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JUMBUNNA

Fortnightly Newsletter of

Pennant Hills High School

Friday 5 June 2020 Term 2 Week 06B

Mr Ross Warren Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Principal P: 9473 5000 F: 9473 5099 Mr Brendan O’Byrne Deputy Principal E: [email protected] Mrs Fiona Payne W: www.pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Deputy Principal

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OUTSTANDING STUDENT WORKS ...

Baker’s Lost Touch Antonia, Year 12

A pigeon nests between railways Drying its wings before the force Of metal, encrusting my airways

So I hope only for a golden string

Upon its wing.

She cries with no mouth At a collective emptiness,

an empty collective.

A storm furrows then mounts the restless canopy

Of whirring cogs and bloody edges unconditionally patched

Prepared are the ants, our suffering vanity

Passing the other, mask to mask.

A circle meets a star A crescent the rhombus,

That won’t do, don’t disagree A star through a star hole,

Respect reality.

She watches she groans At a collective emptiness,

an empty collective.

Railings bow down to my touch And doorframes arch tall above

my form, A mother writhes in the depths

of a cold cellar To which,

A light switch you seldom press.

You miss the caress.

Her warm hands dusted No longer trusted,

To knead the body of Christ As perfectly as the lifeless silver

hands do.

‘Cause they too Obey the view

Of rolled down windshields and revved up engines, Cracking her skin.

Flee for your life! Do not look behind you.

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Responsibility Integrity Achievement


LEARNING AND SUPPORT TEAM 2020

Year Group Year Adviser Deputy Principal

7 Mr Ashley Symons Mr Brendan O’Byrne

8 Mr Lali Gill Mrs Fiona Payne

9 Miss Ashleigh Greer Mr Brendan O’Byrne

10 Mrs Amy Austin Mrs Fiona Payne

11 Ms Elizabeth Ford Mr Brendan O’Byrne

12 Miss Tess Graves-Browne Mrs Fiona Payne

Head Teachers Student Wellbeing

Mrs Belinda Campbell (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and Ms Kath McIntosh (Relieving) (Monday and Tuesday)

Learning and Support Teacher - Mrs Kristine King

School Counsellors

Mrs Louisa Holm - Years 8, 10, and 12 (Monday, Thursday and Friday)

Mr Tim Fulton - Years 7, 9, and 11 (Tuesday and Wednesday)

International Students Coordinator - Mrs Alva Li and Miss Kate Jun (Relieving)

Careers Adviser - Mr Ashley Symons

TERM 2, 2020

Week 07A Monday Thursday

8 June 11 June

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Year 12 Whole Grade Photo Retake

Week 08B Tuesday 16 June P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library

Week 09A Friday 26 June Student Leadership Executive Team for 2021 Announced

Week 10B Friday 3 July LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TERM 2

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Staff Return Monday 20 July 2020

Students Return Tuesday 21 July 2020


TERM 2, 2020 YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

Week 07A

Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Friday

9 June 9 June 10 June 12 June

Music 1 IPT Biology Engineering Studies

Week 08B

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June

Modern History English Studies PDHPE Legal Studies Ancient History

Week 09A

Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday

22 June 22 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 26 June

Mathematics Standard 1 Mathematics Standard 2 Mathematics Advanced Chemistry Biology Visual Arts Society and Culture English EALD Economics

Week 10B

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday

29 June 29 June 30 June 30 June 1 July 1 July 2 July

English Standard English Advanced Agriculture Music 2 SDD Visual Arts English Extension 1

TERM 2, 2020 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

Week 07A

Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday

9 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 12 June

Mathematics Standard 2 English EALD Legal Studies IPT Biology English Extension 2

Week 08B

Monday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday

15 June 15 June 17 June 17 June 17 June 18 June 18 June 19 June 19 June

Japanese Beginners Agriculture PDHPE English Extension 2 Chemistry Mathematics Extension 2 Society and Culture Industrial Technology English Studies

Week 09A

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June

Physics Chinese and Literature English Advanced English Extension 1

Week 10B

Monday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday

29 June 1 July 1 July 2 July 2 July 3 July

English Standard Engineering Music Extension Music Extension SDD Music Extension


2020 HSC Changes We continue to support our Year 12 cohort as they prepare for the Higher School Certificate. The commitment to their studies has been inspiring and we are relieved that they have recovered from their time away from face to face learning.

