Gang GangWarrandyte High SchoolIssue 2 | Term 1 | 2018

9844 2749whs@warrandytehigh.vic.edu.auwww.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au

Cnr. Warrandyte & Alexander Roads,Warrandyte

Diary DatesFriday 2 March Year 7 Camp returns

Tuesday 6 March Year 12 Physics excursion

Wednesday 7 March Intermediate Sports Day

Thursday 8 MarchYear 7 Immunisations

Monday 12 March Labour Day public holiday

Saturday 17 March Warrandyte Festival

Sunday 18 MarchWorld Challenge Practice Hike

Tuesday 20 March OPEN NIGHT 4pm - 8pm (Normal classes will not be held on this day)

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Principal: Dr Stephen Parkin Assistant Principal: Joseph Caruana

School Captains:Jasmine Grisold, Callum Khaw

Warrandyte High School Open Night – Tuesday 20 March4.00 - 6.00pm School Tours6.15 - 6.45pm Information Session6.45 - 8.00pm School ToursOur school Open Night will be held on Tuesday 20 March from 4pm to 8pm. On this day students are not required to attend during the normal school hours as there will be no structured classes, though supervision will be available if you are unable to make alternative arrangements for your child. Please contact the Office to let us know if this will be the case. We will, however, be asking a significant number of our students to join us and take part in a variety of activities and demonstrations between 4pm and 8pm as we show off our school to current and prospective parents. Please come along to view our school, peruse student work and ask questions about our programs. School Council ElectionsAt the close of nominations, the School had received three parent member nominations for the four available parent positions, and two DET member nominations for the two available DET positions. I therefore have great pleasure in announcing

that Paul McNamara, Andrew Watts and Ben Dodds (parent members) along with Claire Bloom and Jill Treeby

(DET members) have been duly elected onto the Warrandyte High School Council for the next two years. WHS 2018 Musical ProductionI am very excited to announce that the co-directors for this year’s school production will be ex-students Tamsin Mackie and Morgan Thomas-Connor. Stay tuned for an announcement of this year’s show and the dates for auditions. Swimming SportsThe school enjoyed a very successful House Swimming Sports day on Tuesday 20 February. Colourful costumes and sporting excellence were the order of the day as students contested for individual honours and House glory. When the final results were tabulated Stiggant House was victorious. A more detailed recap of the day is included later in this edition of Gang Gang. Congratulations to all participants and well done to Katie Cook, our Sports Leader, for her excellent planning and management of the day.

Stephen ParkinPrincipal

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INVITATIONAll members of the school community are warmly invited to attend the

OFFICIAL LAUNCH ofSCRIBBLIT 2017/2018,

on WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2018All members of the school community are invited to attend: students, parents, grandparents, relatives and other family members, teachers and other staff members, ex-teachersScribblit is an annual publication that includes writing and art work produced by teachers and students of Warrandyte High School. Scribblit will be officially launched by Marie Brannan, the Professor of Education at Victoria University.The launch will take place in the DLC at the school.The program:

6:30 pm Drinks and nibblies Meet the writers, designers and editors7:00 Official Welcome Musical item7:10 Readings: Some students will read short extracts from their work.7:25 Official Launch of Scribblit by Marie Brennan, Professor of Education, Victoria

University7:45 Musical item and close

It will assist us greatly with catering if you could let us know that you plan to attend, and how many people that will be. You can do that by calling 98442749 or emailing the Office. All are welcome to this important event which celebrates the creativity of the students and teachers of Warrandyte High School.

Mikaela Fall and Barry Carozzi

Correct! The Warrandyte High School OPEN NIGHT is March 20!!!!! Tell all of your friends, relatives, neighbours, colleagues, associates, buddies and partners!

HOMEWORK CLUB – NOW ON TUESDAYS!Yes you heard it right! Our amazing HOMEWORK CLUB has now moved to Tuesdays from 3.30pm-4.30pm in the library! Every week there will be a minimum of 3 teachers ready and willing to offer assistance. How wonderful, no?

