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School Telephone: 9629 9577 School Facsimile: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 1 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER 2011 From the Principal “If you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, you have to go down there and light it yourself!” - Sara Henderson Welcome back to Term 4. We have many things planned for this term and already the calendar is groaning under the weight of several invaluable activities. This is an extremely busy time for both students and staff as they prepare for the end of year examinations and reporting period. Students need to ensure they prepare thoroughly for their exams and assessments as their results will inform the classes they are placed into for the following academic year. They must make effective use of every minute in the classroom and during home study time whilst utlilising the school’s greatest resource: THE TEACHERS. The 12 Graduation On 23rd September, 2010 Glenwood High School held the Year 12 graduation ceremony for only the second cohort to complete six years of schooling at the school. This momentous occasion was celebrated with parents, families, students and staff. The day was a celebration of the talents and achievements of a very special group of young men and women. We were very honoured to have our founding Principal, Mr Russell Turner, attend the ceremony and wish Year 12 all the very best for their HSC and the future. A special thank you must go to the Year 12 Year Adviser, Mr Tom Nichols, the Assistant Year Adviser, Mrs Emma Ballantyne, Head Teacher Science, Mrs Tina Hosen and SASS member, Mrs Laura Gleeson, for organising a most memorable occasion for Year 12 and their families and friends. Year 12 are now in the middle of their HSC examinations and they are wished all the very best for this busy and stressful times of their lives. Year 11 and so it begins for you … This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest. All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC. Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities. All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4. Early this Term, Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry, our Careers Adviser. These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE. NAPLAN Results All parents of Year 7 and Year 9 have received the results for the 2011 National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy. These were given to students to deliver to parents towards the end of last term so if any parents did not receive these results please contact the school. On the whole these results reflect steady progress amongst many of our students in literacy and numeracy. Students in both years are particularly skilled in the areas of spelling and writing with results above the state and national average. It is pleasing to see such an improvement in the results for the writing component. This year all faculties have undertaken a whole school approach to the teaching of writing in a variety of forms and styles and this has enabled students to improve their writing skills. In numeracy students in Year 9 performed better in the data, measurement, space and geometry sections than in the number, patterns and algebra. Whilst students in Year 7 performed better in the number, patterns and algebra sections than in the data, measurement, space and geometry. A more detailed analysis of the NAPLAN results will be featured in the 2011 Annual School Report published early next year. Although NAPLAN is only one measure of student ability the results give teachers valuable data to inform future programming. If you wish to discuss these results please don’t hesitate to contact the school. THE REDGUM "OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LEARNING"

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Page 1: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 1

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER 2011

From the Principal

ldquoIf you canrsquot see the light at the end of the tunnel you have to go down there and light it yourselfrdquo

- Sara Henderson

Welcome back to Term 4 We have many things planned for this term and already the calendar is groaning under the weight of several invaluable activities This is an extremely busy time for both students and staff as they prepare for the end of year examinations and reporting period Students need to ensure they prepare thoroughly for their exams and assessments as their

results will inform the classes they are placed into for the following academic year They must make effective use of every minute in the classroom and during home study time whilst utlilising the schoolrsquos greatest resource THE TEACHERS

The 12 Graduation

On 23rd September 2010 Glenwood High School held the Year 12 graduation ceremony for only the second cohort to complete six years of schooling at the school This momentous occasion was celebrated with parents families students and staff The day was a celebration of the talents and achievements of a very special group of young men and women We were very honoured to have our founding Principal Mr Russell Turner attend the ceremony and wish Year 12 all the very best for their HSC and the future

A special thank you must go to the Year 12 Year Adviser Mr Tom Nichols the Assistant Year Adviser Mrs Emma Ballantyne Head Teacher Science Mrs Tina Hosen and SASS member Mrs Laura Gleeson for organising a most memorable occasion for Year 12 and their families and friends

Year 12 are now in the middle of their HSC examinations and they are wished all the very best for this busy and stressful times of their lives

Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip

This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4 Early this Term Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE

NAPLAN Results

All parents of Year 7 and Year 9 have received the results for the 2011 National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy These were given to students to deliver to parents towards the end of last term so if any parents did not receive these results please contact the school On the whole these results reflect steady progress amongst many of our students in literacy and numeracy Students in both years are particularly skilled in the areas of spelling and writing with results above the state and national average It is pleasing to see such an improvement in the results for the writing component This year all faculties have undertaken a whole school approach to the teaching of writing in a variety of forms and styles and this has enabled students to improve their writing skills

In numeracy students in Year 9 performed better in the data measurement space and geometry sections than in the number patterns and algebra Whilst students in Year 7 performed better in the number patterns and algebra sections than in the data measurement space and geometry A more detailed analysis of the NAPLAN results will be featured in the 2011 Annual School Report published early next year

Although NAPLAN is only one measure of student ability the results give teachers valuable data to inform future programming If you wish to discuss these results please donrsquot hesitate to contact the school

THE REDGUM

OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LEARNING

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Staff Appointments

It gives me great pleasure to announce the permanent appointment of Mr Marjan Novotni to the Mathematics Faculty Mr Novotni has been working as a temporary staff member at Glenwood for three years and it is wonderful that the Department of Education and Communities has recognised his work and appointed him permanently to our staff

Traffic Around the School

It has been brought to my attention by a number of parents that the traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the school day is extremely dangerous as many drivers are disobeying the road rules Please do not stop unexpectedly and drop your child whilst double parked This can be very dangerous especially if your child opens the door into the oncoming or passing traffic If using the lsquokiss and droprsquo area please do so in a timely fashion to enable a smooth flow of traffic If at all possible arrange to collect your child in the neighbouring streets to alleviate traffic congestion around the school I am aware that Blacktown City Council traffic officers will be visiting the school in the near future to monitor the driving behaviour of motorists at these times

Celebration Time

Glenwood students continue to shine in so many ways within the local and broader community I would like to congratulate and celebrate the outstanding achievements of

Sarah Napolitano Year 12 nominated for Callback the exemplary HSC Dance Performances This nomination indicates that Sarah has been awarded a Band 6 for her Major Study Composition of her HSC Dance course Wonderful news Archita Sreekumar Year 10 on her selection in the Western Sydney Region Junior State Debating Championships (JSDC) representative team The Championships will be held at the Womens College University of Sydney in December Our Year 8 Debating Team Shina Shanka Angelica Ojannaka Emily Taylor David Badea and Youssef Abdel Galil who are undefeated and now move into the Finals for the Premierrsquos Debating Challenge for Years 7 amp 8 Thus far they have defeated Northmead HS Kellyville HS and Cambridge HS They will meet James Ruse in the finals next week and are wished all the very best Alex Rafferty Year 9 for winning the lsquoArt4Agriculturersquo competition with his short film Alex was awarded a $500 cash prize Elizabeth Dik Year 8 for winning the 13 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Jacob Hayne Year 7 for being Highly Commended in the 12 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Haidyn Lloyd Year 10 selected in the NRL 16 Years Summer Train on Squad for the Cronulla Sharks

Lachlann Taylor Year 10 for his selection in the NSW Schools Team for the Australian National Rugby Championships Lachlann was only one of 23 to be chosen for the team

Steven Jessup Year 10 who was placed 3rd in the Pentathlon at the CHS Athletics in September

Robert Jessup Year 12 who was placed 6th in the Hurdles at the CHS Athletics in September

Future Celebration

The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders We are very proud of all the young men and women who chose to stand for a role as a school leader Whether they were successful or not it is a mark of their integrity and determination to make a difference to the lives of others Congratulations to all who nominated and all who were selected

Till next time Erla McMaster Principal

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 3

The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip

Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School

Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip

This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4

On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE

It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012

The School Certificate External Examinations

All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school

All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills

Deputyrsquos News

We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit

Aristotle

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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation

All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud

Compulsory Attendance after the SC

After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students

Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia

The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau

Junior exams

Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before

The Learning Centre

In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day

We have attached some tips to help

- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert

Laptops

Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments

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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school

Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths

The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld

Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school

However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime

Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time

If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call

A Final Thought

What you see depends on what youre looking for

Till next time

Ms Young and Mr Berry

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23 September 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 7

On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14

Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 2: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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Staff Appointments

It gives me great pleasure to announce the permanent appointment of Mr Marjan Novotni to the Mathematics Faculty Mr Novotni has been working as a temporary staff member at Glenwood for three years and it is wonderful that the Department of Education and Communities has recognised his work and appointed him permanently to our staff

Traffic Around the School

It has been brought to my attention by a number of parents that the traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the school day is extremely dangerous as many drivers are disobeying the road rules Please do not stop unexpectedly and drop your child whilst double parked This can be very dangerous especially if your child opens the door into the oncoming or passing traffic If using the lsquokiss and droprsquo area please do so in a timely fashion to enable a smooth flow of traffic If at all possible arrange to collect your child in the neighbouring streets to alleviate traffic congestion around the school I am aware that Blacktown City Council traffic officers will be visiting the school in the near future to monitor the driving behaviour of motorists at these times

Celebration Time

Glenwood students continue to shine in so many ways within the local and broader community I would like to congratulate and celebrate the outstanding achievements of

Sarah Napolitano Year 12 nominated for Callback the exemplary HSC Dance Performances This nomination indicates that Sarah has been awarded a Band 6 for her Major Study Composition of her HSC Dance course Wonderful news Archita Sreekumar Year 10 on her selection in the Western Sydney Region Junior State Debating Championships (JSDC) representative team The Championships will be held at the Womens College University of Sydney in December Our Year 8 Debating Team Shina Shanka Angelica Ojannaka Emily Taylor David Badea and Youssef Abdel Galil who are undefeated and now move into the Finals for the Premierrsquos Debating Challenge for Years 7 amp 8 Thus far they have defeated Northmead HS Kellyville HS and Cambridge HS They will meet James Ruse in the finals next week and are wished all the very best Alex Rafferty Year 9 for winning the lsquoArt4Agriculturersquo competition with his short film Alex was awarded a $500 cash prize Elizabeth Dik Year 8 for winning the 13 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Jacob Hayne Year 7 for being Highly Commended in the 12 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Haidyn Lloyd Year 10 selected in the NRL 16 Years Summer Train on Squad for the Cronulla Sharks

Lachlann Taylor Year 10 for his selection in the NSW Schools Team for the Australian National Rugby Championships Lachlann was only one of 23 to be chosen for the team

Steven Jessup Year 10 who was placed 3rd in the Pentathlon at the CHS Athletics in September

Robert Jessup Year 12 who was placed 6th in the Hurdles at the CHS Athletics in September

Future Celebration

The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders We are very proud of all the young men and women who chose to stand for a role as a school leader Whether they were successful or not it is a mark of their integrity and determination to make a difference to the lives of others Congratulations to all who nominated and all who were selected

Till next time Erla McMaster Principal

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The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip

Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School

Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip

This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4

On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE

It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012

The School Certificate External Examinations

All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school

All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills

Deputyrsquos News

We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit

Aristotle

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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation

All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud

Compulsory Attendance after the SC

After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students

Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia

The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau

Junior exams

Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before

The Learning Centre

In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day

We have attached some tips to help

- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert

Laptops

Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments

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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school

Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths

The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld

Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school

However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime

Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time

If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call

A Final Thought

What you see depends on what youre looking for

Till next time

Ms Young and Mr Berry

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23 September 2011

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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 3: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip

Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School

Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip

This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4

On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE

It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012

The School Certificate External Examinations

All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school

All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills

Deputyrsquos News

We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit

Aristotle

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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation

All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud

Compulsory Attendance after the SC

After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students

Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia

The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau

Junior exams

Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before

The Learning Centre

In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day

We have attached some tips to help

- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert

Laptops

Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments

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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school

Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths

The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld

Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school

However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime

Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time

If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call

A Final Thought

What you see depends on what youre looking for

Till next time

Ms Young and Mr Berry

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23 September 2011

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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 4: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation

All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud

Compulsory Attendance after the SC

After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students

Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia

The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field

The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau

Junior exams

Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before

The Learning Centre

In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day

We have attached some tips to help

- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert

Laptops

Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments

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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school

Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths

The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld

Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school

However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime

Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time

If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call

A Final Thought

What you see depends on what youre looking for

Till next time

Ms Young and Mr Berry

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23 September 2011

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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

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wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school

Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths

The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld

Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school

However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime

Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time

If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call

A Final Thought

What you see depends on what youre looking for

Till next time

Ms Young and Mr Berry

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23 September 2011

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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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23 September 2011

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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16

Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

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wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

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University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

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University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN

IN THE MEDIA AGAIN

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16

Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

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University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14

Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 15

25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16

Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 10: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16

Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 11: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14

Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 12: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14

Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 13: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out

The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience

We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year

Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14

Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16

Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 14: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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Dear ParentGuardian

We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school

Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make

Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives

You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project

What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal

owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school

So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing

I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative

Yours sincerely

Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster

Volunteer Coordinator Principal

Lyrics

Jacques Levy

Matthew Shields

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 15: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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25th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom

Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops

Saturday 19th November

A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies

bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer

bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner

bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist

Cost $50

57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010

enquiriesacnteduau

httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops

John M Green Scholarships in Law

Closing Date 30 November 2011

Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt

2 Scholarships available for duration of program

For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake

undergraduate combined degrees in law

httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar

ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787

Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships

Scholarships worth up to $28000 each

Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011

Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau

httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship

Williams Business College International Students Scholarships

Covers 10 of the tuition fees

For evening programs in the following areas

Management Marketing Administration

Applications by the 20th November 2011

Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325

wwwwilliamseduau

CAREERS NEWSLETTER

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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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Study supports students not repeating a school year

A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months

issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes

for students who do not repeat a school year

httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924

GAME ON Festival

930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University

A festival celebrating video game culture

Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming

habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the

lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo

http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival

The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper

The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year

12

Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent

httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html

UTS Parents Information Evenings

Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm

For year 12 students and their parents

Registration is essential

Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus

Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus

Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events

Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)

T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau

httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230

Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day

Sunday 13 November 2011

Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney

1000am - 1200 noon

T 1300 462 887

httpwwwendeavoureduau

Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event

9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall

Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show

Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of

Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami

httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-

4940

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17

UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18

Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20

The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications

Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011

Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500

httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit

Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program

One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either

Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy

Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be

assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by

30 October 2011

httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships

International Health amp Fitness Forum

28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground

Cost $400

httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)

ONLINE

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night

Wednesday November 30 600pm

82 Cope St Waterloo

RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244

wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom

HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October

Telephone 13 11 12

Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC

courses

See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance

httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml

Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice

httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau

HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information

for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19

Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 18: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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Parramatta Young Christian Workers

Homework Help

Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library

Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50

Breakfast Road Marayong

Dhana 02 96826719

English Class

Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room

Alex 02 96826719

Computer Classes

Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm

Parramatta Library

Dhana 02 96826719

Parramatta Job club

Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library

Alex 02 96826719

Merrylands Job club

Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library

Alex 02 9682 6719

2011 Community Expo

19 October 2011

Parramatta Town Hall

Dhana 02 96826719

25 Union St Granville NSW 2142

wwwycworgau

UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program

Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI

score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through

the Alternative Entry Program

For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application

please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669

Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates

24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus

19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus

httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways

UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development

Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students

Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment

opportunities in the community sector

Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education

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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information

httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop

ment

African Conservation Experience

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience

necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and

you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip

wwwconservationafricanet

Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday 29th October 630PM

Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur

astronomers

Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University

Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for

Astronomy Members

Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required

httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm

GetSirius

Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like

and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course

httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students

UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award

For students from Greater Western Sydney

Recipients receive the following

HSC Study Grant valued at $500

Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000

Guaranteed UWS Course Offer

Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator

Applications open in October and close late November

httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye

ar_11

UWS Aspire Leadership Program

For our most gifted students

To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership

Scholarship and Aspire Application form

Applications close 13 January 2012

httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21

httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

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httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

