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25.01.2022 PBL is here! A select class of year 8 students have been exploring the potential of Project Based Learning over the course of term 3. The students of 8L have been developing unique conservation campaigns in an effort to raise awareness for animals effected by bushfires. Students will continue working through term 4 on their self-directed conservation projects and are hoping to have the opportunity to present them to the wider Figtree community once complete. Teachers Blake Thomas, Emily Richards and Dylan Jones have taken the time to plan this Project Based Learning initiative as a trial for the implementation of a 2021 PBL Class.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 12 Visual Arts students who submitted their Body of Work last week. This year’s exhibition was an impressive display of talent, hard work and dedication. Their artworks explored a wide range of mediums and reflected their personal world. Take a look at these photographs of our students with their final Body of Work. We are very proud of them and the artworks they created under such challenging circumstances. Keep an eye out for our upcoming post where we take you on a walk-through of their exhibition.

24.01.2022 **Congratulations to Isabella Brevis-Perini completing her HSC Spanish Oral Exam** Isabella has been completing Spanish continuers throughout both Year 11 & 12 ...via Distance Education and has always shown an outstanding attitude towards her work and a disciplined approach, which has created outstanding results for her. Her many assessment tasks have been completed with distinction and she is consistently ranked in the top 3 students for each task. She should be congratulated for her mature and consistent approach to her studies.We wish her well in her final exam in early November. See more

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Ala Ali (Year 10) for winning this year's Harmony Day poster competition. Each year the Harmony Day poster competition attracts thousands of entries and brings out the creativity and passion of school students motivated by a desire for a peaceful and inclusive society. The competition is open to all primary and secondary students across NSW and the ACT.

22.01.2022 Here is a video of Nickan Rahmannia showing his immense talent, performing Fur Elise by Beethoven for his Year 7 Music class. #EdWeek2020

22.01.2022 Illawarra Multicultural Youth Conference On Friday the 20th of November, students from Figtree High School participated in the Annual Illawarra Multicultural Youth Conference which was held as an online event for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Conference, now in it’s 15th year, continues to empower young people who have been in the country for less than five years to make informed and positive life choices. Students have the opportunity to consult with local service providers and get feedback on some of the issues that affect young people, their families and their communities, providing them with information and knowledge that they may have missed out on due to their settlement journey or recent arrival in Australia. https://youtu.be/efFiMQoDeWw

21.01.2022 ** Congratulations Claudia Stiff on completing the HSC Dance Practical** Figtree HS would like to congratulate Claudia on her completion of her HSC Dance practi...cal assessments.Claudia has worked extremely hard to maintain an additional subject via Distance Education and it has been the catalyst that has kept her at school and engaged. Not only has Claudia been able to complete her practical studies with great success, it has also enabled her to keep healthy and focused as well as developing a high level of discipline. Congratulations on completing the practical, we now wish you well in the theory component later in the year. Well done Claudia!!! See more

21.01.2022 **Year 10 student - Jaymz Smith secures School Based Traineeship with REECE Plumbing** Yesterday, Jaymz Smith of Year 10 went through the 'sign up' paperwork fo...r his offer of School Based Traineeship with REECE Plumbing at North Wollongong. Jaymz had completed a series of Work Experience and online assessments before being offered the position. Vickie Shackley from Murray Mallee training along with Jaymz' mother Joana were on hand at the sign up and Vickie reported back that Jaymz had an excellent work ethic as well as superior communication skills and initiative. Jaymz will work each Wednesday and additionally on Saturday morning at the North Wollongong store whilst still completing his senior studies. Congratulations Jaymz!!

21.01.2022 Calling all Year 12 school leavers: Get ahead and learn, upskill and prepare for 2021. Enrolments for a new Summer Skills program of fee-free training and skills support is now open, find out more on: https://education.nsw.gov.au/summer-skills *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

21.01.2022 Wishing our staff, students, families and the broader Figtree community a happy new year. May 2021 be healthy and safe, with more opportunity to cherish time with family and friends, both near and far. There was a lot of learning over the past year for both school and for life. We take this into 2021, knowing that our strength is in our ability to work together. A special shout out to the members of our school community who are working around the clock in health care - so much gratitude.

