SEATS AVAILABLE NOW….
DON’T MISS THIS GREAT NIGHT…..
CONCERT WITH THE STARS
Thurs 25th November – 7.30pm
Singer, songwriter, producer and Australian Music Legend Ross Wilson will be performing his hits from Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and much more, with his band the Urban Legends and our Intermediate, Concert and Symphonic Bands.
This will be a fantastic concert to be held at the Yarra Valley Anglican School. Tickets are $25 pensioners / children $20 and are on sale now, be sure to get in early to reserve your seats.
VCE Exams
Seating plans for VCE Unit 4 exams are available on the school intranet and all students in Yrs11 & 12 have had the seating plans emailed to their school email addresses
Principal’s Report
Arts Festival
Congratulations to Arts Faculty Head Linda McLeod and her outstanding team of Arts teachers and also to Technology Leader Kevin Spearey and the technology staff for a fantastic Arts Festival. A visual triumph, well attended and a wonderful celebration of student talent. The official opening on Friday evening by Oscar winning Adam Elliot was very well attended and the awarding of certificates on Sunday was also a pleasure.
Curriculum Day
Next Monday is a Curriculum day – no students are required at school. Staff will be undertaking a range of development activities and teaching review activities over the day.
Minister for Consumer Affairs to Visit
The Hon. John Lenders, MLC made a highly successful visit to the school last Friday. After an interesting talk to students about a range of important consumer issues the Minister took questions. The Minister was accompanied by Lidia Argondizzo, MLC the member for Templestowe.
Year 12 Celebration Day
Another highly memorable Year 12 Celebration Day last Thursday. The breakfast was conducted in a very positive and friendly atmosphere and the costumes this year were the best – most colourful and well thought out for some time. The students and staff enjoyed the time together greatly. The Year 12 Formal on Thursday evening was a real highlight, students and their teachers enjoying one another’s company, handing out some very well chosen awards and dancing the night away. My thanks to all our Year 12 students, their teachers and their families for making the day such a successful one.
Ross Wilson CWTS
The Eltham High School Concert With the Stars is an outstanding night of music and entertainment. The 2003 Concert with James Morrison AM, brought together Australia’s most outstanding jazz musician with Australia’s most outstanding school bands. The guest artist at the 2004 Eltham High School Concert With the Stars is Australia’s own Ross Wilson. Ross is a true icon of Australian music, loved for his work with Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock and now with his permanent combo Ross Wilson & the Urban Legends. So put November 25th in your diary now. Tickets are $25 for adults and further details are in this parent newsletter.
Paul Rose, Principal
THIS WEEK AT EHS
Wednesday 27
New Caledonia trip returns November 2
VET Sport & Rec Lady Northcote Camp all week
O&ES Yr11 Surfing leave 12:45pm for Otways until Wed (Grp 1) /Fri (Grp 2)
School Council Meeting 7:30pm
Friday 29
VCE Unit 4 Exams commence
Music Sax Ensemble Performance at Greenville Reception Centre Thomastown 6:30-9:30pm
Monday 1 November
Curriculum Day – Pupil Free day
Tuesday 2
Melbourne Cup Day Holiday
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Environment
Good News for the Habitat Area! There are tadpoles in at least one pond, the resident ducks have had ducklings and the Middle School Environmental Management class are continuing to undertake projects to improve this important part of the school grounds. Aiden Oeser, Sean Waddington and Alex Dressel from Year Yr 9 put in an excellent effort at the Working Bee to pave the floor of the greenhouse, under the guidance of the designers and builders – Taran and Frank Medcalf. The tadpoles will soon get some extra protection through the erection of bird netting by Evan Telfer and Mitch McGough. Freya Hagen has submitted a grant application to Telstra, so we are anxiously awaiting the outcome of this so we can buy a watering system for the greenhouse. Meanwhile, Vicki Cook added to our collection of nest boxes to be put up in the grounds, and with the assistance of tall John Van Noorden, it is officially the first nest box to be established in the Habitat Area. Bethany Coleman, Jess Deacon and Grace Rank is working towards having an official opening of the habitat area. Hopefully we will know the outcome of the State School Garden Awards by then and have even more cause to celebrate. The whole class is making a champion effort at the moment to weed plant and mulch in time for the judging. Wish us luck!
