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THE REDGUM GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Innovation Opportunity Diversity Success

ISSUE 2 TERM 1 6 April 2016

Annual School Conference – Teaching Reading and Writing in All Subjects On Saturday 5th March the school held its annual conference for all teaching staff. The focus of this professional learning day was the explicit teaching of literacy in all key learning areas. Led by Ms Rani Levett, Literacy Leader and Head Teacher English, teachers analysed NAPLAN data, identified the literacy requirements within their course syllabuses and immersed themselves in strategies to support and improve student reading and writing skills. Feedback from all conference delegates was extremely positive with teachers inspired to continue to develop student tasks to build confident and proficient readers and writers in all classrooms. Year 12 Half Yearly Exams When this newsletter is published Year 12 will have started their Half Yearly Exams and I am aware many have been working extremely hard in order to be thoroughly prepared for this important assessment time. This is a difficult time for both students and parents/carers and it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to maximise results and manage the stress of exams. Parents can encourage students to eat balanced meals, drink plenty of water, get 8 hours sleep and exercise moderately in order to boost concentration whilst both studying and in the exam room. Students need to have a study timetable to ensure they are spending adequate time on each course. They need to summarise their notes for each course under the Syllabus dot points if appropriate; access the BOSTES website to review past papers and make sure they practice their writing under exam conditions in order to be thoroughly prepared. When in doubt students must seek out their best and most reliable resource – their teachers! Year 12 are wished all the very best for these exams and are reminded to make sure they take careful note of the feedback teachers give them after the exams have been graded and marked to ensure they fully understand how they can improve upon their responses in the future. Even the student who is placed first can improve and continually strive for excellence. Farewell Ms Jodie Wilson, Science Faculty, is moving to Queensland and therefore will no longer be teaching at Glenwood High School. Ms Wilson has been a temporary teacher in the Science faculty for the past four years and has worked tirelessly to inspire students in the fields of Science and Biology. She has also, been the school coordinator of the Premier’s Volunteering Awards for the past two years and has been an inspiration to the amazing student volunteers.

From the Principal

"The brook would lose its song if you removed the rocks. - American Proverb

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Mr Bruce Rennie, Technical Support Officer, is retiring and moving to the coast. For the past four years Mr Rennie has ensured student DER devices were working at all times and has been instrumental in the establishment of the BYOD program.

Both Ms Wilson and Mr Rennie will be a great loss to Glenwood and they are wished all the very best for a wonderful future. NAB Work Inspiration Under the guidance of the amazing Ms Simone Fevre, Careers Adviser, twenty Year 10 students participated in the NAB Work Inspiration mentoring program at North Sydney for three days in March. Students were mentored in the areas of goalsetting, communication and networking skills. All students thoroughly enjoyed their three days finding the insight and advice from so many successful young professionals inspirational. Glenwood High School was the only comprehensive public school to be invited to participate in the program.

The facilitator of the program commented on the manners and appreciation displayed by the Glenwood students with all of them making a concerted effort at the end of the first day to seek him out and thank him for the opportunity to learn so much from successful industrial professionals. Glenwood is very proud of the many ways in which our students continue to show respect for others, recognising that this is the Glenwood way for all school community members. NAPLAN – Year 7 & 9 As many of you are aware the nationwide NAPLAN assessment will take place on 10th, 11th and 12th May, 2016. We shall be spending time preparing Year 7 & 9 for this assessment. Currently Year 9 are completing work during Connect honing their literacy skills. The written component will be either a persuasive text or a narrative. At present teachers are focusing on ensuring students understand the structure of an exposition and narrative text and have the opportunity to practise writing such a text. Parents/carers are asked to please reinforce the importance of mastering this skill as successful writing will support student learning far beyond school.

Congratulations Throughout March we have had much cause for celebration as Glenwood students continue to shine in many fields. Our congratulations goes to:

The Glenwood High School Diversity Team led by Mr Rob Leaver who organised a most amazing Harmony Day. A wonderful day was had by all on Friday 11th March, 2016 with an exceptional concert and students leading workshops. The usual multicultural food stalls were a great hit with food selling out very quickly, followed by music and dancing in the quad.

