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Eltham High SchoolT (03) 9430 5111 | ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Past Student Achievement:International SuccessPast student Tobi Azeez (Class of 2017, Everard House) is achieving outstanding performance on the American Volleyball Circuit. After completing Year 12, Tobi was awarded an American University Scholarship to study and play Volleyball and he has never looked back. Tobi has been nominated for a number of 2021 College Men’s Volleyball National Awards including being a finalist in the following four awards:

1. The Karch Kiraly Award, which is given to the nation’s best outside attacker in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball during the regular season. The annual award is named after the former U.S. Olympic gold medalist and UCLA All-American outside attacker and is selected by a nationwide voting committee of college men’s volleyball coaches and media members.

2. The Division II National Player of the year, which is given to the nation’s best player on a NCAA Division II men’s volleyball team during the regular season. A nationwide voting committee of coaches and media members select the winner of the award.

3. The Nicolas Szerszen Award, which is presented to the best non-U.S. born player in NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball during the regular season. The annual award is named after the former Ohio State All-American outside attacker. It is selected by a nationwide voting committee of college men’s volleyball coaches and media members.

4. The Dain Blanton Diversity Award, which recognises the top NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball player during the regular season of a minority ethnicity. The annual national award is named after former Pepperdine outside attacker and Olympic gold medalist Dain Blanton and is determined by a nationwide voting committee of college men’s volleyball coaches and media members.

Throughout his time at Eltham High School, Tobi was a key player in the school’s Elite Volleyball program from Year 7 and it was this program that encouraged him to pursue his sport with the passion and commitment that it deserves and is required. In addition to being an outstanding performer on the Volleyball Court he was also an outstanding performer in the Eltham High School Instrumental Music Program.

Although the two programs may at times have caused Tobi some conflict of interest, he was able to manage both and perform equally to the high expectations set by each program. As a Saxophone player, Tobi excelled in Music. We wish Toby well with all of the nominations for these prestigious awards and all the very best as he pursues his career in sport in the USA.

Monday 10 MayChess Tournament

Eltham High School Jazz Night - 7:00pm Nalleijerring Performance Centre

Friday 14 MayVCE Careers Expo

Monday 17 MayYear 12 GAT Information Session - Maths/Science

Thursday 20 MayYear 11 Engish Exam Revision Seminar

1 Principal’s Report3 Assistant Principal’s Report4 Junior School4 Senior School6 Music7 Sport8 Student Growth & Leadership8 Arts9 Languages10 Canteen10 Student Services12 Community Announcements

TERM 2/ WEEK 3Tuesday, 04 May 2021

Monday 10 May - Eltham High School Jazz Night 7:00pm Nalleijerring Performance Centre

Friday 14 May - VCE Careers Expo

Monday 17 MayYear 12 GAT Information Session - Maths/Science

Thursday 20 May Year 11 Engish Exam Revision Seminar

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COVID-19 Safety UpdateOn the 27 of April, the Department of Education published its latest “Operations Guide”. There are no major changes in the long run.

Students and staff should continue to be vigilant and remain home if unwell.

Hand hygiene remains one of the critical measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Hands should be cleaned with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser or washed with soap and water for 20 seconds. Hand sanitiser is available at entries to the school and in classrooms.

Students and staff are encouraged to cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue.

Physical distancing is encouraged where possible and density limit of 1 person per 2 square metres implemented in office spaces and areas generally accessed by the public, such as reception.

Congestion within the school and at entry points should be avoided.

Individuals aged 12 years and over (inclusive of staff, students and visitors) must always carry a face mask – unless they have a lawful exemption.

Individuals aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask when on public transport, school buses and when in taxis or ride share vehicles – unless they have a lawful exemption.

There are a number of lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask, including for staff and students who are unable to wear a face mask due to the nature of their disability. This includes students or staff who have a medical condition, such as a breathing problem, a serious skin condition on the face, or a mental health condition.

When physical distancing cannot be maintained between individuals aged 12 years and over e.g. during a school performance, information night, meeting etc. we will be requesting that they wear a mask (unless they have a lawful exemption lawful exemption whilst in an enclosed space such as the Nalleijerring Performance Centre.

Record keeping for contact-tracing purposes will be undertaken during such events. We will be using the free Victorian Government QR Code Service for attendees to ‘Check-In’ on arrival.

Of particular interest is the changes to the collection of student contact details on excursions/camps for contact-tracing.

