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High Notes, Vol 6 No 26, September 02 2005
From the Principal
High Talent
The Da Vinci Decathlon
High v Shore
Australian National University Visit
Structured Acceleration for Year 10 Subject acceleration involves challenges for participants. The level and amount of homework in the senior school can come as a shock. The need to study more independently can be unsettling. The level of competition from classmates is heightened. The complexity of concepts presented rises. The language of instruction used by teachers becomes more sophisticated. The level of analytical skills needed is higher. Class discussion reflects the added maturity and confidence of senior students. Benefits from engaging in formal subject acceleration include: saving time, getting two units 'out of the way' learning more/ faster, being challenged, working with students at your own level and gaining HSC experience before doing the majority of your units.
Mr Barris explained how the History department had conducted acceleration over the past couple of
years. Mr Dowdell spoke to a power point presentation outlining the history of subject
acceleration at High. He demonstrated the pathway for eligible subject accelerants who applied
and were selected for the intervention. In summary, an elective line for Year 10 students in 2006
will be dedicated to delivering the Preliminary Course in subjects such as history, geography,
languages and PDHPE. Individual departments will set selection criteria. The Principal will
determine if classes are viable enough to run. Some classes may be vertically integrated,
allowing Year 11 students to access the same class as Year 10 students. Subject Choices Year 9 2006
A meeting will be held in the Great Hall at 6:00pm on Monday 5 September to provide information
about subject choices for boys entering Year 9 2006. The meeting will be conducted by Dr Jaggar
and Mr Dowdell. The boys will have a meeting during school hours on Monday 5 September or Tuesday
6 September. However, they are welcome to attend the meeting with their parents. Subject Choices Year 11 2006
A meeting will be held in the Great Hall at 7:00pm on Monday 5 September to provide information
about subject choices for boys entering Year 11 2006. The meeting will be conducted by Dr Jaggar
and Mr Dowdell. The boys will have a meeting during school hours on Monday 5 September or Tuesday
6 September. However, they are welcome to attend the meeting with their parents. Communities
Year 11 English Support This year there are two studies happening: "Images of Men" and "Indigenous Perspectives". Students will find detailed support and supplementary material for both these studies:
Neil Whitfield Fencing NewsP&C Fencing Subcommittee combined AGM and General Meeting Tuesday 6th September 6.00 pm in the Staff Common Room Agenda:
This will be the only meeting in 2005 to review the season and to get input from fencing parents.
Since important changes affecting all fencers are likely to be implemented in 2006 these will be
discussed at this meeting, hence your attendance would be greatly appreciated. From the Library
Premier's Reading Challenge Next week we will publish the names of the boys who have completed the Sydney Boys High Reading Challenge for boys who have read any 20 books from our library. Our staff are currently working on your records.
Video and DVD Collection We now have a collection of 404 videos & DVDs. 141 videos and DVDs have been added to our OASIS system in the last year and the amount spent on videos/DVD's this year is $2699. Borrowing figures on videos/ DVDs is 977 loans in 2005 to date.
Our library staff are impressed by the loans. Science NewsResults of Science Quiz no. 9 Thank you for the excellent answers from Aditya Hatle (8s) and Nikita Slinko {7R} The quiz included the properties of nanotubes and their future applications. The newspaper article that features this is posted on the window of lab 302.
Quiz number 10 will be posted next week. Volleyball Report #11Come out to Olympic Park this Sunday and help support High Volleyball! What's happening in Volleyball:
1. Sunday 4 September - NSW Volleyball Schools Tournament 2 at Olympic Park. Cost
$15 per player
Congratulations to Sam Chhor! Sam takes over from Yaegan Doran as the Captain of Balls. Yaegan
has done a fantastic job not only within volleyball, but also with raising the profile of
volleyball in the greater school community. SBHS Gardening Working Bee Sunday 11 September
Students, parents and friends, experienced and inexperienced, are welcome to join us for a
morning of gardening from 9.00 am on Sunday 11 September. From weeding to digging. If possible
bring any tools to assist. Easy parking for available for gardeners. Linguistic Logistics - LOTE NewsIn our German class (Frau Flemings) we are producing a short German play for a national film competition (Goethe Institute). It is on the subject of Light, Time and Space. After trialling every student's idea we decided on the storyline of "Einstein Returns".
