Cromer Courier

Northern Beaches Secondary College

Cromer Campus120 South Creek Road, Cromer NSW 2099

Telephone: 9981 1155 Fax: 9982 5398 Email: nbsccromer-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au website: www.cromer.nsw.edu.au

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From the Principal

Cromer Campus Executive Drop in to the Music Camp

Cromer Campus continues to provide a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities designed to foster

individual student talents. This week our growing band, choir and musical programs held their annual camp at The Collaroy

Centre. These programs are excelling with almost 50 students enjoying the experience this year. I visited them on their

first day, as did the Deputy Principals and every head teacher. This is an amazing and talented group of performers, who

will showcase some of their talents at next week’s Cromer Campus open night. Thanks go to their teachers and tutors for

their support and hard work.

Cromer Campus Open Night Tuesday 7th March 2017 4:30–7:30pm

At Comer Campus we strive to work in partnership with our feeder primary schools and our community. We continue to

strengthen these vital links assisting students to comfortably transition to their local public high school. Our open night

will be held at the school next Tuesday evening 4:30 – 7:30pm with Principal talks every hour at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30pm.

These will be followed by student performances and then student led tours of our campus. All staff, student leaders and

representatives of our P&C will be at the evening and will be available to discuss how Cromer Campus can best meet your

child’s educational requirements. Come along and experience the dynamic teaching and learning occuring at Cromer

Campus and meet our caring and committed staff. All prospective parents and students are welcome.

Term 1 Issue 2 Thursday 9th March 2017

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International Principals Visit Cromer Campus

A delegation of Dutch Principals was hosted at Cromer last week to observe our Campus’ implementaion of “Visible

Learning”. The principals commented on the overwhelming postive energy within the school from both teachers and

students and were impressed with our implementation of learning goals and success criteria occuring in the classrooms

at Cromer Campus. Visible learning is a research proven approach developed by Professor John Hattie, who appeared in

the recent ABC television series “Revolution High School”. The delegation will be taking back to the Netherlands the highly

successful approach used at Cromer Campus which centres around “collective teacher efficacy”. This is where teachers

across the school collaborate and work together implemeting consistent and visible teaching and learning practices with

a shared belief that they are making a difference. This great work is occuring at our school right now and it was our

pleasure to share and connect with this international delegation.

Justin Hong

Principal – NBSC Cromer Campus

P & C MEETING 2017

7.00 pm in the Staff Common Room

Tuesday 14 March

This year we will be celebrating our wonderful diversity on Harmony Day Eve, 20th March

between 11 and 12.40. We will be celebrating with performances and speeches to promote an

appreciation of the diversity of our school. I would love as many parents as possible to help with

the celebrations by assisting with cultural performances and food. The organising team, school

leaders and SRC will be holding a planning meeting in Week 7. If you are interested in coming

or can offer any help please get in touch as soon as possible by emailing or phoning me.

Elizabeth de Montfort

HT English/CAPA

Elizabeth.demontfort@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 99811155

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Hanoi Middle High School (Korea) visits Cromer Campus Fourteen students and two teachers visited Cromer Campus for nine days in February. The students were buddied by Cromer students.

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Cromer Campus is filled with the

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For enquiries about the exciting Music Programs at Cromer Campus contact: Head Teacher Fiona Bird Ph: 9981 1155 Ext 106 Music Staff: Cameron McKee Ph: 9981 1155 Andrew Small Ph: 9981 1155

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Transition Adviser

Report

The table to the right shows the courses

offered to our students. For many, university

study is now underway, while a small few

have decided to opt for a 6-12 month

deferral. A number of students have been

successful in attaining apprenticeships in

carpentry, hospitality, mechanics and

plumbing, while some have already

commenced full-time work. One of our

graduates will be heading overseas for Camp

USA to enjoy the American summer. We

wish all of our 2016 graduates the best with

their future studies and work commitments.

On Thursday 16th February, Kaitlyn Smith

(Year 12, 2016) came into school to meet

with Year 12. Kaitlyn shared her experiences

of Year 12 and provided advice on how

students can work consistently to achieve

their goals. Her study advice included

working in the right environment (a place

free from distraction) and using HSC

Syllabus dot points to organise a set of

“super-notes.” Kaitlyn will begin a B

Medical Sciences at Macquarie University in

July.