Excursion venues are responsible for managing record keeping for contact tracing in line with current public health directives.

Most venues are required to use electronic record keeping that connects with an Application Programming Interface (API) linked provider or a digital system provided by Services Victoria.

An electronic or hard copy list of student names and contact numbers should be provided to the venue at the time of the excursion. Students are not required to individually check-in at the venue on the day.

The Department of Health has strongly recommended that a contact number for each individual student (as per the student’s school file) is provided to venues for recording purposes. If providing a private contact number for a student poses a serious privacy risk, or the number is unknown, the school’s 24-hr contact number may be used, but this should be the exception.

The Parent Consent form has been updated to advise parents/carers/guardians that, when required, schools will be providing excursion/camp venues with contact details for students for contact-tracing purposes.

I will keep you informed of further updates.

Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN Testing:The 2021 NAPLAN testing will take place throughout next week.

For Year 7:Tuesday 11 – Writing

Wednesday 12 – Reading

Thursday 13 – Language Conventions

Friday 14 - Numeracy

For Year 9:Tuesday 11 – Writing

Wednesday 12 – Reading

Thursday 13 – Language Conventions

Friday 14 - Numeracy

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020

MAY

Tuesday 04• Fan Girls Theatre Excursion• Year 8 Sport - Football• Year 8 Sport - Netball• Year 8 Sport - Dance• Year 8 Sport - Swimming• Year 8 Sport - Basketball

Wednesday 05• Volleyball Victoria Schools' Cup - One Day Event (Year 7 & 8)

Thursday 06• Volleyball Victoria Schools' Cup - One Day Event (Year 9)• Niillumbik District Athletics Sport• Year 11 Drama 'Because the Night' Malthouse Excursion

Friday 07• Year 11 Biology - Melbourne Zoo Excursion• Year 11 Outdoor Education - Rock Climing• Volleyball Victoria Schools' Cup - One Day Event (Senior)

Monday 10• Chess Tournament• Eltham High School Jazz Night - 7:00pm Nalleijerring Performance Centre

Tuesday 11• Anthology Launch for 2021• Anthology Launch Workshop 2021• Senior Round Robin - Boys AFL• Senior Round Robin - Girls AFL• Senior Round Robin - Boys Badminton• Senior Round Robin - Girls Netball• Senior Round Robin - Boys AFL

Wednesday 12• Year 9 Recreational Activities - Ten Pin Bowling• Year 12 Geography Fieldtrip

Thursday 13• Year 11 Geography Fieldtrip

Friday 14• VCE Careers Expo• Year 9 Recreational Activities - Ten Pin Bowling

Monday 17• Year 12 GAT Information Session - Maths/Science

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Thursday 20• Year 11 Engish Exam Revision Seminar - Period 1• SSV State Finals - Inter Volleyball

Friday 21• SSV State Finals - Senior Volleyball• Studio Arts - Art/Photography Gallery Visit• Year 10 Outdoor Education - Indoor Climing• Year 12 Outdoor Education Overnight Camp - Barmah

Monday 24• Year 12 GAT Information Session - English • Year 8 Medieval Day - 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E & 8F

Tuesday 25• Year 8 Medieval Day - 8G, 8H, 8J, 8K, 8L & 8M

JUNE

Tuesday 01• Premier League Volleyball - Round 2

Monday 07• Forensic Science Talk - Period 1

Thursday 17• VCE Examination Seminar - Indonesian• VCE Examination Seminar - French

Thursday 29• Volleyball Victoria Schools' Cup

I ask all parents/guardians to support students to present for the tests each day and on time.

We are confident that the students will approach the tests with the seriousness that they deserve and whilst these tests only provide a snapshot of student performance, they are nevertheless a valid body of data that when triangulated with other data that the schools collects will create a more realistic picture of student learning growth as well as areas for improvement. In turn, this will assist the school to identify the best support strategy to enhance your child’s learning.

Please do not withdraw your child(ren) from being involved in the tests or any components of the tests which would make the test invalid.

A new feature of the NAPLAN assessment is being launched this year, with the award of Year 9 Certificates of Achievement.

The new certificates aim to celebrate and recognise the importance of both excellence and learning growth.

Beginning in 2021, Year 9 students who achieve outstanding results or who significantly improve their results in NAPLAN tests will receive a NAPLAN Certificate of Achievement.

