EAGLE VALE HIGH SCHOOL EAGLE SPEAKS

12th October 2015 Term 4, Week 2 Dear Parents and Caregivers From the Principal Mr P. Lawrence It is with great pride that I write this first report as Principal of Eagle Vale High School. I am very honoured to have been selected as the Principal and I am heartened by the strong welcome I have been afforded by students, staff and parents already within my first week in the role. I have a strong work history of commitment to the South Western Sydney Region, having served for 25 years in Public Schools in the Fairfield, Campbelltown and Liverpool networks. Most recently, I served as Deputy Principal for over six years at Hoxton Park High School.

Drysdale Street, EAGLE VALE NSW 2558 T: (02) 4626 5088, F: (02) 4628 0408 E: [email protected] I look forward to being a part of the Eagle Vale High School community and meeting and working with all students and families throughout Term 4 and into 2016. I am proud to say that Eagle Vale High School is a school with committed, expert staff and outstanding resources and facilities. Together we will work to achieve the great things of which our students are capable. Warm Regards, Paul Lawrence Principal

I am proudly committed to Public Education, with my whole work history spent in public schools and indeed, my own three children all attend public schools. This commitment to Public Education extends to the Eagle Vale High School community and I am determined to support students and their families in ensuring that all students achieve their own personal best and find success in our school and transition to successful further education, training and the work force. I strongly believe that all students are capable of great things and that our school will provide them with the opportunities to develop their skills and abilities and support them to follow their own strengths and passions. Alongside this belief is the understanding that students must also work hard to achieve their successes. I expect that our students will do their best work always, attend school at all times and support their fellow students, staff and their school. Our students are expected to be prepared for school and each lesson and wear their school uniform appropriately each day. I remind all students and families that uniforms are available for purchase from the school and the wearing of our uniform is an important component in students belonging at school and the development of pride in their school.

Calendar October 12/10 22/10 28/10

HSC Begins Commencement Ceremony Yr. 11 PBL Assembly

November 2-6/11 Yr.7-9 Yearly Exams 9-13/11 Yr. 10 Yearly Exams

Buon Appetito Italian Language Excursion On the 31st August of Term 3, students of Italian from years 8, 9 and 10 were fortunate enough to go on their first Buon Appetito language excursion to Leichhardt. Everyone was very excited about the excursion and had loads of fun on the train ride to Central Station, everyone was chatting with excitement and the chatter and buzz became louder as we neared our destination. When we arrived in Leichhardt the students met the assigned tour guides at the Italian Forum where they spoke to them about the many aspects of early Italian settlement in Leichhardt. In this session, students also completed an interesting booklet on Italian food and its regional origins, and students also got to practice their Italian by answering some of the questions in Italian. It was a fantastic day all round but the stand out was eating a delicious Italian lunch which comprised of various Italian pizzas, pasta, Italian garlic bread, and of course, gelato to finish off, mmm buonissimo! One of the pizzas which was a favourite was the potato and garlic pizza which most students ate with gusto! Before lunch there was a demonstration pasta making session in which some of the students had a go at making spaghetti with the electric pasta maker, other students got to make spinach ravioli. During the day students also visited the Italian Grocer in Norton Plaza where they became familiar with Italian products. Following this, students strolled down Norton Street learning about the historical buildings along the way, and they finally made their way to the famous Mezzapica Cake Shop where some students bought yummy Italian cannoli. The day ended very well as students made their way back to Central Station and then back home to Campbelltown. Mrs Mason

Language Faculty

Battle of the Arts Battle of the Arts was an inaugural event run at Sarah Redfern High School in EDUCATION Week. The Battle of the Arts saw 19 south-west Sydney primary school groups send artistic representatives to the school to take part in the creative challenge with round-robin activities. The day’s theme was ‘‘spooky’’ and teachers and staff played the part by dressing in costume to inspire pupils’ creativity. The activities included spooky ceramics, still-life freaky found objects, monster scratch foam printing and Alice in mono printing. Each session was run by students from Sarah Redfern, Elizabeth Macarthur and Eagle Vale high schools. Eagle Vale High School students ran Still-life freaky found objects which was influenced by Mexican Sugar Skulls and the contrast of life and death. Students from the primary schools used various mediums such as watercolours, charcoal, water based graphite and Inktense pastels. Primary students embraced this well and the overall winners for this activity were pupils from Casula Public School. Thank you to students Kayla Douangdara , Cailin Fahey, Sophita Korkeaw and New-Orlean Fa’oa in Year 8 for helping. Ms Gerace: Head Teacher CAPA

Jersey Day: Friday 4th September On September 4 2015 the Eagle Vale High School S.R.C organised a Jersey Day. Students and staff wore their favourite sporting jersey to school to show their support for the DonateLife Network and begin the conversation with their family and friends about their donation decision. Jersey day is a simple concept, designed to raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation. Jersey Day has been inspired by the story of Nathan Gremmo who was tragically lost in an accident in May 2015. As a school we raised $222.45 which was donated to the New South Wales Organ and Tissue Donation Service. On behalf of the S.R.C we would like to thank all staff and students who participated and donated on the day. Report by SRC.