A summary of changes published by NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) this week for the 2020 HSC can be found on pages 7 and 8 of this newsletter.

NESA have partnered with ReachOut Australia to provide resources for students as they approach the HSC. All students and parents/caregivers are encouraged to visit the NESA website through the following links: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice

https://au.reachout.com/collections/stressed-about-study-during-coronavirus

School Uniform As the mercury continues fall, we are well aware of the need for our students to be warm and well. Pennant Hills High School together with the P&C have prepared for the cold weather with plenty of school uniform options for our students.

The school jacket and/or jumper worn over the school’s white shirt with a white undershirt are perfect protection for wind and cold. There are also PHHS scarves available for purchase.

Hoodies, tracksuit pants, leggings and beanies/berets are not part of our uniform.

Thank you to all families for their support in ensuring our school uniform is strictly adhered to.

Ross Warren Principal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to full-time on-campus face to face teaching and learning Last week students returned to full-time on-campus learning at Pennant Hills High School (PHHS).

After the successful return of Year 12 full-time two weeks prior, we were overjoyed to welcome back all grades on site, together.

Judging by the excitement, it was obvious that our students were equally as enthusiastic to get back to routine. The classrooms and playground were once again filled with the sounds of engaged learners and students having fun.

Sport The return to on campus learning has meant an adjustment to some areas of our curriculum. In particular, interschool sport has been cancelled until further notice. To replace this very important activity, our PDHPE faculty kicked off the “2020 Pan Cup” last week.

Each grade is divided into teams which rotate through one of four sports every week. The teams are awarded points based on their performance. Some rules have been modified in order for this to work effectively. Students are playing modified soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and basketball.

Mr Schmidt, Sport Coordinator, has been working tirelessly on the program, even negotiating with me for a grand prize to be awarded to the winning team in each year group.

Thank you to Mr Schmidt and all our sport teachers for the hard work and enthusiasm in which they have approached and embraced the new version of Thursday afternoon sport at Penno.

Student Leadership Council (SLC) Selection Application forms for students interested in joining the 2020-2021 SLC have now been disseminated.

In addition to the application and voting process, our Senior student leaders interested in running for an Executive position are interviewed before the final selection is made.

The Student Leadership Council continues to develop outstanding leaders in our school community. They serve as exemplary role models to their peers, and work hard to build and maintain the reputation of our school within our local community.

We are extremely proud of the voice our SLC provides to all students through their respective representatives. Through their involvement in our leadership program, they make an enormous contribution to building the great culture that exemplifies our Penno Pride.

2019 Annual School Report (ASR) The 2019 ASR is now available for viewing through our website. Thank you to Mrs Fiona Payne, Deputy Principal who authored and coordinated the report.

CONTACTING TEACHERS AND MAKING APPOINTMENTS

A reminder to all parents and caregivers that the correct protocol for contacting teachers or Executive staff is as follows:

telephone or email the school with your query or to request a meeting. Please include a brief description of the reason for the meet;

make an appointment for a meeting at a mutually convenient time.

Please note, all visitors must sign in at Public Reception immediately upon entering school grounds.

This is a Health and Safety directive and assists us with monitoring the whereabouts of our guests should an emergency arise.

Teachers will be contacted by our Administrative Staff once visitors are signed in.

Thank you for adhering to this policy.

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/covid-19/coronavirus-advice




SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY

Unexplained Late Arrivals The Sentral system will issue a second slip to all late arrivals who do not have a note to justify why they have not arrived at school on time. The slip will have the student’s name, class, date and time of arrival together with provision for an explanation and signature from their parent or carer. All late slips must be signed and returned to Student Reception. Slips can be placed in the Absence Notes box located on the front counter.

