Hoxton Park High Care Respect Participation Excellence

Newsletter - March 2013

Phone: 9607 4222 Fax: 9607 4836

Email: hoxtonpark-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Address: www.hoxtonpark-h.schools@nsw.edu.au/

Year 7 and Year 11 Meet the Teacher Afternoon

Tuesday, 19th March 2013 3.00pm – 4.00pm

The staff and students of Hoxton Park High School cordially invite you to attend an informal “Meet the Teacher” afternoon on Tuesday, 19th March 2013. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your child‟s classroom teachers for 2013 in an informal setting and discuss how your child has settled into the new school year. A sausage sizzle will be provided as part of the afternoon.

Principal’s Report Welcome to the new school year for 2013. The start of the year has been calm right across the school both in the playground and classrooms. This is a good indication of school staff and students feeling secure and working together to fulfill the expectations of the school community. Year 7 students are now very much a part of the Hoxton „family‟. Parents will be receiving a letter outlining how their child has settled at Hoxton Park High School, but as I watch our year 7 students walk confidently around the school and listen to the teachers‟ praises of their progress, I can only assume that the letters they receive will be very positive ones. I believe Hoxton Park High School is committed to delivering quality education to develop the individual talents, interests and abilities of our students. Our aim is to provide a high level of care and understanding of every student. We maintain a vision of continued excellence, wisdom and service. Our three main considerations this year will be Programming and Authentic Assessments (what we teach), Engagement and Quality Teaching (how we teach) and Student Leadership (inspiring future leaders). Congratulations to our successful 2012 HSC students and thank you to the staff for an excellent result. It is clear that at Hoxton Park High School quality teaching and learning is taking place in the classrooms and that we develop very capable young men and women. 32 of the students who completed the 2012 HSC are enrolled in university courses such as Bachelor of Arts/Law, Medical Science, Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Professional Accounting and Commerce, Business Law, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Information Technology, International Studies, Health Sciences, Visual Design, Communication and Engineering. Other students are enrolled at TAFE, private colleges or are working in first year trade apprenticeships. A special welcome to our new parents and students as we embark on a new journey together. I understand that many new students (and their parents) may feel a little nervous at first. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the care of your children. We want to do the best we can to offer them a well-rounded education. I believe we teach your children well. We are proud that we also teach all students, regardless of ability, helping them to achieve their personal best and, with this confidence, I wish to assure you that your child can do very well at Hoxton Park High School. In short, there is no lack of opportunity here at the school. In academic, cultural, sporting and extra-curricular activities there is every opportunity for our students to grow and mature in a way that is going to serve our community in excellence and wisdom. I would encourage all parents to feel free to express their fears, concerns, joys and appreciation as they communicate with the school staff. Our leadership

team includes: Head Teachers, Year Advisors, Counsellors, Career Advisor, Administration and Executive staff. They are here to work with you in the academic, pastoral and the extra-curricular needs of your child. Good communication is central to any organisation operating effectively and each of us, and the school community, will benefit making this a priority. I trust that we can work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all concerned. We encourage all students to use their school diary. They are expected to enter all homework and assignments into the diary. Please check your child‟s diary on a regular basis to see the work that he/she should be completing. All students receive homework each day as well as course notes to summarise and study each week. With consistent study habits and homework routines at home, students will be organised and successful with their studies. This year you may have noticed that many students are wearing the new school uniform. Our priority is to ensure all students wear the uniform neatly, correctly and with pride. As young leaders and ambassadors of Hoxton Park High School, it is essential that students represent our school community with respect to our values. I would appreciate your support in encouraging your child to wear the correct school uniform. I would like to reiterate for those families who may not be aware that compulsory black leather shoes are non-negotiable for OH&S reasons and science laboratory and practical workshop requirements. Leny Wallace

There will be an Open Night for prospective Year 7s for 2014, commencing at 5.30pm until 7.00pm. Parents are welcome to take a tour of the school and meet the Principal and student ambassadors.

