2 February 2015

From the principals

desk:
Welcome back to another
year at Baulkham Hills and a
special welcome to all our
new students, staff and their
families.
I wish to thank Mrs Hawken,
Mrs Johnstone and Mrs
Pigram who stepped up
during my absence last year.
I could only step away from
the school for other DEC
duties because I knew it
would be in great hands
while I was absent. I am
particularly happy to have
returned this year and look
forward to a busy and
successful year ahead.
NEW STAFF members this year
include Ms Johnson (English),
Mr Salter (LOTE), Ms Fletcher
(History),
Mrs
Saravanan
(Support) and Mr Green
(English,
replacing
Mr
McNicol for 2015). At the end
of 2014 we said farewell to
Ms McAlister (English) and Mr
Jones (Social Science) who
both retired. Ms Bishop

(LOTE) has taken a transfer

to another school. We wish
them all well in the future.
THE 2014 HIGHER SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE
examinations
produced some exceptional
results for our students. We
achieved 733 Band 6 results
(above 90% in a subject).

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This was the top result in the state. We had 62 students on the
All Round Achievers List, which means 62 students achieved
over 90% in at least five subjects. We had four students who
achieved the top ATAR of 99.95: Nick Cao, Vansh Desai,
Menolly Lee and Hao (Tom) Li. In addition we had the
following students who achieved in the top 20 places in
subjects:
Samuel Thirurajah

1st Physics, 16th Chemistry

Michael Manansala

2nd Mathematics Ext 1

5th Maths Ext 2
8th Engineering Studies

Francis Farrell

2nd Continuers Hungarian

Rohit Dighe

3rd English (Advanced)

Hao (Tom) Li

4th Physics

Menolly Lee

6th Mathematics

Zachary Gee

6th Mathematics

Kalyan Raguram

8th Biology

Manjekah Dunn

15th Biology

Monica Aung

15th English (Advanced)

Karen Gan

16th English (Advanced)

Edwina Wang

17th Ancient History

Nancy Cai

18th Mathematics

Rishaan Pawaskar

18th Mathematics

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS 2015

School photographs will take place in
Week 2 on Friday 6 February.
Advance
Life
Photography
has
provided payment envelopes and
these will be distributed to students.
Payment may be made ONLINE by
following the instructions on the
envelope. A receipt number will be
issued. Please write this number in the
space indicated on the envelope and
have your child give the envelope
directly to the photographer, not to
their teacher or the office.
Cash payment is also accepted.
Please place correct amount in the
envelope and have your child give it to
the photographer ON THE DAY. No
money will be collected before or after
the day. Please ensure you have
correct payment as no change may
be given. No payment will be
accepted at the school office.
Students are expected to be in full
school uniform on the day and blazers
are to be worn by the senior year
groups.

And our Music 2 students achieved 13 Band 6 results. This was

the top result in the state and equals the results from the
Conservatorium of Music! Well done Ms Hann.

Mrs S Renwick, Coordinator

Congratulations to all our graduates they should all be very

proud.

CHROMEBOOK UPDATE

Work has commenced on the new Science block. It has taken

more than twelve months but we now have the fencing up
and tomorrow the site sheds should be installed. The
expectation is that the construction period will take 18 weeks
but that is in a perfect world, with no rain delays. The two
Science laboratories, a preparation room and two staff rooms
will make a huge difference to our facilities for this important
subject area. The long term plan then is to take one of our
1970s vintage Science labs out of commission and have them
re-furbished on a cyclical basis. This should take the next ten
years. This will mean that parent donations to our Building Fund
(tax deductible) will continue to be of immense importance.
Thank you to all our parents who have helped make a building
program possible.
Presentation night for this year has had to be moved. Our
original date clashed with Chinese New Year so we have
moved our date to 26th February. Students receiving awards
will be notified shortly.
Dr J. Bathgate

Thank-you to all of the parents,

especially those of Year 7 and Year 8
students who followed the schools
recommendation and purchased a
Chromebook online.
During the first week of school the IT
staff worked with all Year 7 students to
set up their school Moodle and BHHS
Google accounts. They also assisted
students to set up their purchased
Chromebooks.
The Chromebook purchasing portal will
remain open for the next 2 weeks for
parents who missed the first purchasing
opportunity.

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The link to order Chromebooks is as follows:-

BAND AND ORCHESTRA NEWS

http://virtunet-parent-portal.mybigcommerce.com/

We are all looking

forward to a wonderfully
musical 2015. Auditions
for new members are
well underway. If you
are new to Baulko, play a concert
band or string instrument and are
interested in joining one of our
ensembles, please contact us on
bhhsbandcom@gmail.com

As with the Netbook program students are expected to bring

their Chromebook or other device every day fully charged.
Please be aware that the school has no insurance for student
BYOD devices. Any replacement or repairs will be at the cost
of the parents.
A reminder that the schools IT staff are not able to provide
technical assistance for non - portal ordered Chromebooks or
other BYOD devices.
From Mr Forsyth and the IT team

Recreational Sport
Information for Term 1 Recreational Sport costs for students in
Years 8-11 is included in this newsletter.
Please note, Year 7 DO NOT participate in Recreational
Sport. They have their own sporting activities timetabled into
their PE classes and therefore no payment is required from
Year 7 students for Recreational Sport.