21.01.2022 Figtree has a new pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic. Figtree Laverty Drive-through and walk-in 11 Princess Highway, Figtree, NSW 2525 Open from 30 December, 8am ...10pm including the weekend Wheelchair accessible (but patrons must remain in motor vehicle). All ages are welcome. No booking or GP referral required. To find your nearest clinic visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

21.01.2022 For parents of Year 12.

21.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September and this year's message is 'There's more to say after R U OK?' You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which could change, or even save, their life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at ruok.org.au At Figtree High School on Thursday we will be having this conversation wi...th all our students. https://vimeo.com/showcase/6182736/video/440219030

20.01.2022 Good luck to our U15s AFL team who are about to play Woonona High School.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Rayner Wilson-Tyrrell who entered his photograph into the Wollongong Art Gallery photography competition ‘Your Every Day Life’. You can see Rayner’s impressive photograph by viewing the attached video. Well done Rayner! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4s&v=z3zWPV2YGno

20.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT NEW VENUES NSW Health has been notified of a number of venues in Wollongong, Figtree and Mona Vale, that have been visited by confirmed case...s of COVID-19. Anyone who attended the following venues at the listed times must get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive further advice from NSW Health: Wollongong - St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Atchison St Sunday 27 December 9am-10.15am Wollongong - The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 18 Stewart St Sunday 27 December 10.30am-11am Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times is considered a casual contact who must get tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received: Figtree - Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Monday 21 December 12.30pm-1.30pm, Wednesday 23 December 8.45am-9am Figtree - Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Thursday 24 December 6.45am-9.30am Figtree - Proust Optical, Shop 49, Figtree Grove Shopping Centre, 19 Princes Hwy Monday 21 December 9.30am-5pm Wednesday 23 December 9.30am-2pm Close contacts from this venue will be contacted by NSW Health Mona Vale - Pittwater Place 10 Park St, All day on all the following dates: Sunday 13 December Monday 14 December Tuesday 15 December Wednesday 16 December Thursday 17 December Friday 18 December Saturday 19 December Wollongong - Wollongong Central 200 Crown St, 200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500 Wednesday 23 December 3.30pm-4pm There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Testing clinics are available in and around Wollongong at the following locations: Wollongong Hospital, Lawson House, Loftus Street, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4.30pm Wollongong 4Cyte Pathology drive-through, 406 Crown St, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 11am-2pm, Sunday 10am-1pm Wollongong Laverty Pathology drive-through, 138-142 Kembla St, Wollongong open Monday to Friday 8am-4pm Balgownie Laverty Pathology, Shop 5, 145 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie open Monday to Friday 12.30pm-4pm NSW Health urges anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result.

19.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

18.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to the dads, step dads, grand dads and male carers in our school community. Thank you for everything you do for our students. For those in our community missing their dad today - our thoughts are with you.Happy Father’s Day to the dads, step dads, grand dads and male carers in our school community. Thank you for everything you do for our students. For those in our community missing their dad today - our thoughts are with you.

18.01.2022 Calling all parents and carers: Have you downloaded the School Updates app yet? Opt in to receive notifications about the operational status of our school (e.g. temporary closures). Find out more and download via https://bit.ly/2PD2jd3 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

16.01.2022 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Congratulations to Soe Reh, Dee Ree, Anastasia Tsangaris, Amber Cheesewright and Lee Meh for their attainment of the BRONZE AWARD of the THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD. ... This award is an internationally recognised program for young people, building their skills to equip them for life and work. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development. Figtree High School students participated in volunteering at St Francis of Assisi Warrawong Primary school where they listened to students read. They participated in two overnight trips and outdoor group work challenges at Stanwell Tops Conference Centre. They also participated in the PCYC Graff Off and volunteering community project with Shellharbour Council. Other programs they completed include Retail Training, Industry Training and Food Safe Handling. These were all completed through the Links2Learning program which the students attended every Tuesday throughout 2019.

15.01.2022 Today a group of our Year 11 students started the conversation about R U OK ? This is an important message that needs to be continued throughout the year. R U OK ? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in If you or anyone you know needs a bit of extra help the following professionals may help Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300. 659 467 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Beyond Blue. 1300 224 636 Headspace 1800 650 890 QLife 1800 184 527 Mensline 1300 789 978

15.01.2022 *updated advice about testing

15.01.2022 ** Maxwell Williams Year 10 - Work Experience at BDIESEL Unanderra** Maxwell Williams from Year 10 is learning lots and working hard in his work experience week... at BDIESEL Unanderra. Bakhos the director from BDIESEL has praised the work ethic and practical skills of Maxwell. He also commented that Maxwell has shown great initiative and is well mannered and has been a great representative from Figtree HS. Thank you to Bakhos and his team for welcoming Maxwell and allowing him such a fantastic work experience opportunity. Well done Maxwell!!!!

