MATRAVILLE SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL

Anzac Parade, CHIFLEY NSW 2036

T 9661 8000 F 9661 4254

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

Term 4, Week 10 December 2017

Presentation Day 2017

From the Deputy Principal Ms Jane Stanley, Deputy Principal

What a year it has been! I would like to thank the students, staff and community for welcoming me back

to Matraville Sports High School. I am extremely happy to have received the substantive Deputy Principal

position. Working in such a vibrant and positive environment has been so rewarding, and with all the

wonderful opportunities available to our students, 2018 should be a cracker of a year.

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and hope you all have a safe and wonderful break.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.

UNSW Student designs first national indigenous rugby jersey

The first Indigenous-inspired jersey worn by a national rugby team of any code has been designed by

Dennis Golding, a UNSW Fine Arts student. UNSW Art & Design honours student, Dennis Golding, designed

Australia’s first Indigenous national rugby jersey worn by the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Test.

The third year Fine Arts student, a Kamilario/Gamilaraay artist, was chosen to design the historic jersey after

winning an Australia Rugby Union (ARU) tender in 2015. The green and gold uniform features an image of a

wallaby on the front and shows Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities joining together, with symbols

for the 14 Indigenous players who have represented Australia - Cecil Ramalli, Lloyd McDermott, Mark Ella,

Glen Ella, Gary Ella, Lloyd Walker, Andrew Walker, Jim Williams, Wendell Sailor, Timana Tahu, Anthony

Faingaa, Saia Faingaa, Beale Hodgson, and Matt Hodgson.

The Indigenous jersey was unveiled by Wallabies player Kurtley Beale in July, but was worn by the players for

the first time when Brisbane hosted the final of the Bledisloe Test.

Beale has campaigned the ARU for an Indigenous jersey for years and is now urging the team to wear it

annually.

Inspiring the next generation of solar innovators

The Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC) has been approached by International Grammar School to

help kick-start a new technology stream designed to replace the tired TAS unit, (technology and applied

studies). They are calling it Digital Innovation High, DI High. Graham Clarkson, Director of ICT & Digital

Innovation at IGS is the brains behind the initiative and through MCIC’s introduction will be partnering with

Matraville Sports High to run the first pilot program at the MCIC.

On 9th November, 15 students from each school came together to participate in a UNSW SunSprint workshop

sponsored by UNSW Engineering and UNSW Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering Australian

Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics.

The UNSW SunSprint workshop is a school outreach program designed to introduce children to the magic of

solar power. Open to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, SunSprint challenges students to design, build

and race their own solar-powered model car or boat. Working to specific design rules and technical

standards, participants attain a greater knowledge of solar cells, motors, gears, electricity and the power of

the sun, while honing their racing skills to achieve peak performance for their cars.

UNSW will be hosting a gala race day in early December where all workshop participants will be able to race

their cars against other students from all over NSW.

Support Faculty update

Mr Michael Graham, teacher

Sailors With DisABILITIES

On Tuesday 28th November, a group of junior students from the Support Unit were lucky enough to be part

of the Winds of Joy program. Students got to sail around Sydney aboard a yacht and build their confidence

and safety skills around water. Thank you to the crew for being so generous and welcoming.

Barista course

On Tuesday 5th December, five senior students from the Support Unit completed their barista training for the

year and took another step towards becoming independent contributors to the workforce. Congratulations

to Luka Keats, Liam Mears, Lucas Thomspon, Luka Krstic and George Kallias for your exemplary behaviour

and work ethic all term.

Year 12 field work – Case Study Urban Dynamics in Pyrmont

Mr Adam Bussell, HSIE teacher

On Wednesday the 6th of December the Year 12 Geography class went to Pyrmont in the city to conduct

some fieldwork based on Urban Dynamics. The students learnt about urban growth and decline in the

Pyrmont area as well as seeing first hand how Darling Harbour has changed over time. They also used maps

and made observations to analyse the livability of the area. The highlight of the fieldwork was the ferry ride

from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, where the students seen the new Barangaroo development and

learnt about the state government's new plans for the future of Sydney. The students are looking forward to

more fieldwork in 2018.

Science Faculty update

Congratulations to Science teacher Mr Danny Tran

who graduated from UNSW

with his Master of Teaching Degree!

Ms Rebecca Li, SRC coordinator

ANZAC Remembrance Day Ceremony

Matraville Sports High School captains were proud to represent the school at

the Malabar ANZAC day ceremony on Saturday, 11th November. Raquel Willoughby

(school captain - left) and Aisha Hanif-Yusabra (Vice captain - right) joined with local

community members to pay tribute to and remember those who served in war.

Lest we forget.

Important Dates for your Calendar

Friday 15th December Last day of Term 4.

18th/19th Dec and 29th Jan Staff Development Days

Tuesday 30th January First day back Year 7-11-12

Wednesday 31th January First day back Year 8-9-10

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Mr Adam Bussell, PBL Coordinator

On Thursday the 7th of December 34 students and 7 staff went to Wet ‘n Wild Sydney for the Positive

Behaviour for Learning rewards excursion. The students, who were a mix of mainstream and support

students, were attending as a reward for their ongoing good behaviour and effort this year. The students

attended a special schools-only day and had a really fun time on the rides and in the pools. I would like to

thank all the staff and students who attended, especially the support staff who made it possible for all

students to enjoy the day. I would also like to thank all the staff at school for their support of PBL, our office

staff, our Deputy Principal Jane Stanley, as well as our Principal Nerida Walker who made the whole day

possible. I look forward to another successful year of PBL in 2018 and students keep collecting those bronze

merits!

CBA AMAZE Expo

On the 19th of October Aboriginal students from Year 9-12 were invited to attend Commonwealth Bank’s

AMAZE Expo at their Headquarters in Darling Harbour. The Expo showcased all things technology.

The interactive expo encouraged students to explore and discover through touch and play. From Virtual and

Augmented Reality to Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, System

Hacking, Robotic Support Systems, Virtual Painting and Program Designing the students were amazed at

what the future of banking will look like.

The highlight of the day was when our girls took on Canterbury Boys’ High School in the Program Design

challenge where they had to program the movement of a ball through a maze and won. The girls were

awarded their own set of virtual reality goggles. We also got to take home some really gadgets and gifts.

A big thanks to Shallan, Aunty Gayle, Mr Cheng and Brad Cook from CBA for an awesome day.

Canteen News

Unfortunately the school’s last canteen tender process resulted in no applicants being appointed to run the

canteen for the 2018 year. The school will re-tender T1, Wk1 next year. If you are aware of any businesses who may be suitable to run

the canteen, please make them aware that the tender will be advertised in the last week of the school

holidays and tender information packs will be available from the first week of school. In the 3-4 week interim, before a new canteen is appointed, the very lovely people from Poppy’s Café at

Matraville have agreed to provide us with a simple lunchtime menu. Poppy’s provides high quality and tasty

lunches and we are appreciative of their assistance in providing students with this great deal.

Lunch orders will be collected at roll call and will need to be at the front office by 9.30am.

Please note: we have no capacity to deal with change – the correct $ amount must be included with the

order which should be clearly marked with the student’s name and order details.

Thank you for your patience whilst the tendering process is finalised.

Please see below for updated information on Talented Sports Program