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Bayala - Term 3 Week 10 2023

'Bayala'

Welcome to our Newsletter 'Bayala'.

'Bayala' is a Darug word meaning yarning or conversation.

Our Vision

"Building a caring and safe learning environment where great teaching supports and inspires all students to grow, develop and succeed."

Upcoming Events

TERM 3

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony- Friday 22 September 2023

TERM 4

HSC Examinations - Wednesday 11 October to Friday 3 November 2023
Year 7 Gala Day - Tuesday 17 October 2023
Macquarie Cup Oz Tag - Thursday 19 October 2023
Macquarie Cup Futsal - Monday 23 October 2023
Vaccinations (Year 7 and catch-ups) - Monday 30 October 2023
Year 12 Formal - Friday 17 November 2023
Year 7 Orientation Day - Tuesday 28 November 2023
Year 10 Formal - Thursday 7 December 2023

Principal's Update

Use of Mobile Phones at School from Term 4

The Department of Education has released its Mobile Phones in Schools Policy which all schools must implement from the beginning of Term 4, 2023.

Following extensive consultation with key stakeholders, including students, parents and staff, Hawkesbury High School will implement the phones off and away option.

From the beginning of Term 4, students will not be allowed to use their mobile phones at school, including during recess and lunch and during school excursions. Students will be permitted to turn on their phones at the end of the school day and when making payments at the front office or the canteen. In some circumstances, teachers may give students permission to use mobile phones for learning activities.

There will also be provisions for exemptions, upon application to the Principal, for students who need to use their phones for health and wellbeing outcomes, or as part of reasonable adjustments to enable students with specific needs to participate in education on the same basis as other students.

The school’s Mobile Devices Policy, the school’s Management Procedures for the Use of Mobile Phones, and the Mobile Phone Exemption Form is available on the school’s website.

I encourage all parents to familiarise themselves with the policy and procedures prior to the beginning of Term 4. Also, if you believe that your child qualifies for an exemption, I would encourage you to apply for an exemption in time for the beginning of Term 4.

The final management procedures for the use of mobile phones are given below. Authorised use of a mobile phone refers to any use for which a student is given explicit permission by a teacher at the school, including holders of a Phone License. Unauthorised use of a mobile phone includes any use of a mobile phone without permission, including having a mobile phone in sight, regardless of whether the phone is being actively used by a student.

General Management Procedures

Mobile phones must be turned off and placed out of sight during school hours, including during breaks and excursions. Mobile phones must be turned off as soon as students arrive on school grounds.
Students may use mobile phones to make front office payments and school canteen payments in the canteen line only. Phones must be turned off as soon as the canteen payment is made.
Year 12 students may use their mobile phones in the Senior Study.
Mobile phones may be turned on after the last bell sounds at the end of the school day.
If an exemption is granted by the Principal, a mobile phone may be used at school for learning adjustments that are part of a learning plan and for health and wellbeing reasons.
Parents or carers can apply for an exemption directly to the Principal. Supporting evidence must be supplied with any applications for an exemption.
Students with an approved exemption will be issued with a Phone License. A mobile phone may only be used in places and for purpose/s identified in the Phone License.

Management Procedures for Unauthorised use of Mobile Phones

Students who are sighted with a mobile phone at school, used in an unauthorised manner, including in the playground, will be told that their phone will be confiscated. A head teacher, deputy principal, or the Principal will be notified and the mobile phone will then be confiscated for the duration of the school day.
If a student’s mobile phone is confiscated on repeated occasions, the phone may be kept at school until a parent or carer collects the phone. The phone will not be returned directly to the student after repeated unauthorised.
If a student refuses to hand over the phone after unauthorised use, the student will be formally cautioned and parents/carers will be informed.
If a student refuses to hand over their mobile phone after being formally cautioned for repeated unauthorised use, the student may be suspended from school.
As an alternative to suspending a student for repeated refusal to hand over a phone for unauthorised use, a student’s phone may be suspended from school at the discretion of the Principal. This will require parents to ensure that their child does not bring a mobile phone to school for the duration of the phone suspension.

I am excited to make our school a mobile phone-free space to improve learning and engagement and to make sure that you can always contact your child in case of an emergency.

Igor Maric

From the Deputies

7C 2024 Application

The application forms for 7C 2024 have been provided to our partner primary schools. The form is also available to view on the HHS website.

Applications are due by 3 November 2023.

The application process for 8C, 9S and 10S 2024 will be explained to students and parents at the start of Term 4.

Uniform

I would like to thank parents and students for maintaining the school’s STAR values by wearing the correct school uniform. Correct uniform is an important safety consideration that allows the school to manage risks around unauthorised people on the school grounds.

The following are important reminders of the HHS school uniform procedures:

The striped school jacket, school commemorative hoodie or school jumper (maroon) with the school emblem.
The HHS track pants are the only track pants allowed as school uniform.
A plain navy or black crew neck sweatshirt may be worn under the school uniform jacket if an extra warm layer is needed.
Non HHS hooded tops (hoodies), a top under a HHS polo shirt, leggings and non-HHS sport shorts are non-uniform items and cannot be worn to school.
If a student is out of uniform, they will be provided with appropriate clothing and be expected to change.
Students who are out of uniform and without a note from parents, will be issued a recess detention.

Uniform_Code_Booklet_2023.pdf

If you have any queries about uniform or require assistance, please contact the school on 4579 6800.