Our swimming champions at the Sydney West Swimming at Sydney Olympic Park: Brayden Smith 14, 1st 200mIM (individual medley), 1st 200m Fresstyle, 1st 100m Backstroke, 2nd 100m breast stroke, 2nd 100m freestyle. He should also come close to being age champion. Tayla Wright 14, 2nd 200m freestyle, 2nd 100m backstroke, 3rd 200IM, 3rd 100m freestyle. Aslee Lakeman 17, 2nd 100m butterfly, 3rd 50m freetyle, 3rd 100m freestyle, 3rd 200m freestyle. Yoong Ling Kilgannon 16, 2nd 100m Butterfly, 3rd 200m freestyle and Daniel Lakeman 13, 2nd 100m butterfly. These students will be competing at the State swimming 3rd-5th April.

On that same weekend, Ashlee, Tayla and Brayden also, qualified for the National Age Swimming Championships held in Adelaide.

Jeshurun Pillay, Year 7, who has qualified to compete in the NSW All Schools Junior Golf Championships in early May.

The following students who did a brilliant job coaching Year 5 & 6 students for the Ridges Debating Competition: Patrick Gleeson, Joshua Brooks, Nina Matani, Jolene Adair, Aalapi Sreekhumar, Isabella Kershaw, Stephanie Villamonte and Maddalyn Bokenham.

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The Lawn Bowls Team – Josh Gleeson and Michael Perry, Year 7, Laura Bunting,

Year 8, Nipun Wellapulli, Patrick Gleeson, Alana Head and Jackson Bunting, Year 10, Kirrily Hand and Madison Usher Year 11 who were recognised as absolutely brilliant ambassadors for Glenwood High School when they competed in the NSWCHS Bowls

tournament in March. The team will be representing Macquarie Zone competition on the 6th May for a placement in the Sydney West Team. Congratulations to the girls team Alana Head, Madison Usher, Kirrily Hand and Laura Bunting for representing the girls team in Wollongong for State (CHS).

Laura Bunting, Year 8 who was announced the overall winner of the Musical Theatre Award at the prestigious three day Dance Off Dance Camp from 30th March—1 April. Laura competed against students from Year 12 to Year 7, including a number of students from specialist Creative and Performing Arts High Schools. An amazing effort !

The following students who did a brilliant job coaching Year 5 & 6 students for the Ridges Debating Competition: Patrick Gleeson, Joshua Brooks, Nina Matani, Jolene Adair, Aalapi Sreekhumar, Isabella Kershaw, Stephanie Villamonte and Maddalyn Bokenham.

Vincent He, Year 12, for selection in the Sydney West Open Boys’ Basketball Team to play

at the State Championships in May.

Wishing you all a safe and happy term break, Erla McMaster Principal

Is your Child a Star outside of School?

Glenwood High would love to hear about your child’s

success outside of school. Being all activities such as

Sport, Dancing, Singing, Community involvments etc.

We would love to share your story on our facebook page

or school newsletter.

Please email kate.joel2@det.nsw.edu.au with photos

along with a brief description on what you have

achieved

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From the Deputy Principal Desk:

“The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority.

The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority.

The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking.” A. A. Milne

The end of Term 1 has arrived so quickly and it has been a productive term for all members of our

Glenwood High School learning community. All students are actively engaged in assessments

tasks, class test, exams and extra curricula opportunities. Staff are actively engaged in

programming, assessment and reporting and professional development. We have a focused and

creative learning community evident across the whole school, which is reflected in the passion and

dedication all students and staff go about their tasks. It is also, a joy to see students and staff

building positive relationships as they progress along the learning continuum together. We would

like to thank all staff, students and parents for their continued efforts and enthusiasm towards all

aspects of the teaching and learning process during Term 1.

Uniform:

Glenwood High School is very proud of our student body and parent support regarding uniform. Students wear their uniform with pride. This standard is one that we wish to uphold in 2016. As we approach the cooler months please ensure students have the correct jumper or jacket. These are available in all sizes from the uniform shop. The jacket can be purchased for $82.00 and the jumper for $75.00. We have also considered the request from all students to wear a blazer and this will be permitted. This is not mandatory but if students would like to wear a blazer they are also available for purchase from the uniform shop for $131.00. Please be aware that students wearing incorrect jumpers or jackets will be asked to remove them.

