Issue No. 10 belmont.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au Friday 28th June, 2019

UPCOMING EXCURSIONS:

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019

Monday 15 July WEEK A

Term 3 begins General Assembly VCAL—Trades Hall Geelong, 8.50am-2.50pm

Tuesday 18 June

Wednesday 19 June

VCE/VCAL Information night, current Yr10/9S, Performing Arts Centre, 6.30pm

Thursday 20 June

Friday 21 June

Monday 24 June WEEK B

General Assembly Yr 9 to 10 Parent Information Night, 6.30pm, Performing Arts Centre, (excluding 9 Silver)

Tuesday 25 June

Wednesday 26 June

Thursday 27 June

Yr 8 SEALP Excursion

Friday 28 June

Yr 12 Tertiary Information session, Deakin Uni, 9-11am VCAL Career Expo, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 8am-4pm Yr 8E Waste Audit

_____________________________________________________________________________Rotherham St Belmont Vic 3216 Ph: (03) 5243 5355 Fax: (03) 52432420 www.bhs.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT June 28th sees the completion of a very busy half year. Students and staff have been working very hard on assessments, correction and report writing with everyone looking forward to the two week break. The mid-year break is also an important time for Year 10 students who are having discussions around their future schooling pathways. Students have been encouraged to read course and subject outlines and start the process of making an informed pathway decision. Parents are also invited to attend the VCE/VCAL information evening that will be held at 6.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre on July 15th. The school captains have been working through their SOAR initiative within General Assemblies. This week the focus was on ‘O’, which signifies open-mindedness. Tommy spoke to the school about open-mindedness to change and defined intelligence as the ability to change. With the feedback provided to students via reports and assessment comments, students were encouraged to apply the information in a way to elicit positive change, and as Tommy discussed, act intelligently. A reminder of the SOAR acronym:

Search – Search for what you are passionate about Open-Mindedness – Being open to change Achieve – Setting goals on how to attain what you have

searched for Reflect – Taking the time to look at what you achieved and

making any necessary adjustments This fantastic student led initiative will be further explored within School Assemblies throughout the year. On behalf of Sandra we would like to thank parents and staff for their contributions to the school through all of the committees, working parties and volunteer work. Their support is integral to the success of the school. I would like to wish the whole school community a restful mid-

year break. If you are travelling during the holidays please be safe and we look forward to seeing you next term.

Scott Hucker Acting Principal

STUDENT FAMILY INFORMATION UPDATE Thank you to the families who have completed and returned the Family Information Update form which was distributed to Year 7-11 families recently via Compass. We have extended the timeframe for return of this information, so families who have not yet returned this form, we seek your assistance in completing and returning this important update information. A copy of this form is included as an attachment with this newsletter. Government funding for the school in 2020 is directly related to parent/guardian current occupation and education level, so it is important that this is accurate and up to date.

24 hr STUDENT ABSENCE LINE 5241 0090

Parents only to call to report student ’s name, house/form, reason for absence, and date.

Parents can also report absences on Compass.

Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Consent/payment

Due

Intermediate Band

Intermediate music Camp

29th July $130 26th July

Year 12 Systems Deakin Visit 31st July $28 26th July

Yr 12 Studio Arts Heide and Boom

Gallery Tour 12th August $54 2nd Aug

Year 7 ScienceWorks Visit 19th Sept $25 5th Sept

REPORTS Semester 1 reports will be available via Compass on Friday 28th June after 3.00pm. The next Parent/Teacher interviews are scheduled for Thursday 12th September, but you are welcome to contact teachers if you wish to discuss student progress prior to this date.

STATEMENTS Statements were emailed to families on 18th June. If you have any queries or did not receive one, please contact Rachael in the office, ph. 5243 5355.

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN Belmont High School is again participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn promotion. Between 1 May and 25 June, collect stickers (1 sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths) and drop them into the collection box in the School office. The school will then redeem these stickers for science, technology, maths, art and sports equipment. Thank you for your support. SECONDHAND BOOK AND UNIFORM SHOP There is an accumulation of a fair amount of non uniform lost property including clothes, books, hats, earphones, jewel-lery and keys in the Secondhand book and uniform shop (in the old canteen). Unfortunately, we do not have the space to store all of this and so any items not collected will be donated to charity at the end of July. The shop will be open on these dates for Term 3 – 19th July, 2nd Aug, 16th Aug, 30th Aug, 13th Sept from 8.15am – 9.00am.