Year 12 Breakfast The Year 12 students celebrated finishing attending classes on September 17th. They thanked the teachers for their support with their studies and were provided with words of wisdom as they prepare for the HSC exams and future work opportunities. The HSC begins on Monday 12th October.

ABCN: Interview Skills Workshop-

ABCN : FOCUS

On the 26th August 2015 20 Year 11 students had the great opportunity to work with corporate Commonwealth Bank representatives. Students participated in various role plays, asked valuable questions, prepared and sat for a small mock interview . Students received feedback on what corporate business represenatives are looking for when recruiting and Eagle Vale students gained valuable information they can draw from when applying for their next job interview.

ABCN Focus is for female students in Year 11 who are in, or aspiring to be in, leadership positions within the school or their extra-curricular activities.

The feedback from Commonwealth Bank to ABCN regarding Eagle Vale High School students was; “My colleagues really enjoyed this activity and the students from Eagle Vale High were an absolute pleasure to mentor. They were so keen, smart and appreciative” It was great to hear such positive feedback. Well done Year 11! Miss E Gerace

8 female students from Eagle Vale High School were selected and partnered with Casula High School. The program is run with students from another school to increase student’s peer networking. Students attend 3 sessions of the program with corporate representatives from KPMG. Students engaged were asked to take a photo of a female leader whom they admire and students were asked to talk about why they admire this woman. The photo can be of a famous leader, a family member or friend. The girls were then engaged in the following sessions; Session 1: Introduction to Leadership Session 2: Realising Strengths & Developing Leadership Session 3: Your Leadership Picture Thank you to all the girls who participated.

School Recognition Award Recipients Year 7: Bianca Bourke Miguel Donaldson Joshua Hodges Declan Hyett Chante Keo Seth Langfield Matthew Mahasay Baylee-Jade Marsh Lachlan McGregor Shanaya Murdoch Angel Poulivaati Colin Price Jamaal Raffie Puhi Raika Liam Reuter Eddie Roach Heather Talbot Year 8: Khalelia Ahmad Daniel Aukisitino Adam Beydoun Yvonne Burgess Emily Curtain Sophie Curtain Kayla Douangdara Kaino Epati Junior Iopu Norwin Latu Liam Marurai Talesha Mitchell Brandon Noovao Liana Noovao Lottu Poseta Max Rodriguez William Saunders Mario Talosaga Elijah To’o Gloria-Shaneil Tofaeono Shyann Wilson Year 9: Emily Andersen Jenny Bond James Burgess Olivia Cupitt Zachery Dunham Jacob Fletcher-Walsh Tarryn Furlong David Jarrett Eby Joseph

Year 9 continued: David Lafaele Cooper McGregor Tiahna Price Caitlin Richards Cameron Riley Mitchell Riley Benjamin Tito Year 10: Alex Alesana Courtney Almer Matthew Armstrong Clarissa Cornthwaite Jade Coupland Bradley Curtain Jasmine Deol Jazmine Drennen Sipa Euta Kimberley Forrest Melanie Fox Riley Hinds Dee Ioapo Courtney Kent Alofi Leausa Sue-Anne Leiataua Chara Mareko Terachel Marurai Ethan McPherson Chloe Miller Jailene Nia Tanya Parkinson Aidan Richards Daniel Rosende Korina Sadaraka Kiara Saunders Eric Selu Connor Simpson Lachlan Stennett Veronica Suamili Saraphina Tofaeono Joanne Wanakore Nicholas Williamson

Year 11: Mei Bao Chen Aleisha Fisher Madison Gonzalez Renaye Ioane Joshua Matagia Brianna May Payden May Sergio Mercado Ruiz Joshua Miletic-Burr Anton Misa Artika Prasad Isaac Rodriquez Louise Shanahan Jarad Stark Katie Tofaeono Tuaoloa Toma Semau Alice Vaivaka Talyssa Van Zwam Elijah Walsh Tace Zorad

Year 12: Lavita Ah Sam Arron best Rachel Davidson Asinate Fa’oa Deidre Fauvaa Trisha Fuahala Maddison Hodges Sauaso Iopu Ann Joseph Kristy Lee Karam Sarah Kearney Tuaahu Kumeroa Tahani Latu Nita Lofipo Malua Mareko Samantha McCann Emily McDonald Sean Nealon Mark Perenise Kieren Rist Junior Sei Fofoa Selu Elizabeth Small Damian Swales Gordon Togatuki Nuti Tyrell Maine-Maraerua Vaerua Belinda Vakarewa

SPORTS PRESENTATION NIGHT

Please join us on TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2015 at 7pm in the School Hall as we celebrate our outstanding SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS for 2015. All students who have represented EVHS in CHS Knockouts and sporting competitions, as well as our swimming, cross country and athletics age champions will be acknowledged. We encourage all invited students to attend with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you.