Junior students have also requested to be permitted to wear ties. This request has been granted.

This is not mandatory but for those students who wish to wear a tie can purchase them from the

uniform shop; boys tie for $20.00 and girls bow tie for $15.00.

The new girl’s stripped pants have arrived and are available at the uniform shop for purchase at a

cost of $60.00. No other pants will be permitted. During the cooler months in terms 2 and 3 girls are

given the option to wear either the skirt or the pants but they must be the new uniform pants only.

We thank everyone in our school community for their continued support with the school uniform.

Our school uniform policy can be accessed at:

http://www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/rules-policies/uniform-policy

Communication:

Our school smartphone mobile app is available on both Apple and Android networks for you to

download. The app gives parents the opportunity to instantly access newsletters, send in

absenteeism notes, access bell times and the calendar for up and coming events and much more.

New features to this communication are being added throughout the year. To download the GHS

app go to either the Apple App store or Android Google Play Market and search for our school

name. If you have difficulties downloading the app there is a helpline to assist:

www.activeschoolapps.com.au/support.

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We have recently added a new tab on the school website so parents can access excursion notes.

This should assist students not missing out on these valuable learning experiences due to misplaced

notes. All current excursion notes can be accessed at:

http://www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/excursion-permission-notes

Please remember that all excursion notes with correct payment must be returned to the

administration office by the due date. No late payments can be accepted and change cannot be

given. In many cases eftpos is available for payment.

As you would be aware Glenwood High School has established a SENTRAL parent portal. This portal allows parents to access their child’s timetable, check their attendance and keep up to date with relevant daily notices. You are provided with a unique access key so all information regarding your child remains private. If you are experiencing difficulties, are a non-custodial parent or are new to the school, please contact the school office who will forward your request to the SENTRAL Team. Logging into the portal is as simple as following the hyperlink from the school’s website: http://www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Click the ‘Student Portal Parent Portal’ tab to access SENTRAL options. Glenwood High School values communication with parents in this is another tool that parents can

access.

Homework and Schoolwork:

One of our positive behaviour for Learning expectations is ‘ready for learning’ and this applies to the

completion of assessment tasks, classwork and homework. It also applies to class participation and

being organised and prepared. Hard work is the key to success and students should maximise their

learning by managing their revision time at home. Students are required to complete their classwork,

homework and assessment tasks in order to meet course and stage requirements. In particular,

students in year 10, 11 and Year 12 need to ensure that their school work is complete to make sure

they receive a credential from the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational standards at

the end of each year.

Assessment:

As we are well into the commencement of the school year, assignments, assessment tasks and

exams are in full swing. It is imperative that all students and parents are aware of assessment

policies and schedules. Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) and Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12) have been distributed

to all students. You can also download a copy from the website:

http://www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/years/year-11/assessment-booklet

Please note you will need to select the student’s current year level to access the correct booklet for

their stage and year of study.

The assessment policies explain expectations and requirements regarding all assessments and

exams. It also outlines the process if a task or exam is not completed and how to appeal. Students

and parents are urged to take the time to read the policies and schedules carefully, in order to avoid

confusion and ensure they have the latest information.

Recently this year our Assessment Team have conducted an ‘Assessment Forum’. Parents,

students and staff have been involved in a process to review and evaluate assessment procedures

for our stage 4 students. We would like to thank everyone who has participated in collecting data

through interviews and surveys.

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From this feedback Glenwood High School is currently developing an assessment schedule for year 7

& 8. This should assist parents and students in planning and managing assessments and assignments

in order to meet deadlines and complete tasks.

Connect:

It is very important for students to be on time for school. Connect is more then roll call, it is structured

learning time. Programs have been designed to meet each year group needs that enhance their skills,

learning opportunities and social development. During connect students are taught study skills, PBL

expectations (Positive Behaviour for Learning), Naplan preparation, and participate in welfare

programs such as anti-bullying.