MEDICAL FORMS Your child’s health and safety is extremely important to us. Therefore, we need to know about any medical conditions your child has. Medical conditions, such as Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy can be very serious and may require emergency treatment while at school. It is important that we have up to date information about the management of your child’s condition. To help us provide the best medical care for your child, we are requesting that you complete an Action Plan. The Action Plan must be completed in consultation with your family doctor and should be returned to us as soon as possible. This will ensure we have up to date medical information for your child. Where no standard Action Plan is available for your child’s condition, please provide written information from a Health Care Professional detailing appropriate treatment. If you ever have any concerns regarding your Child’s health please do not hesitate to contact us on 5243 5355. Anchi Sherpa, School Nurse

MANGO NEWS Strive Camp 2019 A couple of weeks ago, the Year 9’s went on a strive camp to Lady Northcote. We participated in many activities such as canoeing, giant swing, high ropes/ leap of faith, frisbee golf, archery, mountain biking, initiatives and survival challenge. On the first night we played a really fun game of trivia and on the second night we had an 80’s themed disco that every-one dressed up for. The food was really good, my favorite was the morning tea jam and cream scones. Overall it was a really fun camp. Emma Sobey and Isabella Irvin 9 Mango Year 7 Volleyball Our Year 7 team defeated Blue in their second volleyball game and have continued on a winning streak, making the final this Friday. Congratulations to them and thanks for Liam McPherson and Charlie Irvin for coaching the team. We wish them well.

MUSIC NEWS The past fortnight has been full of performances and assessments for all our students. All instrumental music students completed Performance Assessments in the first week of June, and participated in the Public Performance component of this assessment. Woodwind and Bass performed in the PAC, and Brass and Percussions students in the Bandroom. There were standout performances from both beginning and experienced performers, and the event was well attended by parents and friends. Many thanks to Chris Henzgen, Amanda Linton, Donna Zarahopoulos and Rohan Laird for pre-paring students for this event, and to Kristine Mellens who accompanied so many students for their performances. Make up performances for those who missed the Public Performance were held on Thursday 13 th June, at lunchtime in the Bandroom. Thanks also to Fiona Hergstrom, who so generously lends us media equipment so that we can record our performances and events - much appreciated Hergie! Beginning Band spent some quality time in the new PAC last Monday, having their photo taken for some publicity photos for the new facility. This was a great chance for the Band to rehearse in front of an audience, and for Liam Sharp to prac-tice his newfound talent as a Conductor! Beginning Band also performed at last Monday’s General Assembly, and gave a fabulous performance despite the freez-ing conditions in the gym.

Last Tuesday selected Bands from schools across Geelong participated in a Pop Up Festival at the Piano Bar. This festival celebrates the efforts of bands writing and per-forming their own material, and it was fabulous to watch the next generation of songwrit-ers and performers sharing their work with each other in such a supportive professional venue.

Congratulations to our Belmont High School groups who participated in the festival: Pudding Night (Nicki Badii, Beau Attard, Trent Hearn, Tara Nolan, Liam Hobbs and Abbey Fritsch), Alby Jay (Callum Marriott, Jarred Pagels, Tommy Dogget Williams and Jeb Costin) and Nurse Ratchet (Trinity Hunt, Bryce Bridger and friends). Last Thursday, superbly hosted by Nadine Joy, our Voice students held a performance night in the Band room. Many thanks to Nadine for making this opportunity happen for our students, and congratulations on their performance to: Amity Durran, Erika Gray, Mackenzie Coles, Aggie Forssman, Ariella Isiah Holmes, Emily Cos, Maya Kerr, Susan Friswell, Eliza Grattan Usher, Jemima Worldron, Ripley Hepburn, Deanna McKiernan, Olivia Gray and Ella Pratt. On Tuesday, Intermediate Jazz headed off to Freedom Aged Care in Grovedale, entertaining the residents of the facility with a varied and interesting performance program, and developing their understanding of what it means to set up and run a performance in a community setting. It was fantastic to see students stepping outside their comfort zone, taking time to introduce themselves and have a chat with residents, and helping to serve afternoon tea. Many thanks to Rohan Laird for planning and coordinating this event.

