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OUR SCHOOL VALUES
‘A Fair Go’
- difference, diversity
‘Have a Go, Go Hard,
Keep Going!’
- doing your best, hard
work, persistence,
curiosity, confidence
‘Go Together’
- community, continuity,
respectful relationships
INFORMATION
NIGHT 28th
OCTOBER 2014
For students
entering
Year 8
for 2015
KEEP THE DATE FREE!
CELEBRATION IN THE
COURTYARD
9th DECEMBER 2014
Brunel Drive
Modbury Heights
South Australia, 5092
Ph: (08) 8263 6244
Fax: (08) 8263 6072
Email: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.theheights.sa.edu.au
Diary Dates
23 October 2014
We are pleased to advise families that we have been able to fill our
Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) position. Cynthia
Fielding will be available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students and families for 15 hours per week on Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Cynthia and Lil Ilcesin (Aboriginal
Education Teacher) will continue meeting regularly with the
students.
We are especially keen to ensure
that our year 12 students have
secure pathways when they leave
school and are supported
intensively in the final weeks before
their exams and final assessment
tasks are due. Cynthia and Lil will be
taking all Year 10/11/12 students to
‘Wirltu Yarlu - The University of
Adelaide’ on Wednesday,
November 5th, to show all the
Cynthia Fielding
students what is available out there
for future career options.
After reviewing our current timetable the total instruction time for
year 12 students was considered inadequate. While the new SACE
has reduced the number of subjects students are required to study
to complete their SACE thus allowing students to focus on more in
depth study of fewer subjects, and consequently more independent
study time, teachers have been concerned about the reduction in
face to face teaching. In response to this situation, the daily lesson
times, home group, recess and lunch breaks have been adjusted. To
accommodate the extra instruction time we have reduced home
group and lunch and added an additional lesson for year 12 subjects.
To manage this change within industrial agreements, the school day
will change slightly on Monday in 2015. School will finish at 2.30pm
on Monday, start times and finish times will remain the same on
Tuesday to Friday. This change has been approved by the Governing
Council. OSHC and relevant bus companies have been advised of the
change.
Monday 8.45am – 2.30pm
Tuesday to Friday 8.45am – 3.05pm
27/10 R-5 Swimming
28/10 Yr 12 Last day formal
lessons
29/10 Yr 12 BBQ Dress Up
Day
3/11 Yr 12 exams begin
3-5/11 Specialist Cricket Trip
(Mt Gambier)
4/11 Finance Mtg 5pm
NEWSLETTER No. 16
Lessons start at 8.45 and, to ensure that students
are in class ready to focus on their learning
promptly, there is a warning bell at 8.40am.
Students can use this time to go to lockers and
settle into routines for the day. Punctuality and
attendance are critical for successful learning and
achievement and a behaviour that all employees
expect. While the article on attendance refers to
Middle School students and routines, the
message and expectations are relevant to all
students.
Remembrance Day
11th November 2014
Last day for Year 11
subject lessons
17th November 2014
Year 11 Exams +
Catch up
18th to 20th
November 2014
Year 12 Valediction
18th November 2014
Celebration of
Success
21st November 2014
Last day for Year 10
students
th
28 November 2014
Year 7 Graduation
1st December 2014
Celebration in the
Courtyard
th
9 December 2014
Yr 9 Round Table
Conferences
3rd December 2014
Contd from page 1
The school fees for 2015 have been set by the Governing Council and verified by the Department of Education. There
has been no increase, with fees remaining the same as 2014. The endorsed fee structure is attached for your
information. Families have an opportunity to provide a response to the Governing Council at a special meeting on
25th November or in writing to the Governing Council Chairperson.
Fees set by the Governing Council provide materials, equipment and services that enable your child to enjoy a
quality education and are similar to schools in the local area. We believe these fees are good value for families at
approximately $1.50 (Junior School) and $2.40 (Senior School) per day per student. We encourage you to support
the quality of education you want for your child by supporting the fee structure and expecting all parents to
contribute equally.
Don’t miss any of the events that have been organised for term 4. Check the term calendar and pencil/populate the
dates in your diary.
Helen Calvert
Principal
DATES FOR RESPONDING TO ABUSE & NEGLECT FOR TERM 4
Tuesday November 18th 9am - 10:30am
Tuesday November 25th 6pm - 7:30pm
Please register your interest at the Front Office
All visitors are reminded to please come to the Front Office to
sign in on arrival at the school.
