CARINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER September 2007 Seeking Excellence in Education 2007 Languages Week Volume 35 Issue 6 ACTIVITIES Germany Origami Japan International Cuisine France Special Commendations Eben De Klerk has been selected to play in the WA State U15s Rugby Union team. This team is playing three matches in Sydney and undergoing intensive further training. Steffi Hutchinson (Year 10) has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2007 State Schools Touch Team. This team will be competing at the National Schools Championships in Melbourne in late October. Carly Gray (Year 12) has had her painting accepted for the Young Originals Exhibition. See the article on Page 11 “Preparation for Art Review ‘07”. Eben has been playing rugby for Wanneroo Junior Rugby Union Club since last year, and their U15s team won the Junior Premiership this year and got through to the finals against Associates. They were runners up by eight points. Simon Gray and Jai Nathwani (both of Year 12) recently participated in the State School Boys’ doubles championship for Eight Ball and went through undefeated to the finals. Earlier this season Eben was also selected into the Northern District U15s team which won the championship played out over three games against Central and Southern District. Eben was awarded Best and Fairest for the Wanneroo Junior Rugby Union Club U15s 2007. Past Student Excels Carine SHS students Madeline Stephenson (Year 11) and Candice Farac (Year 8) are part of a three girl Sports Acro Gymnastic Team. They were invited to perform their routines and be mentors for a Schoolgirls’ Breakfast held at Challenge Stadium. They talked about their experiences and what they have and still gain from continuing with their sport. Khan Chittenden (Year 12, 2000) is making his name in the acting world. Khan graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2004 and has appeared in several television series both before, and since, including Blue Water High and Dangerous. He appeared in the recently screened Caterpillar Wish and Clubland which received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival in America earlier this year. He also appears in West which is yet to be screened in Perth and Endless Bummer which will be released in 2008. They competed this month at the State Championships and won first for both their routines and came first overall. STUDENT RECORDS All student records (including reports) from before the Year 2000 will now be stored off-site. If parents or students need to access these records there will be a cost involved, depending on the urgency. Please keep a copy of all school reports as these are required for TAFE entry and for the armed forces, regardless of whether application is made directly from school or in later years. Their team (from Northern Districts Gymnastics Club) has been selected to represent Western Australia at the Sports Acro Championships which will be held at Homebush Stadium, Sydney in the October school holidays. 2 Calendar - Term 4 From The Principal’s Desk I wish to send a huge thank you to every member of the school community for what can only be regarded as an outstanding term’s effort. The number of events and activities has been incredible ranging across the entire spectrum of social, civic, academic and sporting. The effort of staff to make these the success they all have been is most greatly appreciated. Thank you one and all. October 8-19 Mock TEE, Year 12 SWL Block Release 15 Staff PD Day 16 Students Commence 21-23 Year 11 Outdoor Ed. Camp A Mega-life Week is worthy of separate mention due to the array of important values laden messages sent out through the various speakers, presenters and promotions. Healthy living and a healthy life-style is the theme for the week’s activities with the focus on Reflection. To this end, and to be part of the school’s 35th anniversary, photographs and a DVD have been collected and are now on display at the school. Our chaplain, Josh Gitsham, has been responsible for preparing the display and it is great to look back on the progress of the school over these years. A new badge has been struck for the anniversary, with contributors to the week’s events being presented with one. A series of clocks have been designed and made by the Year 8 students utilizing recycled jarrah from old work benches. 22-24 Art Exhibition 23 Year 8 English - Barking Gecko 25 “B” Division Athletics Carnival Year 12 Presentation Night 25-26 Year 11 History Camp 26 Year 12 Last Day 28-30 Year 11 Outdoor Ed. Camp B 1 Year 11 SWL Finishes Talking about our chaplain, Josh will be reducing his time in part next term and we will be welcoming Mrs Deb McIntyre who will be sharing the chaplaincy duties. Deb comes to us from Queensland most recently with a background in the hospitality area. She has a young family and will bring to the position skills and experiences which will greatly complement Josh’s skills. We are looking to having Deb start with us next term. 5 P&C Meeting Year 8 Art Excursion 5-16 TEE Exams 7 Newsletter Distributed Year 7 Parent Information Night Christmas Appeal Free Dress School Council Meeting 12-22 Year 11 Exams 12-23 Year 11 SWL Block Release 23 Year 7 Orientation Day 26 P & C Annual General Meeting 27-29 Year 11 Leadership Camp The out going prefect body completed their duties on Friday, 21 September with the handing over to the incoming group. The prefects of 2007 have been outstanding ambassadors for the school and I thank them for their contribution and participation in school decision making. I especially thank Jasmine Angelev and Brent Eales, our Head Girl and Head Boy for their outstanding efforts throughout the year representing, greeting and promoting Carine Senior High School and all we stand for. For the incoming prefects, I congratulate you on your election and look forward to working closely with you all over the next twelve months. Congratulations to Melanie Still and Jack Milton who are the new Head Girl and Head Boy. You have an exciting year ahead and I look forward very much to you making your mark on Carine Senior High School. Some of the Year 12s are very close to their final examinations after completing their preparations this week. I was very impressed with the take up rate of the TEE students with the seminars run after school and the quality of the presenters and their efforts. I thank Mr Rob Lawson for the huge effort in organising these and overseeing the entire program. I believe from student comments, these were an outstanding success. The remainder of the Year 12 group are completing their final assessments and I wish you all the very best in the lead up to the end of your secondary schooling. Your achievements have been well documented throughout the year and you have all been a credit to the school. November December 2 Carols by Candlelight 9-11 Year 10 Leadership Camp 10 Upper School Reports Posted 10-11 Year 9 Rottnest Excursion 12 Years 8, 9, 10, 11 Presentation Assemblies Newsletter Distributed 13 Lower School Reports Posted Last Day Students 14 Staff PD Day I would like to make mention of Kassie Oliver (Year 12) for coming