Welcome to the 2021 school year. A special welcome to our families of year 8 parents. We have had a very positive start to the year, and I thank you again for your partnership and support. The term has been extremely busy and filled with a range of diverse experiences, both within the classroom and through extra curricula programs and clubs. Our first newsletter for 2021 highlights many of these experiences and showcases the outcomes our students achieve.

I acknowledge our staff returning to Adelaide High in ongoing positions and in contract positions.

Connie Soltysiak joins us as the Deputy Principal of Adelaide High School. Connie will deputise for me when I am not in school and will lead whole school improvement in the following areas:• Accelerating learner achievement for

every learner• Quality Improvement Practices• Policy Renewal, Alignment, and

Implementation• Whole School Learning Collaborations

We have several new leaders and leadership positions this year and it is with pleasure that I share this with you:• Reegan Mastrangelo – HASS Leader• Ross Hamilton – English and EAL Leader• Katy McGregor – Wellbeing for

Learning Leader• Kerry Skinner – Year 7/8 Leader• Anna Axarlis – Year 8 Leader• Grace McDonald – Year 9 Leader• Henry Warnecke – Year 10 Leader• Xavier Manning Bennett – Year 11

Leader• Madelin Obrien Dent – Year 12 Leader

I introduce and welcome teaching staff new to Adelaide High School:• Jacinta Hriskin: 0.6 Drama Dance Sem 1• Kelly Both: 0.5 Dance Sem 1• Anthony Edgcumbe: 0.8 Art/Drama• Jake Atkinson: 0.8 HPE Term 1 • Kristy Fode: 1.0 Learning Intervention

Teacher Full Year• Daniel Bennetts: 1.0 PE and Science

Term 1 • Thomas Phillips: 1.0 History and RP

Sem 1 • Toni Angus: 1 Semester 0.6 Auslan• Steph Ingham: 1.0 Food Technology

Semester 1• Kathy Mingie: 0.6 Maths Term 1• Chris Carey: 1.0 Nutrition and

Chemistry Permanent• Cherie Giles: 1.0 English

I introduce and welcome ancillary staff new to Adelaide High School:• Tanya Cheung: Auslan & Intervention

Support• Chloe Du: Languages Assistant• Jess Sterz Osborn: Learner Intervention

Support • Cameron Monaghan: Learner

Intervention Support• Jess Murray: Learner Intervention

Support• Ernastina Lippett: Auslan &

Intervention Support• Lachlan Wilson Pointer: Aboriginal

Learner Support• Stuart Bond: Design & Technology

Support• Tash Waldren: Daily Organisation &

timetable support• Jenny Wickstein : Student

Services Support• Peter Robinson: Student Services

Support

Throughout 2021, we will continue our commitment to ensuring every learner at Adelaide High School thrives and that we are intentional about:• Understanding our Students • Implementing and improving our

practice • Evaluating and improving our impact

IN THIS EDITIONFrom the Principal 1

Calendar 2

Open Week 2

Swimming Carnival 3

Interschool Swimming Carnival 4

Congratulations 4

Vitae Medal 5

International Women’s Day Breakfast 5

Song Writing Workshop 6

Musician Performance 6

Anna Steen Workshop 6

Drama Excursion 7

Young Archie’s Entries 7

Student Pathways Report 8

AHS Unglugged 9

School Breakfast 10

Edition Number 1: March 2021

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Adelaide High SchoolWest Terrace, AdelaideSouth AustraliaPhone 61 8 8231 9373Facsimile 61 8 8212 7827office@adelaidehs.sa.edu.auwww.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au

CALENDAR DATES

For a comprehensive list of upcomingevents, log onto the searchable Calendar and Events database on the website(http://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au/About/Calendar-and-Events).