15.01.2022 Girls Try a Trade day - Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen (SALT) A fantastic day was had by our 18 Figtree High girls who attended the Girls Trades Day at... the North Wollongong PCYC today. The girls were taught how to use a variety of tools for Carpentry and finished with a very professional tool caddy that they worked on as a project throughout the day. Many thanks to Fi Shewring and her team from SALT who mentored and guided the girls throughout the day. Each person shared their own career journey and spoke about their passion working in trades. Thanks to Matthew Bourne from PCYC who hosted the event. See more

15.01.2022 Today Year 7 were involved in a day of celebrating Aboriginal culture. Students participated in a rotation of activities throughout the day including Indigenous games, Artefacts, Caring for Country and Art.

14.01.2022 The Creative and Performing Arts Committee (CAPA Co) would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Creative Cupcake Fundraiser. Collectively we raised $579.65. This money will go towards purchasing resources for the Figtree High School gallery space. Take a look at some of the fantastic cupcake designs by CAPA Co students. We are very impressed with their efforts!

13.01.2022 Do you need some more school uniform items? Make the most of the Lowes 20% Off Sale which started today. Available at Figtree Grove. https://my.smartmail.io/public/view

13.01.2022 We have stepped up testing throughout Wollongong and the Illawarra. A drive-through clinic will open at Figtree Community Centre tomorrow at 10am, in addition t...o extended hours at clinics in the area. It is absolutely vital everyone immediately comes forward for testing if they have even the slightest COVID-19 symptoms. Please check the District website before attending a clinic to confirm opening hours: https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-latest-advic Please remember to wear a mask on your way to the testing clinic, while waiting in line, and on your way home. After a test you must go straight home. There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. 1. Figtree pop-up drive-through COVID-19 Assessment clinic - Figtree Community Hall, 11 Princes Highway - Open from 10am on Wednesday, 30 December. Opening hours will then be 8am to 8pm daily until further notice. 2. Wollongong Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Clinic Lawson House, Wollongong Hospital - Loftus St, Wollongong. Extended opening hours: 8am to 8pm daily until further notice. 3. Shellharbour COVID-19 Assessment Clinic - 5/8 Memorial Drive, Shellharbour City Centre (note new location). Extended opening hours: 8am to 6pm daily until further notice. 4. Wollongong Southern IML Pathology drive-through testing clinic - 37 Denison Street, Wollongong. Extended opening hours: 8am to 8pm daily until further notice Bookings essential by phoning: 4224 7474 5. Shellharbour Southern IML Pathology drive-through testing clinic - 109A Shellharbour Rd, Warilla (entry off Beverley Ave). Extended opening hours: 8am to 7pm daily until further notice. There are a number of other testing clinics in the District and more than 350 COVID 19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP.

12.01.2022 Early this year and late last year devastating bushfires ravaged through many communities across NSW, leaving an inundation of loss and grief. The Figtree High School community wanted to do something to help. After much research our SRC decided they'd like to support Ulladulla High School’s ‘Dj ama-nj Schools Plus Project’. Please watch the video below to hear more about this. This is the video we sent to Ulladulla high school offering our support.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 12 for their fantastic effort in fundraising $862.00 with their Easter Raffle. The money raised will be donated to charity of their choosing at the end of their school year. We’d also like to congratulate our winners: 1st Prize: Aleksandra Odak-Flanagan 2nd Prize: Cherie Crowe 3rd Prize: Kylie Minns... 4th Prize: Alexa Diakakis 5th Prize: Clara Bates See more

11.01.2022 If your child is unwell, get them tested and keep them at home until they receive a negative result. Read the latest COVID-19 advice for families on https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

11.01.2022 The CAPAL faculty is excited to announce Tobias Moore, Emily Stephens, Ruby Tozzi and Caitlin Rodrigues have been selected for Operation Art 2020. Operation Art is the premier state-wide Visual Arts exhibition for school students from Kindergarten to Year 10. The fantastic artworks can be viewed at the Armory Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park and the Art Gallery of New South Wales later this year.

10.01.2022 Today we celebrated the Induction of the 2021 Captaincy Team with a school assembly and afternoon tea. Students were presented with their Student Leadership Badges and Certificates. Figtree High School would like to congratulate all of these students on their successful applications, interviews and speeches and look forward to seeing them continue on their leadership journey.

