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Newsletter Taylors Road East Aberfoyle Park 5159 Phone: 8270 4455 Email: info@aphs.sa.edu.au Website: www.aphs.sa.edu.au Diary Dates May 21-‐25 26-‐27 28 1 2 4 8 9 9 10-‐12 15 15-‐17 19 25 Yr 12 Aquatics Yr 10 Drama Yr 9/10 Drama Excursion St Augustine Concert June Band Night Yr 12 Photos Dance Production at Hopgood Theatre Public Holiday Pupil Free Day Finance Mtg 6.30pm Governing Council 7.30pm Yr 11 Outdoor Ed Camp International Music & Arts Information Evening at 7pm Yr 11 Exams End of Semester Yr 8 Immunisation July 2 3 Yr 12 Formal Yr 8-‐12 Reports Issued End of term -‐ early dismissal at 2.15pm Provider Name: Department for Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider No. 00018A Issue 3, May 2015 1 Issue 3, May 2015 ANZAC DAY ASSEMBLY Anzac Day goes beyond the
anniversary of the landing on
Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day we
remember Australians who served
and died in all wars, conflicts, and
peacekeeping operations. The spirit
of ANZAC continues to have
meaning and relevance for our sense
of national identity. ANZAC Day is
the day that Australians remember
those who fought and died in all
wars, from the New Zealand War in
1863 to conflicts of today, including
Afghanistan and Iraq. On ANZAC
Day the service and sacrifice of
veterans
is
acknowledged
in
ceremonies held in towns and cities
across the nation, and the evergrowing attendances testifies to the
significance of ANZAC Day for all
Australians and our assembly is
when we stop, reflect and
remember.
We held our ANZAC assembly on
the first day of term 2 following
ANZAC Day on the Saturday.
Mr Warren Eaton welcomed
everyone and then Zoe Versteeg
sang the National Anthem. In my
speech I recognised that this year is
our 100th ANZAC Day and that our
assembly is the time when we
remember with dignity and pride
those who served and those who
carry their spirit of service forward.
We welcomed to our ANZAC
Assembly a very special guest Mr
Ryan Foster – a middle east Veteran
and Welfare Officer at the
Blackwood RSL who later recited
the ODE and Lest We Forget. For
the first time our school captains Mr
Max Ford and Ms Erin Simister
compared the Assembly. They are to
be
congratulated
for
their
professionalism and skill in managing
this very important assembly. Our
students behaved in an exemplary
manner
acknowledging
the
solemnness and importance of the
ANZAC Assembly. It was a very
special morning.
Liz Mead
Inside this issue: Anzac Spirit Trip – International Students – Music Tour – STEM – SACE Art Show – Ice Factor – 2016 Music Tour Info Evening – Momentous –Languages Evening – Homestay – Uniform – Materials & Charges Issue 3, May 2015 2 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
VISIT LANDMARKS OF
ADELAIDE
On Tuesday 3rd March the
International Students enjoyed an
Excursion to Adelaide. They visited
Botanical Gardens, the Museum, and
the Rundle Mall, where they were
able to observe and participate in a
variety of acts associated with the
Adelaide Fringe. To conclude their
experience they enjoyed lunch at the
Food Court in the Central Market. A
variety of foods from different
countries
were
sampled
and
appreciated.
The international students were also
invited to the Lord Mayor's Welcome
at the Adelaide Town Hall on
Wednesday 18th March.
There
were
several
hundred
International students at this event
which showcased many features of
Australian culture and several
support
services
available
to
International students during their
stay in Adelaide.
Lyn Rogers
ANZAC SPIRIT TRIP
Some thoughts from Year 11
student Lachlan Bruce and
teacher Charlie Moyle, pictured
above, at a Turkish memorial at
Gallipoli for the Anzac Spirit
Competition.
Lachlan
“For me, my recent trip to
Gallipoli
made
sense
of
information I had read. It was
incredible to think that it was 100
years exactly since the landings. I
was being escorted up the paths
that the first ANZACs had taken,
by descendants of the very
people trying to stop them.
The trip evoked a huge mix of
emotions, often within hours of
each other. It was hard to believe
that it really did happen there,
and that so many people were
involved. Visiting Turkey was also
a fantastic opportunity to see the
Turkish culture, and to interact
with their citizens and get their
view on the campaign. I was
surprised to find that they have
similar feelings to the war as us.
The trip will always be in my
memories."
Mr Moyle
Having just returned from Gallipoli
after the Premiers Anzac Spirit trip,
I can only encourage students to
apply for this year‘s trip. Lachlan and
I were in awe walking the
battlefields,
observing
the
memorials, seeing the landing areas
from boats off shore as the
ANZACs would have done, and
being at both the Dawn and Lone
Pine Services.
Apart from learning more about the
campaign, it was wonderful to see
aspects of Turkish culture and
converse with the people about the
war. It was a dream come true, and
a privilege to share this experience
with young people who are aware of
the significance of the Gallipoli
campaign as an historical event and
memorial of brave soldiers who paid
the ultimate price for their country.
Charlie Moyle
Issue 3, May 2015 3 2014 INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC CULTURAL TOUR
BUDAPEST, VIENNA,
SALZBURG, CESKY
KRUMLOV & PRAGUE
In November/December 2014, I
was fortunate to lead a tour
group of 10 students with Mrs
Jenny Johns (Director of APHS
Middle
School)
and
2
accompanying adults on our
school’s first International Music
Cultural Tour. We toured
Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg and
Prague for 20 incredible days. This
tour was a career highlight for me
and an incredible learning and life
experience for all the students
that participated, and one that I’m
sure will continue to shape their
approach to learning, life and
global thinking into the future.
We visited homes, churches and
palaces where some of the
world’s most brilliant composers
lived and worked. We spent time
in museums that housed vast
collections of ancient instruments
and original manuscripts.
We attended concerts in world
famous concert halls and opera
theatres,
venues
in
which
composers such as Mozart,
Beethoven and Dvorak stood to
conduct premiere performances
of their compositions, works
heralded some 200+ years later as
true musical masterpieces. The
beauty, excitement and quality of
those performances in such
magnificent settings will be
treasured by all of us.
The students were excellent
ambassadors for our school,
DECD and SA. The tour engaged,
enriched and enhanced the
students' learning and Arts
appreciation. It supported deeper
and higher levels of thinking and
learning, and facilitated greater
connections of that learning
through personal experience and
participation in authentic learning
environments and contexts.
Sharing the incredibly exciting and
authentic learning and cultural
experiences that this trip afforded
the students was an absolute
privilege and I thank the students,
their families and APHS for the
opportunity.
I now look forward to planning
and leading the International
Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Tour to London, Paris, Venice,
Florence
and
Rome
in
November/December 2016 please see the article about those
plans in this newsletter. I hope
you enjoy some of our tour photo
highlights!
Vicki Holland
STUDENT THANK YOU
"As this is sadly the end of this
incredible trip I'd just like to say
thankyou to everyone! This
unforgettable trip would not have
been possible without Ms
Holland's hard work to plan the
trip and keep it smooth sailing.
Mrs Mead's support of the trip
from the very beginning (wish you
could've joined us!) Mrs. Johns'
and
leadership,
organisation
company (not to forget, also
being a very encouraging shopping
partner), Rosa for all of her hard
work to organise funds, Steve for
all of the fun things to do and
always being up for a laugh, Sean
for not only being a great brother
but a friend and a "mentor", all of
the students who I have become
great friends with and lastly yet
certainly not least, a huge
thankyou to all of the parents
who have paid and supported us
to
take
this unforgettable
experience. We've all learnt so
much about music, history,
Europe, each other, ourselves and
in particular the number 2 tram!
Although I'm ready to see home
again, I'm not ready for these
adventures to end. Can't wait to
go back to these places and to
reminisce with you all.
Dankeschön"
Erin Whitear
Issue 3, May 2015 4 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS (STEM)
ANDY THOMAS NASA PRESENTATION
On Tuesday 5th of May, 2015, a number of year 8 IGNITE and year 9 students travelled to Hopgood Theatre in
Noarlunga to hear Dr. Andy Thomas speak about his experience as an Astronaut. Many of us have heard about what it
is like to live in a space station, or take off in a space shuttle, but none of us had heard it from someone who had done
any of these things in real life.
He began by talking about his first experience with NASA, his years of training and first time on the launch pad. In his
first mission, the crew launched a few satellites, tested an inflatable one and conducted some scientific experiments.
He also held the first Australian flag to be in space. Andy then discussed some other missions, including staying on the
Mir Space Station for 20 weeks, delivering supplies to the International Space Station and spending two weeks
evaluating the safety of a space shuttle. Towards the end of his talk, Andy detailed some of the pros and cons of living
in zero gravity.