MarchMon 8 Public Holiday

Tues 9 Student Free Day

Fri 12 AHS Unplugged

Sat 13 Year 12 Formal

Mon 15 - Fri 19 Open Week

Fri 19 Year 8 Immunisations

Sat 20 Head of the River

Mon 22 Special Entry Applications for Year 7 and 8 Entry for 2022 due

Tues 23 Athletics Carnival

Tues 30 Interschool Athletics Carnival

AprilThurs 1 International

Understandings Assembly

Fri 2 Good Friday holiday

Mon 5 Easter Monday holiday

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SWIMMING CARNIVALThe annual AHS Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday February 18 at the Adelaide Aquatics Centre, North Adelaide. Students who attended the day included all Year 8 students and the Year 9 to 12 competitors only. A number of new ‘short course’ races and novelty events were introduced this year allowing more opportunities to participate. We were at the venue’s capacity and the participation rate was at an all time high. Throughout the day 722 students competed in at least one event.

New RecordsCongratulations to the following swimmers who broke records on the day.• Alanna Ho: Open 50m Backstroke –

33.72• Aidan Chan: U16 50m Breaststoke –

34.88• Rei Tanaka: U16 50m Freestyle – 26.28• Thomas McLeod: Open 50m Freestyle

– 26.92

Age Group WinnersCongratulations to the following students for their success in the age group championships.

1st U14 Female Madison Rhead Macghey2nd U14 Female Tracey Lim Adey1st U14 Male Lachlan Zammit West2nd U14 Male Zach Parish Macghey1st U15 Female Ella-Rose Royals Morriss2nd U15 Female Harshini Rajasekaran Macghey1st U15 Male Angus Miller Adey2nd U15 Male Ned Potter West1st U16 Female Lilly Green Adey2nd U16 Female Eliza Moroney-Plouffe Macghey1st U16 Male Aidan Chan Adey2nd U16 Male Rei Tanaka Adey1st Open Female Alanna Ho West2nd Open Female Elycia Felder-Shueard Macghey1st Open Male Thomas McLeod Macghey2nd Open Male Tom Chambers West

Final ResultsThe House Competition was a close competition. Students dressed proudly in House colours and created the carnival atmosphere with their spirited cheering.

Boys’ House Competition Results1st Adey: 746 points2nd West: 726 points3rd Macghey: 686 points4th Morriss: 518 points

Girls’ House Competition1st Macghey: 820 points2nd Morriss: 658 points3rd West: 612 points4th Adey: 478 points

Overall Results1st Macghey: 1506 points2nd West: 1338 points3rd Adey: 1224 points4th Morriss: 1176 points

Congratulations to all students for their efforts on the day. Thank you to all staff for completing various duties to ensure that the day ran smoothly.

Mr Glen Little | Director of Sport

I share with you two key pieces of advice that students provided at our SACE Information Evening held on Thursday of week 5, that might be helpful to our current students:

1. Lock/limit your social media accounts to a set time each day. Please see links below:a. Limiting social media on apple devices - https://osxdaily.com/2018/12/13/limit-social-networking-use-screen-time-ios/b. 10 apps that block social media - https://www.reviewed.com/smartphones/features/10-apps-that-block-social-media-so-you-can-stay-focused-and-be-more-productive

2. Utilise an online app https://apps.ankiweb.net/ This is an example of an app that uses flashcards to support students to remember key facts.

Kind regards, Ms Cez Green | Principal

Boys’ House Trophy - Adey Girls’ House Trophy - MacgheyFemale Age Group Winners

Overall House Trophy - Macghey

Male Age Group Winners

OPEN WEEKMonday 15 March – Friday 19 March 2021We invite you to join Adelaide High School Principal Cez Green and staff on tours of our school during Open Week. Tours are for prospective 2022 intake Year 7 and Year 8 families/students, for in zone and special entry only. Please visit AHS website to make your bookings: https://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au/enrolment/open-week-information/open-week-information.

Year 12 Zac Marriage recently competed in the AusCycling Road National Championships in Ballarat. Zac won Silver in the Under 19 Men’s Criterium and then followed it up with another Silver medal in the 105km Under 19 Men’s Road Race.

This is on top of three Silver medals Zac also won at the COVID-deferred Auscycling National Track Championships in December 2020.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVALOn Monday, March 1 Adelaide High School participated in the School Sport SA C Grade Interschool Swimming Championships. It was a great opportunity for our AHS swimmers to compete in a high standard interschool competition.

