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Model Farms High School
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 30
Term 4– Week 1 Monday 13 October 2014
Gooden Drive, Baulkham Hills Telephone: (02) 9624 3133 Facsimile: (02) 9838 8407
Email: [email protected]
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Student Success
Congratulations to Year 12 student Parvathi Subramaniam who has received two pieces of
good news over the holiday break. Not only has she been working very hard studying and
preparing for her upcoming HSC exams but she has also been working hard on her
application to become a World Vision Youth Ambassador. Parvathi is now through to the
final stage of the 2015 Youth Ambassador selection process having recently submitted a
great YouTube video submission. Her final interview will take place in front of a panel of
World Vision staff who will be asking a range of questions that will be centred on who she
is and why she would be a great Youth Ambassador. The panel interview will be broadly
looking at a range of capabilities such as communication, awareness of self and others,
innovation and conceptual capacity.Parvathi also has to tell the panel about a time when
she encountered injustice or poverty, what she learned through it and how it changed her.
At the same time Parvathi has received an early offer to study a Bachelor of Applied
Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney. This is a great stress reliever
as she now knows that should she get the marks she needs she is guaranteed a place at uni
next year. Congratulations for all the hard work Parvathi.
HSC Exams
The HSC exams start on Monday morning with the first exam being English. We expect
our Year 12 students have spent their time wisely over the last few weeks in preparing as
best they can for the month long period. During the break a large number of teachers were
here at the school offering extra revision sessions with the students and it was pleasing to
see so many avail themselves of the opportunity. This shows they are determined to
continue working towards success and it will have helped them feel more confident as the
first exam approaches. My thanks to all those teachers who gave up part of their holidays
to work with our students.
Staff Changes
At the start of this week we welcomed Ms Tamara Cole who was appointed as our
Agriculture teacher replacing Mr Newton. Ms Cole comes from a farming family and has
experience handling animals and running all aspects of farm life. This will be a
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tremendous thing for our students who will once again have access to authentic practices.
We welcome Ms Cole to a caring and respectful community and look forward to her
settling in very soon and feeling one of the family.
At the end of last term our librarian, Ms Crouch, was offered a position at Figtree High
School which she will take up at the start of week 6 this term. Ms Crouch will be on leave
before then but will return in week 5 to conclude the Year 8 – 10 Gifted and Talented
Program she has been coordinating. We know this relocation will see her move much
closer to home and with less travel involved, we wish her all the very best and hope she
too settles quickly and easily into her new school.
Year 12 2015
As year 11 leave their preliminary year behind them and they move into term 4 they
experience so many changes and shifts in demands that we have decided that our In Focus
evening, which traditionally was held at the start of the new calendar year, should be
brought forward into term 4 so that parents and students receive important advice about
how to progress through this important school year. We are about to finalise the date on
the calendar and will be informing parents as soon as possible about this new date.
Australian Business Week
Year 11 have returned from their holidays and gone straight in to the challenging, fun,
exciting, educational, creative and technical Australian Business Week program. Each
year I tell them that it will be the best experience of their school lives and so far I haven’t
been proved wrong. This year the students got very quickly into running their simulated
business and designing their new product. They had a range of guest speakers who
delivered workshops on the importance of financial management, marketing, operations
and HR. But this is not a Business Studies activity! It is more about team work, creativity,
communication, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking and collaboration.
The skills that our students develop during this week long challenge will be hugely
beneficial as they approach the final year of study. There will be a full report next week
but I would like to thank Ms Dalton for her outstanding organisation and thank also the
staff who accepted the role of mentor for their groups throughout the week.
Congratulations to all of the students for their engagement, commitment and enthusiasm
for learning this week.
Christina Bennet
Principal
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FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Year 12
I would like to wish all Year 12 students every success in their current HSC examinations. This is the
time that hard work, commitment and sustained effort will deliver the academic success you have
strived for over the last 2 years. Our current cohort of students have proven to be excellent
ambassadors and community members and the teachers at MFHS are here to support them
throughout the examination period. HSC exams commence on Monday 13 October and conclude on
Tuesday 4 November.
