THE PENINSULA PRESS

BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S

Phone: 9918 8811Term 3 Week 7

4th September, 2019

Lulu Papworth

Year 8 in action at

Perisher

Investiture of the 2020 Captains, Vice Captains and Senior Leaders

Student leadership has a high profile at Barrenjoey and our senior school students are pivotal in

setting the tone of the school, creating a positive culture and in enhancing our school spirit and

pride.

Congratulations to the following students who were inducted as the Senior Leaders for 2020 at the Investiture Assembly on September 2.

Alannah Amet

Euan Bates

Sienna Coate-Thompson

Zoe Coles

Maja Dalby-Ball Olsen

Herbie Hawkins

April Oliver

Nina Paton

Flynn Poelmann

Matthew Sutcliffe

Will Vallis

In describing themselves for the purpose of the selection process these young people defined

their best features, they commented on the importance of role modelling and promotion of

‘worthy causes’ but… I heard them speak of another point, which is equally important amongst

strong leaders…. selflessly giving of themselves to continually advance the Barrenjoey culture

while being brave enough to challenge the status quo and promise to change the things that

may need changing.

At Monday’s Investiture Assembly the Student Leaders recited the Leadership Pledge, some of which I have included below, as it is a challenge attainable by all Barrenjoey students…

Congratulations

“…and do my best at all times to promote the best interests of my fellow students…

I will set a good example in both word and deed

And I will willingly work with teachers, parents

And students to maintain and promote the good name of

Barrenjoey High School.”

Five weeks ago prospective leaders presented their speeches to the entire Formal Assembly.

Following those speeches the staff, SRC, Executive and students voted for their preferred

Captains and Vice Captains.

I have the privilege to announce these office bearers.

Captains for 2020 will be: Vice Captains for 2020 will be:

Zoe Coles and Euan Bates Maja Dalby-Ball Olson and April Oliver

Zoe EuanAprilMajaI’d like to thank the out-going Captains; Heidi Wiseman and Flynn Maynard, Vice Captains;

Skye Holloway and Zoe Kemp and the other 8 Senior Leaders Lachlan Bates, Ella Brady,

Fergus Cole, Elena Newlyn, Cherie Pont, Layla Salz, Isabella Turner and Zoe Whitlock for being such fine examples to their peers and younger students.

Maja April Zoe Euan

Successful leaders make a difference. I am sure that everyone is aware that our 2019 Senior

Leaders were symbols of a maturing Barrenjoey. The way they conducted themselves at

school, running assemblies, promoting the uniform, acting as role models, representing

Barrenjoey at community and public events such as the ANZAC Day’s Dawn Service and

through organising ‘fundraising’ and promotional initiatives…. most notably this group of leaders

were responsible for surveying the student body to focus the light on needed change while

continuing Barrenjoey’s focus on constant improvement.

You have led well… congratulations!

Have a great week everyone... Ian Bowsher

The Raise Foundation is assisting

adolescents across Pittwater reach their

full potential, providing school students

with volunteer mentors to guide them

through their troubles.

Vicki Condon AM (founder of the Raise

Foundation 2008) wants adolescents to

become ‘resilient, capable and connected’

through the help of the Raise Foundation.

Volunteers needed!

Becoming a mentor is easy – just fill in the application form online and complete the compulsory six

hours of online training then one day of face-to-face training. Mentors are then matched by a

Raise-employed, highly qualified program counsellor to an adolescent from a school close by.

At the moment the foundation has 4,000 volunteer mentors throughout Australia, with many in the

Pittwater Region. Barrenjoey High School has been involved with this program since the beginning

in 2008 and have helped hundreds of students. They are aiming to recruit more than 15,000

volunteers from the community. It’s concept is simple – once a week, on the same day, a mentor

sits with a student to “chat about really anything and everything” The pair set goals together, and

the mentor provides advice, just listens, builds up the student’s confidence, helps them work on

resilience and a whole lot more.

For more information on Raise Foundation or to volunteer please phone: 0406 412 376 or

raise.org.au

Full article in August Edition of Peninsula Living Magazine on page 31

VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED – CAN YOU SPARE A DAY!

