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Kellyville High School Learning | Excellence | Integrity

VOLUME 15 – EDITION 4 6 April 2018

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The Marella Muse

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Kellyville High School Learning | Excellence | Integrity

VOLUME 15 – EDITION 4 6 April 2018

Kellyville HS We are a vibrant and innovative learning community that is committed to delivering excellence within a rich and diverse learning environment. Every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal

best through engaged, active learning in a safe, respectful and supportive school. Page 1 | 4

CALENDAR CHECK

2018 | Term 1

W11A Mon 9 – 11 Year 7 Camp

Tue 10 Apr HAST test

Thu 12 Apr Senior First Aid

Fri 13 Apr Anzac Ceremony

Last day of Term 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2018 | Term 2

W1A Mon 30 Apr School Development Day (staff only)

Tue 1 May All students return

P&C Meeting 7pm (Library) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W2B Tue 8 May ICAS Digital Tech

Macquarie Zone Cross Country _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W3A Tue 15 - 17 NAPLAN – Year 7 & 9 students

Fri 18 May NSW Schools Cup - Netball

19/20 May Hills Relay for Life _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W4B Wed 23 - 25 Bronze/Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Thu 24 May Yr 5 Transition – Beaumont Hills PS

Fri 25 May Athletics Carnival _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W5A Tue 29 May ICAS Science _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W6B Tue 5 Jun P&C Meeting 7pm (Library)

Thu 7 Jun Recognition Assembly

Fri 8 Jun SEC Fundraiser – Pyjama Day _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W7A Mon 11 Jun Public Holiday – Queen’s Birthday

Wed 13 Jun ICAS Spelling

NAPLAN Stronger Standards – Writing

Thu 14 – 15 Macquarie Zone Athletics

Thu 14 Jun NAPLAN Stronger Standards – Reading

Fri 15 Jun NAPLAN Stronger Standards - Numeracy _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W8B Wed 20 Jun Drama Performance Evening

Fri 22 June LOTE Restaurant Excursion _________________________________________________________________________________________________

W9A Tue 26 Jun Subject Selection Evening

5pm – Year 8 / 7pm – Year 10

Thu 28 Jun Yr 8/11 Vaccinations _________________________________________________________________________________________________

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

ALUMNI | Congrats and good luck to ex-student Taylor

Doyle as she competes in the Women’s T38 Long Jump

at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games!

THANK YOU | Staff and students dressed up as their

childhood memory/favourite character to support the

Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.

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Sendai HS Japanese visitors

This year’s group of Japanese students were very lively, and

eagerly embraced all the experiences available during their

overseas visit to Kellyville High School. Our KHS buddies were

fantastic and enthusiastically cared for their charges in the

break times. They accompanied them to sport, where they

strolled around the area, before sharing birthday cupcakes

and shakes at Kellyville Plaza.

Japanese classes were able to try calligraphy, learn how to

write Kanji numbers, participate in children’s games, and

listen to a presentation about teenage life in Japan. It soon

became clear that generally, students share a number of

similarities and we are not so different after all.

Thanks to the teachers from KHS who welcomed the visitors

into their classes; Mrs Ong, who guided them in their walk;

and Mrs Goldie, the coordinator of the visit.

Mrs M Goldie

Coordinator | Teacher, LOTE

CAPA AutumnFest

Thanks to all the parents, students, community members and

staff that came and supported our talented CAPA students in

the CAPA AutumnFest performance night. It was great to see

so many engaging performances and the skills of our students

on display for all to enjoy. If you missed Autumnfest, be sure

NOT to miss SpringFest later in the year – further information

to come later in the year.

Mrs B Smith

Teacher, Music

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Macquarie Cup Netball Success!

Our open girl’s netball team represented Kellyville HS at the

recent Macquarie Cup Netball Championships. It was a great

day with Kellyville taking out the runners up award. We won

the first eight games, but unfortunately went down to Rouse

Hill HS in the last game. I was so proud to be their coach, their

sportsmanship, teamwork and encouragement of others was

outstanding.

We had 5 girls selected into the final selection game,

Samantha J, Indi G, Maddie T, Alysha M, Sarah C. From this

Sarah, Indi and Maddie were all selected to represent at the

Sydney West Championships this Friday, not bad, 3 out of the

10 position were filled by Kellyville. We wish them all the best!

A huge thankyou to Caitlin W for umpiring on the day. It is

often difficult to umpire your peers but she was amazing,

Thank you!

Mrs J Gentle

Coach | Teacher, PDHPE

Starlight Foundation – Thank you!!!

