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Term 3

WEEK 2

30 July– HSC Music Practical Trial Exam

31 July– Technique Workshop– Sydney Dance Company

1 August– Our Spectacular

SRC Raise the Dough Day

Year 9 Olympics Unleashed

Maths

WEEK 3

5– 9 August– HSC Trial

Examinations—School

venues

6 & 7 August—Year 11

Penrith Lakes Excursion

7 & 9 August– Year 7

Geography Excursion

8 August– Legacy Public

Speaking Competition

9 August—Year 8 Art

Excursion– Cockatoo Island

SGHS NEWSLETTER

Week 2 B Term 3 2019

Macquarie University and JTAN

Winter Holiday Workshops

Year 12 Japanese Continuers Course

On 8 and 9 July, our Year 12 Japanese Continuers class attended a HSC

workshop by JTAN at Macquarie University. The workshop was a two-day

course with classes that targeted listening, reading, writing and speaking skills

that would be beneficial for the best performance in the upcoming

examinations. There were students participating from a variety of schools and

we were taught by experienced HSC teachers. The class made their way to

Macquarie University together early in the morning and registration was

followed by splitting into pairs and beginning the first class for the day. During

the classes students attempted many past HSC papers and were provided with

useful suggestions that they could apply when answering questions in the

future. During lunch students enjoyed their pre-ordered bento boxes and took

the chance to further explore the university. Overall, the experience was

helpful to gain new tips and allowed students to understand the requirements

of the HSC examinations.

Upcoming Events

NEXT P & C

Monday, 12 August 2019

SGHS Common Room–

Please enter via GYM

pedestrian Gate

Macquarie University and JTAN

Winter Holiday Workshops

Year 12 Japanese Beginners Course

On 8 and 9 July, the Japanese Beginners class attended the Japanese workshop at Macquarie University.

Students learnt how to effectively answer HSC questions for reading, writing and listening, and practised

speaking in Japanese. It helped students to prepare for the Trial HSC Examinations and final HSC, as the teachers

gave students feedback on their responses. Our students enjoyed speaking with other students in Japanese and

had a very good experience in these two days.

Year 12 Japanese Extension Course

On 10 July, our Year 12 Japanese Extension class attended a HSC workshop by JTAN at Macquarie University.

On Thursday, 25 July, our senior Dance students showcased their HSC Major Work performances. The students have completed their Trial Examinations and are now preparing for the HSC Dance Practical Examination on 19-20 August– a few short weeks away. The HSC Dance students were excellent both in their individual performances and choreographed pieces. They thanked their junior performers for all their hard work over the year. Well done to all students and a special thanks goes to Mrs Elizabeth Farah, for her tremendous effort with preparing her HSC Dance students.

Senior Dance Showcase

STUDENT VOICE PANEL DoE

On 23 July, Ms Dalamagas accompanied a group of

Year 10 Z Club members to a panel event on Student

Voice. This was held at the Department of Education

head office in Parramatta. Our students enjoyed

responding to questions about their education. They

met several Senior Executives of the Education

Department.

We would also like to remind you that, at Strathfield Girls High School we value and encourage your daughter’s attendance at school as it is essential in achieving her educational goals, as well as increasing her career and life options. Daily attendance ensures learning is a priority and enables your daughter to achieve success in the learning process. Attendance makes a difference to every girl’s educational success.

The importance of arriving on time is also a priority as it:

Þ ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day;

Þ helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine; and

Þ gives students time to greet their friends before class.

Please also remember that, following your daughter’s absence from school, you must ensure you provide us with a written explanation of the absence within 2 days, as per the requirements of the Department of Education NSW.

Attendance is of utmost importance to wellbeing and academic performance. Students are expected to

maintain a 90% attendance rate or they will be interviewed by the Principal, Ms Lyris.

Please be reminded that every absence, even lateness to school, must be explained on the first day your

daughter returns to school. If you anticipate a long absence, please contact the appropriate Deputy Principal to

inform them of the absence.

The SGHS Absentee note makes it easy for parents to explain their daughter’s absence. Students are able to

collect these from the front office or their Year Advisor.

Note also, that lateness will attract afternoon detentions.

ATTENDANCE

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

Parents are reminded of the school procedures for early leavers:

1. Parents are to send a signed permission note for the daughter to leave school early.

The full name of the student, date and time of leave must be included.

2. The student must see their or any available Deputy Principal before Roll Call to gain

permission to leave. Their note will be signed by the Deputy.

3. The student must then go to E 4 to the SASS Attendance Officer to have their leave pro-

cessed on our electronic data base.

4. An electronic printout will be issued to the student who has to show this to her teacher

at the time indicated on the printout. She is then permitted to leave class to meet

her parents in the foyer.

Encourage your daughter to follow the school expectations.

Please do not arrive at the school to collect your daughter unless in cases of emergency/

urgency.

NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL WITHOUT SIGNING OUT.

Term 3 Week 1 Sports News

Grade Sport Result

Teams travelled by bus to their various venues to play in the Bligh Zone Grade competition.

Players of the week

SPORT RESULTS SCORE

7/8 Netball 1 Defeated Strathfield 2 21-2

7/8 Netball 2 Defeated by Strathfield 1 2-21

7/8 Netball 3 Defeated by Tempe 2 10-15

7/8 Volleyball 1 Defeated by Tempe 2 0-2

7/8 Volleyball 2 Defeated by Tempe 1 1-2

7/8 Volleyball 3 Defeated Leichhardt 1 2-1

7/8 Soccer 1 Defeated Tempe 3 3-2

7/8 Soccer 2 Draw Leichhardt 2 0-0

7/8 Soccer 3 Defeated by Balmain 1 5-0

7/8 Soccer 4 Draw Marrickville 1 1-1

9/10 Netball1 Defeated Leichhardt 2 18-9

9/10 Netball 2 Defeated Balmain 1 19-9

9/10 Ultimate Vortex 1 Defeated by Balmain 2 4-10

9/10 Ultimate Vortex 2 Defeated Strathfield 4 8-6

9/10 Ultimate Vortex 3 Defeated by Balmain 1 1-10

9/10 Ultimate Vortex 4 Defeated by Strathfield 2 6-8

SPORT STUDENT

7/8 Netball Avani Coleman

7/8 Volleyball Varshini Vishnumohan

7/8 Soccer Penny Haddad

9/10 Netball

Annelie Bakhos

9/10 Ultimate Vortex

Hiba Samatar

YEAR 8 GALA DAY

All Year 8 students participated in the Bligh Zone Gala Day on Wednesday 24 July. They competed in Netball,

European handball, Oztag and Soccer 7s against other schools in the zone. The priority of the day is to have fun

while being active, as well as developing new sports skills along with teamwork and cooperation. The students

were coached by Year 10 students prior to and on Gala Day.

NETBALL at Tempe Reserve

Term 3 Week 1 Sports News

YEAR 8 GALA DAY contd

OZTAG at Tempe Reserve

SOCCER at Marrickville Oval

Term 3 Week 1 Sports News

BLIGH ZONE OPEN NETBALL

On Wednesday 24 July, the SGHS Open Netball team travelled to Tempe reserve to compete in the Bligh Zone competition. The girls worked cooperatively and demonstrated excellent Netball skills throughout competition. The day was a success, with the team winning two games and losing one. Overall we came away with 2nd place. Well done girls!

REMINDERS

BADMINTON

The Badminton Club on Wednesday is free and available to Years 7 and 8 students only from 3:15pm to 4:15pm (1 hour). If you are looking to start playing badminton, then turn up and have a go!

TERM 3 SPORT FEES

Students needed to make their selections by Friday, 28 June. Students who have not paid and

selected a sport were allocated a sport where there were vacancies.

Please pay any outstanding sports fees immediately.

Term 3 Week 1 Sports News

Monday 29 July, Week 2B

Day Events

Student Assessments Y10 Japanese Task 3 ICT & Speaking

Assessment Progress Report Due (N2)

Y12 Ext2 English Cohort Task3—Critique

Reminders Y12 Assessment tasks to Print Room

Tuesday 30 July, Week 2B

Day Events Y12 HSC Study Day (N1)

Badminton Training with Australian BadmintonAssociation (GYM)

Theatresport (Hall during sport P4+P5)

Student Assessments HSC Music 2 Trial P1 - P3 (Hall)

Reminders Executive Meeting

LAB Tour

Wednesday 31 July, Week 2B

Day Events SGHS Badminton Club

Technique Workshop with Sydney DanceCompany

Student Assessments Y9 Japanese Task4 ICT & Speaking

Assessment Progress Report Due (N2)

Reminders LAB Tour

Thursday 01 August , Week 2B

Day Events Our Spectacular 2019

SRC Reach Out—Raise dough for mentalhealth during Assembly

Y9 Olympics Unleashed Presentation (Hall) 12-1pm

Math Competition 9am (Hall)

Student Assessments Reminders Faculty Meeting

LAB Tour

Fr iday 01 August , Week 2B

Day Events

SGHS Volleyball Training

Badminton Invitational Competition (Meriden4.30-7.30pm)

Photography Tour

Speaker Cup (Hall)

Student Assessments

Y9 Assessment Task 3 (in class P3)

Y11 SOR Assessment Task 2 (in class P3)

Y8 Cohort Task 3 collection (in class P2)

Reminders

Welllbeing Team Meeting

Year 12 Students removed by KK

Bligh Zone Meeting

LAB Tour

N e w s a n d I n f o r m a t i o n B u l l e t i n o f S G H S