The Bonnyrigg BulletinIssue 4 The School’s Best News Source Term 4

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GraduationAt the end of Term 3, families and teachers gathered together at Marconi Club to celebrate all of the Year Twelve students hard or and acco lish ents. The Year Twelve cohort was awarded a graduation certificate and a Year Seven vers s Year Twelve comparison photo, leaving many of the students reminiscing about their junior years.

The night was filled with heartwarming speeches provided by Ms. Leung, Ms. Dikhil and the 2019 school captains. Mr. Bryce managed to bring a smile on everyone’s faces with his creative video filmed in Moscow, Russia. Bonnyrigg High School wishes the very best to the class of 2019 arry the knowledge you’ve obtained throughout the years with you al a s!

Congratulations to the following students who displayed outstanding academic achievements throughout the year:

By: Tianna Luangrath

Industrial Technologies; Timber: Aleksander GolubCommunity and Family Services: Sharon LuuPDHPE: Blessing MutsapataPhysics: Michael LeSociety and Culture: Sotheary ThachSoftware Design and Technology: Ryan LeSpanish Beginners:Manar Al-OgaidiMusic: Ethan SustanoInformation and Digital Technology: Semisi NgoueInformation Processes and Technology: Ryan Ly (12R5)Japanese Beginners: Linh NguyenJapanese Continuers: Mason MaruuraMathematics Extension 2: Michael LeMathematics: Nguyen Kieu Oanh LeMathematics Extension 1: Si Qui Do

Economics: Jade DangEngineering Studies: Billy SramonteEnglish Advanced: Christine TranEnglsih EALD: Emy ChaoEnglish Extension 1: Aditya PatilEnglish Extension 2: Manar Al-OgaldiSport Coaching: Mike OdishoSport, Lifestysle & Recreation: Ricky NguyenTextiles and Design: Justin ThaiVietnamese Continuers: Nguyen Kieu Oanh LeVisual Arts: Sang HoWork Studies: Annie TranMathematics Standard 2: James DobkowskiModern History: Stegan Vujanic

Ancient History: Vivien NguyenBiology: Stefan VujanicBusiness Servicyhhes: Natalia YoukhanaBusiness Studies: Sang HoChemistry: Komar GhafourmejadChinese Continuers: Krystal TranChinese Extension: Anvela PoChinese and Literature: Yiqiong GuoConstruction: Adam MishaalDance: Sara NguyenDrama: Katelyn Bassett-WiltonPhysics: Michael LeDesign and Technology: Stefan VujanicLegal Studies: Blessing MutsapataMathematics Standard 1: Jazz Nguyen

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from x1 to x11Issue 4 By Anna So Term 4

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The transition from ear 11 to ear 12 can be a difficult t er i ortant ste or so e the transition from ear 11 to ear 12 began on Monday the 14th of October, 2019. Many dreaded the day but some even rejoiced in it.

‘I don’t want to be here...’ - Sarah Duong ‘I’m just happy that school will be over soon!’ - Crystal Nguyen

Year 12 is the year of the HSC and VCE t is a year placed on a pedestal for most students. It is very common that students are told that there is a life ‘after’ the HSC or VCE. Although some do not feel that way, there are many who do. ‘I don’t really think much about the future, I just push through

Many are starting to feel the pressure with some already complaining about the amount of stress that they are dealing with;

‘Teachers are giving us more homework than we can actually do.....I feel so overwhelmed by it’ -Katherine Mai

Managing stress is vital in the senior year. Stress can put o� motivation and productivity resulting in work being missed and the necessity to catch up.

But why are students feeling so much pressure? ‘....... it goes towards your , determines your future and the job that you want.’- Angela Sabojlovic

Students are advised to not feel as though their entire future relies on the completion of the HSC. There are many alternatives routes to attending university and life after high school.

However, if your goal is to head into university after the HSC, then the best solution is to STUDY! Here are some tips to the most e�cient studying: - Switching o� all possible distractions. - Read through notes consistently after school. - Take additional notes in class when the teacher is speaking.