The School Diary: There are still some school diaries available at Student Reception. The diary is one of the most valuable items of equipment. It is a means of managing homework, assignments and other requirements. It is essential that students use their diaries to record important dates as this enables them to develop organisational skills. The diary contains important information regarding school policies and procedures, daily organisation, staff contacts and our core values. The diary also contains thinking tools and study strategies to assist students in achieving their best. These will be utilised during connect lessons so it is important that your child brings their diary every day. We would also encourage you to use it as a means of communication with the teachers as teachers do check diaries.

Attendance:

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children. All children enrolled in school are required to attend school each day it is open for tuition.

“If a student misses as little as 8 days in a school term, by the end of primary school they’ll

have missed over a year of school.”

The above information is from the Department of Education and Community parent pamphlet “Compulsory School Attendance”. This pamphlet answers questions as outlined below: What are my legal responsibilities?

The importance of arriving on time What if my child has to be away from school? My child won’t go to school. What should I do? What might happen if my child continues to have unacceptable absences? What age can my child leave school?

This document in its entirety is available from: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/schoolsweb/studentsupport/programs/attendance/attend_parents.pdf Further information regarding student attendance is also available at: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/programs/attendance.php http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/index.php

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Positive Behaviour for Learning:

Glenwood High School is a Positive behaviour for Learning (PBL) school. As a PBL school, we choose

to focus on rewarding positive behaviour in order to create an effective learning environment. At

Glenwood High School, we use the following core values to guide all aspects of our teaching and

learning:

Respect for self, others and property

Responsibility for actions

Ready for learning

These core values provide a strong basis for positive interactions between staff and students. Students

are encouraged to give their reward cards to their teachers to ensure they are being recognised for

their efforts. Students are rewarded for following our core values:

Each week 1 student from each year group is rewarded with a $5.00 canteen voucher for

completing their PBL card and submitting it to their year adviser.

To conclude the term I student from each year group is rewarded with a $30.00 I-tune

voucher.

PBL reward cards are an integral part of our reward system. The more PBL cards students

complete the high the reward which ranges from bronze through to platinum and then the

ultimate reward of the medal of excellence.

Reward cards contribute to house points. The winning house each year is rewarded with the

house cup and a special activity.

Chewing Gum:

Parents and students are reminded that chewing gum is a banned item and has been banned ever

since the school was opened. Chewing gum leaves black marks on the concrete and is very difficult

and costly to clean. It also becomes a hygiene issue therefore it is important that everyone keeps the

school looking clean and fresh by not chewing and spitting out gum at school. Glenwood High School

has a zero tolerance approach to chewing gum. It is an important part of our PBL expectations that

students respect themselves and others.

As we conclude term 1 2016 we would like to wish everyone in our learning community a happy and

safe holiday break. We will leave you with another quote from A.A. Milne

“You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Till next time,

Belinda Young, Deputy Principal – Year 9 – 12

Tina Hosen, Deputy Principal Acting – Year 8 – 11

Donna Healy, Deputy Principal Year 7 - 10

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SPORT update …………

As always, Term 1 is a very busy time for sport at Glenwood High School. We have started strong and have had a high number of students competing in competitions at all different levels. To begin, the Zone Swimming Carnival was held on Tuesday 1

st March in Week 6 of this Term. The day ran smoothly and was very successful,

with many of our students moving onto the next level at Sydney West. The students were fine ambassadors of both the school and zone and we had seven of these students successful in progressing to the CHS Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to Brayden Smith – age champion for Zone and Sydney West, Tayla Wright – age champion for zone, 2

nd age champion at Sydney West, Haydon Illingworth – age champion for Zone and Ashlee

Lakeman – 3rd

age champion at Sydney West.

A big congratulations to Ashlee Lakeman, Daniel Lakeman, Brayden Smith and Tayla Wright who are now competing at NSWCHS Swimming Carnival this week. Keep updated on our Facebook page about how the students go.

So far this year we have had multiple sporting teams at Glenwood represent the school in an exemplary manner and have had some fantastic results.

Firstly, congratulations to the open boys cricket team who have progressed to Round 4 of the State Competition. Keep an eye out to see how they go later on in the year. It’s looking promising!

Congratulations to both our girls netball team and boys basketball team who won the Macquarie Cup!! Both teams with a very deserving outcome gave a massive effort.

