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Model Farms High School NEWSLETTER ISSUE 13 Term 2 – Week 3 Monday 13 May 2013 Gooden Drive, Baulkham Hills Telephone: (02) 9624 3133 Facsimile:(02)98388407 Email: [email protected] PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE… Student Success: Congratulations to Naomi De Bruine and Hayden Ivers who recently competed in the Oceania Judo Union Championships. Both students won their Under 18 cadets section with Hayden also placing 3 rd in the Under 21 Junior Mens. They will now represent Australia and progress to the Indonesian Open later in May. Year 11 student Kendra Adams has been selected to play for the Sydney West Regional Netball team and will compete at the State Championships at Tamworth at the end of May. Late last term we received the wonderful news that Harrison Papagianis of Year 10 was announced as the winner of the Sydney Hills Youth Sporting Achievement Award at a ceremony held on 10 th April. This is a terrific recognition of Harrison‟s sporting skill and attributes. He is a talented athlete who gives 100% to his extracurricular activities and who models sportsmanship on all occasions. He is one young role model who no doubt has a promising future ahead of him. Congratulations Harrison. Five of our talented musicians represented Model Farms this week when they attended the Western Sydney Region Music Camp. Clare Campbell, Alessandro DiDonato, James Norcott, Josephine Rizko and Madeline Seddon all had a wonderful opportunity to hone their instrument skills and their performance. Quality Teaching at the Farms: I have been out and about around the school this week with the distinct purpose of visiting classrooms and seeing the work our students and teachers are engaged in during the course of their lessons. It is a pleasure to be not only welcomed in to rooms by teachers but a pleasure as well to see the quality of the teaching and learning that takes place there. Our students are very engaged in their learning and our teachers go to great lengths to make that learning, relevant, significant and authentic.

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Model Farms High School NEWSLETTER

ISSUE 13 Term 2 – Week 3 Monday 13 May 2013

Gooden Drive, Baulkham Hills Telephone: (02) 9624 3133 Facsimile:(02)98388407

Email: [email protected]

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE… Student Success: Congratulations to Naomi De Bruine and Hayden Ivers who recently competed in the Oceania Judo Union Championships. Both students won their Under 18 cadets section with Hayden also placing 3rd in the Under 21 Junior Mens. They will now represent Australia and progress to the Indonesian Open later in May. Year 11 student Kendra Adams has been selected to play for the Sydney West Regional Netball team and will compete at the State Championships at Tamworth at the end of May. Late last term we received the wonderful news that Harrison Papagianis of Year 10 was announced as the winner of the Sydney Hills Youth Sporting Achievement Award at a ceremony held on 10th April. This is a terrific recognition of Harrison‟s sporting skill and attributes. He is a talented athlete who gives 100% to his extracurricular activities and who models sportsmanship on all occasions. He is one young role model who no doubt has a promising future ahead of him. Congratulations Harrison. Five of our talented musicians represented Model Farms this week when they attended the Western Sydney Region Music Camp. Clare Campbell, Alessandro DiDonato, James Norcott, Josephine Rizko and Madeline Seddon all had a wonderful opportunity to hone their instrument skills and their performance. Quality Teaching at the Farms: I have been out and about around the school this week with the distinct purpose of visiting classrooms and seeing the work our students and teachers are engaged in during the course of their lessons. It is a pleasure to be not only welcomed in to rooms by teachers but a pleasure as well to see the quality of the teaching and learning that takes place there. Our students are very engaged in their learning and our teachers go to great lengths to make that learning, relevant, significant and authentic.

