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BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Phone: 9918 8811

Term 2 Week 7

7 June, 2017

International Student adventure

day at the Blue Mountains with

Mr Gray and the wonderful

Kalang Falls. See page 20

A sure sign that we are fast approaching the end of term is the fact that we are well into semester

one reporting period, with Year 11 having received their reports on Monday 8 June. Students

then participated in report analysis and goal setting interviews for the remainder of the week, with

other grades following soon after.

Congratulations to the twenty Year 11 students who have received a Gold Principal’s award for

this reporting period. A Gold award is awarded for students who achieve a Grade Point Average

of 4.1 and above. Congratulations go to:

Axel AKERMAN

Ciara BRADY

Kayla CARRUTHERS

Ella COUSTON

Ella GOLDSMID

Emily GRUNSEIT

April HAWSON

Sabreen MacGREGOR

Georgie McDONALD

Henry McGILCHRIST

Kate McGRATH

Aneka MORLEY

Megan MULCAHY

Liandra MUNENE

Finn PARSONS

Samantha SMITH

Sophie THOMAS

Elijah THOMSON

Beatrix TWIBILL-HALL

Ariel WHEELER

YEAR 11 REPORT DISTRIBUTION AND ANALYSIS

GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS

Congratulations and well done to our 20 recipients. I would also like

to congratulate the 21 recipients of our Silver Principal’s Award.

These students achieved a GPA between 3.6 and 4.04..

Keep up the great work.

During each interview I have reminded each student about

some of the opportunities available to them here at

Barrenjoey. These include:

Have a great week….Jeff Brown

My parting questions to each student included “what do you want your next report to look like” and “will it

reflect the effort put in between now and then?”

In the coming weeks before the end of term, years 8 and 10 will also receive their reports, complete a

report analysis and participate in goal setting interviews with their year advisor or another member of

staff.

I look forward to reading these results and talking to students about their achievements and goals

moving forward.

The Senior Study - Senior students have access to a Senior Study Room which is annexed

to the library and the teacher-librarian is available to help them with their research. Senior

students have Senior Study lessons incorporated in their timetables but of course use the

library during Lunch 1 and 2 as well. Motivated senior students using library resources in a

purposeful way are modelling excellent behaviour for junior students. Ms Kersten is available

to review students’ essays and provide feedback. Ms Kersten can be found in the Senior

Study.

Barrenjoey’s Tutorial Program - Small group tutorials (up to 5 students per session)

are offered to all years at various times throughout the year at a very reasonable

cost. Students are provided with a learning environment where a range of skills are learnt

depending on the subject involved including topic revision, discussions and examination

techniques to name a few.

Please contact Rhondda Woodbridge in the school Library for more information – rhondda.woodbridge@det.nsw.edu.au

Study Skills Program –Elevate Education Study Skills Senior Program Extending and Supporting Our Students.

Elevate Education's senior presenters share key research and provide skills and training to

enable parents to help their children navigate their final years of school.

The Parent seminar covers:

Procrastination, study routines, conceptual learning skills, and practice papers

In addition strategies for how the skills can be reinforced at home are discussed

There is also a 40-45 minutes of question/answer session

I am always surprised by the honesty of our students throughout this interview process. Study

harder, be more motivated and work consistently at home are very popular answers when asked what they could do to improve their results.

Students identify barriers to achieving better results include

poor time management, commitments outside of school and distractions (both in and out of school).

Barrenjoey’s Mobile Phone Policy

The School recognises that there are times when it is genuinely appropriate and useful

for students to have access to a mobile phone or similar electronic device – for example,

to contact parents in emergencies or to confirm or change a collection time after school.

It is not necessary, nor acceptable, however, for mobile phones to be switched on or used

during lessons.

The following ‘common sense’ rules apply with respect to mobile phones:

•Courtesy, consideration of and respect for others are paramount at all times.

•They are brought to and kept at school, and used entirely at the owner’s risk. The School

cannot accept any responsibility for theft, loss, damage or health effects (potential or

actual) resulting from mobile phone use. Students and parents should recognise,

however, that mobile phones are a highly prized target for theft and, accordingly, phones

should always be stored in a safe and secure place.

•Parents and students are asked to respect the learning environment. Mobile phones, like

all devices, must be used only under teacher direction for educational purposes. They

should not be used in any manner or place that is disruptive to the normal routines of the

School or to other people. This includes the sending and receiving of phone calls, text

messages or data, taking of photographs or video or using social media.

•These guidelines also refer to the use of mobile phones during field trips, detentions,

excursions or other supervised activities.