A team of 38 students represented the school on the day. It was a fantastic team effort with several students swimming out of their age group to ensure that all events were covered.

Congratulations to the following students for their performances and for achieving first place in the following events:• Rei Tanaka: U16 Div 1 Boys Backstroke • Brendan Ho: U16 Div 2 Boys Backstroke • Oscar Chambers: U15 Boys

Breaststroke Div 2• Rei Tanaka: U16 Boys Breaststroke Div 1• Aidan Chan: U16 Boys Breaststroke

Div 2• Connor Kent: Open Boys Freestyle Div 3• Rei Tanaka: U16 Boys Freestyle Div 1• Brendan Ho: U16 Boys Freestyle Div 2 • Aidan Chan: U16 Boys Freestyle Div 3• Lyla-Rose Coppola: U16 Girls Freestyle

Div 3 • Angus Miller: U15 Boys Freestyle Div 2• Brendan Ho, Aidan Chan, Thomas

McLeod, Rei Tanaka: Open Medley Relay

• Lee Li, Angus Miller, Aiden Shea, Oscar Chambers: U 15 Relay

• Rei Tanaka, Brendan Ho, Aidan Chan, Lachlan Zammit: U16 Relay

• Thomas McLeod, Thomas Chambers, Lee Li, Connor Kent: Open Boys Relay

• Alanna Ho, Mia Anderson, Lilly Green, Elycia Felder-Shueard: Open Girls Relay

Standards are achieved by students who swim in the top 5 percent across all swimming grades. Standards were achieved by the following students:

• Rei Tanaka U16 Boys Backstroke - 31.66 U16 Boys Breaststroke - 33.79 U16 Boys Freestyle - 26.92

• Brendan Ho U16 Boys Backstroke - 31.57

• Aidan Chan U16 Boys Breaststroke - 34.98

• Brendan Ho, Rei Tanaka, Aidan Chan, Lachlan Zammit U16 Boys Relay - 1:53.29

Numerous students also performed well by swimming personal bests or by accumulating points for the team. The

CONGRATULATIONS

relays were a feature at the end of the day with Adelaide achieving five first placings. As a result of a strong team performance, Adelaide finished 4th in the girls’ and 1st in the boys’ competitions. With 10 schools competing on the day, Adelaide finished 2nd overall.

Congratulations to all students who competed on the day and thank you to staff members Jeremy Appleton and Megan Thomas for their organisation of the team.

Mr Glen Little| Director of Sport

VITAE MEDALCon Piliouras is the Recipient of the 2021 Vitae Medal.

Con was a student at Adelaide High School from 1994 until 1998. Richard Bolt, his Pastoral Care Group teacher describes in a school reference:

“Con has made excellent efforts and achievement in his time at this school. He is both energetic and painstaking in his studies. Con’s extracurricular activities include the school jazz and concert bands, helping in the canteen, national maths and science competitions, theatre sports, chess, swimming and the soccer team. In all these activities, Con has applied himself with vigour and enthusiasm working well with others and making an excellent contribution to the school.”

Con joined the Adelaide High School staff as a music teacher in 2013. He is an integral member of the AHS Arts Learning Area Team and is passionate about music. Con establishes strong relationships with his students and will go out of his way to support individuals with their learning. This is where leadership comes in: Con builds in students a love of music and confidence to thrive, to challenge themselves and achieve beyond their expectations. Con has achieved too many outcomes to list and has contributed countless hours out of school supporting students and volunteering for the wider community.

Con loves music and he loves this school. This has become the vehicle for Con’s footprint. Con inspires, nurtures and quietly makes a difference to the lives of so many.

Ms Cez Green | Principal

On Friday March 5, four female student representatives from Adelaide High School had the privilege of attending the 2021 Adelaide International Women’s Day Breakfast, along with Katrina Miles, Helen Manning-Bennett, Stephen Kay, Amy Geue, and Shauna Kay as staff representatives. The event was streamed live from Adelaide University and viewed in multiple venues including as far as Kimba and Kangaroo Island. The Syrian Restaurant Mehl Wa Sekkar in Grange provided students with an inviting assortment of baked goods and salads to enjoy. This breakfast is the largest Annual Women’s Event on the Adelaide calendar, attracting almost 2,700 guests. The morning was hosted by Senator Hon Penny Wong. Natasha Stott Despoja AO also attended as a guest speaker and provided an honest and eye-opening perspective of her experience working in Parliament.

