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Killarney Heights High SchoolNewsletterRespect Connect AspireTerm 3 Week 2 2018Principal’s ReportCongratulations to .Where do I start? This week has been such a celebratory week with the Aspire Awards and so muchsporting success.We celebrate Killarney Heights as a top all rounder! Not only do we achieve academically, we have acomprehensive welfare system and we smash at sport! This is what makes a great school, we do wellin all areas, we help shape well balanced young adults, we aim to give them experiences that preparethem for life.This week started with (Student Representative Council) SRC students giving each year group apresentation on how to become better learners. The main ideas of these presentations were gatheredthrough classroom observations. How did this happen? As part of our Instructional Rounds process,4 students observed a number of classes, taking note of teachers, students, and the learning that wastaking place in the classroom.1 Page

These students then met to come up with patterns. From these patterns the SRC found a number ofways that students could improve their learning: from asking more probing questions, to simple thingslike listening carefully when the teacher was giving instructions. These ideas will be followed up withactivities in home room this week. It is exciting that we can have students making decisions and beinginvolved in their own learning.The regional athletics carnival was held at Homebush this week, with some outstanding results. KyleFisher was first in 3 events, Toby Dreyer fist in discus, Tea Lisle left the rest of the field in the dust inthe hurdles and Cameron Latham won the 800m. You can watch some of these for yourself on ourKillarney Heights High Facebook page. There are more results in this newsletter.The week ended with the Aspire Awards: Two hundred and forty students from Years 7-12 wererecognised at the presentation. 120 students were given recognition for outstanding academicperformance. The Year Advisers selected the top 20 academic students in each year, after reading thereports. It was a difficult task as so many students are striving to be the best that they can be. Awardswere also given for consistent effort, recognising improvement, commitment and dedication to theirstudies. It is so important to acknowledge this as much in life is setting goals and working hard toachieve them.It is also that time of the year when students in Year 8 and 10 select their subjects for 2019. Our twostage process aims to give as much choice as possible for students. In the first selection, studentschoose the subject that they wish to study. This gives us an indication of which subjects are likely torun and the numbers. We then create lines, with a number of subjects on each line and ask thestudents to choose again. We cannot guarantee that this will suit everyone, but we believe that bydoing it this way that we give as much choice as we can.Enrolments for 2019 are being taken now. Can you please let anyone who is thinking of enrolling, totell us as soon as possible as classes and number of teachers are being decided in the next few weeks.Hayley EmmertonPrincipal2 Page

Upcoming Events6 – 17 AugustYear 12 exams7 AugustAMC Mathematics Competition8 AugustWe Will Rock You Auditions9 AugustAMC Mathematics Competition13 – 17 AugustYear 11 Hospitality Work Placement14 AugustYear 7 Gala Day16 AugustICAS Maths Competition24 AugustYear 12 Showcase7 SeptemberYear 12 Music Night17 – 28 SeptemberYear 11 Preliminary Exams27 SeptemberYear 12 GraduationYear 12 Formal28 SeptemberLast day of TermUniform ShopOPENING HOURSTuesdays from 7.30am to 1.30pmThursdays 11.30am to 3.30pmDee CleworthUniform Shop9453 50003 Page

UBS Finance Academy – Maria d’Amour Year 11Year 11 Business Studies student, Maria d’Amour was recently chosen to attend theprestigious UBS Finance Academy for 1 week during the July school holidays at MacquarieUniversity. She and the other students took part in a range of lectures and workshops onfinancial markets and the inner workings of the banking industry. They had the opportunityto rub shoulders with key industry leaders of the banking industry in Australia and completecase studies.See a summary of her experiences below. Well done Maria!The UBS Finance Academy took place for the week of the 9th – 12th July at MacquarieUniversity. I was grateful to be one of 40 students to engage in the opportunity; where wewere exposed to a range of career opportunities within finance. This program gave me aninsight into the financial services industry and the role of an investment bank in the economy.Our day began at 7am and followed a tight schedule of collaborative workshops and lecturesuntil 10pm when we retired to our dorms at Dunmore Lang College. Yes, we stayed thereovernight and, yes, the food was delicious.We had an excursion to the UBS offices at Chifley Towers and the CNN news studio where welistened to various educational lectures. I had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Directorof Corporate Client Solutions, who offered to mentor me in my progression from school intothe workforce.Additionally, our groups spent endless hours working on a case study on the topic of mergersand acquisitions. We then presented to a panel of judges and my group were awardedascribed winners (despite the content being what 3rd year University students would usuallyundertake).This was an insightful program, which I recommend to anyone potentially interested in finance.Maria d’AmourEmma HiggsBusiness Studies Teacher4 Page