We are producing the play in class. It is an interesting change from normal work. It is
satisfying to see everyone contributing and co-operating. We hope to win the competition, so wish
us luck, High!
PS. A special thank you to Mr Osinski for supplying camera, lights and much appreciated
assistance. From the Office
Letters Re Absence/Lateness/ Early Leave If your son has an early leave note he is required to have his note signed by either Mr Beringer, Mr Dowdell or Mr Prorellis before 8:55 am and handed in to the Main Office immediately after. Each letter should be signed by parent or guardian with the name date and roll class of your son printed clearly. Your son needs to pick up a leave pass from the Main Office before he leaves the school.
Leave Parking Volunteers NeededVolunteer Parents and Boys needed for the following parking events Please contact the relevant co-ordinator to offer your help.
Words Of WisdomIt's not the hours you put in your work that counts, it's the work you put in the hours. .
Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around
doing nothing; its when you had everything to do, and you've done it.
The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym, and out
there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.
We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men who have
'crossed bridges' in their imagination far ahead of the crowd. AthleticsThe day began bright and clear as the Sydney High athletics team approached the Homebush Athletics Warm-up "Stadium". The boys were prepared for another outing, another carnival. Soon the weather began to turn and along with it, our hopes of a good turn out. The lack of boys present in high athletics team was disappointing, with only a percentage of the registered athletes turning up to race. We must do better this weekend. The boys competed with the well known high spirit to out perform other schools in many events. Some to mention are include Shadman Ali continuing to run at around the 13sec mark in the 13's 100m, and George Denny-Smith who threw a whopping 11.69 in the 13's shot put. Dakshika Gunaratne jumped 5.78 in 16's long jump to come 4th, and Gehan Karunaratne jumping the same distance in 15's to place 2nd. Jeremy Luscombe who ran an outstanding 400m race in 54.56sec to put him in 3rd place. Finally a special mention to Lachlan Street running a 12.2sec 100m race to place him 4th, who also competed in 3 other events which I know of. A great job to the boys who turned up, but we can do so much better with a full team.
I encourage all athletes to try their hardest to attend this week's carnival hosted by High and
Scots. We must field a decent sized team seeing it is OUR carnival. It will be held on the coming
Saturday 3/9/05 at ES marks athletics track. It is a great chance to truly show high
spirit. Results from the Waverley Carnival
Community Service AnnouncementSome Kids Can't Live at Home with their Mum and Dad Children need carers who can provide stability & can help them through the different & sometimes challenging stages of their lives. You can be single, married, with or without children of your own, & from any cultural background. It is important that you have experience with children. DoCS staff will work closely with you & support you with ongoing training & allowances. There are many children in our area who are in need of a safe & secure home environment because they are unable to experience this in their own homes. This may be due to abuse, neglect or family breakdown. The NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) is looking for people who can provide crisis, short term, respite or long term care for these kids. We are especially looking for foster carers for children five years & older. We also need carers for siblings, so brothers & sisters can stay together.
Become a Foster Carer. UNSW Co-op ProgramLinking Leaders - "Discover the leader in YOU!" "U Lead" Leadership Program To graduate, a University of New South Wales Union "U Leader" must
a) Undertake 15 hours of community service
* Thinking about Leadership "U Lead" is FREE!!!
Prestigious UNSW Co-op Scholarships & "U Lead"
"We recognise that the UNSW Union's 'U Lead' program is an outstanding opportunity for students
to extend their developing leadership skills and involvement in the community. Being part of this
program will most certainly enhance the skills that we are looking for in our applicants." For more Co-op Program details, see your Careers Adviser or visit:
Who should apply? We are looking for students who would like to develop confidence in leadership just as much as those who are already confident. Those selected will be a mix of students fitting into both of these categories.
