Senior School Weekly - Term 2, Week 1

APRIL 2021

SENIOR SCHOOL WEEKLY Bellfield College was invited to attend the Premier’s Annual Iftar dinner hosted by the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP Premier of New South Wales. Coming together in the spirit of sacrifice and compassion is now more important than ever before.

Our College Captains, Mohammad Hayek & Batoul Tawbe joined Ms Ramadan for the special occasion.

NSW Plain English-Speaking Award hosted at Bellfield College.

Careers Incursion Australian Defence Force Year 9 & Year 10

Year 7 - Managing the Bull Program Week 3 Closed for Mid-Term break (Monday 3rd May to Friday 7th May)

NAPLAN - Year 7 and Year 9 Tuesday 11th May, Wednesday 12th May Monday 17th May

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CA.L.E Department Dear Parents, Asalamu Alaykum, We would like to welcome you back in Term 2 and pray that you have all had a blessed start to the holy month of Ramadan.

Reflecting on our achievements and the many progresses we have made in Term 1; it is clear that we have some very talented and creative students at Bellfield College.

As a team, we aim to provide your child/ren with the opportunities to flourish and develop their curriculum and worldly knowledge. Through in class exercises and assessment submissions, students were able to demonstrate their understanding of core content taught and produced some very creative and thoughtful assessments.

To further enhance and develop our students understanding in Term 2, we would like to remind you of the core principles of being a student in any class at Bellfield College: -

Show good character and virtues Take responsibility for your behaviour Be prepared and organised Complete all class work and homework Consider how your behaviour impacts yourself and others in the classroom Understand that there are consequences for behaviour that is negative

As a team of teachers, we are committed to raising standards and providing the best possible education for all of our students. Therefore, it is important that students are prepared for class with relevant materials and focussed on the activities to ensure they are maximising their learning time.

As parents and carers of our students at home, we ask that you work with your child/ren to develop a consistent after school routine that includes time spent with family, time on homework and assessments, active time and preparation for their next school day. This ensures that students are prepared for their next day of learning and also engaging in family and community activities. Together, staff and parents can provide the mentoring that our students need by consistently sending the right message through routines and reinforcement at home.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child/ren in Term 2, please reach out to their teachers via the emails published in the Senior School Weekly.

Wishing you all a blessed and safe Ramadan period.

CA.L.E Teaching Team.

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STEM Department Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition is a one-hour problem solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking.

The competition is an ideal activity to encourage students to solve real-world problems. It is suitable for any mathematics class and the process helps students become more confident as they take on interesting new challenges.

The competition has a mixture of multiple-choice and integer answers and incorporates unique ‘three-stage tasks’ that encourage students to develop informal algorithms and apply them to test data of increasing size or complexity. The original problems are designed to be quick to solve and highly approachable, and range in difficulty from very easy to challenging. Some questions test the ability to perform procedures, others require logical thought, while the more challenging problems require the identification and application of algorithms.

Selected students from Bellfield College completed the CAT competition which took place in Term 1. This competition is quite difficult and many bright minds in Australia take on this challenge and only a few will be able to achieve at a high level. We have now received the results and a group of students from Bellfield College achieved credit (high level) and distinction (outstanding level) in this competition.

Ali Hussain Syed from Year 7 was identified as an exemplary student in Mathematics. Ali is currently completing our mathematics acceleration program.

Ali received a distinction in the CAT Competition which places him in the top 85 percentile of all students in Australia in Mathematics.

Mohammad Sadra Moghaddam from Year 8 is completing our Advance mathematics program and achieved a credit which is a high level of competence in the CAT competition.

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Year 7 Assessment task In the last week of Term 1 year 7 students were involved in four activities which tested them in solving problems in real life situations. This assessment was designed so students move around from one station to another and solve a problem in that station. Stations 1 was called mission possible which was about graphing and measuring distance, time and speed of a rocket being launched. Station 2 was a treasure hunts which assessed students on colleting items and using order of operation to figure out the cost of things collected.

Station 3 was about Pascal triangle which is a significant tool in Mathematics and students assessed on their ability of quick calculations, patterns identification, and divisibility rules. Station 4 was based on using colour counters and students’ mathematical skills to solve a problem.

Students enjoyed this assessment task and were engaged throughout the activities; the assessment task is now marked and students should receive their results soon.

