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GRANVILLE SOUTH CREATIVE

AND PERFORMING ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2 2018

VISIT: http://www.granvilles-h.schools.nsw.edu.au * PHONE: 9892 2654 * FAX: 9892 2764

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Granvillesouthcreativeandperformingartshighschool

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Key Dates: Friday 6th July Last day of term 2

Tuesday 24th July Day 1 – Term 3 – all students return to school

Thursday 26th July Parent / Teacher night 3.00-6.00pm

Mon/Fri 6-10th August Education Week

Tuesday 7th August CAPA Showcase – Riverside Theatre 7.00-9.00pm

Thursday 9th August Education Week Assembly 8.50am

Tuesday 14th August P & C meeting 11.00am

Wednesday 15th August Vaccinations Yr.8 and Yr.10

Saturday 18th August Open Day 10.00 – 2.00pm

Wednesday 5th September Yr.7 2nd dose vaccination

Thurs/Frid 6-7th September State Athletics Carnival at Homebush

Student Achievements Students of the Term - Term 2

Yr 7 - Hussein Al-Khafaji

Yr 8- Fatima El Kassab

Yr 9-Zainab Alkhazali

Yr 10-Jonique Lino

Yr 11- Aasiya Aasiya & Sajjad Al-Khafaj

Yr 12- Soner Ozsarac

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Term 2 2018 has been another successful term for Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High

School. We have participated in many successful events and celebrations that have involved the whole

school community, including our Iftar, Mother’s Day morning tea, NAPLAN examinations, sports carnivals

and excursions. Thanks to all staff, students and community members who have supported these events.

Students were all issued with their semester 1 reports this week. I read through all student reports and

look forward to recognising those students who have been working consistently well across many subjects.

An academic recognition assembly will take place in Education Week, week 3 term 3. Parents and students

have access to the portal where they can get copies of reports.

We finalised the installation of air-conditioning for classrooms so that we now have heating and cooling.

We look forward to a more pleasant learning experience as we approach the end of term 4 heat later in

the year. This was a school funded project that took several years in preparation and planning.

We are currently looking at the construction of a Covered Outdoor Learning Area for the basketball courts

on the back oval, so that students have an outdoor space for all weather conditions. This is also a school

funded project that we are hoping will be finalised this year, at least the planning stage.

I would particularly like to recognise the work of our staff and students involved in the Ultimo Dance

Festival - Ms T Wright and Dance Ensemble, and “A Midsummer Night's Dream” production - Mr M.

Mitchell and a range of mainstream and ensemble students with support from the CAPA faculty. Our

students excelled in both and demonstrated that students from Granville South CAPA HS do create success

stories. Opportunities provided for students at Granville South such as these, are ones that are possible

due to the dedication of many staff and the commitment from our talented students.

I wish everyone a restful school holiday and look forward to term 3. It will be an eventful term, with

parent-teacher meetings, course selections for years 10 into 11 and years 8 into 9, education week events,

an open day and HSC Trial examinations and graduation.

Mrs Melissa Johnston Principal





Well done to all students who have achieved pleasing results in their reports for Semester 1. Now is the time to reflect on how they can achieve better outcomes by putting more time and effort into their studies and improving their strategies and skills. Our school celebrates students' success through our weekly assemblies this included students who have displayed positive behaviour for learning and showed engagement in their learning by attending all their classes on time and being on task. Congratulations to our Years 7 and 9 students who have sat for their NAPLAN tests. Year 7 students have an opportunity to further develop their learning skills prior to the NAPLAN exams and hopefully they will do better in Year 9 in 2020. I would like to wish our Year 11 students all the best for their Preliminary studies and hope their efforts, time and study skills are all put into practice to ensure their success in preparation for the HSC. I would like to mention the hard work of Mr Scott (Year 11 Adviser and Ms Platirahos Assistant Year 11 Adviser) for the academic review meetings with parents and students to discuss their academic progress, attendance, any concerns and future pathways. A letter was emailed out to all parents and students to further discuss this matter. Students are encouraged to attend our homework centre on Monday afternoons in the library from 3:15-4:15. Please pick up a permission note from the front office, sign it by parents/ carers and return it Mr Woollams. Senior studies tuitions are held every Friday afternoon periods 5&6 in the CIRCLE. A reminder to our students to follow the LEARN expectations. Arrive to school on time, attend all classes and be on task, stay in class and wear our full school uniform with pride. Finally, I would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday. Looking forward to a very productive Term 3 celebrating our students' success and working together by creating success stories and a positive learning environment for our school community. Ms ISSA Deputy Principal Year 7, 9 and 11