DECD Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Legislation
require us to record everyone who visits our site.
Thank you.
IGNITE News: Past Students
The Heights School has offered the Ignite Program to gifted students since 1997.
It’s a privilege and honour to hear of our past students’ achievements.
Ben Crisp recently received his PhD, a Doctorate of Creative Writing from the University of Adelaide, and is currently
working on a film script. He reminisces about being involved in the Ignite program and what The Heights School and
its staff have provided him.
“I studied at The Heights School from 1998 until 2002 and went on to study an honours degree in philosophy at the
University of Adelaide, for which I was awarded a travel scholarship to complete my studies at the University of
Lancaster in the UK. I travelled to Europe, learnt about history, art and culture, and when I returned I completed a
doctorate in Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide. Since leaving The Heights School I have been lucky
enough to work as a screenwriter for the film, television and advertising industries, as well as to produce and direct
short films and commercials. Between these projects I've worked variously as a salesman, librarian, actor, tutor,
editor, and as a cable-hand in sports broadcasting.
I love to learn new things—it’s what keeps me interested and motivated, in my work as well as my study. The Ignite
program and the teachers at The Heights School gave me an opportunity to push myself. In high school, and in all of
life, it can be tempting to “lower the bar”. In study, work, even our relationships, there are “bare minimums” that, if
we meet them, ensure we can get by safely, and comfortably, without having to break too much of a sweat. The
Ignite program helped me discover how much more exciting and rewarding it is to push myself beyond the bare
minimum, and always to ask more of myself. It also gave me the chance to make friends with people who wanted to
push themselves too, and who have all gone on to wonderful and varied lives and careers.
Our teachers at The Heights School made sure that the pressures of high expectations never outweighed the
benefits that came when we pushed our limits and found new horizons to explore. The greatest gift a student can
carry into their life after school, whether into university, their careers or their relationships, is the mindset that
challenges can and should be met with persistence, confidence and a sense of playful curiosity. It is this mindset that
the Ignite program fostered in me.
Limits can be pushed too far, of course. In Mr Baddams’ English class, I remember a class debate that I decided
would be more entertaining if, instead of actually answering the questions posed, my team performed a series of
increasingly silly skits. There was juggling involved, and wrestling, and a cassette recording played to the class that
culminated in some risky satire about our teacher. Mr Baddams did see the funny side. But I failed that particular
assignment.”
If you know of any past Ignite students’ successes please contact Sharon
Tibbits, P-12 Gifted Education Senior Leader at
[email protected].
Ben at his PhD graduation
CONGRATULATIONS…..
Scott Carnie-Bronca has received runner-up in the Junior Section of
this year’s Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of
the Year Awards for his star trail photo titled "Rings in the Sky".
The short-listed photographs will be on display at the SA Museum
until 30 November, then the exhibition will tour around Australia.
A link for the website where all the short-listed photos can be found
is:
http://www.anzang.samuseum.sa.gov.au/
Congratulations to Aidan Lake and Jared Gilliam for representing the
Tea Tree Gully District at the SAPSASA Athletics Metro Championships
on 23rd September.
Aidan came 6th place in the Shot Putt, throwing 8.84m. Jared came
7th place in the 800m, running 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
Well done boys, fantastic effort.
Mrs Rothery
Aidan Lake
Jared Gilliam
SENIOR NETBALLERS WIN AGAIN
The Senior Girls Netball team capped off a stellar season by recently
winning the North East Vista Weekly Sports competition for the second
consecutive year. Remaining undefeated throughout the term, the Girls
rounded out their efforts with a superb 30-23 win in the Grand Final
versus Modbury HS.
Congratulations goes to: Elysha & Taylah Willis, Chloe & Courtney Paton,
Chelsea & Chantell Bentley, Amy & Chelsea Shirlock, Hannah Best, Emily
Green, Emily Westmoreland, Winona Gibb, Jessica Zanoli.
A great effort girls, well done!
Andrew Costello (Sports Co-ordinator)
MILO T20 Blast at Athelstone in Term 4 for boys and girls wanting to start
playing cricket!
Wednesday nights at Athelstone Oval, 5:30-6:45pm. No equipment
required and a great way to have a go at cricket!