Unexplained absences will be recorded as Unjustified unless a note or slip is sent to the school and will appear on the students’ School Report under attendance. Amendments to students’ attendance cannot be made later than two weeks of the original absence.

Absences All student absences from school must be explained in writing by a parent or caregiver. If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please phone the office as soon as possible to let us know and, most importantly, follow up with a note on your student’s first day back at school.

The Department Of Education requires that an explanation for absence MUST be provided to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence. We are required to record as unjustified any absence not supported by a note from a parent/caregiver. A medical certificate is required for consecutive absences longer than 2 days.

Holidays and travel outside of school holiday periods need approval from the school if the time away from class exceeds four school days. A form can be obtained from Student Reception for all extended leave. This must be completed and returned with a copy of travel documents ie. tickets or itinery for each student applying for leave.

Please contact Student Reception on 9473 5000 if you have any questions.

CANTEEN NEWS ONLINE ORDERING

Pennant Hills High School Canteen is very happy to advise that we are now accepting lunch orders online. All you need to do is download the app Qkr! by MasterCard, set up a profile and start ordering.

Lunch orders can be placed daily no later than 9.15am or for your convenience you can order up to 2 weeks in advance. You pay online via the Qkr! by MasterCard app and your child can then collect their lunch from the dedicated lunch order window.

The advantages of using Qkr! by MasterCard are: your child is guaranteed to receive their choice of lunch and no long queues to wait in.

If you have ordered and you know your child or the student who ordered will be sick and not in on the day, just call the canteen on 9473 5020 by 9.30am, let us know and we can hold the order over until the student returns.

We are very proud of our menu and its compliance with the NSW Government Healthy Canteen Strategy. We really look forward to making lunch times easier for our students and receiving your online orders soon.

MEDICAL ALERT

A reminder that students are strongly advised not to share food with each other to avoid any risk of allergic reactions - in particular Anaphylactic reactions.

P&C MEETING DATES FOR 2020

Term 2: 16 June Term 3: 18 August, 15 September

Term 4: 20 October, 17 November - followed by AGM

7.30pm in the School Library

All parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend these meetings, which provide the wider school community with a forum for discussion as we work together with staff to sustain and further develop the best possible learning environment for our students.

The discussions are complemented by presentations from staff, focusing on various aspects of education and, in particular, what is on offer at Pennant Hills High School.

If any parents or caregivers would like to receive the agenda and minutes of the meetings, please email [email protected] to arrange.

P&C NEWS

Auditor Wanted The P&C are currently looking for an auditor for our general P&C accounts including the canteen. Our end of financial year is 31 October 2020. For more information please email: [email protected]

Lunch Orders A reminder that lunch orders can be made via the Qkr! by Mastercard app as well as over the counter before school or recess. Orders can be paid by cash or card.


WELCOME BACK TO ENGLISH

Throughout the tumult and upheaval of recent weeks, students in Year 7 have been studying poetry. In an era of digital literacy and online learning, the importance of studying poetry can be overlooked and neglected. Not so at Pennant Hills High School though, where students are encouraged to give voice to their creative and imaginative impulses.

As well as providing a flexible form to express emotions and ideas, the study of poetry gives students a deep understanding of the way language can be used to shape meaning and inspire thought. It provides opportunities to engage with the rules of syntax and grammar, and then provokes students to either apply or subvert these conventions for specific purposes.

Poetry can be defined in many different ways and applied for varying reasons - Wordsworth described poetry as "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings which takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity". Coleridge had a simpler explanation, that poetry was "the best words in the best order". Whichever view you take, we hope you will enjoy the following works from our Year 7 students. Congratulations to Year 12 student Antonia for her outstanding poem, inspired by the verse of T.S. Eliot, featured on the front cover.

