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BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Phone: 9918 8811

Term 3 Week 1

20th July, 2017

THE PENINSULA PRESS

Time to end hibernation

Welcome back to Term 3 the second half of year for everyone except Year 12 who will commence

their final term of secondary schooling. It’s both an exciting and a scary time, however, getting the

balance between study, work, social life and other commitments is often difficult to attain. If you

get the balance wrong it can lead to a build up of stress and anxiety with performance being greatly

affected.

The ‘bear analogy’ is a useful one for this time of year... Hibernation is required to cope with the

winter and prepare for the summer ahead. This parallels the recent school holidays, which allow

time to recover from the pressure of the Trial Examinations and commence preparation for the final

term of schooling.

Year 12, now that we have started this term it is of the utmost importance to take stock of what has

transpired throughout the Trial period and plan a course of action. The hibernation period is now

over, Term 3 requires strong time management skills, study planning and preparation for the final

tasks, practical Major Work assessments and ultimately, the HSC Examinations. No longer can

anyone say, “I’ll get to that later” – the time is now!

In combination with awaking from hibernation and I mentioned it earlier is the need for balance.

Stress and anxiety is more prevalent in this term than any other. This is normal with the HSC but

should be managed accordingly. Plan to distress, take appropriate time-out from study to unwind

and look after each other safely.

This is a sleeping bear

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People

As you are fully aware Barrenjoey is

working hard to ensure all the

community is aware of the importance of

mental health. Recently we have held

an Accidental Counsellor course for

interested parents with another planned

for August this year.

Our staff will attend a presentation from

the Blackdog Institute on the matter this

Thursday evening so that we remain

clearly focused on this vital issue.

With the aim of increasing parental

understanding of the mental health and

wellbeing of their children we are

promoting a free parenting seminar

where one of the exciting speakers is an

ex-student of Barrenjoey, Dr Kirstin

Barchia. If you’re able to attend on the

12th August I highly recommend this seminar to you.

Congratulations

Congratulations this week to Axel Akerman (Year 11).

During the school holidays, Axel spent four days immersed in the

world of Historically Informed Performance (HIP). 47 students from

22 schools throughout Sydney and beyond came together at Santa

Sabina College to play Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony. Musicians of

the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra tutored the students

in rehearsals, sectionals, and workshops, applying musical stylistic

practices from Mozart’s time. Students were able to experience

period instruments and learn about how European musical styles

have changed through time. Finally, the Haffner Symphony was

brought to life in an exceptional performance for friends and family, which showcased the abilities of our Young Mannheim Symphonists.

Nicole van Bruggen the General Manager of the Orchestra stated “it was a pleasure to include

Axel in our orchestra”. Well done Axel on challenging yourself with this terrific opportunity.

Have a great week... Ian Bowsher

Year 9 Interviews are in Term 3 – Interviews open 12md on Monday

24th July in Week 2 and close on Friday 4th August at 3pm. Interview

Date is Thursday 10th August 4pm-7pm.

fightonthebeach

proudly supporting

Fight on the Beaches Fighting for a cancer cure!

www.fightonthebeaches.com

Follow us: D fightonthebeaches afightonthebeach

Northern Beaches School Mufti-day THIS FRIDAY 21ST JULY

The PCS schools are hosting a mufti Day to

raise money for Fight On The Beaches, through

a mufti day fundraiser on Friday the 21st of July.

This money earned from this fundraiser shall go

to research and help for cancer patients in the

Northern Beaches. Barrenjoey is supporting this

by holding a "pyjama day" school-wide mufti

day.

We will be holding this our fundraiser on the

same day as other PCS schools will hold their

“Christmas in July” fundraiser, on the 21st of

July.

A gold coin donation is required by all students

on the day to aid in raising money for Fight On

The Beaches.

To learn more about the cause, visit

http://www.fightonthebeaches.com/about-

us.html

Kaylin Jones Year 8

Visual Arts has created

an imaginative carnivale

and Pop Art inspired

mask.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations to our Year 12 boys Basketball

Team, ‘Barrenjoey Reds’, who played in the

Manly Warringah Basketball Open Boys Grand

Final on June 30. In a tremendously thunderous

performance supported by their families and

many school mates, the team held out unbeaten

rivals ‘Pittwater Bulls’ well into the second half,

but as the Bulls finally hit the lead, in such a

close game, our team went down at the final siren

33-27. However, they are very proud runners up,

to be highly commended for their sensational

team performance and sportsmanship in their

toughest game ever. Very big thanks to the Year

12 students who came to cheer them along!