The certificates will be awarded for two categories of achievement:

* Category one: the achievement of excellence through getting a result in the top band for reading or numeracy, or both.

* Category two: the achievement of outstanding learning growth through improvement by two or more bands between the NAPLAN Year 7 and Year 9 tests for reading or numeracy, or both.

For more information about the new certificate and measures for learning growth, refer to Year 9 NAPLAN certificates of achievement on the Department’s website.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/naplancert.aspx

Eltham Drama Performance:I congratulate all the students who last week performed in the productions of “She is Fire” and “Backstroke”.

Both productions were amazing and clearly highlighted the talents of our Drama students.

I am sorry if you missed out on being part of the audience for two incredible performances. However, there will be other times in the future for you to indulge in the experience.

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT 2021 Student Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of their school.

The AtoSS is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training to assist your child’s school to gain an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Students will be asked about their thoughts and feelings in relation to their school, their learning, peer relationships, bullying and life in general.

There are also some questions about student health and wellbeing. Understanding health and wellbeing needs is important to support students to learn and thrive at school. The Department is providing this addition to the core survey to allow your child’s school to capture this information to support students.

Students will be asked about resilience, family relationships, community connections, health (including mental health), access to health services and physical activity.

This year, the AtoSS will be conducted at school over the period 17 May – 4 June.

Further information will be provided to families closer to the date via a letter sent to families through Compass.

FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal

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JUNIOR SCHOOL Junior School NewsIt’s been wonderful for so many of us to have had the chance to meet our Year 7 families through the Student Progress Interviews. The feedback that we receive and provide through these opportunities is invaluable in supporting the work that we do here in Junior School.

We’ve been working our way through the Feedback on Transition into Year 7 2021 - Term 1 data that was collected at the end of last term. If you haven’t had a chance to complete this survey and would still like to share your feedback, the link is available here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RMYLHB

In some of the interviews, time management and organisation will have been raised as a goal for Term 2. Our Smart not Scattered program will run on Mondays at lunchtime this term. This club is designed to assist students with planning and organisation. Where parents believe that their young person would benefit from some time in this club, they are encouraged to recommend that they attend. Where teachers think that a student would benefit from being part of this session, they will be referred. Our goal is to support all Year 7s to stay on top of their tasks and learn to plan and manage their time effectively.

Smart not Scattered is only one of the lunchtime opportunities running this term. A full list of clubs is available in Junior School for students looking to meet new friends and try new things this term.

One new club this term is our AFL Club which began on Friday – facilitated by the AFL Development Officers, 40 students took part in football drills. Feedback from this session was great! We look forward to seeing how this new initiative develops this year.

Our Year 7s have hit the ground running in term 2 with confidence and enthusiasm with so much going on, it’s fantastic to see the ways in which our youngest students are engaging with all that is on offer.

MELISSA HUGHES, Junior School Coordinator

SENIOR SCHOOL VCE Unit 2 Change of Subject Application FormsApplication forms for a VCE Unit 2 Change of Subject request are now available from the Senior School Office. Students are requested to make contact with their respective coordinator should they be considering a change of subject.

Completed application forms are due to Senior School Office no later than Monday, 10 May 2021. Applicants must ensure they meet one of two grounds for a subject change- either medical or altered career pathway with documentation provided.

Please note that a limited number of changes will be possible as most subjects are at capacity level. Students will be notified of successful changes via email.

The changes will take effect on Monday 10 May, 2021, the commencement day for Unit 2 classes.

A reminder that students approved for a subject change must undertake all Unit 1 examinations.

Year 10 Change of Subject Application FormsApplication forms for a Year 10 Semester 2 change of subject request are available for collection from the Senior School office. Forms must be submitted to the Senior School office no later than Monday 10 May.

Please note that a very limited number of changes will be possible as close to all subjects are at capacity level.

If successful, students will be notified of changes via email. These will take effect on Monday 12 July, the first day of term 3, 2021.

Year 12 VCE Careers ExpoYear 12 students will be attending The VCE Careers Expo 2021 to be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Friday 14 May. Students will attend seminar programs and have the opportunity to speak with representatives from a range of universities, TAFE and training colleges. No classes will operate for Year 12 students on this day. Parents/guardians will be requested to access the Compass Portal to arrange payment and consent for this event.