The Tech Bubble Crash A poem for the 21st Century by Finn As the 2000s approached, Tech was on the rise, Companies were battling to claim the prize Of being a multimillionaire And putting smaller companies to despair. As 2000 arrived, Investors threw all their money, now deprived, Towards any company with .com Even though most of these companies were far from Succeeding and were bound to fail. Companies began to cause panic With the thought of sharing their tech stocks … that was just manic 10% the market dropped in a week 2001 rolled around And most big tech companies could not be found. Throwing thousands of dollars on the ground, A lesson to be learnt From the tech bubble crash Is to assess the consequences Of giving money to the pincers Of big companies on the rise That may never reach their prize

The Escape – Gemma Click, Swipe, Click Tap, scroll, tap Bing, swoosh, bing. Bright glowing screens blinding my

thoughts Fingers flying texting Trapped in a digital world Messages in then messages out Selfies, memes and tweets I’m so addicted it’s like a craving How will i ever escape Swapping between devices Constantly being controlled Rude, nasty and mean messages How horrible they make us feel I need to escape To walk outside To see the beauty of nature The world of stunning real life

To be immersed in something living To escape the digital world controlling me To escape the dreadful world of technology.

My childhood beach - where I learnt to surf Hana

Crashing waves on calm blue waters White sand under your feet

Beach birds running races back and forth Seagulls flying side by side Pelicans dropping out of the sky Catching fishy treats in their stride

The warmth of the sun as you search for the treasured shell Waves turn into gliding streams of water Foam and sand help to reveal the places where seashells dwell!

Sand castles keep everyone busy for hours Filling sand buckets and building moats Everyone enjoys the breeze as we see sailboats!

Blueys Beach - Abigail Duncan

The sand between my toes,

The air in my hair,

Nothing seems to matter,

At least I don’t really care.

The water is perfect,

It's as clear as glass,

The rocks on the side,

Are covered in grass.

The sandbars are perfect,

As I run along them,

The waves are marvellous,

When they crash against my thumb.

One day of perfection,

Is all I need,

With the massive collection,

Of shells at my feet.

Seagull after seagull,

My dog’s exhausted,

Along with the eagles,

In Autumn.

The only place on earth,

That I really need,

Is filled with happiness,

It’s Blueys Beach.


OFFICE HOURS AND PAYMENT TIMES

The school office is open from 8.00am—3.45pm Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) during school term.

The payments window is open from 8.15am—2.00pm on school days only.

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Rotary Youth Exchange: the opportunity of a lifetime for young Australians currently in Year 9 or 10. Expand your horizons with a year on Rotary Exchange. Discover a different culture - www.rotaryyouthexchange.net.au

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Information sessions www.scce.com.au or 1800 500 051.

LATTITUDE AUSTRALIA Volunteering and gap year placements for U/25s - www.lattitude.org.au or (03) 9826 6266

Student Exchange Australia NZ www.studentexchange.org.au or 9997 0700.

World Education Program Australia (WEP) www.wep.org.au or 1300 884 733 or on Facebook (wepaustralia)

Australian Institute of International Understanding (AIIU) www.aiiu.om.au or 1800 174 407 - program costs apply.

Lions Youth Exchange Program for 17-21 year olds - www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye

STS Student Exchange www.sts-education.com.au or 1800 263 964

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia www.afs.org.au or 1800 023 982 RECREATION AND SPORTING GROUPS Oakhill Drive Netball Club Players Wanted: Junior players U7/8/12’s and Senior players U15/16—17/18—21’s. Please contact the registrar Leanne Scowen at [email protected] or 0412 561 114.

Northern District Hockey Association: Contact [email protected]. U5 - U9 ‘Minkey’. U11, U13, U15 Mixed Junior Comp and U17. Play on a world class artificial turf facility at Pennant Hills Park.

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club: www.wphcfc.net.au

Rugby Connect - Trytons: is a Rugby Union program developed for boys and girls with special needs between the ages of 5-17 years. The season is run by Sydney Junior Rugby with the assistance of the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Rugby. Contact Matt Kellahan [email protected] or phone 9323 3407.

Hills Hawks Softball: All ages 4-adult welcome - www.hillshawks.softball.org.au or phone Hazel - 0414 474 461

Pennant Hills District Cricket Club: (15 years and over) pennanthillscricket.com.au Registration enquiries: [email protected] or SMS 0450 226 158.