third in the state finals of the Fashion Awards in the evening wear section gaining a place in the national finals to be held in Geelong in October. This is a fantastic achievement for both Kassie and Mrs Yvonne Strack, her very proud teacher. Finally, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing term break, especially the staff, who have again made a considerable and memorable contribution to the term. Paul Ganderton Principal 3 Sandakan Day Commemorative Service Service is an integral part of our school, and it is with great pride that we accepted the responsibility of becoming custodians of the Sandakan Memorial in Kings Park three years ago. On Sunday 26 August a large group of staff and students attended the ceremony in Kings Park to pay respect to the brave servicemen who lost their lives as prisoners of war at Sandakan, and on the death marches to Ranau. The Sandakan death marches remain the single largest atrocity ever encountered by Australian servicemen. When Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942, Australian and British servicemen were captured and shipped to Sandakan, North Borneo to build a military airstrip. They were starved, beaten and forced to work hard at gunpoint. When Allied landings in the area appeared increasingly likely, the camp commandant, Captain Susumi Hoshijima decided to move the remaining prisoners inland to Ranau, a distance of approximately 250 kilometres. The prisoners were forced to walk the distance, often through treacherous landscapes and climates. Anyone unfit enough to complete the journey was left behind in the jungle to die. Those who did make it to Ranau were no luckier than those who didn’t. They were crowded into small huts, where the majority of them died due to the bad hygiene and malnutrition. At the end of the war only 40 prisoners of war were still alive. The guards massacred them despite the war having ended. Around 2800 Australian and British servicemen lost their lives at and between Sandakan and Ranau. Six Australian servicemen were lucky enough to escape, only three of whom lived to give evidence at the war crime trials that followed. Hoshijima was found guilty of war crime and hanged on 6 April, 1946 for the suffering he had caused. A big thank you especially to the band and choir whose musical talent contributed so much to the service. Thank you to everyone else who played a part in the service, and to those of you who came to pay your respects. Daniel Harrop Year 11 Student Worrying About Living Costs While Doing Tertiary Study? In 2008 the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is offering financial assistance for up to 75 students under many different scholarship schemes. All schemes help the selected children of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible. Applications opened on 18 August. To apply you must be: • • • • within the means test. That is eligible on assets and income grounds for Youth Allowance benefits for full-time education. enrolled, or planning to enrol in a full-time course of tertiary education in Australia by attendance at a university, TAFE or college. The course must be of one or more academic years length and at undergraduate level. the child or grandchild of a person who has operational service with the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force, or if not has three or more years continuous full-time service as a member of the Australian Defence Force. under the age of 25 when applying, unless exceptional circumstances related to veteran’s service exist. The largest scheme is the Long Tan Bursary funded by the Australian Government. As part of the Commemoration Program for the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the number of bursaries has been increased from 30 to 50 each year from 2007 and the value of each bursary from $6000 to $9000 paid at $3000 per year for three years. Currently, to apply you must be the child of an Australian Vietnam Veteran, be resident in Australia, be planning to enter your first year of tertiary study, and not have previously received a Long Tan Bursary. The other schemes vary between $3000 and $6000 per year each. Some schemes are national and others are restricted to location of residence or studies. Most grants require veteran service in Vietnam but others are broader. Most schemes continue payments for later years of study. All schemes but one pay monthly instalments. That scheme helps with tuition costs for courses in commerce, economics and accountancy. One scheme is for indigenous students doing substance abuse or related studies. For this scheme there is no upper age limit nor a need to be related to a veteran. The Long Tan Bursary is a national scheme with quotas for each State and Territory. The other national schemes are the RSL Scholarship, (two grants) and the RSL Reg Saunders Memorial Scholarship (one grant), the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation of Australia Scholarships (two grants per year, plus the George Quinsey) and the AVCAT Bursary (one grant). To receive an application form register interest on 1800 620 361. Children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans should do so now, as should any others who believe that they are eligible. Applications close on 31 October each year. 4 Sandakan Day Commemorative Service 5 40 Hour Famine It is amazing to think that forty dollars can feed and fully care for up to eight children in the less fortunate countries such as Laos for one whole month. That is equal to buying three DVD’s in our mass consumption world, something that is not a necessity to live. Eighty dollars can feed and fully care for eight children for two months, that’s another pair of shoes that we don’t need in our lives. World Vision runs something known to us as the 40-Hour Famine each year from 17-19 August, which helps to raise funds to help those children. This year when the opportunity to participate in the 40-Hour Famine came around I said to myself “right this year is it, I am going to do it, and I am going to complete the 40 hours!” THE DIARY OF A STARVING TEENAGER!!! (Not really) Friday 17-08-2007 - 7:40pm Dear Diary - it all began at 7:40pm on Friday 17 August 2007, my friends and I were all participating in the 40-Hour Famine, most of my friends went without food however others chose to famine technology or furniture. At this particular point nothing seemed too hard, we were cruising through and, ok ok, we had only just started and we had also just eaten dinner. We all went to the School Production “An Evening in the Woods”. It was absolutely amazing and a good way to keep our minds off food, although a bag of lollies would not have gone astray. Saturday 18-08-2007 - 9:30 am Dear Diary - I woke up and reluctantly arose from bed. Surprisingly, I was not hungry! I was almost fourteen hours into my famine and still holding up strong. The day ahead would be long and I was sure that it would get more difficult. Saturday 18-08-2007 - 11:05am Dear Diary - The morning progressed and as it did I began to feel peckish. Sitting at home doing homework on an empty stomach is not the easiest thing to do. Barley sugar