WORKING BEE – MARCH 13 – Tuesday 4pm-6pmThere will be the first WORKING BEE for 2018 on Tuesday March 13 commencing at 4pm and concluding at 6pm! Drinks and snacks will be provided as a reward for all of our hard work. It will be an early Autumn twilight working bee! How quaint, no? Preparing for our stunning OPEN NIGHT will be the primary aim. Painting and freshening up and maybe a little gardening will be the focus. If you have the time to spare, we would love you to come! Bring your children! Make it a family event! Drinks and stunning snacks provided at half time!If you can come, we would love you to register your availability to participate by notifying the front office either via email or phone by March 10. This is important because having an idea of the number of wonderful helpers we can expect will help determine what we should aim to achieve. And of course knowing the numbers helps for catering purposes. If you have any questions regarding the Working Bee itself, please contact our amazing office staff.International Student ProgramRecently, to celebrate the Chinese New Year, our International Students enjoyed a special New Year Festivities lunch which was organised for them by our International Coordinator: Summer! What fun and cheer was had by all! Visiting Kalinda Primary School and Warranwood Primary SchoolOn Tuesday February 27, a wonderful group from Warrandyte High School

visited Kalinda Primary School and another awesome group visited Warranwood Primary School on Wednesday February 28. At both schools we spoke to the Grade 5 and 6 students and teachers about the wonderful opportunities that exist right here at Warrandyte High School. We were very warmly received by both amazing primary schools and we would like to take this opportunity to once again express our thanks to both primary schools for having us. Who presented at Kalinda Primary School? Myself and 4 of our amazing students who are all former Kalinda Primary School students presented.I would like to take this opportunity to officially acknowledge the wonderful job Camryn Barnes, Annabelle Barrow, Thomas McLellan and Jackson Murray did at Kalinda Primary School. They spoke with elegance and flair and certainly represented Warrandyte High School wonderfully.Who presented at Warranwood Primary School in addition to Leigh Thomson and myself I hear you asking? The following 4 former students of Warranwood Primary School addressed the audience of Grade 5 and 6 students and teachers: Kenna Khaw, Orlando Martini, Ben Metcalf and India Robinson. As with the first group of students, these current Warrandyte High School students and former Warranwood PS students did us proud. What wonderful ambassadors for Warrandyte High School all of these students were! Many thanks indeed! Many more Primary School visits coming – including Wonga Park PS, Kangaroo Ground PS, Anderson’s Creek PS, Warrandyte PS and Panton Hill PS!Never a dull moment at Warrandyte High School!

Joseph CaruanaAssistant Principal

Powerful Learning & Teaching Team: Art, Technology, Health and P.E. and DramaFood Studies Department

We believe it is important for individuals to be empowered to make healthy choices and take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. Individuals must have practical opportunities to utilise theoretical knowledge and make informed decisions as a means of developing essential life skills.

Our department facilitates the development of knowledge and skills to assist with the development of independent, resourceful consumer citizens capable of making informed decisions.

Year 7Our Year 7s have been busy in the Food Studies kitchen;

• Creating a comic strip using the Edustar Comic Life program displaying their knowledge of safety and hygiene in the kitchen.

• Producing a Focaccia Melt and Berry Pancakes.

Year 8• Our Year 8s began the year by;

• Working in pairs creating a short 3-5 minute video on safety and hygiene in the kitchen.

• Producing tacos, fettucine carbonara and wholemeal pizza.

Year 9At Year 9 our subject is elective based. Students are given opportunities to investigate, design, produce and evaluate their own recipes. Students are currently completing their Burger Design Brief. They have also produced’

Vegetable nachos, curry puffs and a chicken and vegetable stir fry.

Year 10 Our Year 10s are currently learning about sustainable food practices and fair trade issues.

They have been producing;

Sustainable chocolate brownies and Lentil patties with salad

Leigh ThomsonPLTT Leader

From the Assistant Principal

Having fun in VCE Chemistry!Students became electrostatically attracted to their  learning this week with a game called ‘element speed dating’. Half the students were given a positively charged  ion while the other half were given a negatively charged ion. With only two minutes to bond to their partner they had to determine the formula and name of the ionic compound they would make when paired and draw a diagram of how their electrons were taken not shared between atoms. 

Leanne ZammitScience

Careers – Work ExperienceJust a reminder to ALL Year 10 students and

their parents. Work Experience is the last week of Semester 2

ie Monday June 25th to Friday June 29th. Work experience is considered an important

part of the Year 10 curriculum. Students should be actively looking for a placement, if they have

not already got something lined up. Recently I distributed the required form to Year 10’s during

Step Up, so anyone that missed out should come and see me to get a form.

During Step Up we will look at things like preparing a resume and Letter of Application.Students should try and find a placement is an area of future career interest, but if this is not possible, any real work experience is valuable. It looks good on your Resume and you might even get a part time job out of it.Obviously the best place to start is to ask around family, friends, neighbours or businesses you have contact with. If any parents have suggested sources for Work Experience, please pass them onto me, so I can follow up and help every student get a placement.Students wanting help with Work Experience should come in and see me in the Careers office, just inside the library. Or email me at bloom.claire.r@edumail.vic.gov.au!

