CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 1

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 1

Principal’s Editorial Term 3 has been a busy and exciting time. Our students have engaged in learning, extra-curricular programs and sporting success. We were honoured to receive three Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence at the Public Education Foundation Awards. Our in-residence partnership with Sydney Story Factory was recognised with a Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Initiative. Thank you to our partners, Sydney Story Factory, for the valuable learning experiences this program is providing our students. We are also very proud of William Dousha and David Long who received Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Student Achievement. This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years. William and David are worthy recipients who have been wonderful ambassadors and student leaders in our community. I would like to congratulate the new student leadership group. I look forward to working with Tumaru, Raihan and the team.

Canterbury Tales

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TERM 4 2018 Mon Oct 15 Start of Term 4 for students Thurs Oct 18 HSC Examinations Begin Fri Nov 9 HSC Examinations End Tues Nov 6 Year 7 Vaccinations Thurs Nov 15 Reports Distributed for Years 7-10 Mon Nov 19 Timetable Rollover Fri Nov 23 White Ribbon Day Nov 24 & 25 Centenary Gala Dinner & Fete Dec 3, 4 & 6 Year 8 Swim School Tues Dec 4 Orientation Day for Year 7 2019 Wed Dec 5 Presentation Night 6-9 pm Thurs Dec 13 HSC Results Released by Email/text Wed Dec 19 Last day of Term 4 for students

TERM 1 2019 Tues Jan 29 Start of Term 1 Staff Only Wed Jan 30 Year 7 & College Students Begin Thurs Jan 31 Years 8, 9 & 10 Begin Thurs Feb 21 Swimming Carnival Tues March 12 School Photo Day Fri March 22 School Photo Catch Up Day Sun April 7 Daylight Savings Ends Friday April 12 Last Day of School for Term 1

IN THIS ISSUE Page 1 Principal's Editorial / Calendar of Events Page 2 Deputy Principal's Message Page 3 New Leadership Team / Market Day Page 4 Fete Page 5 Art and Food Technology Creations Page 6 UNSW Aspire Workshops Page 7 Immunisation Update Page 8 Counsellor's Advice Page 9 Work Experience Page 10 ABCN Programs Page 11 Geography Outing / Homework Centre Page 12 Sporting Success

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA To keep up to date with regular news stories and events at CBHS, please follow us on: http://www.canterburb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ https://twitter.com/CanterburyBoys https://www.facebook.com/Canterbury-Boys-High-School-467523453336257/

Canterbury Boys High School Where learning is innovative, inclusive and supportive

220-252 Holden Street CANTERBURY NSW 2193 Phone 9798 8444 Fax 9716 7603 Email canterburb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 2

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 2 (Principal’s Editorial continued)

I would also like to pay tribute to William and Judah and the outgoing prefects. They have set the bar high with their commitment to the school community. We also wish the whole of Year 12 good luck in their upcoming HSC exams and on their future pathways. Thank you for sharing your skills, talents and abilities with our community, we are richer for your presence at CBHS. Remember you will always be a Cantabrian. We edge ever closer to our Centenary celebrations in November and I thank the Centenary team for their tireless efforts to date. More information on the Centenary is on the website and later in this newsletter. Merchandise and tickets to the gala dinner are available from the office. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Ms Belinda Conway. She will leave us to start as Deputy Principal at Sydney Secondary College. In her leadership as both Head Teacher English and Relieving Deputy Principal, she has shared her skills and knowledge to enrich our school community. In particular her leadership of the University of Sydney STEM Academy initiatives and the Primary School programs has been invaluable. Her leadership and organisation will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best in her career in the future. Catherine Player

DP’s Message 80% of Year 10 Students Already at HSC Standard Year 10 students have recently undertaken the Minimum Standard Testing with 80% of students now qualified to receive a Higher School Certificate. Students sat a series of examinations in numeracy, reading and writing with great success. Students who still need to demonstrate a standard in one area will receive some extra support before the next testing period opens in mid-Term 4. I would like to congratulate all Year 10 students on this outstanding achievement. More information on minimum standards testing can be found at: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/por

tal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard

CBHS Success at Public Education Awards for a Second Year in a Row Building on last year's success, CBHS has again been recognised as a leader in public education with a Minister's Award for Outstanding School Initiative recognising the outstanding literacy partnership with Sydney Story Factory. For the past two years students have been working with mentors from the Sydney Story Factory to build skills in writing across a range of genres, including Shakespearean drama, as featured on ABC news last year.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-16/getting-boys-to-love-literature-and-

reading/9149382 Two of our outstanding school leaders were also acknowledged, our congratulations to David and William in Year 12 for their Minister's Award for Excellence.

