Brunel Drive Modbury Heights South Australia, 5092 Ph: (08) 8263 6244 Fax: (08) 8263 6072 Email: contact@theheights.sa.edu.au WWW: http://www.theheights.sa.edu.au
OUR SCHOOL VALUES We work hard to learn We respect ourselves and each other We value acts of generosity
IN THIS ISSUE Garden News Pedal Prix JS Awards MS Awards
CONTACT, COMMUNICATE, CELEBRATE The Heights School was fortunate to have the opportunity to host the Prime Minister’s Community Cabinet Meeting on th Thursday 19 May. This event enabled our students to practice and demonstrate a range of skills including catering, public speaking and musical performance. The Public Forum provided students with a unique audience – over 400 local community 9090 members, Federal Government agencies and politicians and local media. We are proud of the quality of their involvement – they are admirable ambassadors for the school. Catering: Cameron Bates, Tanisha Connelly, Zac Frimpong, Courtney Leech, Jack Thomas, Matthew Gerlach, Jessica Harrison, Kirsty van der Veer, Rhianna Haynes, Chelsea Price, Zoe-Leigh McPherson, April Sims, Chloe Bleakley, Joshua Macey, Sophie Nash, Nathan Bell, Alexandra Harvey, Jessica Sanderson, Chantell Zanoli, Leah Bickley, Abuzar Zainudin, Anna Alfredsson, Stephanie Field, Connor Elphick. Music: Trevor Morgan, Jamie Slatter, Christopher Neich, Stefan Hauk, Olivia Brownsey (who sang the National Anthem).
DIARY DATES Week 5 Reconciliation Week 6/6 Yr 8 Chickenpox & 2nd HPV (girls only) 7/6 Finance Mtg 5:30pm 13/6 Yr 11/12 Exam Wk 15/6 MS SRC Camp Wellington 20/6 Semester 2 begins 24/6 Ignite Testing
Parents/Caregivers, If you have any change of circumstances, eg new mobile phone number, change of employment, change of address or email address etc, please let the Front Office know – our student database needs to be as accurate as possible. Thank you.
Student Guides: Ben Geytenbeek, Candice Smith, William Hassell, Anton Hauk, Nikita Mickan, Leticia Schmitz, Rachel Ndabarinze, Jason Ducker Thank you to the teachers, Chris Blansjaar and the Home Economics teaching team, Algis Laurinaitis, Arthur Roubanis, and parents for supporting their participation. The one on one meetings with Ministers provided an opportunity for members of the community to voice opinions and discuss issues of concern. Members of the Leadership Team talked with Peter Garrett, Minister for Education, the topic being gifted and talented education, with a focus on aboriginal students. The Public Forum also enabled voices of the community to be heard and for Federal Government leaders to listen to the people in whose interests they govern. Our school has established a range of methods to encourage parents and caregivers to communicate about issues, concerns, feedback about what works well and for all parties to be involved in decisions about policies and directions. Communication via email, telephone, letter, notes in the diary/communication book, interviews, questionnaires, surveys to class teachers, home group teachers, Year Level Team Leaders, Student Counsellors, Christian Pastoral Support workers, the Principal, sub-school Senior Leaders, subject Coordinators, the Community Liaison Officer and Governing Council members about teaching and learning programs, student progress, teaching practices, student welfare, student behaviour, school policies, school operations, the school environment - any concern that you want to raise or discuss or information that you need about any aspect of the school is encouraged and welcome. Guidelines for Parents, Caregiver and Teacher Relationships are available on http://www.theheightsschool.com.au Messages to any of the personnel above including Governing Council can be forwarded to the relevant person contact@theheights.sa.edu.au Helen Calvert, Principal
NEWSLETTER No. 5 26 May 2011
GIFTED EDUCATION PARENT EVENING TUESDAY 21st JUNE 2011 7:00 – 8:00pm GIFTED EDUCATION AT THE HEIGHTS The Heights School is reviewing its Gifted Education Policy. This session provides an opportunity for parents to have a direct input into policy information around Gifted Education.
IGNITE TESTING FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2011 APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FROM MICHELLE CRUSH 8263 6244
It’s the 10th Anniversary of International Volunteers Week! To celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers, we will be holding a Morning Tea on Wednesday 15th June. Invitations will be sent out shortly, but for further information please speak to Lyn Albury 8263 6244 or 0488 027 346
FOOTSTEPS At Footsteps we learn different dances. The first dance was Tarzan and Jane. The teacher was Haley. After we had finished, we started ‘Blame it on the Boogey’. The next week we finished ‘Blame it on the Boogey’ and that teacher was Erin. Amy Hill Year 2
GARDEN NEWS The Garden Program at the school has worked extremely well during term 1. It is unfortunate that we have had to say goodbye to Kristin Wohlers, our garden specialist. Kristin has decided to finish her work here at the school and follow up with work closer to her home in the Barossa. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kristin for her hard work, extensive knowledge on gardening and her tireless effort to ensure that the garden is producing fresh vegetables. Garden lessons will continue as a normal part of the program until we find a suitable replacement for Kristin. We wish her all the best and we are still able to seek advice on various garden issues from her. Alison Denee, Junior School Senior Leader
A big thank you to Catanzariti Brothers for their continuing donations of cauliflowers and cabbages
Kaitlin Rebett (class 6/705) has been
Footsteps is good for your body. Footsteps is good fun and healthy. I like Footsteps because you get to know other people when you do partner dancing. Footsteps is good because you improve your dancing skills William Howe Year 2
selected for the SAPSASA Salisbury East District Netball Team and will compete in a Carnival against many other teams from around the State. There is an opportunity for Kaitlin to be selected in a Development Squad. She has also been given the opportunity to try out for the State SAPSASA Team and to compete at an interstate carnival in Darwin.