Deputy Principal’s Report

Students have had a great start to the 2013 year with most students settling into their classes and routines well. In 2013, Hoxton Park High School has changed the structure of our day by removing the roll call/dear period from the start of the day. Students are expected to be at school each day before the 8.55am bell. Students will then move to the assembly area in the main quad for a brief assembly. Students‟ rolls are marked every period by their teachers and the first lesson of each day becomes their roll call period. This period will be period 1 for all students in years 7 to 10, but it may be period 0, 1 or 2 for students in years 11 and 12. Students who are late to their first timetabled period of the day must proceed to the front office to have their attendance marked for the day. Students and parents are reminded of the importance of attending school every day on time. Most students are wearing the correct uniform to school, but are reminded that if they are not in the correct uniform they should have a note signed by their parent/guardian to explain why they are out of uniform and when they will be back in the correct uniform. The school‟s uniform shop is located in A6 and is open on Mondays between 1.00pm and 2.00pm and on Wednesdays between 8.00am and 9.00am. Senior students who are driving to school (car or motorbike) must fill out a „Permission to Drive a Vehicle to and from School‟ form. This is a requirement of the Department of Education and Communities and must be completed for the student that is driving and for all of the students that he/she may be taking to or from school as a passenger. Students will soon be receiving their Assessment Booklet for 2013. This booklet contains the basics about our School Assessment Policy, including processes for submitting work, late and non-submission of work and student appeals. Also, within this booklet are the individual assessment schedules for all courses and a basic calendar to assist students with their planning. These booklets will also be available on our school‟s website. David Macpherson

Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning’s Report

Welcome back to another great year at Hoxton Park High School. Firstly, congratulations to our HSC students from 2012 who worked so hard to achieve their personal best. We had some outstanding results across the board with Christopher Lang, Mitchell McMartin and Andy Chu achieving multiple Band 6s. Christopher achieved an ATAR of 94.35 and Mitchell scored 94.3. While these three students have been highlighted, there were many more notable achievements in multiple courses. Congratulations are extended to the whole group.

Also, congratulations to those students who have settled into a strong routine and are applying themselves well in 2013. I have had the opportunity to address most students within their Year Assemblies and, as usual, our students are settled and working well. It is a delight to visit such settled classes and walk through the playground with our students. My role has changed for this year. Mr Macpherson is relieving in my regular role as Deputy Principal, located in the front office. He has taken over the responsibility of overseeing my three year groups for 2013, Years 8, 10 and 12. However, I am still staying in touch with these year groups as much as possible and I am located in my new office at the back of the library. My role this year is to focus more on the aspects of teaching and learning in our school. I will be supporting students and staff to achieve stronger outcomes in these areas and already I am working closely with Year 12 on our plus 5 project. This project aims to find more marks in students‟ HSC through focusing on their assessment tasks, preparation for all aspects of school and study over the entire year. As a group, we have examined the impact of the HSC assessment mark on HSC results and discussed the importance of each assessment task on the final result. Students have had the opportunity to see some of our previous year‟s results through Board of Studies data and are learning about aspects of application that will impact on their own result. As a group, we have also examined specific strategies for individual tasks and how students undertake classwork, study and assessment task work. These strategies include utilising existing resources available through school and the Board of Studies website and students are utilising their class teachers in their preparation. My work has also extended to working with staff on analysing HSC data, specifically focusing on assessment in the HSC year. We are aiming to increase student results through quality assessment and support for our students whilst meeting in the middle with the students who are undertaking the plus 5 project. It is an interesting and exciting time being able to work in this way with the whole school. Other work that I am engaged in this year includes closely working with staff in the area of Professional Learning. We are aiming to develop stronger partnerships in classrooms and faculties with teachers supported to observe other teachers in the classroom and discuss the practice of teaching, sharing our strengths and developing partnerships and networks. We have strong and dedicated staff at Hoxton Park High School and we are working to increase our strengths as we develop our students. In addition to working closely with Year 12, I will also be working with all other year groups and look forward to doing so as the year progresses. Again, welcome back to another exciting year at Hoxton Park High School. Paul Lawrence

NAPLAN Parent/Carer Support NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. It is important to remember that NAPLAN tests are not pass/fail tests. NAPLAN tests provide very valuable information, but there are no consequences for individual students for poor or good performance. At the classroom level it is one of a number of important tools used by teachers to measure student progress. In 2013, NAPLAN tests will be held on 14

th-16

th May.