ORDER YOUR TOASTIE FOR NEXT FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

On Friday 13 September the P & C

have organised for the Toastie Truck to

come to the school for Lunches 1 and

2. All proceeds of the sale of the

toasties goes to the P & C which in

turn goes directly back to the school.

Toasties Cost $3 for a double

cheesed toastie (yes that is a thing).

The toasties will be made by parent

volunteers and all toasties need to be

pre-ordered.

Please encourage all your students to

participate. You can order your toastie

through Flexi Schools or at the

Canteen prior to the day.

Thank you for your support!

Kalinda and the Barrenjoey P & C

Order your toastie PRIOR to

Friday 13th by:

1) Flexi Schools

2) At the Canteen

CONGRATULATIONS TO EX STUDENT KIRSTEN MILENKO

Congratulations to ex student Kirsten Milenko

young composer who will receive the prestigious

commission of the Roche Young Commissions

program for 2021.

She was selected by Wolfgang Rihm, the Artistic

Director of the Lucerne Festival Academy in

Switzerland yesterday, on 2 September.

Kirsten will write a work for orchestra, to be

completed by 2021, which she will then revise

and rehearse with Rihm and the Orchestra of the

Lucerne Festival Academy in the summer of

2020. The world premieres of each of their works

will take place as part of the 2021 Summer

Festival.

Exciting News!

SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH – PRACTICE JOURNEY

Last week eleven Silver Duke of Edinburgh students along with Ms Clark, successfully completed

their first canoeing trip for the Adventurous Journey component of the Award. The group started

on Wednesday and finished on Friday afternoon at Wisemans Ferry.

The first day the group battled against the strong tides and the wind when travelling to our first

campsite. There were many squeals about the wind capsizing the canoes. After the wind settled

down we finally arrive at our campsite where we all set up our tents and cooked dinner. We were

all exhausted and keen to get into our warm sleeping bags and get out of the wind so we had an

early night.

The second day had a slight change. Due to the strong winds, the group couldn’t canoe to our

next campsite. It was a very windy morning, so we decided as a group to wait till the wind dies

down before going canoeing. While we waited we did dry capsize drills and teamwork scenarios.

Finally the winds settled down and it was time to go canoeing. We all geared up and set off on a

little adventure. The scenery was amazing! The red cliff faces surrounding us, we saw many

jellyfish and even cows. The group found a tunnel in the mangroves, where it really put our

canoeing skills to test, going through narrow paths, having to go under tree branches and having

to dodge rocks. The tide started to rise, so we quickly had to canoe back to the campsite. As the

sun started to set, we all cooked dinner and planned out the next day.

As it started to get dark and there was no wind, the group all agreed on going on a night canoe.

Everyone was very excited, so we all put warm clothes on, grabbed our head torches, all geared

up and were ready to go. The moon on the water was amazing, we all raft up and turned our head

torches off and listened to the night wildlife and looked at the stars. We paddle back to camp, put

all the equipment away and then got into our warm clothes and beds.

The third and final day saw us paddling with the tide, no wind and the sun!!! Hurrah! The morning

started off a little bit colder than the other mornings with frost on some of our tents, but it warmed

up quickly with the sun and no wind. It was an amazing day and perfect conditions to canoe in.

We are packed up and started our journey back to Wisemans Ferry. We were all sad that the trip

was over, excited for a warm shower and cosy beds and full of the best memories!

SPORT NEWS

INTERSCHOOLS SNOW SPORTSThree Barrenjoey High School students competed in the State Interschool Snowsports

Championships which were held at Perisher 2 weeks ago.

All 3 competitors then qualified for the National Championships which begin at Mt Buller this week.

Lulu Papworth in Alpine, Hudson Rose in Snowboard Cross & Snowboard GS plus Indy Rose in Snowboard Cross.

Good luck Lulu, Indy and Hudson!

HSC SHOWCASE – IN THE SCHOOL HALL - 6PM – 9PM

Adults $10 Students $5 Family $20

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Year 8

Student Lorcan Brondum

who was a finalist in the

Northern Beaches Art

Prize for his abstract ink

and wash on canvas,

“Faces of Mercury”

Lorcan’s work and other

amazing works are on

display until the afternoon

of Sunday 8th September

at The Creative Space in

North Curl Curl.