Uniform
The first week of term 4 has brought with it changing temperatures, truly representative of the
Spring season. At Model Farms High School, the expectation for student uniform does not change
on such days. All students are to present to school in the correct uniform, including socks and
shoes. If in unforseen circumstances, this is not possible, a note from the parent must be written
and submitted by the student to a Head Teacher prior to the commencement of the school day.
Please be vigilant in supporting the school and P and C with the wearing of the school and sports
uniform. Canvas shoes (rather than leather), non-white socks and socks below the ankles are not
part of the school uniform. On Wednesday (Sport), students are to wear supportive athletic shoes.
The uniform policy is clearly stated inside each student’s diary as well as on the Model Farms High
website.
Year 10
I trust that all Year 10 students gained valuable insight into the working world, through their Work
Experience at the end of term 3. I have had numerous conversations with students who informed
me that the week was fun, hard work, tiring and provided opportunities to learn new skills. This
week will hopefully provide some students with a direction of possible careers, or in the very least,
be able to remove a job as a possible career. I wish each year student every success in the
forthcoming term, especially in their final examinations later in the term.
Student Success
Congratulations to Danika Hamstead of Year 12, who recently received notification that she has
been given a call back for both her Major Dance Performance and Core Performance for Dance. This
is outstanding on its own merit, however, Danika had a major shoulder injury earlier in the year,
requiring her to change both of her dances, from the beginning, due to the lack of mobility in her
shoulder.
Danika has proven throughout the year to be highly resilient, very talented and above all, to be a
wonderful person and ambassador for the school. Understandably, her family is incredibly proud of
her achievement, as is the school. Well done Danika!
Positive Feedback
On Thursday, whilst attending the afternoon buses, Mrs Manson was approached by the driver of
Bus 2597. The driver explained that he had been in his job for over 20 years and found the students
at Model Farms to be the most polite, well behaved and respectful he has come across. He was
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thrilled that so many, when exiting at a stop, took the time to say thank you to him. What a
fantastic positive affirmation for our students!
Have a wonderful week,
Have a wonderful week,
Mark Grady
Deputy Principal
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TERM 4
WEEK 2
Mon 13/09
Tues 14/09
Wed 15/09
Thur 16/09
Fri 17/09
Yr 9 Exams
Yr 9 Science Practical Test
Yr 9 Exams
Yr 9 Mathematics Yearly Exam
J9 History – Semester Exam and
Research Task
Yr 9 Science Practical Test
Yr 8 Essa Test in class (written)
Yr 10 Meeting 2nd half p2 TLC
Yr 9 Exams
Yr 9 Exams
Yr 9 Science Practical Test
School VET Audit
Yr 8 English Reading & Language
Paper
Yr 9 Drama Yearly Written Exam
Yr 9 Exams
Yr 8 History Incursion
Yr 9 Science Practical Test
Yr 9 Mathematics Yearly Exam
p1 and p2
Yr 7 English Incursion
Tues 21/10
Wed 22/10
2014
Week 3 Cont……
Thur 23/10 Yr 7 Exams
Yr 7 Mathematics Yearly Exam
Yr 9 Leadership Project –
Session 3
JYr 10 Drama State Drama
Festival Evening Performance
7GU Geography Yearly
Examination p5
Fri 24/10
Yr 7 Exams
Yr 9 Visual Arts Sculpture by The
Sea
Yr 10 Jnr Ensemble 7-9 and Yr 9
Drama – State Drama Festival
Matinee 8
Yr 10 Engish Exam – Narrative
p2
7GS Geography Yearly Exam p3
WEEK 4
Mon 27/10
Tues 28/10
WEEK 3
Mon 20/10
-
Yr 7 Exams
U15 Netball KO Gala Day
Yr 7 Exams
Yr 7 Mathematics Paper 1
Yr 10 Drama State Drama
Festival Tech Rehearsal @
Seymour Centre
Yr 9 English in class Listening
Test
Yr 9 Food Technology Exam
Yr 7 Exams
10GY Global Links Assign due
JYr 10 Drama – Drama State
Drama Festival Tech Rehearsal
10:30 – 3:00pm
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Wed 29/10
Thur 30/10
Fri 31/10
Yr 10 Exams
Yr 11 Stress and the HSC p1-4
Yr 7 Poetry Task – Week 4
Yr 10 Exams
Yr 10 Mathematis Yearly Exam
Yr 7Y Made with Pride Textiles
Assignment due
Yr 10 Exams
Yr 10 Exams
Yr 10 Graphics Tech and Yr 11
Design and Tech Powerhouse
Museum Excursion
Yr 10 Drama Monologue
Performance Task and Logbook
due
Yr 10 Exams
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FROM THE HSIE DEPARTMENT
Human Society and It’s Environment Faculty
Year 7 Geography Exams
These will be held in normal Geography lessons as advised by the respective class teacher.