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This week I was able to discuss with Year 12 the benefits and pitfalls of using credit cards and could see their understanding about interest charged and paid as well as the interest earned in off-set accounts. This sort of learning will be invaluable for them in a couple of years when the banks get hold of them! In Japanese I was thrilled to see learning that combined fun, technology, student interest and competition. Students were testing their written and oral language skills on the computer and competing against their own previous scores; those of their classmates; students from around the country as well as the rest of the world. Their engagement was evident and they probably didn‟t even realise they were learning! New Curriculum: Staff across the school are in full swing preparing for the start of the new curriculum in 2014. Professional learning, collegial discussion, and completion of online courses have really taken off this term with our core subjects well on their way with programming, planning and preparation. Some faculties already have their scope and sequence mapped out and work is beginning on resourcing units so that material is in readiness for the start of next year. This may seem early to some but with the other demands of the job – marking, teaching, report writing etc. – every minute counts. We are well positioned at the moment to meet the challenges ahead. Christina Bennet Principal

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DEPUTY’S MESSAGE Jennifer Pledger Relieving Deputy

Year 11 Exam Feedback Over the next week Year 11 will be receiving back their Half Yearly Exams. At this time some students will be feeling very confident with their results and have a clear path forward. While others, may be disappointed with their results. These students need to be encouraged to actively reflect on why they didn‟t do as well as planned:

Did they not study?

Was their study ineffectual? Why?

Are they undertaking a level of Maths or English that is too difficult?

Now is the time for these students to touch base with their teachers about working out a plan of attack for the rest of year 11. Numeracy and Literacy Exams Early notice to Year 11 students who are thinking that they may leave school before the end of Year 11; the BOS has created a numeracy and literacy exam for these students to complete. These exams provide potential employers an idea of student‟s individual numeracy and literacy skills. Previously this information was available through the School Certificate external exams. These exams will take place during the week of May 23rd to May 29th. Any interested student needs to contact Mrs Pledger for further information. Laptop Stocktake Over the next few weeks Years 10 to 12 will all need to bring their DEC laptops to school for stocktake. This process is a Federal Government requirement and must be completed by the end of May. The stocktake can be done either by electronic viewing (logging onto the school network for at least ½ an hour) or physical viewing (showing the TSO your laptop). We started this process last Thursday with years 10 and 12. Thank you to year 10; over 80% brought in your laptop. BUT year 12 was another story; in some cases only one student in a class had their laptop with them. All students who did not bring in their laptop MUST do so as a matter of urgency. For Year 11 a date for them to bring their laptop to school will be arranged next week. Jennifer Pledger Relieving Deputy

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DEPUTY’S MESSAGE NAPLAN – a skills snapshot: If your child is in Year 3, 5, 7, or 9, they‟ll sit NAPLAN tests on May 14-16. And despite what you may have heard there‟s no need to panic or start an intensive study program with your child. NAPLAN is very much “one test on one day”. As teachers we do look at the valuable information this test gives us about the individual and collective strengths and weaknesses of our students‟ learning. This information enables us to target interventions to remediate issues which are evident. It provides us with valuable feedback on the effectiveness of our teaching and learning strategies. As a parent it is very easy to get caught up in using the results as “bragging rights”. They are not intended to be used purely as a test of what students know but rather a test of what they need to learn. The test is just one test of specific elements of learning conducted on one day. At times students get things wrong because they misunderstood, made a silly mistake or were overwhelmed by the whole experience. I will put my 12 year old son‟s performance up as an example. His performance in the extended writing section of the year 5 test last year was well below where we know he should be and he has previously demonstrated he can perform. Why we both asked ourselves. When we sat down with him and discussed the paper and what he wrote, we discovered that the section he was identified as being in need of help with was about cooking. When we asked him what he wrote he stated “not much- I don‟t know how to cook”. So he just wrote off that part of the paper! Despite being unhappy with this rather defeatist attitude it did reveal two things. One, this test is not always a reflection of ability. Two, we need to teacher our son to cook. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/all-about-naplan Assignments due? Is your child unsure how to work to a deadline? Teach them how to find the end date and work backwards to plan their preparation activities. These assignment starters on popular topics also help kids to kick-start their projects. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/other-subjects-and-assignments Reading challenges: Older children with reading problems often have misconceptions about how reading works and they need additional strategies to help them. Knowing what they‟re good at and what they value can help you to encourage their selections. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/when-older-kids-struggle-with-reading Homework drama: Demystifying Shakespeare can be challenging for the best of us. Ask your child to concentrate on the characters and who they identify with, to relate it back to modern day. Or try suggesting to your teen they are like a detective who has to do some sleuth work to really understand the play. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/helping-kids-cope-with-shakespeare Mark Anderson