Claire BloomCareers Coordinator

Ukulele classesIf you would like to play the ukulele

Here is an opportunity too good to refuse

Ukulele classes8:10 a.m - 8:55 a.m

Every WednesdayIn the Music Room

Commencing: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

PLEASE NOTEThere is no charge for the ukulele classes

While we do have a small collection of ukuleles

Participants will need to purchase their own instruments

Luckily, ukuleles are relatively inexpensive

Around $25 - $35

If you need to know moreFeel free to contact Barry Carozzi

or Peter MaillardetVia Compass

House Swimming SportsTuesday 20 February saw 350 Warrandyte High School students and teachers dressed in house colours and cheering loudly descend on Booroondara Sports Complex. It was a fantastic day with lots of students full of loud voices ready to swim and cheer their houses to victory. The weather was super kind providing us with perfect conditions for all events, cheering and some relaxing around the pool. It was great to see students giving it a go whether competing competitively or simply for the fun and in the spirit of gaining house points. A highlight for many of the students was the annual bombing contest from the 3m diving board which provided spectators with a wonderful display of different bombing techniques. You could hear the splash and the agony of some of the impact from the other end of the pool. The noodle race was also highly popular with students and earned house valuable points. In the end Stiggant were awarded Swimming House Champions for 2018 (2nd year in a row). Congratulations Stiggant.The final points tally was:Stiggant – 333 Michel – 299Newman - 293Anderson – 251In addition a House Swimming Champion Trophy was awarded to one student from each house. These students were recognized for gaining the most number of points for their house and for their eager participation on the day.The House Swimming Champions were:Stiggant – Georgia D’AmicoMichel – Kye HunterNewman – Harry DeakinAnderson – Abraham Arnaud Students who won an event will now progress through to the Mullum Division Swimming competition being held on Friday 9 March. We wish all these students the best of luck and am sure they will challenge themselves to give 100% and represent the school with pride. The day is not only about recognising swimming success but also about building house spirit, leadership and cross year level friendships for all students as well as students and teachers building relationship outside the classroom setting. As part of this, students were awarded

prizes for best dressed. This year the competition was at its highest with many fantastic costumes being made. The eventual winners of the competition were • Best Political statement: Trump Wall (Nathan

Fairchild, Nick Grace and Darcy Broad),• Best water themed costume: Skin Divers

(Kiralee Turpin, Jade Ryan and Maddie Goodman)

• ‘Hottest’ outfit: Three Devils (Brooke Turner, Eliza Shiels and Maddie Jennings)

• ‘That’s a good idea’ costume: Three Blind Mice (Alana Fenton, Ruby Martin and Maddie Kaye)

• ‘Very creative’: Crayola Crayons (Anya Tyssen, Jasmine Grisold, Amie Grisold, Lauren Eadie, Phoebe Joy and Victoria Olofsson)

In addition to these awards Angus Evans was awarded the house spirit award for competing in nearly every event, coming dressed as the ‘sushi swimmer boy’ and constantly encouraging others whilst also giving his best.The 8 house captains (Luke DeZwart, Ben Davies, Maddy Jennings, Tyson Jaksic, Kassie Jones, Tom Davis, Matt Baynon and Madison Goodman) did a fantastic job in promoting the day, encouraging students and developing house spirit. The day finished off with a house versus staff inflatable crocodile relay which was fiercely contested. Whilst there was much sabotage (and cheating) undertaken by all houses and the staff team the students still manage to come out victorious. Congratulations to all students and staff who involved themselves in this event. All students should be congratulated on their efforts and behaviour on the day. A big thank you also goes to all the staff who contributed to making the 2018 House Swimming Carnival a successful and enjoyable day

Katie CookPE/Sport Leader

PE and Sports News

Could you give us an hour or two of your precious time at the Warrandyte Festival Sausage Sizzle

(March 17th or 18th)?We are looking for volunteers for Saturday, 9-11am,

11-1pm, 1-3pm and 3-5pmand for Sunday 10-12pm, 12-2pm and 2-4pm.

