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Findon High School

Locality: Findon, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8445 7944

Address: Drummond Ave 5023 Findon, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.findonhs.sa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 This week is SSO week, a week where we thank and celebrate the work of SSOs all over South Australia. On behalf of the SRC and all of Findon High School students, staff and families we would like to acknowledge our dedicated team of support staff for the wonderful work they do. There are a lot of things that wouldnt happen if not for our SSOs and we are all so grateful for you dedication, skill and care. From the SRC and all of Findon High School.

25.01.2022 How do we check our selves when our assumptions come up? How do we see them? What can we do it a different way? These were just some of the important questions our students were challenged to consider this NAIDOC Week, as they participated in ‘Generation of Change’, an Anti-Racism program that was founded by Reconciliation South Australia and ActNow Theatre in 2014. It champions an inclusive society free from racism. The day-long program enables students to come together to learn about racisms and discuss anti-racism strategies for their school. The program is divided into three stages of learning for students to understand and stop racism: Learn, Respond and Prevent.

25.01.2022 Integrated Studies is Excsssssssssellent! This subject is a chance to learn more about animals in a hands on way. Our pets are important to us and today, Graduate 1 student Mya Lands brought along Window, a Bradley Python to share tips on snake care!...

25.01.2022 Last Friday we welcomed the newest members of the Findon High School community - our 2021 year 8s! The students had the opportunity to connect with their peers and current students who showed them the ropes.... Transition day was also an opportunity to explore our student centres learning approach first hand with students creating their own program of learning for the day. Some opted for hands on subjects like Tech Studies and Home Ec, others wanted to get moving with a taste of PE while some signed up for the chance to get creative in art. Whatever the experience they had a lot of fun and walked away feeling more confident and connected to their new school. We can’t wait to welcome them back in January!

24.01.2022 Its R U OK?Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Theres more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind... Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before theyre in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where were all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

24.01.2022 Court was in session yesterday as Intermediate Young People and the Law students participated in a mock trial based on the classic Lion King story. Learning in South Australias only purpose built, authentic courtroom ensures students are immersed in the trial experience, taking on roles ranging from defence lawyer, prosecution, accused and witness. The jury, made up of the students peers made the final decision about guilt or innocence.

24.01.2022 - , : Today the Premier announced a 6 day statewide lockdown starting at midnight tonight (Wednesday 18 November) t...hrough to midnight Tuesday 24 November. Only the children of essential workers and vulnerable children will be able to attend school, preschool or childcare. A skeleton staff will provide supervision but not a learning program for the remainder of this week. All students have been asked to take home school laptops, devices, books and anything they need to continue their learning from home. More information on learning programs will be provided early next week.

22.01.2022 Our coffee caravan is taking shape! Over the holiday break the van’s exterior was prepped and under coated and this term, our Foundation Tech Studies students are designing potential interior layouts using design thinking principles. Not only that, our industry quality coffee machine will be in action at our upcoming Principal’s Tours with our fully trained ILC Barista’s making hot and frothy coffees for our potential new families!

22.01.2022 That’s a wrap! The Youth Music Night went was a huge success with a diverse range of talented young performers from the west putting on quite a show via live-stream for the people of the City Of Charles Sturt The event organisers, the talented Rachel, Karlie & Charlotte overcame enormous obstacles to bring their vision for an energy charged, community connecting event to life, including not one but TWO lockdowns. Their resilience and endless optimism is what made it al...l possible in the end. Well done to all involved and thanks to The Brocas and The City of Charles Sturt Council. The change maker initiative is definitely doing just that! Robert Ragz

22.01.2022 Schools in the Western Zone battled it out on the netball court this week at the annual junior carnival held at St Claire. Our girls placed fifth overall and the boys team were runners up. Great team work and spirit were displayed by every member of the Findon team!

21.01.2022 Tyrese and Mohamed whipped up a storm today in the ILC learning invaluable life skills as they made chicken sausage rolls. Organisation and food hygiene were key parts of the learning, but the best bit was definitely digging in and enjoying their hard work!