Term 3 Dates July 23rd Band Support Group Meeting, 7.30pm Bandroom 1 July 29/30th Intermediate Band Camp, Angahook Holiday Camp, Airey’s Inlet August 5 – 6th VSMF Intermediate Band, Senior Band ( Geelong College, times TBC) August 9th House Music Competition, P 5+6 Sun Aug 11th Geelong Music Performance Festival, Woodwind section Sunday Aug 18th Geelong Music Performance Festival, Vocal Section Sunday Aug 25th Geelong Music Performance Festival Brass Section August 13th VSMF Jazz Section, 12 – 6pm, Hawthorn Arts Centre – Chandelier Room. August 23rd 2nd Country AMEB enrolments due. Sept 4th VET music Performance, Oxygen Sept 10th Junior/Intermediate Jazz Tour Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, stay warm and keep practising! Rose Humphrey Director of Music

Year 12 VCE Exams The 2019 exam timetable has been released and can be accessed here via the VCAA Website. Students will receive a hard copy personalised exam timetable in Term 3. These personalised timetables will also have the venue for each exam, with most exams being held off campus at the South Barwon Civic Centre. Year 12 Important Internal Dates Last day of VCE classes - Monday October 21 Celebration Day BBQ and Concert - Tuesday October 22 Graduation Dinner The Graduation is on Monday November 25 at GMHBA Stadium. The cost will be similar to 2018 ($90 per student and $75 per guest). Information in regards to ticket sales will be confirmed in Term 3, along with the final price. Estimate ATARs In Term 3, Year 12 students will have the opportunity to meet in regards to estimating their ATAR score. These meetings are held to give students an indication as to how they are tracking in relation to their goals and where they should focus more effort. Connect Education Lectures Connect Education have been engaged in 2019 to deliver exam revision lectures for many Year 12 subjects. These lectures are highly recommended, go for 2.5 hours and come with a complete set of revision notes. Sign up and cost details will be confirmed early in Term 3 for students. Year 12 2020 Jumpers Year 11 students have been given the opportunity to submit a design for the 2020 Year 12 school jumper. Early in Term 3 a winning design will be voted on and then details for ordering online will be distributed to students and parents. Ms Jess Watson VCE Leader

MIDDLE YEARS REPORT Congratulations to ALL Middle Years students, parents and teachers. We have come to the end of a long and cold, but extremely exciting and productive Term 2! Year 8 Medieval History Incursion Last Wednesday, the year 8 classes were invited to extend their current studies of Gone But Not Forgotten and become immersed in the Middle Ages. Participating in workshops outlining the history and evolution of weapons & armour, how to dance according to your class and the crime and punishments utilised for those who broke the law. Students were able to become warriors, knights, royalty and peasants to explore the difficulties, peculiarities and wonderment of life during this time. In the afternoon, many students took the opportunity to try their hand at combat against one of the presenters. They were supplied with various weapons, replica of those used, to try and strike the knight. A few got close, but the knight was definitely victorious this year. Well done to all students on participating with enthusiasm and showing their gratitude to the presenters throughout the day and a huge thank you to Ms Amie Reusch for organising the incursion. Term 3 Learning Students learning can be greatly supported by pre-teaching. Just as teachers pre-teach prior to an excursion, we can pre-teach prior to a new topic. This includes pre-teaching vocabulary as improved vocabulary is very important for comprehension. The Middle Years teachers have developed a glossary list for each of the Core subjects as well as a Home Support document. We encourage all students to have a copy of this and to get a better understanding of the vocabulary that will be covered in Term 3. The Home Support document will be useful for parents to read to know what we will be doing in class. There are some activities and resources you may like to have a look at. These documents can be accessed via Compass, in the resources tab of the students Core class. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! Please don’t throw away any spare of the following:

Cardboard cylinders – baking paper/cling wrap rolls, etc

Small plastic bottles – 600ml or less

Popsicle sticks (washed)

Scrap lightweight material (for sails on boats) In Term 3 for the Year 7 student’s Rich Task, Science and Numeracy components they will be building various structures in which these materials will be necessary. If you could please send these to school with your child this would be greatly appreciated! Finally, thank you to all parents/carers of Middle Years students, we appreciate your ongoing support and communication - please do not hesitate to contact your child’s form teacher with any questions or concerns, or of course reasons to celebrate! We love hearing about your child’s accomplishments outside of school too! See you next term! Tara Robertson, Middle Years Leader

YEAR 11 NEWS

Year 12 Jumpers 2020 A reminder that design applications for 2020 Year 12 jumpers are now open. These can be neatly hand drawn or com-puter generated. Submit in person to Ms Watson or via watson.jessica.j@edumail.vic.gov.au. Applications must close Friday July 19 (Term 3, Week 1) to ensure delivery by the start of next year. Year 11 VCE Exams The Year 11 VCE exam period will run from Thursday October 24 – Friday November 1. These exams are a compul-sory part of your Year 11 VCE studies and attendance is required in order to receive an “S” in each of your subjects. A specific timetable will be released closer to the date. Students will be required to wear full school uniform during this time. There will be no scheduled classes; students are only required to attend for their actual exam time. Year 12 ECP and Finishing Dates After the Year 11 exam period students will return to Year 11 classes from Monday November 4 – Friday November 15 for exam reflection and to complete their units. Year 12 Early Commencement Program will then run from Monday November 18 – Friday November 29. This will mark the last day of official classes for Year 11 students. Year 12 VCE Exams For students accelerating in Unit 3 & 4 subjects the 2019 exam timetable has been released and can be accessed via this link: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx Students will receive a hard copy personalised exam timetable in Term 3. This timetable will have students VCAA stu-dent number on it, which students are required to know for seating plans at each exam. Connect Education Lectures – Year 12 Subjects Connect Education have been engaged in 2019 to deliver exam revision lectures for many Year 12 subjects. These lec-tures are highly recommended, go for 2.5 hours and come with a complete set of revision notes. Please see below for scheduled lecture dates and times. If you have another class that clashes with one of the below times you will have an approved absence to attend the lecture. Sign up and cost details will be confirmed early in Term 3.

Practice GAT In Term 3, Week 2 students who did not sit the 2019 General Achievement Test will complete a modified test in their study periods. This is to give them vital experience in what to expect from this exam so they can complete it in 2020 with confidence. EARLY COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM dates:

Year 10 into 11 2020: 25 November—6 December Year 11 into 12 2020: 18 November—29 November

Accounting October 11, 12.45pm

Visual Communication October 14, 9am

English October 9, 12.45pm

EAL October 9, 12.45pm

English Language October 18, 9am

Business Management September 9, 9am

Legal Studies September 19, 9am

Chemistry October 11, 9am

Psychology October 15, 9am

Further Maths October 16, 12.45pm

Maths Methods October 18, 12.45pm

Specialist Maths October 14, 12.45pm

Studio Art October 17, 12.45pm

Physics October 7, 12.45pm

History - Revolutions October 17, 9am

English Literature October 8, 9am

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS NEWS Subject selections 2020 – Important dates

Wednesday 17th July – Year 9 into 10 subject selections student presentation (Period 5 and 6 during Strive)

Wednesday 17th July – VCE/VCAL Information night – 6.30pm in PAC

For current Year 10 and 9S ALP and parents

Monday 22nd July – Year 9 into 10 Parent information evening - 6.30pm in PAC

For current Year 9 students (excluding 9S ALP)

Monday 29th July – Year 9S ALP and Year 10 VCE/VCAL House Leader Conferences (12.30-7pm @ BHS – NO 9S

ALP or Year 10 classes will run on this day)

Parents will be able to book a conference time online via Compass from the beginning of term 3.