$99 for 8 weeks of the program, T20 Blast pack with shirt and hat, and guaranteed an offer to play on Adelaide Oval
during the Test Match!
Go to www.t20blast.com.au to register or for more information.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORT
The Heights Players
defeated The Golden Grove
Allstars. 52 - 23Congratulations
Indoor Soccer 15 & Under 16th
October 2014
Heights Hammers defeated
Jamacan 5 to 2
Will Ndabarinze - 5 goals Congratulations
U10 Basketball
Heights Hotshots
defeated Dernancout 22
-6
A win!
The Heights Under 12
Basketball
Flameraiders Results
for Term 3
Lost 2
Won 8
Well done!
ACHIEVEMENT
Principals' Award winners from the Senior School
Assembly, awarded to students for receiving
straight A's in Term 3. Pictured are to Lachlan
Gosling, Yamini Dave, Emily Yeo , Emma Murphy,
David Hin, Julia Riches and Jason Ducker . Absent
from photo Amber Mussolino, Chelsea Shirlock and
Shannon Chamberlain.
Back row L to R: David Hin, Lachlan Gosling, Jason Ducker
Front row L to R: Emma Murphy, Julia Riches, Yamini Dave, Erica Yeo
MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTSTANDING
ACADEMIC AWARDS
YEAR 6/7
Bethany Brookes
Justin May
6/701
6/701
Naomi Blackmore
Bonnie Van Der Veer
Alexandra Wilson
6/704
6/704
6/704
Katherine Hatchard
Elyssa Yeo
Japan Dave
Jaimee Lake
6/705
6/705
6/705
6/705
806
806
807
807
Tom Ducker
Joonghoon Park
Marija Maric
Stephanie Park
807
807
807
807
Caitlin Gosling
Edlene Marinas
Ella Genrich
Jennie Tran
807
807
807
807
903
903
906
Marsha Makarushkina
Royce Ilano
Shreeya Naval
906
906
906
Chroran Kurban
Anne Nah
906
906
YEAR 8
Nadia Mattock
Shenyll Datario
Shalisha Gilliam
Tara Shirlock
YEAR 9
Christian Franceschilli
Brodie Latham
Nikki Curl
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
YEAR 6/7
Brittany Berry
Ella Haronen
6/703
6/705
Charlotte Curl
Amber Habbershaw
6/703
6/705
Monique Habbershaw
Shannon Blyth
6/704
6/705
801
803
806
806
806
807
807
807
Ashleigh Miller
Polina Pribytkova
Raphael Pelaez
Sarah Sabateen
Tasmia Haque
Jasmine Booth
Tejas Hegde
Antony Georgaras
801
803
806
806
806
807
807
807
Kane Lehmann
Priyashna Lal
Holly Stephens
Biju Kurakose
Vishitha Sadipirala
Liam Blake
Gil Eyal
Vanda Trocio
802
803
806
806
806
807
807
807
902
903
Makayla Ellul
Amber Hoffrichter
902
903
Alex Nash
Thomas May
903
YEAR 8
Demi Murray
Natalie Scott
Russell Ilano
Miggy Chuo-Lao
Jeffrey Wibowo
Isabella Tsimeris
Brayden Schutz
Abdullah Sallam
YEAR 9
Tyla MacDonald
Amber Doyle
HOMEGROUP AWARDS
Deklyn Hearn
6/701
Sophie Daskalakis
6/701
Tiahne Marriot
6/701
Josh Appleton
Jordan Smart
Suva Permesel
Jakob Phelan
Max Cebulski
Amber Habbershaw
6/701
6/703
6/703
6/703
6/705
6/705
For showing a high level of ability with his writing skills, producing thorough and
creative work. Also for being a caring and respectful class member, who also
brings joy into the class
For showing great persistence with her learning, always trying hard to produce
work of a high standard, and for showing improvement in the area of organisation
For always persisting and putting in 100% into her work, with the aim of producing
work of a high standard
For persisting when things get hard and aiming to be the best you can be
For her consistent, responsible efforts and the help/support that she gives to others
For her consistent, responsible and reliable efforts in all subject area
For her consistent, responsible and reliable efforts in all subject area
For being an excellent helper and taking initiative to complete the morning routine
Always using home group time wisely and efficiently
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Frank Krinis
Alexandra Wilson
Matthew Boyce
Ella Haronen
Gabe Williams
Jessie Wattie
6/702
6/704
6/705
6/705
6/705
6/705
Rhiannon Halls
Jack Tanton
Paige Duthy
Shannon Blyth
Amber Habbershaw
Katrina O’Dea
6/702
6/704
6/705
6/705
6/705
6/705
Emilie McPherson
Ethan Cameron-Smith
Binar Rasool
Jaimee Lake
Brian Lee
6/702
6/704
6/705
6/705
6/705
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION 2014
Congratulations to these Year 5 students who sat the 2014 Australian Mathematics Competition and were highly
successful. The students achieved seven Distinctions, nine Credits and four Proficient Awards. Thank you to Ian
London who supported these students weekly to be so successful. Thank you also to their Year 5 teachers, Maureen
London, Pam Weniton, Neil Piggott, plus earlier teachers for supporting these families and students to make The
Heights feel very proud.
