GREAT RESULTS FROM
YEARS 7 AND 9

The NAPLAN results for Year 7 and Year 9 2009 were very high.  I would particularly like to commend the year 9 girls for their exceptionally high level of achievement in the writing section of the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy, where they were on regional average.  Whilst our school was well above state average in every section of these national assessments, the average results in across the Northern Sydney Region were even higher again.  This is due, in part to the large number of academically selective schools in the region.

The fact that we had school results that mirrored the very high regional results in any section of NAPLAN, is worthy of great commendation and celebration.  I would commend al of the students who applied themselves with diligence to these assessment items and to the teaching staff who have worked in every key learning area to help improve literacy and numeracy results.  This is not only the work of our English and Mathematics teachers but a responsibility that goes across all teaching areas.

I would however, particularly acknowledge the work of our English teachers who have put in a lot of additional effort to improve the narrative writing skills of our year 9 students.  This was an area that was not strong in last year’s results across NSW and is one where our school had demonstrated highlevels of achievement in 2009.

To any parents who have not received the NAPLAN results  for their child………they were distributed to the students on Tuesday of last week.  The year advisers Ms Suttle – for Year 7 and Mrs Cheney – for Year 9 have any remaining results.  Both year advisers are now back from the year 9 camp and available for any students who need to collect their NAPLAN results.

KILLARNEY HEIGHTS HIGH WILL BE FEATURED ON CHINESE TELEVISION
This week we had a film crew from Guangdong Television in conjunction with Australian Education International – attached to the Australian Consulate – General in Shanghai visit out school.  They interviewed five of our International Chinese students: Karen Shao, Snow Li, Donald Luo of Year 12 and Kames Wang and Wanting Zhang from year 10 as well as the Dux of school from Beverly Hills Girls High School who has been sending articles back to a Shanghai newspaper about her experiences as a student in Australia.

The above photo shows some of the film crew and our students in conjunction with representatives of the DET International Students Centre – Ms Elizabeth Webber the Manager of DET International and Mr Chris Wen who is the North Asia consultant for DET International.

I would like to thank all of the students and staff who contributed to this positive promotional opportunity for our school.  As previously noted KHHS was the only DET NSW school to be selected for  this 6 part series focusing on the experience of Chinese students studying in Australia.  Most of the emphasis was on the University sector but we look forward to positive segments relating to DET schools as well.

We were very thankful the rain held off on Tuesday for the filming and that the dust storm had not arrived at that stage.

On Wednesday we all felt as if we had been transported to Mars.  It certainly looked like the red planet rather than the blue planet on Wednesday. Due to the high level of dust in the hall – because the smoke ventilators had been open over night, we have rescheduled the 2 unit Mathematics and General Mathematics examinations to the last day of term – Friday 2nd October 2009.

A REMINDER TO ALL FAMILIES
Students are expected to be at school every day in the coming week.  Meaningful class work will be occurring every period – with the exception of the time for the Assembly to farewell Year 12 on Thursday morning – commencing at 9.00am.  It is expected that all students will attend on Thursday to farewell our HSC class of 2009 and wish them well for their forthcoming examinations.

This week will also see a lot more revision for year 10 students in particular as they prepare for their Trial School Certificate examinations at the beginning of next term.

YOUNG TOASTMASTERS CHAMPIONS

I would like to thank the Forest Toastmasters Club for their ongoing efforts with training Young Toastmasters in our school in the art of public speaking.  Particular thanks to Toastmasters Derek and Brian who have been doing this for many years.  Congratulations to Karen Shao who won the Young Toastmasters public speaking competition and to Johannes Michael who was the runner up.  The speeches from all participants were outstanding.  Johannes also received the perpetual trophy for his ongoing contribution to the Toastmasters program over the past 12 months.

I am also pleased to be able to send a photo of Karen’s win to her mother in China.  I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Shao last month in Beijing.  She is in the above photo – on the right hand side, adjacent to Professor Piao (professor of Korean language at the Central University for Nationalities in Beijing)– mother of Min Li in Year 12.

Karen’s speech will be included in the forthcoming school magazine.

Congratulations to Ryan Harris who has been selected for the NSW CHS Boys state carnival for tennis from 3- 5 November 2009.

Thank you to our Environment Team in conjunction with Mr McGinness who have been working on planning more native vegetation in our school conservation area.