North Sydney Girls Cricket Association: www.nsgca.nsw.cricket.com.au/

Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Rugby League Club: www.pennostags.com. All ages.

Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Union Club: www.beecroftjuniors.com.au or phone Nicola 0402 677 180.

Cherrybrook Table Tennis Club: 0412 520 854 - Enjoy social and competition table tennis.

Sydney Zodiacs Youth Dragon Boat Club: www.dbnsw.org.au or [email protected] or 0410 655 764

Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Marching Band: www.gks.org.au or 9868 3289

Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra: for young musicians. Not-for-profit organisation. http://www.nsyo.org.au Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Strings Orchestra. Weekly rehearsals at Beecroft on Wednesdays.

2nd/3rd Pennant Hills Scout Group: 0408 121 690 (Greg Smithson) - Tuesdays (7-11) and Wednesdays (10-15).

Pennant Hills Girl Guides: Mondays - Guides (10-14) 5.30-7.30pm; Senior Guides (14-18) 7.00-9.00pm. 0438 284 592 (Fiona)

Hornsby District Athletics (children aged 4 - 17): Saturday mornings at Pennant Hills Park www.hdlac.org.au

Cherrybrook Athletics Club (children aged 5 - 16): Friday nights 5.45pm - 8.00pm www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au

Taiko Drumming (a blend of choreography, drumming, movement and music for everyone): www.taikoz.com

St Agatha’s Youth Group: for students from Years 7 to 9 - www.stagatha.org.au or 0409 847 208 (Laura)

West Pennant Hills Netball: www.westpennanthills.netball.asn.au/ or http://www.facebook.com/WPHNC ‘Netta’ 7 - 9 years; Junior 10 - 15 years; Senior 16 years and above.

Thornleigh Softball: All games played at Galston. Contact Sharon - 0407 442 402. www.thornleighsports.org.au/softball

Cherrybrook United Netball Club: Games played at Pennant Hills Park. Modified ‘Net Set Go’ (5 - 9) Friday evenings; Juniors (10 - 15) Saturday mornings; Seniors (16 - open) Saturday afternoons. Phone Keryn on 0412 693 224

Castle Hill BMX Club: Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill. Facebook: facebook.com/castlehillbmx President: Michael 0404 093 303. Email: [email protected]

Hornsby Junior Touch Footy: All games played at Foxglove Oval, Mt Colah. Girls 9s–17s; Boys 9s–15s. Information/Registration: hornsby.mytouchfooty.com

North Rocks Softball: Teeball, Modball, Softball - school terms only - 5 years to adults - social and competitive. Information/Registration: northrockssoftball.org.au or phone: 0406 852 851.

Asquith Netball: All skill levels welcome. Information Linda Wilton 0403 214 410 or [email protected]

Pennant Hills Netball Club: pennanthillsnc.nsw.netball.com.au

West Pennant Hills Scout Group: Contact Kevin 0408 257 498 for Cubs (Mon), Scouts (Thurs), Venturers (Mon)


DISCLAIMER Advertisements in this newsletter are included as a community service or a source of revenue to offset newsletter production costs. They should not in any way be seen as an endorsement or recommendation by the school.

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS HELPERS NEEDED Foster families needed: Department of Family and Community Services - 8303 7644 Carers can be singles, couples, with or without children, and from any cultural background.

Foster carers needed: Key Assets NSW, a dynamic not-for-profit foster care provider - 8336 5700 Providing high quality and innovative family placements for children and young people with varying needs.

Volunteer with Easy Care Gardening: www.easycaregardening.org.au or 9983 1644 (Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai)

Bilingual Volunteers Needed: City of Sydney Meals on Wheels - For more information, phone 8512 4230.

Lifeline Telephone Volunteers needed: It’s never too late to make a difference … or to learn new skills. Join a team of volunteers on the crisis support line based at Gordon. Training is comprehensive and ongoing support is provided for all volunteer counsellors. More information: 9498 8805 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT Free adult Literacy and Numeracy classes - Meadowbank TAFE: 9942 3572. Reading, writing and speaking.