But the most important aspect to all of these study tips is to stay hydrated and take momentary breaks. Studying should not be stressful. It is the last year of high school so the best thing students can do is to enjoy it!

There are also additional aspects of being apart of year 12 - the jackets! The year 12 of 2020 were able to choose their designs and their nicknames. It was a di�cult process with many di�erent opinions but thegrade came together and voted on the best looking jacket.

The greatest feature of this jacket was its reversible aspect - it has a waterproof side and cotton �eece side. Perfect to prepare for any weather adversities (except for summer!). Although, seemingly unintentional, it also seemed apparent that the male populace of the school sported the waterproof navy side and the female populace fashioned the inverse! Most of the school seemed quite content with the jackets.

Although year 12 may be a di�cult process, it’s important to enjoy every moment of it. The last year of high school should be a great journey into adulthood!

Feels the same‘Cuz it goes towards your hsc - determines your future and the job you want’- Shirley Lee and Angela Sabojlovic

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from x1 to x11Issue 4 By Anna So Term 4

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Researching and consulting the careers advisor is recommended if students feel as though they need to find an alternate route to university.

However, if your goal is to head into universit after the HSC, then the best a for ard is to STUDY! Here are some tips to st d effecti el

- Switch off all possible distractions.- Read through notes consistently after

school.- Take additional notes in class when the teacher is speaking.

But ost i ortantl stay hydrated and take reg lar breaks. Studying should not be stressful. It is the last year of high school so the best thing

o can do is to enjoy it!

eing in ear 12 does co e ith one ri ilege - the jackets! The ear 12 of 2020 were able to choose their designs and their nicknames. It was a difficult process with many different opinions but the grade came together and voted on the best looking jacket.

The best feature of the chosen jacket was its reversible aspect - it has a waterproof side and a cotton fleece side a ing it erfect to rotect against the inter ele ents. coincidence, it see s that the a orit of the male populace of the grade sports the waterproof navy side and the female populace fashions the inverse!

Although ear 12 may be a difficult ear, it is important to enjoy every moment of it. The last year of high school should be a great journey into adulthood!

‘ it goes towards your determines your future

and the job you want ’ - Shirley Lee and Angela Sabojlovic

The 2020 Dream TeamIssue 4 By: Lara Nguyen Term 4

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n Term 4, the SRC renewed with new school captains, prefects and e ec ti e members. Members of the senior executive team include school captains (Abbey-Jane Bergan and Sylvia Tran), vice captains (Samuel Lee and Margaret Bayato), senior prefects (Kevin Nguyen and Lam Huynh) and international representative (Kathy Nguyen).

Bonnyrigg High School ro otes changing gender dynamics of leadership by electing two female school captains. This is a first within o r school’s history of leaders! Another new leader role is the senior representative for international students, who re resents the demands for the growing number of overseas students within the school. Leadership within Bonnyrigg is accommodating for changes in the school - the choices of both staff and students make improvements to the school.

Sylvia Tran says, “Being a representative of the school has made me feel fulfilled every time I complete a project. As a person who believes in success when serving others, being a part of the student representative body has fueled my purpose into attending school every day as I have found a purpose every day when I step into school grounds and know I’m a part of a student body that is improving the experience of students in the school. The thing that drives me into making a change within the school is my passion; my passion to help people in our generation and use of that passion to serve as a purpose in society. I would love to see the next generation of leaders lead the world to the greater good.”

Samuel Lee recalls a memorable contribution to the school community he has worked on as a member of the SRC. “Hands down, my favourite project which I

involved with is obviously the Year 7 Bonding Day. Just seeing friendships start out and form with students who may not talk to each other now talking; it’s just very rewarding whilst also heart-warming.”

The 2020 SRC is looking forward to create certain initiatives that will bring awareness to student and teacher mental health, raising money to improve the schools’ facilities and increasing school morale overall.

Without hesitation, Bonnyrigg will lay down the path and clear it to allow the 2020 senior executive team to arrive. Connections. Honesty. Excellence. Empathy. Respect. The lot is �lled with the school’s spirit of the CHEER values! May they bring forth leadership to revolutionise the school.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” said Mother Teresa amongst a crowd of famished children in Kolkata, India.