Notification of what the exam will be on will be given out over the course of the upcoming week.
Some Geography Fun Facts:
 Longest officially recognised place name is
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu. (But where is it?)

The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean. (What is the Southern Ocean like?)

It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light
bulbs.

Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.

There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.

Venice Island was built on a foundation of tree trunks. 1200 years later, those same trunks
still support almost all of central Venice. (Which bridge is shown in the photo?)
Mr S. P Weingarth
Year 10 Geography Coordinator, Excursion Organiser
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NEWS FROM THE DANCE SPACE
DANCE …the subject that moves you
“I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to
dance better than myself.” ― Mikhail Baryshnikov
Reminder
to
Ensemble
members:
rehearsals each Wednesday 2:40-3:20pm
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MFHS Dance Ensemble
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Year 9 Dance – Safe Dance Booklets are now due.
Year 11 Dance – You are now Year 12! And the real work begins.
As the warmer weather approaches, it is vital that we remember to keep up
the fluids, especially when we are involved in physical activities.
Dance increases heat production by muscles. Cooling the body depends on
evaporation of sweat from the skin. Sweat loses during a dance class can be
up to 2 litres per hour. This fluid loss can result in dehydration which can
impair performance and mental function such as the ability to concentrate on
technique, alignment and safe dance practises efficiently. A cup (250 ml) of
water every 15 minutes is recommended. Bring a bottle of water to each dance
class. Our body’s thirst mechanism does not always keep up with our need for
fluid so make sure you drink regularly. After class, you should continue to
increase fluid intake for a couple of hours. Avoid carbonated drinks and juices.
A simple way to check hydration is your urine colour:
clear to light = good hydration,
yellow to dark can mean you need more hydration.
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Year 11 Noticeboard
A Message from the Year Advisor Mr. Montgomery
Gianna Edirimanne of Year 11 has kindly volunteered her time to working with the Saint
Vincent de Paul Society. She is an inspirational and hard-working student and is
congratulated for her success with the program. Well done, Gianna.
The SPARK Program
Written by Gianna Edirimanne
This year I decided to do my own independent research into volunteering opportunities in
my community. I came across a program called SPARK by the Saint Vincent de Paul
Society, which is an after school homework and activities club for refugee children in Kindy
to Year 6. It aims to help children develop confidence in themselves as they are supported
to understand and complete their homework, enjoy recreational activities and develop
relationships with their peers.
An important element of this program is raising community awareness about refugees and
new members of the school community. This promotes understanding, acceptance and
mutual appreciation within the local community.
I was immediately inspired by the program's goals and focus and decided to apply as a
volunteer. Taking part has been such a humbling and rewarding experience, I have watched
my peer student develop a sense of independence and confidence when completing his
assigned tasks. The SPARK program has a strong network of volunteers and leaders who
were welcoming from my first day of volunteering. Since then, I have made many friends
and it is motivating to have the opportunity to work with like-minded people.