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Ms Issa





What a lovely introduction to Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School it has been! I have definitely felt like a new Year 7 student at times, trying to learn room numbers, teacher and student names, new school rules, new school bell times and adjusting to a whole new school culture. One thing that has definitely made it easier has been the help of all staff and students at Granville South CAPAHS. Staff and students have been incredibly welcoming and helpful (especially when I have been lost and looking for a particular classroom or block). Our school community is incredibly vibrant and diverse. I have been fortunate to experience the vibrancy and enthusiasm of all our students this term and I am incredibly proud to call Granville South CAPAHS my new home. As we progress through this educational journey together, I look forward to working with the staff and students at Granville South CAPAHS in achieving at their highest potential. A also look forward to working with all of our parents and the wider community in strengthening our relationships and providing you all with the best possible learning environment. Our enthusiastic staff work endlessly to provide your children with a safe and respectful learning environment that empowers our students to become successful and responsible learners. Please stay safe these holidays. I am looking forward to a vibrant term 3. Kind Regards, Mr Gharibeh

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Mr Gharibeh





OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE – 95% and over

YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 Khoder Abbas Mohammad Ahmed Fatmh Alassadi Zain Aboucham Ridwan Ahmed Nouhou Barry Izanullah Adeel Fatima El Kassab Mohamed Bezre Youssef Akkouche Jennah Frankel Pranav Dangol Hussein Al-Khafaji Rose Hadaway Susana Daukuro Muhamed Al-Khafaji Dilara Karagoz Maysa El-Marouk Ruqia Alassadi Ahmelia Katoa Jennifer Fajloun Nisar Ali Hadja Koroma Jamal Issa Mohammad Alshokaan Noel Liang Mohammad Khan Mary-Anne Bui Sydney Malu Jacky Li Sandra Kakari Harmony Paki Sela Ratu Selman Karahasanoglu Bailey Williams-Freeman Sare Sadak Muhammad Kassem Mobina Salari Daniel Kouaider Matryx Tautuhi Chloe Palileo Ahmad Zair Adi Ratu Matin Salari Amani Saraya Sarah Vana Lebron Whiripo Hiba Zair

YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 Mariam El Kassab Aasiya Aasiya Ahmad Abbas

Nicholas Elcheikh Sajjad Al-Khafaji Abas Alassadi Jaidan Hunt Ismail Alhaidary Hamza El-Hallak Anastasia Laakulu Phillip Lay Jamshid Qasemi Jonique Lino Nuno Salsinha Angelica Tedjo Taylan Yilmaz Tapu Sautia Alysha Zraika





BRONZE AWARD WINNERS – TERM 2

YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 Mohammad Alshokaan Bailey WilliamsFreeman Nisanur Aydin Salman Sultan Jibriil Dandan Yousha Tamer Zain Aboucham Dilara Karagoz Amani Daher Mohammad El-Dadoun Ian Rogers Katelin Ika Manelle El-Ahmad Ziyan Zulfiqar Kousar Azordeh Khater Elma Smajic Armin Dupovac Crystal Howell Muhammad Kassem Jamil Abouhalka Derrick Anapu Mahmoud Abouhalka Nora Istanbouli Sireen Yassine Zahra Al-Mousawi Amira Rifahi Armani Chok Ella Elmir Harmony Paki Khamal Ajouz Fatima Kepezkaya Kristina Kaihea Mona Elkhaldi Sarah Vana Abdullah Daiban Omar Osman Raad Youssef Akkouche Adam Hamed Gada El-Ahmad Hussein Al-Khafaji Ahmad Rifahi Yahya Ali Mumin Jayden Azimy Sharfil Khan Yehya El-Dannaoui Aisha El-Marouk Dalia Kanj Rhianna Sowaid Sandra Kakari Mary Zamudio Abdulmalek Esbhi Aysam Mazeh Mia White-Tuuga Yasaman Ghamari Nejad Hameed Mirzaei Razan Aboucham Jasmine Nahle Adi Ratu Link Minotte Tenisha Abouhalka Mohommed Eid Jai Lyn Gadd-Ngawini Omar Ajaj Zeena Issa Roukaya Zreika Mahammed Elkhaldi Talha Talha Zakaria Malas Mikail Zangana Hussam Al Dulimi Ruqia Alassadi Rawana Assaad YEAR 10 Daniel Kouaider Adam El Jajieh Anastasia Laakulu Hassan El-Assaad Moustafa El-Kassar Kakala Hala Samir Abas Ali Ajaj Mouhamed Hamdan Yussef Abdulrahman Najha Chaouk Maher Haouchar Jawad Hamed Isra Khany Nassar Hasna Amani Saraya Slaimen Mustapha Dakoda Hunt Mariam Mariam Sajah Naaman Hilal Bou-Khalil