Pedal Prix The Heights School is competing in The Australian H.P.V. Super Series (Pedal Prix), race #1 this th Sunday 29 at Victoria Park Racecourse. We have a vehicle racing in each of the 4 age categories, with over 50 students involved. We are situated in pits 125-128 on the western side of the track. Look for the school banner and our green vehicles. It is a great family day, with all facilities available to the public. We hope to see you there.
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Racing starts at 10.00am, chequered flag at 4pm
AFTER SCHOOL SPORT Basketball Scores 5/5/11 12/5/11 19/5/11
Heights Magic – Under 12s were defeated by Pedare Light 17 to 16 Heights Magic – Under 12s defeated SFX Comets 20 to 9 Heights Magic – defeated Rockets 24 to 10
19/5/11
Heights Fireballs – Under 12s defeated Prescott Rush 34 to 6
MATHLETICS Recently four classes sent out information relating to the payment for Mathletics to organise access to the program for students in the Junior School. We have had a poor response to this and need more students to agree to this for it to be available in the Junior School. If you have received an invoice and still do wish to be part of this program, please return your form with payment to the Finance Office as soon as possible. Any questions can be directed to Mr Markou or Ms Denee.
Stephanie Attenborough is holding a School Quiz Night on th Friday 27 of May in the Drama Space at 7pm. Proceeds of the night will go to The Smith Family and a donation to the school. Cost of admission is $5 each person (tables of 10). There will be raffles, door prizes and games throughout the evening. BYO food and drink. Contact Stephanie in the Year 12 Common Room at recess and lunch or leave your details at the Front Office. Tables need to be booked ahead of time. This event is part of Stephanie’s Yr 12 Research Project.
INDOOR SOCCER – 11 and UNDER Are you interested in playing? Practice: Thursdays in the Gym 3:00 – 4:00pm Games: Mondays at Burragah – 6:00 – 8:00pm If you are interested please contact Lyn Albury on 8263 6244: lynalbury@theheights.sa.edu.au
JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS Ms Gurner Ms Simmons Ms Stowers Mrs Rothery Mrs Meatheringham Ms Overstreet
Mr Markou Ms Goerner Ms Izzet Mr Gray Ms Weniton
Ms London
Layla Love – for being a kind and supportive member of our class. Justin Henkel – fantastic story writing Tyson Davies, Deacan Franey (new receptions) – for settling into school nicely and trying their best at all times Brayden Hearing – reading level 3 readers Jayda Tonkin – learning all her sounds Caleb Edwards – greatly improved behaviour Emma Beck – consistently trying her best Hannah Lehmann – always trying hard Kyla White – settling into a new class well Jessica Briscoe – trying her best at writing Matt Broucil – working consistently hard across all learning areas Abbie Hodgson – always being a kind and courteous class member Jack Tanton – good work with Spelling Contract Emma Johnson - for being on task all week Nathan Hearing – completing maths work to a high standard Taura-Jay Olds – completing all work to a high standard Wesley Ling – a positive attitude to his learning and always presenting his work neatly and carefully. Ashleigh Miller – having a positive attitude and always willing to help others Mya Lorefice – excellent working skills in all subject areas Kane Lehmann – overall improvement in all learning areas and responsible behaviour
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS
THE FOLLOWING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD A PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR TERM 1 2011.
Year 7
Daniel Alexander, Daniel Nicholas, Lachlan Loaker-Robbins, Paul Blyth, Seamus McIlduff, Thien-An Nguyen, Matt Rothery, Brodie Latham, Jashanpreet Singh, Aden Verity, Annie McIlduff, Mikayla Fordred, Nicholas Hensing, David Hin, Abby Lamb, Cameron Letch, Daniel Morris, Melissa Rolton, Cassandra Searle
Year 8
Olivia McNamara, Olivia Chong
Year 9
Henry Beggs
LEAVES Leaves can be green, red and blue, yellow, orange too Leaves can be fan-shaped, round, spikey, oval and pointy. Insects and animals eat leaves and plants like a giraffe and like an elephant too. Jacob Leventis
LEAVES Leaves can be fan-shaped Leaves can be heart-shaped Leaves can be red Leaves can be yellow Tia Earle Leaves can be crunchy Leaves can be old Leaves can be fat Leaves can be flat Leaves can be all different colours
NAB Schools First Student Award Applications NOW OPEN! Applications have now opened for the NAB Schools First Student Awards. They close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 27 May. The award provides students with the opportunity to have their voices hard around how they link their school could benefit from partnering with the community. There are five awards up for grabs, with each award winner receiving $2,000 to help implement the school-community partnership idea, mentoring opportunities, support from the NAB Schools First team and an Apple iPad for the student/s. Further details: http://www.schoolsfirst.edu.au/sf-award-categories/student-award.phps
Teacher Professional Learning Program Monday 2.45-3.30pm Week 3: School Operations: Improving efficiency of processes to ensure smooth operations and a safe environment for students (OHS&W, evacuation procedures, reporting accidents, personnel issues) Week 4: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Junior School: Smart board training, Middle School & Senior School: World Book online In response to feedback about the length of sessions enabled by the 2.30pm closure on Mondays, the ½ hour Professional Learning session was extended to 45 minutes. Teachers continue after 3.30 until 4.15 to extend this professional learning opportunity and from 3.30-4.30 on Wednesday in faculty and cluster learning teams.