21.01.2022 All the action from the G and D Shield The staff won 0 - 4! We all had fun.

20.01.2022 Our students dominated at the recent 5-aside soccer carnival, competing against schools in the Western Zone. The girls finished 5th out of 9 teams and the boys took out the Pool B competition, playing hard and utilising their high level skills and working well together as a team. Congratulations! An amazing effort!

20.01.2022 The Curricum Handbook provides invaluable information about the extensive range of subjects and SACE pathways available to students at Findon High School. It can be viewed on our website or by clicking on the link below. https://www.findonhs.sa.edu.au//Findon-High-School-Curricu

20.01.2022 Make sure you click on the link below at 7pm tonight to catch the Findon High School/The Brocas Youth Music Night, live-streamed! https://bit.ly/YouthMusicNight Our students have worked long and hard to make this happen and not only that, they’ve prepared some toe tapping tunes for you to enjoy on a Friday Night! ... Featuring KILLA VANILLA, FINDONETTES, I & J & URBAN MOVEMENT DJs This event is free to watch but a HUGE THANKYOU to all those in our community who made a donation. All money raised goes to Tutti Arts Robert Ragz The Brocas

20.01.2022 Visit the link below to access the survey: https://educationsa.syd1.qualtrics.com//SV_eJ3AXNw9lsJQcdL For more information visit:... http://www.education.sa.gov.au/parentsurvey

20.01.2022 Our school community united today, coming together in the canteen support the ILCs sausage sizzle fundraiser and raffle. Proceeds will go towards developing our canteen space, transforming it into a place that can be enjoyed by all of us at Findon High School. Thanks to Empowering Youth, the Port Adelaide Football Club and the great Russell Ebert for your ongoing support and for your generous prize donation: a signed Port Power guernsey as the major raffle prize.

20.01.2022 Today in Intermediate Modern Greek students took part in a celebration of Greek Easter by dyeing eggs on Holy Thursday. !

20.01.2022 Have you got your ticket yet? The Brocas

19.01.2022 https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au//school-holidays-event-

19.01.2022 Looking good! Mural installation is well underway and the front of our school is looking amazing! This mural was co-designed and created by artist Nicky Create, the students in The Palms Education Centre and our Intermediate Art in Public Places students.... Thanks to The Brocas for working alongside our school on this amazing initiative.

17.01.2022 Tonight’s the night! It’s been a year in the making but coming to your lounge room, live-streamed at 7pm from the Woodville Town Hall is the YOUTH MUSIC NIGHT! This student organised, student led, student performed event is going to ROCK!... There’s a whole heap of talented Findon High School performers and Dj sets by the Urban Movement DJs. Big thanks to The Brocas for supporting this event as part of the City Of Charles Sturt Changemaker initiative. Click on the link below to live stream! https://bit.ly/YouthMusicNight Department for Education, South Australia

17.01.2022 Do you like art? Head down the corridor, past student reception and turn left before you get to The Palms, to see some! This installation, created by our Intermediate Art In Public Places students and students in The Palms, captures the vision that inspired our school mural .... which will appear SOON outside The Palms!

17.01.2022 Dont forget to remind your child to start planning their blue themed outfit to support Ski For Life on Friday August 21st - Week 5 Ski For Life is committed to raising awareness about mental health issues. The money we raise will ensure they can continue to fund important initiatives that make a difference to wellbeing!

17.01.2022 All the drama of the classic tale ‘Snow White’ played out in our court room today. Intermediate ‘Young People and the Law’ students had a dress rehearsal in preparation for their upcoming mock hearing. I’m sure you’d agree that they really look the part and not only that, their knowledge of the law and court proceedings shone through in this real world learning environment!

16.01.2022 Kensukes Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo is just one of the literary texts studied at Foundation level at our school. Its an adventure story, a tale about friendship and trust and teaches readers an important lesson about humanity. The text also presents opportunities to connect with Japanese culture and today the Foundation literacy students dressed up in Kimonos and tied Obis.... Check them out! To find out more about this text visit: https://www.goodreads.com/bo/show/1033346.Kensuke_s_Kingdom

16.01.2022 Smokin! The Flamin Fishos ventured out into the deep blue yonder last Friday and reeled in a catch of Nannygai and Gummy Shark. They explored a new way to prepare their catch once they got back on shore, smoking the fish to perfection.... The Fishos rated their fish 8/10 on the deliciousness scale!

