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Telephone: 96344199 Facsimile: 9899 6527 Email: castlehill-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.castlehill-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

That musical was so good! Many of us are still waxing lyrical about our wonderful musical “All Shook Up”. I’ve had so many congratulatory emails from parents and community members. This is one very proud principal.

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Year 10 – 11 Subject Selection for 2017 This week saw the commencement of the Year 10 subject selection process with information sessions from subject head teachers, continued next week with an information evening for parents and students on Thursday June 23 from 6pm and culminating in week 10 with our personalised interviews between students (and parents, if required) and one of our curriculum head teachers for guidance on the sometimes tricky road of selecting subjects for senior study. This carefully designed program is all part of the important process of constructing a timetable to give students as much choice and flexibility as possible. It is complex and time consuming – but one we take very seriously in order to give students opportunity to study courses they find stimulating, challenging and rewarding. We want them to maximise their chances of doing well, finding satisfaction in the learning process associated with their selec-tions. Our curriculum offerings are large, enabling much choice for students. This is an advantage – but, also, a minefield for unwary players. At all times, we are available for advice, consultation and negotiation on subjects for the senior school. Peter Kennedy, Head Teacher Teaching and Learning and Andrew Mitchell, Deputy Principal will lead this process. We would love feedback on any aspect and want the opportunity to clarify or assist, so please do not hesitate to contact us if there are any queries that haven’t been addressed at our forums. Parent/Teacher Evenings Important to us is your feedback. Equally, we hope our feedback to you is valued as another strategy to assist students to learn well. Parent/Teacher interviews will continue next week on Tuesday June 21 for parents of Year 10 students and in the last week of term on Tuesday June 28 for parents of year 9 students. All bookings can be made electronically. Last year we changed some aspects of the parent/teacher interviews. We determined that one year group at a time might be a more efficient way of giving parents, and teachers, the opportunity to talk about learning. We would welcome any suggestions on this new process.

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“School Daze” by Chris Bonnor and Bernie Shepherd I am arranging for some copies of “School Daze”, an important, recently- published booklet subtitled “What My School really says about our schools” to be distributed to members of our P and C. I’ll also place some copies in our library if parents would like to borrow from us. Kate Mathews, our librarian, will be only too happy to assist you. There is so much myth about school funding (who gets what and why), educational improvement, what are the best performing school and why, the public/private debate, so it is really important to have some wisdom and the facts. Ex principals Chris Bonnor and Ber-nie Shepherd, have forensic minds, with an ability to distil complex “eduspeak”, analyze data and seek evidence to debunk assertions and falsehoods. They are seeking something elusive: the truth. Divided into 13 sections, the booklet addresses the following:

1.A school is a school is a school – or is it? 2.Mind the gap – it’s getting wider 3.Mind the gap – it’s getting deeper 4.Australia’s school education equity

problem 5.Our equity problem – over time and

place 6.The consequence: students

achievement is drifting 7.Busting a myth: “Private schools get

better results” 8.Those HSC distinguished achievers 9.The money-go-round 10.Busting a myth: “Private schools save

public money” 11.Busting a myth: “Money doesn’t

improve results” 12.The illusion of school choice 13.And where does the school community

go? If we want good policy in education, we need good information to make good judgments. Have a read, and see what you think. Vicki Brewer

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Second Hand Uniforms Uniforms in good condition are always welcomed as donations to the Uniform Shop. They can be left at the School Reception if the shop is closed. Also, second hand uniforms in good condition can make an economical alternative to purchasing a new uniform item.

Uniform Shop News

Don’t Forget Your Jacket! Terms 2 and 3 are the Winter Uniform times. Jumpers in Polywool or Polycotton are available in all sizes. A reminder that as the days get colder, the winter jackets are available in the Uniform Shop. The jackets have a zip closure and zip pockets, are fleece lined and shower-proof. The jackets are available in Slim fit in even sizes from size 2 to 16 and Regular fit in sizes from XXXS to XXL.

OPENING HOURS TERM 3

MONDAY 18TH JULY 10AM -12.30 PM TUESDAY 19TH JULY 8.15-11.30 AM

FRIDAY 22ND JULY 8.15-11.30 AM

WEEKS 2-10 MONDAY AND FRIDAY

8.15-11.30 AM

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It was our absolute pleasure to

visit Castle Hill High School this week to

receive an incredible gift of $8000.

Inspired by one of their teachers, Debbie

Boss, this money was raised by the

students, teachers and parents from this

wonderful school community through a

variety of fundraising activities. A group

of student leaders visited Bear Cottage

late last year and happened to learn

about our interest in purchasing an

interactive television so that some of our

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patients might be able to continue their

education if they wished. Unbe-

knownst to us, the students then got to

work and raised the funds we needed

in record time. We are overwhelmed

by the enthusiasm, kindness and

genuine connection that this school

has formed with Bear Cottage. It has

been a privilege to get to know you all

and we thank you for your generosity.

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IMMUNISATION PROGRAM FOR YEAR 7 AND YEAR 8 STUDENTS

On Friday 24 June NSW Health will be

running the second vaccination clinic at

Castle Hill High School. All year 7 stu-

dents who have returned a completed

and signed consent form will receive

vaccinations. Year 8 students who

missed any vaccinations last year will

receive a catch up vaccination at this

clinic.

It is important that those students receiving vaccinations have a good breakfast before attending the clinic. Students may also bring a bottle of water with them. Any questions regarding the clinic or

immunisation program can be directed

to Mrs Wendy Heinrich

Ph. 9634 4199

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Following the zone soccer tournament, Lachlan Campbell, Taylor Cambaz and Damian Cupac were selected for the Sydney West Soccer Team. The Sydney West team then entered the Combined High Schools Tournament earlier this term finishing in the top four which is an excellent achievement. Damian, Taylor and Lachlan played

outstandingly throughout the three day

tournament and due to their outstanding

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performances, they were selected for the Combined High School Team. A special mention for Lachlan Campbell who was voted the best player of the entire tournament. Congratulations to all three boys and good

luck in the next tournament representing the

Combined High Schools Team.

Taylor Cambaz Damien Cupac Lachlan Campbell

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slowly again and were under pressure for the entire game, going try for try with their opposition, yet eventually scored the winning try in the final minute to proceed to the final. In the final the girls met Hills Sports HS, where they competed valiantly, only to lose 4-1, yet the game was much closer than the final score suggests. Well done to the girls who now progress

through to the CHS round of 16 to be

played in Wagga Wagga later this term.

On Friday the 27 May the Open Girls Touch

Football team competed at the Sydney West

Touch Football finals at St Mary’s. The Girls

started off in fine form, cruising through their

early games by playing an exciting brand of

touch. During their last round game, the girls

were down early, but led by their senior

players in Ally Dallaway and Brittney Clifford,

they fought back to take the win. The girls

proceeded to the semi finals where they

played Nepean High School. The girls started

Open Girls Touch Football

Team mebers: Emily Clark Brittany Clifford Georgia Cosatto Allison Dallaway Matilda Donkin Molly Donkin Tiarne Flavin (absent) Georgia Garnett Monica Lenaz Paloma Sheridan Hayley Thorndyke

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Calendar Term 2 WEEK 9A Monday 20 June Year 12 Information Processes Technology Assessment

Year 11 Senior Science, Dance, Mathematics Advanced and General Assessments Year 10 Music Assessment Boys Regional Final Baseball 7am Blacktown Olympic Park

Tuesday 21 June Hills Zone Athletics Carnival Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 Geography, Dance, English Extension 1 Assessments Year 10 Parent Teacher Night 4pm Wednesday 22 June Hills Zone Athletics Carnival Year 12 English Standard and ESL, Food Technology Assessments Year 11 Drama, Software Development & Design, Design & Technology Assessments Celebration Assembly Year 7-12 Castle Rock Battle of the Bands 11am Concert Band Community Performance 7am Thursday 23 June Year 12 Software Development & Design, PDHPE Assessments Year 11 Drama and Physics Assessments Year 10 Scripture Seminar Year 10 into Year 11 Parent subject selection night 6pm Primary Maths Day 9am

WEEK 10B

Monday 27 June Year 11 Construction and Hospitality Work Placements Week Year 10 Science and Visual Arts Assessment

Year 10 into Year 11 subject interviews

Tuesday 28 June Year 11 Mathematics Ext 1 Assessment Year 10 into Year 11 Subject Selection due online Concert Band Community Performance 7am Little Snail Restaurant Excursion 11am Year 9 Parent Teacher Night 4pm Wednesday 29 June Year 12 English Advanced Assessment

Year 11 Music 1 and PDHPE Assessments Year 10 Photography and Design & Technology Assessment Battle of the Bands International Students Excursion Celebration Assembly Year 7 – 10 Little Snail Restaurant Excursion 11am 15’s Boys AFL GWS Cup 9am Blacktown

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WEEK 10B Thursday 30 June Year 12 Economics Assessment Year 11 Economics Assessment Group Photos

Friday 1 July Year 12 Modern History Assessment Year 10 Science Assessment

Last Day of Term 2

Happy Holidays

Students resume Tuesday 19 July

Term 3 Week 1A Monday 18 July Staff Development Day Tuesday 19 July Students Resume Year 8 Parent Teacher Night 4pm Wednesday 20 July Year 11English Advanced & Standard Assessments Year 8 Student Subject Information Day Year 7-12 Assembly Thursday 21 July Year 8 into Year 9 Parent Subject Selection Night 6pm Year 11 Music Excursion 8am Friday 22 July Year 12 Geography Assessment CHS Cross Country