The following consequences may apply to policy breaches:

•Confiscation by the teacher for the remainder of the lesson and a negative Sentral entry.

•Repeat offences lead to confiscation for the day. The phone is sent to the front office.

The phone will be secured by the Front Office staff and the student’s name will be

recorded. The phone/device will be signed out to the student at the end of the school day.

•More serious offences will be managed under the Barrenjoey Wellbeing Policy.

Click here for the Barrenjoey Wellbeing Policy

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Year 9 Visual Arts student Sam James

has captured the mangroves at low tide

with a real depth of space in his visual

arts diary painting.

His technique using acrylic paint and

both brush and palette knife is

exceptional.

SRC WWF BAKE SALE!

BRING YOUR GOLD COIN

Date: Wednesday 14th June at Lunch 1

Where: Outside the canteen

All proceeds go towards the World Wildlife Fund

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MONDAY

12 JUNE

TUESDAY

13 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

14 JUNE

THURSDAY

15 JUNE

FRIDAY

16 JUNE

PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

Study Skills

Workshop

Flexible Learning

Year 11 General

Maths Focus

Study delivery

Year 10 Report

Distribution and

Analysis

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm – 8.00pm

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Year 9 Year

Meeting with

Police Youth

Liaison

Officer

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

English

Syllabus Writing

Day

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

Year 11 English

Assessment Task

period 3

Year 12 Trial

HSC Music

Practical Exam

Young Men’s

Health Forum

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm-4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm – 5.30pm

WEEK 8 (B)

MONDAY

5 JUNE

TUESDAY

6 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

7 JUNE

THURSDAY

8 JUNE

FRIDAY

9 JUNE

Year 12

Tutorial

Program (6

Weeks)

Debating

Workshop

Year 11 Report

Distribution &

Analysis

Year 12 Flexible

Learning Activity

HSC General

Mathematics

Focus Study

delivery

Year 12 English

Revision

Workshops

Year 9 Science

Incursion (Hall)

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm-8.00pm

Year 8

Subject

Selection

Information

Evening

Year 10

Subject

Selection

Evening

Year 7 Half

Yearly Exam

Year 9

Mathematics

Exam Period

1 (5.1,5.2 &

5.3)

Sydney North

Cross Country

Carnival (The

Entertainment

Grounds, Gosford)

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm-4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm-5.30pm

WEEK 7 (A) TERM 2

MONDAY

19 JUNE

TUESDAY

20 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

21 JUNE

THURSDAY

22 JUNE

FRIDAY

23 JUNE

Trial HSC

Examinations

Silver Duke of

ED Practice

Expedition

Debating

Workshop

Trial HSC

Examinations

Silver Duke of

ED Practice

Expedition

Year 12

Flexible

Learning

Activity TAS

Workshop

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm -

6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm –

8.00pm

Trial HSC

Examinations

Silver Duke

of ED

Practice

Expedition

Stand Tall

Event Year 8

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 8 HSIE

Incursion

Trial HSC

Examinations

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm – 4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm – 5.30pm

MONDAY

26 JUNE

TUESDAY

27 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

28 JUNE

THURSDAY

29 JUNE

FRIDAY

30 JUNE

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 9 into 10

subject

selection

presentation

Year 9

Accelerated

HSC Parent

Information

Evening

Trial HSC

Examinations

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm –

6.15pm

Trial HSC

Examination

Year 11

Mathematics

Half Yearly

Examination

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 11

Mathematics

Extension 1

Assessment

Task 2

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 12 Flexible

Learning Activity

project workshop

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.115pm –

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm- 5.30pm

WEEK 10 (B)

WEEK 9 (A)

LAST WEEK OF TERM 2

TERM 3 STUDENTS RETURN ON TUESDAY 18TH JULY, 2017

Year 9 Interviews are in Term 3 – Interviews will open Week 2, you

will be notified when they open/close. Interview Date is Thursday

10th August 4pm-7pm.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON HOMEWORK CLUB SCHEDULE

WEEK/DATE

TUESDAY 3.10 – 4.15 FOCUS TEACHERS

ATTENDING

Week 8 – 13/06/2017 Maths Maths teacher

General teacher

Week 9 – 20/06/2017 Maths Maths teacher

General teacher

Week 10 – 27/06/2017 General homework General teacher

EXCURSION INFORMATION

EXCURSION YEAR

GROUP

DATE OF

EXCURSION

PAYMENT

DUE DATE

COST

Leep 7-10 Various OVERDUE $10.00

Year 11 Study Skills 11 9 Oct $30.00

YEAR 11 JINDABYNE

CAMP

11 30th July to 4th

August

3rd Payment

Due Now

Due $250

Balance = $250

Total = $1075

Nan Tein Buddhist 11-12 21-22 July OVERDUE $130.00

Stand Tall 8 21 June $15.00

Snake Tails 7 21 Sept $10.00

To make a payment please contact the school on

Ph: 9918 8811 and ask for Treasury.