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University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 20: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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The Sydney Summer School

Offered over three sessions from December to February

Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects

httpsydneyeduausummer

University of Newcastle - Newstep

Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe

you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)

You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or

perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school

Newstep is a second chance

httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep

UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012

From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic

programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a

Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual

arts

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131

STEP to UOW

University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage

while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)

For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas

httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow

Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos

Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per

year for up to four years

Applications for 2012 will open shortly

Contact Number (02) 6240 2754

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch

olarshipsaspx

Rex Pilot Cadet Program

Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group

will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training

Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year

The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now

open

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httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22

University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 21: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx

Basairs Flight Camps

Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays

You may even go for your first solo flight

Cost $2445 per week

131 Vega Crescent

Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia

Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111

Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065

httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml

UTS Discover Architecture Summer School

Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students

Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012

10am - 4pm daily

UTS School of Architecture

Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney

Summer school fees are $59900

Applications close December 23 2011

Gavin Perin

Discover Architecture Summer School Director

gavinperinutseduau

ph 02 9514 8806

fax 02 9514 8787

httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture

Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday

Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012

Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

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httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 22: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml

Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship

Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml

World-first games business incubator program and scholarships

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games

business incubator program

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres

(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a

$6000 Business Development Scholarship

Enrolments are now open

Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or

find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom

Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036

wwwaieeduau

TAFE Application Courses

For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling

But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing

dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012

All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October

North Coast Institute Friday 11 November

httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm

Bridging Courses

Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or

equivalent prior to beginning your course

If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission

requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty

coping with your studies

Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not

have the assumed level of knowledge

See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24

Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26

MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23

httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are

offered

UWS Indigenous Information Evenings

Learn about

UWS Undergraduate programs

The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process

Indigenous scholarship opportunities

Enrolment and administration

Student Support Services

University Life and career pathways

UWS Penrith Campus

Thursday 3 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Second Avenue Kingswood

Building K Ground Level Room 15

UWS Campbelltown Campus

Thursday 10 November 2011

500pm-730pm

Narellan Road Campbelltown

Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)

Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-

eventsindigenous_information_evening

Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012

Cash Prizes for Students and their School

Participation Certificates for all entrants

Public Exhibition Opportunities

Entries close April 5th 2012

wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau

Contact Kylie 0400 272 848

eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau

Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta

Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are

not in training amp currently not employed full time

10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec

Contact Siang Wee Quek

P 02 9633 3919

M 0425 319 605

Email siangqywcanswcomau

Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched

wwwantipodeanscomau

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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6

January 2012

This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website

wwwcasdetnsweduau

The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in

clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training

options

SCU College opens up new pathway to University

The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be

available from Session 2 2012 starting in June

SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business

health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to

the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate

Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University

httpwwwscueduau

Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia

Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both

internationally and in Indigenous Australia

Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks

wwwyouthchallengeorgau

Tropfest Australia

Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting

Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012

httptropfestcomau

Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers

Centre

Advice on career pathways

Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre

is able to assist you

Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau

httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400

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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program

Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa

Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012

Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau

ANU Advisory Days

16 December Melbourne Advisory Day

Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm

19 December Sydney Advisory Day

Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm

20 December Canberra Advisory Day

Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm

T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032

E studentrecruitmentanueduau

W httpwwwanueduaustudyat

Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon

A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course

Courses are starting soon in many locations

Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150

Phone (02) 9891 6900

Fax (02) 9687 3069

For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau

The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture

Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)

Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)

httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw

The Australian Childrens Music Foundation

Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia

Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school

httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition

The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous

ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to

students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as

youth at risk in juvenile justice centres

wwwacmfcomau

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

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E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

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wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

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University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

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University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

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Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

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Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

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FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 26: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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MEGT Institute Open Day

16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm

Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010

natashatriantosmegtcomau

wwwmegtcomau

Bedford College Open Day

Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm

Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care

The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am

54 Parramatta Road Glebe

marketingbedfordeduau

httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays

Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights

30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm

Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW

All students need to register

ebonyantipodeanscomau

httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm

Academy of Information Technology Information Evening

Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM

See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses

offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our

students

AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007

httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening

America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students

Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to

earn credit towards a tertiary degree

United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm

4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm

Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012

Applications are due by 25 November 2011

USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship

For more information

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 27: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27

E ameliatrialsydneyeduau

httpussceduaustudyhigh-school

Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE

This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience

Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes

(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview

Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417

Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641

httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012

ampop=MS

University of Newcastle Advisory Days

Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses

Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm

Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm

httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships

For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or

Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia

In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships

Applications close Friday 20th January 2012

httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp

Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available

httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners

hipBrokersaspx

Bond with Bond

For new students their family and friends

Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm

Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm

Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm

T (07) 5595 3574

E cmacdonaldbondeduau

W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents

Global Student Space Competition

For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space

Entries close 7 December 2011

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wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 28: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28

wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab

Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012

ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in

neuroscience research

Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012

Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012

Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory

Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne

wwwabbceduau

Southern Cross University Information Days

Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011

D Block Theatre

Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau

Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011

A Block room 220

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011

Y Block Theatre

Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau

Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium

Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau

httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall

Australian Catholic University Information Sessions

Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm

223 Antill St Watson Location B10

North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

40 Edward St North Sydney

Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm

25a Barker Rd Strathfield

httpwwwacueduau283116

Victoria amp Queensland Careers News

The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive

coverage of the news for those states

If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page

(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD

Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form

(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

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August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

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Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 29: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

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To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students

mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the

disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism

sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It

also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site

connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search

site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on

career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in

with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to

help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the

many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please

contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the

website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau

Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the

key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people

attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the

Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also

provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at

wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm

News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December

Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special

admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont

receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January

2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday

25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15

December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student

number and your UAC PIN

Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm

Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in

becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap

Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime

Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on

Thursday 17th November 2011

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

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information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 30: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30

University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to

encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs

of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement

payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March

2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August

2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees

offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or

email KiraWhiteutaseduau

Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the

trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a

recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for

assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the

Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of

vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship

program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings

with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the

Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To

apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3

in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct

of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised

training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation

navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and

facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related

training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in

successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please

visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011

The following new vacancies available

Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live

locally

Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm

Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or

2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria

Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector

This position would suit a school leaver

Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

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For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 31: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31

Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or

ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau

Thank you

Kind regards

Chloe Baltra

Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer

BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service

Phone 02 9749 9488

Fax 02 9749 9366

Email employmentbwacaacorgau

wwwbwacnetau

26th October 2011

wwwmhscareerscom Jobs

Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo

box

Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml

Valemus Autumn School

What Autumn School of Engineering

When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011

Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering

Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613

httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-

programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng

Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course

What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting

When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm

Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 32: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32

University of Sydney Cadigal Program

What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of

November

Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012

Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at

Macquarie

Start in February June or October

httpwwwsibtnsweduau

Macquarie University Non-award Study

What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen

degree to guarantee entry

httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm

Skilled Group Training Services

What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees

Contact 1300 440 784

httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe

mberID=0

AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st

When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1

httpaftrseduauawardcourses

Flying Fish Information Day

When 7 December 6pm

Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman

httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 33: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33