Alnaz Bashardost Ozan Yildirim Andjelka Banicevic Nicholas Elcheikh Malak Al-Hesany Ronea Ajaje Ehab Sayah Ali El-Dadoun

Tham Thien Dove Jessica Kalal YEAR 11 Selcuk Vatan Kevin Dang Fatima Ahmed Salima Kanj Abdelhalim Alkhalayleh Hussien Dib YEAR 12 Rasha Chami George Tannous Soner Ozsarac Demoore Elmir Ahmad Alameddine Abdulhamid Chami

Mohomed Chaok





Granville South Creative and Performing Arts

High Schools’

Open Day – Saturday 18th August 2018

10.00am – 2.00pm

Tours of the school – free

Purchase of school pens $5.00

USB $7.00

Informally

meet some of

the current

“Granny South”

staff

Displays from each

faculty

Halal Sausage Sizzle - $2.50 Drinks $1.50

Performances by our

outstanding CAPA

students

Fund raising raffle to be

drawn on the day

Access to the archives in the library

Past class and year photos, photos from school excursions, functions, including our

50th Anniversary





EWS FROM WS FMINISTRATION OTHE A

School fees The payment of school fees is gratefully acknowledged. School contributions and subject charges may be made at the office or via the school website using the Parent Online Portal. Payments may be paid in instalments. EFTPOS facility is available. Family Details The School needs to ensure its records are up to date at all times. Whenever there is a change to your family details, for example a change of phone number, or a change to an emergency contact, the School must be informed. This can be done by completing a new Student/Family Details Form which can be obtained at the school Front Office, or by ringing the School. The School uses email as its main form of communication so it is vital that this address is kept up-to-date. In the event that your child gets sick during a school day, we will contact you on the telephone and therefore it is very important that your phone numbers are always current. School Uniform Terms 2 and 3 are the terms we experience cooler weather. The school jumper can be purchased from either Lowes in Merrylands or Oz Fashions in Granville. Hoodies are NOT an acceptable item of clothing to wear to school. Medication If your child has a medically diagnosed condition that has not previously been advised to the school, or there has been a change to their condition, please contact the School. Medication is only able to be administered to students if prescribed and instructed by their doctor. Please contact the School Office if you have any question on giving medication to your child during school hours. Air Conditioning All staff and students have enjoyed the benefit of air conditioning in classrooms during this cold Term 2. It was installed during the Term 1 school holidays and has made a difference on these cold winter days. I am sure we will all be equally grateful for this great improvement to the School during the hot summers we will have in the future. S Hill Business Manager

NEWS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE





This year's Creative and Performing Arts Showcase, to be held at Parramatta's Riverside Theatres on Tuesday 7th August looks to be another exciting GSCAPAHS event! This year called "This is Me" our showcase will feature students from our Circus, Dance, Drama, and Music Ensembles as they perform alongside the visual representations of our students' work in the Visual Arts Ensemble. This year we will also celebrate both work of our students in junior CAPA subjects, including REAL classes, our Pasifika Ensemble, our Support Unit Dance Crew, and of course our senior Dancers, Actors and Musicians. Our "Riverside" show is always an exciting event and this year student representatives have also been involved in the "behind the scenes" work of our Production Team. These students have brought some great ideas to the table and much of the success of this year's show will be as a result of their hard work and dedication..

We hope to see you as we celebrate the outstanding success stories of our students in the Creative and Performing Arts at "This is Me". Tickets are only $10 each, and can be purchased from the front office.

Cristie Collins Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts

Elizabeth Brown Slaimen Mustapha

FACULTY REPORTS

CAPA





Year 12 Biology Excursion to Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick

On Thursday 14th June, our Year 12 Biology students and Mr Azzopardi visited Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick for a series of HSC lectures and workshops in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the course content.

The lectures and workshops assisted our senior students in their understanding of biology in a real world context. Students attended two interactive workshops including Communication and Maintaining a Balance/Search for Better Health.

Our students were privileged to listen to several engaging lectures delivered by a variety of health care professionals including a nurse, an ophthalmologist, an audiologist and a geneticist. The hands-on workshop allowed students the opportunity to measure their blood pressure, use a stethoscope, otoscope and ophthalmoscope.