TOMORROW EVENING – Hope To See You All Here!

Year 9 and Year 12

French students had a

fantastic evening last

Thursday at Bistro

Boulevard on their

French cuisine

excursion. Students

had the opportunity to

practise their French

while enjoying a

delicious meal of

snails, garlic bread and

coq au vin. They were

then served some

amazing desserts such

as tarte au citron,

mousse au chocolat

and of course, crême

brûlée. Miam miam!!

Un très grand merci to

Patrice and all of the

incredible staff at Bistro

Boulevard, Avalon for

their amazing support

of French here at

Barrenjoey.

Bon appétit

Year 12 Construction

During Week 6, Barrenjoey’s Year 12

Construction class completed one of

their final practical assessment

tasks. This involved preparing,

placing and finishing a concrete slab.

This new pathway is now operational

and allows access down the eastern

side of A Block and is one of the

many yearly activities to enrich

VET learning experiences of our

students. This task is the culmination

of almost 2 years of study learning

and engaging in a variety of skills

and content relevant to the

construction industry and is a great

course if students are considering

entering this field, post education."

SUSTAINABILITY AT BARRENJOEY

By Ben Ritchie

For this week, the tip is being replaced by a survey. Please fill it out, it takes less than 5 mins and

will help a lot in what I am doing here.

Thank you, here’s the link: Environmental Tips

5pm-9pm

CLASS OF 2020 – Year 12 Jacket Order

$94.00

Information for Year 12, 2020

Payment cut off is strictly

September 6th this year!

How to Order Link to Order

PHOTOGRAPHY

COMPETITION

WEEK 7 (A) TERM 3

MONDAY

2 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

3 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY

4 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY

5 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

6 SEPTEMBER

Year 12 Tutorial

Program Week

Year 12 Visual

Arts Bodies of

Work to be

submitted

Formal School

Assembly

including

Leaders and

SRC Induction

Year 12

Flexible

Learning Day

Band

Rehearsal

6pm-8pm

NSW CHS CHAMPIONSHIP

S Sydney

Olympic Park

NSW CHS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sydney Olympic

Park

HSC SHOWCASE

EVENING 6PM –

9PM in the school

hall

Year 12 Wellbeing

Presentation (Safe

Schoolies

Presentation)11.40-

12.40

NSW CHS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sydney Olympic

Park

WEEK 8 (B) TERM 3

MONDAY

9 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

10 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY

11 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY

12 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

13 SEPTEMBER

Year 12

Tutorial

Program Week

Year 12 Music

Major Works to

be submitted

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 4 Day

(BILGOLA)

Year 8

Mathematics

AT3 Due

Year 7

Wellbeing

Production

(hall)

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Band

Rehearsal

6pm-8pm

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 12 Music

Practical

Examinations

FULL MOON

NIGHT

MARKET

5pm-9pm

SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

9AM – 12PM

Morning Tea Provided

Can you lend a hand! We would

love to see you here…

WEEK 9 (A) TERM 3

MONDAY

16 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

17 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY

18 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY

19 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

20 SEPTEMBER

Year 12 Tutorial

Program Week

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 9

Mathematics 5.2

AT3 Due

Year 7 Tutorial

Program Week

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 10

Wellbeing

Production

Year 9

Wellbeing

Production

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

Year 11

Preliminary

Exams

MONDAY

23 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY

24 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY

25 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY

26 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

27 SEPTEMBER

Year 12

Graduation

Rehearsal

Year 7 Tutorial

Week

Year 10 Science

Skills Test

Year 12

Valedictory

Dinner

(Miramare

Gardens)

Warringah

Zone Surf

Titles (Avalon

Beach)

Band

Rehearsal

6pm-8pm

Year 12

Barrenjoey

Lighthouse Walk

and Breakfast

5.10am -7am

YEAR 12

GRADUATION

CEREMONY!