HISTORY NEWS
Congratulations to Edwina Wang for her achievement in
placing 17th in the State in Ancient History. Edwina has been
nominated for an Alexander Award for excellence in Ancient
History in the 2014 HSC. This award is presented by the
Australian Hellenic Educators Association (NSW) which is the
state-wide body of educators involved in Hellenic Studies, and
predominantly Modern Greek language and culture at
primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Since 1995, the
Association has presented awards to students and teachers in
recognition of their achievements in the field of Classical and
Modern Greek studies.
Hills Centenary of ANZAC
On April 25, 2015, it will be 100 years since the ANZACs landed
at Gallipoli. The organising committee of The Hills Centenary of
ANZAC have invited twenty of our students to undertake
research on twenty ANZAC veterans whose names have been
provided to the school. The final project will be published and
will be available online and as a hard copy keepsake. An
opportunity exists for history students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 to
be involved in this project and be an important part of the
history and the archives of the Hills Shire.
L.A. Treanor, Head Teacher History

All returning members must email their

band registration details to us before
Week 1 or they will not be permitted to
attend rehearsals.
Concert Band will return to rehearsal
Monday 2 Feb. Rehearsal will be at
7.20 am in the TLC with Mrs Burrows.
Senior Band will return to rehearsal
Friday 13 Feb. Please note this is a
change of day from last year.
Rehearsals will be at 7.20 am in the
TLC with Mr Oram.
Junior Band rehearsals will start on
Thursday 12 Feb. Rehearsal will be at
7.20 am in the TLC with Mrs Burrows.
Stage Band will start on Wednesday
11 Feb 11 Rehearsal will be at 7.20
am in the TLC with Ms Chung.
Orchestra will start on Tuesday 10
Feb with Ms Hahn
The Band and Orchestra Committee

Emails
The school newsletter, as well as
other
important
information
is
distributed to parents via email. In
order to communicate effectively
we ask parents of students who are
new to the school to ensure that we
have been advised of your preferred
email address.
For existing students, if you have
changed email addresses, please
notify us as soon as possible by
emailing the school at
baulkhamhills.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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CALENDAR 2015

LATIN SUMMER SCHOOL

This calendar is subject to change so please check carefully

each week for any alterations. A full whole year calendar is
available
on
the
school
website
www.baulkhamhillshighschool.com.au
Week 2
Monday 2 February
- All Y7 & Support + Y11 Leaders Peer Support (Trkulja)
- SRC Planning Day, P1-8 (Hann & Koksal)
Tuesday 3 February
Wednesday 4 February
- Grade Sport Trials
- Rec Sport Selections available online from 3.00pm onwards
Thursday 5 February
- Swimming Carnival
Friday 6 February
- Y12 Welfare Day (Benic)
- Rec Sport Selections online close at 1.10 pm
- School Photograph Day, P1-8
Week 3
Monday 9 February
- Y7 Camp, over 2 days, 9-10 Feb inclusive. (Johnstone)
Tuesday 10 February
Wednesday 11 February
Thursday 12 February
- All Y7 & Support + Y11 Leaders Peer Support (Trkulja)
- All Y8 + Y10 Leaders High Resolves, all day (Johnstone)
Friday 13 February
- HSC Geography Fieldwork Excursion to Pyrmont (Filewood)
- All Y8 + Y10 Leaders High Resolves, all day (Johnstone)
Week 4
Monday 16 February
Tuesday 17 February
- Y11 Biology Excursion (Kuksal)
Wednesday 18 February
- Y10-12 Meet the Music, 6.30pm Opera House (Hann)
Thursday 19 February
- Y11 English, Riverside Theatre excursion, P3-7 (Arblaster)
Friday 20 February
Week 5
Monday 23 February
Tuesday 24 February
- Zone Swim Carnival Parramatta, over 2 days 24-25 Feb incl.
Wednesday 25 February
Thursday 26 February
- Presentation Night
- Y12 Biology Workshop, Childrens Hospital Randwick
Friday 27 February
Week 6
Monday 2 March
Tuesday 3 March
Wednesday 4 March
Thursday 5 March
- Quad School Cup Sports Teams, all day (Pigram)
Friday 6 March
- Y12 HSC Geography Fieldwork Excursion (Filewood)