If you would like to volunteer for our canteen in 2021 please send your email address and availabilities to our Canteen Manager, Carolina Constable at: cob@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Please check the display at the Canteen for the daily specials

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Eltham High School AnthologyWhen: Tuesday Location: Room 302 Time: LunchtimeSteve FordEltham High School Anthology Coordinator

Eltham High School STEM ClubWhen: Every second Wednesday Location: Room 802 Time: LunchtimeAnam JavedEltham High School Science Coordinator

EXTRACURRICULAR CLASSES & TUTORIALS

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Seminar Series Program: General Achievement Test – Advance Preparation SessionVCE students undertaking a Unit 3 / 4 study are to attend the compulsory General Achievement Test (GAT) information sessions being held at the school on

Monday 17 May- period 3- Maths & Science ( during the Tutorial session) and Monday 24 May period 4- English. Facilitated by staff from the English, Mathematics and Science faculties the sessions will provide practical guidance for students undertaking the GAT assessment.

Students will be undertaking the compulsory GAT assessment on Wednesday 9 June, 2021, between 10.00 am and 1.15 pm

2021 Term 2 Senior School Administrative Dates

VCE Year 12 Careers expo eventMelbourne Showgrounds

Friday 14 May

VCE Year 11 Student assembly Monday 17 May- Tutorial

VCE Unit 3 GAT student session Monday 17 May- Maths/Science (Tutorial period 3)

VCE Unit 3 GAT student session Monday 24 May-English1.55pm- 3.10 pm

VCE Unit 1 (Year 11) concludes Thursday 27 May

VCE Year 11 Examinations Friday 28 May - Friday 4 June

VCE Unit 3 (Year 12) concludes Friday 4 June

Units 2 & 4 Commence Monday 7 June

VCAA- GAT examination- Students undertaking a Unit 3/4 study. No other VCE classes will operate on this day

Wednesday 9 June10.00am-1.15pm

Transition- Year 11-12, 2022 subject selection meeting

Thursday 10 June- period 1

Year 10 Semester 1 Examinations Thursday 10 June- Friday 18 June

Queen’s Birthday holiday Monday 14 June

Year 10 Pathways Day Monday 21 June

Year 10 classes resume Tuesday 22 June

Year 10 Semester 1 classes finish / End term 2 Friday 25 June

September Revision Lectures: Units 3 & 4 VCE Studies - Connect EducationI bring to your attention an opportunity for all students engaged in the following Unit 3 & 4 VCE subjects: Business Management, Health and Human Development, History, Legal Studies and Psychology.

Connect Education is an education company founded to assist current students to learn from the perspective of successful recent graduates, in addition to their teachers. We are delighted to work with Connect, for the benefit of our students, by offering access to revision lectures at our school. These will be developed in partnership with our staff to focus on areas that will most benefit our students leading into their exams.

Presenters & Focus: The Connect presenters will deliver interactive workshops to help students feel more confident about preparing for the critical content and skills they will require in each exam.

Revision Books: As part of registering for each subject, students will also receive Connect Notes. These ~100 page books provide clear summaries of all key content, guides for responding to common exam tasks, and other invaluable study advice.

Venue: All lectures will be held onsite at Eltham High School in the Lower 100s wing on Monday 20 September, 2021

Price: Sessions will be $36.00 per subject which is a significant discount compared to normal pricing.

This is an outstanding opportunity for our students to access high quality revision lectures. Students are encouraged to attend as many lectures as possible to best prepare for a successful end-of-year exam period.

PARENTINFORMATION

GROUNDS COMMITTEECOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND WORKING BEE DATES

2020Working Bee Dates

We are always seeking new members for our Grounds Committee.

If you would like to get involved please contact Tim Natoli via email: nao@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

20 June 2021

5 September 2021

17 October 2021

5 December 2021

2021Term Dates

Term 1:Starts Year 7, 11 and 12 Thursday 31 Janurary

Year 8, 9 and 10 Friday 01 February

Finishes Thursday 4 April

Term 2:Starts Monday 19 April

Finishes Friday 25 June

Term 3:Starts Monday 12 July

Finishes Friday 17 September

Term 4:Starts Monday 4 October

Finishes Wednesday 17 December (Dependant on Year level)

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Workshop Date: Monday 20 September, 2021

VCE Unit 3 / 4 Subject Time

Psychology 9.30 am – 11.30 am

Health and Human Development 12.00 pm- 2.00 pm

Legal Studies 12.00 pm- 2.00 pm

Business Management 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

History 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm or 9.30 am – 11.30 am (TBC)

An event will be set-up on Compass for students who have expressed interest in attending these revision lectures.