The PDHPE faculty

Career News During term 3, Year 10 were involved in a number of vocational development activities which were well supported by students, staff and volunteers. Students in Year 10 started term 3 with a Speed Careering event where they had the opportunity to hear from a wide range of employers and employment agencies including CJD Smeaton Grange, NRMA Campbelltown, the Ridges Hotel Campbelltown, My Gateway, Campbelltown City Council, the Defence Force and NSW Police. On behalf of Eagle Vale High School I would like to thank all of the volunteers who attended for making the day a real success and giving up their time to help our students develop a greater appreciation of the world of work and the opportunities that exist. In week 4 Term 3, Year 10 had their Pathways Day in the lead up to their senior subject selections. Students heard from SWS Tafe, the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University, staff from the VET Directorate, My Gateway about Apprenticeships and Traineeships and Faculty staff at EVHS who gave overviews of the courses they offer in the senior curriculum. The day went smoothly and was a success according to students, presenters and staff in attendance. On Wednesday 21 October Term 4 students in Year 10 are required to participate in Mock Interviews at Campbelltown Catholic Club. Students have the opportunity to complete a practice interview in a realistic setting conducted by real employers who will give the students feedback so that they can ultimately improve on their techniques. Eagle Vale High School would like to thank all the volunteers who have pledged their support during 2015 and in particular acknowledge the unwavering support of Campbelltown Catholic Club who have supported our school in its vocational endeavours.

Rob Duncan Community Farewell On Thursday 3rd September the community was invited to farewell Mr Duncan. Mr Duncan had been at the school since 1992. Past students came to farewell him after 40 years of service to public education.

Junior IO: World War 1

Eagle Vale Volunteers

In Term 3, Our class learned about World War 1. We made trenches out of cardboard, Styrofoam, paddle pop sticks and toilet paper. Then we did a visual presentation and invited teachers and other classes to see our work. Out teachers, Mrs Lingat and Mrs Schipp, took us the the War Memorial in Sydney to pay respect to the fallen soldiers.

Eagle Vale high school students volunteered at St Andrews Primary School Fete on the 15th of September. The Students helped to raise funds for one of our feeder primary schools.

By Gabrielle, Malik, Tep, Tura, Chelsea, Dillan, Heather, Jesmond and Mustapha

Working at the Fete provided student with opportunities to further develop their communication, social and customer service skills. These skills will help student in their future careers.

Hope Morris, Madison Furlong, Eamon Rist, Christopher Lloyd, Robert Allen, Gordon Togatuki and Ryan Palmer from 11/12 Loyal helped to prepare, cook and serve sausages and hotdogs.

Students who volunteered received a certificate of appreciation from Principal Batty which they can put in their resume. Students enjoyed working at the fete and look forward to more opportunities to help the community.

PDHPE Tackling the Big Issues : Mental Health with State of Mind Ambassador Dan Hunt During week 7 year 9 and 10 PDHPE students had the privilege of listening to, and interacting with a guest speaker on the important issue of Mental Health. Dan Hunt is a former 1st Grade Rugby League player for The St George Illawarra Dragons. He was medically retired after career ending knee injuries cut short his playing career during 2015. His illustrious career spanning more than 150 1st Grade games. During his playing career Dan was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder in 2011. As part of the St George Illawarra Dragons personal development program Dan embarked upon study in the area of Mental Health and has achieved qualifications in the areas of Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Anxiety and Depression. He is currently the NRL state of Mind Ambassador and is initiating a program in schools to address the issues of mental health and encouraging youths to engage in educational pursuits. Dan shared his own personal story and also provided students with knowledge about being an elite NRL player. He shared the statistics that less than 5% of young players aspiring to “make it” in the NRL actually get to play in a 1st Grade game. He utilised the vehicle of his personal experience as an NRL player to share the highs and lows of his career and speak about how this affected him mentally. He spoke about the importance of goal setting and striving to achieve your best. He touched on the importance of being Resilient and being able to bounce back when faced with adversity. One of the strongest messages that was conveyed during the presentation was “no matter what your passion, or goal get educated about it”. The students appreciate being a part of the presentation and felt informed and inspired but Dan Hunts word and action. In their words …. “even famous players are affected by Mental Health”…….. “he said 1 on 5 people have a mental health issue …that’s heaps”. The PDHPE faculty appreciated the openness and generosity of Dan Hunt and hope that the students of EVHS can benefit from his ongoing support of local youth.