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Sport @ Bellfield College As we enter Term 2 at Bellfield College, we remind all students and parents of our continuation of sport and participation of sport. Sports afternoon are mandatory for students and will continue to be so during the month of Ramadan.

At the beginning of 2021, all parents would have signed a note allowing their students to participate in internal and external sports. External sports in Term 1 will continue into Term 2. Please find the following information on sports that will commence in Term 2.

Flip-Out Smeaton Grange + Michael Clarke Recreational Centre Stage 4 (Year 7 and Year 8) Start/End time

Wednesdays: 1pm – 2:30pm

Leave school

12:40pm

Address:

Flip out: 1/13 Dunn Road, Anderson Rd, Smeaton Grange NSW 25672 Michael Clark Centre: Margaret Dawson Dr, Carnes Hill NSW 2171

Flip-Out Smeaton Grange + Michael Clarke Recreational Centre Stage 5 (Year 9 and Year 10) Start/End time

Fridays: 1pm – 2:30pm

Leave school

12:40pm

Address:

Flip out: 1/13 Dunn Road, Anderson Rd, Smeaton Grange NSW 25672 Michael Clark Centre: Margaret Dawson Dr, Carnes Hill NSW 2171

UNIFORM: Students will need to wear sports uniform on the day including fully enclosed sports shoes and must comply with the College Islamic dress code policy. Students who fail to comply will not be allowed to participate.

For any further information regarding internal or external sport, please do not hesitate to contact Bellfield College on 9606 2666.

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REMINDER NAPLAN ASSESSMENT 2021 YEAR 7 and YEAR 9 Year 7 and 9 students will be participating in The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in Term 2. NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through their regular school curriculum. Literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The assessment provides parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests.

NAPLAN Assessment Dates Students will participate in the assessment within school hours on the following dates:

Tuesday May 11th

Wednesday May 12th

Monday May 17th

Language & Writing Assessment

Reading Assessment

Numeracy Assessment

What can I do to support my child?

On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for and students are not expected to do so. You can support your child by reassuring them that NAPLAN is just one part of their school program, and by reminding them on the day to simply do their best. ACARA does not recommend excessive preparation for NAPLAN or the use of services by coaching providers.

How is my child’s performance reported?

Individual student performance is shown on a national achievement scale for each assessment. A result at the national minimum standard indicates that the student has demonstrated the basic literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in that year level. A NAPLAN individual student report will be issued by your child’s school later in the year. If you do not receive a report, you should contact your child’s school.

For further information regarding NAPLAN visit www.nap.edu.au

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NSW Health is ensuring that students are safely vaccinated at school during COVID-19 Information for parents/guardians NSW Health has been working with education authorities to implement additional measures to ensure that students in Year 10 can be safely vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year 10 Immunisation will be held on Wednesday 26th May 2021.

In 2021 NSW Health is offering the following vaccines: YEARS VACCINE Week 6 – Wednesday 26th May 2021

NUMBER OF DOSES

Year 10

Single dose

Meningococcal ACWY

Year 10 students will bring home a Parent Information Kit which includes an information sheet, consent form and privacy statement. To consent to the vaccination of your child, parents/guardians are advised to: • • • •

read all the information provided. complete the consent form, sign your name next to the vaccine/s you want your child to receive. return the completed consent form to your child’s school. ensure that your child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic.

Please note that, to improve vaccination completion, students: •

can return a completed consent form by Friday, 30th April 2021.

Additional measures • NSW Health has implemented additional measures based on expert clinical advice to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in school clinics, including: • health screening of nurses before clinics • pre-vaccination screening of students • physical distancing restrictions at the clinic entrance & observation area • ensuring the number of students and nurses at the clinic does not exceed the maximum allowed • enhanced hand hygiene by nurses and students What parents/guardians should do Parents/guardians should ensure that students with influenza-like symptoms do not attend school and are tested as soon as possible (www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and- testing).There is no need for parents/guardians who have given consent for their child to receive vaccinations at school to take any action.

A Record of Vaccination will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic as a paper card. Details about vaccinations given at school will also be uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) to support complete vaccination histories, which can be downloaded via MyGov.