Penrith City Council Traineeships

Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690

Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships

What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future

When Applications close 31 January 2012

Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21

AFTRS HSC Video Intensive

What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher

When 12 to 14 Dec

Cost $350

CSU Change your preference information sessions

Sydney information session

When 4 January 9am to 5pm

Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options

httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference

Randwick Vocational College Information Evening

When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm

Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214

Contact 02 9469 8500

Coastal Maritime Cadet Program

What Info day

When 17 November 1pm

Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney

Who students parents and Careers advisers

Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34

Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites

wwwdiscovertourismcomau

wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom

Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places

What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public

universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate

student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012

httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas

px

Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs

Canberra Institute of Technology

Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau

CATC Design School Scholarships

Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011

Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography

Contact 02 9251 0029

Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney

wwwcatceduauscholarships

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 35: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35

FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT

bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road

Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions

procedure for certain categories of applicants

To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to

wwwuaceduaustat

Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages

Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no

previous flying experience

Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship

PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview

and to increase their aptitude test scores

wwwpilotaptitudecom

To receive these messages by email register your email address at

httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml

Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 36: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36

Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011

Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we

caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of

the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare

facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the

pools)

The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an

employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus

qualifications and access to club facilities

The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school

The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success

Ms A Perry Careers Advisor

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 37: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM 1

TERM DATES 2011

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011

TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM

OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM

Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash

as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am

LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 38: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38

Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued

OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for

dates)

P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011

bull 14 September 2011

bull 19 October 2011

bull 2 November 2011

bull 7 December 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is

essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or

mobile phone number) have changed

Completed forms can be returned to the school by

1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau

2 FAX 9629 2796

3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan

Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 39: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39

information sheet

Education Tax Refund (ETR)

To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office

The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588

NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost

These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year

Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care

The claimable expenses are

Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 40: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40

These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed

NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts

This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return

HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia

For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office

To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau

HampR BLOCK

June 2011

We take the burden out of tax for you

Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 41: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41

August 2011

ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo

Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return

This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return

It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 42: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42

For Further information Contact

HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau

G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153

Tel 9659 5733

Fax 9659 6701

When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances

Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate

Self Assessment tax system what is it

This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information

Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your

Media Release

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 43: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43

claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC

What can you claim as a tax deduction

Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card

Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim

You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year

You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person

You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible

If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense

If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11

You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence

Allowances

Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more

Substantiation - what is it

What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them

Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300

You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300

The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims

What is written evidence

1 Written evidence can be

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44

a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier

- the amount of the expense

A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document

- the expense was incurred

- the date of the document

2 Evidence you have recorded yourself

For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt

Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above

How long you need to keep your records

You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved

For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset

Declaring all your income

Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year

Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old

Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children

Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 45: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45

Surviving Exam Stress

You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest

childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and

challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is

therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing

the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system

This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time

bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile

bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent

bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals

bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve

bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc

bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter

bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 46: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46

ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp

Local Competition 2012

bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills

Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664

bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues

bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques

Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very

emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem

solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the

feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the

feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this

intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available

as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to

sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually

want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course

we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is

important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to

feel to heal and then move on with problem solving

If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our

professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau

for tips sheets and parenting stories

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING

RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international

exchange student your family can

bull Make a life long link to a family in another country

bull Learn about another culture

bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture

bull Gain a new family member

bull Contribute to International goodwill

bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or

our student exchange programs out of Australia

Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau

ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE

Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while

on your exchange

WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY

Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the

experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home

Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn

about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to

know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home

environment contact us today

To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto

wwwstudentexchangeorgau or

call us on 1300 135 331

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge
Page 48: THE REDGUM - Glenwood High School · 2019-10-12 · The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders. We are very proud of all the young

School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Opportunity Through Learning

Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796

Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau

AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear ParentGuardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience

STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENTGUARDIAN 1

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

PARENTGUARDIAN 2

PHONE NUMBERS

MOBILE

WORK

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO

(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

NAME PHONE NO

RELATIONSHIP

ATTENTION

If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School

_________________________ _________________ _____________

PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE

  • OFFICE HOURS for
  • Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
  • OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
  • P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
    • ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
    • Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
    • This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
    • It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
      • When to lodge