Deputy Principal

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TERM 2 WEEK 3 Mon 13/5 Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 12 Reports due to HT TPL Meeting – 3pm Yr 9 PASS Half Yearly in class Yr 9 FT Exam Tues 14/5 NAPLAN Language & Writing Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 8 Mathematics Half Yearly

Examination 1

Wed 15/5 NAPLAN Reading Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 12 Reports done by HT Macquarie University lunchtime talk in 504 as soon as the bell goes for lunch Yr 10 & 11 Frisbee Gala Day (34 students) at North Sydney 11 CFS Assessment Task due Thur 16/5 NAPLAN Numeracy Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 8 Mathematics Half Yearly Examination 2 Yrs 11/12 Drama students – Stage Combat Incursion (1 – 3pm) Yr 12 Debate – Pds 1 – 4 (4 students) 7XFT Design Folio due Fri 17/5 NAPLAN catch up Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 12 Modern History Excursion to Jewish Museum Yr 10 Elective History Excursion To Jewish Museum Yr 10 Mathematics Surveying Excursion to Homebush Bay (10 students) Yr 12 Senior Science Practical Assessment Task

Yr 11 Exploring Early Childhood Planning Assignment due Yr 9X Food Technology Half Yearly Practical Exam 9COX Finance Assignment due WEEK 4 Mon 20/5 Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 7 Visual Arts Assignment (Not 7B) YZ Food Technology Research Task Due KO Girls Soccer vs Crestwood Tues 21/5 Yr 10 Exam Week ICAS Computing Skills Comp (Yrs 7 – 10) Yr 12 Police Talk – TLC – Pd 4 9YFT Practical Exam – Pd 4 Wed 22/05 Yr 10 Exam Week Thur 23/05 Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 10 Mathematics Half Yearly Examination PULSE Choir rehearsal – Glenbrook PS – 1 – 4pm 12VA BOW Assessment in class Yr 11 Premier‟s Debate at Northmead High – 4 students Fri 24/05 Vaccinations – Yr 7 & Yr 9 Yr 10 Exam Week Sydney West KO Touch Carnival WEEK 5 Mon 27/05 Yr 7 Exam Week Yr 9 Reports to HT 3pm Staff Meeting 7V English Reading Task WHPS Links Tues 28/05 Yr 7 Exam Week Yr 7 Mathematics Half Yearly Examination 1

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Wed 29/05 Yr 7 Exam Week Yr 9 Reports done by HT Zone Cross Country Yr 10 Major Science Project

due Thur 30/05 Yr 7 Exam Week School Athletics Carnival – Homebush 7A, 7B, 7I, 7R, 7N & 7T English Reading Task

Fri 31/05 Yr 7 Exam Week Yr 12 Standard Excursion to Shoe-Horn Sonata 12EAD, 12ESG & 12ESW – English Seminar day 12 English Studies & 12ESL Excursion – TBA Yr 7 Mathematics Half Yearly Examination 2 Yr 10 Commerce excursion

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From the FACULTY THAT COUNTS

Year 7 Abbi Bunting, Helaina Drakos, Madison Hanley, Ethan Paul.

Year 8 Nicholas Goubar

This week’s news: NAPLAN Years 7 and 9 are now preparing for their NAPLAN numeracy test on Thursday 16th May. Mathletics is a very good tool to us to prepare for NAPLAN. The Model Mathematician: The first round of „The Model Mathematician‟ was held on Thursday 9th May. It was great to see how the teams worked so well. On to round 2 on 23rd of May! Calculators: Please make sure that all students have their own calculator. The Casio fx-82AU is sold at the uniform shop for $35. Students need this calculator from Year 7. It is vital for their progress that students are familiar with their calculator and know how to use the different functions. Coming Events Below is a table showing the exam weeks for Mathematics for the Half Yearlies for Years 7 to 10. Please note that Year 9 have now completed their Half Yearly Examinations. NAPLAN will be in week 3 of Term 2 for Years 7 and 9.