The 9 players are: Jackson Baker, Ben Cramer,

Cooper Excell, Antony Hawke, Alex Moran,

Cameron Neale, Jack Phillips, Ben Reay &

Trystan Ziemer, coached by Brett Nicholson.

MATHS WEEKLY PUZZLE TO PONDER

ANSWER TO LAST TERMS PUZZLE

Every alternate week the Maths staff will pose a

mathematical puzzle to ponder with a syllabus reference

and degree of difficulty (1 to 5 compasses) will be supplied.

The solution will be provided in the next week’s issue.

OBTUSE ANGLES

Mr Seymour’s Weekly Science Fact!

Last terms question:

Julius has a strange code. It turns some numbers into other numbers. When his friend says ‘five’ Julius says ‘four!’ When his friend says ‘six’, Julius says ‘nine!’ When his friend says ‘nine’, Julius says ‘one!’ What’s going on? Can you work out what Julius would say when his friend says 12?

* Syllabus reference: Stage 4: MA4-2WM

You age faster at the top of a building than at the bottom.

According to Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, time

slows down when gravity is stronger however the difference

in the flow rate of time at the top of a skyscraper (further from

Earth – weaker gravity) and the bottom (closer to Earth –

stronger gravity) is too small to measure.

Time also slows down when you move faster. An astronaut in

a spacecraft orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 500 km and a

speed of 8 km per second for 12 months would age about

one hundredth of a second less than someone on Earth.

Julius is looking at the letters in each number and only reading the

ones that can be used for Roman numerals. So five has IV in it, and

IV is four.

Twelve has LV in it, which in Roman numerals is 55. So Julius will

say ’55’.

SOLUTION:

TUESDAY AFTERNOON HOMEWORK CLUB SCHEDULE

WEEK/DATE FOCUS

Week 2 – 25/07/2017 Literacy focus with

English teacher

General teacher

Week 3 – 01/08/2017 Study Skills focus with

2 teachers

Week 4 – 08/08/2017 History teacher

General teacher

Week 5 – 15/08/2017 Technology teacher

General teacher

Week 6 – 22/08/2017 Numeracy focus with

Maths teacher

General teacher

Week 7 – 29/08/2017 Maths teacher

English teacher

General teacher

Week 8 – 05/09/2017 Science teacher

General teacher

Week 9 – 12/09/2017 2 General teachers

Week 10 – 19/09/2017 General teacher

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE ELIZABETHAN ERA – YEAR 9

As part of our topic on Elizabethan England and Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night Dream',

we have been looking at daily life in the Elizabethan Era. We have been shocked and

sometimes disgusted and just how different life for the Elizabethans was to our lives today.

For example, Elizabethan women remained the property of their husbands. They were

expected to be obedient and submissive. If they weren't, they could be physically punished.

To get a feel for Elizabethan life, Ms Wilson's English class participated in an Elizabethan

cooking class. Thanks to Ms King, we made funeral baked meat pies an unusual blend of

dates, meat and spices. A tasty dish for wealthy Elizabethans. The braver among us tried some

blood pudding and were pleasantly surprised at its flavour.

Overall, it was an exciting experience that allowed history to come alive.

Rachael Wilson

English Teacher/ Year 9 Adviser

Barrenjoey High School

Queen Elizabeth 1 (1558-1603)

It’s nearly time for the annual P&C Fundraising Trivia night - a night at Wimbledon! And we

would like to ask for donations of prizes, both big and small!

If you’ve got something of value that you can donate to be sold off at the silent auction please

email Claire Delaney at BHS.prize.donations@gmail.com

We need small prizes too! Think bottles of wine, gourmet food and skin care, or anything you’d

be happy to receive in a hamper. Prizes can be dropped to the office anytime before the 5th

of August.

Watch out for more information on how you can help make the night a success.