Preparation for NAPLAN NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are already learning through the school curriculum. Teachers will ensure that students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate support and guidance. Excessive preparation is not useful and can lead to unnecessary anxiety. If you have any questions about your child‟s preparation for NAPLAN, you are encouraged to make a time to speak with their teacher. NAPLAN tests are constructed to give students an opportunity to demonstrate skills they have learned over time through the school curriculum, and NAPLAN test days should be treated as just another routine event on the school calendar. The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to reassure them that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their school program, and to urge them to simply do the best they can on the day. ACARA does not recommend the use of commercial products, such as booklets and practice tests, to help your child prepare for NAPLAN tests. None of the commercial products currently on the market are endorsed by ACARA. The use of services by coaching providers is not recommended. Participation in NAPLAN All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to participate in NAPLAN tests, and schools should not exert influence on parents to withdraw their child from the tests. NAPLAN tests give you Information on how your child is progressing against national standards. This information allows for additional intervention if necessary to ensure your child progresses at a rate where they can fully participate in all aspects of the curriculum. NAPLAN does not replace, but rather complements, assessments run by your child‟s classroom teacher throughout the year. Adjustments can be provided for students with disability to enable them to access the tests on an equivalent basis as students without disability, and should be discussed with your child‟s school prior to the tests. ACARA has developed example scenarios to provide greater understanding of the appropriate adjustments for students with disability. Some students with significant intellectual disability and/or those with significant co-existing conditions which severely limit their capacity to participate in the tests may be exempted from sitting the tests.

Some students who have been attending school in Australia for less than a year before the tests may also be eligible for exemption. Exemptions should be discussed with your child‟s school. Parents or carers may withdraw their child from the tests to address issues such as religious beliefs and philosophical objections to testing. It is recommended that withdrawal be considered in consultation with your child‟s school. States and territories have different ways of managing student withdrawals, but formal notification must be received by the school Principal prior to testing. Wherever possible, schools will organise for individual students who are absent at the time of testing to complete missed tests at another time during testing week. NAPLAN Results A NAPLAN report will be issued by your child‟s school later in the year. The same report format is used for every student in Australia. The school will notify you when the reports are being sent home. Your child‟s school is your first point of contact for any questions about their NAPLAN report, including:

If you do not receive a report.

For replacement reports. (Please note: ACARA does not have access to individual student reports and cannot organise the reissue of lost student reports.)

If you want further information about your child‟s results.

Copies of individual student‟s test papers are not available. How is NAPLAN Performance Measured? NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, and is designed to illustrate the range of student performance across the country. It is not expected that all students will be able to answer all questions correctly. Individual student performance is shown on a national achievement scale for each test. The performance of individual students can be compared to the average performance of all students in Australia. Information on how to understand your child‟s individual student report is available in the 2012 Student Report – information for parents brochure. ACARA has also developed a video (5 minutes 39 seconds) that explains how NAPLAN results are reported, including the individual Student Report. Useful sites to help parents: http://www.nap.edu.au/ http://www.education.nt.gov.au/teachers-educators/assessment-reporting/nap/schools/tests http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/10524.html http://www.pascalpress.com.au/NAPLAN-Tests-Sample-Writing-Persuasive-Texts-downloads-s/703.htm http://www.smeebu.com/ Mr L. Olah-Jewell - Head Teacher English

Disability Provisions of the HSC Examination

The Board of Studies may approve disability examination provisions for the Higher School Certificate Examinations if a student has a special need that would, in a normal test situation, prevent them from:

reading and interpreting the test or exam questions, and/or

communicating knowledge or understanding to a marker as effectively as a student without that special need.

Typical reasons for the granting of disability provisions include visual or auditory impairment, learning difficulties or fine motor difficulties. Successful applicants may be granted provisions, such as the provision of a writer or reader, separate supervision, extra time, rest breaks, permission to use a computer for writing, large print examination papers or examinations printed on coloured paper. Application forms and assistance in completing the forms can be obtained from the members of the Learning Support Team. If you are concerned about whether disability examination provisions apply for your child, you should contact me at school or on 9607-4222. Mr Virendra Sharma For the Learning Support Team

QuickSmart Numeracy

QuickSmart Numeracy Program was developed by the University of New England. UNE works in conjunction with schools nationally to promote greater fluency in mathematics. It is designed to create fluency in numeracy! The program spans a thirty week cycle where students attend three 50 minute sessions over the course of the thirty week period. The program aims to improve student retrieval times in mathematics. It is supposed to free up their working memory and reduce the excessive focus that students seem to have on basic mathematical steps. That way, the intention is that students can concentrate on higher order skills in mathematics. Students are constantly assessed so that they can actually see improvement. It is also competitive in nature with students aiming to achieve their personal best each time. Twelve students from year 8 were selected to take part in this exciting new program. The students work in groups of three with a tutor. Each session has its own strict program which includes focus facts, flash cards, speed challenge, an independent worksheet, a computer test and a games segment. Students actually feel like they are playing games rather than developing their mathematical skills. They actually compete to achieve their personal best! The aim is to

get students to achieve their potential level and keep going. This is the second year of QuickSmart Numeracy at Hoxton Park High School with great feedback and results so far. This year also marks the start of QuickSmart Literacy at Hoxton Park High School. The program will commence in Term 2. Mr Virendra Sharma QuickSmart Coordinator

Boys’ Knockout Touch Football Report

On 26

th February, Hoxton Park High School‟s Opens

Touch Football Team played a very fast and intense game against Miller Technology High School. The team had a bad start in the first half, we had three tries scored against us and we only scored one. After our intense half-time discussion we came in as a team working together, scoring two tries in five minutes. With seven minutes left of the second half the score was even at 6 all. At the final stages of the game Miller Technology High School ended up winning 7-6. A big thank you to Miss Boath for refereeing the match. Bradley Genova, Timothy Clement and Kassius Masi Opens Touch Football Players

Mathletics Program

Mathletics is a software program funded by the school, available to years 7, 8, 9 and 10. It is a Numeracy and Mathematics Program which follows the K-12 syllabus and allows students to work on an individual learning pathway tailored to their ability and needs. It allows students to access online topics studied in class, both at school and at home. Students working at their own pace are able to reach mastery levels and achieve certificates. NAPLAN tests are also available online, which years 7 and 9 can practise on. We urge parents to encourage their child to use this program at home to help them achieve their very best. School Parent Registration Hoxton Park High School is using Mathletics as an important part of its Maths Learning Program for all years 7, 8, 9 and 10. It is the next generation in learning and helping students enjoy maths and achieving outstanding results. By registering as a parent with Mathletics, you are able to receive weekly reports. These reports will provide you with details on your child‟s achievements and progress.