Farewell It is with great sadness that I write in Canterbury Tales for the final time. After nearly six years at the school as HT English and Relieving Deputy, I am moving to a new role at Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt Campus. I have enjoyed getting to know students, families and our wider community and will miss the strong partnerships in learning that have been built over the years. I acknowledge and thank my colleagues for their support over the years and know that the school's proud traditions continue with the excellent staff, students and community partners at CBHS. I look forward to catching up with everyone at our upcoming Centenary weekend. Belinda Conway

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 3

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 3

Prefects Investiture New Leadership Team The Leadership Team for 2018/19 has been announced. They were invested into their positions on Thursday 13 September 2018 in a ceremony attended by staff, parents and dignitaries.

School Captains:

Raihan Siddiquee and Tumaru Tokorangi Vice Captains:

Ehsan Anam and Alvin Zhou Senior Prefect:

Selman Ahmad Sports Captain:

Awse Gherwi Prefects:

Azim Adit Ali Behbahany Zac Charrouf

Fawaz Indrajaya Ky Nishimura-Smirthwaite

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our distinguished guests – Megan Kelly, Director Educational Leadership Canterbury Metropolitan South Operational Directorate; Councillor Khal Asfour, Mayor of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown; and Councillor Clare Raffan, Canterbury-Bankstown City Councillor for Canterbury Ward, for their valuable time and support for our school.

M Beatriz Leadership Coordinator

Invitation Centenary Gala Dinner Fundraiser We are pleased to extend to all parents and carers an invitation to our formal fundraising gala dinner at Le Montage in Lilyfield. Tickets are $150 and include a three course dinner, beer, wine and soft drink and an evening of entertainment including music, magic and prominent speakers celebrating 100 years of quality education at CBHS. The dress code is formal. Your invitation has been posted to your home. Payment can be made at the Front Office or by completing the RSVP form on the school’s website:

https://canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Centenary_Anniversary.html

We hope that you will be able to attend the gala dinner and support us in our fundraising efforts.

Market Day Future Entrepreneurs in Action On Thursday 20 September, our Years 9 & 10 elective class Future Entrepreneurs held a Market Day for a practical assessment task. In groups they prepared for, set up and ran market stalls to raise funds.

All the market stalls ran successfully on the day for great causes. They raised money for four charities, White Ribbon Australia, UNICEF, World Vision and Westmead Children’s Hospital. The students and staff who were their customers were impressed by their hard work and commitment. C Stamos

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 4

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 4

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 5

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 5

7Z Awesome Start to Art! This term, 7Z have been researching portrait artists from a variety of art periods and their famous paintings. Through this study the students have further developed their understanding of the Elements of Art (tone, colour, texture, shape) Term 1 topic. Students then created their own PowerPoint presentation to teach their fellow classmates about the artist they researched. Year 7 students have also been learning about Post Modernism and appropriation, where artists ‘borrow’ ideas from other artworks and use them to create their own work. 7Z demonstrated their brilliant painting skills by painting a self-portrait, appropriating the portrait that they researched. What a privilege it has been to teach this class and watch their skills and confidence develop! Ms P Bursill

Yutian appropriating Henri Matisse

Jeremiah appropriating Brett Whiteley

Jimmy and Takrim appropriating Pablo Picasso

Foodies Fun Year 9/10 Elective Food Technology This term, our Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) Food Technology elective class has been studying how the food catering and service industries function. They have looked at the various styles of menus and catering options available. Students have been completing an assessment where they had to develop a menu for a mock school formal including entrees, mains and desserts. They also had to prepare one of their entrees in class. The students prepared a variety of entrees including different takes on Caesar salads, loaded fries, san choi bao, chicken and leek pies and crispy bocconcini with chilli tomato sauce.