Any further expressions of interest are to be forwarded to Anna Panas pan@elthamhs.vic.edu.au by the end of term 1.

Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine ProgramThe Banyule City Council’s Immunisation Service will visit all secondary schools within Banyule and Nillumbik to administer the National Immunisation Schedule.

The immunisation schedule for Year 10 students in 2021 is:

Meningococcal ACWY – (1 dose only)

Families are asked to read the information and complete the consent section by ticking and signing Yes or No. Remove the consent card and return it to the post box outside the Senior School office as soon as possible even if you do not want your child to be vaccinated.

Please contact Banyule City Council immunisation service on 9457 9964 should you have any questions or concerns.

ANNA PANAS, Senior School Leader

MUSIC Jazz Night The annual Eltham High School Jazz Night, featuring Roscoe James Irwin will be held on Monday 10 May 2021 commencing at 7:00pm in the Nalleijerring Performance Centre. Please support our music students by coming along!

Ensembles performing are:

• Stage Band• Jazz Band• Roscoe James Irwin with Special Guests

Tickets: $20.00 - per Adult and $10.00 – per Concession or per Child

All seating is general admission, with no allocated seats. Please purchase tickets beforehand via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BQCKM

We are not planning on selling tickets at the door, as we want to minimise the use of cash payments. Ticket sales opened 29 March at 9:00am and close on the night - 10 May at 7:00pm. Ask per current advice from DET, all audience members will be required to wear a mask throughout the performance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Music UniformOur Music uniform is available for all Symphonic Band and Concert Band students. If your child requires any of the music uniform could they please come and see Jane during a recess or a lunchtime. Wind Ensemble students will have their music uniform distributed soon.

2021 Music FeesThe 2021 Music fees are currently being added to your family account.. If you have not yet received an invoice via email, you will receive one very soon.

The first instalment, which covers your Instrumental Music Lesson fee, is now due for payment. The Training Band and Training Strings instrumental lessons fees are due for payment by 26 March 2021 and are $950.00. If you paid the $300.00 deposit you can deduct that amount from this payment.

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The instrumental lesson fees are listed below for each ensemble:

VCE Instrumental Lesson Fee - $,1700.00Symphonic Band - $,1500.00Concert Band - $,1100.00Wind Ensemble - $,1000.00Chamber Strings - $,1100.00String Orchestra - $,1000.00Training Band - $,950.00Training Strings - $,950.00

Payment of the Music Fees can be made by completing and returning the credit card details on the form included in a 2021 Music Fees news feed (as an attachment), or by cash, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”.

If you have any queries regarding payment of the fees please contact the school’s Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at accounts@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

The 2021 Instrumental Music Program Fees and the Credit Card Payment document are included in the Resources Tab of each main ensemble.

The second instalment is for the Main Ensemble levy which is due for payment by 3 May 2021. The Training Band and Training Strings ensemble levy are due for payment by 4 June 2021 and are $420.00.

The third instalment is for any other items i.e. instrument hire, percussion equipment hire, other ensembles like Stage Band, Jazz Band, Big Band etc. The third instalment is due by 25 June 2021. For Training Band and Training Strings the third instalment is due by 27 August 2021.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jane Nicholson in the Music Office if you have any queries.

Jane's telephone is: 9430 5127 or email: nio@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Your prompt payment of the fees is appreciated.

RICK KEENAN, Director of Music

SPORT Intermediate Soccer TournamentOn Wednesday, the Intermediate Soccer Team made their way to St Helena for a series of round robin matches.

The team was triumphant in their first match, beating Montmorency 4-0 with two goals to Jardi Sinclair (Year 10, Rutter House) and one a piece to Nha Hoang (Year 9, Andrew House) and Phillip Gidley (Year 9, Rutter House). In their second match against St Helena, the team lifted to another level; especially in light of the massive home-ground advantage to St Helena as the game took place during the school’s lunchtime. Early in the first half, Phillip Gidley silenced the crowd with a clinical finish from the edge of the box. Jardi Sinclair doubled the lead with a composed finish following a saved penalty. Following a tense second half, the game ended with Eltham 2-0 victors.

It was an incredible effort from all students involved. A special mention to captain Giles Frewin-Macfarlane (Year 10, Stewart House), who shored up the defence, and to Jardi Sinclar and Henry McKay (Year 9, Everard House) who pulled the strings in the midfield. Now on to Regionals!