Visit www.mathletics.com.au/parent to complete registration. You will be presented with the screen shown below. All you need to do is complete the fields shown. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL REQUIRE YOUR CHILD’S USER ID AND PASSWORD. THIS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR CHILD OR THE SCHOOL. If you have more than one child you will need to repeat the process, ensuring you register with the same email address for each child. On completion of the registration you will be given a Parent ID and password. Please print these off and store them in a safe place for future reference, if required. Visit www.mathletics.com.au to access the Parent Centre and sign in using your own parent codes. Mrs J. De Luca Head Teacher Mathematics

Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) Update

Welcome all to an action packed year for the TAS Faculty! There have been several changes since 2012, so I would like to give you a brief update on who‟s who in 2013. Firstly, Mr Macpherson has now stepped up to Deputy Principal, so Mr Bradford and myself (Ms Halley) are sharing the role as TAS Head Teachers: Mr Bradford TAS – Industrial Arts and myself TAS – Home Economics. However, Mr Bradford has taken leave of his position until the beginning of Term 2, as he is jet-setting around the globe! Apart from management changes we also have some staff changes. Welcome back to Miss Shelley! It‟s fantastic to have her back on board and the students are excited to see her return. Mr Mahmud has been at Hoxton Park High School now since mid-2012 and has settled into the TAS Faculty and welcome also to Miss Boath who is taking Mr Bradford‟s classes for the remainder of Term 1. This year we have two Textiles classes running for the first time in many years at Hoxton Park High School in both years 9 and 12. I have visited the year 9 class recently as the students received their Machine Licences – congratulations ladies! Students are working on a Peter Alexander inspired set of pyjamas, just in time for winter! I look forward to seeing their final creations and sharing them with you in a later newsletter. Year 12 Textiles are a talented and enthusiastic group of students of whom I am expecting BIG things! The students are working hard on their design portfolios and will soon be well underway with their Major Design Projects, which will be judged by external markers from the Board of Studies for their HSC. I have been promised many exciting photos as soon as their projects are completed, so stay tuned to see what our marvelous students have created. This year we have two large Food Technology classes in years 9 and 10. They are both very enthusiastic classes with many talented cooks. Some of the year 9s have started working in the school‟s Café Hoxton on Wednesday mornings, developing both their customer service and Barista skills. This is fantastic experience, which students may use to help create pathways into the food service industry, be it part-time work or a future career. Another significant change this year is that TAS has adopted Year 7 Agriculture under the NSW Board of Studies syllabus guidelines. Students at Hoxton Park High School are very lucky to have some of the school‟s fantastic resources in the Ag Plot, managed by the Science Faculty and we look forward to working closely with Science in this area. All Mandatory Technology and Years 9 and 10 Food Technology students have been invited to an excursion to the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Thursday, 28

th March. This is a

fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about the Primary Production Industries and has syllabus links to both Agriculture and Food Technology. Notes and

money must be in by Tuesday, 19th

March, to reserve your place, so don’t miss out! Wishing you all the best for the rest of the Term, which will be finished before we know it! I am looking forward to being able to display the many exciting creations from our students as the year progresses. Ms R. Halley Relieving Head Teacher TAS

Textiles Department Donations

The Textiles Department is looking for donations for the following items to help students with their Textile Design Work. If you have any of the following and are willing to donate them, it would be greatly appreciated. Please send donations in to Miss Shelley. Thank you.

Magazines/fashion catalogues.

Fabrics, including scrap materials.

Mannequins.

Other Textile notions. Miss L. Shelley Textiles and Design Teacher

A Message from the Year 7 Advisor

The transition from Primary School to High School is a long and tenuous journey for a twelve year old to say the least. Their personal and social identity is stretched to its limits from being the big fish in one bowl to the smallest in the pond. With this in mind I have tried to create as much of a positive and interactive transition process as possible for Year 7, 2013. On their first day at Hoxton Park High School students followed a day full of interactive workshops on anti-bullying, school rules, study routines, positive communication, teamwork and more. Additionally, as Peer Support Coordinator at Hoxton Park High School, I have seen the dedication in which Year 11 Peer Support Leaders have put into ensuring the sessions promote good values, respect and positive friendships. The response from year 7 to the Peer Support Program has been very positive and has many of them excited to be a Peer Support Leader themselves when they are seniors. The start of this turbulent journey has just begun for year 7 and I am very excited to be invited for the ride. Miss C. Campbell - Year 7 Advisor