Alpine School
It’s a long drive to Dinner Plain, but the view and the weather were rewarding. More rewarding was seeing our six Year 9 students thrive in this atmosphere of learning where individual and group responsibility is emphasised at every opportunity. Organising duty rosters, conducting roll call and leading community discussions are just some of the routine positions that all students hold at some time. In the short time I was there I saw our students prepare for overnight bushwalks; write essays for the Anzac Spirit competition; participate in the Stock market competition; learn about left and right brain thinking and how this impacts on their team’s ability to work harmoniously; undertake relaxation exercises; improve their public speaking; and, personally reflect on their daily learning. It was impressive to say the least!
R U M.A.D. Youth Ambassadors Conference
Our Junior School Student Action Teams were recognised for their efforts this year by no less than Governor Landy at Government House last Wednesday. Unfortunately, only four representatives were allowed to attend from each school, but you could understand why when we saw that 30 schools had been invited to attend the conference. Our representatives – Kimberlee Olsen, Megan Edgoose, Jesse Abdurazak and John Nikolaidis - spoke very well during their presentation and confidently conversed with Governor Landy over morning tea. We were pleased when he volunteered his view on Eltham High School - “A very good school with an excellent reputation”. Thanks to a very generous sponsorship by Hagemeyer, the Conference participants received a Filofax to organise their future projects and each school received a digital camera!
The other participants of our Student Action Teams have not been forgotten. Their efforts will be recognised at school with a free pizza lunch next Thursday.
Nikki Gemmill, Student Coordinator
THIS WEEK IN SOSE
Year 7 Excursion to Parliament & the Electoral Education Centre
All Year 7 students have visited Parliament House over the past two weeks. They were introduced to the working of State Parliament, given the opportunity to sit in the Ministers’ seats and chosen for different roles.
Interactive displays were enjoyed at the Electoral Centre. Students participated in an election after the process was explained. This excursion proved to be a very valuable learning experience for all students.
Year 8 SoSE students are currently studying advertising and developing a new product.
Year 11 Business Management students are to be congratulated for the Marketing Plans that have been produced to a very high standard.
SPORT SPORT SPORT
2004 VSSSA State Track & Field Championships
Bendigo Regional Athletics Centre
Monday 18th October 2004
Seven EHS students competed at the Bendigo Regional Athletics centre on Monday 18th October.
A highlight of the day’s competition was the effort of Adrian Franklin in winning the Boys Under 21 800m. Adrian ran a very smart race avoiding the crush at the 150m mark and working into third place by the end of the first lap. With 150m to go, Adrian made his move to take the lead and he was able to cross the line a clear winner. His time of 2:03 was a personal best time, achieved in the face of a stiff breeze down the home straight. Adrian has represented EHS proudly throughout his six years at the school and is thanked for his leadership with the athletics training squad this year.
Garth van Noorden cleared 1.85m to take third place in the Boys Under 21 High Jump.
Aiden Oeser lowered his previous best time considerably in the 800m when he came home strongly to finish in fourth place in a time of 2:11.3.
John Considine finished in fourth place in the Boys Under 13 Triple Jump and Meg Russell was fourth in the Girls Under 13 1500m.
Asher Carter competed in the Boys Under 17 800m.
EHS Results:
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Boys Under 13 Triple Jump |
John Considine 11.10m |
4th |
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Boys Under 13 100m |
John Considine 13.66 |
7th |
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Boys Under 13 200m |
John Considine 29.2 |
8th |
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Girls Under 13 800m |
Meg Russell 2:44.9 |
6th |
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Girls Under 13 1500m |
Meg Russell 5:23.1 |
4th |
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Boys Under 15 800m |
Aiden Oeser 2:11.3 |
4th |
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Boys Under 21 High Jump |
Garth van Noorden 1.85m |
3rd |
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Boys Under 21 800m |
Adrian Franklin 2:03.5 |
1st |
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Boys Under 13 1500m |
Matthew Reilly 5:23.5 |
14th |
See website for pic
Max Balchin, Athletics team manager
Volleyball
Kew Volleyball tournament
The draw will not be available until at least next Friday. See all other details on the website edition Oct 19
EHS SWIM SQUAD
Don’t wait till Term One 2005 – join in now with the EHS Swim Squad and improve your swimming before the summer break. The Squad meets at the Eltham Leisure Centre at 7:00am each Thursday to work-out under the supervision of coach, Neroli Nixon. Cost is $7 per week, payable to the cashier at EHS. Hot chocolate is served back at school after each swim. Last week, it was white water only in three lanes of the pool. Join the fun!