I encourage students at Model Farms High School to find volunteering opportunities in our
local community and to not be scared to give up some of your time to take part. You can
take part in daily events or long term volunteering, there is something to suit everyone. I
cannot emphasise how rewarding volunteering is no matter how small the deed.
If you are interested go to http://volunteer.com.au
Year 11 Yearly Drama Examination
Well done to our Year 11 Drama students
who successfully presented their Yearly
Group Performance Practical Examination
at the end of Term 3. They were
entertaining, engaging and demonstrated
moments of flair and originality. I look
forward to seeing what this troupe of
young actors brings to the stage as they
embark on their HSC year. Great work
guys!
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MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR 7
UNIFORM PRICE LIST
TRADING DAYS and HOURS
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8.10 am until 9.00 am
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cash - Eftpos
- Cheque - Visa - Mastercard
ITEM
PRICE
BOYS
Shirt - Blue (Junior)
Shorts – Grey (easy care)
Long Trousers (easy care)
$32
$35
$45
GIRLS
Blouse – Blue (Junior)
Skirt – Check (Junior)
Long Pants
$32
$60
$40
JUMPERS
Fleecy
Wool - (Australian Wool)
$40
$80
SPORT
Top
Shorts
TRACKSUIT
$40
$35
(By Order Only)
Jacket Only
Pants Only
Complete Set
$75
$50
$120
MISCELLANEOUS
Apron
Book Pack – Year 7 (includes all stationery)
Calculator
Exercise Books – ie. maths, music, normal
$15
$55
$35
$various
2014/2015 - Prices subject to change without notice – includes 10% GST
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FROM THE FACULTY THAT COUNTS
Congratulations to the following Maths merit recipients:
Year 7
Lara Azzopardi, Brooke Blackshaw, Liam Boljevac, Samantha Ervin,
Year 8
Kathleen Foo, Matthew McVey x 2 .
This week’s news
Welcome back to a very busy fourth term. The dates for the Yearly exams for Years 7 to 10 are
below. All students should be revising their work from in their home study time in preparation for
these very important examinations.
We would also like to thank the Mathematics teachers who came
into school during the holidays to give valuable last minute
coaching to their Year 12 students.
Yearly Examinations for Years 7, 8, 9 & 10:
Year 9 will be the first year group to complete their Yearly Examinations. It will be done in their
double period of Mathematics, Friday 17th October (Week 2 Term 4). The Year 9 Yearly examination
will consist of a short non-calculator section, followed by the longer calculator paper. Please make
sure that your Year 9 student has a copy of the examination outline. They were given out in class
during Week 10 of Term 3.
Please make sure that your student brings their own mathematics equipment (pens, pencils,
calculators, rulers, geometry sets) for their Yearly Examinations. Equipment MUST NOT be shared
in the exams. Please note that Year 7 is the only year group that will not be using calculators for
their examinations.
The timetable for the Mathematics Yearly Examinations is as follows:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Tuesday 21st October &
Thursday 23rd October
Thursday 6th &
Friday 7th November
Both papers are non-calculator
One non-calculator & one calculator
paper
Friday October 17
One non-calculator & one calculator
paper (two papers being done in the
double period that day.)
th
Year 10 Tuesday 28 October
One non-calculator & one calculator
(both exams being done in a double paper
period)
Students should be revising their work and if they have any problems with any topics, they should
contact their teachers.
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Calculators:
Please make sure that all students have their own calculator. The Casio fx-82AU is sold at the
uniform shop for $35. Different brands of scientific calculators work differently and it is important
that everyone in a class has the same calculator. Students need this calculator from Year 7. It is vital
for their progress that students are familiar with their calculator and know how to use the different
functions.
Free Maths Tuition:
Free Maths tuition is provided every Thursday afternoon after school
from 3pm to 4pm. Years 7 to 10 are in room 8-07 and Years 11 and 12
in 8-06. It is fully supervised by the Mathematics Faculty.
