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I hope this message finds you all well as we start the Easter break. It's been a busy and fulfilling time here at school, and I'm excited to share some updates with you.
It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that our Deputy Principal Lisa Price will be joining the Education Support Office Curriculum and Learning team next term for the remainder of the year. Lisa has led our Teaching & Learning improvement, particularly the work to improve our curriculum and pedagogy. We wish her well and look forward to continuing to collaborate with Lisa in her new role.
We're always looking for ways to improve and adapt our processes to best serve our students and community. Your feedback on our implementation of the ACT Public School Mobile Phone Policy this term would be greatly appreciated. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with us via our Mobile Phone Policy Implementation Feedback form.
As we approach the end of term, I want to acknowledge that it has been a busy period for our students and staff. The Easter long weekend presents a well deserved opportunity for some rest and rejuvenation. Whether you're planning a getaway or enjoying some downtime at home, I hope you take this chance to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
We look forward to our last two weeks of term, it's truly a privilege to be part of such a vibrant and caring community.
Have a hoppy weekend.
Trish
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR WEEK 10 2024
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Monday 1 April
- Easter Monday Public Holiday
Tuesday 2 April
Wednesday 3 April
- WIC UC Day - Girls in Property
- EC and LTC Visit - Road Show Introduction
Thursday 4 April
- Outdoor Ed Canoeing Camp
- Breakfast Club
Friday 5 April
- Outdoor Ed Canoeing Camp
- Breakfast Club
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JUNIOR GIRLS AND BOYS FUTSAL
On Tuesday, a group of year 7 and 8 students represented Calwell High School at the 2024 Regional School Futsal Titles. For the first time in many, many years, we had more than enough interest to enter a girls team into the competition.
The team showed great commitment to improving their skills, eager to train as much as possible in lead up to the competition. They had mixed results on the day, drawing against Alfred Deakin (an absolute nail biter as we drew level from a free kick after the whistle!), narrowly losing to both Jerrabomberra (0 – 1) and Radford (0 – 2), and losing their last game against Merici who went on to finish at the top on the day.
Despite results not going their way, they played as a team and remained determined and positive throughout the day. A big thank you to Arijana M (head coach) who took time out of her days to train, coach and develop knowledge and skills among the players.
Player’s Player Award – Misha S
Coach’s Award – Savannah R
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Our junior boys team were just as keen, making it very hard for coaches to select the final team after 2 trials.
They did well in their round games, winning against Brindabella Christian College (3-2), Jerrabomberra (3-1) and Belconnen (3-1), while losing narrowly to both Canberra High (0-1) and Kingsford Smith (0-1).
It was a nervous wait to see if we’d done enough to make it to the quarter finals – and we did! Unfortunately that’s where it ended, going down 1-5 to Lyneham High in a game where the score did not reflect how close the encounter really was.
The boys should be very proud with their effort and achievements across the day – showing consistent grit and determination to win some close battles. A very special mention to Deyarmi G, Ashton H and James R (goal keeper) who were all scouted by ACT Futsal to represent the ACT at the 2024 National School Futsal Championships based on their performance at this competition – what an amazing achievement and very well deserved!
A massive thank you to Dylan T and Phillip A (head coaches) for their time and expertise in running this team in lead up and on the day.
Player’s Player Award – Deyarmi G
Coach’s Award – James R
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VISUAL ARTS
In Visual Arts, Year 8 has been hard at work, engaging in a variety of tasks, some of which will be showcased at the upcoming Arts Showcase next term.
Students have been busy participating in a dog drawing session where they sketched Mr. Ricky, competed in the "Chupa Chump" competition where they redesigned the logo and created a new, unique flavour, crafted a Wayne Thiebaud-inspired Pop Art Cup Cake collage, created stuffed animal portraits, and much more.
Through these activities, they have been developing skills and techniques in drawing, painting, and collaging.
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SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Students in the senior food technology classes this week did their individual self design recipe cooks, meeting their briefs of a fast food burger make over for one class and breakfast style burger for the other.
