Save the Date

Week 8 Nov 26th-30th Yr 10 Catch up work

experience

Tue Nov 27th Yr 10 RYDA excursion

Week 9 Dec 3rd-7th Year 7 swim school

Wed Dec 5th Year 6-7 Orientation Day

Year 10-11 Orientation Day

Thursday Dec 6th Year 10 formal

Friday Dec 7th Year 10 Graduation

Wed Dec 19th Last Day students

Mt

Year 9 can purchase their 2013 College Jersey - $75 by week 9

Year 10 Formal 6th December 6.30-9.30pm tickets $70

payment due week 7

From the Principal Once again, students at Mt Druitt enjoyed C Factor day. Both stu-dents and teachers performed and audience participation was high! A special thanks goes to Mrs Sharp and Miss Hawley, as their work and dedication resulted in an enjoyable fun-filled day for all. While in the same week, our Year 10 students sat for the inaugu-ral Chifley Exam for year 10, with numerous teachers across the college who designed and marked the exam. Proudly, I can say that Mt Druitt students performed exceedingly well. Our stu-dents showed respect and diligence in the exam and this was re-flected in their results Cathy Anderson Principal

Learn. Discover. Inspire

23.11.12

Chifley College

9625 9750 / 9625 7318 Fax: 9832 1463 Website: www.mt-druitt-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Mt Druitt Matters

Year 6-7 Orientation Will be held December 5th 2012. Please be

aware this event will begin in the hall at 9.30am. We look forward to meeting all of the parents and students.

This newsletter article will be the last one before Year 10 graduation. Below is a table of important dates for Year 10 students to become familiar with. I look forward to celebrating the formal evening with year 10 students and trust that it will be a night to remember for all involved and I’ve been practicing my dance moves… so watch out year 10! Graduation occurs on Friday morning the 7th of December, a friendly reminder to all stu-dents graduating that you MUST be in full school uniform or you will not be allowed on stage. For girls this means NO tights without skirts, and for the boys, NO football shorts please. I wish you all every success with your college exam and congratulate you all on your pend-ing graduation. It has been an honour to represent and support you as your teacher and Year Adviser and I am incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such an inspiring cohort of students. Well done Year 10, you have made it through 4 years of high school. All the very best for your future. Mrs Saunders.

Date Event

Tuesday 20/11/12 (Week 7) Chifley College Exam—Periods 1, 2 & 3.

Thursday 22/11/12 (Week 7) Chifley Day

Friday 23/11/12 (Week 7) Last day for formal payment. Aboriginal students transition day at Chifley Senior Campus

Tuesday 27/11/12 (Week 8) Ryda Road Safety Program @ Penrith Regatta Centre

Mon—Fri 26-30/11/12 (Week 8) Work Experience Catch Up

Thursday 6/12/12 6:30pm—9:30pm FORMAL

Friday 7/12/12 Graduation Ceremony

Wednesday 12/12/12 School Presentation Evening.

Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

Year 10 News

Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

Year 7 Student of the Fortnight

Year 8 Student of the Fortnight

Achievements: Hope has shown that she is a hard working student

who has been performing well in all her subjects. She displays

manners and respect in class and works enthusiastically to produce

excellent work. She works independently in class and is a positive

influence on those around her as she helps others and encourages

them to do their best and behave appropriately. She is a valued

member of her literacy withdrawal group as her contributions are

insightful and her attitude towards her class work has been excel-

lent this fortnight. Hope has displayed achievement, respect, citi-

zenship and safety during her lessons and within the school.

Primary School Attended: Doonside Public School

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing

Favourite music/artist: One Direction

Favourite sports: Netball, Soccer

Favourite subjects: Music

Achievements: Kaati is a very polite and pleasant student

in all of her subjects. She has been identified by all her

teachers as a hard worker who has a great attitude towards

her learning. She displays maturity towards her studies and

gives 100% by remaining focused in class, staying on task,

participating in class activities and behaving in a respectful

manner. Kaati is always co-operative and friendly towards

her peers and teachers and performs to the best of her abil-

ity in everything she attempts at school.