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Year 9 and Year 10 Careers Incursion Australian Defence Force Asalaamu Alaykum, Dear Parents The Australian Defence Force is our national military organisation and is in charge of defending our borders and national interests. With close to 70,000 active personnel across the Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force they offer a wide range of training and employment opportunities in multiple fields including STEM and Medicine. Offering scholarships, training programs, entry-level and postgraduate positions, the ADF could provide the perfect career path for some of our students.

To provide our students at Bellfield College with as many opportunities for their future as possible speakers from Defence Force Recruiting will be visiting our campus to inform students of the future training and employment avenues that they can access. This will consist of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q+A session, all delivered by the speakers.

Outcomes: To educate Bellfield College pupils about possible avenues and opportunities to pursue careers in multiple fields, including the armed services.

Details Date Location Uniform What to Bring Cost

Friday, 30th April 2021 Bellfield College Library Full School Uniform Note pad / paper & pen Covered by levy

Warm regards, Mr Cameron Barrington Careers Advisor

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Teaching your kids about consent The concept of respectful relationships, including consent, has been discussed at a school level for some time, but it hasn’t yet gained universal traction with families. Lacking confidence and unsure where to start, many parents have struggled to make headway in this area. If this sounds familiar, these ideas will help you make a start.

Establish home as a safe place to talk Is your home a place where children can talk about any topic? Sexuality and relationship education are subjects that many parents place in the ‘let’s talk about this when you are older’ basket.

Professor Kerry Robinson, who is in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology and the Sexualities and Genders Research Network at Western Sydney University advises parents to be factual when answering children’s questions, emphasising the importance of staying informed about the subject kids are interested in.

In a recent article in The Guardian, she said “…. have set it up early with your child that when they talk about certain things you give open, simple, honest answers, then you set a precedent that you can build on.”

Professor Robinson also advises parents not to fob off children’s questions: “Straight away you’re setting a pattern of not answering and putting it off. Kids learn really quickly that this is a taboo subject. They will talk to their friends about it: they won’t talk to their parents and other adults about it because it’s taboo.”

Emphasise choices Framing behaviour as a choice is a central consent strategy for children or all ages. A young child who shares a toy with a friend can be told, “Good choice Harry. Now you can have fun together.” A primary school child who completes their homework assignment early can be reminded, “Now you’ve got plenty of time to relax. Smart choice.” The teenager who quietly helps you prepare a meal can be told “You could have done anything after school, but you chose to help me. I appreciate that.”

Teach kids to seek consent Another important component of consent is that children and young people should also develop the habit of seeking consent from others. “Ask your sister if it’s okay for you to play that game next to her.” “Ask grandma if she feels like a cuddle right now.” Permission-seeking is another piece in the respectful relationships puzzle that you can reinforce with kids.

In closing The best age to start teaching your children about consent is when they are young. The second-best age is whatever age they are right now. Consent education is too big an issue to ignore or leave to schools to manage. It’s something we all have to commit to if we want real change to occur.

Michael Gross

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Career exploration at home The following career education resources are designed to support educators, parents and students and their learning communities during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Resources for students • • • • • • • •

My career profile: The nine activities in My career profile enable students to explore their interests, skills and values, and generate a personalised list of suggested occupations.

Career bullseyes: The popular Career bullseyes show students how occupations relate to school learning areas.

Occupations: Our 358 occupation profiles detail the tasks, required skill levels and up-to-date salary and labour market information (sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment).

Courses: Students can search over 15,000 current higher education and vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered by Australian universities, TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations.

Industries: Our industry profiles include information about 19 different industries, including their employment prospects.

Career articles: The practical tips in our career articles cover work experience, apprenticeships, writing resumes, applying for jobs and more.

Career stories: myfuture's career stories showcase the careers of real people.

Job search resources: These templates and resources will help students to learn how to write a resume and cover letter.

Download a printable list of resources for studentsThis link will open in a new window

Resources for parents and carers •

Assist your child: This page contains articles and resources to help parents and carers begin the conversation with their child about the world of work.

Download a printable list of resources for parents and carers (PDF, 164 KB).

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Parent Communication - Sentral Parent Portal Bellfield’s Student portal is a one-stop shop for everything. Students can access the portal using their school logon, which gives them access to their timetable, assessment marks, attendance history and reports from anywhere at any time.

In addition, the parent portal provides parents with 24/7 access to their child’s data. Parents can log in to access their child’s reports, attendance and welfare details as well as updating family contact details. Furthermore, if you are a parent and want to see your child’s records, contact the college and you will be given an access code for the parent portal, which you will use to access your child’s data.