Year Week in Term 2

7 Week 5

8 Week 3

10 Week 4

Free Maths Tuition: Free Maths tuition is provided every Thursday afternoon after school from 3pm to 4pm. Years 7 to 10 are in room 8-07 and Years 11 and 12 in 8-06. It is fully supervised by the Mathematics Faculty. Fun with Maths: Answer from last week: the archer could have reached this score in two ways: 1. Either by shooting one arrow into zone

15 , another one into zone 5 and the last one into zone 7, so 15 + 5 + 7 = 27

2. Or by shooting two arrows into zone 11 and one into zone 5: 11 + 11 + 5 = 27

This week’s question: Three Trojan soldiers are going along in a single file. The first one says, „there‟s a Trojan behind me‟. The second one says, „there is also a Trojan behind me‟. The third one states, „me too, there‟s also a Trojan behind me‟. How is this possible? Have a Mathematical week, From Jackie Dalton and the Maths Faculty Staff

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From the ENGLISH AND DRAMA FACULTY

FROM THE ENGLISH AND DRAMA FACULTY . . . Congratulations to the following students who are merit award recipients: Year 7: Abbi Bunting, Maia Garcia-

Medved, Liam Kirley, Amber Mertens, Ethan Paul, Tarun Raja, Katie Rigg and Lauren Waters

Year 8: Kaitlin Taylor Year 9: Alex Mendoza and Caleb Osborne Year 12: 12EAD: Lauren Littlejohn, Jacinda

Martin (x2), Steph Murphy (x7), Taneal Norman, Meagan Van Aswegen and Hannah Willars

12ESC: Mitchell Loewensohn, Joseph Macrae, Dimitri Buonos, Ben Howe, Amelia Griffen, Amelia Horsfall, Sonia Tahmizian and Hannah Cramb

Speaking Up! Well done Lori! Loredana Caltanide of Year 10 represented our school at the plain English Speaking Competition held at Kellyville High last Thursday. She spoke about the excitement surrounding the new NSW syllabus, particularly focusing on the new cross curriculum priority – Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia. Lori’s speech was well received by the audience and adjudicator commended her for delivering an inspiring and well informed speech. Pitted against Year 11 and 12 students, Loredana took on a challenge that will hold her in good stead when she enters competition in her senior years. We are very proud of you, Lori! IT’S NAPLAN TIME! This week Years 7 and 9 will be embarking on their NAPLAN tests – Language and Writing on Tuesday (14 May) and Reading on Wednesday (15 May). Good luck to all students! Year 12 Debating. Winners. Yeah!

Congratulations to our Year 12 debating team who, last week, were successful in their second round debate against Homebush Boys. This time the topic was “That alcohol advertising should be banned” and our team did an impressive job of drawing on their knowledge of the media and factors contributing to alcohol consumption in society in building a case for the negative side. It was particularly interesting, and ultimately a significant factor in their victory, to witness the team’s persistent questioning of the affirmative case, who were unable to provide answers to the queries they raised. Well done to Ally, Sam, Hannah and Lauren! Ms Dunger 12EAD go to Parra to see ‘Hamlet’ Last week Year 12 Advanced English went to Riverside Theatre in Parramatta to see a performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, their HSC text set for study in Term 3. Despite some initial reservations about it being performed in Shakespearian language, 12EAD were enthralled from the opening scene with the modern day adaptation. Asked to complete a theatre review as a follow up to the performance, Ashleigh Lane’s piece (which appears below) sums up nicely sentiments shared by the class. Thank you to 12EAD for an enjoyable day – it is always a pleasure! Ms Dunger

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Hamlet, Sport for Jove

Theatre Co. Reviewed by Ashleigh Lane

I have to admit, when I first heard that I was required

to see a stage production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet for

English, my initial reaction was far from pleased. I’ve

never had a great appreciation for Shakespeare’s plays,

mainly due to the confusing and dry language. Thees,

thines and thous made me feel that I may as well be

attempting to read Harry Potter in Spanish. However, I

can say that I thoroughly enjoyed this production.

