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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

TERM 1 WEEK 4 2020 The next three weeks for your diary

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

24 - 28 Feb Year 12 Legal Studies Court Visit Parramatta

Court Year 10 Maths Assessment

Year 11 Legal Studies NSW

Parliament House Open Night 6pm

9MAT - Aneete Kellermen

Aquatic Centre

02 - 06 Mar HSC Minimum Standards Year 10 Test Practice

Year 12 English Standard Assessment

HSC Minimum Standards

Year 10 Test Practice Neighbourhood Shopping

HSC Minimum Standards

Year 10 Test Practice Zone Swimming Carnival

HSC Minimum Standards Year 10 Test Practice

9MAT - Aneete Kellermen Aquatic Centre

Year 12 Advanced English Task

09 - 13 Mar Year 10 HS Minimum Standards Test Year 12 MH Assessment Task Year 7 Vaccinations - Hall

Year 10 HS Minimum

Standards Test Bushcare Year 12 Maths

Ad Task 2 Year 12 Maths Standard 2 Task 2

Year 10 HSC Minimum

Standards Test

Year 10 HS Minimum Standards Test Selective High School

Placement Testing Year 11 Modern History Assessment Task Maths Extension Task

Year 10 HS Minimum Standards Test 9MAT - Aneete

Kellermen Aquatic Centre

Year 12 Ancient History Assessment Task

Dwayne Hopwood Principal

When the boys leave school after the HSC our aim is that they leave with much more than just a high ATAR. We really hope that after 6 years at our school, they leave with a whole set of skills that will support them to become the most successful man that they can be. Part of this success involves having a positive impact on others and the world around them. It was wonderful to see this very idea demonstrated by Year 11 Music students Blake Williams, Luca Coren, Owen Famler, Wesley Stewart, Alex Kim, Elijah Pelaez and Joshua Martin last weekend. The boys organised a benefit concert for the victims of the recent bushfires at Petersham Bowling Club. They organised the event themselves, promoted it, and performed in their various bands with some friends. They raised $750 for charity. It is inspiring to see such initiative and I’m incredibly proud of them.

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Year 7 students have continued their journey into the world of experimentation. Students have familiarised themselves with new equipment they will be using to conduct experiments throughout the year. They also have been exploring the scientific method, particularly variables and fair testing.

Marine and Aquaculture Technology students have been learning about water safety. They have been exploring the dangers and risks associated with a variety of aquatic environments and how to avoid injury. The boys have also been studying effective ways to respond to injury, focussing this week on first aid. They learnt about the DRSABCD procedure and practised their CPR skills.

SCIENCE UPDATE

Ms M Prasad—Science Teacher

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Jack Kellington 7C

A huge warm welcome to the 2020 Year 8 after school Drama ensemble. These students have been carefully selected across the Year 8 cohort for their innovation, originality and talent in Drama. The afterschool program will commence next week and the students will begin devising a series of performances to present at the annual Creative Arts night! The boys, as well as Mr Ahearne and Ms Small are excited to begin devising with the group.

DRAMA ENSEMBLE

Mr R Ahearne

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Jack Kellington 7C

BEAT THE ZONE DOWN THE COURT

Congratulations to the U15s basketball team for making it through to the grand finals. The team’s quick transition from defense to offense meant their opponent did not have time to get back and set up their defense. The team realised that the easiest way to defeat the opponent was to beat them down the court and score before they could establish an organised defense of all five players into the zone. Good luck for the finals against Epping Boys High School. Mr Tenefrancia

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FUTSAL – SEMI-FINAL FEVER

Congratulations to our both junior Futsal teams who secured the grand final spots by beating Normanhurst 4-0 and drawing with Homebush (1-1). The final results are not the real indicators of dominance our players displayed in both games. More impressive was our 15s B team who stretched the winning streak to 13 games and will enter the grand final match as heavy favourites, while our 15s B will need to improve the attacking stats. Throughout the game, seven gold opportunities were not converted into goals, allowing opposition to score with a minute to go, making it nerve wrenching end. We prevailed and deservedly qualified into the grand final as the best rank team during regular season. On the other side, our second grade team although playing very well, did not qualify for the grand final. Asquith’s team better utilised their scoring opportunities, being victorious 5-3.