All funds, totalling more than $60,000 raised from the event were donated to UN Women National Committee (NC) Australia. The breakfast provided a wonderful opportunity to virtually unite in the ongoing pursuit of equality for women. The student representatives found it to be an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation.

Ms Katrina Miles

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DRAMA EXCURSIONSThis term, Year 11 and 12 Drama students have attended various live theatre performances in the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Festival. The Year 12s headed to the Festival Theatre to watch an engaging and powerful one-man performance of Sea Wall, by Simon Stephens. Students commented on the actor’s focus on characterisation and expertly building the trajectory of the story.

Year 11s attended the magical and technically brilliant performance of The Boy Who Talked to Dogs, by Finegan

Kruckemeyer. This was a collaboration between the State Theatre Company and Slingsby, which employed clever lighting and ever-evolving set pieces to tell the magical story of the under-dog.

Senior Drama students at Adelaide High School continue to experience contemporary Australian theatre and engage in workshops with professionals across the state. This is an exciting time for all!

Ms Michaela Moors | Teacher of Drama

YEAR 10 YOUNG ARCHIE’S ENTRIESAs a new teacher to the school, I have been amazed by the depth of talent at Adelaide High School. Tanya Fry and I are team teaching and have been impressed with the way the Year 10 Art students have diligently worked toward the goal of producing a portrait of a person special to them. As part of the students’ current assessment, they have been required to paint, draw, or create a mixed media entry for the Young Archie’s Art Prize. The Young Archie’s Prize runs in conjunction with the renowned Archibald portraiture prize and is open to budding artists aged between 5 -18. It is our belief in the Art department that our students’ artworks can compete with the best of the nation. We wish the entrants from the school all the best. The Young Archie’s exhibition runs at the Art Gallery of NSW from the June 5 – September 26, 2021. Finalists will be announced, May 27, 2021.

Mr Anthony Edgcumbe | Teacher of Art Jason Lim’s work Lily Green’s work

Lottie Prowe’s work

MUSIC EXPLORATIONS SONG WRITING WORKSHOP In Week 3, the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Music Explorations class had the pleasure of having Joel Sweet, a Year 12 graduate from 2020, share a lesson about song writing. Joel has written multiple songs and gave all of his tips and tricks on his process of writing lyrics, as well as coming up with chords and melodies. His lesson included a number of small activities to get us all involved and thinking creatively, which was super fun, and everyone found it enjoyable and useful. It was so helpful and gave everyone some new ideas and insights on how to start or improve on making their own music.

Ruby Travis | Year 11

PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN PERFORMANCE FROM JAKE DAULBY

ANNA STEEN WORKSHOP

On February 23, singer/guitarist Jake Daulby came to our music centre and performed a 40 minute set to the singers of Take Note, High Society, the Rock Bands and the Year 12 Music Explorations class. Jake’s concert was nothing short of incredible, even with only a tiny mixer, acoustic guitar and a stomp box to accompany his voice. He sang multiple medleys, jam-packed with songs from each decade so there was something that everyone loved. In addition to his performance, Jake also hosted a few workshops for the singers where we worked on our performance skills and how we present ourselves to an audience. This included finding a connection with the others that we share the stage with and developing our confidence, skills which are crucial for a successful performance. Jake’s

In Week 3 the Year 11 Drama students were fortunate in having professional actor Anna Steen run a workshop on characterisation. The workshop focused on stretching students to further develop character through a range of practical activities. The students learnt to listen to one another, to “just be” in front of their peers, and to create and connect with their character’s backstory. This workshop was an invaluable experience which has shaped student understanding of stage presence and character development. The students look forward to presenting the skills they have acquired through their class productions in Week 10 this term. We hope to see you there!

Ms Jasmine Christie-Rosser | Teacher of Drama

session was not only an enjoyable experience, but it was also a chance to learn a lot from a professional in the music industry and an insight into the performing world.