Please support Just So Stage Artz at Glenn Street Theatre – the ad is below.  One of our own students Isabella Grillo of Year 7 is one of the performers and all funds raised are going to the Children’s Hospital.

We will publish one more short e-news next week to finalise the term.

Kim Jackson
Principal

CAREERS NEWS

NEWS FROM UAC

**ON-TIME CLOSING**
Wednesday 30 September 2009 is on-time closing date for UAC undergraduate applications. Students must submit their online application - with at least one course preference - by midnight on that date. They then have until 6 January 2010 to add to/change their course preferences.
Applications received after 30 September will incur a late fee.

HSC FINAL PREPARATION LECTURES will be held at the University of Sydney from Sunday 4th – Saturday 10th October 2009. Brochures with details are available from the careers office.
UIC (a member of Group Colleges Australia) has made available a number of cash Scholarships for their Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Business degrees in 2010. If you are interested in finding out more details contact Hank Martin on 0411 462 937.

UNI of Tas offers a fast track Nursing Degree in Sydney. The entire course is taught at St. Vincent’s and Mater Health running over two years or six semesters. Applications are assessed by the UTA’s. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Register your interest in the course online to receive an information pack. After you receive your information pack complete the application online by the closing date 30 September 2009.
http://www.fasttracknursing.com/index.telephone  1300  338  816  for more  information.

University of Wollongong is running its second Engineering Summit for Young Women, to be held 11-15 January 2010.

This is a great event, aimed at girls from throughout NSW who are entering Year 11 in 2010 and who do well in maths and science, and who would like to know more about a career in engineering.
See Ms McDermott for more information.

Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Traineeship Program
HCF is one of Australia’s largest health insurers. They will offer a traineeship program which will be commence in February 2010 for a period of 12 months providing an excellent opportunity to gain practical work experience while completing the Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Applications close 4 December 2009.
Applicants should send an application letter and resume to vmueller@hcf.com.au or mail to:
Human Resources
GPO Box 4242
Sydney 2001. Enquires to (02) 9290 0204 or (02) 9290 0405.

TAFE
 Popular courses require an application form.   Applications  are  now  open  for  Semester  1,  2010  and  close  on  30  October  2009.   For  a  full  list  of  courses  that  require  an  application  to  go  www.tafensw.edu.au/applyenrol/

Chocolate Degustation / Kenvale Information Morning

Enjoy some chocolate tasting (complimentary) and learn about the wonders of chocolate.
There will also be an explanation of Kenvale's Event Management and Hospitality courses, and College tours.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10am to 11am
Where: Kenvale College, Hospitality & Event Management,
38 High Street, Randwick 2031.
RSVP to Bernie McFarlane at mcfarlaneb@kenvale.edu.au

Careers in Automotive Industry

Autostart is backed by MTA Apprenticeships Plus and offer Pre-Apprenticeship Courses for Year 10 to 12 School leavers who are interested in a career in the Automotive Industry.

Autostart courses provide an opportunity for interested school leavers who meet the eligibility criteria to participate in a relevant Pre-Apprenticeship Course where they will gain valuable insight and experience in the automotive industry. See Ms McDermott for more information.

Raffles College of Design and Commerce Applications for scholarships to study at Raffles College of Design and Commerce next year close at the end of this month. Potential students need to get their applications in by September 30 for the opportunity to win one of six scholarships to study Commerce, Design or Arts degrees in 2010. For more information and images contact Sue Nelson, Quick Thinking Communications, 0403 343 275, email sue@qtcommunications.com or Coral Cooksley at Raffles on 02 9922 4278, or email coralcooksley@raffles.edu.au

NSW Government Cadetships

The NSW Government is offering cadetships in office administration and customer service, assistants in nursing farm assistants and information technology support.
At the end of 12 months, the cadet will be permanently employed in the NSW Public Sector.

The applicants must be under 25, have HSC (or be studying to attain it) and be permanent residents of Australia
For more info contact:
Robin Saunders, Adviser
Phone: 9228 3607
Email - CADETS@dpc.nsw.gov.au

News from Charles Sturt Uni

As part of the application process for Pharmacy, Veterinary Science and Dentistry at Charles Sturt University, a supplementary application form must be submitted. These are available online from 1 August every year. They must be received by CSU no later than 30 September. To download a form just visit www.csu.edu.au and search for the desired course. Click on How To Apply and you’ll find the forms. If you need any further assistance please don’t hesitate to call CSU on 1800 334 733.