Congratulations to four of our teams who were all runners up in the Macquarie Cup. The boys and girls Soccer teams and also the boys and girls Touch Football teams.

Congratulations to the boys Lawn Bowls team who came 4th in Sydney West at the Gala Day on the 18

th March

and to the girls team who were Sydney West Champions.

Trials for a variety of sports have taken place over the last following weeks and the following students from Glenwood High School have been very busy trialing and successfully making it into Sydney West teams. It is great to see such wonderful talent coming from our community:

Tennis - Bhavish Sharma, Tanya Topham & Lisa Mays

Hockey – Prashant Murugan and Raveesh Srivastava

Girls Soccer – Lydia Surgeon and Tiana Jaber

Boys Soccer – Blake Illitch (shadow)

Boys Basketball – Jack Fenton, Vincent He and Justin Clarkin

U/15 Girls Touch Football – Emelia Kaafi

Boys AFL – Brendan Coxall & Ethan Barlow

Lawn Bowls Singles – Alana Head and Laura Bunting

Swimming – Hayden Illingworth, Brayden Smith, Tayla Wright, Ashlee Lakeman, Daniel Lakeman, Yoong Ling Kilgannon and Nicholas Beros

Rugby Union – Tametai Lomax, Sam Wright and William Dansey

Open Boys Cricket – Raveesh Srivastava and Varanjit Singh In particular, one young woman in Year 10 is continuing to show her outstanding talent and shining in tennis. Congratulations to Lisa Mays, who has been a busy making it also into State Tennis and receiving a Silver Medal in the Prizzy Cup Singles!! A great effort and magnificent achievement!

We had a number of students participate in the All Schools Triathlon a few weeks back and receive medals for their outstanding effort. Congratulations to Georgia Holtsbaum, Brooke Bonnell and Tayla Wright who received a bronze medal in the All Schools girls team and a gold medal in CHS. The boys did us proud also by receiving a bronze medal in the boys team for CHS. Georgia Holtsbaum also received a Gold Medal in the CHS individuals.

It will continue to be a busy year with sport at Glenwood! All the best to all our students competing in School,

Zone, Regional and State championships this year. We continue to look forward to hearing excellent results right

throughout the year.

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held 16-18 March, 2016

The Great Aussie Bushcamp - Tea Gardens

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Need Help with Mathematics?

Mathematics Help Sessions are running during

lunch times on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

for all students from Year 7 to

Year 12

Bring your lunch, sign in and get help

with Professional Maths teachers

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Lunch break: 12.50 - 1.20 p.m.

WHERE: P8 - Maths Classroom

Glenwood High School

Mathematics Faculty

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Celebrated on Friday 11 March 2016

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What does St Patrick’s Day have to do with reading? Well… you could read a green book! Which

many students did!

1483 books were borrowed and read in the month of February by students at Glenwood High. 89

students read more than 5 books in February. The highest number of books borrowed and read by a

student in the month was 30!

This is a good time to remind all students that the PRC site is now open. Students should be

completing their reading entries online. There is a NSW Premier’s Award for all successfully

completed challenges. Here is a link to the website https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

Please contact the Library staff for help with this if your child or you need more information about this.

The reading challenge for February was won by Zane Brackley of Year 7. Thank you to Ms

Mekhael who awarded Zane his prize.

We also celebrate the reading done in February by our wonderful readers who feature in the winning

entries list below.

Year 7

Jennifer Chan, Ryan Cook, Gurudeep Dhinjan, Jy Gaynor, Aakriti Gupta, Daniel Hermz, Kyra

Hutchinson, Tiana Latt, Cameron Legg, Kate McInerney, Kansas McLellan, Andrew Moharrib,Rahul

Nanik, Olivia Ou, Drishti Sharma, Pari Sharma, Smera Singh, Eugene Tshien

Year 9 Ainela Panaligan, Laila Sadat

Year 10 Manveen Kaur

Year 11 Joshua Webb

Thank you, Monica Chun our wonderful parent volunteer who tirelessly covers books for us each

Monday. We appreciate your help Mrs Chun.

Drop in to the Homework Centre on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm to get some help with your

assignments. Get help. Read a lot and change the world.