ADAM SCANLON, Soccer Coach

Chess ClubWhen: Wednesday LunchtimeLocation: LibraryGabriel Piras

DramaWhen: Wednesday (Junior)Thursday (Senior)Location: 111 Drama SpaceTime: 3.20pm – 5.00pmRyan Patterson, Drama Teacher

Scrambled Prince WorkshopsWhen: ThursdayLocation: 111 Drama SpaceTime: 5.0pm – 7.00pmRyan Patterson, Drama Teacher

Interschool Debating TeamWhen: Monday LunchtimeLocation: Room 301Bindhu RajendraDebating Coordinator

StandOUTWhen: Wednesday LunchtimeLocation: Room 420Matthew HapsbergStandOUT Leader

Tournament of Minds (Year 7 - 10)When: Tuesday Lunchtime Term 2 and 3Location: Room 154Loren Clarke and Naomi EdreesTournament of Minds Coordinators

Language Conversation ClubWhen: Tuesday LunchtimeIndonesian Club: Room 610French Club: Room 612 Catherine Considine Languages KLA Coordinator

STEM ClubWhen: Monday Lunchtime (Week B)Anam Javed STEM Club Coordinator

ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLUBSWHY NOT GET INVOLVED!

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STUDENT GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP Banyule Youth Summit - 2021The Banyule Youth Summit will be held on Tuesday, May 18 2021. It will be held at the Heidelberg Gold Club in Lower Plenty. Eltham High School is proud to have four student representatives that will be involved in guiding the direction of aspects of Banyule Council for the next two years.

Prior to the Summit, Nicholas Makridis (Year 11, Stewart House), May Henry (Year 11, Everard House), Manu Ranganathan (Year 12, Everard House) and Teyanah Brown (Year 11, Rutter House), Eltham High School student leaders, met with Lisa Said, Banyule Youth Outreach Team Leader, in a workshop. At this workshop students were able to identify the issues they wanted to take to the Summit. In this way, topics and teams were pre-identified and the time at the Summit was used more efficiently.

“Over 100 young people will attend the Summit and will engage in passionate discussion around topics of interest to them. A series of recommendations will be presented to a packed house of supporters of young people. Council voiced their commitment to working with young people and community partners to ensure the proposed recommendations were put into action.”

After the Summit, the report containing the recommendations from the Summit will be presented to Council. The report will hopefully be adopted.

The pictures show Lisa Said with our students and the students beginning their brainstorm.

PETER TOREY, Student Growth Leader

ARTS Creative Minds Exhibition 2021Last Saturday April 24 was the official opening of the Creative Minds Exhibition at Eltham Community Library Gallery. The exhibition features outstanding Year 12 work from schools in the Nillumbik region.

Eltham High School is well represented in this impressive exhibition. If you have not had a chance to view the exhibition it is well worth a visit. The gallery is open during library opening hours and will be up until Sunday May, 23.

Additional Lunchtime Classes For VCE Arts StudentsVCE Arts Teachers have arranged lunchtime classes for their subjects so that students can gain additional support and access specialist materials and equipment.

Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity provided by their teachers.

Additional sessions are offered:

Art: Monday & Friday lunchtime / Monday after school Room 613 (Ms Foote)

Music: Tuesdays Room 904 (Ms Williams) / Fridays Room 904 (Mr Piras)

Photography: Wednesday Lunchtime Folio Workshops Room 601 (Mr Matters)

Studio Arts: Art Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Friday lunchtimes Room 608 (Ms Leiner)

VCD: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday lunchtimes Room 412 After school class every Thursday Room 412

Year 7 Art Club Thursday Lunchtime in Room 613The Art club is an opportunity for Year 7 students who enjoy art and love being creative to meet and connect with other likeminded students.

Students don’t have to be good at art to join. If they enjoy making and creating and would like to make some new friendships this could be the group for them.

Our Visual Arts Leaders along with Arts staff have planned some fun activities and will be on hand to teach students some new skills or just have a chat.

The Art Club will run every Thursday lunchtime.

If you have any questions contact Lisa Foote foo@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

LISA FOOTE, Arts Coordinator

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LANGUAGES French Conversation ClubFrench Conversation Club is held every Tuesday lunchtime in Room 612.