10.01.2022 **TAFE - TVET INFORMATION SESSION** You are invited to join us for a Virtual Information/Q&A Session for parents and students on TVET courses offered at Shellha...rbour, Wollongong, Wollongong West and Yallah Campuses for 2021 on Thursday August 20 from 7pm to 8pm. The session will provide information on courses for the HSC, the learning environment and provide ample opportunity to ask questions. Please join via the link below. https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html

10.01.2022 Any Year 10, 11 or 12 students looking to work on their Learner driving skills during the January holidays? Still spaces available in the Wollongong and Bulli courses.

08.01.2022 Cross Country Results Congratulations to the following students who are the Age Champions in 2020 Girls Boys 12 years Clara Cuttill, Samuel Villarey... 13 years Tahlia O’Brien , Jimmy Skarvelis 14 years Brodie Betts, Kurt Ninness 15 years Zali O’Brien, Thomas Panayiotou 16 years Ella Giles, Zane Howarth 17+ years Sariah Wilson, Logan Mathie Jessica Buffett Congratulations to Jerrangaugh ( green house) which was the winning house. The following students won the participation award Ellie Rada, Alex Bourgeois, Jacob Morris, Tayla Robinson, Prince Mazirungu, Harrison Armitt, Jack Hadfield, Sarah Ng, Jessica Buffett, Kayley Mungovan, Brodie Betts, Caleb Shailer, Declan Bunyan, Grace Bunyan, Payton Kyriacou, Axel Piper. Well done to everyone who participated on the day.

08.01.2022 As promised, here is a walk-through of our Year 12 Visual Arts Exhibition! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xkNxU9cb6Y&feature=youtu.be

08.01.2022 This week we are celebrating NAIDOC Week! It is a week that celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This Years theme Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. They are spiritually and culturally connected to this country.

07.01.2022 Reminder to Figtree High School Y12 PDHPE students that the holiday workshop: 'Writing Quality Extended Responses for the HSC' is on Tuesday 6 April 9:00am to 11:00am in PDH1. To support our guest speaker with resource organisation as well as catering please RSVP to Mrs Glasgow by Tuesday 30 March via email identified on flyer or calling the school.

06.01.2022 Continuing our celebration of Education Week, take a look at the exciting projects and hands-on learning happening in TAS. Year 11 Food Technology completed Lemon Meringue Tarts as a part of a project investigating the functional properties of food. Year 10 Construction students finally got to complete their tile mosaic projects. Year 9 food Technology are happy to finally be able to cook in the kitchens again. Year 11 Hospitality are developing their industry related service skills by running a breakfast through the school’s education cafe "The Coffee Bean Cafe". #EdWeek2020

06.01.2022 **University of Wollongong -Summer Master Class Certificates of Achievement presentation** Today we were able to recognise the outstanding work from eleven of o...ur Year 12 students who successfully completed the Summer Master Class at the University of Wollongong over the January summer holiday period. Over the course of three weeks students completed a six credit point university level subject. They took part in lectures and tutorials and completed assessment tasks and group work activities, all in an online environment. We would like to congratulate Rhys Cleary, Philip Gjorgjijoski, Nina Graovac, Chloe Jovanoski, Kobie Kokkin, Jayden Kreutzer, Marina Kyriacou, Chris Louca, Zali Moore, Daniel Petrevski and Holly Wyatt. The students were presented with their Certificate of Achievement with many students achieving a High Distinction or Distinction grade. Well done Year 12.

06.01.2022 **Taylah Edwards- Work Experience at MMJ North Real Estate** Taylah Edwards from Year 10 has been enjoying her week at the MMJ North Real Estate office during h...er Work Experience. She has been mentored by Kayla McMahon and has been learning all about the world of Real Estate. Kayla has said that Taylah has been a great representative of Figtree HS, with Taylah showing enthusiasm, great work ethic and a genuine interest in the area. Thanks to Kayla and the team from MMJ North for coordinating this enjoyable and rewarding experience.