Starting High School Testimonials from two Year 7 students on settling in: Mostly everyone thinks that it‟s easy and the same as primary, but it‟s not! Ever since I started high school everything changed and it depended on what I did to catch up with all the madness! There are lots of pressures keeping up with your studies, finishing your assignments on time and going to class on time, as well as trying to cope with a whole new, and most definitely, different experience. After all, high school is full of great experiences and making new friends, especially when you come to high school by yourself like I did. So far my classes and subjects are great, especially Science with lots of experiments! Overall, high school is fun, more hectic than primary school, but way more exciting. Dina Zadeh (St Therese Primary School – migrated to Australia 3 years ago)

In many ways starting high school is like starting Kindergarten again. It‟s hard and no doubt scary. Making new friends as well as abandoning old friends is a challenge, but life has its little challenges now and then. After all, high school is preparing us for that. It was hard to understand our timetables and to locate our classrooms during the first few weeks. However, our kind teachers helped us during the first week or so. Learning where everything was and a whole new set of rules was hard to take in, as well as learning all the teachers‟ names. But we did it. It‟s exciting to be in high school because it means that we have passed the first stage of our education and are now on our second. Sure, we‟re still learning the ropes, but that means two or three years down the track we can help the year 7s as our peers have helped us. It is an unforgettable experience and I can‟t wait until I‟m a senior. Ayesha Durrani (Social Club Events Committee Crew – Vice President)

Our Journey to Regionals

It all started at the School Swimming Carnival, Jeneen and I competed in every race offered in the 50m pool. We competed in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. I competed in one extra race and that was in the 100m freestyle. We started off being quite nervous. We didn‟t just have butterflies in our stomach we had a whole zoo. To tell you the truth I didn‟t think we could make it to Zone, I thought we wouldn‟t be fast enough. I thought I would stay at the school swimming level and not proceed. Thea Hayday-King - Year 7 On the two days of Zone, Thea and I were absolutely horrified, we thought that there were over a thousand people there. Thea said she would never make it to the next level. Even I had my doubts. In our first race Thea was shaking with nerves. I made sure none of the competitors saw how nervous I was but I did let Thea know at the end. On the second day it was cold, wet and miserable. We stayed in the centre‟s hall. It was freezing when we went out for our races. I had to stand out in the rain while Thea somehow had gotten a teacher to let her stand under their umbrella. All in all we had a great time. The bonus was Thea got Age Champion. Jeneen Warwar - Year 7

International Women’s Day

Each year on 7

th March, International Women‟s Day is

celebrated. This year we were lucky enough to be extended the invitation of joining Mrs Funnell at Quota‟s International of Liverpool Breakfast held at Hunt‟s Comfort Inn. The Quota International of Liverpool uses these mornings to discuss impending issues and important topics with the women of the local area. At this year‟s breakfast, we, along with the women and girls from the Liverpool Region, were educated on the topic of waste generation in Australia, the alarming figures of ill-disposed waste and what we can do to make a difference by recycling and managing our expulsion of household/council waste. Guest speaker Ngaire Breen, Community Engagement and Education Officer for SITA Australia, specialist in resource recover, recycling and waste management, was responsible for informing us of this topic and elaborating on the issue of how much waste we are responsible for producing and how we, as leaders of the school, could make a change in the way our school disposes of waste. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and the hospitality of the Hunt‟s Comfort Inn staff and the members of Quota, who welcomed us to the annual event. We hope to utilise our newfound knowledge and skill set obtained through the informative speech of Ngaire Breen throughout our school and wish to implement a stronger clean up system amongst the students of Hoxton Park High School, as well as a stronger recycling system across the entire school. Farrah Warwar and Emily Farnon Year 12