The Sport for Jove Theatre Company presents a witty

and provocative adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy,

Hamlet. From the moment the lights dim, even the

most doubtful audience members become immersed in

the events of the play, not only due to the outstanding

performance of the cast of nine, but through the use of

lighting to illuminate the audience during Hamlet’s

revelation of his thoughts. During these monologues,

the audience find that they are unable to tear their eyes

away from actor Lindsay Farris, who skilfully reveals

Hamlet’s disintegrating state of mind.

The question I suspect

many high school

teachers find themselves

asking is how to help

their students gain an

understanding of

Shakespeare. From a

student’s point of view,

the language is quite honestly, terrifying, and we are

often introduced to new confusing terms, such as

soliloquy and sonnet. Overall, Shakespeare is usually a

very frustrating experience for all involved. When

simply reading the play, it is difficult to understand,

and remember what is happening. However, there is an

almost magical transformation from book to stage.

The setting is established with only the most required

props; perhaps a table to signify the dining room, or a

pile of leaves to indicate a graveyard. This ensures that

all focus is on the actors, whose performances were so

incredible; there was little doubt that they were their

characters.

Although the play was performed in its original

Shakespearian language, it was brought into the

present through the incorporation of modern clothing,

and technology, such as mobile phones. There seems to

be this idea that professionals are only talented in one

skill, because I was rather surprised when Farris,

sporting white face makeup, brought out an accordion

and proceeded to play beautiful music which

accentuated the narrative of the play “The Mousetrap”.

Later on, in Hamlet’s psychotic confrontation with his

mother, he murders Polonius then proceeds to smear

the blood across his mouth. This act immediately drew

my mind to the “Batman” villain, the Joker, who is

simply put, completely and utterly cracked. Now, I’m

not sure if this link was planned, or if it’s just me

making connections,

but this cemented the

idea, for me, that

Hamlet had gone

totally insane.

Immediately after the

show had concluded, I

wanted to see it once

more, twice more. I want it on DVD. Reading the play

alone can make the characters very two dimensional,

but each actor brought their own character to life in a

very believable way, often blurring the lines between

actor and character. I am disappointed that we did not,

for whatever reason, have the Q and A session after the

performance, but overall I am very pleased with the

play, and I am not so apprehensive about studying it in

detail in the future.

The Shoe Horn Sonata Excursion

Having read that remarkable review . . . it is timely to remind 12ESC, 12ESL and 12ESJ to pay for their excursion to see The Shoe Horn Sonata on stage at the Riverside. Our students are very fortunate in being able to see their performance texts on stage. Many students in NSW do not get this opportunity. So Year 12 – make sure your payment is made ASAP!

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FAME at the

FARMS

One more week to register!

Registrations are open now and close at the end of Week 3. It is a short term so timing for auditions and rehearsal is tight. Pick up a registration form from the English staffroom. Year 7 students – have a go! Come up to the English faculty and talk to Mrs Coffey if you want some more

details. It is a BIG stage – so think about BIG acts! Our aim is to give as many students as we can an opportunity to

shine. Remember – no call backs – so when auditions start in Week 4 your act needs to have the WOW factor for

the audition panel. Don’t miss out – Get your registration form NOW!

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Medical Updates

If your child‟s medical condition or health records have changed recently please update them using the school‟s medical forms. These forms can be picked up from the Office and returned to Mrs Lumley in the Mathematics staffroom. These medical forms are necessary in the ongoing wellbeing of our students and should be updated regularly. If there is any information that you feel is important in the caring for your child please inform the school. If you have any concerns you wish to discuss please phone the school on 9624 3133. Mrs Lumley Head Teacher Welfare

Experience Life As An Overseas Teenager with WEP!

WEP's not-for-profit student exchange programs give secondary students the opportunity to choose from over 20 countries to live and study for a summer, semester or year. Have the time of

your life! Our volunteer host families look forward to inviting you into their community, sharing their culture with you and learning about yours. WEP is also offering scholarships towards

semester and year-long student exchange programs to Argentina and China commencing in 2014

Upcoming Information Sessions Sat, 11 May (12 noon - 4pm) - Melbourne / OPEN DAY!