All Francophones and Francophiles welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity for:

• General conversation practice• Discussing hobbies and interests in french• Watching French movies• Discussing current affairs in France

À très bientôt! (See you very soon!)

French Homework Club & French VCE Writing WorkshopsFrench Homework Club and French VCE Writing Workshops are held every Wednesday lunchtime in Room 612.

Come along for support with homework tasks. French VCE students are highly encouraged to attend our writing work-shops which provide tips and tricks for producing highly articulate, descriptive language under timed, test conditions.

French teachers support students of all year levels with homework tasks. Mademoiselle Considine works directly with VCE teachers in order to fine-tune writing skills.

Venez nombreux! (Everybody’s welcome!)

CATHERINE CONSIDINE, Languages Coordinator

LIBRARY The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians. The CBCA presents annual awards to books of literary merit, and for outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature.

There are six categories and the winners will be announced on Friday 20 August.

• Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers

• Shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers

For more information go to https://cbca.org.au/

RHONDA MALONE, Library Coordinator

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STUDENT SERVICES 'Get Active Kids' Voucher Program The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each. You can apply for a voucher from 31 May 2021.

To be eligible for a voucher your child/dependant must be:

• Aged 4 to 18 years• A resident in victoria• Named on a current (at the time of your application) australian government health

care card or pensioner concession card, and• Named on a valid Australian Government Medicare card.

You can apply for more than one voucher if you have multiple eligible children/dependants.

To apply - https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/how-to-apply/

LOUISE HEATHCOTE, Student Services Leader

CANTEEN A reminder for students to please put their lunch orders in at recess or before school to ensure they get hot food at lunchtime.

As we are heading into colder weather and more people are wanting hot food, the Canteen can not cater accordingly if students do not place a lunch order.

Please see the Community Announcements section of this newsletter for a full Term 2 Menu.

Thank you,

CAROLINA CONSTABLE, Canteen Manager

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Canteen A

utumn M

enu Prices 2021

Hot Food

Warm

Stuff C

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iches and Wraps

Pin Wheel $1.50

Sweet M

uffin $3.00 Fresh Fruit (Piece) $1.00

Ham

& C

heese Sandwich $3.50

Hash B

rowns (V) $1.00

Vegemite C

heese Scroll $3.00 B

anana Bread Slice $2.00

Egg & Lettuce Sandw

ich $4.50 G

arlic Cheesy B

read $1.50 C

heese & Bacon R

oll $3.00 Yoghurt Tub $3.00

Falafel Wrap (V) $5.50

Dim

s Sims (2) $2.00

Hot Jam

Doughnut $3.50

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hilli Chicken W

rap $5.50 H

am &

Cheese Toasty $3.50

Tandoori C

hicken Wraps $5.50

Tomato &

Cheese Toasty $3.50

Weekly Lunch Specials

Cheese &

Salad Roll $5.50

Egg Muffin &

Relish $3.50

Monday

Pizzas $4.00 Pepperoni &

Margarita

Ham

& C

heese Salad Roll $5.50

Bacon Egg M

uffin & R

elish $4.00

BLT– B

acon, Lettuce & Tom

ato $5.50 Sausage R

oll $3.50 Tuesday

Chicken Parm

igiana Rolls $6.00

Mushroom

Parmigiana R

olls R

oast Beef &

M

ustard Pickle Sandwich $5.50

Spinach & R

icotta Roll $3.50

M

eat Pie $5.00 W

ednesday C

urry with R

ice $6.00 (C

hicken or Beef or Vegetarian)

B

eef Curry Pie $5.00

Shepherd's Pie $5.00 Thursday

Beef or Vegetarian $6.00

Burritos w

ith Cheese

H

ot Soup (V) $5.00

Hot Soup &

Bread R

oll $5.50 Friday

Burgers- B

eef, Chicken &

Veggie $6.00

Wedges $5.00

H

ot Chocolate

$ 2.00 W

edges & Sour C

ream $6.00

Hot Tea &

Coffee

$ 2.00 Pasta Bake $5.00

Full Cream

Milk &

Soy available (V) Vegan Pasta (V) $4.00

N

apoli Pasta $4.50 Sw

eet Things

Smarty C

ookies $3.50 C

offee Scroll $3.50 C

aramel Slice $3.50

Custard Tart $3.50

Strawberry &

Chocolate

Doughnut $3.50

Hedgehog Slice $3.50

Apple Cake $3.50

Please be advice that the C

anteen does offer some G

luten Free Substitution Products for Lunch Orders such as G

luten Free Bread, G

luten Free R

olls, Gluten Free W

raps, Gluten Free Pasta and G

luten Free Pies, Gluten Free C

hicken Tenders & G

luten Free Beef B

urgers

Canteen is opened everyday at 8:45am

for student and staff to place lunch orders for Recess or Lunch (V) = Vegan

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Creative MindsNillumbik VCE Arts and Studio Arts students of 2020