WORKING COMMUNITY / ADVANCE PROGRESS REPORT
Working Community / Advance is an innovative program at Eltham High School funded by the Office of Youth and supported by the Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning & Employment Network. It focuses on developing in students the skills of teamwork, leadership and communication through student developed and lead projects. Each project has a community partner to help link students to their local community & raise student awareness about their community.
The following projects have been completed:
On Friday 22nd of October our staff student soccer match took place in the stadium at lunchtime. The result was a 7 all draw but the real winner was our community partner The Royal District Nursing Service for whom we raised over $100.
On the Hill Festival at Panton Hill was host to the world’s best skate tutorials last Saturday. Run by the boys of Working Community, Nick, Lex, James, Aaron & Riley with help from Karen, our community partner from the Nillumbik Shire Council, it was an awesome turnout.
The following project is in progress:
On Friday Sean and Michael ran a very successful cricket clinic at Montmorency South Primary School, our community partner. The students were taken through drills in batting, bowling, fielding and catching and then there was a match. Everything ran well and we are looking forward to returning next week to continue.
The following projects are close to completion:
A junior disco and a battle of the bands to be held as part of the Eltham Town Fair with community partner the Eltham Rotary Club.
There will be a celebration of student achievements across the 6 local schools running Working Community at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre in Preston on Thursday 18 November.
Trevor Jenkins, Assistant Principal Community
LOTE NEWS
Many thanks to the following students and staff for all their assistance to make the satay stall yet another success for this years’ Arts Festival.
Callum Robertson, Freya Hagen, Jeremy Taylor, Erin Dattner, Kaitlin Orr, Gillian Robb, Cara Skeen, Sarah West.
Many thanks also to Mr Monigatti for his tireless effort with setting up, cooking and cleaning. Finally, a big thank you to all of you who came along and bought Satays. Due to popular demand, another Satay day will take place soon. We will keep informed via the daily bulletin.
Australian Language Certificate Tests
The result of Australian Language Certificate Tests once again has been great this year.
The following students received distinctions in both listening and reading comprehension and are in the top 10% of all students participating in the tests.
Alexandre Roussel (French)
Keillan Wong (Indonesian with full marks in reading comprehension)
Stephanie Boulter (Indonesian)
The following students were placed in the top 10% for either reading comprehension or listening as indicated:
Vita Galante (French: listening)
Matthew Bowden (Indonesian- full marks in reading comprehension)
Erin Dattner (Indonesian: Reading Comprehension)
Rebecca Tralaggan
(Indonesian: Reading Comprehension)
Kim Young (Indonesian: Reading Comprehension)
Jasmine Putra – Rachim (Listening Comprehension)
The following students received distinctions in both categories of reading and listening:
French Beginners’ Level
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Alexandre Roussel |
Vita Galante |
Indonesian Beginners’ Level
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Stephanie Boulter |
Matthew Bowden |
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Todd Cresp |
Billy Gilhooley |
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Freya Hagen |
Georgiana Hodge |
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Chloe Pickering |
Jasmine Putra Rachim |
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Grace Rank |
Hannah Richardson |
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Arthur Robertson |
Rebecca Tralaggan |
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Keillan Wong |
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The following students have received distinctions in one of the categories as indicated:
French Beginners’ Level: Reading Comprehension
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Madeleine Hanover |
Nick Hudson |
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Tessa Russo- Batterham |
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French Intermediate: Reading Comprehension
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Olivia Harsan |
Elysia Schultz |
French Intermediate : Listening Comprehension
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Catherine Considine |
Sasha Courtot |
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Marco Portman |
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Indonesian Beginner’s Level: Reading
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Josh Edwards |
Kady Febo |
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Carla Hillesley |
Tiffany Huckell |
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Kaitlin Orr |
Jeremy Taylor |
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Sally Thomas |
Tom Waghorn |
Indonesian Beginners’level: Listening
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Kim Feore |
Rebecca Nippers |
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Tom Shakespeare |
Emma Smith |
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Clare Vreulink |
Jess Wheeler |
Congratulations to all students who participated in these tests. Students will receive their certificates either at the next level assembly or with their end of year reports.