to the rescue! It was at this time I had my first allowed sugar fix. Saturday 18-08-2007 - 12:20 pm Dear Diary- I am off to calisthenics training for four hours now! I tried to keep my focus on the starving children in Laos and reaching my 40-hour goal, which I had set, and promised not to break. So with my water bottle and more barley sugars I headed off to training. Saturday 18-08-2007 - 5:00pm Dear Diary - by the end of training I was hungry, real, reeeaaall hungry and if this is what hunger is I never want to have to deal with it like those who do everyday. It has not even been 24 hours, but it feels like an eternity without food. When I arrived at the football I could smell the deep fried golden chips, the lingering aroma of hot chicken rolls, and the greasy Subi Burgers (it was a real shame I was not allowed to eat any of the greasy sensations). Saturday 18-08-2007 - 9:00 pm Dear Diary - I have to say the worst part of today was being at the football without food. I mean it was just not the same. Nevertheless the Eagles won so that was a highlight and all was not lost as my focus was kept on surviving the next 15 hours. Saturday 18-08-2007 Dear Diary - When I got home, my bed was calling. My philosophy was, the longer I stayed up, the longer my thoughts would be on food. So with a grumbling stomach I went and got some much needed shut eye. Sunday 19-08-2007 - 9:30am Dear Diary- Rise and shine came around on Sunday morning! I headed straight for the fridge as soon as I got out of bed… it was then that I remembered my famine, I had forgotten and I would have to wait a few hours more before I could eat. Sunday 19-08-2007 - 11:45am Dear Diary- 15 minutes to go, the count down was on and yes, my taste buds were jumping, hmmm what would I choose to eat first??? Sunday 19-08-2007 - 12:00pm Dear Diary - YAY!!! I made it, I was finished (finally) a wave of relief rushed through me, as I had finished and accomplished a milestone I thought that I would never achieve. 6 The 40-Hour famine was a lot harder than I imagined it would be, Saturday was the worst. To think that my taste buds were burning and my mouth drooling after less then 24 hours without food, stunned me. I hated the thought that this is what the people of Laos experience on a day-to-day basis. To help a number of these less fortunate people is a small sacrifice and it is for this reason I participated in the 40-Hour Famine and/or plan to do so again. Tarryn Kluge Year 10 Student - Press Club Step to the Future Foundation The Step to the Future Foundation forum was an excellent experience for the youth of Perth because it produced a positive attitude about how we can make our future the best it can be, and how we shouldn’t base our future on all the bad things that have happened in our past. This forum really made us (the students!) believe that we all have a special talent, and that we are all champions in a unique way. I think that this forum really benefited our life and mind-set about our future because of the inspirational speeches and stories told by the four speakers, Brett Murray, Armondo Hurley, Shelley Taylor-Smith and Eric Bailey. These speakers talked to us about the complications in their lives, helped us become more confident, live life to the full and become higher achieving, happier students. They also told us to go for our goals, whatever they might be, and not to quit or put yourself down because that will make us “dive” instead of “rise” in our lives. The forum taught us that whatever bad experiences you are going through they can always be turned up to become great and good experiences instead. I think that this day was excellent, and I learnt quite a lot about self esteem, confidence, and working hard to achieve my goals. This has made me a better person in that I have become happier, I am taking more risks than I used to, and I have a better self esteem. The day was a real success and I think that every single person that attended this forum got a life changing experience out of it! Well done to all the Cariners who participated in the very fun activities. Jonathon Hopkins, Mauricio De Rocha, Peri Hawks, K-Leanne Burger and Sarah Lynch. Jessica Sanders Year 9 Student Bookshop 2008 SECOND HAND BOOKS Attention Students, Years 11 and 12 - Do you want to sell Attention Students Years 10 and 11 - You can buy secondyour text-books at the end of the year? hand textbooks (for Years 11 and 12). As in previous years, a second-hand bookshop will be operated, collecting books in the last two weeks of school and offering them for sale on consignment, in January, 2008. Dates for receival: 3-7 December and 10-13 December Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-9am Tuesday and Thursday, 8am-11am at the Bookshop (opposite the staff room) - through the external window Dates for sale: Two days only: Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 January, 2008. Times open will be the same as for the new-books bookshop, i.e. Monday 9am-12 noon and 1pm-6pm Tuesday 9am-12 noon and 1pm-4pm in O Block, Room 1.2 Note: Cash sales only. No second-hand books will be sold after these two days. Each year commission from the sale of books has supported the Chaplaincy at Carine Senior High School. Enquiries can be directed to Denise Hoar (Phone 9448 3047) or to the Registrar, Mr King, at the High School. Dates to collect cheque for books sold and retrieve unsold books, if any: 11, 12 and 13 February, 2008 at the Bookshop (opposite the staff room) - through the external window, 8am-9am. Uncollected cheques will be posted, for a $2 fee. Denise Hoar on behalf of Carine Uniting Church, which operates the Second-Hand Bookshop. 7 Academic Extension Program News Project Free the Bears Ever thought of being a global citizen? Well Mr Ritchie’s Year 8 Society and Environment Academic Extension Class has. Over the past term the students have fundraised money towards the “Free the Bears” organisation. Undertaking a couple of different activities including a sausage sizzle and a guest speaker from the organisation has helped in raising a total of $323. On Tuesday 11 September, volunteer representative, Donelle Gadenne from the organisation came to Carine and gratefully received a cheque from two of the class members, Jake Howman and Emily Kluge. The money raised will be used in the near future towards infrastructure for a new sanctuary which will house what are known as the Indian “dancing” bears. The overall goal is to stop the trade in the “dancing” bears throughout Asia and keep the bears protected and healthy. If you are interested in learning more about the endangered animals, or wish to make a donation visit Perth Zoo or www. freethebears.org.au Evian Katanich Year 10 Student - Press Club Subject News English ENGLISH WRITING COMPETITION In June, 110 students from Year 8 through to Year 11 participated in the Australian Schools Writing Competition which attracted more than 100 000 students from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. Carine students demonstrated high level writing skills and a number of students received certificates for outstanding achievement. A High Distinction was awarded to