16.01.2022 Public schools, preschools and children’s centres will reopen to all students on Monday 23 November. While OSHC is able to operate as usual, families should check with their OSHC service whether it will run a service on Monday. We look forward to having children back on Monday!

16.01.2022 What happens to seeds when they blast off into space? Students in The Palms Education Centre will be the first to find out! Their successful ‘What’ll happen to the wattle?’ entry means that Palms students will receive wattle seeds that have flown to space, plus seeds that have not. The seeds are from the same seed lot. Students are asked to germinate and grow their seeds, recording data about the germination and seed growth. In collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Explorati...on Agency (JAXA) the seeds will live in space for six months, returning to Australia in time for Science Week 2021. The project will result in the creation of a nationwide map, identifying the location of Australia’s Space Wattle trees’; and Findon High School’s Palms Education Centre will be on it! The count-down is well and truly on and blast off is scheduled for December 2nd USA date. It can be viewed live by visiting the Space X website at https://www.spacex.com/launches/

15.01.2022 Our front staircase has been transformed today. We tend to agree these three words are what our school is all about!

14.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 29 November 2020 (12.05pm) Seek testing immediately Someone infected with COVID-19 has visited the below locations during the liste...d times. You should seek testing immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms, and isolate until you get your results. You do not need to self-quarantine if you receive a negative test but you should monitor for symptoms and get re-tested immediately if symptoms develop. Big W Brickworks, South Rd, Torrensville - Sunday 22 November 12.15pm to 12.50pm Flinders University Sturt Campus, Bedford Park - 13 November to 28 November Foodland, The Parade, Norwood - Sunday 22 November 1.20pm to 2.00pm Kmart, Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park - Sunday 22 November 2.45pm to 3.10pm Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

14.01.2022 Wow! Check out our students using dry ice to create smoke effects in Stage 1 Creative Arts.

14.01.2022 Principals Tour in action! Today Hoffman Captain Josh showed a prospective family around our amazing school, providing an invaluable student perspective. Josh has developed his leadership and interpersonal communication skills through the House Captain opportunity and no doubt he will nominate for Prefect in 2021.

14.01.2022 At Findon High School we are fortunate to have a huge grassed playing field - perfect to learn and apply the skills required in Archery. Archery requires intense concentration, control and coordination, invaluable in the development of Physical Literacy.

14.01.2022 Today the Findon High School community came together to celebrate the unveiling of our beautiful mural, Unity. The ceremony enabled us to formally thank the generous support of The City of Charles Sturt Council and The Brocas and acknowledge the collaborative effort undertaken in the creation of this beautiful work of art. Thanks to all of our invited guests including Mayor Angela Evans, elected member Helen Hibeljic Member for Cheltenham Joe Szakacs and artist Nicky Create. We are excited to continue to strengthen our schools partnership with the City of Charles Sturt into the future, ensuring our students have the opportunity to build connections to the place in which they live.

13.01.2022 Karlie and Rachel toured the Woodville Town Hall today as part of their planning for a community band night in collaboration with The Brocas Youth Centre and The City of Charles Sturt Council. A number of local bands will be showcased at the Town Hall on the night with family and friends invited. Students from our school will manage the entire event with Rachel and Karlie overseeing it all. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event! You wont want to miss it.... This opportunity is an example of the way our school encourages real world learning opportunities, enabling young people to engage with experts to expand their networks and challenge themselves to step outside their comfort zones. The Brocas

13.01.2022 - : Woodville High School. Woodville High School will remain closed on Friday 27 November for deep cleaning. We plan to reopen on Monday 30 Novembe...r. SA Health have advised the following people are required to self-quarantine for 14 days: Students in year 9 who attended the school on either Monday 23 and/or Tuesday 24 November Specific staff members who SA Health have determined as close contacts (these people have been notified). : Household members of the above identified staff and year 9 students are NOT required to self-quarantine. For more information on how the identified year 9 students and staff members can self-quarantine visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice OR for translated information visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtranslated SA Health will be in direct contact with these individuals over the coming days with further information. All other staff and students, and their household members, are no longer required to self-isolate. - : Woodville Pizza Bar. SA Health have also advised that any other students who have visited, had takeaway or delivery from the Woodville Pizza Bar from the 6 to 16 November are to: Remain in self-quarantine and contact SA Health Communicable Disease Control Branch on (08) 7425 7166.