New Caledonia Countdown
Our staff and students left for NEW CALEDONIA today at midday. How lucky can they be? We wish them best of luck for a safe, enjoyable and educational trip.
Malaysia Trip 2005
A trip to Malaysia with 2 days in Vietnam has been organised for the first week of the July holidays. (6 days in Malaysia and 2 days in Vietnam) This is a great opportunity for Indonesian students to practice their spoken Bahasa (language ) as Bahasa Malaysia is very similar to Indonesian. Infact, Indonesian language is derived from the Malay language. However, this trip is not restricted to language students only. We hope that other students, parents and staff would take this opportunity to gain a first hand experience in these culturally rich, colourful and interesting places as well as increase their knowledge and awareness of Asia and its diverse culture. Being Asia literate is an advantage in today’s global workplace.
Copies of the itinerary are available from the main office. For further information, please contact me. An information session will be held soon for those interested. Date and time for this session will be announced in the daily bulletin.
Bu Brady, Teaching & Learning Leader LOTE
FROM THE CAREERS ROOM
Year 9 Work Experience
There are only 17 school days left before the deadline expires for Year 9 Work Experience forms to be handed in. Friday 19th November is the last day that they will be accepted. Students should be actively seeking Work Experience now.
Qantas apprenticeships available
Qantas has the following apprenticeships available: Mechanical, Avionics, Fitting and Machining, Aircraft electrical, Aircraft trimming, Aircraft spray painting, Heavy vehicle maintenance. Students in Years 11 and 12 only. See me in the Careers Room for more details.
Peter Goddard, Careers Teacher
ARTS FESTIVAL
Art Student Action Group ‘PROARTS’
Well it all started with free pizza, but continued growing over the past few months leading up to the main event, The Arts Festival. Now that has been and gone we know our hard work has paid off, the festival was a huge success.
The opening night
Friday night kicked off with the schools guest Adam Elliott, creator of Harvey Krumpet officially opening the Arts festival in the library, in front of over one hundred people, and finished with an inspiring speech on art and ambition.
The Arts exhibition held in the 400 block, displayed work from year’s seven to twelve ranging from drawings, paintings, ceramics work, photography, fibres and a range of other areas in art. Each piece was exceptionally good and even Adam Elliott was amazed at what wonderful artists we have at our school.
The Arts festival continued through the weekend leading to Sunday where once again over one-hundred people turned up to see the presentation of the awards, presented for excellence in the Arts.
The finally it was the moment everyone had been waiting for. We finally got to draw the winners of the Art raffle. Over the past few months at every parent teacher night, drama play, or school related event there has been a member of pro art there selling raffle tickets.
In 4th place winning the lino print was
the Brock family, Cassie Brock from 8H.
In 3rd place winning the ceramic vase was Ray Kaso, Principal of Sherbourne Primary School.
In 2nd place winning the beautiful painting by Kevin Spearey was John & Suzanne Considine and in 1st place winning the wonderful painting by Piers Bateman, valued at over $1000 was Jacky Haccanson. Congratulations to all
We have also been selling great paintings produced by students at Eltham High School ranging from year seven to ten, which has also been a great success. Organized by Yenneke Bateman to also help raise money for the Art Department. I think it was a great idea and it had been great fun working with her.
Student Paintings (on canvas & covering a range of topics) can be purchased (for $5) until Friday 29th October are on display in the Administration corridor.
Coming up this week is our student choice awards where students from Eltham High and Primary School students from visiting schools get to vote for their favourite painting or art work in the Arts festival for each year level, winners will be announced in next week’s newsletter.