Also on February 16th, Year 11 Parents and

Students joined the staff at Cromer Campus for an information evening. Thank you to Ben Dolahenty, Brendan Foster,

Emma Gallo, Kate Gallo and Kacie Turner who participated in our various Q&A sessions and provided practical advice to

survive the shift to Year 11. Each of these students received excellent feedback from teachers, parents and students.

Finally, four of our Year 12 students had the chance to sit in on a studio audience

at Fox Studios. Each of these students had displayed an interest in performance

and production. Seeing a live show opened their eyes to the teamwork and micro-

management required to put together a smooth TV production. "This Time Next

Year," hosted by Karl Stefanovic, is expected to appear on Channel 9 later in the

year.

We would like to expose our students to a range of industries. If you know of any

experts who would be willing to share their experiences, please let me know.

Tracey Fairley, Transition Adviser

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9981 1155 (ext 139) tracey.genner@det.nsw.edu.au

Australian

Catholic

University

B Commerce

B Commerce and Global Studies

Macquarie

University

B Arts/Criminology

B Business Management

B Commerce

B Human Sciences

B Information Technology

B International Studies

B Medical Sciences

B Science LLB

B Security Studies

University of

Sydney

B Health Science/Nursing

University of

Technology

Sydney

B Science (Physics)

Diploma Communications (InSearch program)

University of

Wollongong

B Engineering/Physics

International

College of

Management

Sydney

B Sports Management

Northern Beaches

TAFE

Cert II Animal Studies

Cert III Carpentry

Cert III Commercial Cookery

Cert III Early Childcare

Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Cert IV Building and Construction

Cert IV Community Services

St Leonards

TAFE

Cert III Education Support

Cert III Information, Digital Media and Technology

Cert IV Plumbing and Services

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News from Integrated Studies Term 1 2017

We have had a great start to the New Year with all our delightful Year 7 students soon settling in to the new regimes

and expectations of high school. The students are encouraged to participate in all the school activities provided and

to work towards increasing their independence throughout their high school years. Our students Jack, Christina and

Kayla had a wonderful time at camp.

Many of the Integrated Studies students also demonstrated their strong swimming skills as they participated whole-heartedly in the Swimming Carnival and contributed to the school spirit and team scores by entering as many races as they could. Many of our students are also registered with Special Olympics in swimming, so their times can be used for those events as well.

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The Work Experience Program has started up again and we are very lucky to be able to run an enclave work experience

program at the company Fighting Chance. We have three students from Mrs Francis’ class, Liam, Sophia and Priscilla,

who attend this program in their final year of school so they are accustomed to the world of work when they leave

school. We also have many students form Mrs Sullivan’s class who have started Work Experience in open employment

in the community. As they have all started in new work placements, their photos will appear in the next newsletter.

Students in Mrs Golding’s Visual Arts classes have jumped straight into demonstrating their visual arts skills by

submitting an entry into the 17th Toyota Dream Car competition. This annual competition encourages students to

imagine the future and design a vehicle that takes into account environmental, economic and social needs. The key

focus is sustainability and so many students were thinking about alternate power sources and how their vehicle could

assist with keeping the environment safe and clean. Some of the completed entries below showcase the very many

talented and imaginative artists amongst the Integrated Studies students.

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The students in Mrs Francis’ class, Year 10-11-12F, have been putting their Lifeskills lessons into practice. They are slowly developing a kitchen corner in their classroom, which is already equipped with a lovely new microwave, thanks to the wonderful generosity of Noah’s parents, Mr and Mrs Frame. We really cannot thank you enough for your generosity as having the microwave in the classroom supports the development of the students’ independence in using this appliance in a safe and productive manner. We also have a very, very old, bar fridge, thanks to Mrs Francis, and have acquired an electric kettle - it is a work in progress. I’m sure you will see from the photos that the students are very capable in these skills, so please encourage them to help you at home with these basic tasks so their confidence and ability strengthens.

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Premier’s Reading Challenge Morning Tea

14th February was not only Valentine’s Day, it was also Library Lover’s Day.

What a great day to celebrate success at Cromer by having a morning tea in

the library.

Congratulations to the following students who successfully completed the

2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge and received a certificate from the

Premier of NSW.