A big thank you to the SEC and the school as a whole. Last

Thursday we had “Throwback Thursday”. This was a day

where we remembered our childhood or thought about what

we would like to be when we grow up. There were some great

costumes from superheros, cheerleaders and movie

characters. In wellbeing, the students had fun playing

childhood games from hopscotch, pass the parcel and even

celebrity heads.

Most importantly we were able to learn able the valuable

charity Starlight foundation and some the many wishes that

they are abler to grant sick children. We have donated nearly

$900 from fundraising on the day, which will help towards

making a sick child smile.

Thank you SEC for organising, and our Kellyville HS community

for supporting!

Mrs J Gentle

SEC Coordinator | Teacher, PDHPE

Term 1 Sports Update 2018

Kellyville HS Swimming Carnival

House Points:

1. Clarke 552

2. Pryce 498

3. Manning 407

4. Evans 224

Age Champions:

12 Boys Cameron L 12 Girls Tahliah H

13 Boys Kyle W 13 Girls Kiara G

14 Boys Aaron J 14 Girls Maddison L

15 Boys Heath T 15 Girls Loryn G

16 Boys Jesse W 16 Girls Makayla O

17 Boys Jordan F 17 Girls Charlotte F

Macquarie Zone Swimming Carnival

School Points:

1. Kellyville HS 1039

2. Glenwood HS 928

3. The Ponds HS 862

4. Rouse Hill HS 784

5. Colo HS 677

6. Crestwood HS 520

7. Richmond HS 229

8. Hawkesbury HS 199

9. Windsor HS 116

Age Champions:

12 Girls Tahliah H 60 points

12 Boys Cameron L 60 points

13 Girls Kiara G 64 points

15 Girls Loryn G 64 points

17+ Boys Jordan F 64 points

Sydney West Swimming Carnival

School Points:

1. The Hills Sports (Hills Sports) 1,833

2. Greystanes (Parramatta) 1,300

3. Kellyville (Macquarie Zone) 1,137

4. Castle Hill (Hills Zone) 1,035

5. The Ponds High School (Macquarie) 864

Age Champions:

14 Girls Maddison L 184 points

17+ Boys Jordan F 166 points





Other commendable results:

Cameron L 2nd 12 Boys Age Champion

Kieren M 3rd 17+ Boys Age Champion

Loryn G 3rd 15 Girls Age Champions

1st 17+ Boys 4x50m Relay Jordan F, Patrick A, Chris C, Kieren M 3rd 12-19 Girls 6x50m Relay Tahliah H, Kiara G, Maddison L, Caitlin W, Samantha J

Kellyville HS Team to compete at CHS Swimming

Championships Sunday 8th April – Tuesday 10th April 2018:

Patrick A, Chris C, Jordan F, Kiara G, Loryn G, Tahliah H,

Samantha J, Cameron L, Maddison L, Kieren M, Makayla O,

Health T, Caitlin W, Tayla W.

KHS Cross-Country Carnival

Age Champions:

12 Boys Jaye S 12 Girls Lillianai T

13 Boys Aaron N 13 Girls Kiara G

14 Boys Josiah B 14 Girls Tayla W

15 Boys Calum M 15 Girls Loryn G

16 Boys Liam H 16 Girls Alyssa M

17 Boys Marcus B 17 Girls Jayde S

Macquarie Zone and Sydney West Knock Out Sports

Boys Basketball

Sydney West Knockout:

Round 1 WIN against Rouse Hill High 62-37

Round 2 Win against Mitchell High 54-51

Round 3 Vs Rooty Hill/Northmead TBA

Macquarie Zone Gala Day: 2nd

Students selected to play for Macquarie Zone at Sydney West:

Aisha E, Royce M, Gabriel S and Xander P.

SW Gala Day: Macquarie Zone 1st place.

Students selected to play for Sydney West at CHS:

Aisha E. p

Girls Basketball


Round 1 LOSS to Rouse Hill High.

Macquarie Zone Gala Day: 4th


Caitlin H-R, Maddi T, Lanae I.

Boys Touch


Round 1 LOSS to Northmead High



Blake H, Liam H and Ethan S.

Sydney West Gala Day: Macquarie Zone 2nd place.

Students selected to play for Sydney West at CHS: Liam H.

Girls Touch

Sydney West Knockout

Round 1 WIN against Rouse Hill

Round 2 Vs Kingswood High



Lauren P and Emily T.

Boys Soccer


Round 1 LOSS to Mitchell High 1-0



Mitchell K

Girls Soccer


Round 1 LOSS to The Ponds 4-1

Macquarie Zone Gala Day: 3rd


Kiarnie L.

Girls Netball


Round 1 v Windsor 24/5

Macquarie Zone Gala Day: 2nd


Maddi T, Indianna G and Sarah C.