the top 1% of entrants in the State, a Distinction to the top 10% and a Credit to the top 20%. Year 9 Students Credit - Emily Allen, Mitchell Bennett, Lauren Carmody, Georgina Cramond, William Host, Emma Luplau, Sally Luplau, Aaron Tan, Gabrielle Widdeson, Astaysha McGann Year 10 Students High Distinction - Claire Dearle, Henry Brean Distinction - Tracy Avery, Michael Breeze, Mitchell Kendall, Sean Wells Credit - Amanda Barbour, Amy Blitvich, Aaron Cowper, Karleah Olson, Kerran Olson Congratulations to all students who entered. Year 8 Students High Distinction - Daniel Ortlepp Distinction - Sean Morrell, Rachel McCormick, Kelly Mackinnon Credit - Emily Swinton, Nicholas Hardy, Layne Wilson, Courtney Read, Jake Howman, Samuel Browne, Eloise Valli Year 11 Students High Distinction - Clayton Lin Distinction - Kunj Mehta Credit - Eunice Ong Mrs E Harris English Learning Area 8 BOOK IN A DAY now. As I went to step again, my foot hit empty air and I began to pitch forward, feeling the rushing adrenalin of fear. Suddenly someone grabbed me from behind and pulled me back to safety. “Hola, mi amigo! You were going to fall off the dock!” said a friendly voice rolling his ‘rs’ with a Spanish accent. “I am Pablo Zeno, and very pleased to make your acquaintance.” I grumbled and tried to move away but only succeeded in knocking over more of the barrels which were being loaded onto the ship. “Sir, for my assistance on your journey, will you help me board this ship? I am anxious to get to my homeland and my familia, but I was too late to buy a ticket. If you take me with you as your guide, I will be allowed passage.” I nodded, wondering if that was his real reason. “Curran Laird, and…my guide,” I said bitterly to the sailor asking my name for boarding. I hated the sound of my own words. EXTRACT FROM BOOKS The following extracts are taken from the first page of each book produced by the four teams who competed in the Write a Book in a Day competition this year. Students had just 12 hours to produce and illustrate a novel for teenagers with a minimum of 4000 words. The novels are available in the school library for students from Carine SHS to read and a copy of each novel will be placed in the Princess Margaret Hospital Library - one of the beneficiaries of the funds raised by the competition organisers, The Katherine Susannah Pritchard Centre. The Circus Con Written By: Natalie Akili, Narissa Cullen, Phoebe Edgeworth, Sammy Gardiner, Kahli Masini, Elisha Rayner, Sarah Rice, Melanie Still I felt my way towards the merchant ship and boarded carefully, testing each step with my stick before walking forward. The ship Captain’s heavy tread ahead of me led me to my cabin. Chapter One The excited rumble of the crowd could be heard from the outside of the gigantic, red striped Big Top. Music was just audible, the bouncy familiar tune of the circus. A small boy was running, keeping as low as possible to the ground and skirting the perimeter of the tent attempting to locate a way into the vibrant arena. He could see quite clearly, the moon casting just enough light for him to see, but not be seen. His smooth chocolate brown skin skimmed the rough tent material as he slid past. His tough bare feet were being placed delicately on the weathered soil, hardly making a sound, his breathing quick, adrenalin taking over his body. Light was escaping where the tent met the ground in only one place he had seen. After taking one last look around to make sure the coast was clear, he dived under the small opening hoping that no one was waiting for him on the other side. The Wake Up Call Written and Illustrated by: Lauren de Courtenay, Aaron Cowper, Georgia Evans, Amie Johnstone, Karleah Olson, Kerran Olson, Cassia Piper, Jessica Simmons, Madeline Speers, Ella Strickland Prologue The royal dining hall was alive with chatter. Fires glowed, giving off a warmth that enveloped the castle’s occupants. A cold, fierce wind howled outside, as yet another snow storm brewed. The dark skies were quickly descending over the castle. The only light for miles was coming from a single glinting star, which shone dimly to the north of the castle. A booming voice welcomed his entrance. The crowd was silent. The boy’s heart beat heavily against his chest as he thought he had been discovered. The voice continued. It spoke with such volume that the entire crowd looked at him with awe, all completely silent. The boy looked around noticing that he was in fact beneath the........... A solitary figure crept down a flight of stairs, keeping to the shadows to avoid recognition. Laughter erupted from the great hall below. Peering over the parapet, the figure narrowed his eyes as he once again witnessed a sight which had torn at his heart for the past year. A tiny polar bear was being hauled out of a cage; it was so tiny; it could fit in a pocket of a coat. Its huge eyes took in the crowd gathered around it. The crowd’s laughter grew louder, as the little bear was caught up in a haze of blue magic and was forced to perform tricks for the cruel king and his court. Even from the parapet, the bear’s squeaks could be heard, a pained, frightened sound that caused anger to boil up inside the figure that watched on. Strange Companions Written and Illustrated by: Amber Bennett, Giovanna Bishop, Astrid Black, Rachel Bowman, Annaleise Bryant, Michelle Ezzy, Eunice Ong, Louise Rolley, Natasha Rubie, Joel Valli Prologue Curran I shuffled along the dock, banging my walking stick in front of me trying not to run into anything. My damaged eyes were twinging again, reminding me of battles past. “Hey!” someone shouted as I banged into a barrel knocking it to the ground. I continued on unperturbed, this was normal 9 Once the bear’s act was over, the figure knew that he would save the bear from this cruelty. The figure planned to strike at midnight. Plucking the Strings Written By: Claire Dearle, Jack Penniket, Kyle Saltmarsh, Amy Blitvich, Henry Brean, Lindsey Kenyon, Michelle Whyte After a few minutes of solitary strumming Chris was joined by a large majestic eagle. It sat with him for a moment, seemingly enjoying the music he was making, occasionally coming closer and closer until its beak was almost touching his knee. The presence he had felt earlier was stronger, and now he was certain it was his mother, somewhere in this peaceful retreat looking down on him and smiling. Chris smiled back, turning to face the eagle. However the eagle had begun to back away and it cocked its head as if to ask a question. “Don’t go!” Chris exclaimed, his voice more alarmed than he had meant it to be. Upon hearing this, the eagle took off, soaring into the air, gaining altitude until it was hardly visible against the brilliant blue sky. Chris got up, throwing down his guitar, and chased the magnificent bird. He followed underneath it for what seemed like hours. He passed the same repetitive scenery, which would usually agitate him, but nothing about this jungle could get to him. While he ran he thought of nothing, just his goal to find the eagle. Chris didn’t know why, but something urged him forward as if he was chasing after a friend, not that he had any of those. His legs