Year 8:

Bradlee Smith, Anthea Teofilo, Silan Yavuz, Jordan Nicholson, Tolisi Mahina, Alifeleti Latu, Aminah Alhamid, Eloise Pugh, Ellie Loveridge, Ben Allen, Sisilia Thomas, Sela Tamale, Kalosipani Hopoate, Stacey Loft, Joel Cushway, Marie Munda, Ali Cowland, Rajan Bhalla, Jylan Stuart, Sarah Randall, William White-Ford, Jake Mastroianni, Harrison Marsh

Year 9: Shawn Hutton, Jayden Hurst, Joseph Pellicer, Olivia Holliday

Some of the Premier’s Reading Challenge Participants -

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Year 7 Camp – Morisset

Over the days 6-8th February, all of Year 7 left their comfort zone (and air

conditioning) and went on Year 7 Camp. The three days were filled with

laughs, fun, adventure and many students challenged themselves and

accomplished things they thought they would never do.

We were blessed with no rain, apart from one morning before breakfast, hot

temperatures, high humidity and plenty of excitement. Some of the

activities the students (and teachers) took part in were High Ropes Course,

Mud World, Canoeing, Team Challenge, Sailing, Snorkelling, Multi-Climb and

the always fun Dual Flying Fox. At night students took part in a Challenge

Night and on the second night, it was Night-Time Commando, which

involved the teachers taking hostages in the bush, and Year 7 students in

small teams trying to rescue them. I don’t know who had more fun on this

activity, the teachers or the students, it was defiantly a highlight for me.

The food for the students was your typical camp food - everyone enjoyed it and ate a whole lot of it. You know that the

students are having a great time when you head into the Dining Hall and it is full of students talking, laughing and

getting to know each other.

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From dawn to well after lights out, the students were

highly engaged and entertained. Even with a bit of

‘down-time’ before and after dinner, just when you

thought that there was no way they could keep

running around, they just kept running and playing

and having a great time.

A big thank you to the 20 or so Year 10 Peer Support Leaders who came on camp to support our lovely new Year 7’s. They

went out of their way to ensure that the Year 7’s were all ok, helped out with home sickness, encouraged to challenge

themselves, always happy to help with equipment and provided another avenue for students to go to for help.

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To the wonderful staff who came from Comer, Mr Moran, Ms Francis, Ms Black and Mr Delrennie, camps like this would

never run without the support of teachers like you. They took time out of their own lives, away from their own families

to ensure that camp was a tremendous experience for all involved.

Finally I would like to thank all the Year 7 students who attended the

camp. What an amazing camp, so much fun, so many highlights, so

much laughter and enjoyment. I hope you all know the students in

your year a little better, and I now know you guys a little better as

well.

Mr Craig Amery Year 7 Adviser

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Sport is going full steam ahead with knockout games, carnivals and trials all happening.

Cromer’s 41st Annual Swimming Carnival, 2017

Cromer’s swimming carnival was held at the Warringah Aquatic Centre on 17th February, with solid

participation by our students. Congratulations to all swimmers and staff on a very successful and

enjoyable carnival.

Special congratulations goes to our record breaker, Sophie McGovern, who broke her own record

from 2016 in the 50m Butterfly 17+ Girls, with a time of 33.72 (S. McGovern 34.00 (2016)). This is very

impressive, Sophie!

Special congratulations also go out to our Age Champions:

12 years Bella Pickering and West La Torraca

13 years Olivia Schumacher and Luke Emery

14 years Eloise Pugh and Jaydon Dolahenty

15years Tyra Perry and Connor Aitken

16years Tara Schmidt and Brendan Haithwaite

17+years Sophie McGovern and Ben Dolahenty

These students will be officially acknowledged at our annual Sport

Award Ceremony later this year.

Warringah Zone Swimming Carnival, 2017

Students who competed at the School carnival and placed either 1st or 2nd overall in their events are

now eligible to progress to the Warringah Zone Swimming Carnival. This will be held at the Warringah

Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 7th March. Here, students will compete against the top swimmer in their

age groups from Barrenjoey HS, Pittwater HS, Narrabeen HS, NBSC Manly Campus and NBSC

Freshwater Senior Campus. Students have been issued with permission notes to be returned with

payment and team lists are located on the Sport notice boards.

Students are to make their own way to the carnival. The warm up is scheduled for 8.30am, with a

9am start. Miss Crawford and Ms Bonello (NBSC Cromer) are the carnival managers, so please

address any queries to them.