Upcoming sports events:

CHS Swimming Championships

Term 1 Week 11

Sunday 8th April – Tuesday 10th April 2018

(Sydney Aquatic Centre)

KHS Athletics Carnival

Term 2 Week 4

Friday 25th May

(Alfred Whaling Reserve, Baulkham Hills)

Mr M Jaaniste

Sports Coordinator | Teacher, PDHPE

COMMUNITY NEWS

… … … Family Fun Day

… … … Parenting Ideas: Talking bullying & autism

… … … The truth about how we use Facebook


What comes to mind when you think about bullying? Is it consistent physical punches to the back when a child walks past a stronger child? Is it the nasty whispers of those who critique everything from hair to the way a girl walks or talks, isolating her? Is it the posting of horrible online rants that mean a person can’t escape the taunts they receive, even when at home? Or the teasing about things that a person can’t control, such as sensory overload, stimming (repetitive movements) or needing extra assistance to complete their work?

Bullying is all of these things and more – especially when it comes to children with autism. The likelihood of a child on the autism spectrum experiencing bullying is far greater than it is for a child without autism. And as with any child, the impact of bullying can have devastating, lasting effects. In children with autism, bullying can heighten anxiety, cause school refusal, disturb sleep, damage confidence and mental health and cause extreme regression.

Educate to empower

Often, children will pick on things that are different and that they don’t understand. Autism gives them plenty of ammunition. However, by equipping siblings, friends and classmates of children with autism with knowledge, and having an open forum for discussion, you may find that the hearts of many enlarge. What they found different or confusing they will now find different and cool.

Instead of being scared of the body language of a child with autism, kids may become more aware of what he or she is saying through body language and offer to help. A great way to do this is to watch the ‘Amazing Things Happen’ YouTube clip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZYtA26fbFCYIecm-WsEaeQ.Watch it together as a family, perhaps including friends of your children.

You can start by introducing the clip and positively framing it so the children understand that they are learning about the amazing ways our bodies process information and how we are all unique in this regard. Afterwards, encourage some discussion amongst the children present. Many will ask great questions or share about someone they know who has autism. In one school where I ran this discussion, a child who had been relentlessly bullying a child on the spectrum raised his hand and asked whether Joshua (not his real name) would be able to forgive a bully, as the bully understood more now and thought Joshua’s brain was cool.

When we equip communities of children, we are empowering the bystanders. This can potentially limit the

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It’s time to talk bullying and autism…by Kate Johnson

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POSITIVE PARENTING

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likelihood of bullying as what was allowed before is no longer tolerated by a broader range of people in that community. This is community and culture building.

Step up the anti-bullying strategies

If you have a child with autism, what tools do you have within your family to help that child communicate when they feel unsafe? Often, children on the autism spectrum may not be able to articulate that someone is bullying them. However, their behaviour will communicate it for them. All behaviour is communication and we need to ask the question “Why are they behaving this way?” as opposed to punishing the negative behaviour. Here are some great ways to equip children with strategies to communicate:

– Social stories about what bullying can feel like and what it can look like.– Social stories on what to do if you feel unsafe.– Picture books on body parts and where people are not allowed to touch.– Communication about who the safe and trusted people are that a child with autism can go to when they feel uncertain or hurt.– Encourage those around your child to watch for changes in behaviour, regression, aggression or increased anxiety and to let you know immediately if something arises, not waiting for the ‘right time’ to pick up the phone.– Access social skills groups that allow for a small group learning approach, explicitly laying out what bullying is, effective communication strategies, and time to practice these in a safe and encouraging environment.

What if we take this as a different way of empowering our children by disempowering a bully through kindness and agreement, instead of anger and reaction, when it comes to verbal bullying? Could we as communities build on this and equip children on the spectrum with key phrases they can use to reject the rubbish a bully is speaking over them, and instead walk away, winning that battle? How could we do that? There is a great clip on YouTube called ‘How to Stop a Bully’ by Brooks Gibbs where he plays a role with a girl who is being feisty and mean to him. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oKjW1OIjuw.

– You could watch the video as a family and discuss it with your children.– Encourage your child’s teacher to watch the video with their class, then pull it apart and reflect on the lessons.– Develop a social script that your child on the autism spectrum could use if they felt like someone was bullying them, including a checklist to help them recognise if they are being bullied.– Celebrate every attempt to rebuff negativity, highlighting your child’s strengths.

It is time for a rethink on bullying, and especially the bullying of kids who are ‘different’ such as those with autism. We are all a part of this within our communities and schools. When we work as a community to tackle this big issue, we will see amazing things happen in the lives of children with autism and across our communities as compassion, leadership and resilience increase.