Tues, 14 May (7:30-9pm) - Sydney Sat, 18 May (10-11:30am)) - Lismore Sat, 18 May (10-11:30am) - Cairns

Wed, 22 May (7:30-9pm) - Melbourne Thur, 23 May (7:30-9pm) - Brisbane

Find Out More!

If you would like to go overseas or invite an exchange student into your family, simply request a FREE information pack, including our brochure, fee sheet and FREE application form:

- visit www.wep.org.au - email [email protected]

- call 1300 884 733

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HOMEWORK CLUB In Term 2 the ESL teacher at Model Farms High School, Mrs Moctezuma, is opening a Homework Club for all ESL students. It will be held in the ESL room every Tuesday afternoon from 3.15pm until 4.30pm. Students are encouraged to bring any homework and the ESL teacher will help them with language aspects of their work. If there is no homework, the ESL teacher will offer challenging language tasks which will extend the students‟ reading and writing skills. This is an opportunity that should not be missed. Refreshments of drinks and food will be offered to students for a gold coin donation. Please fill out the form below to confirm your child‟s participation. Please ask your child to return it to Mrs Moctezuma in the ESL Room.

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(Name of student) in Year …………………….. will attend the ESL Homework Club each Tuesday from 3.13 to 4.30pm. Signed: …………………………………………………………………

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MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICE LIST Trading Days and Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.10 am until 9.00 am

Payment Options

Cash - Cheque - Visa - Mastercard NO Eftpos

ITEM PRICE BOYS

Shirt - Blue (Junior) / White (Senior) $30.00

Shorts – Grey (easy care) $35.00

Long Trousers (easy care) $45.00

GIRLS

Blouse – Blue (Junior) / Lemon (Senior) $30.00

Skirt – Check (Junior) / Grey (Senior) $55.00

Long Pants $40.00

JUMPERS

Fleecy $40.00

Wool - (Australian Wool) $80.00

SPORT

Top $40.00

Shorts $35.00

TRACKSUIT (By Order Only)

Jacket Only $75.00

Pants Only $50.00

Complete Set $120.00

MISCELLANEOUS

Aprons $13.00

Tie – Junior / Senior $20.00

Blazer $200.00

Calculator $35.00

Exercise Books – ie. maths, music, normal $various

2012/2013 - Prices subject to change without notice – includes 10% GST

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UNIFORM SHOP

Trading Days and Hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday

8.10 am until 9.00 am

Payment Options Cash - Cheque - Visa - Mastercard

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TRACKSUITS

Track Jackets and Pants will be available for collection from Monday 13 May

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DRAMA UNIFORMS

Orders are closing soon – please place your order NOW. Price - $45.00

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WINTER STOCK

Long Pants and all Jumpers are available now

Roz Noel Uniform Shop Co-ordinator

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BAULKHAM HILLS FOOTBALL CLUB UNDER 15’s

Baulkham Hills Football club is seeking players for our U15/3 team. We have 9 players and need more for the team to continue.

We don’t want to close this team -

if you are a football player who can play in the U15’s

Contact Tony Hughes, Secretary Baulkham Hills Football/Soccer Club

0413 222 523

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SPORT BUS PASSES CAN NOT BE PURCHASED ON WEDNESDAYS

Sports Bus 052-001

Please indicate preferred pass:

A 5 trip pass for $37.50 No. of passes ______ Total $________

A 10 trip pass for $75.00 No. of passes ______ Total $________ Name of Student/s _______________________________________Year/s____________ Payment by: CASH CHEQUE

PAYMENT BY MASTERCARD OR VISA SLIP Please circle the appropriate card

Please debit my Mastercard / Visa Account No: / / / 4 digits 4 digits 4 digits 4 digits Amount in figures _____________________________ Expiry Date: _______________ CCV: ___________ Name of Credit Card Holder (as shown on card) _______________________________ Signature of Credit Card Holder: ____________________________________________