Year 11 Biology Excursion to Bantry Bay

On the excursion to Garrigal National Park, Frenchs Forest, we learnt about the different types of adaptations in the ecosystem, including those of the Bush Rat and Scribbly Gum. We learnt how to estimate the distribution of the plant populations in the area using quadrats and got to explore the two communities, one on a ridge and one near a creek. We measured the soil pH levels and water pH levels to find out if the creek was affected by pollution from the nearby urban environment. Also we learnt about THE different adaptations of different species of plants to help it survive in the Hawkesbury Sandstone environment, for example, the waxy cuticle of the Scribbly Gum to help it prevent water loss. We went on a bushwalk to see the different types of plants on the ridges and closer to the creek. Trees got taller as we went further down the cliff as there was more nutrients and water for the plants to survive. The Park Rangers captured two male Bush Rats to weigh and check for signs of disease and estimate how the local population of Bush Rats is coping in the wild. They showed us the different adaptations the Bush Rats use to survive. For example, dark coloured fur for camouflage against predators, soft pads on their feet for grip as they run over rocks, whiskers longer than the width of its body to prevent it getting stuck in a hole and a long tail for balance. This excursion taught us about the effects of human impact on the environment, like the pollution of the creek from the runoff of detergent and car wash solutions that greatly affects the pH levels of the water and soil, which also drastically contributes to the extinction of species. We also learnt that humans can help fix the problems in this national park, as well as other national parks, by taking their rubbish with them and picking up rubbish others have left when visiting them, by not spraying national parks with pesticides and herbicides and to use biodegradable products to preserve our planet from degradation. Talia Petcu, Chantelle Hyndes and Rebecca Fitzpatrick The Biology Press Club 2013

Coming Events Friday, 15

th March:

Girls‟ Knockout Volleyball. Thursday, 21

st March:

Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts Excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW

Thursday, 28

th March:

Easter Show Excursion for Year 7, Year 9 and 10 Food Technology and Year 11 Primary Industries.

Friday, 29

th March:

Good Friday. Monday, 1

st April:

Easter Monday. Thursday, 4

th April:

Regional Swimming Carnival. Friday, 5

th April:

Regional Swimming Carnival.

Year 11 Music Excursion to “Fiddler in the Loop”.

Wednesday, 10

th April:

Years 7 and 8 and Year 11 Peer Support Leaders Camp.

Thursday, 11

th April:

Years 7 and 8 and Year 11 Peer Support Leaders Camp.

Friday, 12

th April:

Years 7 and 8 and Year 11 Peer Support Leaders Camp.

Last day of Term 1. Monday, 29

th April:

Staff Development Day. Tuesday, 30

th April:

Staff Development Day. Wednesday, 1

st May:

Students return for Term 2. Thursday, 2

nd May:

Athletics Carnival. Friday, 3

rd May:

All Year 7 and only Year 9 boys Immunisation. Tuesday, 7

th May:

Year 10 Police Workshop.

Year 12 Parent Teacher Night. Monday, 13

th May:

Years 7 and 8 exams/assessment week begins. Tuesday, 14

th May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9.

Wednesday, 15th

May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9. Thursday, 16

th May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9. Friday, 17

th May:

Years 7 and 8 exams/assessment week ends. Monday, 20

th May:

Year 9 exams/assessment week begins. Tuesday, 21

st May:

Year 10 Police Workshop. Thursday, 23

rd May:

Zone Cross Country.

Year 9 exams/assessment week ends. Monday, 27

th May:

Year 10 exams/assessment week begins. Thursday 30

th May:

Year 10 exams/assessment week ends. Paid advertising in this Newsletter represents the claims of the advertising companies. These clams are not necessarily endorsed by Hoxton Park High School.

STEPPING OUT School of Dance

Contact: Christine

Phone: 9605 7472

Mobile: 0409 548 396

Email: rain.drops@bigpond.com.au (HYPERLINK http://www.steppingoutdance.com)

Address: 9/45-47 Whyalla Place, Prestons

Jazz, Hip Hop & Tap

Ballet & Irish

Musical Theatre

Cheerleading

Singing