You can access the portal here: https://bellfield.sentral.com.au/portal

Please download the Sentral for Parents app from App Store or Google store. Enter the name of the college (Bellfield College) and Click ‘Next’

Parent Communication - WhatsApp Save the college mobile number:

0430 842 666

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Senior Girls Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Long teal check winter skirt Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Charcoal lycra tights Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Girls Sport Uniform (7-10) Long teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) Long White Sport socks School hat Microfibre long jacket

GIRLS

Senior Boys Summer Uniform (7-12) White short sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Seniors - School tie Bellfield College logo bag Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Sport Uniform (7-10) Teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) White sport socks School hat Microfibre jacket

BOYS

These white socks should also be worn on Sport days for both boys and girls.

Sport Uniform Sports Uniform is worn for PE PRACTICALS and Sport days only. Please refer to the student timetable and CANVAS classroom for PE practicals days. o Year 7 - Year 8 students attend sport on Wednesday afternoon. o Year 9 - Year 10 students attend sport on Friday afternoon.

Students not in the correct and full summer uniform will be issued afternoon detention.

NOTE ** Our College uniform shop stocks open toe tights suitable for ablution

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UNIFORM SHOP Change of operating hours As of Monday 22nd February 2021, the uniform shop will be open on Monday and Wednesday ONLY

Blazer Orders: Families are encouraged to pre order their child/ren's Blazer NOW. It is compulsory for ALL students to wear a Blazer for school photos. School photo days are being held on the following days: Senior School Photo Day: Thursday, 3rd June 2021 To ensure your child/ren receive their Blazer in time for School Photo Day Blazers must be ordered and paid for by Wednesday, 19th May 2021.

The uniform shop does not take orders over the telephone for Blazers. Students are fitted for Blazers and full payment is required to place an order.

There will be NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES for an incorrect size or purchase.

Senior School Photo Day Thursday, 3rd June 2021

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Suspension A suspension from school is offered to students as a last resort or for a breach of College rules.

Students can be suspended from school from anywhere between 2 - 3 days. The length of time is dependent upon a number of variables and is at the discretion of the CEO/Principal.

An immediate suspension will be given to a student who: swears at a teacher, engages in physical fighting, violence directed toward a person, steals from someone or engages in immoral behaviour.

Other behaviours may also result in suspension at the CEO/Principal’s discretion and include vandalism, high level bullying, an ongoing accumulation of issues and an inability to demonstrate improved behaviour.

Mobile Phones Our College is a student phone free zone.

Mobile phones MUST be placed in the school bag and switched off before entering school grounds, this includes before the 8.30am bell and after the home time bell. If seen, heard or used on school grounds devices will be confiscated immediately and held for two weeks. Please note that this also includes mobile phone devices such as Air Pods and headsets. Other technology items including IPADS and Apple watches are also not permitted.

Students also have the option of handing in their mobile phone to the senior administration office each morning. Pick up occurs at 3.20pm, not earlier.

Afternoon Detentions Your child may receive an on-the-spot afternoon detention for reasons including but not limited to: o Late to class o Out of Uniform o Non completion of class work If a student is absent from school when the afternoon detention is served, then he/she will have to serve it on another day and families will be notified accordingly.

Failure to attend the afternoon detention may result in a suspension as this is considered a serious breach of college rules.

Homework Homework is sent home every night. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you have any questions.

The Main Types of Homework are • • • •

Practice Exercises – providing students with the opportunities to apply new knowledge, or review, revise and reinforce newly acquired skills Preparatory Homework – providing opportunities for students to gain background information on a unit of study so that they are better prepared for future lessons Extension & Research Assignments – encouraging students to pursue knowledge individually Revision and consolidation – reading over class notes, applying information and organisation or reformatting notes

Students late to class Students late to class will receive an Afternoon Detention. Late to class can be defined simply as ‘wrong place, wrong time’. If a student is late to class / truant an entire period they are marked as absent on the Sentral roll marking system. This is then followed up by the class teacher and the Head of Department the next day. Continued late to class / truancy may result in further action being taken.

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Withdrawing from the College If you are withdrawing a student from the College, please be advised that 10 weeks’ notice is required If you do not provide the College 10 school weeks’ notice of withdrawing from the college, a term’s fees will be charged to your account.