Congratulations to the following students for their attendance and excellent participation and representation of our school during the excursion: Abas Alassadi, Hamze El-Hallak, Suzie Fadil Waheib, Jamshid Qasemi and Monika Vesse. Mr Azzopardi HT Science

Abas Alassadi,

Jamshid Qasemi,

Hamze El-Hallek, Jamshid Qasemi, Abas Alassadi, Suzie Fadil Waheib, Monika Vesse

Suzie Fadil Waheib, Monika Vesse, Abas Alassadi, Jamshid Qasemi and Hamze El-Hallak

SCIENCE





Prospect Zone Cross Country Carnival Students took part in the Prospect Zone Cross Country Carnival on Wednesday 23rd May at Granville Park. A team of nine GSCAPAHS students participated against the best our zone has to offer and all students are to be congratulated on finishing the 3 km race despite almost all students fasting due to their Ramadan celebrations. Special recognition needs to go to Rayan Obeid of Yr. 9 who finished her race in 8th position, thus qualifying her to take part in the Regional Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek Raceway later in the term. David White Mariam Mariam

Head Teacher PDHPE

Sayed Zabilallah Ahmadi and Maajiid Alesbahi LtoR – Amani Saraya, Elissa Badr, Cheyenne Finnigan, Mariam Mariam

PDHPE Elizabeth Brown

Slaimen Mustapha





A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School’s newest ensemble, The Shakespeare Ensemble took to the stage on Tuesday 26th June to present their inaugural performance. Music Studio B4 was transformed into a theatre for the night and a group of seventeen students from years 7-12 took to the stage to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Congratulations to Kristina, Mary, Maleke, Slaimen, Rose, Arash, Salehipa, Haris, Yousef, Armin, Ian, Joshua, Ziyan, Nuno, fajHarley, Dilara and Helen who brought Shakespeare’s characters to life with energy, enthusiasm and passion. Big thanks also to Sarah, Solf and Lebron for their technical assistance in rehearsals and on performance night. Stay tuned for audition announcements for the Shakespeare Ensemble’s next project coming soon.





Out and About with the CAPA Faculty

Granville South Creative and Performing Arts Students have been lucky enough to participate in some major cultural events this term, nurturing the hunger for drama and thirst for music by attending a range of excursions outside of school hours. We started the term off with a bang with a trip to Canberra to attend the Groovin’ the Moo festival, where students rocked out with global and national superstars, including, Amine, Lady Leshur, Ball Park Music, Flight Facilities, Baker Boy, Haiku Hands, Vera Blue, Grinspoon and Tkay Maidza to name a few. We were also privileged to be in the audience of Stolen (with thanks to Riverside Theatres), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (with thanks to The New Theatre) The Hypochondriac (with thanks to Playwave), Todrick Hall’s forbidden tour (With thanks to Todrick Hall) and Channel 7’s new reality program Dance Boss (with thanks to Channel 7). We were also treated to a subsidised performance of Bell Shakespeare’s in-school production of Shakespeare is Dead, (with thanks to Bell Shakespeare and The Crown Resorts and Packer Family Foundations). In term 3 we look forward to even more quality cultural and artistic experiences.

Michael Mitchell Drama/Visual Arts Teacher Circus Ensemble Leader





The Archibull Prize

This year our Year 7 and 8 REAL students were given the opportunity to participate in the Archibull Prize 2018.

The Archibull Prize is a world renowned program where teachers and students work together with

Australian farmers to learn all about the agriculture industry and use this knowledge to create a multimedia presentation and an artwork on a life-sized fiberglass bull! All participating schools were given a primary food or fibre industry to explore. Ours is the Cotton Industry!

This term we had the pleasure of meeting with a young cotton farmer named Emma who shared stories about her experiences as a farmer. She also informed us about the production of cotton and all about the environment she lives and works in. Students were able to understand the kinds of resources required to clothe, feed and power a nation.

Our fibreglass bull (affectionately known as Archie) has already made a positive impact on our school community and is ready for his makeover! Students in the REAL class have begun engaging in art, design, creativity and teamwork activities in order to share their new knowledge and skills through art. We can’t wait to show you the finished Archie!