Hope you enjoy the photographs of the winners and the Easter & St Patrick’s Day Display

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Winner of the February 2016 Reading Challenge Zane Brackley,

reading 30 books for the month of February

We also celebrated the February

Reading Challenge Runners up

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Peer Mediation

Peer mediation is one of the conflict resolution strategies available to schools as part of peer

support programs. In peer mediation, one or two trained students lead other students through a

structured process to resolve a dispute.

It seeks to empower students by teaching them the skills they need to resolve conflicts. This

improves relationships and allows for the possibility that conflict can be productive and positive.

The self-empowering aspect of mediation - students participating in decision-making about issues

central to their lives - makes it an important tool for fostering self-regulation, self-esteem and self-

discipline.

It also contributes to the development of students who are self-governing and self-regulating

members of the school and broader community.

Peer Mediation is a very important part of the Positive Behaviour for Learning Processes at

Glenwood High School.

The selection of students who are trained as Peer Mediators is through Expressions of Interest and

teacher endorsements. A full day of training focusses on being fair, listening, empathy, caring,

patience, respect, commitment and dependability.

Thank you to Ms Kafetzis who trained our latest group of Peer mediators on Thursday.

We also thank Zeynep Canli, Jessica Ewens, Jessica Smart, Patrick Gleeson, Mackenzie

Ranson, Madisyn Cole, Stephanie Villamonte, Tijana Suric, Lucy Connell, Priya Kumar,

Alana Dowling, Lucie Coventon and Vaalia Reddy for undertaking the training and giving up

their time in joining others to make school a safe and happy place for their juniors.

From Mrs Achar, Head Teacher, Student Welfare.

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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) at Glenwood High School

UPDATE

Dear Parents/Carers

Firstly, a massive congratulations needs to go to 7O for being the first class at Glenwood High School to be BYOD ready. Every student in the class has a device of their own choosing, fully commissioned and connected to the DET’s wireless network. They can now look forward to a richer and more engaging learning environment in the years ahead.

Their teachers can now develop ICT rich lessons that take advantage of this new learning opportunity, knowing that every student has a working device with a comprehensive set of common software.

Well done 7O, you are all fabulous!

A special mention also needs to go to Mrs Donna Salt for her hard work and dedication with her class to bring this to fruition.

Secondly, a new Software Download Guide will be available soon that should take all the guess work of downloading and installing software from the NSW Students WebStore. It will be emailed out to the school community and all Glenwood High School students in the coming weeks.

Last but not least, a special thanks needs to go to Mrs Noelene Callaghan for her tireless and amazing work with BYOD since returning to Glenwood High School. The evidence of all she has accomplished in such a short time can be seen all around the school and on the new BYOD@GHS website she has designed to assist students, teacher and parents with the move over to BYOD. Links to the website can be found on the GHS website and in the GHS Parent Portal.

We have included a link below, if you would like to see the great work she done so far. More is on the way!

https://sites.google.com/a/education.nsw.gov.au/byod-ghs-for-teachers/home

The BYOD Team

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International Women’s Day, on the 8th March 2016 inspired three senior Glenwood

students, Alicia Currey, Lucy Connell and Tijana Suric of Year 11. The luncheon, held at

Model Farms High School provided an insight on many difficult challenges faced by women all

around the world. Women of different ages presented empowering speeches used to

strengthen and build women’s culture, worth and values. This positive experience has

encouraged these three women to support the cause by sharing their views to the Glenwood

High School community. Alicia, Lucy and Tijana are currently working towards the common

goal of enabling women of all differences to stand up against misogyny and discrimination; to

stand up for equal citizenship and make a difference in the world.