I would like to congratulate the chefs of tomorrow on how well they conducted themselves and the various meals they produced and look forward to their special occasion menus and food they will produce next term.

Mr Dukes

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 6

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 6

UNSW ASPIRE Year 7 Workshop At the end of Term 2, Year 7 students participated in an ASPIRE workshop held at school. Students heard ASPIRE ambassadors talk about their studies and experience at university.

Students also engaged in interactive quizzes aimed at teaching students about everything to do with university including: the ATAR, university fees, courses available, academic staff and scholarships. Students also engaged in discussions about why one would choose or not choose to study at university.

Year 10 ASPIRE ADVANTAGE ASPIRE ADVANTAGE is a new program for senior high school students aimed at supporting students to maximise their potential to achieve a high ATAR and enter university through mentoring workshops, academic support and industry visits.

At the end of Term 2, Year 10 students participated in a three day on-campus program, ‘Aspire Connect’ which involved connecting students with UNSW, ASPIRE ambassadors and industry mentors through industry visits in which students gained insight into the variety of jobs available.

Students heard from three key motivational speakers: Professor Eileen Baldry, Professor of Criminology; Rugby League player, Robbie Rochow; and Professor Michelle Simmons, 2018 Australian of the Year/Director of Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology, who all shared their career journey and tips for a successful career with students.

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 7

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 7

Immunisation

From 1 April 2018, all school principals are required to request an immunisation certificate at enrolment. While students can still be enrolled if an approved immunisation certificate is not provided, these children will be considered unimmunised and may be excluded from school if there is an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at the school or if they come into contact with a person with a vaccine preventable disease, even if there is no outbreak at the school. Parents are encouraged to ensure that their children are up to date with their immunisations and to provide an immunisation certificate from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) at enrolment, either:

• AIR Immunisation History Statement; or

• AIR Immunisation History Form. These changes have been made to collect accurate information about children’s immunisation status and to help manage disease outbreaks in schools and the community. It is easy for parents to access immunisation records on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Parents can request a copy of their child’s AIR Immunisation History Statement at any time (up to their child being 14 years of age):

• using their Medicare online account through myGov: https://my.gov.au/

• using the Medicare Express Plus App: www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/express-plus-mobile-apps

• calling the AIR General Enquiries Line on 1800 653 809

Children aged 14 years and over can request their own Immunisation History Statement from the AIR by using or creating their own Medicare online account through myGov: https://my.gov.au/

Fully Immunised Children Over 94% of children in NSW are fully immunised at 5 years of age and their AIR Immunisation History Statement will include the words “This child has received all vaccines required by 5 years of age” at the bottom of the page. Children with medical contraindications or natural immunity Children who cannot be immunised for medical reasons, or who have natural immunity, will still be recorded as “Up to date” on their AIR Immunisation History Statement if an AIR Medical Exemption Form has been completed by a GP/medical specialist and sent to the AIR. The medical exemption or natural immunity will be listed near the bottom of the Statement. Children immunised overseas Where vaccines have been given overseas and are not recorded on the AIR, the child’s overseas records should be checked by a GP/nurse who will then transfer the information to the AIR. Parents should then request an updated AIR Immunisation History Statement to give to the school.

Children not fully immunised For children who have not had all the recommended immunisations by 4 years of age, their AIR Immunisation History Statement will list the missing immunisations and the due dates at the bottom of the page. These children should be started on an approved catch-up schedule and an AIR Immunisation History Form completed by the GP/nurse and sent to the AIR. Parents can then provide a copy of the AIR Immunisation History Form to the school at enrolment. Please be aware that students who have not had all the recommended immunisations for their age, or where no immunisation certificate has been provided, may need to stay at home during a disease outbreak. This is to protect the child and stop the spread of disease.

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 8

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 8

Counsellor’s Advice Tips to Become a Successful Student • Plan time for exercise:

A physically tired body and mind usually leads to a restful sleep. Avoid strenuous exercise just before bed time. Students who do three lots of aerobic exercise a week out-perform those who

don’t. • Do some form of relaxation each day:

Try Yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, muscle relaxation exercises, check out ‘Mindfulness’ on the Internet.

• Avoid caffeine within six hours of bedtime: This includes cola and energy drinks.