06.01.2022 September is 'Read a New Book' month. Our Year 7 students at Figtree High School are currently progressing through an Accelerated Reading Program as part of the Library Literacy lessons. Each student has been assessed for their appropriate reading level and have chosen a book of interest from either our library or an ebook from our digital library - eplatform. Students are actively reading in lessons and are encouraged to read at home to expand their knowledge and develop their vocubulary and comprehension skills. Regular quizzes will take place to help measure student reading progress and achievement.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Ruby Tozzi who has been selected from over 500 students in the Operation Art exhibition to be a part of the Touring 50 Award. The artworks from the Touring 50 Award will tour NSW galleries in 2021, opening first at the Art Gallery of NSW in March 2021. They will then find their home in the permanent art collection at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

05.01.2022 This week all public schools are celebrating Education Week and the theme is ‘Learning together’. To celebrate Education Week, Figtree High School will be sharing a snapshot of the learning taking place in different faculty areas. Take a look at the engaged and creative learning happening in Creative Arts, Performing Arts and Languages (CAPAL). #EdWeek2020

05.01.2022 "Final push. We've got this, guys!" From staying connected with mates to enjoying life's little pleasures, listen to what the 2020 HSC experience has been like for these Year 12 students. Check out more #StayHealthyHSC tips and resources on https://education.nsw.gov.au/stay-healthy-HSC... *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

04.01.2022 **Figtree HS girls excel at Greater Southern NSW Rugby League trials** Four Figtree HS girls have been selected in the U16 Greater Southern NSW Rugby League tea...m. Girls Rugby League is a pilot program for NSWCHS in 2021 and has seen 100s of girls from all across the Southern NSW region trialling for a place in the representative pathway to NSWCHS. The selected girls Kasey Reh, Zali O'Brien, Jayda Patrick and Chelsea Savill have all shown exceptional ability and now have a chance to be selected in the first ever NSWCHS U16 girls team. The girls will play in mid August against the other greater NSW regions and if they can maintain their current form will be pushing for a prestigious position in the team. At the team announcements Jayda Patrick was nominated as a South Coast best performer and Kasey Reh was presented with a jersey as Player of the Carnival. See more

04.01.2022 After the fire comes regrowth. See how Grafton Public School welcomed Baryulgil and Nymboida Public Schools, providing a safe haven for students from fire-affected communities so everyone could learn together and recover. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

04.01.2022 ** Anastasia Tsangaris - ANZ Bank School Based Traineeship** Anastasia Tsangaris from Year 10 has been successful in stage 1 of the School Based Traineeship pro...gram after application and interviews were completed today. Chad Smith from 1300 apprentice gave a glowing report on Anastasia's excellent interview and application. He highlighted her wonderful contribution to the school and community and her mature and confident manner. We wish Anastasia well in the next phase of the process. See more

03.01.2022 Year 7 have commenced their History studies this semester. As part of the Investigating the Ancient Past" unit, 7N participated in a ‘dig’, excavating important 'artefacts' that also doubled up as a delicious snack! Firstly, the ‘archaeologists’ had to hypothesise how many chips were in their ‘artefact’, then carefully excavate each chip using a bamboo skewer before finalising their findings and reflecting on the excavation process. ... Ms Clifford and Ms Karykides assisted in ensuring all 7N ‘archaeologists’ were COVID safe, by using gloves to distribute required materials and using hand sanitiser. Great job 7N!

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our students Bailey Craft, Tom Duncan and Kaylen Craft who as a part of the South Coast Open Hockey team are now State Champions. They defeated Sydney North in the Grand Final 2-0. A special congratulations to Tom Duncan who has been selected in the NSW State team

03.01.2022 To the Figtree High Community, I have been instructed to remove the previous post which contained a letter to our school community. I thank you for the strong support and care that you have shown our school at this time, and also for the very positive comments that were made about our school on the post. Dan Ovens... Principal See more

03.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT on YEAR 9 FOOD TECHNOLOGY Year 9 students have been busy developing NEW FOOD PRODUCTS. The design brief was to design a product that could be served at a movie theatre. The twist..... students were given specific food manufacturers. The students had to create a line extension for the company that could be potentially served at a movie.

02.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT on TAS Year 7 Practical Examination - PIZZA Year 7 have been working through a design task this semester. The brief was to create a Pizza that was nutritious for teenagers and used produce from the school garden. Some creative designs were completed, particularly Leah who blended vegetables into her sauce and Madi who included lamb into her design.

01.01.2022 Lowes will have 20% off schoolwear on the 6th & 7th of August for their Lowes Zero Card or Lowes Rewards Card holders. You can apply for the cards online or in-store on the day.

01.01.2022 Congratulation to our U16's boys and U16's Girls futsal teams who competed in the NSW Football South Coast Futsal Championships this week. Both teams have qualified for the State Championships in August.