The greatest take-home message I took away from the talk was that Andy could not have become an astronaut
without the education he had. Quoting Andy himself: "Well, some people say 'Oh, you got to be an astronaut, lucky you!'
And I say. Well, actually it wasn't luck, I got a good education, I studied hard, and when I applied I actually had a good
chance." I believe it was
a unique and thought
Provoking talk that
Inspired
all
the
students who attended
to consider careers in
Science, Technology,
Engineering or Maths
(STEM).
Daniel Penberthy
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
PATHWAYS
PROJECTS
(ATIP) @ APHS
Teachers of Science, Maths, and
Design and Technology have
continued to refine our Problem
Based Learning (PBL) units to
engage middle school students in
authentic group projects. All units
are aligned to the Australian
Curriculum enabling teachers to
report against the Achievement
Standards.
Year 8 students undertake
research into the design and
construction of wind turbines.
This unit makes extensive use of
the STELR resources that were
developed by The Australian
Academy
of
Technological
Sciences and Engineering.
Year 9 students explore the
design principles of energy
efficient housing.
In this unit students use the
online simulation softwar, Energy
2D and Energy 3D. They are able
to collect relevant temperature
data from using a thermal imaging
and
Vernier
camera,
and,
temperature probes. They then
analyse this data with Loggerlite
software on the Science laptops.
Year 10 students investigate a
variety of techniques that are
employed to reduce the force of
impact associated with motor
vehicle collisions. Some of the
tools utilized by the students
were Vernier accelerometers and
Loggerlite software, and the
analysis of high-speed video
captured using GoPro cameras
(240 frames per second!).
In all ATIP units students are
encouraged to apply emerging
digital technologies such as
Computer Modeling, CAD, and
3D printing in developing their
solutions.
Groups will have the opportunity
to present their work to Primary
and Secondary school students at
the Southern Science Expo, which
will be held at the Flinders
University Tonsley Park Facility,
in Term 3.
*(Some Year 8 students displayed
their wind turbine designs at last
years Expo.)
Russell Johns
Issue 3, May 2015 5 SACE ART SHOW
Congratulations
to
former
student Chloe Lorimer who was
selected to display her work at
the SACE Art Show 2015.
Chloe’s
pastel
pencil
and
watercolour ‘The Elements of
Sporting Success’ looks at the three
main qualities all successful and
respected
athletes
possess:
determination, confidence and
discipline.
Her work was among about 150
pieces that were exhibited at this
year’s show at Light Square
Gallery in Adelaide.
The free event exhibits selected
art and design work, created by
Year 12 students who completed
their Visual Arts – Art, and Visual
Arts – Design subjects last year.
The Show is designed to inspire
and encourage current and future
SACE art and design students and
raise awareness about how these
subjects can be used as stepping
stones to higher education and
career pathways.
For more information about the
Show, which featured traditional
paintings and drawings, sculptures,
jewellery,
costumes
and
multimedia works from South
Australia’s young up-and-coming
artists
and
designers
visit:
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/news/ev
ents/sace-art-show DESIGN & INNOVATION
DAY
AT
FLINDERS
UNIVERSITY
On Tuesday 31st of March APHS
students took part in the Flinders
University’s Faculty of Science and
Engineering Design and Innovation
Day for senior students. The
event was conducted at the
Flinders @ Tonsley Precinct and
students were treated to a tour of
the new facilities. On the day
students
designed
and
constructed their own fully
functioning product prototype
using
‘Autodesk
Inventer’
software and a LASER cutter.
Russell Johns
PYTHON CODING
The Python workshops are back
again for 2015. Students are
developing iOS apps and games
using the Pythonista app on their
iPads.
Our 2015 goal is to publish our
creations to the App Store. Well
done to the students involved for
having a go and learning something
Chris Robinson
new!
ICE FACTOR
In week eleven of last term the
Aberfoyle Park Ice Hockey team,
the Dragons, had the fortunate
opportunity of attending and
participating in a performance at
the Festival Theatre. The event
was to recognise the theme of
indigenous reconciliation and was
hosted by Mark Holden and Mick
Ryan (an Indigenous singer –
songwriter). The two men
performed a song they had
written and spoke about the
importance
of
reconciliation
today.