Chris Lee
Jovan Maric
Mitch Marshall
Brennan Finch
Jared Gilliam
Jack Marschall
Urvi Gosh
AFTER SCHOOL SPORT
The Heights Players defeated The
Golden Grove Allstars. 52 - 23Congratulations
Indoor Soccer 15 & Under 16th
October 2014
Heights Hammers defeated Jamacan
5 to 2
Will Ndabarinze - 5 goals Congratulations
U10 Basketball
Heights Hotshots defeated
Dernancout 22 - 6
A win!
2014 & 2015 School Immunisation Program
Only Year 8 students require vaccinations in 2015.
The schedule sessions will again be offered in Term 1 2015. Date to be advised. These
sessions have great benefit to students in increasing their understanding of the vaccines and
also reducing anxiety.
The catch up HPV Program for Year 9 boys draws to a close at the end of 2014.
Boys who were in Year 9 in 2013 and 2014 must have at least one dose of the HPV vaccine
before 31 December 2014 in order to be eligible to receive the remaining doses free of
charge.
If these students do not commence their course of HPV prior to 31 December 2014 they will
be required to pay for all doses of the vaccine (current cost is $146 per dose, totalling $438
for a complete course). The parents of students who miss out on receiving the HPV vaccine
will be required to pay over $400 for the course.
This cost will not apply to any student who has been offered the HPV vaccine in Year 8 since
its introduction in the School Immunisation Program.
Further information is available from:
Immunisation Officer
City of Tea Tree Gully
Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury
D:
08 8397 7266
T:
08 8397 7444
JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Welcome back for Term 4 which is the term that one always wants to put reins on to slow it down. Our preschool
and R-5 children have enthusiastically returned and are working towards producing their personal best in every
subject. The engagement and learning in all class settings is a real excitement to us as we move around the Junior
School.
R-5 SWIMMING IN TERM 4 WEEK 3
The organisation and planning of Swimming at the Elizabeth Aquadome next
week from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October is mostly complete. We thank all
families for your support with forms and meeting payment deadlines, thereby
ensuring we will have a very positive start on Monday. All transport to the
centre is by private bus company. We know that traditionally our R-5 Heights
students enjoy swimming week and their learning and development of water
skills is extremely important for life.
PRESCHOOL MATTERS
Our Preschool staff team have been very focussed on planning transition for our children to
school and organising the ‘Preschool Matters’ same first day enrolment and information
meeting for our 2015 Pre-school children next Monday 27th October, 2014. The meeting will
be held in our Preschool from 9:30am to 10:30am. We are looking forward to meeting Susan
Martin who has been appointed to The Heights Preschool as a full time teacher in 2015.
Whenever we visit the Preschool the way our children learn, play and interact is most
impressive. I commend the staff team in partnership with you as parents and carers for great
work being done to successfully allow every child to grow and learn new skills.
R-5 CLASSROOM PLACEMENT FOR 2015
The 2015 class placement process will begin around Term 4 Week 5 and always involves your child’s class teacher.
Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to provide information about the best possible placement for
2015. The class teacher will make the best possible placement based on all information supplied. There is a proforma
note available at the Junior Student Services Office that can be collected or sent by email if you contact our
wonderful Student Services Officer Donna Beaty. We cannot take requests for teachers but will do the best to cater
for your child being supported to learn socially, emotionally and educationally. The form must be returned to either
your child’s class teacher or Donna in the Junior School Office by no later than Monday 7th November, 2014. This
form is only required for specific and sometimes more sensitive requests that cannot be passed onto the class
teacher.
Information about your child’s placement for 2015 will be sent home with your child’s report on Wednesday 10th
December 2014 in Term 4 Week 9.
CF1 ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations and thank you to our CF1 Year 3 class for a wonderful assembly on Thursday 23 rd November. We
congratulate all students who received certificates or performed on Thursday. Our accompanying photo gallery will
provide a flavour of this Assembly.
SOME REMINDERS
 Wednesday 29th October: Preschool ‘Kindy on the Park’
 Friday 7th November: 2015 class placement requests to class teacher or Donna Beaty
deadline
 Tuesday 11th November: Special Remembrance Day Assembly organised by CF6
 Thursday 13th November: R-5 Assembly in Drama Room at 9am hosted by CG6 (R/1)
and Ros Harrison
 Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th November: Year 5 Camp at Woodhouse
Neil Piggott
Junior Sub-school Leader
Maureen London
A/P-12 Intervention and Inclusion Leader
MIDDLE SCHOOL Attendance and Punctuality
Regular school attendance and punctuality are both important because:
They both create important habits for life...
The habits that children establish early in life tend to stick with them. If they become accustomed to sleeping late
and coming to school only when they want to, it will establish a pattern for their future decision making.
They increase academic success...
Curriculum content and skills are taught according to SACE and ACARA.
Each skill builds upon the last. If your child misses several days or weeks of school, it is likely that they will have
“gaps” in their learning.
Entering the classroom late not only disrupts your child’s learning but it also disrupts other students who are paying
attention to the teacher. If your child stops to ask other students or the teacher questions as they arrive late to the
lesson, they disrupt that student’s learning as well as the whole class.
Home Group begins at 8:45. Students are expected to put their bag in their locker and collect all
required equipment for lessons 1 and 2 and go straight to Home Group, ready to start the day.
Please support your child, their teachers and fellow students by ensuring they are punctual in arriving at Home
Group and all lessons on time and attend regularly.
PLANNED ABSENCES:
If you know your child will be absent, please write a note in your child’s diary PRIOR to the day of the planned
absence, so the Home Group teacher can mark the roll accordingly.
UNPLANNED ABSENCES:
If your child has been absent please provide a note in your child’s diary with a brief explanation for the Home Group
teacher, the day they return, so the roll can be adjusted to reflect the reason for their absence.
Sharon Tibbits
P-12 Gifted Education Leader
Anne Ryan
Middle School Leader
UNIFORM NEWS
We have recently reviewed our Uniform Shop Prices and as of Monday 13th October our new Price List will be in
effect. We have been able to lower the prices of some items which are ready made for us to order such as Hats, P.E
Shirts, Fleecy Track /Cargo Pants and Mesh Shorts. In some instances we have been able to reduce prices a
significant amount which is great news for families. Due to a price rise passed on by our manufacturer in November
2013, we have had to increase the price of some of our items such as Polo Shirts, Windcheaters, Jackets and Tartan
Skirts by a minimal amount. The new price list is currently displayed on our website and the Uniform Shop Window.
If you don’t have access to the internet, please drop into the Uniform Shop or Front Office to pick up a copy next
time you are passing by. If you have any questions, please enquire at the Uniform Shop during opening hours:
Thursdays: 8:30am-9:30am & 2:30-3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-9:30am, 10:30am-11:00am (recess) & 2:30pm-3:30pm
Please keep in mind that orders can take up to 6-8 weeks to be filled if an item is not in stock so please plan ahead
with uniform requirements where possible.
YEAR 11 STUDENTS
Year 11 students will have received letters about ordering Seniors Polo Shirts/Year 12 Jackets for 2015. These are not
compulsory uniform, it is offered for those students who wish to wear one. Regular uniform shirts/Windcheaters are
able to be worn by Year 12 students. If you have not received a note, please contact Ms Richards.
Seniors Polo Shirt:
Last day to return form: 7TH November 2014
Last day to pay: 28th November 2014
Seniors Jacket:
Last day to return form: 21st November 2014
Last day to pay: 30th January 2015
It is important to try on a sample Seniors Polo Shirts and Jackets in the Uniform Shop before placing your order.