Anna Gibbs for “Proarts”
BOOKS ON LOAN FOR 2004
Parents are reminded that if their children have borrowed books from the school these need to be returned to my office as your child/children complete the school year. If you require books for next year, particularly at senior levels could you please notify me ASAP
Brendan Monigatti, Students Welfare Coordinator
END OF YEAR CALENDAR
Term 4
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29/10 |
Yr 12 VCE Unit 4 Exams commence |
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27/10 |
Formal photos can be viewed and ordered from the General Office until 10th November |
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1/11 |
Curriculum Day |
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2/11 |
Melbourne Cup Day Holiday |
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12/11 |
Yr 11 Last Day of classes |
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15/11 |
Yr 11VCE Unit 2 Exams commence |
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19/11 |
Yr 12 VCE Unit 4 Exams end |
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23/11 |
Yr 11VCE Unit 2 Exams end |
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24/11 |
Yr12 Valedictory night note change of date Yr 11 to 12 Transition begins |
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26/11 |
Yr 11 to 12 Transition ends Last Day |
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29/11 |
Year 10 to 11 Transition & leadership activities begin Yr 9 Work Experience begins |
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3/12 |
Year 10 to 11 Transition & leadership activities begin Last Day |
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10/12 |
Yr 9 Work Experience ends |
MUSICAL NOTES
Out and About
VCE Vocal Ensemble @ Panton Hill
On Saturday the VCE Vocal Ensemble entertained locals and visitors to the Panton Hill Festival. The ensemble kick started the musical entertainment by singing at the General Store to an appreciative crowd. We then sang to different crowds at the local school, the Living and Learning Centre and finally the radio station. Pete and Keats were our hosts on Plenty Valley Community Radio and we chatted and sang around the microphones for the better part of half an hour. The final performance for the VCE Vocal Ensemble will be the Valedictory Evening, 24th November 2004.
Alexandra Cameron, Choir Director
Jazz Band Performance
Last Saturday the Eltham High School Jazz Band performed at the Eltham South Pre-school Fete. We successfully played our repertoire of seven pieces, with our drummer Chris Port sight-reading two of them. We played to an appreciative crowd who enjoyed the impressive solos played by Cam Browne, Michael Bone, Courtney Green, Molly Hanlon, Chris Port and Huw Gregory. Thanks to Eugene for conducting and to Rick Browne for help with the logistics.
Cara Skeen, Band member
Music Performance Recitals
Last evening saw the last of our series of Year 12 recitals held in the Music Centre. Once again the standard of the performances by our talented students was outstanding. This series of recitals has proven to be extremely valuable preparation for the students’ final external assessment held over the last few weeks. Congratulations to every student involved and thanks to their hard working teachers who have helped prepare them for this very important assessment. A special thank you to Ms Alexandra Cameron, our classroom music coordinator for her organization of these evenings.
Year 11 students will present their final recitals on Thursday 4th November. There will be two sessions – 4.00 – 6.00pm and 7.00 – 10.00pm
AMEB
Rehearsals have commenced for students undertaking these exams. Students must ensure that they check the music notice board for times.
CONCERT WITH THE STARS – ROSS WILSON
THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER – 7.30PM
Members of our Intermediate, Concert and Symphonic Bands are in for a fantastic experience when they get to perform with one of the legends of the Australian music industry.
In a career that spans over 30 years Ross remains one of this country's most respected artists. From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock, as a solo artist, or as songwriter of A-grade classics such as "Eagle Rock", “Come Back Again”, “Cool World” & "A Touch of Paradise", or producer of the legendary Skyhooks, Jo Jo Zep, & recently The Screaming Jets, Ross's involvement with success has continued unabated.
As a solo performer and major songwriter he continued to achieve success & make his mark through the 90's to the present with his songs being recorded by artists as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Def-FX, Custard, Jennifer Rush, Troy Cassar-Daley, You Am I, Renee Geyer, Christine Anu, Elkie Brooks, Lee Kernaghan & Anne Kirkpatrick, Beccy Cole, and The Wiggles!
Make sure you experience our own national music treasure & thriving living legend, Ross Wilson, when he performs in our Concert with the Stars to be held at the Yarra Valley Anglican School. Tickets are $ 25 [adults] and $20 [children/concession] are now on sale from the music office. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you get your tickets soon.