Fun with Maths
The Year 10 Yearly Examination is similar in style to the School
Certificate examination. The Year 10 Yearly Examination will test student knowledge from both the
Stage 4 and Stage 5 courses. Here is the link to the online quizzes that will help Year 10 students
preparing for this important exam that will be held in week 4 term 4.
http://www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/course/school-certificate/mathematics/
Have a Mathematical week,
From Jackie Dalton and the Maths Faculty Staff
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MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL
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Details _______________________________________________________________
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SPORT BUS PASSES CAN NOT BE PURCHASED ON WEDNESDAYS
Sports Bus
052-001
Please indicate preferred pass:
 A 5 trip pass for $37.50
No. of passes
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Total $________
 A 10 trip pass for $75.00
No. of passes
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Total $________
Name of Student/s _______________________________________Year/s____________
Payment by:
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CHEQUE
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MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE
SPORT
BOYS GRADE
Open Baseball
Open Cricket
Open Basketball a/b
15’s Basketball a/b
Open’s Touch a/b
15’s Touch a/b
15’s AFL (9 a side)
GIRLS GRADE
Open Softball
Open Oztag a/b
Open Volley a/b
15’s Volleyball a/b
Open Netball a/b
15’s Netball a/b
MIXED
Waterpolo
REC SPORT
Rock Climbing $7.50
+bus
Ten Pin Wondabowl
$6.50 + bus
Gym $7 + bus
Ice Skating $8.00+
bus
Squash $5
Tennis Olympus $5
Rec Walking
BHHS
Rnd 2
Snr Home
15/10/14
VENUE
ROOM
TIME
STAFF
HT
Col Sutton
Max Ruddock
MFHS
BHHS
Gooden
BHHS
Doyle Park
1W1
710
4L1
704
509
805
807
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
Stevenson
Jiminez
Chand
McKenna
Luttringer
Puleo
Dawson
MC
JB2
FH
JB2
JB
JC
JD
Max Ruddock
Gooden
MFHS
BHHS
Gooden
BHHS
3C1
502
503
6L2
708
504
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
Murphy
Rappolt
Hietamaki
Edwards
Dunger
Jones
JE
JE
MM
FH
JC
JB
Parramatta Pool
1W2
12:15 – 2:40
Vince
MC
The Edge Castle Hill
6L1
12:15 – 2:40
P. Singh, Owen
FH
Wondabowl
Castle Hill
Waves
Sydney Ice Arena
1C1
12:15 – 2:40
Munroe, Archer
GC
706
505
12:15 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
BM
JE
Winston Hills
Winston Hills
Around
709
506
701, 702,
711, 6L3,
6L4
Quad/TLC
12:40-2:40
12:40-2:40
12:40-2:40
12:40-2:40
12:40-2:40
12:40-2:40
Ljubicic
Leghorn, Aldabbas,
Letherbarrow
Bowen
Snell, Robertson
Manson, Crouch, Medina,
Parker, Varghese, Vella,
Villigran
Montgomery, Gardner,
Georgopoulos, Gregory,
Rawat, Relf, Wawrzyniak
MC
JP
JD
House Sport
Gooden Res
School Oval
Boot Camp
YEAR 7 SPORT
7S
7R
7U
7B
7I
7K
NON SPORT
SPORT
DETENTION
School
507
12:40-2:40
Daly
MC
Touch
Blacktown Indoor $4.50
Touch
Blacktown Indoor $4.50
Cricket
Ice Skating $8
School
School
713
801
707
4L4
1TD
802
3MU1
LIB
12:40 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:40 – 2:40
12:15 – 2:40
12:40 – 2:40
12:40 – 2:40
12:40 – 2:40
12:40 – 3:00
Kyrios
Kumar
Estacio
D’Souza
Sanders
Weingarth
Neville
Woods
JC
JD
JC
FH
MC
JB2
GC
MM
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