Thank you

BAND NEWS

WHAT A BLAST! Cat Empire's Ross Irwin joins Barrenjoey

High’s Jazz Combo to perform 'The Wine Song'. A most

memorable moment in an unforgettable Big Band Blast at

Port Macquarie over the week-end.

Knowing that Ross was to be a guest of honour at BBB our

Combo decided it would be a fitting tribute to prepare the Wine Song (and hope that Ross heard it!)

Ben arranged this version for Kasey on vocals, Lachlan on Alto Sax, Jack on Tenor, Euan on

Tuba and of course Ben himself on Drums. No sooner had they begun to play than Ross

appeared from somewhere deep within the Panthers Club, where we were playing, and leapt in

with his trumpet.

The Blast organisers were delighted, and put it up on Facebook where it’s had more than 1650

hits in just 2 days! Big Band also played exceptionally well; the best set we’ve ever heard them

play. Wonderful exposure for the Barrenjoey Band program; well done everyone.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - CAPA

Starting in Term 2 the CAPA faculty has been

running the Artist in Residence program with

local photographer/artist Sally Mayman.

Students from Yr’s 10 and 11 Photography

have been introduced to current photographic

App technology through the 360 degree FLY

virtual reality video camera and this week a

drone video/photography App was used.

Special thanks to Cathie Davies the drone

pilot for her expertise. The students have then

been editing the video to create small movies

to extend their skills in photography.

Sally has also been mentoring several Yr12

Visual Arts students from both Ms Haskett and

Mrs Lenaghan classes with the photomedia

component of their HSC Body of Work. Sally

has assisted with concept development and

photo shoot set up.

Next term Sally will be running an afternoon

program for students who will make a short

film for the Creative Creatures Film Festival.

Thanks to the P&C for their funding and

support of the Artist in Residence program.

WONDERFUL COMMUNITY SPIRIT

I am writing to let you know you that Oskar Hansen is a credit to your School.

Oskar was part of a team of 24 Kids Giving Back volunteers who cooked,

packaged and delivered over 120 warm, nutritious meals to local shelters and

individuals in need this past Sunday.

Oskar took part in our Community Cook4Good Program with his family and

should be commended for giving up his time to help others. You can keep an eye

out on our Facebook page to see photos of the day here:

https://www.facebook.com/KidsGivingBack

If you would like to learn more about our programs, please visit our website:

www.kidsgivingback.org. We have Cook4Good programs scheduled throughout

the year for which families may register. You can also read about our school

Service Learning programs here http://kidsgivingback.org/service-learning/

Dear Principal,

NEWS FROM YOUR LIBRARY Week 7 Term 2 2017

FAIRY TALES AND FOLK LITERATURE Your library has had the opportunity to add to its rich and varied collection of Fairy Tales and Folk

Literature. This collection compliments and supports the Year 7 English unit of work “Once upon a time”

• Legend of the Chinese Dragon by Marie Sellier, Catherine Louis and Wang Fei

• The world treasury of fairy tales and folklore : a family heirloom of stories to inspire

and entertain by Professor William Gray with Joanna Gilar and Rose Williamson

• Stories from the Silk Road retold by Cherry Gilchrist and illustrated

by Nilesh Mistry

• The songs my paddle sings : Native American legends collected by

James Riordan and illustrated by Michael Foreman

• The barefoot book of Buddhist tales retold by Sherab Chodzin

and Alexander Kohn and illustrated by Marie Cameron

• Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs

• Frogkisser! by Garth Nix

• An illustrated treasury of Scottish folk and fairy tales by Theresa

Breslin and Kate Leiper

• Tales from around the world by Graham Percy

Other wonderful new additions include

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby, is a “beautifully crafted and sharply observed

modern day fable”.

Kim Kane’s When the lyrebird calls is a magically transporting story

taking us back to a time long ago.

Begin, end, begin: a #love Oz YA anthology edited by Danielle Binks

will show the world exactly how much there is to love about Aussie YA.