Feel free to follow our journey with Archie on Instagram: archie_at_gscapahs





Iftar - Arabic Drumming Performance:

The Arabic Drummers were given the opportunity to perform at this year’s Iftar dinner at GSCAPAHS on

Wednesday 23rd May. Khoder Eid, Ali El-Hami, Jawad Hamed, Emaddine Sowaid and Bilal El-Afshal, all from

Year 7 performed at their very first Iftar school dinner. This performance demonstrated their rhythmic and

listening skills in celebration of breaking fast. I am extremely proud of their performance and look forward

to future performances.

Mr Akele.

The Dance Ensemble performed at their first major performance of the year on Friday the 22nd of June, as a

part of the In the Spotlight Dance Festival. All the dancers performed beautifully, showing off their amazing

talents and took the audience through their emotional, moving piece ‘Collide’ that was a standout

performance of the night.

L-R: Mary Zamudio, Zania Dela Cruz, Lennyx Tautuhi, Isra Khany, Sajah Naaman, Hadja Koroma,

Makayla Allen-Smith, Rayan Obeid, Ramona Parker, Laila Lakmas





VET Sports Coaching Term 2 update 2018 Work Placement: Blaxcell St PS Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to the following Year 11 and 12 VET Sports Coaching students who assisted staff at Blaxcell St PS Cross Country Carnival at Bright Park on Friday 4th May 2018:

Fred Tolo Faaoloii Mikyla Hunt Safaa Charrouf Jakob Kaihea

Soner Ozsarac Atelina Rakuli Zacharia Merhi Siu-Ki-Moana Finau

Students were responsible for conducting warm up activities before each run, course lap markers as the primary students ran each lap, making sure all runners stayed on course and packing up of equipment. Year 11 and 12 students did an excellent job performing their duties and increased their knowledge and understanding of the organisation and delivery of running a cross-country carnival. Work Placement: GSCAPA HS Athletics Carnival On Friday 25th May 2018 the following Year 11/12 VET Sport, Fitness and Recreation students assisted staff at our school athletics carnival at Wyatt Park, Auburn: Margaret Langi Safaa Charrouf Soner Ozsarac Zacharia Merhi Atelina Rakuli Siu-Ki-Moana Finau Siham Khammash Mikyla Hunt Jakob Kaihea Nuno Salsinha Students assisted staff in the Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put and Discus field events, demonstrating the correct technique and measuring distances. Students also assisted staff by recording the times of the 100m sprint race. Students performed their duties with confidence and professionalism and increased their knowledge in organising carnival events.

VET SPORTS COACHING





Work Placement: Blaxcell St PS Athletics Carnival On Monday 25th June 2018 the following Year 11/12 VET Sport, Fitness and Recreation students assisted staff at Blaxcell St PS Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Warm up Athletics Track: Margaret Langi Safaa Charrouf Soner Ozsarac Students assisted staff in the Long Jump and Shot Put field events, demonstrating the correct technique and measuring distances. “It was really nice having them there; they do more than just help with the events. They provided positive role modelling for the children regarding sport and leadership.” Statement from sports organiser from Blaxcell St PS. Congratulations to all students for their ongoing assistance, effort and participation in whole school and community sporting events. Miss Rama VET Sports Coaching/PDHPE Teacher Year 11 First Aid Qualification

On Monday 28th May 2018 the following Year 11 students achieved the first aid qualification: Provide First Aid HLTAID003 conducted by Royal Lifesaving NSW in the connected classroom in the library:

Mikyla Hunt Aasiya Aasiya Eniye Atuakpoho Cecelia Wiredu Siham Khammash Yasmine Yassine Razzan El Kassab Fred Tolo-Faaoloii Tarah Parvan Ahmad El Dirani Valentine Wanjiru Israa Hamze Khaled Elhassan Jamilla Daher

Students gained a good understanding of first aid, completed 2 mins of CPR on a CPR manikin and also demonstrated various practical skills including application of slings and bandages.

Congratulations to all students

Miss Rama

PDHPE / VET Sports Coaching Teacher





PCYC and Netball NSW Girls Personal Development Day 2018

Congratulations to the following girls who participated in this program on Tuesday 12th June 2018: Atelina Rakuli, Analeta Rakuli, Siu-Ki-Moana Finau, Matai Totoa, Anastasia Laakulu, Anau Ma’Ata Malafu, Margaret Langi, Elizabeth Brown, Sydney Malu The girls participated in teambuilding, mindfulness, leadership and decision making activities networking with students from different schools. Students also took a tour of the Genea Netball Centre including behind the scenes player areas with one of the Sydney Swifts players. Miss Rama PDHPE Teacher/ Girls Advisor





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Boys Open Soccer

The third round of the Sydney West Boys Football Tournament saw Granville South CAPA HS taking on Glenwood HS. Glenwood came into the match as strong favourites and they didn’t take long for them to score their first goal of the match.