Mr S Calic Sports Coordinator

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Comradery, resilience and pure sportsmanship best summarises the Ashfield Boys’ efforts in this year’s campaign with Grade Volleyball. The journey to finals consisted of early morning training sessions, school holiday training camps, and teamwork among a group of friends who strongly supported each other. The boy’s determination and true sportsmanship is what brought them to their finals campaign. Unfortunately, despite a strong performance against Epping, the boys fell short of two sets, bringing

their finals series to an end. The loss is not a reflection of the talent, flare and determination these boys truly have to play clinical Volleyball. The boys have an upcoming knockout competition as well as school’s cup, which will provide an opportunity to display more of their innovation and flare on the court.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Mr R Ahearne

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If you have any questions, please call Ms Brown during school hours on 9798 6620 (Extension 120).

Regards

Ms Brown Head Teacher Welfare

Vaccine Who is eligible? Number of doses?

Human Papillomavirus - HPV All Year 7 students 2

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Whooping cough) - dTpa

All year 7 students 1

Meningococcal ACWY All year 10 & 11 students 1

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by providing the school with written notification

NSW Schools Vaccination Program

Year 7 students will be having the first vaccination on Monday 9th March during Periods 1-4. Representatives from the NSW School Vaccination Program will attend Ashfield Boys High School from 8.30-12pm. I have included a link (see below) to the NSW Department of Health, which provides information regarding the school vaccination program in 26 languages and maybe of assistance. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx If you wish for your son to receive their vaccinations at school, you must complete the form and ask them to return it to their Year Adviser, who will collect them during Roll Call by Monday 2nd March

In 2020 the following vaccines will be offered:

Vaccinations

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HOMEWORK CENTRE

The afterschool Homework Centre is operating on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 - 4:30pm. This is an opportunity for your son to receive free help from teachers with his homework or other areas of his learning that would benefit from extra help. If you would like your son to attend could you please complete and return the attached application form to Mr Tenefrancia. Places at the centre are strictly limited and they fill up quickly. It is expected that students who apply to attend will attend every session. The operation of the Homework Centre will start in Week 5.

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PAYMENT OFFICE HOURS-STUDENTS Before School Recess Lunch 2.00pm is the cut-off time for both students and parents, to enable end of day processing.

Our preferred method of payment is online via School Bytes or the school website. We ask that you consider online payment before you send cash, cheques or credit card payments to the school office. Online payment provides you with an immediate receipt for payment.

Students are to carry their ID cards with them at all times when dealing with the Administration Office (Rolls Desk) and the Library. Lost ID cards incur a replacement fee of $10.

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WINTER SPORT SELECTIONS 2020 – INSTRUCTIONS

The list of sports and estimated cost for the season are indicated in the tables below:

GRADE SPORTS COST RECREATIONAL SPORTS COST

Badminton 1st $20 Badminton Olympic Park/ABHS $50

Badminton U15s $20 Basketball Years 7-8 $0

Football 1st $50 Basketball Years 9-10 $0

Football U13s $50 Bocce/Crocket $0

Football U14s $50 Futsal Olympic Park /ABHS $50

Football U15s $50 Karate $0

Hockey 1st $100 Multi Sport Years 7-8 $10

Hockey U15s $100 Outdoor Fitness $10

Lawn Bowls 1st $50 Power Walk Years 7-8 $0

Lawn Bowls U15s $50 Power Walk Years 9-10 $0

Rugby 1st $20 Table Tennis Olympic Park/ABHS $60

Rugby U13s $20 Theatre Sport $0

Rugby U14s $20 Volleyball $0

Rugby U15s $20

Table Tennis 1st $10

Table Tennis U14s $10

Table Tennis U15s $10

Tennis 1st $90

Tennis U14s $90

Tennis U15s $90

When selecting a Grade sport with age restrictions, use the table below to ensure you select appropriately for your Year of birth:

Year born Age group

2002 Opens (First and second grade)

2003 Opens (First and second grade)

2004 Opens (First and second grade)

2005 Under 15s

2006 Under 14s

2007 Under 13s

2008 Under 13s

All sports except Football and Rugby do not have teams for U13s age group.

Twelve and thirteen year old boys still can make U15s and U14s teams if they are good enough!

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NOTE: Selections work on a first come first served basis if opting for a Recreational Sport. When the Max No’s are reached you will not be able to choose that sport. Grade sports have no limit they work on trials. Selections Open at 7:00 AM February 17th and Close 3:30 PM February 21st.