Primary School Attended: Madang Avenue Public School

Hobbies/Interests: Don’t have any

Favourite music/artist: Beyonce

Favourite sports: Don’t have one

Favourite subjects: Art

The best thing about Mount Druitt Campus is: Making

new friends

Future aspirations: Get a job

Chifley College

Senior Campus

Learn, Discover, Inspire

Invitation to

Year 11 – 2013 Students,

Orientation Day & Sausage Sizzle

On Wednesday 5th December, 2012

At 9.00am – 2pm

This is an important information day. Please bring with you, your

completed enrolment package paperwork.

Bring your $100 enrolment contribution, pay your elective subject

costs and take this opportunity to purchase your Senior College uni-

form.

Venue

Chifley College – Senior Campus

Multipurpose Centre

Dress: School Uniform

Mrs Joyce Berry & Mr Rob Pecovnik - Yr 11 Deputy Principals

Our year 7 students have well and truly explored the world of science. They had the amazing opportunity to have some great hands-on experi-ence at the science expo held at Chifley College Mt Druitt. Activities included slime making, close up interactions with stick insects, microscope observations, discoveringappearing and disappearing ink, traf-fic lights, elephant’s toothpaste and amazing dry ice power. The show was run by our very talented year 9 students from Chifley Col-leges. It was a fun filled day and the students gained a lot from it. A very sincere thanks to all the year 9 student demonstrators for showing such leadership skills. A special thanks to all the year 7 students for being safe and respectful citi-zens at the expo.

Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

Year 7 Students Explore the World of Science

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Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

RUNNING CLUB EXCURSION

On Sunday the 4th of November, four of our Running Club members, as well as Mrs Coid and

Mrs Hooke, participated in the Rebel Run for Fun 3km event at Sydney Olympic Park. Over 1000

participants took part in the 3km event, which raised money for a number of worthy charities. Af-

ter the fun run, students participated in a Segway bike ride and an ANZ stadium gantry tour. Each

of the participants should be congratulated for their outstanding running performances and posi-

tive attitudes throughout the day.

Rebel Run for Fun 3km- student results:

Josephine: 2nd in her female age category (Josephine also did a Personal Best time for the 3km distance) Blake G: 4th in his male age category Blake C: 16th in his male age category

With their medals at the finish of the

fun run

Doing the Gantry walk at ANZ stadium

In the media room at ANZ stadium

Playground at Newington

Segway tour at Newington Armory

Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

ENGLISH FACULTY NEWS

On October 31st, seven of our Year 7 students participated in an enrichment workshop with Australian author and Ambassador for the Year of Reading, Deb Abela. The workshop gave students an opportunity to learn first hand her tips for writing. Deb explained how she gets ideas for her books and each student undertook several short writing exercises in a day filled with writing, discussion and sharing. Deb is the online author for the Term 4 Fiction with a twist blog at http://rapblog13.edublogs.org/. Congratulations to each of our Y7 participants, your work was of a high standard and is now published on the blog!

Mrs Van-Stolk—HT English

http://www.deborahabela.com/

Chifley College Mt Druitt Campus

LEAPS Graduation

On Thursday night, Year 9 LEAPS students attended the LEAPS Graduation Cere-mony. All students made a speech on the night. It is not an easy thing to get up and speak in front of teachers, parents and lawyer mentors, but all students did an outstanding job and should be very proud. Students also entertained their mentors with the LEAPS version of Bruno Mars “Count on Me”. A special thanks to Jack and Bernie who did a fantastic job backstage, making presentation and music transitions seamless. Also, thanks to Jack for saying a speech on behalf of an absent student. All LEAPS students have been outstanding and have made it a fantastic year for everyone involved.