Music Support Group Meeting
MSG on Thursday 28th October at 7pm (note change of time) at 14 Moola Place Eltham. Any queries, please ring Jill on 9439 9673
Ken Waterworth, Director of Music
Pink Ribbon Day…October 25.. it’s not too late to support this important cause.
EHS is supporting this cause selling silk ribbons $2 & enamel ribbons $5. Available from the front office & the school canteen. All proceeds go towards breast cancer research
Are there some parents who would like to receive the newsletter via email? If so, go to our website, www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au click on the Newsletter link and choose subscribe, fill in the form and the newsletter will be emailed to you each week.
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C A N T E E N R O S T E R |
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October 2004 |
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Wed 27 |
Anne Marshall, Debbie Hanson, Rhonda Williamson |
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Thurs 28 |
Cheryl Simpson, Margit Magi, Jan Baddeley |
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Fri 29 |
Maree Openshaw, Debra Edgell |
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November |
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Mon 1 |
Curriculum Day – student free day |
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Tues 2 |
Melbourne Cup Holiday |
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Wed 3 |
Rhonda Hall, Mandy Bryne |
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Thinking of “doing canteen duty?” Why not give it a go! meet some great people and be a part of this dynamic group – free lunch supplied.
Give Gael a ring on 9430 5122 between 8am and 2:30pm
If for any reason you cannot continue with your earlier commitment to Canteen duty please phone.
S C H O O L C A L E N D A R |
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October 2004 |
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Wed 27 until Tues 2 |
see front page |
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Wed 3 |
SoSE Yr10 Geog Fieldwork to Bells Beach |
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Thurs 4 |
SoSE Yr10 Geog Fieldwork to Pt Lonsdale & Torquay |
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November |
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Mon 1 |
Student Free day – Curriculum Day |
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Tues 2 |
Melbourne Cup Day Holiday |
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Wed 3 |
SOse Yr10 Geog Fieldwork to Bells Beach Maths Yr11 Activity Day to St Andrews am |
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Thurs 4 |
SoSE Yr10 Geog GrpB&C Fieldwork to Pt Lonsdale & Torquay Yr11 Legal Studies to Ford Broadmeadows Yr11 Music Recitals 7-10pm in the Music Centre |
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Fri 5 |
SoSE M/S Environment to Melb Aquarium |
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Mon 8 |
O&ES M/S Ocean Kayaking TAL to Cumberland River & ALN to Lorne return Tues |
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Thurs 11 |
Yr 11 clear out lockers |
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Fri 12 |
Yr 11 vacate lockers –last day of classes |
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Sun 14 |
Grounds Working Bee |
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Thank you to all the people who have contributed to our food for refugees appeal. All contributions to the box in the foyer gratefully accepted.
Thanks to all George Franklin/Brendan Monigatti
Community Announcements/Advertising
Eltham North Basketball Club
Is a small, friendly and growing club based at the Diamond Valley Stadium. We are currently seeking girls who are interested in playing in age groups from 8 to U16 inclusive. Registration is not expensive, but needs to be finalised by November 1 this year. If you are interested in joining our club please telephone 9431 0401 or 9439 4020
Actors for Refugees present CLUB REFUGE
Sun 31st October 3pm - Montsalvat, Hillcrest Avenue
Entry by donation - Proceeds go to Chilout Children out of detention - www.actorsforrefugees.com - www.chilout.org
Attention Parents & senior students
PROPOSED CAMP: OUTBACK TOUR
-CENTRAL AUSTRALIA & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
I will be offering a bus/plane camping tour of the Red Centre and for North Queensland is 2005. A new bus company has offered this unusual combination of experiences highlighting two of our country’s most famous geographical features – Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Other features will be sleeping underground at Cooper Pedy, exploring Kings Canyon, the Gorges of the West MacDonnell Ranges, the mines of Mount Isa and the gold rush town of Charters Towers, not to mention a cruise down the Daintree River!