12.01.2022 Want to make the most of your NDIS? Know what you you can or cant spend on what, along with some super tips to make great reviews happen? Weve got (edit NO) ...spots left for our NDIS Power Me Up 2 day course for NDIS participants and nominees (9:30-2:30pm ACST) online via zoom on Monday and Tuesday. (Its all recorded live, so if you miss anything or watch to rewatch, its all available later) Stil a few places for Septembers course at link below if youre keen! If youre keen, please hop in and grab a spot right now. Youll need to pay with credit card up front to ensure the spot, and can claim from NDIS plan for self and plan managed participants (details are at the link). https://www.thegrowingspace.com.au/events/ I hope to see some more of you there!

12.01.2022 NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

11.01.2022 The Findon Fishos bagged an impressive catch out on our local waters today! It was a busy week, preparing equipment, checking the safety gear and consulting tide and weather information but it all paid off when they hooked a few Leatherjackets off Marino and Brighton. They even brought them back gutted, filleted and ready for the Outdoor Fishing Club to cook up on the BBQ.... What a day of learning our natural environment provided and what a great way Clubs is, to harness it!

11.01.2022 This is great news for our school community. We appreciate your ongoing support!

10.01.2022 Our school mural will be installed over the next week! Check out this progress shot of the scaffolding installation!... Stay tuned for more progress shots!

10.01.2022 There were smiles all round when students in The Palms Education Centre engaged with the Labs n Life dogs last week! Labs nLife aims to connect with young people to acquire life skills as they learn how to train a Labrador Retriever.

10.01.2022 Raffle tickets - LAST CHANCE! The EMPOWERING YOUTH class in the ILC are holding a fundraising sausage sizzle and raffle, lunch time Tuesday September 1st Week 7 in the canteen. They are fundraising as part of their subject work and raising money to support the canteen.... Raffle tickets are available now from the Front Office. 1 for $1.00 3 for $2.00 1st prize is a signed Port Adelaide guernsey from 2020 team. Its on display in the Front Office so check it out!

08.01.2022 Today our students showcased their Semester 2 learning in a Learning Exhibition alongside a staff member. During the exhibition students were challenged to: explore the skills, knowledge and understandings gained through various tasks.... reflect on the application of this learning in a new context. share how the learning connected to the General Capabilities of the Australian Curriculum. The exhibitions are always a challenging experience but they are essential in reinforcing the purpose of school learning and the connection it has to life beyond the walls of the classroom. Like John Dewey said, ‘We learn not from experience but from reflection on experience.’

08.01.2022 To mark Wear It Purple Day the Rainbow Club organised a range of school wide awareness raising activities including hand painting, nail polish, a guess the number of lollies competition and yummy rainbow biscuits. #wearitpurpleday2020 Thanks to everyone who got involved!

07.01.2022 Theres a new mural in the works and our Art students need your help to make it happen!

07.01.2022 Cutting Edge Youth is back and this time its all about the transformation of our 1980s Millard caravan into a fully functioning coffee enterprise! The work is dirty, loud and intense but the group is having a lot of fun and learning a range of new practical skills. Stay tuned for updates as it all unfolds!

07.01.2022 **IMPORTANT INFO - PLEASE SHARE FOR OTHERS** If you or someone you know is doing it tough through the state lockdown- the COVID19 Relief Call Centre is operatin...g to help people impacted. The hotline can be contacted on 1300 705 336 or [email protected] The Relief Call Centre can provide you with information and assistance, including access to personal hardship support and advice on short-term accommodation options if you cannot safely self-quarantine or self-isolate. The call centre is available to all members of the South Australian community and can provide general support and referrals to other services as needed.

