Introduction

▪ Mr Gary Bennett – Principal

▪ Ms Megan Fletcher – Deputy Principal (Years 7, 8, 9) (Relieving)

▪ Mr Scott Howard – Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Relieving)

▪ Ms Bronwyn Jones – Year 7 2020 Year Adviser

▪ Miss Kate Lintott –Year 12 student and 2019 School Captain

▪ Mr Joshua Griffiths –Year 12 student and 2019 School Captain

Miss Kate Lintott and Mr Joshua Griffiths

Year 12 School Captains 2019

Mr Gary Bennett

Principal

Year 7 Curriculum

▪ English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, PDHPE

▪ Integrated Sport

▪ Technology

▪ Visual Arts

▪ Music

▪ Language - French

▪ L3 - Lambton Learning Ladder

Year 7 Camp

▪ Aussie Bush Camp Kincumber

▪ Term 1, 2020

▪ Approximate cost $275

Student Wellbeing Programs

▪ Wellbeing Days

▪ Peer Mediation

▪ Peer Support

▪ Rock & Water

▪ Recognition of Student Excellence

▪ Anti-bullying

Learning Support Team

➢LaST /SLSO support

➢MultiLit – Students with low literacy (individual program)

➢MacqLit – Students with low literacy (small group program)

➢Norta Norta Aboriginal Tutoring

➢Organisational Groups

➢Assignment Support

➢Peer Tutoring

➢L’Extra Homework Club

➢ Individual Testing – as required by referral

School Programs

▪ Junior/Senior School model

▪ L3 – Lambton Learning Ladder

▪ Year 9 Passion Project

▪ HSC Senior Foundation Courses

▪ Senior Learning Centre

▪ STEP Program

▪ Wests Partnership

Teaching and Learning

School Plan

Student Learning Students engage in rich learningexperiences taking responsibility for theirlearning. Teachers facilitate opportunities forstudents to achieve their highest potentialthrough challenging, dynamic, holisticand evidence based, personalised learning.

Staff and Leader Learning To sustain and expand a culture of continuousimprovement and high expectations, staff,leaders and the school community engagecollaboratively in relevant, quality professionallearning.

Community and School Culture Enhance community partnerships to foster aculture of belonging, leadership and a sharedsense of responsibility in engagement andlearning so that our students mature intocreative, confident and resilient global citizens.

Academic Achievement

Year 7 NAPLAN

DOMAIN SCHOOL STATE

READING 563 533

WRITING 522 499

SPELLING 564 543

GRAMMAR 562 538

NUMERACY 563 545

ABOVE NSW DoE IN ALL DOMAINS

Year 9 NAPLAN

ABOVE NSW DoE IN ALL DOMAINS

DOMAIN SCHOOL STATE

READING 592 578

WRITING 547 534

SPELLING 598 581

GRAMMAR 589 574

NUMERACY 604 594

HSC

2018

▪ Top 100 Schools List (Ranked 100th)

▪ 116 Band 6 Results (90-100)

▪ 245 Band 5 Results (80-89)

▪ Four HSC All Rounders

▪ Four ATARs above 99

2017

▪ Four HSC All Rounders

▪ 74 Band 6 Results (90-100)

▪ 186 Band 5 Results (80-89)

▪ Four ATARs above 98

Majorworks▪ ARTEXPRESS 2018, 2016, 2015,

2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

▪ ENCORE 2018, 2014, 2009▪ ONSTAGE 2016, 2014, 2013, 2009,

2008▪ INTECH 2012, 2011▪ CALLBACK 2010, 2009

Top Achiever in Course▪ 1st in NSW Geography (2018)▪ 1st in NSW Earth & Environmental

Science (2013)▪ 2nd in NSW Electrotechnology (2012)▪ 5th in NSW Modern History (2010)

Leadership

▪ Senior Leadership Group

▪ Student Representative Council (SRC)

▪ Junior AECG

▪ Debating

▪ Public Speaking

▪ Awards– Minister’s Award for Student Excellence

– ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork

– Caltex All Rounder

– NSW Youth Parliament

– Premier’s Volunteering Awards

Environment

▪ Green Day

▪ Climate Cam

▪ Water Watch

▪ Recycling Programs

▪ Water Save

▪ Energy Audits

2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012,2013, 2014, 2015 Climate Cam School of the Year2009, 2010, 2011 Climate Cam Student of the Year

2010 Sustainable Cities Highly Commended Award

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 National Future Leaders Award

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 National Youth Science Forum

2015, 2017 Earthwatch Student Fellowships2011, 2014 Bright Futures Science, Mathematics and Environment Award

2010 Peabody Environmental & Landcare Award

2009 Australian Youth Climate Coalition

2009 & 2010 Enviro Enspiro Highly Commended2008 National Sustainable Living Champion

Science and Technology

▪ National Youth Science Forum

▪ University of Newcastle Science & Engineering Challenge

▪ ICAS Science Competition

▪ Earth Watch

▪ iSTEM (Information, Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics Electives)

▪ Robotics

▪ Manufacturing Engineering (ME Program)

▪ Electric Vehicle Festival

▪ STEAM Lab

Sport

2018 Achievements:

▪ 88 selections in Hunter Region teams

▪ 19 students selected for NSWCHS

▪ 4 students selected for NSW All Schools

▪ 2 School Sport Australia representative

▪ 28 Hunter Region Awards (3 major awards)

Team Sports:30 teams entered in competitionsIn team sports:

• U15s Girls Basketball Team: 1st in NSWCHS

• Open Girls Water Polo Team: 1st in NSWCHS

• Open Boys Rugby League Team: 2nd in NSWCHS

• U15 Boys Water Polo Team: 3rd in NSWCHS

• U17 Women’s Double Scull Rowing Team: 4th in NSWCHS

• 4x50m 16 Boys Freestyle Relay: 4th in NSWCHS

• Open Girls Football Team: 4th in NSWCHS

• Open Boys Water Polo Team: 7th in NSWCHS

Excursions

Ms Megan Fletcher

Deputy Principal (Years 7, 8 and 9) (Relieving)

Gifted and Talented Programs

▪ E3 class in Year 7 – enrich, engage, extend

▪ Acceleration programs available in:

➢ Mathematics

➢ Drama

➢ Music

➢ Visual Arts

▪ HSC Extension courses:

➢ Mathematics Extension I and II

➢ English Extension I and II

➢ History Extension

➢ Music Extension

Year 7 Academic Enrichment Class

Applications Close

28 MARCH

Mathematics

▪ Accelerated Maths from Year 9

▪ Maths Elective in Year 8

▪ Mathspace funded by P&C

▪ Australian Mathematics Competition

▪ ICAS Mathematics Competition

▪ Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians

CAPA Enrichment Class

Applications Close

28 MARCH

Music

▪ Accelerated Music from mid Year 8

▪ Star Struck ensembles in choir, featured artist, show band, student band

▪ HSC Music Night

▪ Annual Concert Series : Unplugged, Green Day Rock Concert, LHS @Lizotte’s & Six In The Afternoon

▪ Regional performing ensembles including Hunter Singers and HCC Wind Ensemble

▪ Regional Music Festival

▪ School assemblies

▪ Lambton High School Vocal, Instrumental, Guitar and Percussion ensembles

▪ Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House

Drama

▪ Star Struck ensembles in drama and dance

▪ Regional ANZAC Day performances at Civic Theatre

▪ Hunter Institute of Mental Health Challenge

▪ Hunter Central Coast Region Dramaworks

▪ HSC Drama Night

▪ Public performances featuring student work

Visual Arts

▪ Accelerated Visual Arts

▪ Annual Artibald Competition

▪ HSC Art Exhibition

▪ Excursions to exhibitions such as the Archibald Exhibition, ArtEXPRESS and the Museum of Contemporary Art

▪ Regional and National art competitions

Mr Scott Howard

Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Relieving)

Application Process

All applicants

Local Applicants

▪ Check your local school.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/school-finder

▪ Return EOI forms to primary school by Tuesday 19 March.

▪ Apply for e3 and/or CAPA Enrichment classes by Thursday 28 March. Application form, portfolio and payment are due by this date.

▪ A letter will be sent during Term 2 requesting you provide proof of residence to Lambton High School.

Proof of Local Residency

▪ All prospective students who can prove residence in the

intake area will be accepted in accordance with NSW

Department of Education Policy.

▪ This will include documentation such as utility accounts such

as rates, electricity bill, telephone bills (not mobile) etc.

▪ Three proofs of residence will be required.

▪ We do not accept drivers licence or statutory declarations as

the only source of evidence.

100 Points of Identification

DOCUMENTATION POINTS

CATEGORY A50 Points

Utility Account (Tick)Ο ElectricityΟ GasΟ WaterΟ Telephone (Not mobile)Ο Rates NoticeΟ Residential Lease Agreement (Rental bond

documentation)

CATEGORY B30 Points

Ο Drivers LicenceΟ Motor Vehicle/ Marine Vessel/ Trailer

Documents (Registration/ Insurance)Ο Bank AccountΟ Mobile Phone AccountΟ Union MembershipΟ Health Insurance DocumentsΟ Superannuation DocumentsΟ Life Insurance DocumentsΟ Medical AccountsΟ Centrelink Documents

CATEGORY C10 Points

Ο Post Office - Mail RedirectionΟ Retail PurchaseΟ Statutory Declaration

Non-local Applicants

▪ Return EOI forms to primary school by Tuesday 19 March listing

Lambton High School as your first preference.

▪ Apply for e3 and/or CAPA Enrichment classes by Thursday 28 March.

Application form, portfolio and payment are due by this date.

▪ For non-local applicants who do not wish to apply for e3 or CAPA,

application is due by Friday 3 May.

▪ Examples of documentation to include in a portfolio include: recent

school reports, copies of awards, NAPLAN results, competition

results, certificates, newsletter articles etc.)

Non-local - Selection Process and Criteria

▪ A placement meeting will be conducted with the Principal, Deputy Principal, Year Adviser and Parent Representative during Term 2.

▪ The following factors are particularly kept in mind:

- Commitment to studies (student profile, report comments)

- Special interests and abilities (e.g. leadership, cultural, environmental, sport programs)

- Attendance at a feeder primary school

- Proximity and access to the school

- Siblings already enrolled at the school

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Parent Q&A Sessions

▪ Wallsend South Public School

Monday 18 March, 6.00pm

▪ New Lambton Public School

Wednesday 20 March, 6.00pm

▪ Lambton Public School

Thursday 21 March, 6:00pm

Important Dates

▪ 19 March – EOI to primary school

▪ 28 March – e3/CAPA applications close

▪ 5 April – CAPA Auditions (Visual Arts/Drama)

▪ 8 April – CAPA Auditions (Music)

▪ 9 April – e3 test

▪ 10 April – e3 test (alternative)

▪ 3 May – Non-local applications close

▪ Commencing 10 May – Offer letters distributed (Round 1)

Ms Bronwyn Jones

Year 7 2020 Year Adviser

Thank you for attending