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It was a means of alleviating the disparities between the poor and rich within a fnancially inequitable society. Through this, we recognise the importance of

incorporating change. Mother Teresa’s drive for change allowed her to become a beacon of goodness within a community. It’s inspiration from her and others who have contributed to improvements within the community. n essence, when we ins ire a change worth implementing, a community prospers.

Issue 4 By: Lara Nguyen Term 4

Bring Back The Bush

By: Roy Lim

On Thursday the 19th of September, 60 students from Year 7 and 8 travelled to Bungarribee Park in Doonside he planted native wildflowers and trees to hel restore the original landscape, so animals can live in its environment.

Upon entering the park, students were greeted with light rain. As they settled, the two educators paid respect to the Aboriginal owners of the land, introduced the park and explained their mission to grow plants and flowers, and to bring the environment back to its original form.

After the students got to planting, they placed their plants in pre-made holes and filled the holes ith soil, so their plant would stay intact and gro

Even though the task was very muddy and soggy, the students had lots of fun planting wild�owers in the park, and were treated to a giant playground after having lunch.

"It was a very fun day and it was nice to be a part of restoring the environment to be a greener place." - Jayda 8B

"I liked Bring Back the Bush because we got to learn about plants and animals in local wildlife and how to place plants in soil." - Trinh 8I

Greening Australia is an environmental organisation founded in 1982, aiming to protect, restore and conserve Australia's native vegetation. Growing more trees in Australia can help with the ongoing climate crisis, through absorbing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas in the atmosphere that contributes to the hole in the ozone layer which ultimately exposes the human population to more radiation.

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The Green DreamIssue 4 By Jimmy Ly Term 4

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As climate change is on the rise, people have been scrambling to find solutions to help save the environment. ig organisations like the United Nations have made efforts to stop the growing problem ust like the world leaders, students of Bonnyrigg High School has come together and formed the Green Team he

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he tea is led by Mr Krishna. Twice a week, the team will isit staffrooms to collect their papers and recycle them. Originally the team was created in Term 1, Week 6 2019 with only 11 members he Green Team has since e anded and are still growing. The st dents ha e ha e a ar ed contri tion efore the tea , papers were mixed in with rubbish and hence those a ers ere not rec cled. e arate ins ean the a er ill go to a rec cling facilit ‘It's a good cause for the environment and I think recycling or thinking of the environment can be started from anywhere ’ -Mr Krishna.

eachers aren t the onl ones that can access these ins tudents can join in by simply asking their teacher or a near staffroo where you can recycle your papers. With the joint effort of our school, we can make our community a better place for everyone.

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Relay For lifeIssue 4 By Cindy Dinh and Vivien Nguyen Term 4

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hro gho t the ear some students and teachers ndertoo ario s re arations for ela or ife a ancer o ncil e ent located at the airfield ho gro nd. ela or ife is a

f ndraiser where participants walk on a track the more laps walked res lts in more money raised for cancer.

t dents ol nteered for the overnight event in er ith r eslie The volunteers frequently attended weekly meetings and sold chocolate around the school to fundraise extra money for the ital ca se.

n earl Saturday morning of the 15th of November teachers and students gathered on the field of Fairfield howground and began setting up their tents in re aration to stay overnight. They also began to set up their fundraising stall hich incl ded an athletic test, where people could isit and pay for a chance to measure their athletic ability.

Athletic tests included, the grip test, jump height, agility, and flexibility. It was set up as a competition with prizes for whoever came first in those categories. All around the grounds there were stalls from all sorts of communities, all fundraising for the cancer council. The participants got to enjoy some performances on stage with music constantly being played for their entertainment.

Everybody from different religious groups, cultural groups, and schools came together to fundraise for the cancer council, some even came up to the market next to the event where some stores there were also raising money for the

ancer ouncil. By 8pm everyone gathered around the stage to pay their respects to the people that had lost their lives to cancer they walked a memorial march and observed as lights were placed around the word ‘hope’ that had been placed there for the event.

cti ities then res ed and people were free to do as they pleased his included walking more laps, sleeping in their tents, playing sports games, or talking to friends. This kept up all through the night until 6am on Sunday where everyone ate breakfast and got ready to go home.

