Cumberland High School

Cumberland High SchoolExcellence in Education183 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford NSW 2118Phone: 02 9871 7718 Fax: 02 9872 5381www.cumberland-h.schools.nsw.edu.auEmail: Cumberland-h.school@det.nsw.edu.auEvents for Term 2, 2017Ljubica’s Clean Sweep!Cumberland High School’s 14 year old Athletics Age ChampionLjubica Momcilovic created history last Friday, winning everyone of the 9 events offered to her at the Athletics Carnival.Ljubica said “I was surprised to win the Javelin, it was the firsttime I’d ever entered that event”. Ljubica representsCumberland in six sports including basketball, touch football, Oztag, athletics, volleyball and netball. She will represent theschool in all of these sports at the upcoming Wauchope carnivaland is looking forward to bringing home the Parson’s Shield!Issue 4 – 02 June, 201706 JuneP&C Meeting 7.00pm08 JuneHelmsman Group Pitch - Boys12 JuneQueen’s Birthday Public Holiday13 JuneMusic Camp Week14 JuneSydney West Cross CountryCarnival15 JuneCommunity Mentoring Breakfast15 JuneMusic Camp – 2 Days19 JuneYear 11 Construction WorkPlacement Week19 JuneYear 7 and 10 Parent and TeacherInterviews20 JuneZone Athletics Carnival – 2 Days22 JuneWestern Sydney Careers ExpoYear 11 and 1223 JuneWinter Band Tour23 JuneYear 12 UWS Chemistry Day26 JuneWinter Band Tour27 JunePersonal Best Assembly28 JuneWauchope (Away) 3 Days30 JuneLast Day of Term 218 JulyStudents Return for Term 3

Principal’s VoiceThe Cumberland High SchoolAthleticsCarnivalwasawonderful celebration of sportingexcellence and the Cumberlandspirit. In the pages that follow,you will find photos andinformation about the fantasticstudent performances and results!What a wonderful day!As we progress further into Term2, students have been engaged inactive preparation for theexaminationperiod–consolidating their learning andrefining their skills to excel intheir assessments. As in previousnewsletters, I strongly urgestudents and parents to look atthe excellent resource that theschool has purchased to enhanceacademic results:www.studyskillshandbook.com.auusername: cumberlandhspassword: 183successI also look forward to meetingwith Year 7 and 10 parents at ournext parent-teacher interviews on19 June. Currently, I am in theprocess of reading all studentreports and I am delighted withthe progress and growth that isemerging as a pattern across allyear groups! Well done to ourstudents and keep workingconsistently to ensure that youare achieving your personal best.This year, for the first time we willbe organizing special morningteas and inviting parents tocelebrateoutstandingperformance in the Semester 1report and also to recognizeexceptional growth.Issue 4 – 02 June, 2017Invitations will be issued shortly and I look forward to sharing in thesuccesses of our fabulous learners at Cumberland.Congratulations also to Ms Stead and our talented Science leaders whocontinue to engage and inspire our primary partners (Year 5 students) inour Science enrichment program. The photos capture beautifully theexpression of joy on the faces of our young learning peers from ourCommunity of Schools. (See photos below)Ms M. PikoulasPrincipalFollow us atwww.facebook.com/cumberlandhighschool/

ANZAC DayAlthough ANZAC day is usuallycelebrated on the 25th April, wecelebrated it a day late on the 26thApril, which was the first day ofTerm 2. It was, as always, aceremony to remember our fallenheroes, both past and present,who have fought for our countryand those who still fight forAustralia.WithourwonderfulMCs,Gabriella Forlani and Cyrus Lamb,who directed the ceremony andintroduced the different speakersand participants, such as ElinorBickerstaff-Westbrook, who reada heart-felt speech highlightingthe importance of the ANZAChistory and soldiers in today’smilitary. Lachlan Haddock readthe ‘Ode of Remembrance’ whileRose McPherson and MackenzieVerey laid the wreath, andTimothy Marks contributed withan outstanding performance ofthe Last Post and the Rouse. All ofthese students were from Year 10due to our seniors completingexams for their Preliminary andHSC courses.The yearly tradition of our ANZACceremony was a touching event,held dearly in the hearts of all ourstudents and staff within ourschool community. We continueto remember the ANZACs whorepresented, fought and died forour country and will pass downtheir spirit for years to come.Elinor, Gabriella and MackenzieYear 10 Red Australian HistoryIssue 4 – 02 June, 2017Above: In addition to our school ANZAC day ceremony, Cumberland HighSchool students (both past and present) played in the MillenniumMarching Band (MMB) in the City of Sydney’s annual ANZAC Day Parade.Congratulations to ex-student Ben Callaghan who has just been appointedDrum Major of the MMB.