Monday 5th August – VTAC Applications OPEN

Monday 30th September – VTAC Applications CLOSE 5pm

Parent and student VTAC information sessions will be held in Term 3.

Please note all students need to return the hard copy subject selection sheet and a signed print out of their online web preferences to Mr Masters in the Careers room by the due date. If you are late you may miss out on your chosen subjects. VTAC tertiary preferences will open on the 5th of August and run through until the 30th of September. During term 3, current Year 12 students and parents will have the opportunity to attend information sessions about the VTAC process in order to make the correct choices about tertiary study at University, TAF or Independent Colleges. Please head to the Belmont High School Careers website for all careers related information for parents and students - https://

www.belmonthscareers.com/

Also like/follow the Belmont HS Careers Facebook page for any news alerts and careers updates - @belmonthscareers Nick Masters Careers and Pathways Coordinator

Cohort Open Close

Year 12 2020 (inc. current Year 11’s & 10G ALP) 26/6/19 31/7/19

Year 11 2020 (inc. current Year 10’s & 9S ALP) 27/6/19 31/7/19

Year 10 2020 (inc. current mainstream Year 9’s) 17/7/19 2/8/19

VCE & VCAL Pathways Information Evening

For parents and students currently in Year 10 and Year 9 Silver ALP students (Does not include 10 Gold ALP)

You are invited to an Information Evening regarding the various pathways through Years 11 and 12.

When: Wednesday 17th July 2019 at 6.30pm Where: Performing Arts Centre Theatre

Topics include:

VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VET - Vocational Education and Training programs SBA - School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Subject Selection for 2020 Pathway planning to a career

“Research has shown that students look to parents and guardians for advice regarding subject choices, it is important that parents are properly in-formed to provide advice to their children.” Nick Masters Jess Watson Darren Lynch Pathways Coordinator VCE Coordinator VCAL Coordinator

OUR ITALIAN SISTER SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAM Since 2007, our students studying Italian from Years 9 -11 have had the opportunity to participate in our vibrant and successful Italian Sister School Program. This opportunity is offered every two years and thus far, seven (actually eight) exchanges have taken place as in 2011; two school groups from two different schools in Italy came to BHS. This year, Prof Vannata, Prof Cologni, Mr. Hucker and myself had the pleasure in taking 27 of our keen students on a month study and tour of Italy. The benefits of this experience are numerous. Included here are some of our students’ testimonials. If you are interested, Il Globo, the Italian/Australian newspaper has also done an exposé of our experience, which is available from 27 June. I wish to thank Mr. Hucker, Lucia Vannata and Ms Cologni for their unswerving support in making this trip fantastic! To all the students who participated…. a bigger thank you for being awesome! So from 13 July to 25 July, the Italian students who hosted our BHS students will be visiting us and participate in classes as well as be involved in organized excursions outside of school. Our students are so happy and looking forward to seeing their new best friends from Padova, Italy. We welcome them on the first day of Term 3. Ciao for now, Prof G

On the 20

th of March we set off for our month long trip to Italy. Our days were always full of amazing activities and some of my

highlights were the hike through the Little Dolomites, our guided tour through Matera and our boat ride tour around the island of Capri. My favourite part of our trip though was our 12-day homestay. My homestay partner and family were lovely and made me feel so welcome in their home. I built up a great friendship with my homestay partner, which I hope will last for many years. I also got a firsthand experience on what typical Italian life is like and that has given me an insight few people have. I also formed great friendships with the rest of the students on the trip, which made the experience even more fun. This trip was an amazing experience and has changed me as a person. From making me a lot more confident in my Italian and just generally giving me more confidence in my daily life. I am so glad I got the opportunity to go. – Emma Anderson The Italian exchange was hands done one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I made so many friends from both Australia and Italy during the best month of my life. Living with an Italian host partner and travelling overseas without family, was something I couldn’t imagine doing but looking back, this trip has changed me and I will never forget the most wonderful opportunity I was given. Emma Thorpe My time in Italy was extremely helpful for improving my language skills. I could see immediate improvement in my speaking capabilities. The use of my vocabulary with each food or dish I would order became more and more second nature and I was able to hold basic conversations, and overall I could understand many words written on storefronts such as Farmacia (Pharmacy). By experiencing the culture and exploring history, I gained a deeper understanding of the language. Joel Hunter