WEEK 10 (B) TERM 3

YEAR 7 TUTORIAL

STARTING TERM 3 WEEK 9

TO

TERM 4 WEEK 4

Ian Bowsher Belinda Waterson

Principal Tutorial Co-ordinator

Barrenjoey High School is offering small group tutorials in English and Mathematics. The six-

week program starts Term 3, Week 9 Monday 16 September up to and including Term 4,

Week 4 beginning Monday 4 November. The sessions will go for 1 hour starting from 3.30

onwards and all tutorials will be held at school in A Block. Skilled and experienced tutors will

work with students in a friendly environment delivering course material, challenging concepts,

revision topics and exam strategies. As we run on a cost-only basis the tutorials are offered

at the very reasonable price of $150.00 per subject for the six-week program.

Be quick! Enrolments are now open!

Confirmation of places will be emailed by along with invoices requesting payment by Friday

20th September. Please wait for your confirmation place before making payment to the

Treasurer.

Please email your enrolment to belinda.waterson@det.nsw.edu.au indicating what tutorial(s)

you would like to enrol your child in.

Student Name: Afternoon NOT available

• Extension Maths

• Consolidation Maths

• Extension English

• English

We look forward to having your child participate in the tutorial program, which will assist

them to develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills, encourage confidence and

facilitate students to reach their academic best.

Thank you and kind regards,

The Barrenjoey Careers Website is a great resource for

students, parents and staff with information on careers

and post school.

Good Afternoon everyone,

Here is the careers newsletter for this week.

http://bit.ly/bhscareersnews2919

Year 10 Work Experience

Reminder: All students should be well on the way to securing their work

experience placements.

The completed / signed paperwork is due at the end of term 3.

You can find all the relevant info and forms with the link below.

https://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.com.au/intranet/year-10/careers-information/

Password: 8454

Please contact me if you would like to make an appointment.

Regards,

Michael Moylan

Careers Advisor

Year 10 Advisor

*Come and do your homework with

the support of a teacher

HOMEWORK CLUB

When: Tuesday afternoons 3.15 - 4.15pm

Thursday mornings 8.15 – 9am

Where: In Top Deck, upstairs in D block next to D18

Any questions ask Ms Smith or Ms Hines in the LASS

staffroom upstairs in C block, next to C12

EXCURSION INFORMATION

EXCURSION YEAR GROUP DATE OF

EXCURSION

PAYMENT

DUE DATE

COST

Band Uniform 7-12 $65 or $75

Instrument Hire 7-12 $250

Dance 7-8 T3 & T4 DUE NOW $100

Science Comp 7-12 5th September DUE NOW $10

Grade Sport 8-10 Term 3 DUE NOW $60

Year 9 Camp –

Morisset

9 16th-18th October DUE NOW Deposit $150

Balance = $210

Total = $360

Year 7 Tutorial

Program7 Commences

Week 9 (6 weeks)

$150

Year 12 Tutorial

Program12 Commences

Week 6 (4

Weeks)

$150

UNIFORM STORE

Trading Hours

Phone : 9918 7569 during opening hours

Email: bhsuniforms@gmail.com

SCHOOL FEES, EXCURSIONS, BAND FEESCan now be paid through POP

How to make a payment through Parent Online Payments(POP)

PLEASE GO TO BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE AND FOLLOW THESE PROMPTS:

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All outstanding payments can be paid via Parent Online Payments (POP)

Click here to: $Make a Payment

If you feel there are any discrepancies please contact Felicity Hance on 9918 8811.

PAYMENT BY POP

If you make a payment via the online POP please

ensure you attach your receipt to your child’s

permission note when they bring that into the

Treasurer’s Office. This makes it much easier to match

payments or your child can bring a screen shot of the

receipt to the treasurer.

Many thanks, Treasurer

Very

Popular

BHS

CAPS

FOR SALE

$20

If you would like to volunteer at the school canteen, even for a couple of hours

please contact the school on Ph: 9918 8811

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 9 CANTEEN ROSTER

MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Jo Willmore

TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Emma Karpin

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

Week 7 CANTEEN ROSTER

MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

TERM 3, 2019

Week 8 CANTEEN ROSTER

MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Paula Lowe

TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED

FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Bridgit Osborn & Pauline Wright

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