CongratulationsCumbora!2017 Athletics CarnivalOur Athletics Carnival was heldon Friday 26th May 2017 atBarton Park. The weather wasamazing, a beautiful May day!What a fantastic day, with greatenthusiasm from students andstaff. Once again, Mr Pearson’sorganisation was second to nonewith both staff and studentsthoroughly enjoying the day.Although there were manyoutstanding performances on theday, CONGRATULATIONS are inorder for the age champions.CongratulationstoourAthletics Age Champions for2017:20 Records Broken! Alannah Kuka – 4 new records Noah Liu - 2 new records Sam Hunter - 2 new records Madalena Smythe - 2 newrecords Pat Ryan - 2 new records Robin Kim - 2 new records Zion Clarke - 2 new records Josh Hookey - 1 new record Robert Leocumber - 1 newrecord Faith Adeniyi - Kazeem - 1 newrecord Ana Lazarevic - 1 new recordCongratulations all athletes whowill compete in the Zone Carnivalon 20th and 21st June 2017 – youwill be receiving permissionnotes soon.Also, a hugecongratulations and well done toeverysinglepersonwhocompeted and to all the peoplewho showed up to lend theirsupport to their friends, houseand school.A huge thanks of course to MrPearson and all the staff andcompetitors involved in theevents. One must not forget allthe student helpers and MissFrew those involved in thePrefects’ BBQ.Thank you to everyone whoparticipated. All students whocompleted their event alsoearned valuable points for theirHouse as part of the HouseChampionship.AgeBoys ChampionGirls Champion12 yearsRobin KimFaith Adeniyi - Kazeem13 yearsSam HunterSana Yousefi14 yearsPat RyanLjubica Momcilovic15 yearsDylan LaySarah Manafikhi16 yearsBradley HooperAlannah Kuka1st - Cumbora 984 points17 yearsKevin BiTiana Bellamy2nd - Algona 967 pointsThis year, CUMBORA won theAthletics Carnival. The final pointscore for the Athletics Carnivalwas as follows:3rd - Brigalow 959 points4th - Derringbong 818 pointsCongratulations Cumbora!Issue 4 – 02 June, 2017

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Library NewsCongratulations to the studentswho have already completed thePremier’s Reading Challenge. Alibrary Award will be given tothese students in their Englishclasses. For those students whoare still working towards theaward the library has a display ofsuitable books with a folderlisting of all Premier’s ReadingChallenge books that are part ofour Library collectionReluctant ReadersTo engage reluctant readers wehave purchased some new easyto read books that contain manycartoon style drawings. Many ofthese books have sport orpopular themes to make themmore appealing for teenagers.Some of these novels combinehumorous text with funnypictures to keep studentslaughing all the way to the end ofthe book. Graphic novels andmanga are another popularalternative for reluctant readersas the images often convey partsof the story in a comic stylelayout. The library aims topurchase superior quality graphicnovels that convey meaning andprovoke thought. Some of thesegraphic novels have been createdfrom works by popular authorssuch as Anthony Horowitz andJames Patterson.Ms K. AlexanderTeacher LibrarianIssue 4 – 02 June, 2017

attending the Western SydneyCareers Expo on 22 June.Please visit Cumberland CareersCorner ://www.facebook.com/CareersCornerImportant Dates18 May- 21 Jun22 Jun28 Jul31 Jul –4 AugYear 12 Career PlanningGroup MeetingsWestern Sydney CareersExpoYear 10 CareersConferenceYear 10 WorkExperience weekYear 12MeetingsCareerPlanningFollowing our year 12 post-schooloptionsseminardayandinformation evening for parents,Ms Sisala will be meeting with allyear 12 students in groups of 4 tomap out their career plans, A, Band C.During these meetings studentswill be signing up for personalisedcareersemailsfromwww.jobjump.com.au and candiscuss further study options,pathways to university, bonuspoints, scholarships, cadetships,SRS, EAS and career interest areas.Western Sydney Careers ExpoExcursionAll year 12 students as well asselect year 11 students will beIssue 4 – 02 June, 2017Career Expo success for studentslies in effective preparation. Hereare 10 Career Expo visit successtips for students:1. List the priority exhibitorswith the ‘must visit’ at the topof list2. If they are busy make a timeto come back and see them.Don’t leave the expo withoutvisiting the “must see”exhibitors3. Allocate time to spend witheachofyourpriorityexhibitors4. Non priority exhibitors can bevisited if you have time5. Prepare an introduction. Keepit short. Introduce yourselfand say why you’re interestedin this career or a particularstudy area6. Have a list of questions to ask.Don’t leave it to memory.7. Take notesinformationandgather8. Ask for their business card orget their name and email tofollow up9. Before moving on make sureyou’ve got the contact detailsof the person you spoke to soyou can follow up. Don’texpect them to contact you.When you get home, sendthem a “thank you” email andif they were going to emailyouinformation, remindthem.10. Take the visit seriously.It’s about your future soit’s important you focusand don’t get distracted.Western Sydney Uni Year 12Free HSC Study Sessions3 to 7 JulyUnlock your potential for greatexam results by attendingWestern Sydney University'sFREE HSC Study Sessions forYear 12 students in theupcoming July school holidays.Facilitated by leading HSCteachers, HSC markers and ourUniversity's academic staff, youwill have the opportunity torevise syllabus content and learnstudy skills that will help youmaximise your results come HSCtime.Each session is designed to helpyou boost your exam scores,write better responses andrevise content using a range ofstudy skills and techniques. Youwill also receive a resourcebooklet with sample responses,exercisesandadviceonimproving your performance.Attending the sessions will alsoallow you to meet our currentstaff and students, learn moreabout life at Western SydneyUniversity and ask any questionsyou have about studying at uni.Register today to secure yourspot in your chosen sessions.https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/hsc study sessions/hsc study sessions