Tickets on sale at the Uniform Store or directly through www.trybooking.com/QBOJ

BHS P&C Annual Trivia Night - We Need Your Help!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MONDAY

17 JULY

TUESDAY

18 JULY

WEDNESDAY

19 JULY

THURSDAY

20 JULY

FRIDAY

21 JULY

Pupil Free

Day

Staff

Development

Day

STUDENTS

RETURN TO

SCHOOL

Year 12 IT

Multimedia

Assessment Task

Year 12 Flexible

Learning:

*History Extension

Major Project

Workshop

*Drama Major

Project Workshop

*Textiles and IT

Multimedia major

project workshop

Big Band

Rehearsal 5.15pm

– 6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal 6.15pm

– 8pm

Year 8 Report

Distribution &

Analysis

Year 7

Welfare

Production

Year 12 IT Timber

Assessment Task

Year 12 Design &

Technology

Assessment Task

CHS Cross

Country Carnival –

Eastern Creek

Year 11 SOR &

Year 12 S & C

Excursion (Nan

Tien Temple)

MUFTI-DAY

“pyjama day”

for all students

– Gold coin

donation

Week 1 (A) TERM 3

MONDAY

24 JULY

TUESDAY

25 JULY

WEDNESDAY

26 JULY

THURSDAY

27 JULY

FRIDAY

28 JULY

Sydney North

Athletics

Carnival –

Sydney

Olympic Park

Athletic

Centre

Formal

Assembly

Year 12 JC Burke

Talk

Year 11 Flexible

Learning Activity

– English

Advanced &

HSIE Study

preparation

workshop

Year 10 Science

Incursion

Year 7 Visual Arts

Incursion with

Adam Hill

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm – 8pm

Opportunity

Class Placement

Test – in School

Hall

Year 10

English

Excursion –

Macbeth ,

Sydney

Opera House

Year 9 Report

Distribution &

Analysis

Year 7 HSIE

Incursion

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm-

5.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm-

5.30pm

Week 2 (B) TERM 3

EXCURSION INFORMATION

EXCURSION YEAR

GROUP

DATE OF

EXCURSION

PAYMENT

DUE DATE

COST

Leep 7-10 Various OVERDUE $10.00

Year 11 Study Skills 11 9 Oct $30.00

YEAR 11 JINDABYNE

CAMP

11 30th July to 4th

August

BALANCE

Due Now

Due $250

Balance = $250

Total = $1075

Nan Tein Buddhist 11-12 21-22 July OVERDUE $130.00

Snake Tails 7 21 Sept $10.00

Duke of ED – Silver 2-4 Aug 21st July $325.00

Adam Hill

Performance

7 25 July OVERDUE $10

To make a payment please contact the school on

Ph: 9918 8811 and ask for Treasury.

Thank you

WEEK 3 (A) TERM 3

MONDAY

31 JULY

TUESDAY

1 AUGUST

WEDNESDAY

2 AUGUST

THURSDAY

3 AUGUST

FRIDAY

4 AUGUST

YEAR 11

CAMP

Year 10 Maths

Exam 3

YEAR 11

CAMP

Year 12 Flexible

Learning

(Society &

Culture Major

project

Workshop)

Year 12 Textiles

& IT MM timber

major project

workshop

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm – 8pm

YEAR 11

CAMP

Silver Duke of

Ed practice

Expedition

YEAR 11

CAMP

Silver Duke of

Ed Practice

Expedition

YEAR 11

CAMP

Silver Duke of

Ed Practice

Expedition

Year 12

Business

Studies

Assessment

Task

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm-

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm-

5.30pm

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST –

Zonta Birthing Kit Packing Day

CANTEEN ROSTER – Term 3 Week 2

Monday 24 July Jo Willmore

Tuesday 25 July Help Needed

Wednesday 26 July Help Needed

Thursday 27 July Emma Watson

Friday 28 July Stephanie Allsop

CANTEEN ROSTER –Term 3 Week 1

Monday 17 July Staff Development Day

Tuesday 18 July Help Needed

Wednesday 19 July Help Needed

Thursday 20 July Kerryn Langridge

Friday 21 July Bridgit Osborn & Pauline Wright

HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN!