These items cannot be exchanged once embroidered and Year 12 Jackets cannot be re-ordered if a mistake is made
so to avoid disappointment please check your size with Uniform Shop staff.
SECOND-HAND ITEMS
Just a reminder that we have a number of second-hand uniform items for sale in the uniform shop window. If you
would like to sell some second-hand uniform (in good to excellent condition only), please email Dani on
[email protected] with the following information:
 Item description (including condition)
 Size
 Price
 Your name and phone number
Buyers will contact you directly to organise the sale, the Uniform Shop does not hold your stock. When your items
sells, please let the Uniform Shop staff know so we can remove your sign.
WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2014
FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER 2014
Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an
increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society. It is a day on which students, parents and
community members can demonstrate their appreciation for the contributions that teachers have made to
their community.
FOOD & HOSPITALITY
“From latté to cappuccino, or flat white to
macchiato, from oolong to chai, or green to
black, there is a significant growth in coffee,
tea and other hot beverage markets.”
In this second semester, students in the SACE Stage 2 Food and Hospitality class had
an assignment that required them to look at Socio-cultural Influences and Technological Influences within the Food
and Hospitality Industry. In order to complete this task, they had to research the changing image of Australian Cuisine
and its impact on our contemporary society, while taking into account the current and emerging technological
advances in the Food and Hospitality Industry. What better way to do this than to look at the ‘Evolution of Hot
Beverages in Australia’.
Coffee appreciation has become an integral part of the Australian culture. No
longer do we expect to receive the undrinkable, watery coffee of past years, but
top quality single-origin or blended espresso. Sourced from all around the world
in a bewildering array of styles: macchiato, latté, doppio, ristretto, cappuccino
and more! All are made to meet demanding customer preferences - flat, skinny,
soy, decaf, even sometimes without coffee at all!
So the students had to research and develop an opinion on a particular hot beverage of their choice. To aid in their
assignment the students visited the ‘S.A Coffee Academy’ on Gawler Place in the CBD, to participate in a session
about the history of coffee and espresso coffee making.
The trainer/owner of S.A. Coffee Academy Brian Raslan, is a Certified Australian Barista
Judge, Certified World Barista Judge, Australian Barista Championships Judge and AASCA
Executive member. Brian’s judging experience ranges from Barista competitions and Latté
Art Competitions in local, national and international events.
Brian and his assistant Louston, enabled the students to learn techniques and (almost) how
to conquer an industrial coffee machine. Their session included: a brief history of coffee;
selecting and grinding the coffee appropriately; extracting espresso; texturing milk;
organising and preparing the work area; service and presentation; and the cleaning and
maintaining of the espresso machines.
Each student will receive a certificate for their attendance that may
assist in employment opportunities within the Food & Hospitality
Industry.
Well done to all who were able to participate.
Dick Glacken
Food & Hospitality Teacher
2015 MATERIALS & SERVICES CHARGES
Dear Parents/Caregivers
You are cordially invited to attend the Governing Council Meeting to be held in the Middle School at the Heights
School on 25th November 2014 at 6:30pm where the Materials & Services Charges for 2015 will be included on the
agenda for discussion.
Please be aware that legally only Governing Council members are eligible to vote on the changes.
Thank you
Kind regards
DEFENCE INDUSTRY PATHWAYS PROGRAM (DIPP) 2015
INFORMATION
Developing future defence industry workforce skills
South Australia’s Maritime Skills Centre (MSC) and the ASC are preparing secondary students for a career
in the state’s defence industries. The MSC have engaged TAFESA to develop the Defence Industry
Pathways Program (DIPP), which focuses on future skills and capabilities required in the highly skilled
defence industry. The aim is to expose students to skill sets that can be applied to all engineering and
advanced manufacturing career pathways.
The recently completed Advanced Manufacturing Centre based at Regency TAFE houses some of the most
advanced manufacturing technology in Australia. In this course, Year 10 and 11 students will focus on
Advanced Manufacturing while achieving their Stage 1 SACE credits.
This DIPP program requires students to design and build a model submarine. Students produce a design
brief by using industry-standard design and prototyping applications. They then test and analyse their
designs to determine methods of improvement prior to manufacturing the final design solution.