Trouble Tomorrow by Terry Whitebeach and Sarafino Enadio is based

on an incredible true story of courage, resilience and hope.

The sellout by Paul Beatty – the Man Booker Prize 2016 – “the longer

you stare at Beatty’s pages, the smarter you’ll get” Guardian.

Highly Illogical Behaviour by John Corey Whaley a quirky story of coming-

of-age, coming out, friendship, love...and agoraphobia.

Swarm the Sequel to the New York Times bestselling Zeros sets an electrifying pace – and the stakes for

the misfit teen superheros couldn’t be higher.

The Leopard Princess, Book 2 of The Tales Of

Jahani - can Jahani discover a pathway to peace in

the northern kingdoms and fulfil her true destiny?

Master storyteller Rosanne Hawke effortlessly

interweaves ancient Mughal history and settings,

fables and traditional story threads to bring to life a

magical fantasy.

Beyond Carousel is the thrilling sequel to Carousel

saving those they love will mean risking everything

and time is running out.

Carole Wilkinson’s Bronze Bird Tower is the final part

of the internationally bestselling and award-winning

Dragonkeeper series.

POPULAR SERIES & SEQUELS JUST ARRIVED AND READY

FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE

Lizzie and Margaret Rose by Pamela Rushby it is 1940, and Margaret Rose

lives in London, far away from her cousin Lizzie in Australia. But when

Margaret Rose’s family home is destroyed in an air raid she finds herself

bound for Australia on a ship.

A tragic kind of wonderful by Eric Lindstrom is a beautiful, captivating story

about living with mental illness, and loving.

Set in a time of uncertainty and fear, The Things We Promise is a

beautifully told novel that sings with emotion, humour and heartbreak.

Local author J.C. Burke is well known by Barrenjoey English HSC

students through their study of her novel The Story of Tom Brennan. Her latest book is now available in your library.

Obtuse Angles

* Syllabus reference: Stage 4: MA4-2WM

Every alternate week the Maths staff will

pose a mathematical puzzle to ponder

with a syllabus reference and degree of

difficulty (1 to 5 compasses) will be

supplied.

Last week’s question:

MATHS WEEKLY PUZZLE TO PONDER

How did you go? One set of answers are below!

This is one possible set of

answers – there are many

more!

Menu

Coffee:

Regular with full cream milk $3.00

Regular with soy milk $3.50

Espresso

Ristretto

Long Black

Cappuccino

Flat White

Café Latte

Tea:

Peppermint Tea $2.00

Tea $2.00

Drinks:

Chai Latte $3.00

Milkshakes $4.00

Chocolate . Strawberry, Caramel

Hot Chocolate $3.00

ASK US FOR OUR SPECIAL FOR THE DAY

Snacks:

Chocolate Chip

Cookies 50C

Raisin Toast $1.50

Banana Bread

$2.00

Delicious Muffins

$2.00

The sandbar café is officially open to staff, students and friends of

Barrenjoey.

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Thursday 8am to 10am

We have been practicing our coffees and now ready to serve our

community not only coffees but also milkshakes, teas, and some

delicious food items.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AT SANDBAR CAFÉ.

Yoghurt Berry

Muesli Cups

$3.00

UNIFORM STORE TRADING HOURS

2017

UNIFORM STORE OPERATING HOURS

MONDAYS 8.30am – 10.30am

TUESDAYS 3.30pm – 5.30pm

THURSDAYS 8.30am -10.30am

Uniform Store Phone Number: 9918 7569

Email: bhsuniformstore@gmail.com

On Special this week:

Yoghurt Berry Muesli Cups $3.00

Cheese Toasties $2.00

Bacon & Cheese Mini Quiche $1.00

OPEN NEXT WEEK!

CANTEEN ROSTER – Term 2 Week 8

Monday June 12 Public Holiday

Tuesday June 13 Dianna and Terri

Wednesday June 14 Help Needed

Thursday June 15 Help Needed

Friday June 16 Help Needed

Canteen Roster –Term 2 Week 7

Monday June 5 Kate McGilchrist

Tuesday June 6 Help Needed

Wednesday June 7 Jackie Sailor

Thursday June 8 Help Needed

Friday June 9 Nicky Stanley-Jones

HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN!

If you can spare any time on the dates above please feel

free to contact the school on 9918 8811

PLEASE NOTE:

YEAR 12 SCIENCE CLASS WITH MR GRAY

Year 12 students doing a Practical Assessment for soil

compaction. They were measuring the effect of soil

compaction on water infiltration and penetration depths

using a soil penetrometer.