Tijana, Alicia and Lucy

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2016 CALENDAR

TERM 1

Refer to either our website/facebook or school

app for further information

Please note dates are correct at time of publishing

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Tuesday 29 March- Friday 8 April HSC Half Yearly Exams

Monday 4—8 April

Tuesday 5 April

Autism Awareness Week

Bake Sale

Monday 6 April Gifted & Talented Selection Test

8.30am—11.55am—school hall

Friday 8 April Anzac Day Ceremony

Last Day Term 1

TERM 2

Monday 25 April ANZAC DAY

Tuesday 26 April

Wednesday 27 April

School Development Day

Students Return

Thursday 28 April School Athletics Carnival—Blacktown

International Sports Park

Friday 6 May Taronga Zoo—Year 7

Monday 9—Friday 20 May Year 8/10 Assessment

Tuesday 10-13 May NAPLAN

Friday 13—Sunday 15 May Duke of Ed Training Camp-Glenbrook

NP

Monday 16 May Zone Cross Country

Wednesday 18 May Year 7, 11 & 12 Parent Teacher Night

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Download our GHS app! Our school smartphone mobile app is now available on both the Apple and Android networks for you to download and start using. Download it to your smartphone by going to either the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Market and search for our school name. The app is going to give parents the ability to instantly access newsletters without going to the website, send in a sick note, bell times, updated calendar and much more. Keep updated with our FREE Glenwood High School App, daily reminders will be sent direct to your mobile phones. Our App is updated on a daily basis, it covers all information such as but not limited to: Exam Timetables, School Calendar, Excursions/Events, Ability to submit Sick Notes, Parental information, School Newsletter Student Information - Study Guides, School and venue maps and lots more! Please take the time to download this quick and easy App to have information at your fingertips.

On Apple

• On your iPhone open the app store

• Search for our school name

• Press Install

• Enter your iTunes password

• It will commence downloading immediately

Android/Google Play

• On your SmartPhone open the Android/Google Play market

• Search for our school name

• Press install

• Your app will start installing instantly

To Open Our School App

• Look for our schools app icon on your phone screen

• Press the icon once

• It will open automatically

• When prompted select yes to receive notifications and use your location (this will make sure the

google maps and pop-up alerts work for you)

If you encounter troubles;

• Shut down the app and or your phone to refresh the phones memory

• Uninstall your app and reinstall it

• Contact www.activeschoolapps.com.au/support for help within 48 hours.

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

The school wishes to inform all parents/carers the exact cash is

required when paying for excursions and accounts. In the past, the

giving and collection of change for such payments has caused

undue stress and confusion for both staff and students. The school

is most happy to accept payment by cheque or credit card for all

expenses.

Eftpos Facility Due to the financial cost of the use of the Eftpos

facility the policy of a $10.00 minimum charge will remain.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

TERM DATES 2016

TERM 1 Wednesday 27 January School Development Day -Teachers and Staff Resume Thursday 28 January Students Resume —Years 7, 11 & 12 Friday 29 January Students Resume—Years 8, 9 & 10 Friday 8 April Last Day of Term 1 TERM 2 Tuesday 26 April School Development Day—Teachers and Staff Resume Wednesday 27 April Students Resume Friday 1 July Last day of Term 2 TERM 3 Monday 18 July School Development Day—Teachers and Staff Resume Tuesday 19 July Students Resume Friday 23 September Last Day of Term 3 TERM 4 Monday 10 October Teachers, Staff & Students Resume Friday 16 December Last day of Term 4 for Students Monday 19 December School Development Day Tuesday 20 December School Development Day—Last Day of Term 4 for Teachers and Staff

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 8.00AM - 11.00AM

TUESDAY 2.30PM - 4.00PM

WEDNESDAY 8.00AM - 11.00AM

FRIDAY 2.30PM - 4.00PM

OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE HOURS 8.00AM - 3.15PM

OFFICE HOURS for

payment of fees: 8.30AM - 2.30PM

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

LATE, ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES

Notes are required from Parent / Guardian to explain reasons for lateness, absence or leaving

early. Please ensure your child’s full name and year is clearly written on the note.

If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day.

ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable

a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy

note being issued.

OUR P & C MEETING dates for 2016:

The P&C meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm (excluding school & public holidays) in the School Front Office

April 6 May 4 June 1

August 3 September 7 November 2

December 7(AGM)

NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P & C Meeting.

FROM THE P & C PRESIDENT—Martine Balcombe

I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

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Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

THE SCHOOL OPAL CARD

Dear Parents / Carers

The School Opal Card gives eligible students free or discounted travel between home and school,

using the train, bus or ferry services you nominate in your application.