Free English courses for adult migrants - www.ames.edu.au: Classes at Hornsby, Chatswood and Eastwood.

English Classes - Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm during school terms. Cost $3.00 per week. West Pennant Hills Community Church, 41 - 43 Eaton Road, West Pennant Hills. Information and to register: 9872 4200.

The Kids Are All Right Website for parents of Australian teenagers. Go to www.thekidsareallright.com.au.

Tertiary Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Ex-Service Men and Women: Students selected on merit. Information and applications: www.avcat.org.au or phone 9213 7999 or 1800 620 361 (voicemail)

Jack’s Youth Café at Hornsby (run by Fusion Sydney North): 5 Jersey Street Hornsby (a short walk from the station). After school activities for students in a safe environment, Tuesdays - Fridays 3.00pm - 6.00pm. Phone: 9477 1110.

Ability Options: a FREE service helping people with a disability into the job that ’s right for them. More information: abilityoptions.org.au or contact Caroline Krix on 8811 1717 or [email protected]

Ability Links: supporting people with a disability, their families and carers to achieve their goals in life. For more information phone 8830 0768 or email [email protected]

Foster Care Association NSW: Advocacy, support and information for foster carers. www.fcansw.org.au or 4987 1847

Healthy Kids FREE Parent e-zine: important nutrition information and great recipes: www.healthy-kids.com.au

Enrol to Vote: If you are an Australian citizen who is 18 years of age or older, you must vote at all elections. Check if you’re enrolled at www.votensw.info, enrol to vote at www.aec.gov.au or phone 1300 135 736

Uniting Care Northmead: 8839 5107 - Workshops and counselling for parents. Phone for more information.

TOUGHLOVE: 1300 856 830 - Parents helping parents to deal with problems of unacceptable adolescent behaviour.

Parenting Education for Mums, Dad and Carers: www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/caparenting Information and education provided by NSW Health - Northern Sydney Central Coast.

Centacare Broken Bay: 9488 2523 - Advice and support for parents.

Depression Support Group: 1300 794 991. Hornsby RSL - first Sunday of each month. Run by Association of Relative and Friends of the Mentally Ill.

Parent Line: www.parentline.org.au or 1300 1300 52 - Free professional service 24 hours every day.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free confidential service 24 hours every day.

Mission Australia: 9480 2500 - Free case management and counselling support for young people and families.

Single With Children: www.singlewithchildren.com.au or 1300 300 496 Non-profit social group providing exciting activities for single parents and their children.

Sydney Single Parents: www.SydneySingleParents.org.au or 9634 7502 (Hills) or 9411 1858 (Northside)

Hills Family Centre: 8805 7288 - Workshops and courses for parents and families.

Wesley Mission Family/Youth Services (the Hills): www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/wesleydalmar/ or 8805 7288

Community Life Church Cherrybrook Life Centre: 9651 3534 - Counselling and parenting courses available.

Newcomers Club: www.sydneynewcomers.com.au - Social club for women, offering support and friendship.

NSW Health Free Dental Clinic for 12-25 year olds: 9687 2544 - High Street Youth Health Service, Harris Park.

Rotary Club of Thornleigh Farm Markets: Third Sunday of every month - 8.00am - 12.00noon - Phyllis St, Thornleigh

Christ Evangelical Centre of Australia Chinese Language School: 0410 613 814 (Jenny)

Cybersmart website: www.cybersmart.gov.au - Part of the Australian Government’s cybersafety program.

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au The Register collects and uses data to improve services for children and to research eye disease and disorders of vision.

Bedford College Play Sessions for children (0 - 5 years) and their parents/carers: Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am at 2 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills. Small fee includes morning tea for children and their carers. Bookings: 1300 174 174

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay: counselling, parenting and support groups. 9488 2400 or [email protected]

Our Space - Integrated Youth Service Hub, Eastwood: bringing together a variety of services committed to improving the wellbeing of young people aged 11–18 years. Information: www.ourspace.org.au or 9874 7458.

St Vincent de Paul Society: Interest free loans to low income families for essential household items. Phone 9477 5010

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