Friday 23 April - Sunday 23 May, 2021

Creative Minds exhibition Nillumbik VCE Arts and Studio Arts students of 2020

Opening eventTo be opened by Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Cr Peter Perkins Date Saturday, 24 April 2021Time 2.30pm - 4.30pm Location Eltham Library Community Gallery, 1 Panther Place, Eltham VIC Image by: Olivia Chubb, We are buzzing

Friday 23 April - Sunday 23 May, 2021A showcase of artworks created by Nillumbik’s VCE Art and Studio Arts students.Showcasing: Catholic Ladies College, Eltham College, Eltham High School, Plenty Valley Christian College.

Gallery opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 9am – 9pm Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Please check website for potential changes in opening hours, visit: ypril.vic.gov.au/locations/eltham-library

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ndis.gov.au

Vic - Pathways to Post School Life A session for young people in Years 10-12 and their families The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the Department of Education and Training (DET), Victoria would like parents/carers of young Victorians with a disability in Years 10-12 to attend a virtual information session.

This is a session for parents/carers of young people with a disability on building skills and paving a pathway to post school life. The DET and the NDIA will discuss a range of career planning and pathways tools, NDIS-funded supports and other assistance to help young people to build skills to prepare for their transition, and support them in achieving education, training, employment and other goals, post-school.

Sessions are offered over multiple dates to allow flexibility for attendees, and will be delivered via video-conference using Microsoft Teams. Registrations will close three business days before the event. If you would like to attend, please register via Eventbrite. Two business days prior to the event, login details (including the MS Teams link to join the session) will be sent from events@ndis.gov.au to the email address you provide at registration.

For any enquiries regarding this session, please contact events@ndis.gov.au. Please include the session name in the subject line.

Where: Virtual Information Sessions via Microsoft Teams Dates & Times: Tuesday 11 May 2021 7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEST)

Wednesday 12 May 2021 10.30am – 12.00pm (AEST)

Tuesday 18 May 2021 10.30am – 12.00pm (AEST)

Thursday 20 May 2021 7.00pm – 8.30pm (AEST)

RSVP: Please register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vic-pathways-to-post-school-life-a-session-for-students-in-years-10-12-tickets-147913698855

Additional information: Accessibility is important to us. If you have any accessibility requirements please let us know when you register for your chosen session. Please note - we need a minimum of five (5) business days’ notice to book Auslan interpreters and live captioning services.

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Counci l want to hear the v iews of youngpeople to ensure we include you in our

community consultat ion.

Y O U T HA D V I S O R Y

C O M M I T T E E

BANYULE C ITY COUNCIL

BE HEARD! GET EXPERIENCE!

CREATE NETWORKS! CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

To register your interest, emailnaomi.simmonds@banyule.vic.gov.au and we will contact you

when we are ready to recruit.

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ENQUIRIES ALLABILITIES@ELTHAMJFC.COM.AU ELTHAMJFC.COM.AU/ALL-ABILITIES-FIDA LACHIE WADSWORTH – 0413 837 275 MARK WORTLEY – 0438 772 552

THE EJFC ALL ABILITIES GROUP IS LOOKING TO FIELD A TEAM IN THE FOOTBALL INTERGATION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION COMPETITION FOR THE 2021 SEASON THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE COMPETIVELY, LEARN NEW SKILLS, HAVE FUN AND MEET NEW FRIENDS IN A SAFE AND ORGANISED ENVIROMENT

PLAYERS WANTED 14YRS+

NEW ALL ABILITIES

FIDA TEAM FOR 2021

USE THE QR CODE TO FIND OUT TRAINING

TIMES, ELIGIBILITY AND

MORE

TRAINING NOW ON. THURSDAYS 4:45-6:00pm at FABRO PADDOCK. COME DOWN AND HAVE A TRY!!

DISCLAIMER: “Eltham High School does not endorse any company, organisation, service or product referenced

in Community Announcements”

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