We have seen lots of student creativity with flavour combinations and presentation techniques. We are excited to see their final published recipes as they refine their drafts and hope to publish our first Calwell Food Technology cook book later this year.
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DRAMA
Year 9/10 Drama have been developing an original script in which they play elderly people who meet regularly to play Bingo.
In order to develop these characters students have had to develop understanding and empathy for the ageing process and the life experiences of older people. We look forward to bringing a version of "BINGO" to Showcase in Term 2.
In this photo you can see some of our Bingo players: Gary, Gwenda, Alice and Gloria.
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The Drama room has been full of energy and laughter as Year 8 Drama students have performed an assessment task based on characters entering a lift and responding to their inner thoughts.
The starting point of the character development was choosing a famous historical portrait, and asking who would this person be if they were alive today? Students demonstrated a high level of focus and acted out some amusing scenes.
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SCIENCE
Year 9 Science: STEM based Chemistry.
Students completed their major assessment and learnt how to identify various metals by means of different chemical reactions. Students learnt the reactivity of a series of metals and their uses in practical life.
They also learnt how to take precise readings for a change in volume as well as changes in temperature to find the rate of reaction which can be shown in computer-based graphs.
A special thanks to Aki (our science lab assistant) for making science fun for our students.
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Hello Parents, Carers and Friends
Our P&C garden working bees continue, the next one is Wednesday 3rd April 3pm-5pm and all helpers are very welcome. Follow the link to the signup sheet at https://volunteersignup.org/XWBBB to let us know you'll be coming.
The main focus at present is to continue to build the 6 veggie garden beds to complement the new CHS "Paddock To Plate" program. The attached photos show staff, parents students and grandparents in action. Even Mr Ricky popped down to give the project his sniff of approval.
Geoff Puleston, P&C President calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
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INDIGENOUS GAME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – TUESDAY 7 MAY TO MONDAY 24 JUNE 2024
The Indigenous Game Development Program (IGDP) aims to support Indigenous young people (12 – 18 years) who are eager to develop their on-court basketball refereeing skills.
The program will be held at St Edmunds College Gym on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, from Tuesday 7 May to Monday 24 June 2024. The program costs $45 per person, which includes a polo shirt and training singlet.
For more information and to register, access the QR code on the notice below or go to Development - Basketball ACT.
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NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE AUTUMN FILM PROGRAM
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) recently unveiled their Autumn film program, which includes a selection of well-loved 1980s/90s family classics.
The program includes screenings of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Space Jam and The Sound of Music which fall within the upcoming ACT school holidays.
Hercules + Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt | 1.45pm, Sun 31 Mar **selling fast**
With an epic storyline, heroic characters, plenty of laughs, and an inspiring soundtrack, Hercules is great fun for the whole family. A pre-screening chocolate egg hunt for kids will take place in the NFSA Courtyard at 1.45pm. All children will also receive a complimentary activity sheet to spot the ‘Easter eggs’ (hidden clues) during the film.
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial | 1pm, Thu 18 Apr
Young Elliott discovers and befriends a stranded alien, hiding ‘E.T.’ in his suburban California house with the help of his siblings. One of the most enduring and beloved family films of the 20th century, E.T. has captured hearts for decades.
Space Jam | 1pm, Fri 19 Apr
Michael Jordan plays himself in this iconic ‘90s sports comedy, leading a team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against alien invaders. The green screen mash-up of live action and animation is sure to bring joy.
The Sound of Music (35mm) | 1pm, Sun 28 Apr
This cherished family classic stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a nun who becomes governess to the Von Trapp children. Maria brings joy and music to the household, winning over the children – and audiences throughout the decades.
Matilda (35mm) | 1pm, Sat 25 May
Neglected by her parents, the quick-witted and inquisitive Matilda discovers she has psychic powers. Can she use her gifts to escape the cruelty of ornery principal Trunchbull and save her fellow students and the kind-hearted Miss Honey?
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