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The office may need to contact you urgently please complete the form below and detach from newsletter and return to the front office. CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL

Name of Student: ______________________________________ Year ___________

New Address: ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Postcode: _______

Correspondence: ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Postcode: _______

Email Address: __________________________________________________________

New Home Phone No. ____________________________________________________

Mother Mobile: __________________________________________________________

Mother Work: ___________________________________________________________

Father Mobile: __________________________________________________________

Father Work ____________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact if changed: _____________________________________________

Phone No. _____________________________________________

Any change in Medical Condition e.g. Allergy, Asthma etc.

Details ________________________________________________________________

Bus Pass: YES / NO

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MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL

Model Farms vs Muirfield Snr Home 15/05/13

GRADE SPORT VENUE ROOM TIME STAFF HT

BOYS GRADE

Open Soccer A/B Max Ruddock 1W1 12:15 – 2:40 Cooper EL

15’s Soccer A/B Ted Horwood 7.10 12:15 – 2:40 Jiminez JB2

Open Volleyball A/B MFHS 5.3 12:15 – 2:40 Hietamaki JE

15’s Volleyball A/B Muirfield HS 6L2 12:15 – 2:40 Edwards FH

Open’s OzTag Gooden 8.5 12:15 – 2:40 Puleo JB2

15’s Rugby League Torry Burns (v GR2) 3MU2 12:15 – 2:40 Neville GC

GIRLS GRADE

Open Soccer Max Ruddock 1W2 12:15 – 2:40 Vince EL

15’s Soccer Muirfield HS 7.12 12:15 – 2:40 Keen JC

Open Basketball A/B MFHS 4L1 12:15 – 2:40 Chand FH

15’s Basketball A/B Muirfield HS 8.12 12:15 – 2:40 McKenna JB2

Open Touch A/B Gooden 5.4 12:15 – 2:40 Hoysted JB

15’s Touch A/B Muirfield HS 5.9 12:15 – 2:40 Barnes JB

MIXED Hockey Old Saleyards Res (v BH)

6L3 12:15 – 2:40 Newton FH

REC SPORT

Rock Climbing $7.50 +bus

The Edge Castle Hill 809 12:15 – 2:40 Rawat, Relf BM

Ten Pin Wondabowl $6.50 + bus

Wondabowl Castle Hill

804 12:15 – 2:40 Woods, Munroe GC

Gym $8 + bus Waves 5.2 12:15 – 2:40 Fountis JB

Ice Skating $7.00+ bus

Sydney Ice Arena 7.10 12:15 – 2:40 Bowen, D.Harney JB2

Squash $5 Winston Hills 4L2 12:40-2:40 Gardner, D’Souza GC

Tennis Olympus $5 Winston Hills 7.7 12:40-2:40 Estacio, P.Singh JC

Rec Walking Around 501 506 713

12:40-2:40 Ljubicic, Gregory Greer, McKnight, Manson, Wawrzyniak, Jideh, Snell

BM JD EL

House Sport Gooden Res School Oval

TLC 12:40-2:40 12:40-2:40 12:40-2:40

Attenborough, Atkinson, Georgopoulos, Kumar

Aldababas, Parker Leghorn

JD EL JP

Boot Camp School 807 12:40-2:40 Dawson, Daly JD

YEAR 7 SPORT

7R Soccer 704 12:40 – 2:40 Murphy JE

7A Blacktown Indoor 706 12:40 – 2:40 Broadbent, Weingarth DD

7N TBall 3C1 12:15 – 2:40 Dick JE

7T Blacktown Indoor 507 12:40 – 2:40 Varghese BM

7V Touch 3DR 12:15 – 2:40 Montgomery JC

7I Gymnastics 709 12:40 – 2:40 Middleton JB

7B Frisbee 6L1 12:40 – 2:40 Villigran FH

NON SPORT School 8CR1 12:40 – 2:40 Archer JP

SPORT DETENTION

School LIB 12:40 – 3:00 Letherbarrow DD