06.01.2022 What does a standard drink look like? How much alcohol is safe to consume? What factors might influence how much I can have, safely? How long until i’m good to drive after drinking? What is the drug most commonly used in drink spiking? What’s poly-drug use and why is it dangerous? What are the impacts of long term and occasional illicit marijuana use? What dangerous substances do drug manufacturers use to ‘cut’ amphetamines? A presentation by the Sammy D Foundation in the ILC... answered these questions and many more. The presentation was powerful! Students got a hands on experience of what it’s like to be alcohol affected with Gabby and Nate wearing simulation goggles which mimicked being 3 times over the legal alcohol limit of 0.05% Maddie poured what she thought was a standard drink - and it turned out to be a double shot. The experience resulted in a more well informed audience who will take these lessons into their life experiences.

06.01.2022 Students in our ILC worked with HG Coffee School today, successfully completing the Barista Level 1 & Food and Safety course. They are now fully trained Baristas and job ready! This is a brilliant example of the real world opportunities that come with learning in the ILC.

05.01.2022 Follow the link below to VOTE NOW for The Palms Education Centres entry in the Focus on Ability film competition! https://www.focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/1967.html This festival asks film makers to Focus on the Ability of people with a disability and tell a story on film for the world to view. In 2019, 244 films were entered from 26 countries with a global audience of over 1 million.... What an amazing opportunity to recognise the efforts of the students in The Palms - GET VOTING!

05.01.2022 Wear It Purple was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers, real heartache and their very real responses. In 2010, several rainbow young people took their own lives following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity. This Friday, August 28th the RAINBOW CLUB asks that students get behind the important work of Wear It Purple by WEARING RAINBOW!... Think hair accessories, socks, ties, shoes, makeup, face paint etc! GOLD COIN DONATION!

05.01.2022 Lacrosse is a fast paced, action packed sport and thanks to a grant from Sporting Schools our students are learning the ropes from an expert! Marilyn from the Australian Lacrosse Association worked on a range of drills to develop skills in passing, attack and defence and students took these new skills into a scratch match with greater confidence.

04.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd4CeMJdnTo The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a modern, internationally-recognised secondary school qualification designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and personal capabilities to successfully participate in our fast-paced global society. Do you have questions about studying for the SACE at Findon High School? This video will have the answers!... 0:00 How the SACE pattern works 4:27 Stage 1 requirements 7:21 Stage 2 requirements and assessment 11:55 The Research Project 13:08 VET & Apprenticeships 26:29 Subject Selection 30:30 End of year results (Stage 2) 31:37 How the ATAR works & Universities 37:13 Applying to TAFE 38:33 Further Information For more information, please contact Matthew Spencer, Senior Leader, VET and Industry Pathways on [email protected]

04.01.2022 Last Friday our school community got behind the Ski For Life organisation and dressed in blue to raise money and generate awareness about their import work in suicide prevention. The Media Club Was out and about capturing it all!

03.01.2022 Lest we forget. Today a special ceremony was held to mark Remembrance Day; to remember the sacrifices made by military personnel past, and present and those who have lost their lives as a result of war. We were fortunate to have Major ‘Moogie’ Sumner conduct the Welcome to Country and speak in language. This was especially significant given Remembrance Day coincides with NAIDOC week this year. ... Brigadier Alvin Warren shared his insight on the day from a military perspective, ensuring all present connected with the importance of the day. Thanks to the Vocal Ensemble who provided a rendition of the National Anthem and to those students who contributed to the ceremony.

02.01.2022 Thanks to our amazing Principal Mr Steve Atsalas. Our school community thanks you for your support, dedication and decisive leadership.

01.01.2022 Celebrate! A number of our students were recognised for their outstanding achievement academically, in STEM or in the Design Technology space through our Cutting Edge program at our recent Celebration Assembly. Heres a snapshot!... Thanks to Joe Szakacs MP for your support of our school community.