Other schools involved in the Ice
Factor program were also there,
and each of us contributed
something to the day. Our team
(led by Louise Hutchison, Emily
Martin and Justin Parsons) read a
poem called “A Song of Hope” by
“Oodgeroo” (Kath Walker). Our
students read the poem on stage
beautifully and did us proud.
We
all
appreciated
the
opportunity and went away wiser
in
the
knowledge
that
reconciliation
is
something
important and vital to our
community
and
to
the
multicultural society we call
home.
Dave Roberts
2016 APHS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC, VISUAL & PERFORMING
ARTS CULTURAL TOUR
In the wake of the highly successful 2014 International Music Cultural Tour, the
APHS Arts faculty is looking to provide a similar opportunity for our Music,
Visual and Performing Arts students at the end of 2016.
We will visit homes, studios, churches and palaces where some of the world’s
most brilliant composers, artists and performers lived and worked. We’ll spend
time in museums that house vast collections of artefacts, ancient instruments and
original manuscripts. We will attend performances in world famous theatres and
concert halls, engage in workshops and visit galleries.
We invite you to attend an introductory information meeting at 7pm on
Monday 15th June in the APHS Conference Room where further information
will be presented. Following this meeting we will call for nominations from
interested families. A letter with some further details is being distributed to
current Music and Arts students, but copies can be made available to any APHS
student through Ms Holland or Ms Toop. Please email Vicki Holland, APHS
Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator, (vholland@aphs.sa.edu.au) if you would
like a copy of the letter forwarded to you or if you have any other preliminary
enquiries.
Vicki Holland
Issue 3, May 2015 2015 LANGUAGES
EVENING
The Language Team look forward
to seeing many families at the
annual
Year
8
Languages
Evening being held on Tuesday
June 23rd.
The evening will be full of food,
performances and guest speakers,
showcasing the Japanese and
Spanish language programs at
Aberfoyle Park High School.
Look out for the notes, coming
home shortly with year 8 language
students, for more details.
Ilana Nicole
INTERNATIONAL
HOMESTAY
We are currently looking for
families to host International
students studying at APHS. We
are anticipating three study
groups from Japan later this year
with the first one 2nd – 29th
August 2015.
To find out more and to register
your interest please phone the
front office on 8270 4455 or
email info@aphs.sa.edu.au
Host families will receive financial
reimbursement
for
hosting
students.
Warren Eaton
UNIFORM – NEW ZIP
HOODY ORDERS
We have been notified by the
uniform company that the Zip
Hoodies will not arrive till
Week 5.
To assist parents we have
therefore arranged for the items
to be delivered to school for
students to collect directly from
the front office. Parents will be
contacted by the company as
soon as the Hoodies arrive.
Greg Rolton
2015 MATERIALS &
SERVICES CHARGES
Thank you to those parents who
have kindly paid the charges for
this year.
Families who have not made any
payment or adhered to their
instalment
agreement
are
reminded that the last day for
payment in full is FRIDAY 3rd July
2015.
Aberfoyle Park High School has a
Debt Recovery Policy and under
DECD legislation this process will
be implemented at the conclusion
of Term 2. Please take advantage
of this final opportunity to avoid
the embarrassment, which is
involved in formal collection
procedures.
Carolyn Vowels
SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
All young people under 18 years
are welcome to attend the School
Dental Service. Dental care is
FREE for most school aged
children and all pre school
children.
To locate your School Dental
Clinic, or for more information
about the Child Dental Benefits
Schedule, please phone 8222 8222
or visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au
WANT TO KNOW HOW
TO HELP YOUR
TEENAGER WITH CAREER
IDEAS?
Free Parent Workshop
Disability Focus
Marion Cultural Centre
2/6, 9/6, 16/6 4-6pm
Adelaide Campus of TAFE
7/9, 14/9, 21/9 6-8pm
Thebarton Community Centre
27/10 9-3pm
For more information/bookings
please call Jen Cousins on
8207 8652 or email:
Jennifer.cousins@tafesa.edu.au
TEEN GYM
Get help with the support of a
Personal Trainer
Mon-Fri
3.30 – 5pm
Age 13-16yrs cardio & exercise
Cost $5
Hub Recreation Centre
Ph 8270 1360
MISSED AN
IMMUNISATION VISIT??
A letter will be sent home to you
via the Council to remind you
that your child missed a visit at
school, and can be caught up.
Please contact the Community
Centre on 8384 0666 for more
details.
Joff Sander