Roll Call Students must arrive prior to 8.30am and will attend period 1 class immediately after the morning bell (8.30am). Attendance rolls will be marked at the commencement of period 1 and throughout the day occurring at the beginning of each period. Students late to class will be issued with an ‘on the spot’ afternoon detention.

Travel Policy Please ensure that prior to booking any holidays during term time, that you seek approval from the college. We only allow 10 school days leave maximum during a calendar year. Any families who are in breach of our travel policy will be asked to repeat their current grade.

Please note that students enrolled in the Compression classes will not be granted leave during term time.

Private Buses Students travelling to and from school via private buses should use the foot path along the front driveway. When leaving school, students must use the Junior crossing and the student exit pedestrian gate.

Afternoon Pickup and Morning Drop off – Kiss and Drop If travelling to and from school by car, pick up and drop off is strictly via the school car line zone. Car line may be accessed through the Junior school gate, follow the road through to the senior school library and wait in your car for your child. Children must wait in front of the library until mum or dad are seen to approach the library.

Students are not permitted to wait along the grass area, nor should they be encouraged to cross carline to enter your vehicle. o o o o o o o

ALL students must be picked up from the car line.

NO students will be permitted to exit to enter cars parked on the street.

Gates will open at 2.45pm.

Please join the car line. No cars will be permitted to make a right turn to enter the car line.

ALL cars must exit the driveway and turn left ONLY. Right turn and U-turns will not be permitted.

Students will be lined up in family groups during afternoon pick up to allow for faster access.

Please be respectful and courteous to our staff as they are only doing their job.

Sick Bay Illness at School o Students who are sick during the school day should: 1. See a teacher for written permission to go to the sick bay.

2. Present themselves promptly to the senior administration office.

3. Follow instructions from the administrative staff politely.

4. Stay at school until the administrative staff have contacted parents. o o

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Students must not telephone parents to arrange for their parent/guardian to collect them. This will be done by the office staff.

The sick bay is used for a short time only and students will be monitored by the senior school administration officer. If the problem persists parents or caregivers will be contacted.

For serious problems, parents or caregivers will be contacted immediately and for very serious cases medical help will be sought.

It is extremely important that the medical information in each student’s file is accurate. If there is a change in your child’s health status, the school MUST be notified. For students who are on medication parents are required to complete a ‘Prescribed Medication’ form explaining the nature of the medication and give clear guidelines for administering the medication. This form is available from the front office. Prescribed medications must be distributed from the office.

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Ms Mouina Ramadan Head of Senior School mouina.ramadan@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Cameron Barrington HSIE/English cameron.barrington@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Zeinab Rammal HSIE/English zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Ayah Balloot Head of Department – CA.L.E ayah.balloot@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Mariam Bazzi HSIE/English mariam.bazzi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah English chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Wassim Hijazi Head of Department – HSIE wassim.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mohamed Mohamedali HSIE mohamed.mohamedali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Owen Gates Science and Mathematics owen.gates@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Hussein Akil Head of Department – PDHPE hussein.akil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Ali Fawaz HSIE/English ali.fawaz@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Zahrah Shaddad PDHPE zahrah.shaddad@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Dr Abdi Ali Head of Department – STEM abdi.ali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Layel Jomaa HSIE/English layel.jomaa@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mustapha Khalil Mathematics mustapha.khalil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Javid Karimi Mathematics Coordinator javid.karimi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Monika Kumar HSIE/English monika.kumar@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Staphanie Laguna Science and Mathematics stephanie.laguna@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Moustafa Nehme Year 7 Year Advisor moustafa.nheme@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain English mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Science and Mathematics shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah Year 8 Year Advisor chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Riem Derbasi English and Learning Support riem.derbasi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Marwa Hijazi Science and Mathematics marwa.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain Year 9 Year Advisor mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Maysaa Balhas Arabic and Languages maysaa.balhas@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Rana Chebli IST rana.chebli@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Zeinab Rammal Year 10 Year Advisor zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Sasha Hayes Visual Arts sasha.hayes@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mark Pardi TAS mark.pardi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Year 11/12 Year Advisor shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Jenna Crisp Learning Support Senior School jenna.crisp@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Yasna Dench Learning Support Senior School yasna.dench@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Matthew Kent PDHPE matthew.kent@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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