Bonnyrigg High School managed to earn $1012.66 all while having fun. The money raised was such an amazing feat and will contribute towards cancer research. Thank you Mr Leslie and Ms Bilbija for organising this worthwhile event.

Resolving Social IssuesIssue 4 By Tanya Nguyen Term 4

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On the 16th of October 2019, the Bonnyrigg High Resolves group hosted a high Resolves night, which was held at the library, to showcase their amazing work and projects throughout this year. This year ear 10s foc sed on the social iss es of mental health and toxic relationships he ear 9s focused on people who were struggling such as the homeless. Once 4 hit, teachers and students observed the hard work that the igh esol es students had put in. The ear 9 and ear 10 High Resolves team had spent the whole day decorating their stalls for the night. They had pictures of their process from planning and organising their projects, all the way to their finished outcomes.

One ear group had a display of items such as socks and toiletries where people could also donate more items to help those in need. Some creative groups had put in so much dedication to make short videos about their social justice issue hese ideos ere sent to the Department of Education, where it was distributed to other schools! The students also had small notecards with inspirational quotes rinted on the o e notecards incl ded strategies to help cope with any mental health issues that may affect both students and teachers. One group had the creative idea of using Winnie the Pooh characters to assist in their promotion for mental health awareness.

“My thought on it? It was amazing fantastic really being able to see the display of the students passion, commitment and efforts in promoting social justice issues in society. I’m extremely proud of each and every single one of the students.” - Ms Al-Bakri

Thank you to all of the students that have participated in High Resolves! You have done such an exceptional o in raising awareness in not only our school but the surrounding ones as well. We would also like to thank s Al bakri as well as s Trees for organising this insightful night!

Girls In ConstructionIssue 4 By: Vivien Nguyen Term 4

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From the 5th August - 16th October this year, t ent Bonnyrigg High School Year 9 girls participated in an enriching project that required them to use and develop their management and construction skills. The project was run by the Giants Sydney Football Club and sponsored by a real estate company Mirvac who created the ‘Mirvac and Giants Goals project ’

The project’s goal was to promote careers in project management and construction for girls. Ms Gromof recruited the girls to participate in the program. During the �rst meeting, the girls were divided into 4 groups in which they were provided options to either “Build to Rent” or “Retail a store”.

“It was to get this opportunity because most females really don’t pick construction as a job due to all the stigma around it”- C Dinh

On their second meeting, each group was introduced to a mentor from Mirvac to help them with their projects.

he girls met up every week to work on their projects.Another part of the program involved an excursion to the Greater Western

Sydney Giants’ home base. They were able to see how and where the players trained ost importantly the girls met some of the women working for the Giants. The girls listened to the women talk about their life and how they progressed to work for Giants ome were football enthusiasts hilst others just really liked managing a sports team.

The day also involved a visit to Rhodes shopping centre. A tour guide led the girls around the shops and explained the motives behind structuring the shopping center the way they had. This helped the girls develop their project management skills as they now had an idea of how to set up or retail their shopping center.

After that day the girls spent more time every week to work on their projects, through the holidays until they presented their projects. Only a single group from Bonnyrigg was chosen as best to present to the CEO of Mirvac.

Mirvac to help them with their projects.

Girls In ConstructionIssue 4 By: Vivien Nguyen Term 4

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On the 16th of October, the last day of the program, the girls went to Mirvac's o�ce building. There, the chosen group presented their projects as well asstudents from Granville and Burwood high school.

They also met irvac employees and learnt ore a o t what management and construction was and how the female employees got into the at ical job.

At the end of the day all the students were sent home with small gifts and a bit more knowledge about the type of future they could aim for.

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thankyou for reading this terms article and we hope to see you again next year merry christmas and happy new year!

Credits:- Roy Lim- Tianna Laungrath

- Cindy Dinh- Vivien Nguyen- Danielle Luu - Jimmy Ly

- Ms Li - Ms Xu

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