The initial model is built using traditional workshop tools and machinery. The students test and analyse
their model’s performance, determine improvements and refine their model using state-of-the-art
3 dimensional modelling software. The students also use this software to test and analyse the effectiveness
of the model’s design.
The results are then used to inform the design of the final submarine model. Students use reverse
engineering techniques, which involves scanning the design in three dimensions and then creating its
mathematical geometry coordinates. Computer-aided manufacturing software is used to build the final
model. This is done by a conventional milling machine that controls tool cutting paths to remove material
to reveal the final product.
3D Laser Scanning Complex parts can be scanned and converted to 3d models
DIPP7 Information Evening
Parents, students and teachers are encouraged to attend an information evening;
When: Tuesday 28 October 2014
Time:
6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: TAFESA Regency Park campus, Computer room H7
RSVP:
by COB Wednesday 22 October 2014 to Anthony Tonkin 83481979
[email protected] or Leigh White 8348 4422.
Parking details: Off Regency Road, Southern side (map below).
DIPP7 INFORMATION
SESSION ROOM H7
Course Details
Students to attend on Thursdays 9:00am to 3:00pm, Semester 1, 2015
o Venue, TAFE SA Regency campus
o Course cost, NIL this is a fully funded course
o Students will be accredited with a 10 point SACE Stage 1 Technology unit.
DEFENCE INDUSTRY PATHWAYS PROGRAM (DIPP) 2015
APPLICATION FORM
Background
The ASC (formally Australian Submarine Corporation) has for the past six years provided access for
students to study a semester length Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) delivered by Regency
TAFE. The DIPP course provides Year 10 and 11 students with opportunities to develop vocational
skills as well as the ability to study a SACE course with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing while
achieving status in SACE.
DIPP7 - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
With changing workforce requirements, the ASC have engaged TAFESA to develop a new DIPP
program in 2014 with a focus on future skills and capabilities required in the highly skilled defence
industries.
As part of the semester course students will complete a SACE Stage 1 accredited Design and
Technology 10 point unit. In addition, students will develop knowledge and skills in advanced
manufacturing technologies while completing practical activities.
Course Details
Semester 1 2015, Thursdays 9:00am - 3:00pm, starting Thursday 12/2/2015 to 2/7/2015
Course cost – NO COST (Funded by the ASC)
Students will be provided with WHS safety boots, top and pants
Venue, TAFESA Regency campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building
Lecturer: Anthony Tonkin 8348 1979 or [email protected]
Applications are due by Friday 7 November 2014
Who should apply?
Year 10 or 11 students are encouraged to apply.
Criteria for selection into the DIPP7 program include those students who have a sound background
and ability in:
 Science engineering technology and mathematics subjects (STEM)
 Problem solving
 Working in teams
DEFENCE INDUSTRY PATHWAYS PROGRAM APPLICATION
Applications are due no later than COB Friday 7 November 2014
To: Steve O’Connor, Manager Advanced Technology Project E [email protected]
FAX: 8226 3120
Phone: 8226 4362
Note: This application must be signed by your Caregiver, Principal and Teacher Referee
Students name
School
Email address (please print)
Year Level
Date of Birth:
School Address:
2013 Academic results (Semester 2)
Subjects
2014 Academic results (Semester 1)
Grades
Subjects
TEACHER REFEREE STATEMENT
Name of Teacher:
Contact Details:
Phone:
Supporting statement:
Email:
Grades
TEACHER ENDORSEMENT
Name:
Signature
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Date:
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/ 2014
NOTE: The applicant is to complete the next two sections below.
I would like to be accepted into the DIPP6 semester course because? (up to 200 words)
My career directions are? (Up to 200 words)
ENDORSEMENT BY THE STUDENT’S PRINCIPAL
Name:
Signature
……………………………………………..
Date:
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/2014
CAREGIVER PERMISSION
I provide permission for:
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My son / daughter to be involved in the DIPP7 program.
The information provided in this application to be made available to the following
organisations outside of DECD; TAFESA and the ASC to enable communication between
those organisations and the applicant and applicants’ family and for any duty of care
requirements.
Name: ………………………………………………………………………..
Address:
Phone: …………………………………………………………
Signature
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Email: …………………………………………………......
Date:
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/2014