School Opal card makes travel simpler, because students don’t need multiple application forms and

passes if they use different transport operators within the Opal network.

The School Opal card is only for travel to and from school. Students travelling to other

destinations must purchase Child/Youth Opal Card. Find out more and apply at opal.com.au or

purchase from an Opal retailer.

To be eligible for a School Opal Card, students may need to live a distance from their school.

YEAR 7-12 (Secondary) - 2.0km straight line distance or 2.9km walking.

How to apply

1. Complete the application at transportnsw.info/school-students

2. Print, Sign and date the completed application, then submit it to the student’s school for

endorsement.

3. The school then sends the endorsed application to Transport NSW. Once approved, the School Opal card will be sent to the address provided on the application.

Students who currently have a School Opal Card do not need to reapply. The School Opal Card will be

sent to their school beginning of the first term each year.

Notification of Changes of Details

Students who have already been issued with a School Opal card must ensure they keep their details

up to date. If any details change (e.g. address, shared parental arrangements, school etc.) you must

complete the application form and tick the box - Current School travel pass holder with change of

details. Question 7 must be completed to notify the changes.

All enquiries please contact Transport for NSW on 131500 or transportnsw.info/school-students

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Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS & ADVERTISING

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

2016 BLACKTOWN CITY FESTIVAL

The 2016 Blacktown City Festival will be held from Friday 20 May – Saturday 28 May at a range of locations and venues around Blacktown LGA. This year, Council will be showcasing two quality shows the Liaocheng Acrobatics Troupe from our Sister City in China and Polynesia- Where Time Begins from our Sister City in New Zealand.

Liaocheng is renowned for its diverse history, culture and is one of the foundations of Chinese acrobatics. Featuring 11 highly skilled acrobats, the troupe has won various domestic and international awards, and will perform a spectacular show case of jaw dropping stunts.

With a history of over 3000 years, the internationally acclaimed Liaocheng Acrobatic Show will provide your students a unique opportunity to experience this one-time, educational and cultural experience right here in Blacktown.

Show: Liaocheng Acrobatics Matinee School Show Date: Thursday 26 May Time: 10.30am Where: Bowman Hall, Campbell St, Blacktown. Cost: Free – Bookings Essential Ph. 9839 6000 (Limited tickets available).

Polynesia- Where Time Begins takes the audience on an educational and captivating journey through the Polynesian Islands of the South Pacific. Through storytelling and cultural performances, the show brings to life the myths, legends and traditions of Samoa, Maori, Tonga, Tahiti, Rarotonga and Hawaii.

The evolution of island music and culture is brought to the stage through a delectable combination of ancient stories, traditional dance by the ‘Spirit of the Islands Dancers’ as well as drama, hip-hop, soul and island music.

Show: Polynesia- Where Time Begins

Date: Monday 23 May

Time: 10.30am

Where: Bowman Hall, Campbell St, Blacktown

Cost: Free – Bookings Essential Ph. 9839 6000 (Limited Tickets Available)

If you would like to discuss this matter further or wish to make a booking, please contact Council’s

Events Team, on 9839 6000 or events.team@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Yours faithfully, Kevin Poilly

Events and Protocol Supervisor Blacktown City Council PO Box 63, BLACKTOWN NSW 2148 T: 02 9839 6000 F: 9839 6389

E: events.team@blacktown.nsw.gov.au W: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS & ADVERTISING

Telephone: 9629 9577 Fax: 9629 2796 Website: www.glenwood-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS

Dear Parent/Guardian

The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate it is extremely important, particularly in the case of

emergencies. Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest

convenience.

STUDENT’S FULL NAME

(include Siblings ATTENDING

Glenwood High School)

PARENT / GUARDIAN’S NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

HOME PHONE NUMBER

FAMILY EMAIL ADDRESS

PARENT/GUARDIAN WORK

NUMBERS

NAME PHONE NO:

NAME PHONE NO:

PARENT / GUARDIAN MOBILE

PHONE NUMBERS

NAME: PHONE NO:

NAME: PHONE NO:

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME & NO

(other than parent / guardian)

NAME: PHONE NO:

RELATIONSHIP:

NAME: PHONE NO:

RELATIONSHIP: