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YEAR 12 DEPUTY

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F R E S H I E I N F O C U S 03

PRINCIPALMR FRANK PIKARDT

It appears that they have settled in quickly and it has been a delight to meet many of them. I challenged them on their first day to try meet a new person every day and to quickly “buy in” to the ethos of the school. I hope that has been the case for all of them. May I extend a very warm welcome to all our new parents. Communication is really important and through emails, regular newsletters, our website, Facebook page and Twitter account I am certain that you will be able to keep abreast of what is happening in the school.

The 2017 HSC results were excellent and once again provided a strong acknowledgment of the wonderful teaching and dedicated learning of our students. Below are the highlights of the 2017 HSC results. A more comprehensive analysis will appear in the School’s Annual Report.

Highlights of our 2017 HSC results include:• A top ATAR of 99.20 achieved

by Joy Jin and Will Carter.• Kalliste Hardy on the All-Rounders list

for Band 6 results in all subjects and recipient of the Freshwater Community Bank academic scholarship.

• Alex O’Brien came First in the State in Industrial Technology, Ethan Neville finished Second and Zane Wilcox finished Tenth.

• Joy Jin finished Third in the state in English as a Second Language

• Max Mayer-Rayment, Maya Williams, Isabella Kalucy and Claire Gaspar having their major works accepted for Artexpress while Andrea Gjkovic, Grace Timmins and Tiani Schaefer were nominated.

• Joy Jin and Lachlan Power were nominated for Encore in Music.

• Tiani Schaefer, Ben Douneen, Alex O’Brien, Zane Wilcox, Ethan Neville and Jordan Pepper had their major work accepted for InTech in Industrial Technology while Jackson Kidd, and Gemma Moran were nominated.

• Ben Douneen and Tiani Schaefer were selected for Shape 2017.

• 136 Band 6 results (results above 90%). 29 separate courses had at least one student in Band 6.

Welcome back to what I am sure will be a happy and prosperous year for all the students, in particular our 331 Year 11 students who come to us from 28 different schools.

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I have been greatly impressed by the number of students who have been to see me for coaching sessions and wanted to focus on one aspect of these interviews, listening skills.

I always talk about listening modality in these conversations and usually include a question along the lines of: “If I were watching you in class listening and working, what would I see?”

Deep listening is intense and students would employ this kind of listening when being issued with an instruction or at times, when a teacher stops the class and says: “I want your full, undivided attention”. It is usually associated with absorbing a key instruction, skill or concept.

Active listening is the other mode that is successful for most people, especially

the restless! It involves capturing and grabbing what is being presented, not focusing on time, not being distracted by others, writing and describing what is being seen, including personal reactions to subject matter both written and visual, and maintaining the presenters pace. As active listening can be fast paced, the notes may in the first instance, be convoluted or jumbled, but with a small amount of time invested each night to tidy and edit, could prove to be an incredibly accurate record of what went on in a particular lesson. For those of us with a short span of attention, it is a wonderful practice to develop.

I would like to wish all students a productive and successful term one, where simple changes are implemented such as listening in the classroom.

It has been a busy few weeks for Year 12 settling back into school after a six week holiday.

YEAR 12 DEPUTY PRINCIPALMR CHRISTOPHER MORTIMER

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With many of our Year 11 students being born in the Year of the Snake (2001) it is an interesting time to consider the stereotypical traits they represent. Whilst people born in the Year of the Dog are considered independent, sincere, loyal and decisive according to Chinese zodiac, our Snakes are a symbol of wisdom and wit, sensitive, humorous, sympathetic, determined and passionate. These attributes can hold them in good stead into the future and all of which will be needed to get them through the HSC! Students have now been in classes for a few weeks and have settled in well, building a strong rapport with their classmates, teachers and Super 7. With a sense of nervousness and apprehension behind them, it is important that they begin to establish positive learning routines and take the opportunity to refine their study times and techniques. I suggest that students

timetable two hours of study/revision for each subject per week. I also recommended that they start sooner than later to build a strong foundation for future academic success. The HSC can be a stressful time for students (and parents) so please keep an open dialogue at home and with the school if there is anything you think we would benefit from knowing. Parents of Year 11 are invited to a non-formal “Welcome to Freshwater” evening on Tuesday 27th February starting at 7pm in the school Undercroft. Parents will have a chance to meet teachers and other parents while enjoying a catered supper. I look forward to meeting you again.

Happy Chinese New Year to all those who have recently celebrated the beginning of the Year of the Dog.

YEAR 11 DEPUTY PRINCIPALMR DARREN PERCY

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Overall, it is pleasing to see students have listened to this message and are, thus far, showing a mature attitude in meeting expectations. With half yearly exams fast approaching, students can access support by attending our Homework Club study sessions in the library on Mondays after school as well as Faculty Hubs on alternate Fridays. With continued interest in Mr Watkinson’s ‘Unplug and Play Games’ initiative, we have extended these to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch break. We have also opened these up to interested Year 11 students and we were pleased to see Year 12 taking the opportunity to welcome new students to the board games on offer.

We encourage Year 12 to work on achieving a balance between academic pursuits and wellbeing in their final year of study. With many students working in part-time, weekend or after school employment, a balanced approach is best practice for

attaining personal best success. This balance includes participating and supporting each other in school events. As such, their last school swimming carnival in Week 5, themed ‘Under the Sea’, is a great chance to get involved, either competing or just coming along in costume to cheer on peers.

Another exciting event to look forward to and celebrate friendship and camaraderie is the Year 12 Formal at Luna Park on Thursday 27th September 2018. This is a special night for students, family and staff to come together and tickets are now available online at https://www.trybooking.com/351147 . Cost $145pp.

We congratulate Year 12 in making a positive start to the year.

Year 12 began the Term with a welcome back school assembly where Mr Pikardt reminded them of the importance of punctuality and attendance.

DAVIDWATKINSON

JENNIBRADSTREET

KIMHAMILTON

Y E A R 1 2 A D V I S E R S

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT CELEBRATIONS 2017!

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2018 has started very smoothly. The students are looking excited and ready to learn and we are so happy that they’ve made the choice to come here. Throughout the first week of school, students participated in orientation activities which let them get acquainted with the staff and their peers. This year, students were placed in to ‘Super 7’ groups. Each Year Adviser met their cohort in groups of seven and it was fantastic to see their enthusiasm and creativity! The students now have at least six new friends and can put a face to the name of their Year Adviser. We are very much looking forward to continuing this initiative so that each student feels confident and comfortable as part of the Freshie family.

Interest groups have been nominated and will be attended by students once a fortnight. This is a wonderful initiative where students participate in a recreational activity with their peers and a teacher who shares that interest. Students can play sports, join a book club or do some meditation, providing another opportunity to extend their friendship groups and become better acquainted with their teachers. We look forward to meeting all parents at the “Welcome to New Parents” evening on Tuesday 27th February. This event occurs from 7-8.30 pm in the school Undercroft and refreshments are provided.

Welcome to Freshie, Year 11! We hope you have settled in, made new friends and maybe reconnected with friends you haven’t seen since primary school.

SHANNON COOPER

JANELLEWHITE

CHARLOTTEGREEN

Y E A R 1 1 A D V I S E R S

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STAFF AT CHRISTMAS CONCERT CELEBRATIONS 2017!

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Students will be studying a Module called “Reading to Write” in Term 1 and they will develop the skills that they will need for their Year 12 Module: The Craft of Writing. The team have been extremely busy writing and developing these new units and the English faculty are excited to be starting something new with our Year 11 students in 2018.

This means, of course, that we say goodbye to the old HSC courses in English. Introduced in 2001, it has been challenging guiding students of the English subjects for 17 years. So goodbye to the Area of Study, farewell “Comparative Study of Text” and “Context” and good night, and good luck to “After the Bomb”. In 2019, we look forward to studying with Year 12: Textual Conversations, Worlds of Upheaval and The Craft of Writing.

The HSC results in 2017 contained a host of good news stories for students and for the Faculty. Joy Jin finished third in the

state in English as a Second Language, Ella Crowley scored a perfect 50/50 for her Extension 2 major work - a suite of poetry called Some Infinitely Gentle, Infinitely Suffering Thing. The Extension students were particularly strong this year and there were a host of outstanding results across all the English subjects.

We also welcome new staff to the Faculty. Rebecca Stock started with us here at Freshwater in Term 4 of 2017 and Connie Orehov in Term 1, 2018. You can read more about them in Teacher in Focus.

James GordonHead Teacher English

The English Faculty will implement a brand new English syllabus in 2018 for Year 11 and we will see those students do a brand new HSC course in 2019.

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T E A C H E R S I N F O C U S

Coming to Freshie was a big change from my previous school and while I’ll always have fond memories, I’ve loved every second of being here. I started my teaching degree at Sydney Uni back in 2007 not really knowing if it was truly what I wanted to do, but after six years working with amazingly diverse, talented young people, including those I’ve met in the last Term, I know I’d never want to do anything else. The real joy in teaching for me is in watching my students develop their confidence as writers, readers and theatre makers, and in being able to help them realise that they can achieve even more than they might believe they can. I’m happy to be a member of the Freshie family and look forward to seeing my students smash their goals for this year as they head toward the HSC.

REBECCA STOCK

Prior to coming to Freshie I was lying on the beach, enjoying a book and also studying at Sydney University to be an English/Drama teacher. I am motivated to teach because of those who taught me, and I hope I can impart the care and wisdom to my students that was shown to me in high school. I also love acting/performing and having classes bring my audience to me! I love the Freshie community, its a group of people straight from the surf; happy to be here and inviting a relaxed vibe to the school. This year, I’d like to shape a group of senior students who find enjoyment at school and can express themselves creatively.

CONNIE OREHOV

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Freshwater Senior Campus has official Facebook and Twitter pages. We hope that these will be a useful tools in allowing current, past and future students, parents, and wider community to engage with our wonderful school and keep up to date with what’s going on. In keeping with DEC policy, this page is registered and all posts and comments to this page will be moderated by an administrator. Make sure when searching the page to ‘like’ that you search ‘Freshwater Senior Campus – Northern Beaches Secondary College’, and look for the black seagull logo as the profile picture.

Please also check our website for up to date information about school events etc., as this page may not be updated daily.

In our attempt to develop autonomous and independent learners, Year 12 will continue to have the opportunity each fortnight (on Friday) to choose a suitable ‘Faculty Hub’ during the timetabled mentoring time. At this time, students will be able to choose independent study, peer /group tutoring or catch up time in designated subject ‘hubs’. Faculty staff will be available to assist and there will be special sessions run by the Careers department and school Counsellor. A reminder that assemblies will still take place fortnightly and that attendance is compulsory. Important HSC information is

often disseminated at these assemblies.

Year 11 have already chosen ‘Interest Groups’ for the upcoming Term. These groups will be held fortnightly on Fridays, and offer students the opportunity to get together for 30 minutes and take part in a leisure activity. The groups will allow some downtime from the ‘busy-ness’ of the school week, and also an opportunity to mix with a range of students from the Year group. A reminder that assemblies will take place on alternate fortnights and that attendance is compulsory.

By now all new Year 11 students should have met their Year Advisers. These staff are the first port of call in terms of any student concerns. If you haven’t yet met, or if there is an issue that needs addressing, here are their names again; Shannon Cooper (A-F) Janelle White/Greg Edwards (G-M), Charlotte Green (N-Z).

We have hit the ground running in 2018 and it is pleasing to see so many new and enthusiastic Year 11 students, plus happy and rejuvenated Year 12 students.

HEAD TEACHERSECONDARY STUDIES

(REL)CATHERINE MORAN

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This opportunity has indicated that all students appear to be settling in extremely well. A new roster is being developed to accommodate students and assist them in achieving their personal best.

The Learning Support Team plays a vital role in ensuring all students get the most out of their time at Freshwater. Regardless of learning difficulties, every student has the right to engage with their learning in a supportive and inclusive environment. This structured and responsive approach is maintained to support a varied range and level of students’ needs. Information sharing is crucial to this process and is guided by information that can be provided. If your son or daughter requires support please share this information so that needs can be assessed and adjustments made to their environment, the curriculum and their instruction.

The team is also continuing to support Year 12 students who might be eligible to apply for Disability Provisions for the 2018 HSC. This process requires evidence to support each application submitted by the school for a provision to be granted. Examples of provisions include use of readers or writers, time extensions, rest breaks and separate supervision. Parents and carers are encouraged to provide evidence so that those students who are considered to be potentially eligible are able to apply. The evidence must be less than 12 months old at the commencement of the 2018 HSC. The ultimate decision on which (if any) provisions will be granted rests with the NSW Education Standards Authority. Please contact the school deputy, Mr Chris Mortimer, if you have any questions.

As we settle into school routine I have been catching up with Year 12 students and introducing myself to Year 11 students.

LEARNING SUPPORTCO-ORDINATOR

MARIE-ANNE SYKES

It is a statement full of promise and purpose, flowing with resolutions and good intentions. Yet how many people would say at the end of the year that it had been happy?

What does it mean to be ‘happy’? It means different things for different people. It could be a day surfing or a new handbag but this tends to bring transient joy. Research across cultures and age groups indicate that the critical elements of happiness include the following1. Sense of purpose2. Sense of control3. Significant relationship and4. SpiritualityOne of the tasks for us, as Counsellors at Freshwater, is to ensure that students have some of the skills to help make themselves happy. This is particularly difficult amidst the stress and anxiety of the build up to the HSC but not impossible and takes a team effort.

Freshwater is particularly lucky to have a wonderful motivation team including Year Advisers, mentors, and Careers Advisers and dedicated teaching staff.

Spike is available on Mondays and Fridays. Students can just drop in and make an appointment and parents can contact him through the school.

Caroline is the Support Counsellor and is ‘on call’ as needed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.So let’s “Make a Happy New Year”

Happy new year! It’s the first thing we say to herald in a new year but have you actually stopped to think what this means?

SCHOOL COUNSELLORSREGISTERED

PSYCHOLOGISTSCAROLINE POWELL

& SPIKE MACKAY

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STA CO-ORDINATORGIRL’S SUPERVISERBARBARA LEONARD

Students who are passionate about making a difference when it comes to social justice, who care for those less fortunate than themselves or who simply enjoy making others smile are drawn to our STA group every year – taking the focus away from the “me” and helping others certainly helps create greater personal resilience. In 2018 we are embracing two new initiatives – Mike Pawley’s “Happy Days Cambodia” project and “ Bear Cottage ” in Manly, whilst continuing our support for Cancer Council, Salvation Army, 40 Hour Famine, Zonta and make Christmas and Easter visits to the Mona Vale Hospital and the Ware Vets Retirement Village. STAs also learn about the plight of the “homeless” within Sydney through full day workshops in Wooloomooloo. We ask you all to give as much support to these initiatives, particularly to our fundraising through our Mufti Days for “Happy Days Cambodia” and “Bear Cottage”.

BEAR COTTAGEBear Cottage is the only children’s hospice in New South Wales, one of only two in Australia and the only one in the world affiliated with the children’s hospital. Here, support respite and end of life care for children with terminal illnesses and their families is provided. Bear Cottage, situated in Manly, aims to be as far removed from a hospital environment as possible.

WITHIN THE MODEL OF POSITIVE EDUCATION, “MEANING” IS DEFINED AS UNDERSTANDING, BELIEVING IN

AND SERVING SOMETHING GREATER THAN YOURSELF AND DELIBERATELY

ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFITS OF OTHERS. THE INTRINSIC VALUE OF CONTRIBUTING TO OTHERS

AND THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES A STRONG RATIONALE FOR A FOCUS

ON PURPOSE WITHIN SCHOOLS. INSTILLING STUDENTS WITH A SENSE OF

RESPONSIBILITY TO THE WORLD AND A COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS IS A VALUABLE OBJECTIVE. IN ADDITION TO

BEING WORTHY IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT DOING THINGS FOR OTHERS, AND HAVING A SENSE THAT LIFE IS PURPOSEFUL AND MEANINGFUL,

CONTRIBUTES TO STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

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HAPPY DAYS CAMBODIA!Our aim is to create awareness of the poverty affecting schooling in Cambodia and to provide aid to impoverished children striving for an education in very difficult circumstances. By working closely with our Cambodian friends, we can make a difference. A little money can do so much to change opportunities for kids who deserve the same chance in life that ours have had. MIKE’S RATIONALEDuring the 1970s Cambodia suffered the second worst genocide in history after the holocaust when over two million of the seven million population died , many at the hands of pol pot. All educated people and their families, land owners, business people, public servants, were executed . All schools and shops were closed for five years. In this period of the Vietnam War, more bombs were dropped on Cambodia than any other country in history. Land mines remaining after the war have killed more than 100,000 farmers and left 40,000 amputees. There are still over two million land mines in Cambodia. Less than half of all young people go to school. Only 10% complete high school. 85% of the population are peasant illiterate rice farmers living on less than $10 a week.

Mortality rate among juveniles is 20% by age five. Death rate at birth is 130 babies per 1000 born. Life expectancy around 60 years. The Cambodian government under Prime Minister Hun Sen, a former Khmer Rouge enforcer in Pol Pot’s inner circle, is one of the most corrupt in the world. Many farming communities rely on overseas aid for their well-being. This aid has to be given directly in the form of education and welfare programs as any cash will be corruptly siphoned off for personal use. An 18 year old getting work in the city earns $4 a day for a 10 hour day, 6 days a week. “Happy Days” currently funds programs costing $110,000 with over 1000 students being subsidised through various education activities from university level to primary school. The charity has no running expenses. Its area of influence is in the Trach Commune , Siem Reap, near the World Wonder of Angkor Wat, north west Cambodia near the Thai border. Happy days. Mike Pawley, OAM

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YEAR 12 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION EVENINGAn annual event in the FSC Careers Calendar, the University Information Night for Year 12 students and their parents will take place on Monday 12th March from 6.30pm. Four of the Universities have been invited to attend – Macquarie, Sydney, New South Wales and the University of Technology. It is going to be an extremely worthwhile event, always well attended and we urge Year 12 families whose student is eligible for an ATAR to attend. Please mark this date in your diaries. More details to come.

YEAR 12 PARENT TEACHER NIGHTThe Careers Advisers will be available for families to come and talk to. No appointment is necessary. This is a walk up invitation to all families of Year 12.

YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 TAFE COURSE ATTENDANCEAll TAFE courses are under way! Attendance at your Tuesday afternoon TAFE class is compulsory. Under no circumstances should you make appointments during your TAFE class or just not turn up if you are feeling unwell. When you miss your class at TAFE you are missing 4 hours of tuition.

Of course there are occasions when you will be absent. When this occurs, please notify the school Careers Adviser prior to your class. When parents phone the school office please mention that your son or daughter has

a TAFE class on that day. This way the TAFE teacher can be notified in advance of your absence. Like any school subject, it is your responsibility to catch up on missed work.

NB *TAFE CLASSES RUN DURING EXAM PERIODS AND YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND.

MEDICINE 2019 Any Year 12 student hoping to study undergraduate medicine in 2019 please make yourself known to the Careers Advisers ASAP. UMAT – Undergraduate Medical Admissions Exam registration is now open. Go to www.umat.acer.edu.au. You cannot apply for medicine without completing this exam in June.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS• Defence Force Gap Year

Information Evening, Tuesday 20th February, Defence Recruiting 4/9 George St Parramatta, 6.30pm RSVP cptnsw@dfr.com.au

• Athlete USA College Scholarship Information evening, Friday 16th March, Freshwater Senior Campus, 5pm

• HSC half yearly Seminars running on weekends in March in 16 different subjects. Go to http://w w w. h s c i n t h e h o l i d a y s . co m . a u

CAREERS NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES

CAREERS ADVISERMELISSA PENROSE

CAREERS ADVISERMARYANN ROGERS

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ALOHA,I am Ms Karuna Chetty, the new Teacher Librarian. I look forward to assisting you as you navigate your way through the great learning space that is the library!I will provide:

• assistance with research and borrowing books

• assistance completing homework and assignments

• help with essay writing, creative writing, PIP structure and other Key Learning Area support

• hints on time management and study skills

• a listening ear and support!

The Library is a communal space with its primary function being to support students and teachers. We achieve this by providing the resources, equipment and space to facilitate collaborative teaching and learning and to promote reading for pleasure and purpose.

I encourage you to come and use the library space for learning and support. We will also have fun and new library initiatives.

This February we are celebrating our LOVE for books with ‘Blind Date with a Book”.

Cyndie and I are here to help you, please don’t hesitate to ask if you need any help.

We look forward to seeing you in the library

LIBRARY NEWS

TEACHER LIBRARIANKARUNA CHETTY

LIBRARIANCYNDIE WALLACE

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Congratulations to all 2017 HSC students on their excellent results, especially those who studied TAS subjects. Special congratulations to the Industrial Technology students.

Alex O’Brien was awarded First in the state in Industrial Technology, with his Hallway table. Ethan Neville came second in the state with his hollow timber surfboard and Zane Wilcox was Tenth in the state with his cabinet on stand. This is the Second year in a row that Freshwater Senior Campus has been First in the State for Industrial Technology!!

Alex attended a ceremony at NESA at the end of last year, where all students who were awarded first in the state gathered to be recognised for their achievements. Ethan and his board, which achieved the highest marks possible for a project,

was featured at the 2017 HSC NESA launch on Wednesday 31st January, at a special event at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Students have also had their work selected for showcasing in the 2017 HSC exhibitions for outstanding projects. Shape is at the Powerhouse Museum during February to May featuring Tiani Schaefer and Benjamin Douneen with his skate film, and InTech is at Homebush in July, with Alex, Ethan, Zane, Tiani and Jordan Pepper’s projects. Thanks also to their dedicated teachers, Ben Percy and Andrew Lai, who guided the students to success.

Leanne TurnerHead Teacher Technological and Applied Studies

TAS NEWS

ALEX O’BRIEN BEN DOUNEEN

ETHAN NEVILLE

TIANI SCHAEFER

JORDAN PEPPER

ZANE WILCOX

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KNOCK OUT TEAMSThis year NBSC Freshwater have entered the following teams into the CHS Knock Out Competition and trials for these teams are well under way. Stay tuned for updates on how these teams are progressing through the CHS KO competition in future newsletters.

Girls Boys

Netball Rugby League

Soccer Soccer

Waterpolo Basketball

Touch Football Touch Football SYDNEY NORTHThe Sydney North Sports Association are holding trials during Term 1. See below for list of sports. If you wish to trial for these sports then please come and see myself in the staffroom for a trial form as soon as possible. Sydney North comprises of approximately 56 public schools within the Sydney North Region and is a great opportunity for students who are talented in their sporting area to further their sporting endeavours with other students in the region.For more information on Sydney North Sport Association please visit the following website –h t t p : / / a p p . e d u a c t i o n . n s w. g o v. a u

SWIMMING CARNIVALWhere: Manly Aquatic CentreWhen: Wednesday 28th February, Week 5, Term 1 (12:30pm-2:30pm)Who: Competitors only, which means students who are not attending must attend all scheduled lessons that day and students who are competing must attend Periods 1 and 2 that day.How: Students may choose to make their own way to the venue or the college bus will be taking students from Freshwater Campus to the venue at 12pm sharp. Students must return a permission note as soon as possible that indicates they would like to utilise the bus as there are only 24 spots available.

SYDNEY NORTH SECONDARY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BLUE AWARD CEREMONYThe following NBSC Freshwater students received these prestigious awards on the 13th February at Asquith Golf club. These awards are presented to students who have achieved excellence in their chosen sports and recognises the outstanding contribution to school endeavours they have made.Isobelle Pamp (Year 12) – WaterpoloMya Geros (Year 11) – SoftballPihuka Duff (Year 12) - Touch Football

SPORTS CO-ORDINATORJANELLE GARLAND

WELCOME TO ANOTHER EXCITING SPORTING YEAR! I HAVE A GREAT

FEELING ABOUT THIS YEAR FOR NBSC FRESHWATER SENIOR CAMPUS’S

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS. WITH THE OUTSTANDING ATHLETES NOW IN YEAR

12 AND THE NEW EAGER AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR, TALENTED

YEAR 11 STUDENTS, 2018 COULD BE OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR YET.

ISOBELLE PAMP

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F R E S H I E I N F O C U S 21KEY DATES TERM1 2018

M O N T U E S W E D T H U R S F R I

FEB 19-23WK 4

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FEB-MAR26-02WK 5

26 27WELCOME TO NEW YEAR 11 PARENTS NIGHT - 7PM

28SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL COMPETITORS ONLY12.30 - 2PM

01 02

MAR 05-09WK 6

05YEAR 12 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS 4 - 7PM

06 07 08 09

MAR 12-16WK 7

12UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHT 6PM

13PARENT CONSULTATIVE GROUP7:30PM

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MAR 19-23WK 8

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MAR 26-30WK 9

26 27 28 29MUFTI CHARITY DAY

30GOOD FRIDAY

APR 02-06WK 10

02EASTER MONDAY

03YEAR 12 HALF-YEARLIES COMMENCE

04 05 06

APR 09-13WK 11

09YEAR 11 CROSSROADS PROGRAM

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DATE: Thursday, 27 September, 2018TIME: 7pm (be there by 6 for the Ferris Wheel)

PLACE: Crystal Palace, Luna ParkGUESTS: FSC Yr 12 students and parents

COST: $145pp – tables of 10.PAYMENT DETAILS: https://www.trybooking.com/351147

FSC CONTACT: Janelle White (email: Janelle.White@det.nsw.edu.au)

2018 FRESHIE FORMAL IMPORTANT DETAILS

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A | 153 Harbord Rd, Freshwater NSW 2096T | (02) 9905 2634 E | nbscfreshw-h.school@det .nsw.edu.au

@freshiesenior @freshiesenior @freshwaterseniorcampus

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