began to ache and he grew tired of the fruitless pursuit, but when Chris felt the presence of his mother slip it only persuaded him to run faster, harder. Chapter 1 Ahead Chris saw a winding path cutting its way through a canopied haven of trees and emerald ferns. He turned behind him, but no path could be seen, the only way to move was forward. Underfoot were spindly roots, an assortment of small twigs and woodchips that created a comfortable home for the small insects burrowing into the edges of the path. He kept walking, taking in the calm serenity of the mysterious location Chris had found himself in for the third night in a row. The presence of someone close to him, somebody familiar could be felt in the air, but he couldn’t quite place it. Finding a comfortable spot leaning against the giant trunk of a tree he found he was holding his guitar. Chris smiled as the face of his mother appeared in his mind. Everyday he thought of her, how she bought him his guitar, how her smile would light up a room… He missed her more and more as time passed him by. WHAT THE DICKENS?? A new competition was launched by the English Teachers’ Association this year and Carine SHS entered four teams from Year 8. The competition took place over three consecutive Tuesdays and teams of four had to solve a set of ten questions within a time limit of one hour. The teams were able to make use of library resources and the internet in their search for answers and best results were achieved by a collaborative approach. Our lowest score on any round was seven, with teams generally scoring eight or nine, however best of all was that the competition was fun and all students were keen to continue after the first week. The following students took part: From Mr Tyler’s class: Nicholas Hardy, Caitlin Graham, Bethany Johnson, Shereza Davies Mrs Harris’ class: Angelique Leggo, Daniel Keil, Jake Kempton, Candice Farac Mrs Jasper’s class: Daniel Baker, Christian Angelev, Tonielle Dempers, Indiah Brockett Mrs McCormick’s class: Jamie Kelsey, Jordan Hartig, Jenny Scales, Kirsten Le Corre Mrs B Bryant English Teacher 10 The Arts PREPARATION FOR ART REVIEW ‘07 Students in all years are preparing for this year’s Art Review. The exhibition is part of the compulsory assessment for the Year 12 TEE Art course. It is also the opportunity for all our talented students from Years 8 to 12 to display their hard work. Jasmine Angelev Highlights for this year’s event will be some excellent work by the TEE students, examples of which are displayed on this page. There will also be some strong sculptural work from the Year 9 Fantasy class and Year 11 TEE students. An excellent standard of work has been maintained by the Year 12 Art and Design students and the print making and drawings from Mrs Jasek’s class are always strong. Ms Bilchuris’ and Mrs Nell’s classes have developed strong paintings amongst other works. We are hoping to display another selection of photography this year as the quality was very well received. Several of the Year 11 TEE students have been studying fashion and we hope to have their works on display as well. Robbie Reid The exhibition runs during school hours for three days during Term 4, from Monday 22 October until Wednesday 24 October and supervised classes are welcome. The official opening commences at 6pm on the Monday night and we look forward to parents and friends being able to appreciate our students’ creativity and hard work. Year 11 TEE students work on ceramic busts Carly Gray Ms J Beardman Teacher in Charge - Art Steph Ross Emily Morant 11 Cassie Thorburn CARINE SHS DANCE CONCERT The 2007 Carine SHS Dance Concert was truly a night that both the audience and the entertainers won’t forget. Students from Years 8-12 put in a lot of time and effort into making this year’s Annual Dance Concert, held on 4-5 September, an outstanding success. The dance production which was held in the Cesare Di Giulio Performing Arts Theatre would not have been the same without the generous helpers that gave up their time to assist on the night. We would like to thank all staff and parents for their support, along with Ashlee Poole, Carly Gray, Asha Bolton, Jana Young, Vienna Young and Kate Roberts. This year’s Dance Concert wouldn’t have been the same without you! DRAMA STUDIES Part of the curriculum for the Year 11 and 12 Drama Studies course is to prepare and present a scripted performance. On 15-18 August the Year 11 and 12 Drama students at Carine put on a performance night entitled, “An Evening in the Woods”. The Year 11 students, both TEE and nonTEE performed William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the direction of Year 11 students Melissa Barker and Rhiannon Betts. This performance was followed by Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Into the Woods”, which was directed by Year 12 student Courtney Rawlings and performed by both the Year 12 Drama class along with Conrad Liveris and Brody Stracke, two Year 10 Drama students. All the dancers would also like to extend a big thank you to our Dance teacher Ms Johnstone. Every year, without fail, Ms Johnstone puts together this incredible production that takes a lot of time and effort out of her already busy schedule to produce one of the most entertaining productions each year. Ms Johnstone has done an amazing job and should be congratulated on all her hard work! Thank you Jono! Each of the students took on a production role which meant that the entire production was run by Carine students. Students designed and constructed sets and props under the direction of teacher Mr Laurie Cook. They made, hired and organised the costumes and a special thank you goes to Jo Shoobert who made almost all the Year 11 costumes. The students designed tickets, posters and programs. They stage-managed their production and operated the sound and lighting for each show. All the performers on the night did an amazing job and should be congratulated for all their hard work! Some students from Years 10 to 12 choreographed their own pieces to perform and each one was such a success. Well done! We were also lucky enough to have several class dances choreographed by Mel Davies and Aisling Donovan. Ellie Haines, an ex-student from Carine also took time and effort out of her day to choreograph a dance for the Year 10s. Along with these people we would also like to thank Peter Rubie our sound and lighting technician and Robbie Reid our MC for their great contribution. On top of everything the students did in the lead up, they performed with skill and excellence four nights consecutively making me a very proud teacher indeed. I would like to congratulate my students on their outstanding performances. Ms T Bremner Drama Teacher All performers and helpers for the night should be proud of their efforts for all feedback has been positive. Sadly for the Year 12s it is their last Carine dance production. Congratulations to all the girls in Year 12, you truly made it a production that won’t be forgotten! Well done everyone! Kassie-Lee Oliver Year 12 Student 12 13 LANGUAGES WEEK 2007 Once again Carine SHS has enjoyed a busy Languages Week with a variety of activities on offer. The Languages Week quiz proved popular. Thirty questions about France, Japan and Germany saw many students scurrying for answers from resources at school and the Internet. Congratulations go to the winners. Movie passes were won by Rachel McCormick (Year 8), Michelle Whyte (Year 10) and Alana Drummond (Year 11). Ms Joanna Kagi from the library won the teacher’s prize. Academically, state and national language exams were a focus. German students sat the DAS exam, Year 11 and 12 French students sat the Alliance Française exams and Year 10 Japanese, German and French students contested the Australian Language Certificate Exams. We were fortunate to have two groups of exchange students with us at this time. The Japanese group came from Takaishi High School in Osaka and consisted of nine female students and their principal. In the mornings they received English lessons from the co-ordinator of the trip, Carine parent Victoria Ashton, and in the afternoons they mingled with Japanese classes teaching origami and doing self introductions. They also sang the school and traditional songs for the classes. The French exchange students came from all over France and were hosted by Carine students and in the wider community. Many thanks go to Annaleise Bryant, Louise Rolley, Luke Kennedy, Catinca Hozoc, Sally Hozoc and the McDonald family of Gemma, Sean and Callum, who all assisted by hosting. The French students followed a partial immersion program, joining lessons some days and attending excursions on others. All found the experience rewarding linguistically, culturally and, of course, socially. Thanks to all students who acted as “buddies” for our French visitors, taking them to their classes and looking after them during recess and lunch. The LOTE staff wish to thank canteen manageress Mrs Chris Davin for once again being so amenable as to change her canteen menu for the entire week in order to reflect international cuisines. The canteen offered pizza, French and German cakes (éclairs au chocolat, bienenstich, croissants, apfel strudel), German hotdogs , quiche and pasta. The premises were well patronised with all foods selling out. French students participated in pétanque, or French bowling, on the lawns. Many exhibited quite a competitive streak as they vied to see who could bowl closest to the “cochonnet”. (Yes, the “jack” is called a “little pig”!) Thanks to everyone in the Carine SHS community who contributed to a successful Languages Week, 2007. Mrs F Mitchell Head of Learning Area - Languages GERMAN DAS EXAMINATIONS 2007 Congratulations to the following students on achieving outstanding results in the recent DAS Examinations in German. Jenny Mayor (Year 12) Stefanie Ross (Year 12) Ciara Keenaghan (Year 8) Eloise Valli (Year 8) - High Distinction Distinction High Distinction Distinction Ciara is also to be congratulated for attaining a place in the top ten of all Year 8 entrants, a superb achievement. Mrs S Khor German Teaacher 14 MY STAY IN REUNION - JULY 2007 These past holidays I have had the privilege to take part in the WA/La Réunion student exchange program to Reunion Island, called l’Île de la Réunion. Now, from what I know, most people don’t even know where this island is located. So, to put you out of your misery, let me enlighten you. La Réunion is a small island, approximately the size of Perth, just off the east coast of Africa, and south-west of Mauritius. Knowing that I would be staying with a host family I had never met before was actually rather exciting for me, because I love meeting new people. So, when I arrived at the airport of St-Denis, I was curious to meet Aurélien, my correspondent, and his family. When they told me that it would be a very long drive from the airport to their house, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. Knowing that La Réunion isn’t much bigger than Perth, I didn’t think it would be as long a drive as they suggested. Not surprisingly, as it turned out, the trip home took only about one hour, which is what the people at La Réunion refer to as “a very long drive”. That experience not only suggests that the island is extremely small, but also that Aurélien most likely will be in for a big surprise when he sees the size of Australia. Aurélien will be staying with us in December. As time passed, I was taken to pretty much every single mountain on the island. Also, I was introduced to black sand, called “le sable noir” on the west coast of La Réunion – a special experience. Generally, the island is beautiful with lots of mountain ranges, a volcano and beautiful beaches. The towns were also nice and most of them were called something with Saint, so it was easy to remember. However, the name of one town was just unforgettable and therefore deserves special mention here. Once I saw it, I just couldn’t get it out of my head. Why? It’s called “Le Tampon” (!). I don’t doubt that you can see why I will never forget the name of this particular town. Every time we drove past a road sign saying “Le Tampon” I couldn’t help but laugh. Unfortunately, I was not able to take a picture, and even though my French wasn’t too good at the beginning of my stay, it was good enough to understand the phrase “il est non mûr” which means, “he is immature”. I don’t know how much I matured during the four weeks at La Reunion, but my French has definitely improved. Also, to live with a family, being their guest, and experiencing their hospitality and kindness has given me many memories that I will treasure for a long time. Patrick Guggisberg Year 12 Student 15 Technology and Enterprise APEX TEENAGE FASHION AWARDS This year has seen the largest number of Carine Students enter the Apex Teenage Fashion Awards. We had 11 students enter with two students entering two garments. The Apex Teenage Fashion Awards are held every year by the Apex organisation. School students have the opportunity to design and make original fashion garments in three categories – Casual Day Wear, Evening Wear and Fantasy Wear. The garments were all designed and made by the students as part of the Fabrics, Design and Technology Course in Years 11 and 12. The Year 11 students entered their outfits in the Casual Day Wear category and are currently designing and making Ball Dresses which they plan to wear to the School Ball next year and to enter in next year’s Apex Fashion Awards. The Year 11 students are Narissa Cullen, Phoebe Edgeworth, Sammy Gardiner and Aimee-Cherie Kendall. The Year 12 students with entries in Casual Day Wear were Hannah Morey and Jennifer Piccoli. The Year 12 students in the Evening Wear category were Asha Bolton, Larissa-Lee Boshart, Kassie Oliver (with two Ball dresses), Lirsi Soontiens and Kiara Walters-Hales. Asha, Kassie and Kiara entered their Ball dresses which they made at the end of Year 11 and wore to the School Ball in February this year. Asha Bolton also entered a dance costume she made this year in the Fantasy Wear category. All the students are to be commended for their creativity and fabulous construction skills. Congratulations go to Asha Bolton, Larissa-Lee Boshart and Kassie Oliver on winning through to the State Final of the Evening Wear