Selena Davoli: Year 11

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STUDENT PATHWAYS REPORT2021 VET enrolmentsWelcome and welcome back to all! Congratulations to the class of 2020, who did so well!

All Years 10 – 12 VET students have commenced their vocational training, conducted at a number of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Upon successful completion of all requirements to a satisfactory level, students either secure SACE Stage 1 or 2 credits, in addition to their qualification / statement of attainment. Most full Certificate III qualifications can assist in ATAR generation, needed for university entrance, as well as allowing students to generate Stage 2 credits.

The chosen Certificate III qualifications are: Business, Micro-Business, Fitness, Screen and Media (Virtual Reality and Games Design), Screen and Media (Visual Effects), Information Technology, Animal Studies, Food Processing, Early Childhood Education and Care, Design Fundamentals, Make Up, Dance and Hospitality.

Students have also enrolled in these courses, which allow them to generate Stage 2 credits: • partial Certificate III Roof Plumbing• partial Certificate III Carpentry• partial Certificate III Electrotechnology – Electrician • Certificate II Automotive Servicing Technology.

The chosen Certificate II courses for 2021, allowing students to gain Stage 1 credits, are:• Certificate II Electro-technology (Career Start)• Certificate II Construction Pathways• Certificate II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)• Certificate II Salon Assistant • Certificate I Construction (Plumbing)

If you think your son / daughter might be keen to commence a vocational training course in Semester 2, if there is this possibility in their area of interest, ask them to contact me soon.

Important RemindersEligible students have been asked to discuss with you at home the possibility of dropping a non-compulsory subject to help them manage their load. They are aware that they need to see their Year Level Leader to discuss this further and secure the appropriate paperwork to complete.

Students are reminded that undertaking VET takes priority over all other commitments, including major school events, or they run the risk of falling behind and incurring extra fees. Many RTOs have advised that they will also charge late submission fees to students who submit work and logbooks past stipulated due dates, especially the final due date of mid-November. Students who ignore the final deadline will be unable to have their results entered and counted for the 2021 academic year. It is crucial that Year 12s observe due dates to allow for work to be marked, results to be entered and copies of verified documents to be sent to the SACE Board of SA. This is vital for SACE and ATAR generation for those students.

VET students who need to complete structured work placement as a compulsory part of their course and who are planning to organise a placement for the coming April holidays must provide me with the completed Workplace Learning Agreement Form by the start of Week 8, Monday 15 March. Only students who have completed the specified online workplace safety course and provided me with a copy of their certificate of completion by 15 March will be permitted to undertake April school holiday work placement. As there is competition for work placement availability, students are advised to

book in for the July and, if required, the October school holidays as well, to allow them to complete the required number of placement hours.

I wish all the enrolled VET students all the best for their training. I remind all students and families that communication, full regular attendance, engagement and perseverance are crucial to their training success.

Career Expos

The annual Tertiary Studies & Career Expo Adelaide (TSCEA), incorporating the SA Work & Skills Expo, will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Sunday 28 March from 10am – 4pm and Monday 29 March 9.30am – 2.30pm. 2021 marks the 12th anniversary of this event and is well worth a visit, especially as last year’s event had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. At this year’s event young people will be able to talk to representatives from a variety of institutions. Parents / carers are welcome to this free event.

For more information, visit https://www.careersevent.com/event/adelaide-careers-event/

The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo will be held on Friday 7 May from 9am to 3pm and Saturday 8 May from 10am to 4pm. It is a leading careers, training and education and employment event in SA, which offers the opportunity for students, job seekers and career changers to connect with organisations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. There will be over 100 exhibitors in the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showgrounds, showcasing:• Tertiary, VET Education & Training• Graduate, Apprenticeship & Traineeship Opportunities• Defence Force Recruiting• Career Workshops & Résumé Advice Services, provided by

CDAA• Top Growth Industry Leaders• Pathways to University• Subject Selection

For more information, visit http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.

Ms D’Aloia | Student Pathways Leaderlivia.daloia@adelaidehs.sa.edu.au

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