Go to the website https://online.schoolbytes.education

Click on Login with NSW DoE Portal

Enter your DoE Username & Password

Click on Sport Selection

Click Next to Continue

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From the dropdown list choose either a Grade or Recreational Sport (Recreational Sports are at the

bottom of the list)

Click Save Preferences

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E 3 Injured or sick with

note Executive/TBA 12:34 14:31

26th February – Grade Sport Organisation – Grand-Final

Assembly Point (quiet area)

Sport Venue Opposition Coach Leave class at:

Assemble and Sit

at:

Game Time

A Basketball 1st TBA BYE TBA TBA NA

A Basketball 2nd TBA TBA Tyler TBA TBA TBA

B Basketball U15’s TBA TBA Tenefrancia TBA TBA TBA

B Basketball U14’s

To go with U15’s BYE Tenefrancia TBA TBA

C Cricket U15 Centenary BYE Richardson

Payne 12:34 NA

D Cricket U14’s Centenary BYE White Cini 12:34 NA

E Futsal 2nd ABHS Oval BYE Kucheruk 12:34 NA

F Futsal U15’s A TBA TBA Bason TBA TBA TBA

F Futsal U15’s B TBA TBA Stitt TBA TBA TBA

H Oztag U15’s A Ashfield Park BYE Chatwin 12:34 NA

H Oztag U15’s B Ashfield Park BYE Burford 12:34 NA

I Volleyball 1st ABHS Canteen BYE Bennett 12:34 NA

I Volleyball 2nd ABHS Canteen BYE Ahearne 12:34 NA

J Volleyball U15’s and U14’s ABHS Canteen BYE Bennett 12:34 NA

K Tennis 1st & U14’s Pratten Park BYE Beretin 12:34 NA

L Tennis 2nd & U15’s Pratten Park BYE Pool 12:34 NA

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Start Finish

E 3 Injured or sick with

note Executive/TBA 12:34 14:31

Futsal – Olympic Park Quaycentre booking times:

5,12,19, 26 February 4,25 March

8 April 6, 13, 20 May 10, 17, 24 Jun

1 July

All played on Court 1 except on Feb 5 and May 20 – Court 4

Badminton - Olympic Park NSW Netball booking times:

5,12,19 February 4,11, 18 March

8, 29 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May

10 Jun 1, 29 July

5, 19, 26 August 2, 9 September 14,21 October

4, 11, 18, 25 November 2, 9, 16 December

Table Tennis- Olympic Park Sports Hall booking times:

5,12, 26 February

4,11 March 6, 13, 20, 27 May 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun

1 July

All played on Court C

RECREATIONAL SPORT - WEEK 22

Assembly Point

Sport Venue Coach Assemble and Sit in Year 7

quad at:

Finish Time

A Badminton ABHS Gym Pearce 12:34 14:31

C Futsal Olympic Park Morris 11: 45 14:31

E Table Tennis Olympic Park Lu 11: 45 14:31

G Basketball Years 7-8 ABHS Outdoor Court Curran 12:34 14:31

K Basketball Years 9-10 Bill Peter’s reserve Karagiannidis 12:34 14:31

O Lawn Bowls Ashfield Park LBC Pham 12:34 14:31

Q Multi Sport Years 7-8 Hammond Park Pieterse Chu 12:34 14:31

S Multi Sport Years 9-10 Hammond Park Mahmud Wang 12:34 14:31

U Power Walk Years 7-8 Local Area Durand

Dobrowolski 12:34 14:31

U Power Walk Year 10 Join Futsal Olympic

Park Morris 11: 45 14:31

W Ultimate Frisbee Ashfield Park Lam 12:34 14:31

Y Theatre Sport D11 Whitting 12:34 14:31

14/15 Outdoor Fitness Ashfield Park Prasad Couchi 12:34 14:31

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February – Sport Organisation – YEAR 7

Class Assemble Time/ Point/

Class Letters are displayed on the concrete wall along-

side the Oval

Finish Time

7 Evatt 12:34 – Oval/Letter E 2:31pm

7 Florey 12:34 – Oval/Letter F 2:31pm

7 Street 12:34 – Oval/Letter S 2:31pm

7 Wood 12:34 – Oval/Letter W 2:31pm

7 Yunupingu 12:34 – Oval/Letter Y 2:31pm

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February – Sport Organisation – YEAR 7

Class Sport Played Venue Supervising Teacher

7 Evatt Football ABHS OVAL Jones

7 Florey Football ABHS OVAL Salucci

7 Street Football ABHS OVAL McCusker

7 Wood Football ABHS OVAL Jovicic

7 Yunupingu Football ABHS OVAL Vardakis

Class Wet Weather Assembly Point

for 5-26 of February 2020

7 Evatt D 1

7 Florey D 2

7 Street F 2

7 Wood F 6

7 Yunupingu G 15

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