Category which was held on Sunday 16 September. Kassie Oliver came third in this category and will now be going to the Australian final which will be held in Victoria in October. The first three place getters in each category will be competing in this final. Mrs Y Strack Fabrics, Design and TechnologyTeacher 16 Society and Environment CARINE STUDENTS ATTEND ECONOMICS FORUM Four Year 12 Carine Economics students were selected to attend the 2007 Student Economics Forum. Courtney Smith, Sharon Eow, Veronica Chan and Ana Krstevska attended the forum on Friday 17 August. This event, organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA and the Economic Teachers’ Association, takes the form of an interactive forum, providing the students with an opportunity to test their knowledge and critical thinking skills to determine possible solutions to economic issues impacting on society. The students were presented with a range of scenarios and worked in groups to determine possible solutions. In addition to the group discussion session the students were provided with a presentation on the current state of the Australian economy by John Nicolaou, Chief Economist with the CCI and a session on tackling the 2007 Economics TEE from the chief Examiner Steven Kemp. The students participated well in the forum and obtained some excellent background information for preparation for the final Economics exams. Mr G O’Brien Head of Learning Area - Society and Environment AMNESTY GROUP On Saturday 15 September a music event for students took place at Craigie Leisure Centre headlined by Kisschasy. Students from the School’s Amnesty International group were there informing music goers about human rights issues. They also collected money for the local RSPCA. A very big thank you to those students who attended. You make a big difference in our community. Zac Gagliardi (Year 12) with his finished trailer, which was built in the Design and Technology area. Miss R Passell Society and Environment Teacher 17 DOWERIN FIELD DAY Carine Year 11 Economics students recently headed into the wheatbelt to visit the Dowerin Field Day, Western Australia’s biggest farm machinery exhibition. This annual event features the latest in technology in cropping, livestock, horticulture, forestry and mining. The Economics students are currently studying a unit on agricultural economics and the excursion provided them with the opportunity to see first hand the latest developments in this sector. On the journey to Dowerin we travelled through green fields of the developing wheat crop and the bright yellow fields of canola (yes canola Victor, not daffodils). Victor Cha did however manage to redeem himself later on the trip when he put on the rural look checked shirt and blended into the Dowerin farming community to such an extent that he was asked for directions at the field day. For our recently arrived Irish student, Kevin Keenaghan from County Cork, it was a chance to venture further east than the Perth International Airport for the first time. In addition to completing the mandatory worksheet and obtaining information on specified agricultural economics topics the students managed to find time to collect a wide range of show giveaways, ranging from personally autographed Glen McGrath caps to National Party anti-daylight saving tee shirts. Mr G O’Brien Head of Learning Area - Society & Environment 18 Science TWO YEAR 11 STUDENTS TAKE UP SCIENCE EXPERIENCES IN THE JULY BREAK Michelle Ezzy and Annaleise Bryant applied and won positions with the CSIRO and the International Science Conference at Sydney University. Being selected in either of these programs was a great credit to them. Michelle During the July holidays I went to Curtin University for a week to do a research project as part of the Student Research program run by CSIRO. Associate Professor Jim Low supervised my experiment. I worked with another student on a project about the effects of carbonated drinks on teeth. I researched the effects of Sprite Zero on the amount of Calcium ions lost from the tooth and also weight lost from a tooth left in Coke. The Sprite experiment worked but we had problems with the Coke experiment, as it didn’t go quite as planned. For example the results fluctuated all the time. This was due to the gain and loss of sugar build up on the tooth. Even though the results were variable we gathered some important information. First the Coke ate away at the enamel exposing the dentine layer in the tooth. We found that only after the dentine layer was exposed the sugar in the coke was able to stick to the tooth. The second experiment worked perfectly. The tooth lost calcium ions into the Sprite solution at a fairly constant rate. So basically, our research proved that soft drink damages your teeth, as if you didn’t know that already, but it also showed us some of the reasons why. We were required to write a report of the experiment and produce a poster. The posters were displayed at UWA. Our posters attracted a lot of attention from students and teachers at the University, who commended us on our efforts. The whole course was a great experience and I would encourage people in Year 11 and 12 to apply next year. Annaleise I was one of five students from Western Australia selected to attend the 34th Professor Harry Messel International Science School. This is a school run every two years by the University of Sydney for two weeks and offers scholarships to 140 students from nine different countries around the world such as China, Japan, India, the UK, and New Zealand. The theme this year was based on eco science, a topic that was chosen by the previous year’s students. Each day there were two lectures and several challenges or presentations. One of the most popular lectures was given by Lord Robert Winston, who is currently hosting a program on the human mind on ABC Television. He spoke to us about manipulating genetics and the ethics associated with this particular branch of science. Lectures on shaping a sustainable future and biodiversity affected by climate change were also extremely engaging and informative. These presentations were broken up by activities such as a GPS race around the city, science challenges that worked our brains and many social activities such as ice skating, rock climbing and a harbour cruise. A highlight for me was being selected to go with the English students to the British consulate , whilst others visited the Kitty Hawk as the American students were welcomed to Australia. I had a fantastic time with an exceptional group of students. We all enjoyed learning about climate change and the effects on our planet. I was extremely fortunate to be offered such an opportunity and I found it to be one of the best experiences throughout my high school studies. 