If you can spare any time on the dates above please feel

free to contact the school on 9918 8811

NEW CANTEEN MENU FOR TERM 2 AND 3, 2017

Menu

Coffee:

Regular with full cream milk $3.00

Regular with soy milk $3.50

Espresso

Ristretto

Long Black

Cappuccino

Flat White

Café Latte

Tea:

Peppermint Tea $2.00

Tea $2.00

Drinks:

Chai Latte $3.00

Milkshakes $4.00

Chocolate . Strawberry, Caramel

Hot Chocolate $3.00

ASK US FOR OUR SPECIAL FOR THE DAY

Snacks:

Chocolate Chip

Cookies 50C

Raisin Toast $1.50

Banana Bread

$2.00

Delicious Muffins

$2.00

The Sandbar Café is officially open to staff, students and friends of

Barrenjoey.

We have been practicing our coffees and now ready to serve our

community not only coffees but also milkshakes, teas, and some

delicious food items.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AT SANDBAR CAFÉ.

Yoghurt Berry

Muesli Cups

$3.00

UNIFORM STORE TRADING HOURS

2017

UNIFORM STORE OPERATING HOURS

MONDAYS 8.30am – 10.30am

TUESDAYS 3.30pm – 5.30pm

THURSDAYS 8.30am -10.30am

Uniform Store Phone Number: 9918 7569

Email: bhsuniformstore@gmail.com

On Special this week:

Yoghurt Berry Muesli Cups $3.00

Cheese Toasties $2.00

Bacon & Cheese Mini Quiche $1.00

OPEN

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY

MORNINGS 8am to 10am

SCHOOL APP

DON’T FORGET TO INSTALL THE BARRENJOEY SCHOOL

APP. THIS IS FAST BECOMING YOUR QUICK AND EASY WAY

TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL, VISIT THE WEBSITE AND SEE

THE POP UP NOTIFICATIONS ON EVENTS HAPPENING DAY

TO DAY.

Slow down

to 40

when bus

lights flash

In NSW there are thousands of buses that travel every day transporting students to and from

school. Due to their size and mass busses they take more time to stop. Crashes involving

buses often result in more severe outcomes for other road users.

The Centre for Road Safety is committed to improving safety around buses and is implementing

a tactical school bus safety campaign. This is a reminder for parents and carers that they

always need to supervise their children and hold their hand when walking to and from the bus

stop or interchange and when crossing the road. In addition, parents should no call their

children across the road as it could lead to dire consequences.

The law states that a speed of 40km/h applies if passing a bus when the front and rear lights

are flashing as the bus is picking up and setting down school children. Please slow down to

40km/h when bus lights are flashing. This is for the safety of all students.

If you want more information on this campaign please visit the Centre for Road Safety link:

http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/be-bus-aware/index.html

Barrenjoey has launched its new careers website. It is a great resource for

students, parents and staff regarding career and post school information.

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/

My weekly careers newsletter can also be found on my website

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/?page=newsletter

Please Contact Mr Moylan in the Careers Office if you have any questions or

would like to make an appointment for a Careers Counselling session.

CAREERS NEWSLETTER with Mr Moylan

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE PENINSULA

Mr Visser’s

Big Band is

playing at this

charity event!

Instructions for installing the Barrenjoey High School

APP from your device

Installing iPhone/iPadiOS Android/Tablet

1. From your mobile device go to the

Play Store search for Barrenjoey

High School.

2. Tap the Barrenjoey High School

listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Tap the ACCEPT button

5. Wait for the app to install then tap

the OPEN button

6. Tap the DONE button in the top left

Installing

DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHOOL APP NOW

1. From your mobile device go to the App

Store search for Barrenjoey High School

2. Tap the FREE button to the right of the

Barrenjoey High School listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Enter your APPLE ID and Password and

tap OK

5. Wait for the install icon to change to OPEN

6. Tap the OPEN button

7. You will be prompted to accept push

notifications, you will need to select

ALLOW

To get your paver online you can

click on this link below:

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.co

m.au/foundation/how-to-donate/

Contact the school to get a flyer on

Tel: 02 9918 8811

Email: barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

HOW TO DONATE

Term 2, 2017