Granville South struggled to get into the match, and for much of the first half were dominated by well-drilled and skilful opponents. Granville South did manage to generate some positive attacking opportunities, but Glenwood had great defence and continued to dominate the game. The fulltime whistle saw Granville South drop out of the knock-out tournament after a comprehensive loss.

Overall, the team performed admirably throughout the tournament, playing with pride and spirit, and most importantly, playing for

each other. By reaching the third round, the

team showed its depth of talent and provided a solid foundation to build upon for the 2019

Tournament. Mr Zammit would like to extend his sincere appreciation and pride in his team after demonstrating throughout the tournament what it means to play with heart. The boys will be back bigger and better next year.

Girls Open Touch Football

The second round of the Sydney West Girls Touch Football Knockout Tournament saw Granville South

CAPA HS defeat Blacktown Girls HS, in a closely fought battle, 5-4. A massive congratulations to the team

for their win, and in particular, to team captain, Atelina (Yr12) on earning player of the match!

The third round of the Sydney West Girls Touch Football Knockout Tournament saw Granville South CAPA HS

take on Tournament favourites, Castle Hill HS. As the final whistle blew, the game saw Castle Hill HS score to

defeat Granville South CAPA, 2-1. A massive congratulations to the team for their efforts, and in particular, to

Kakala (Yr10) on earning player of the match!

Ms Twaddle would like to extend her congratulations to the Girls Touch Football team on their efforts,

determination, and performance throughout the Tournament. A special congratulations goes to Rowenna (Yr10)

on earning player of the tournament with Kakala (Yr10) earning most improved player.

WESTERN SYDNEY KNOCKOUT SPORT

Granville South CAPA HS and Glenwood HS team huddle

before game start.





Athletics Carnival

Our annual athletics carnival was held on Friday the 25th of May at Auburn Athletics Track. After some concerns that the carnival would be rained out, we were lucky enough to have the sun out on the day, and by all accounts the carnival was a big success. Everyone looked great dressed in their house colours supporting the four houses. This year’s participation was fantastic with many students participating in all track and field events. Congratulations to all who came on the day and those who participated in the events. Congratulations to the Red House, who won on the day with 708 points.

House Points

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Red Green Blue Yellow

708 624 438 380

Amani, Cheyanne and Hadja competing in the 100m sprint

(Back) Anau, Matai, Kakala, Lani, Amany, Atelina, Rowenna and

Shizhara.

(Front) Margaret, Raven, Anastasia and Analeta.

Elizabeth and Mikyla representing

team RED.





Congratulations to our individual age champions. These students participated in many events over the day and are outstanding athletes. Well done!

Age Champions

12 Years Riley Webb Ruqayya Ajouz

13 Years Noah Totoa Amani Saraya

14 Years Mohamed Bezre Mia White-Tuuga

15 Years Mouhamed Hamdan

Maajiid Alesbahi Rayan Obeid

16 Years Arash Azarakhshi Kakala Hala

17+ Years Viliame Ravouvou Atelina Rakuli

A big congratulations to all the students who made the Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School Zone Athletics team. These students will be participating at the Zone Athletics Carnival at Blacktown Olympic Park on Friday 29th of June. Good luck to all our students competing!

Twins, Mohamad and Maajiid face off in the

Omar and Yousif competing in the 100m sprint

Anastasia, Kakala and Rowenna competing 100 m sprint #race of the day

In the 100m sprint

John competing in the long jump

Mouhamed clearing 1.75m in the high jump Haris competing in the long jump





Zone Athletics Carnival

On Friday the 29th of June, our Zone Athletics Team competed in the Zone Athletics Carnival at

Blacktown Olympic Park. All students should be commended on in their events on the day, with

all competing with utmost sportsmanship and school-pride. Congratulations to the following

students who finished within the top three of their event in their age group.