Kerrie Shortland

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Year 12 2023

Congratulations to Year 12 on your wonderful achievement. Our students have worked hard to successfully complete all their coursework, assessments and exams to meet the outcomes of their courses. Year 12 have been role models at HHS, especially our outstanding leadership team: Lorretta Sultana, Branden Charles, Charlotte Walkom, Jack Catania, Nana Pearson, Belle Schleter and Luke Howard.

The HSC Exams begin on the 11^th of October. Year 12 should use the study time to summarise coursework into WALU paragraphs, complete past papers, practise timed responses and seek feedback from their teachers. Past papers and online multiple-choice practice questions can be found on the NESA website below:

Past HSC papers

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/resources/hsc-exam-papers

Online Multiple-Choice Practice

https://quiz.nesa.nsw.edu.au/home

Nicole Martirena

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# Build

#Build is continuing and we are getting ready to take the car to its first car show on Sunday 15^th October at Windsor High School. Come and see the amazing work and support the students and our school by having a look at the awesome work they have accomplished.

The Wellness Garden

The Wellness garden is underway and students have been planning which plants suit the space and the planting arrangement that works with the size they will grow. Students will be planting them out soon and creating a management plan to nurture and enable these plants to grow and thrive. This program is to build confidence and teamwork with selected students at our school.

Benn McEvoy

Science Week

Science Week was held in Week 5. Last term, Deadly Science donated a wide range of Lego sets to our students. This was the perfect opportunity for some of our amazing students to explore this year's theme of Innovation.

Inspire Arts Challenge Dance Eisteddfod

On Monday 21 August, Year 11 students Keira Kwiez and Shaylah Hansen represented the school at the Inspire Arts Challenge. The girls took home first place in the Stage 6 Composition Section. Keira also gained first place in the solo performance section. A HUGE Congratulations to both students.

Penrith Show

Hawkesbury High School Show Team students enjoyed a very successful Saturday at the Penrith Show.

As a school this is our second show and the ribbons keep coming in. Students Mia Smith and Layla Howarth won 3^rd and 5^th respectfully for their sheep handling skills. However, our students were not the only winners, Sheep Betty handled by Logan Cauz won 1^st place for meat sheep Ewe (4teeth and over), While lamb Frysbee handled by Chelsea Karberis won 2^nd place in meat sheep ewe (2teeth and under) and 2^nd place in Prime Lamb when handled by Mia Smith.

Additionally, we had extreme success with our show chickens. All 3 roosters won 1^st place in their section, while our hens won placed 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in their respective sections. Not only did our roosters and hens represent the amazing efforts of our students with places within their sections, we also won reserve champion in show with one of our brahma hens.

I would like to extend my greatest thanks to our show team students who helped prepare for the show and represent our school. But also, our amazing staff who assisted in both preparation for the show and support at the show in various ways.

~Awards~

Novice Sheep Handling - Yr 7 and 8 - 3^rd place – Mia Smith
Novice Sheep Handling – Yr 7 and 8 – 5^th place - Layla Howarth
Meat Sheep Ewe 4teeth and over – 1^st place – Betty
Meat Sheep Ewe 2teeth and under - 2^nd place – Frysbee
Prime Lamb – 2^nd place – Frysbee

Soft feather Bantam Langshan (Black)

1^st place - Rooster (Blackberry)
1^st place – Hen
2^nd place - Hen
3^rd place – Hen

Soft feather Standard Any other Variety

1^st place – Rooster (Prince Charming)
1^st place and Reserve Champion – Hen
3^rd Place – Hen

~Student Participants~

Mia Smith, Paige Bowden, Layla Howarth, Logan Cauz, Sarah Coyte, Chelsea Karberis, Allira Svenson, Isabella Greenland, Ruby Drayton and Zoey Steele.

A big thank you to Stewart Hayne, Catrina Cruickshank, Mr Burke and Miss Dredge.

RAAF Base Richmond Visit

Year 12 students Max Sobels-Craven, Jesse Boden and Neven Pavlicevic had a visit to the Airbus at RAAF Base Richmond to find out about apprenticeship opportunities

Student Achievement

Year 11 student Hamish Hobbs and Year 9 student Hayley Asmussen attended the Maggie Kable High School Awards, run through Rotary, with both winning awards.

Hamish was 4th runner up winning $400 with his landscape painting “The Wave”. Hayley received an encouragement award winning $200 with her Lino print “She needs a name”.

There were 130 artworks submitted and 12 lucky recipients for an award. The awards were judged by local artists Greg Hansell and Judith Brownlie.

A big thank you to Mr Lander for choosing and submitting the artworks to represent our school.

Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser

Hawkesbury High School held the Singing for the Silent Lip Sync Battle on Friday 8 September. This was to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute who support people impacted by Mental Health Illness. Teachers and students enjoyed a wonderful afternoon helping raise funds for a great cause.

Year 12 Timber Major Works

Congratulations to Luke Howard and all the students who created some great pieces for their HSC major works, you should be proud of your efforts.

Advice for Parents on Head Lice

The warmer weather has seen an increase in head lice. There have been a number of cases at school. Please check your child's hair and commence treatment if there are any signs of head lice.

Further information on head lice is available on the NSW Health website at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/treatment.aspx or through the Department’s website at https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/conditions/head-lice