This is a major High School fundraiser for the year. Join in the fun! Money raised supports the music program as well as other school

initiatives.Please Contact Margaret Kelly (MSG Committee) with any questions.

kellyclan03@icloud.com 0447 693 561Click here or copy and paste the link below into your browser to access the online portal and roster yourself on in a time that is convenient! See

you there!http://warrandytehighschoolmusicsupportgroup1.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=13307

Taking the ChallengeThis year, every Wednesday, Year 9 students are undertaking a program ‘Taking the Challenge.’ This program provides students with an opportunity to develop their social and teamwork skills and begins to prepare students for their future years of High School and the outside world. In our first week, students were required to create their own ‘sled’ out of pool noodles, cardboard boxes, tape and string. The sled needed to be able to carry a student around a race course without them touching the ground with a minimum of two students pulling. This task required students to work in a team, problem solve and be creative.

The following week students went on a walk from Warrandyte High School to Westerfolds Park for the P.E component in the program. In the upcoming week, students will be creating a Vlog of their experience, highlighting some of the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. This week, on Wednesday 21 February, students participated in a Leadership Workshop hosted by the local YMCA. This was the first of four sessions that will help students look at what leadership is, how to develop their leadership skills and how to build positive relationships with their peers. For the introduction session, students were required to consider what a leader is to them and why a leader can be important in a group situation.

Students worked as a team to participate in several hoola hoop challenges as well as who could create the tallest tower with only balloons, straws and sticky tape.Further in this week’s ‘Taking the Challenge Session’, students also looked into the online careers program WIRL and began taking positive steps in considering what they want their future to look like. They were able to take a ‘Career Quiz’ to see which careers may suit them best and began to develop and create a Career Action Plan and Profile that they will be able to use throughout this year and their upcoming years at Warrandyte High School.

Katie Cook, Martin Yates and Mikaela Fall, Taking the Challenge Co-ordinators.

JOIN IN THE FUN APRIL 28th

In case you don’t know, the Warrandyte HS Parent Association hold one big fun fund raiser each year – our annual Trivia Night.

In the past, we have raised money to do things like: put air conditioning in the VCE Centre, carpet in various parts of the school, update the DLC, improve seating around the yard, supply a defibrillator and more! Last year, we purchased the large backdrop needed in the theatre.

This year we are raising funds for the school grounds, and our Trivia Night theme is “It’s a Garden Party”

Now that does not mean you need to be a Botanist to answer the questions, we interpret our themes in very quirky ways!

You can book a table of 10 people or just come on your own and we will find you the best seat in the garden!

We’d especially love to see as many new parents as we can.

Details are: Sat April 28th at 7.00 sharp in the school theatre. BYO food and drink, tea and coffee supplied. $25/head

Feel free to dress up if that’s your thing or to decorate your table for a Garden Party (but you don’t have to)

Lots of prizes, fun games and an exciting silent auction. BOOK at the Office 9844 2749

If you can’t make it, can you offer support in terms of sponsorship and donations?

Contact Irene Vouterakos 0400 525 271

Warrandyte High 2018 Trivia Night

It’s a Trivia Garden PartySaturday April 28th

7.00 Warrandyte High Theatre

*Fun and Games for all*Lots of Great Prizes*Raising funds for our school grounds*Amazing silent auction bargains

Book your Seat or Table

9844 2749

Research Junior Football Club“The Family Club”

Do you want to play AFL footy in 2018?

We are now recruiting for our 2018 Boys teams U9, U10, U11, U16, U17 as well as Girls U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 teams.

Beginners & Experienced players all welcome!Training is on various weeknights and games are on Sundays

Season runs from late March until early August

For more info on girls junior teams contact Josie on0438 372 748

For more info on boys junior teams contact Adam on0409 946 918

E: secretary@researchjuniorfc.com.au

www.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au

You will have the opportunity toview and discuss

• Excellent Academic results• Student Leadership Opportunities• Sister School in China Exchange Program• Wide range of VCE acceleration opportunities• Extensive Sporting Program• Dynamic Musical Productions• Broad VET offerings• Maker Space

Open NightTuesday 20th March4-6pm and 6.45-8pm School Tours

6.15 Information Session

Further information:

9844 2749whs@warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au

Warrandyte High School has a designated bus parking zone inside the school grounds with school bus services running from North Croydon, Warranwood, Park Orchards, Wonga Park,

Research, Kangaroo Ground and Eltham. This is in addition to the regular National Bus service which stops just outside the school.

WarrandyteHigh School

+613 9844 2749Fax: +61 3 9844 1813

whs@warrandytehigh.vic.edu.auwww.warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au

cnr. Warrandyte & Alexander Roads,Warrandyte 3113