You can always plan a trip to Italy and see all the beautiful cities and landmarks, but you don’t always get a chance to live with an Italian family and experience what it’s like to live in Italy. Before commencing our two-week tour, we stayed with our host brothers and sisters that are students from our sister school Liceo Curiel in Padova. It was very interesting to see how different their school life is, and while there are many positives about it, it made me appreciate the good things about Australian school. Towards the end, we formed a bond with the Italians and that is something that will always very special to me. We will be lucky enough to host these students when they come to our school in July and I am really looking forward to seeing them again and showing them how we live life here in Australia. There is always going to be a special bond with the group of students that went on the trip to Italy because we have something very special in common; the amazing memories that only we truly understand and share. On a trip like this, being away from your home and normal life for a month, you learn so much about yourself, but also about other people and the world around you. Overall, I thoroughly recommend this trip for any younger students studying Italian, as there are endless benefits. You will improve your Italian speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary immensely and you are able to see the most beautiful cities and landmarks Italy has to offer. most importantly though, you will get an opportunity to live and experience life like an Italian, with an Italian student, something you will never get to do in any other scenario; and it is definitely something worth experiencing. You will have the absolute time of your life, as I and everyone else on this trip did so. - Makinley Sharrock 11 Gold

Spending 4 weeks of my life in Italy has been the best experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget. Especially the 12 days I spent living in an Italian household, eating what they eat, watching what they watch on TV, and going to school as they do. I loved every minute of the trip and I have made lifelong friends. Mikaylah Sylvester 10Blue Milly and her Italian host partner Angela, Emma and Grace preparing texts for at the school Liceo Curiel in Padova their oral presentations of their Ethan having lots of fun at the Little Dolomites homestay experiences for the school community on final evening together.

Noah ordered his cioccolata Calda in Italiano Chante and Makinley having a Little fun in the classroom at Liceo Curiel (the host school) Some of the students and teachers on the rooftop of the Famous Gothic Cathedral, Il Duomo, in Milan.

Bella Capri!! The famous Blue Grotto… La Grotto azzurra, in Capri

In Vicenza, with famous ‘Villa La Rotonda’. This city is known for the elegant buildings designed by the 16th century by architect Andrea Palladio. Antoinette Gregory Italy School Exchange and tour Organiser

BLUE HOUSE BANTER ****SPECIAL EDITION****

Dear Parents of Blue House students, Thank you for all your support and communications in Term 2. Please be aware Blue House are running their annual Pie Drive Fundraiser for 2019. Each Blue House student should have received a Pie Drive Order form to collect orders. This form needs to be returned to the front office, with correct money, after the holidays ( Week 2 Tuesday 23rd July). The Following Tuesday (Week 3 Tuesday 30th July) orders will be delivered to the Belmont High School staffroom. Students and parents can collect their orders at this time and loca-tion. Thanks to Routley Bakery, approximately 30% of all money raised will go to our nominated charity : https://oceanmind.org.au/ Ocean Mind is a not for profit charity that provides therapeutic surf programs for young people who are experiencing mental health issues, social isolation and disabilities in their lives. They use a mix of surfing activities and mentoring to create a therapeutic environment for young people to challenge themselves, learn new skills and develop and strength-en relationships with family, friends and the broader community. There will be prizes for students who raise the most money and you can work in pairs or groups to create 1 order form. $35 Routley Voucher for the most money raised. $20 Voucher and other prizes for secondary highest money raised. Thanks for your kindness and generosity. Good luck in your fundraising endeavours and have a safe winter break. Mr Rowan O’Callaghan Blue House Leader

Green House has been busy in Term 2 with so many things going on. We’ve had representation in a number of the Winter Inter-School sports (AFL, Soccer, Netball), Year 9 STRIVE Camp, Year 7 Readers’ Cup and Volleyball competi-tion just to name a few! STRIVE Camp Our Year 9s ventured to Lady Northcote camp in Bacchus Marsh where they undertook initiatives, team building and confidence activi-ties. They had an awesome time and no doubt were exhausted on the weekend! The 80s themed Disco night will be something they’ll remember for a long time I’m sure. Readers’ Cup Our two Year 7 groups placed 3rd and 4th follow-ing the Readers’ Cup tournament and worked hard throughout. We acknowledged the stu-dents’ involvement with certificates at our most recent House Assembly. Well done!