Place Age Group / Event Student / Team

1st

13 Years Girls 4x4 100m

Relay

Hadja Koroma, Adi Ratu, Cheyanne Finnigan and

Amani Saraya

15 Years Boys Long Jump Maajiid Alesbahi

16 Years Girls Javelin Kakala Hala

16 Years Girls Discuss Kakala Hala

17 Years Girls Shot Put Mikyla Hunt

2nd

13 Years Girls 200m Sprint Amani Saraya

13 Years Girls Shot Put Ahmelia Katoa

15 Years Girls Shot Put Dakoda Hunt

15 Years Girls Discuss Dakoda Hunt

15 Years Boys Long Jump Mohamad Alesbahi

16 Years Girls Javelin Rowenna Amituanai

16 Years Girls Shot Put Rowenna Amituanai

16 Years Boys Shot Put Faatuatua Mainuu

3rd

12 Years Boys 4x4 100m

Sprint

Hussein Al-Khafaji, Youssef Akkouche, Jayden Azimy

and Ali Zeineddine

16 Years Girls 4x4 100m

Sprint

Rowenna Amituanai, Anastasia Laakulu, Analeta

Rakuli and Kakala Hala

17 Years Girls Discuss Mikyla Hunt

A special congratulations to the students who made it in to the Prospect Zone Athletics team, those

who finished within the top two of their event for their age group, who will now go on to compete at the

Regional Athletics Carnival at Blacktown Olympic Park on the 2nd and 3rd of August.





12 Years Boys 4x4 100m Relay Team

GSCAPAHS Zone Athletics Team

13 Years Girls 4x4 100m Relay Team





This term, year 12 Food Technology students investigated the new food product development lifecycle.

Students were give a design context and an economic environment within which their company was to

operate. Using this information, students were asked to design and develop a new food product that used

the Berbere spice from Ethiopia. Students made the spice mix, investigated their markets and justified

their selection of the new product type based on the external and internal drivers assigned to them.

Students completed a Design Brief Analysis, generated a recipe for their new product, specified a product

formulation, experimented and evaluated the recipe, and developed a pricing and marketing strategy.

Product development ranged from Halal preservative free spiced lamb sausages to Spiced Chicken

Schnitzel though to ’Fresh Ready to Eat ‘meals.

Below are images of the foods products made by this Yr 12 group AND it all tasted fantastic!

Berbere Spiced Lamb Lemon & Berbere Spiced Noodles Berbere Spiced Lamb sausage

TAS FACULTY SUCCESS STORY





ATSI Excursion to Prospect Hill

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students along with our school leaders went on an excursion to

Prospect Hill on Thursday 3rd May, 2018.

The excursion involved a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, cultural performances, a history

lesson about the significance of Prospect Hill as well as a re-enactment of the story of the warrior

Pemulwuy.

Our students had the opportunity to interact with local Aboriginal Elders and leaders as well as students

from other schools. Thank you to Cumberland Council for hosting the event.

Makayla Allen-Smith, Imogen Patten,

Cheyenne Finnigan

ATSI EXCURSION TO PROSPECT HILL





Atelina Rakuli,

Raven Ngahiwi, Amany Ghazzawy, Phyllis

Tapim-Idai

Smoking Ceremony





Cumberland Reconciliation Action Plan

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students went on an excursion to Guildford Youth Centre on

Thursday 21st June 2018.

Our students were invited to participate in a consultation to inform the Cumberland Reconciliation Plan

2019-2020. They brainstormed ways to further promote and nurture Indigenous culture, food, language

and identity.

Aboriginal Elder telling a Dreamtime Story.

Cheyenne Finnigan, Imogen Patten and

Makayla Allen-Smith working with Cumberland Council.





The REAL project An Inspiring Life on Screen has unveiled a couple of talented “storytellers” and

“filmmakers”, namely Laila (Lily) Lakmas and Jennah Frankel. Although all the students who participated in

this project worked consistently with enthusiasm, these two students were successful in completing their

project to the final stage. This success was due to their relentless efforts both in class, during lunch, as well

as many additional hours completed at home.

All the students delved into some deep, thought-provoking questions while researching and writing an

inspiring biography. This inquiry based learning project posed students the challenge of exploring

questions such as: What defines someone as ‘inspiring’? What qualities can you attribute to someone

considered ‘inspiring’? Is ‘resilience’ [bounce back/never give up] such a quality? Can you show inner

strength & inspire/bring change by being gentle, calm, kind? “Resilience in the face of adversity”, Is this

statement true? Can being tough, not giving up get you through tough times, and can that end up creating

something great in your life - perhaps something that even inspires others? Or is it that adversity (those

tough times in life) brings out our dormant courage/determination, which can drive you to do the

extraordinary?

In pursuit of such answers, Jennah produced an insightful

iMovie on the inspiring and legendary actor, Marilyn

Monroe, adding footage and a voice-over.

Lily chose her muse, Aanisa Vylet, who happens to be her aunty, a well-respected actor, screenwriter,

producer, teacher and linguist. Lily’s film is composed of an in-depth interview of her aunty, along with a

collection of photos.