Mr Seymour’s Weekly Science Fact!

There are just over 1.32 sextillion litres of water in the oceans (132

followed by 19 zeros). If the oceans were to be filled using a garden tap it

would take about 2,570 billion years (almost 200 times the age of the

universe).

With winter only days away and the

weather turning cold, now is the perfect

time to buy your CURE beanie.

Click on the #onebeanieatatime icon

below, and help us in our bid to help find

a cure for brain cancer.

On Sunday 21st May a small group of international students got up at sunrise for a daytrip to

Kanangra-Boyd National Park. For once the Bureau of Meteorology got it wrong in our favour and

the weather was perfect. We stopped at Katoomba on the way up to pick up refreshments for the

day and took the opportunity to take in the view from the Echo Point lookout of the Three Sisters and

a cloud filled Jamison Valley.

From Katoomba our route next took us to Jenolan Caves where we once again used the opportunity

to stretch our legs and take in some scenery. After a climbing out of the valley we entered Kanangra-

Boyd National Park and ventured out to have lunch overlooking Kanangra Walls and Kanangra

Deep.

A steep walk down from near the Kanangra Walls lookout led to Kalang Falls.

Leaving the National park in the afternoon gave us the opportunity to see large mobs of Eastern

Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies in the large grassy clearings in the forest.

On the long journey home we once again stopped at Katoomba for dinner at a local Pub and some

night viewing of the Three Sisters. We finally reached home about 9pm after a scenery filled journey

of nearly 500km round trip, taking in some of the most spectacular wilderness nearby Sydney.

International Students Cultural Experience – Day Trip to

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Year 11 Students

Vivian Chen & Bruna Brunetta

BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL 40 YEAR REUNION

Barrenjoey High School 40 Year Reunion - Class of 77

Where: Avalon Surf Club

When: 6pm Saturday 28 October 2017

Cost: $80

Partners welcome.

Please contact Narelle Pitt for further information

0402 875 068

narellepitt01@optusnet.com.au

Barrenjoey has launched its new careers website. It is a great resource for

students, parents and staff regarding career and post school information.

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/

My weekly careers newsletter can also be found on my website

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/?page=newsletter

Please Contact Mr Moylan in the Careers Office if you have any questions or

would like to make an appointment for a Careers Counselling session.

CAREERS NEWSLETTER with Mr Moylan

SCHOOL APP

DON’T FORGET TO INSTALL THE BARRENJOEY SCHOOL

APP. THIS IS FAST BECOMING YOUR QUICK AND EASY WAY

TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL, VISIT THE WEBSITE AND SEE

THE POP UP NOTIFICATIONS ON EVENTS HAPPENING DAY

TO DAY.

BARRENJOEY BOOK CLUB

Barrenjoey Book Club is open to

Years 10,11 and 12.

Read and discuss one book per term.

See Ms Peachman in the English staffroom

for more information!

Palm Beach Golf Club is offering membership to new

players aged 12 to 18 for a one off joining fee of $100.

Cadets 12 to 14 and juniors 14 to 18

Both grades will be given instruction, access to the

course and facilities. The juniors will be eligible to play

in club competitions and inter-club matches.

Previous juniors who came from Barrenjoey High School

and current students have just won their Division in the

Major Pennants. This is a great achievement and the

first time a 9 hole Gold Course team has accomplished

this.

It highlights our commitment to our juniors and the

amenity we offer to the community in a family friendly

environment.

For more information please call the club on Ph: 9974

4079 or visit us at www.palmbeachgolf.com.au

John Mclean

Captain

PALM BEACH GOLF CLUB

Instructions for installing the Barrenjoey High School

APP from your device

Installing iPhone/iPadiOS Android/Tablet

1. From your mobile device go to the

Play Store search for Barrenjoey

High School.

2. Tap the Barrenjoey High School

listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Tap the ACCEPT button

5. Wait for the app to install then tap

the OPEN button

6. Tap the DONE button in the top left

Installing

DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHOOL APP NOW

1. From your mobile device go to the App

Store search for Barrenjoey High School

2. Tap the FREE button to the right of the

Barrenjoey High School listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Enter your APPLE ID and Password and

tap OK

5. Wait for the install icon to change to OPEN

6. Tap the OPEN button

7. You will be prompted to accept push

notifications, you will need to select

ALLOW

To get your paver online you can

click on this link below:

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.co

m.au/foundation/how-to-donate/

Contact the school to get a flyer on

Tel: 02 9918 8811

Email: barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

HOW TO DONATE

Term 2, 2017