• Stop using electronic devices half an hour

before bedtime: Includes phones, computers, tablets, ipads.

• Spend time worrying during the day:

Have a 10 minute “worry time” at least two hours before bedtime and reflect on issues. Keep your diary and weekly/monthly term planners up to date so you can download your worries to these management devices. Once you’ve downloaded your worries you can forget about them until tomorrow!

• Treat yourself gently:

Celebrate what you’ve done today and recognise you’ve used your organisation systems (diary/planner) ready for tomorrow. Worrying about anything else right now won’t help!

• Be positive and plan ahead: Talk with your teachers, school counsellor, student support officer, friends if you need help.

When it rains, look for rainbows

When it’s dark, look for stars

• Get enough sleep: You need 8 to 9 hours each night. This helps you consolidate learning and prepares your brain for new information.

• Eat brain food: Eat breakfast which is good for memory and concentration. If possible, eat eggs, yoghurt, fish and blueberries as they are great for brain chemicals, memory and concentration.

• Hydrate your brain:

Your brain is 80% water and it needs replenishing! Sip water every twenty to thirty minutes while studying and it improves attention, concentration and usually motivation.

• What about coffee?

If you’re well rested, two cups of coffee can really lift short-term memory, improve your concentration and improve your mood.

• How should I best study?

Using the 50/15 works well. Study for a maximum of fifty minutes followed by a fifteen minute break, before starting again. Study during the day or early evening and then go to bed when you’re tired. You’ll recall 35% more information like this compared with late night study sessions. Study at the same time and place every day and away from distraction. Research shows you’ll recall 60% more than students who study at different times and locations.

• Check out websites like: www.mentalstillness.org or www.headspace.org.au or phone apps like ‘Smiling Mind’, ‘My Calm Beat’, ‘Reach Out Breathe’, ‘Reach Out Worry Time’ or see your School Counsellor (Doug Creighton) or Student Support Officer (Stephanie Goni)

• Stay planned, stay organised: At the end of the day tell yourself, ‘there is nothing more I can do today, there’s nothing I can do until tomorrow, I’m going to shut down now and take it easy’.

Doug Creighton School Counsellor Phone 9798 8444 Extension 106

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 9

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 9

Work Experience Burwood Police Early this term I was fortunate to participate in Work Experience organised by Burwood Police. I gained great insight into the day-to-day duties of a Police Officer as well the different positions available within the Police Force such as Mounties, Polair and Wateries.

One highlight of the program was visiting Goulburn Police Academy where we were shown facilities and informed about the process of applying to become a Police Officer. I am definitely considering Policing as a future career!

Fawzi Yaghi, Year 11

UNSW Civil & Environmental Engineering At the end of last term, I was fortunate enough to be selected for Work Experience with The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The program allowed students to experience engineering projects first hand across six areas of the field: Structures and Design; Coastal and Port Infrastructure; Construction and Project Management; Water, Wastewater and Environment; Road, Transport and Geotechnical Engineering; and Surveying and Geospatial Engineering. We participated in daily field trips to a range of engineering sites across Sydney, followed by an afternoon debrief and short report writing session at the UNSW Kensington campus. I gained great insight into the field of Engineering and would like to work in the field of Coastal or Environmental Engineering in the future. Sajat Kabir, Year 10 Roads & Maritime Services

This term I participated in Work Experience for two weeks with RMS, Yennora. I worked in the ITS Department which specialises in electronics and technological aspects of road infrastructure. After completing small projects over the two weeks, I feel I have gained new knowledge regarding electronics and programming which I would like to develop further after my HSC. I am considering studying a Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering when I finish school and need to attain a high ATAR in order to enter the course. I also need to study Extension 1 Maths and Physics as part of my HSC. Caielan Friedel, Year 10

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 10

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 10

ABCN Programs Year 10 Interview2Impress This term Year 10 students attended Interview2impress, an interview preparation program, facilitated by ABCN staff with industry mentors at Stockland Head Office.

This interactive program is designed to equip students with the necessary practical skills needed to pursue employment options beyond school.

Students learnt about effective non-verbal communication, building rapport, a typical interview structure and questions, and were then given the opportunity to practise the theory learnt through mock interviews with staff mentors.

Year 12 InRoads Program

Year 12 students interested in a future within the IT industry participated in the InRoads Program, a unique program designed to help Year 12 students find their first job after school.

The program consisted of four workshops facilitated by ABCN staff which took place at the Commonwealth Bank. Students were mentored by staff from the Commonwealth Bank and learnt about a diverse range of career paths available, employability skills and interview techniques and processes.

During the program, students met representatives from TalentRISE, which is a recruitment agency that will support students find their first job after school. TalentRISE will contact students after their HSC examinations to discuss potential opportunities.

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 11

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 11

Changing Places Walking the Beat in Geography Over the past few weeks Year 10 Geography has been studying Changing Places. All classes attended a walking excursion of Canterbury and surrounds to investigate how the community has changed over time and have conducted research on the future sustainability of the area. Students completed fieldwork including a field sketch and a variety of observation and survey activities.

Students at Canterbury Racecourse, a future

development site

Students drawing a field sketch at

Canterbury Station

A Simpson

Homework Centre • Does your student need help with his

homework? • Have they got an assessment task to

complete? • What about a quiet place to study?

• We invite your student to come along to the Homework Centre in the Library.

Staff will be available to help students with their homework, assessment tasks and study skills. WHERE: School Library

WHEN: Every Monday and Thursday

TIME: 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

COST: It’s FREE!

Contact Ms Robson at CBHS on 9798 8444.

Kids Say No Belmore PCYC Program A small group of Year 9 and 10 students took part in the eight week Kids Say No Program run by Senior Constable Danny Kidd and Belmore PCYC. This program focuses on domestic violence awareness and prevention and creating leaders within our community. The students celebrated their graduation from the program on Tuesday September 18 at Campsie RSL. Dimitri Makapagal, Jackson Sobkowski and Aris Georgoupolos were recognised for their efforts and nominated for the PCYC Blue Star Program.

Stephanie Goni Student Support Officer

CRICOS CODE: 00588M WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 12

WWW.CANTERBURB-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

TERM 3 2018 PAGE 12

Athletics St George Zone Carnival Twenty six students attended the St George Zone Athletics Carnival held over two days at the beginning of July. The event was held at the ES Marks Athletics Field at Centennial Park in Kensington. The following students represented CBHS: Year 7: Jayden Considine, Adam Elchab,

Samir Issa, Aaron Kama, Isaac Lekkas, Anthony Nam Nguyen, Michael Riggot, Lachlan Sobkowski, Hasan Telim.

Year 8: James Fakinos, Nahian Islam, Yaqoob Kowaider, Attar Sungkar, Aarib Syed, Junior Taupau.

Year 9: Kyle Macks, Sairus Smith-Kawiri, Jackson Sobkowski, Filipe Tupe, Rhys Turnbull.

Year 10: Justin Selems Year 11: Miguel Henson, Aiden Kawiri,

Vai Tuitupou. Year 12: Jaideep Singh-Basati, Pulu Tohotoa Sydney East Area Championships Seven of our zone representatives (Lachlan, Junior, Filipe, Justin, Aiden, Pulu and Jaideep) were selected to compete at the Sydney East Area Athletics Championships at Sylvania Waters Athletics field, held over two days at the beginning of August.

NSW State Athletics Javelin Star

Justin attended the NSW Combined High School State Athletics Championships at Sydney

Olympic Park Athletics Centre on September 9 2018. He competed in Javelin. We are very proud of all our athletics representatives for putting in their best efforts. H Kapsimalis Sport Coordinator

Winter Grade Sport Grand Finalists Rugby League 7s (14s and 15/16Bs) Our Rugby League 7s 14As won against Georges River College, Hurstville Boys Campus.

It was encouraging to see the team come together for the finals series and work towards a common goal. Strong running and tackles were common themes throughout the entire season with the boys keen to show their skills. To their credit they showed discipline and matured over the course of the season. The grand final was a good match and our team showed their experience and depth. We were unstoppable on the day. Congratulations to the boys for becoming premiers in the inaugural year of Rugby League 7s for the St George Sporting Association. A Giameos and M Wong Our Rugby League 7’s 15/16Bs won their Grand Final against Georges River College, Peakhurst Campus.

M Beatriz