Band Program Term 3Welcome Rosemerry JohnstonThis morning I was delighted to start my new role as conductor of the KHHS ChamberEnsemble, and to get to work with the wonderful musicians in this group. We met bright andearly at the new rehearsal time before school, to sight-read music by Purcell, Delibes, Brahms,and Elgar- a very classical set of repertoire! Next week, we will be testing out some morecontemporary repertoire to add to their collection. I was thrilled to hear the talents of thisvery capable and enthusiastic group, and I come to expect great things from them! No doubtthey will soon have a varied set of music to perform for us all - so watch this space!'RosyRosemerry Johnston is the new conductor for the KHHS Chamber Ensemble. With over 12 yearsconducting experience, Rosy has been leading ensembles from primary to high school level, teachingat schools such as Wenona, Canberra Grammar, and currently at John Colet, Kambora Public,and KHPS Primary. She studied piano and viola at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, before goingon to complete a post-graduate of performance at the ANU Canberra. She has since enjoyed adiverse career as a freelance musician; playing with orchestras such as Philharmonia Australia, TMO,Sydney International Composers Orchestra, and Willoughby Symphony; touring with trio String Diva,as well as performing for corporate events, television, weddings, and recording sessions. Rosy alsoenjoys teaching violin and viola from her home studio in Killarney Heights, and is a mother of 2.KHHS Chamber Ensemble rehearses every Thursday 7.30-8.30am, and is open to all winds,brass, strings, percussion and keyboard players with a keen interest in classical repertoire.Please contact Bands Administrator Ms Samantha Eakin, samantha.eakin@det.nsw.edu.au to apply.5 Page

SportLovely day for sport today when we were led by Laura Hosemans, Year 8, to Davidson Parkfor powerwalking.Judy O'RourkeMrs JohnstonGerard Loughnan6 Page

Year 8 campAt the end of Term 2 the Year 8 students had the opportunity to attend the Narrabeen Academy ofSport day camp. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as highropes, archery, kayaking, problem solving puzzles, rock climbing and water activities. The studentstook on all challenges and participated extremely well.The feedback from the camp leaders was very pleasing, claiming that it was the best-behaved yeargroup they had seen in a very long time. Here are just some examples of the students enjoying theirday out.7 Page

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Area Athletics CarnivalThis week the Killarney Heights High School representatives participated at the Area Athletics Carnival,representing the North Shore Zone at Olympic Park Athletics Centre.Some incredible results from the day are as follows:Kyle Fisher placed 1st in the high jump, triple jump and javelinTea Lisle placed 1st in the 100m hurdles and placed 2nd in the 17’s 4x100 girls relay withMaya Challoner, Nina Von Huben and Brooke ChalonerNina Von Huben placed 2nd in the 100m raceToby Dreyer finishing 1st in discusDylan Zietsman finishing 1st in the discusOliver Zietsman finishing 2nd in the discusMarko Prizmic progressing to state in the triple jumpGoki Saito finishing 2nd in the 100m sprintBenji Wilson finishing 2nd in the 800m raceBen Kabealo finishing 2nd and Gerard Lang finishing 3rd in the 400m finalCameron Laytham finishing 1st in the 800m race and 2nd in the 1500m raceTara Laytham finishing 2nd in the 1500m walkGauthier Sanchez progressing to state for hurdlesHayden Blaskett with a gritty and tough 2nd place in the 3000m walkAngus Ritchie placing 2nd in the 400m raceCongratulations to all the students that participated and state representatives. You provided amazinghighlights over the course of the two days and represented the zone and school with fantastic effortacross all events.To see the Killarney students in action, please go to the school Facebook page.Athletics sports programThe school will introduce the Athletics sports program where students will have the opportunity toparticipate and train for their athletics disciplines during Wednesday sport. This will be a sportstudents may be able to choose as a sport for Wednesday sport. We will have a trained athletics coachtaking the students during this time. At this point in time, it will be for free, with costs being introducedif there is potential for growth. However, it will only go ahead if there is enough interest. If your childis interested could you please email the school as soon as possible.Sports selectionSports selections for term 3 and 4 will occur in week 6. Students will be able to choose 2 sports thatwill proceed for 14 weeks in total (2 seven week blocks) to finish the year. Students in Year 7 & 10 willchoose two sports to participate in, where Year 8 & 9 will have a 7 week block on integrated sport,only needing to choose 1 sport. Recreational sports, venues and costs will be released soon and noteswill be available in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on Sentral and emails will be sent out.Julian Aguilera9 Page

World Boccia ChampionshipsSpencer Cotie, Year 12 will be participating in the Bisfed 2018 World BocciaChampionships in Liverpool England from the 12th-18th of August.There will be 190 athletes from 33countries attending.7 Gold MedalsThis is a Paralympic Sport with noOlympic equivalent.It's a game of intriguing tactics andnail biting tension.One ball can change everything!Spencer's aim -To be a World ChampionEarlier this year Spencer has participated in Boccia competitions in Japan, ,Canada andAustralia. He won a Silver medal in Montreal, Canada in the pairs and a Silver medal in theNationals in Sydney.KHHS wish Spencer Good Luck for the World Championships!Lynda Stephens10 P a g e