Kate Johnson

Kate is the Founder and Director of Spectrum Journeys Inc, a not for profit Autism service that equips and empowers families and educators as they support children on the Autism Spectrum to flourish. Kate leads an amazing team in the Outer East of Melbourne and focuses on practical Autism education as well as community projects and supporting carers. Kate is married to Joel and they have 4 beautiful children (their eldest being on the Autism Spectrum).

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The truth about how we use Facebook

The #DeleteFacebook movement that spluttered out of last week’s Facebook data scandal comes at a time when we’re experiencing significant digital fatigue, weary from our always-on, on-demand online world. Our moral panic over the impact of tech on our wellbeing (especially

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"Facebook isn’t free. It never has been. You pay with your keystrokes."

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children’s) is at an all-time high and the ethics of technology design that’s seen us mindlessly scrolling through the last decade is slowly being uncovered.

But let’s be honest – most of us understand as much about how our data is tracked and used as we do about blockchain.

That is to say, we sense we should be paying more attention (like we might want to understand climate change or what’s happening in Syria more deeply) but there’s no easy way to digest it in a 280-character precis, especially when there’s the finale of Married at First Sight to live tweet about.

Instead, we’ve blindly trusted the app developers with our "agreement" to Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) we can’t be bothered to read, let alone comprehend. Our cluelessness around our digital rights is evident in hoaxes like the copy and paste statuses that some thought would grant them legal protection against Facebook stealing their photos.

Facebook isn’t free. It never has been. You pay with your keystrokes. It has traded on the fact that we’ve severely undervalued our personal data since the very beginning. But the way we are coming to understand the value of our data is changing.

Another currency we use to pay for our participation in social media is our attention. The cult of busyness and productivity engulfs our modern working lives. The race to work hard, and relax perfectly, means we’re constantly hounded in attempts to capture and maintain our cognitive focus. Tech companies hire rafts of professionals to design platforms to enslave your attention and we’ve realised that they’re winning.

We’re addicted to convenience. Facebook serves multiple purposes in one place, from photo album to email system, shopping centre and community hub. We’re not ready to part with this convenience and we can’t resist its power.

For some of us, Facebook is a necessary evil. We don’t want to break up with Facey if it means losing connection with the great people on our social network. We’re scared of being disconnected and missing out. The nature of social media means we can’t stay meaningfully connected to the volume of friends we have acquired throughout our digital lives, though that doesn’t stop us from trying.

Deleting Facebook is like burning your journals and family photo albums. We’ve been on it for a decade, we’ve documented big chunks of our life with it.

Getting the data genie back in the bottle is impossible. Scrapping Facebook won’t erase that data, or make much of a dent in the gazillion data points being gathered every second by the other 2,099,999,999 Facebook users still left on the platform.

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But it’s not just Facebook we need to rethink our relationship with. Every time you download and agree to T&Cs for an app, game or plug-in you’re presented with a choice about what data to share with developers and their partners. Data breaches are no longer a digital whoopsie – like when you accidentally invite everyone in your email contacts to join LinkedIn – for many professions they’re notifiable offences which require serious responses to, not just carefully crafted media announcements about internal audits.

What’s the alternative to deleting Facebook?

Depending on what your aim is (be more productive or make a stand), there are a range of actions you can take to become a more empowered, mindful user of social media.

Be a savvier Digital Citizen

Information is power. Expand your understanding of how technology works without having to get a degree in informatics. Try Cal Newport’s blog and ideas on Deep Work, explore the work of The Centre for Humane Technology, listen to the Digital Mindfulness podcast.

Change your digital habits

Want to get balance back around how you use social media? Take a 10-day Stop Scrolling challenge, apply the 3M’s of Digital Nutrition: mindful, meaningful and moderate, install apps (irony alert) like Moment to audit your device usage and use a plugin like HabitLab to provide nudges towards target behaviour.

Reduce the time you spend on social media platforms, the things you click and what you share (especially of your kids). This changes the data being collected, the distraction from your goals and the interactions being mapped (maybe not to the degree that you’ll crash Facebook’s business model, but in a way that your personal online experience can be altered).

Digitally declutter

Take time to tidy up by revoking app permissions, cleaning up the Pages and brands you follow/like (which are used to serve you ads) and swear off using the “login in with Facebook/Twitter” shortcut for other sites (instead use a password manager). Back up your photos, your phone and your messages. Use a separate email for social media accounts, it helps avoid identity theft.

Jocelyn Bewer is a Sydney-based psychologist who has been studying the psychology of technology for a decade. She tweets at @jocelynbrewer.

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