Tour dates will be 18-6-05 -2-7-05 (last week of Term 2 and first week of the holidays – 15 days)
It will be available to students in Years 12, 11 and 10. Costing has yet to be completed but I believe it will be in the vicinity of $1600. We will take 40-44 students.
A meeting will be called for interested students and an itinerary will be distributed along with a form for those expressing an interest in this tour.
Greg Wakeman, tour organizer
An Evening with Li Cunxin
The Ivanhoe Grammar School. Plenty Campus is hosting a visit from Li Cunxin, author of Mao’s Last Dancer, on Thursday 11 November. An invitation is extended to all members of the School Community.
An evening with Li Cunxin
Enterprise Centre, Plenty Campus, Bridge Inn Rd, Mernda – Tickets $15
Light refreshments will be served
Further information call 9717 3911
Eltham Little Theatre’ Old Tyme Music Hall
The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate
4 Nov – 4 Dec Thurs, Fri & Sat
Curtain prompt 8pm
All seats $16 - bring your own food, drinks & glasses
Eltham Performing Arts Centre, Main Rd, Research Melways 22Hi
Bookings 9437 1574 - Tables going quick
The Bolt youth lounge
Shop 4.266 Bolton Street just near the Ridge Health Club.
Available to ALL students at Eltham High School Friday afternoon 3:30-5pm
Study/homework assistance available
Café, pool & foozball facilities. Come in to study, chat, or just hang out.
If you need any information ring 9431 1115
McKillop Family Services
MacKillop Family Services is looking for a committed carer for Jack. Jack is a 12 year old boy who is unable to live at home and has spent the last six months in a residential unit. McKillop Family Services believes that Jack needs a supportive family or person to provide him with the emotional stability and security that he requires.
Anyone can apply to become a foster carer!!!
Find out who is in need of a loving home and all the details of becoming a foster carer by contacting the Home Based Care Team on 8311 4555
Seeking Volunteer Host Families
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is an Australian non-profit student exchange organization that assists students in furthering tolerance, international understanding and to further learning, self-knowledge and awareness.
We currently have students aged between 15 and 18 from countries such as Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and USA waiting to be hosted by volunteer Australian Families.
You can host a student from 3 months to 10 months depending on your circumstances. What a great way to bring another culture and family member into your home!
High School exchange programs are also available to Australian students wishing to travel and study abroad. Call now for a brochure and information on students arriving in February 2005. (All students have full medical coverage and will bring their own spending money.)
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: National Office 9775 4711 or Toll free 1800 500 501
Ever Thought about Fostering?
Kids in need of foster care far out-number the foster carers available.
Can you give a child or young person a place to call home for a while?
Your local foster care program can provide you with training, support and a non-taxable allowance.
For more information on fostering and how to get involved ring The Publicity and Recruitment Unit for Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9458 5788
Host Families and Exchange Students
Exchange students from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Japan, Austria, Russia, America, Canada, Italy & Brazil are coming here late January 2005, hoping to be placed with volunteer host families. Should you be all interested in adding a boy or girl aged 15-18 to your family for 2, 3 ,5 or 10 months to share your lifestyle, so establishing a life-long relationship with the other person you choose and his/her family overseas, please phone Klaus Schurmann on 9758 4279 Your call will be very welcome. If you wish to go overseas yourself as an exchange student, please ring.
Yarra Valley ARTS Council
Hosts the 9th Annual Summer School of Music & Art!
Jan 10-15, 2005 in Healesville
Courses include – pastel drawing, life drawing, contemporary painting, water colour, nature photography, choir, jazz improvisation, a cappella singing, hip-hop dancing, sculpture for the garden, mandalas, hand-made books & jewellery making PLUS film-making for Youth & Arts for kids
Enquiries 5962 3340 / 0423 932 483
Early bird discounts available
Sacred Heart Parish Diamond Creek Annual Parish Ball will be held Friday May 20th 2005. Any girls interested in the Debutante Set for this ball can contact Jenny Kennedy 9438 1812 (after 6pm) for further information on costs, dates of practice, etc.
Parent members of School Council – available for contact via the General Office
Pam Blewett, Richard Browne, John Considine,
Sue Dyet, Peter Hanlon, Tamara Knowles, Jill Tait and Grace Tham