Workshop Times and Application Process Interested students should lodge an Expression of Interest by stating in 100 words or less "Why do you want to learn about leadership?" Include your full name, school name and roll call class. Expressions of Interest should be brief and simple. Don't spend hours creating the perfect paragraph! There are two possible ways to lodge your Expression of Interest: 1. Print it on an A4 paper sheet and deposit it with your Careers Adviser. 2. Email it as an attached Microsoft Word document. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Expressions of Interest must be lodged before 3:20 pm, Friday, 9 September. Good luck!
Linking Leaders "On our year 12 muck-up day at SBHS, we raised thousands for
charity. What we did was great but I look back and think how much more we could have contributed
with skills developed through early leadership training. The vision for high school students to
undertake leadership training has led to Linking Leaders, an initiative of SBHS proudly in
partnership with UNSW Student Recruitment Office, UNSW Co-op Program and UNSW Union."
Postal Address: PO Box 797 Kingsford NSW 2032, From Music
Sydney Boys High Music Department
Featuring Thursday September 8th 6.00pm. Great Hall
Year 7 Music Soiree
Free Admission Fundraising - Help Wanted
POSITION VACANT - PERSON POWER FOR BBQ FLYING SQUAD (Suit those living 10-15 minutes from Mascot Bunnings) This activity has full support of our Principal Dr. Kim Jaggar Bunnings Warehouse Mascot is offering Sydney Boys High first option on fundraising barbeques cancelled at late notice by other groups. Community groups are usually allocated one Barbeque every 3 months. This is an excellent way to increase our allocation, raise the school profile and gain funds from outside the school community. A minimum profit of $1,000 can be expected from each BBQ.
Days BBQ's held: Saturday or Sunday Profits can be shared between groups - e.g. 6 people from Fencing, 3 from Debating, 3 from Rowing - Profit would be allocated 50%, 25% and 25% respectively to the groups. The school has a Kit of supplies and good connections with suppliers to be able to do the shopping at short notice.
Register your interest NOW
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND PARTICIPATION High Cricket Bulletin
After some delay, the Cricket Bulletin is back in print, just in time to publish some important details. Please be sure to take note of the new policies the school and GPS are imposing, as they will have implications for the entire High cricket community. The cost of equipment and grounds, and the availability of coaches have forced the School to make changes to its policy of selecting cricket as your preferred summer sport. Saturday involvement is now compulsory for all those who nominate cricket. Anyone who cannot commit to Saturdays on a permanent basis will be required to select a different Wednesday/Thursday sport. The number of teams the School fields will depend on the number of nominations received. It is hoped to accommodate all those wishing to play Saturday GPS cricket, and the number of teams fielded should reflect this demand. A number of changes have also been made to the format of Saturday matches for all teams, from 1st XI to the Under 13s. All changes will be posted on the cricket website as soon as they are confirmed for the information of players, coaches, and supporters. All those who have demonstrated their desire to be selected for the 1st & 2nd XIs by attending training sessions could be one of the 35 players attending the camp. The cost will be $123. This includes transport to and from the venue, all meals whilst on the camp, and the use of first class facilities. The Cricket Committee is being consulted on the possibility of subsidising this cost somewhat. With regard to training, athletes are expected to give preference to athletics over cricket training until the conclusion of the athletics season. This will not jeopardise your chances of selection in the 1st or 2nd XI. The first cricket quiz had a huge response, with all answers correct. The quiz has therefore been stepped up and this week's question should challenge all. If any staff member knows the answer, please feel free to answer via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Don't forget to include your name. Next week in the High Cricket Bulletin: the direction and plans for Sydney High Cricket from those in charge, and plenty more! Don't forget to check the Website at , for more information.
High Cricket Trivia Email your name & answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Answer 1: 1994 was the last time High won the 1st XI GPS Premiership. |
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