Both students should be commended on their outstanding work. These films will be showcased during

Education Week.

REAL Project Based Learning





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SRC REPORT

Term Two has been a busy term for the SRC/SLG team.

SRC/SLG students worked in teams over several lunch times and before school to

promote and successfully sell all the Red Nose Day merchandise sent to the school,

raising over $300 for this important cause. The SRC team would like to thank everyone

in our school community who generously supported this fundraiser.

Several SRC/SLG students volunteered their time to attend two Iftar events.

On May 23rd, Atelina Rakuli, Jakob Kaihea, Siu-Ki-Moana Finau, Jael Meki, Rayan Obeid and Sarah Hello

attended the Iftar Dinner. These students helped greet special guests and parents to the event, helped set

up the hall, as well as cleaned up after the event was over. They are to be commended for all their efforts

in assisting in such an important event for the school. Also, on May 31st, Rose Hadaway, Sydney Malu and

Jennah Frankel attended an Iftar fundraising function at the Granville Youth and Community Centre,

where they had the opportunity to get a first-hand insight in the processes involved at an official

fundraiser. Our students’ positive behaviour and excellent social skills need to be acknowledged.

Macarthur Girls’ High School Prefect Cluster

On 22nd May, Jakob Kaihea, Zainab Al-Faham and

Joshua Latukefu had the privilege of attending

Macarthur Girls High School’s Prefect Cluster. This

school visit provided our student leaders an opportunity

to network and share what qualities make a successful

leader. Students were able to exchange ideas and

become inspired.

Joshua Latukefu, Zainab Al-Faham and Jakob Kaihea

“Visiting the Macarthur Girls’ High School I was very interested to see how a different school ran their

SRC/SLG groups. One of the major things I took away from the visit was how this large student body of

leaders advertised their events. I learned how important it is to make an impact (even if a bit “cringey”)

when promoting an event/fundraiser, so that it sticks in people’s minds. It was also great to see that the

SRC and SLG had close working relationships with teachers and that everyone in those groups were

committed to their role. I was impressed with the high level of organization and I definitely took away

some ideas and skills that could be useful for our school.” - Jakob Kaihea

SRC REPORT





Prairiewood High School 2018 Student Leadership Conference

On 25th May, Zainab Al-Faham and Jamal Issa attended the 7th Annual Prairiewood High School

Leadership Conference, which focused on team building activities and interesting presentations. Our

students represented the school in a positive manner and made new friends along the way. It was a great

day overall.

Auburn Girls’ High School Prefect Cluster

On June 26th, SRC students Analeta Rakuli, Elizabeth Brown and Zainab Al-Faham attended this

leadership and networking opportunity, where they were

warmly welcomed by the school SRC student body. There

were team-building activities, a variety of topics were

discussed and ideas were exchanged. Throughout the

evening there was an infectious enthusiasm and positive

energy, which left our students highly inspired and keen to

try some of these initiatives at our school.

Analeta Rakuli, Elizabeth Brown and Zainab Al-Faham

“Attending these clusters has helped me with my confidence and allowed me to be further committed to

my role as an SRC student of Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School.”

- Zainab Al-Faham





RAMADAN IFTAR





Another term has come to an end and I would like to express my gratitude to all parents and community members who have participated and supported our school events that occurred over term 2. On the 23rd of May 2018, Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School hosted yet another very pleasant and successful Ramadan Iftar. It is with great honour having to say that this event was proudly sponsored by Human Appeal Australia. It is always wonderful to see our diverse community coming together and sharing a meal. We highly appreciate all donations made on the night which will go towards a water well in the name of Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School. For all our lovely mothers out there that joined us and celebrated Mother’s day together here at school, we hope you consider donating your time again in future events as your presence at Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is truly valued. ‘Life does not come with a manual, it comes with a mother’. I look forward to seeing you in all in term 3. Ms Saedaldeen Community Liaison Officer

The next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th

August at 11.00am. Morning tea will be served in the

Common Room at 10.45am.

Membership is $2.00 per year, which gives you a voting right. If you have not already paid your

membership, this may be done prior to the meeting. A receipt will be issued.

Come along and give your support. We are certainly looking forward to seeing as many parents as possible

at the meeting.

Kind regards

Susan Grinyer P&C Secretary





Cumberland Council is running a number of holiday programs for children. Some programs are free, other

programs you will need to book in advance.

To book, please visit their website and complete the online booking form -

https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/shp



https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/shp



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