19 RACI TITRATION STAKES NATIONAL FINALS Since the mid 1980s the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s Education Group has conducted a volumetric analysis competition for Year 12 Chemistry students. The state qualifying round saw 72 teams assembled in the labs at Curtin University and, as already reported in the last newsletter, two of our three teams performed well enough to qualify for the National final. The 15 WA teams met at Murdoch University in the first week of September. In this competition, each member of the three person team has to work on the titration analysis individually and then a team score is calculated by adding the individual scores. The team with the lowest score wins. Gold or silver medals are also awarded to individual students for their effort. Both our teams improved their ranking in the state and overall Carine scored five gold and one silver medal for accuracy. A gold medal indicates an accuracy of L-R: Veronica Chan, Matthew James, Sharon Eow, Josh Embury, better than 99%. Ashley Cridland, Celia Seah The teams were Matthew James, Joshua Embury and Ashley Cridland (ranked 6th in qualifying and third in the final) and Celia Seah, Veronica Chan and Sharon Eow (ranked 12th in qualifying and 6th in the final). Many thanks to the students who put in a lot of effort in their own time to achieve such wonderful results, to Mr Tomczak for the extra work he did in preparing practice samples and cleaning all the glassware to the standard required for such an exacting analysis and to Mr Hammond for his help in instructing the students and transporting them to and from the event. Mr G Strack Chemistry Teacher CARINE SHS Year 8 (1978)-Year 12 (1982) School Reunion - 25 Years On Date Time Venue Cost Saturday 3 November 2007 6pm The Breakwater Tavern Hillarys Boat Harbour $25 (includes cocktail nibbles Tickets can be purchased by phoning Deb Scanlon (nee Sandilands) 0421 450325/9243 3683 or Chemaine Epps (nee Bowler) 0438 729118/9448 4072 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE This organisation is seeking volunteer families to host high school students from overseas who will be arriving early February 2008. Please contact Jenny Hanson Phone (08) 8323 9563 Fax (08) 8323 9564 Toll Free 1800 500 501 HILLARYS YACHT CLUB October School Holiday program Learn to Sail and Power Boat Courses. Contact Jacqui on 9246 2833 to book. NORTH BEACH TENNIS CLUB Holiday clinics, all levels welcome. Courses commence 15 October. Phone Glen Popovsky 9203 9285 or 0414 755561. 2007 ROYAL SHOW PARKING Mount Claremont Primary School is fundraising and are offering car parking on their school grounds. Cost $8 all day. The address is Cnr Alfred Road and Montgomery Ave Mount Claremont BATTLE OF THE BANDS Presented by Chrysalis Montessori School. Finals 20 October 2007. Entry $25 per band. Phone 0409 433 037 or email [email protected]. 20 Physical Education SURFING AND BODYBOARDING The popularity of surfing and bodyboarding was again evident this year with many boys participating in trials to select teams to compete in the WA School Surfing Titles. Carine’s teams were: SURFING U/18 Team 1 - Mitchell Taylor and Eric Hay Team 2 - Zach Sampson and Felix Joensson SURFING U/16 Team 1 - Chris Mead and Matt Baker Team 2 - Scott Kimber and Chris Reid BODYBOARDING U/18 Team 1 - Tim Landgren and Pablo Kilgren Team 2 - Adam Marsh and Nathan Hoar BODYBOARDING U/16 Team 1 - Darcy Boyle and Joe Milton Team 2 - Sim Mayhew and Tom Hankin The titles were held at Trigg on 20 August. The head-high waves were perfect for the competition and hence the surfing was of a very high standard. Four of our teams progressed through the heats and into the finals. In the U/18 Surfing, both of our teams made it to the final. Mitchell and Eric finished a very close second and Zach and Felix came third. In the U/16 Surfing, Chris and Matt finished second. In the U/18 Bodyboarding, Tim and Pablo came 5th in the final. I know all the boys enjoyed the experience and look forward to next year’s competition. Rachel Barbour and Lindsey Kenyon teamed up in the girls surfing competition on Friday 24 August. Unfortunately the weather conditions and waves were very difficult but the girls did very well to win their first heat. Many thanks to Mr Barbour for his assistance on the day. Mr S Underwood Physical Education Teacher 21 CHAMPION SCHOOLS’ SPORT JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER After the initial notice went out that the soccer season was about to start again, an avalanche of Year 8 and 9 students registered their interest. Some represented the school last year, some were new, but all were eager. Initially with enough players to field two teams, a core group was identified who went on to play four games against other schools in the area. Each game was a close affair, with Carine doing enough to advance to the finals round. Here we came up against a disciplined Morley SHS, and despite a valiant full game effort we went down in another narrow result. The successes on the scoreboard were matched by the dedication, fairness, and great humour of all the girls involved. The players trained in the rain and in the heat, did drills and played scratchies, and all the time with high spirits and solid friendship. Thanks to the parents who gave their time to support at games, and to the students and parents who refereed. Congratulations to those girls who represented the junior team for two years, and to those who made an impact in their first season. Hopefully you can all now go on to play with the same enthusiasm in the senior team. Well done on another great season! Team members are pictured above. Back Row (L-R): Mr A Ritchie (Coach), Nichola Reynolds, Jamaica Sommer, Kelsey Waring, Jessica Christie, Peri Hawks Front Row (L-R): Hayley Jackson, Nikki Ellis, Rachel Watson, Nadine Smith, Kayla Jackson, Megan Williams Absent: AJ McGann, Harmony Sutton, Samantha Sinclair, Hamsa Kasiram, Emily Allen, Brookelyn Woodward, Lexie Campbell, Jessica Murphy, Dulguun Dashdongdog Mr A Ritchie Coach Contact Athletics Carnival 19 September 2007 22 23 Carine Senior High School Everingham Street Carine WA 6020 Year 12 Farewell Concert On Friday 7 September, the Farewell Concert celebrated the contribution of our Year 12 music students. They leave our ensembles to focus on their studies. While there is always a touch of sadness about this time of year, the concert was a celebration and recognition of their outstanding contribution to the music program over many years. Their commitment over this time has been an inspiration and a fine example to the other music students at Carine to strive for greater results. Throughout their journey they have shared many experiences and performances in a range of situations. With the support of our parents they have toured Sydney and Singapore, and I know that these memories will be lasting. We hope that they will continue to use the skills acquired at school to bring enjoyment wherever they play their instrument. Without their long term commitment, our music students in Years 8-11 would never enjoy the rich opportunities provided by the program. Their parents have made many sacrifices to get them to rehearsals and financed their tours. We thank their parents for their outstanding contribution and support. Finally we wish each of our Year 12 music students the best of luck for their TEE and graduation, and the music staff and students thank you all for your outstanding contribution. 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