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Please ensure that your child/dependent is familiar with the ‘shallow water dive entry’ information

located at

http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/4265/DIVING_Upper_High_School_Po

werPoint.pdf as they may be required to enter the pool at the shallow end for relays.

Students with eligible impairments must be classified if they wish to compete in

representative school sport as an athlete with a disability in Swimming, X-C and Athletics.

Please contact your Sports Coordinators or follow the link to Swimming Australia

http://www.swimming.org.au/article.php?group_id=6675 and Sport Inclusion Australia

http://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/

Year 9 and 10 Recreational Sport

Students participating in water sports completed their Surf Rescue Certificate in Week 3 and are now

reaping the benefits at sport. This certificate is mandatory, ensuring that students have adequate

swimming ability, understand how to select safe swimming areas and can actively perform a rescue

using a surf craft. All students passed with flying colours!

Cromer Students’ Amazing Achievements

George Kanongataa and Langi Gleeson- RUGBY UNION: George attended the Sydney North-East

Rugby Union Open trials and was selected in the training squad. From here, the final team will be

selected. Good Luck George!

Tim Gavidi – RUGBY UNION: Tim attended the Sydney North-East Rugby Union Open trials, however due

to his age, he selected for the U16 team instead. Great effort Tim!

Knockout Sport

Boys Open Basketball

The Boys Open Basketball team played a nail biting

game against Hunter Hill HS in round 2 of the Sydney

North Schools, NSWCHSSSA knockout. According to

Mr Hanna (Coach), they played an extremely good

game, but went down by three points in the end,

finishing the game at 37-34. Well done boys!

Boys Open Tennis

The Boys Open Tennis came up against a strong

Pittwater High team in the first Round of the Stan Jones Trophy, tennis knockout. At very late notice,

Dejan and Aidan filled in for two absent students.

Our boys played with true conviction and displayed great spirit throughout their matches, considering

the calibre of players they were up against. We were defeated in all matches. We would like to convey

our best wishes to Pittwater in their next round of matches. Thanks Mr van der Wallen for organising

and coaching the team!

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Open Boys Touch

Congratulation to the open boys’ team who had

a very close game against Epping Boys High

School in round 2 of the Sydney North, NSWCHSSA

Knockout Competition. Unfortunately, they were

defeated 6 – 4, so will not progress in this

competition. The boys played well, demonstrating

good skills and respect at all times, with Decan

organising many of the plays.

Thanks Mrs Marsters for coaching the team and

Tua Marsters for refereeing the game. Great

team work boys!

Sydney North Trials/Results

https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/

Please check the website for trial dates, information and entry forms and results or speak

to your School Sport Coordinators. There are many trials this term so don’t miss out. To

navigate through this new website, select ‘Representative School Sport’, then, ‘Sydney

North’, then, ‘view calendar’. All the necessary information is in the calendar.

Like us on Facebook at NBSC Cromer Campus Sport

NBSC Cromer Campus for everything else Cromer!!!

Here at Cromer Campus we do our best to report on and acknowledge our Students sporting

achievements. Please email alexandra.bonello@det.nsw.edu.au or private message NSBC

Cromer Campus Sport with your child’s results and achievements and any good action photos.

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Term 1 2017

Week 7B

Tuesday 7 March Warringah Zone Swimming Carnival Cromer Campus Open Evening 4.30pm – 6.30pm

Wednesday 9 March Music Camp Showcase and BBQ

Friday 10 March School Photo Day

Week 8A

Tuesday 14 March School Photo Day (for absentees from March 10)

Thursday 16 March Silver Morning Tea College GAT Test

Week 9B

Monday 20 March Concert Band Excursion to Sydney Opera House Harmony Day Activities (P3 & 4)

Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 March NBSC GATS Project (Year 7)

Saturday 25 March Design Make Innovate Finalist Expo Cromer Campus

Week 10A

Monday 27 March to Friday 7 April Year 12 Half Yearly Exams

Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 March NBSC GATS Project (Year 7)

Tuesday 28 March NBSC GATS Presentation

Wednesday 29 March Year 7 Vaccination Day

Friday 31 March School Cross Country Carnival

Week 11B

Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April Year 12 Half Yearly Exams Year 8 Learning Conversations/Parent Interviews

Wednesday 5 April Year 7 Parent Forum & Principal’s Morning Tea

GUIDED SCHOOL TOURS

Please contact the school on 9981 1155 EXT 128

to book a place on the Principals’ next tour.