Scholarships

The School of Business is currently offering five $3,000 scholarships ($1k per annum), available to those HSC school leavers who apply for the Bachelor of Business (Marketing) program via PREP. Three scholarships will be offered to those students looking to attend on-campus at Bathurst, and two scholarships for on-campus at Albury. Students can still be eligible if they choose to defer studies until 2011. For more information visit www.csu.edu.au

Foundation Scholarships
Applications are now open for undergraduate scholarships with the Charles Sturt Foundation. The Charles Sturt Foundation provides over 200 undergraduate scholarships at the Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses of Charles Sturt University. http://www.csu.edu.au/student/scholarships/undergraduate/index.htm

Standalone degrees offered at CSU
With the suspension of two double degrees at Charles Sturt University (CSU) - Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design)/Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) and Bachelor of Arts(Photography)/Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Arts), school leavers interested in these areas are investigating the standalone degrees offered at CSU. If you’re one of these students, and want to find out about other options, visit www.csu.edu.au or call 1800 334 733.

Flexible entry for the Bachelor of Social Work Course – UAC Code 511615
Flexible entry is available into the Bachelor of Social Work course for UAC applicants with up to five (5) points lower than the required cut-off score (ATAR), and on the basis of achievement of Band 4 or above in English and one other category A HSC subject at Band 4 or higher.  No separate application is necessary as the Faculty will automatically consider applicants whose score falls up to a maximum of 5 points lower than the cut-off - of course, students wanting to be considered will need to list the course as one of their preferences.
Note:  Flexible entry is also available for our Bachelor of Education courses.  Further information on flexible entry can be found on the University website at
http://www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/flexible_entry.shtml#edu

New Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood (0-5years)
A new Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood will be offered next year.  Details of the course are as follows:
Location: Camperdown
UAC code: 511612
Duration: Four years full-time
Career opportunities: This degree gives students a professional qualification to teach in early childhood (0–5) settings. Early childhood is a high priority for both Commonwealth and State governments in Australia. Qualified early childhood teachers are in high demand.
Additional Information: This course also examines the important relationships between the early childhood educator, parents, caregivers and the community.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Applications for First Semester 2010 are now open. On time applications close on Monday 30 November 2009.
Students from the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE (Bradfield, Crows Nest, Hornsby, Meadowbank, North Sydney, Northern Beaches and Ryde Colleges) who have completed one of the following courses with a credit average or higher may apply online directly to Macquarie for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration:

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Business
• Advanced Diploma of Marketing
• Advanced Diploma of Management

Successful applicants who have completed the relevant modules in one of the above courses will receive 24 credit points towards their Bachelor of Business Administration.

Students who have completed a previous version of one of the above courses, e.g. the Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing) or Advanced Diploma of Business Management, may submit an application however their credit for previous studies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Applications for Semester 1, 2010 are now open. On-time applications close on Monday 30 November 2009.
Application Form 
Administrative Enquiries:
Coursework – Student Enquiries
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Ph: 02 9850 6410

Managing HSC Stress Program
Health Psychology Unit
Royal North Shore Hospital
Ph: 02 9514 4077

This is a 4-week program for students who are currently completing year 11 and year 12.
The program aims to assist students to better manage the stress of the HSC and teaches a broad range of skills that can be helpful in any stressful situation. It can also be useful for students who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or low mood.
The next program will be run in Term 4 2009 starting on Monday 2nd November. Sessions will run from 4pm – 5.30pm.
The Managing HSC Stress Program is run free of charge however bookings are required.
For more information or to book a place in this program, please call 9514 4077. All services are confidential.

IDP SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXHIBITION 
2 OCTOBER 2009
10 AM – 5.30PM
Mercure Hotel, Sydney
This event will provide the opportunity for students to meet with more than 26 Institutions, including Universities in NSW and other states, TAFE NSW and Private colleges representatives and collect all information in one venue. Email vick.tran@idp.com for more information or phone 8260 3309.

WSROC Intake Interviews for Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Click here for further information

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the year 12 students
GOOD LUCK in their final exams and all the best for their future.

Ms McDermott

JUST SO STAGE ARTZ

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PARENT LINE NEW SOUTH WALES

Parent Line now has a new website
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Mosman Rowing Club
School Holiday Rowing Programme
and Talent Identification for Competitive Club Rowing
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