Volleyball Competition Following publication, both of our Year 7 groups are in contention to play off for the Volleyball Trophy. 7N and 7V have shown teamwork and enthusi-asm in all of their matches thus far. Good luck for your remaining games from all of Green House! Thank you to Clayton Ryan, Keely Heron and Co-rey Przastek (11N) and Tayla Frost and Maddie Pinkerton (10N) for coach-ing the teams.

Mitchell Gaunt Green House Leader

BHS MULTI CULTURAL DAY

We are pleased to announce that this year’s SRC multi- cultural day will be held on Friday 16th

August. Following on from the huge success of the day last year, we are calling on students to be

actively involved in promoting their cultural heritage by providing food to sell at a stall or

performing or running an activity. The festivities will take place at lunchtime and all money raised

will go to an international charity (TBA).

The Multicultural day committee is busy recruiting students to show off their cultural heritage in

some way. If you can support your child in showcasing their cultural heritage by providing food,

traditional costume, equipment for music/dance or in any other way please encourage them to see

Ms Suter or Ms McCarthy in the library or contact us via email library@bhs.vic.edu.au

The day is about celebrating and learning about our diverse backgrounds in an inclusive and

enjoyable way. It is also about empowering students to make a difference in the world by raising

money for those that do not have the privilege of our safe and comfortable lives.

Ms McCarthy & Ms Suter

SRC Coordinators

U-N-I-T-E-D On Wednesday 26th June we had a visit from Western United FC the new A-League Soccer team that are going to be playing their games in Geelong later this year. Earlier in the year Former Socceroo Steve Horvat came to speak in General Assembly to invite BHS to vote for the team name and colour’s. Western United was the winner and they will play in Green & Black – not too different to BHS’s col-ours! Steve came back with new recruit Dylan Pierias to watch our junior, inter-mediate and senior soccer teams play some pick-up games, finishing with some Q&A. Dylan Pierias He may be the youngest of United’s new recruits, but Pierias’ ability has already been mentioned alongside the likes of Real Madrid youngster Vini-cius Junior and Borussia Dortmund’s England international Jadon Sancho. That honour came back in 2017 when Pierias was identified by the UK's Guardian as one of the 60 best young talents in world football. Not bad for a kid who had only just turned 17 and was the only Aussie on the list. But the Melbourne City full-back is no stranger to setting impressive benchmarks Pierias became the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Hyundai A-League when he debuted for City at just 16 in the 2016/17 sea-son. In the same campaign he was a key part of City's Foxtel National Youth League side that won the Championship. Hopefully Belmont High School will get behind Western United in the new season and support them in their games at Kardinia Park.

There will also be a school holiday soccer skills program hosted by West-ern United in the September School Holidays.

Watch this space…..Go United!

David Ellis

The Humans in Geelong Writing Competition 2019 Kids - ‘Discover your Inner Journalist’

You could win a $100 or $50 JB Hi-Fi Voucher

Three age categories - High School, Upper Primary School Gr 3-6, Lower Primary P – Gr 2. First Prize $100 and Second Prize $50 will be awarded to each category.

The stories are to be factual, with a 400 word limit, about an inspiring person in your local community who is making a difference. If possible, feature someone who is originally from a different culture. It might be a coach, relative, neighbour, friend or volunteer. First prize winners will have their stories published in Humans in Geelong www.humansingeelong.com (subject to editing and gaining permission from the person featured) Stories MUST be emailed with ENTRY in the subject line to humansingeelong@gmail.com by Sunday 8th Sep-tember, stating your Full Name, Year Level and School. Please send entries as email attachments in Word or similar.

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