During the January break 30 students

from BHHS attended Summer School at
the University of Sydney.
Our students were in classes with
people of all ages and were taught by
university staff and high school
teachers. Some were lucky enough to
have Mr Mike Salter, our new member
of staff, who has joined us this year and
is currently teaching Latin, Classical
Greek and French.
The students were complimented on
the way they conducted themselves
and their knowledge of Latin. At the
award ceremony, we swept the pool
winning four prizes out of a possible
seven. Grace Hoang (Year 12) and
Yuqing Li (Year 10) won awards for
translations of Latin into English. Lihini
Da Silva (Year 12) and Clifton Man
(Year 12) were awarded prizes by the
Nicholson Museum.
It is wonderful for the students to have
the opportunity to spend time at the
university and to mix and work with
others who love the study of Classics
and Im sure they all gained a lot from
this experience.
Lockers
Locker allocation is currently in
progress. Students will be notified in
Daily Notices when lockers become
available for use.
Year 7 will receive first allocation,
followed by seniors and then the
remainder of the school

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US College and University Fair

Students interested in studying in the USA can meet admissions
officers from a variety of institutions at a US College and
University Fair.
The fair is at SCEGGS Redlands in Mosman from 6 to 8pm on
Monday 16 February.
Students, parents and careers advisers can learn about:
admissions policies
types of programs available
the application process
testing
how decisions are made.
Presentations include:
admissions process and essay writing
choosing a US university
the benefits of community college
trends in admissions
summer programs
financing your US education.
Register via http://www.trybooking.com/GUFB
The NSW HSC is a highly respected credential and is
recognised by educational institutions around the world. There
are currently more than 1500 Australian students enrolled in
undergraduate courses at US colleges and universities.
For more information about this event, contact:
Simone Salier on ssalier@redlands.nsw.edu.au
For details of future events visit:
http://www.educationusa.info/centers.php?id=1096

PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND BUS ZONE SAFETY

To all parents, especially those new to the school: Your
attention is drawn to the parking restrictions which are clearly
signposted in the bus bay. During the times indicated, no cars
may stop in the bus bay or at the steps.
Parking Compliance Officers regularly patrol the school and
will photograph vehicles and issue infringement notices to
offenders. There is an area at the bottom of the bus bay
where students may be dropped off in the mornings (during
inclement weather). We do however encourage the use of
side streets adjacent to the school (such as Carver Crescent,
Coronation Road and Chelsea Avenue) for dropping off and
picking up of students. It is only a short distance and is easily
managed by all students. The presence of private vehicles in
the bus bay creates dangerous congestion and poses
significant risk to the safety of all our students.
Parents must not make arrangements to meet their children in
the bus bay or on school grounds. The car park is out of
bounds to all students.

Please do not drive into the car park to

drop off or pick up students unless prior
arrangements have been made such
as in the case of an injured or disabled
student.
Please
note:
Child
Safety and
Protection guidelines set by the
Department require that parents and
visitors who enter school grounds must
first report to Reception.

CHINESE SCHOOL
We invite you
to
join
our
weekend
Chinese class
on the Baulko
campus. As a
DET
guided
and supported
community
language
school, CLLA hosts language focused
teaching,
learning
and
in-class
activities.
In Term 1 of 2015, we will be providing 5
free lessons for new and existing
students. This is to benefit those who
want to experience our learning
environment.
Usual lessons are scheduled for
Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Our
existing class is on Saturday afternoon
between
2.00-4.00pm.
In
2015,
additional lesson times can be
arranged
according
to
student
numbers.
Contact: Ms Sun cllaau9@gmail.com;
0403816959
Self-learning
content:
www.eatmandarin.net

2015
5

RECREATIONAL SPORT COSTS

Term 1, 2015 (8 weeks)
For Years 8-11
Venue

Sport

Cost

Anytime Fitness

Fitness Gym

$85

School Drama Room & Weights Room

Zumba & Fitness Gym

$85

Castle Hill Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

$120

Fred Caterson Tennis Castle Hill

Tennis Recreational

$100

Hills Stadium Fred Caterson, Castle Hill

Basketball Courts

$110

Wonderbowl Castle Hill

Ten Pin Bowling

$105

Castle Hill Indoor Sports

Indoor Soccer

$125

School - B Block

Tae-Kwon-Do

$65

School TLC

Table Tennis (can only choose this 1 term

per year)

$20

Baulkham Hills Area

Walking

No Charge

Your Recreational Sport selection can only be made online by going to

www.schoolinterviews.com.au and selecting
The site will be open for use Wednesday 4 Feb at 3.00 pm and close Friday 6 Feb at 1.10 pm
After you have made your selection, you will be invoiced for the amount you need to pay.
Payment is to be made at the school office and must be received by end of Week 3, that is Friday 13 Feb
Please note: If you select Walking as your recreational sport you are still required to go online and indicate your
selection but you will not be invoiced as there is no charge for Walking.
Sport is optional for Year 12 in 2015.