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Harrisdale Senior High School

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9397 8000

Address: Laverton Crescent Harrisdale Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au/

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24.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE Year 6 to 7 Transition Day 17th October 2020 8:30 am 12:30 pm Year 6 students who are enrolled at Harrisdale Senior High School in 2021 are invited to attend the transition day.

24.01.2022 We are pleased to report a smooth start to Term 2. Around 65%-70% of students have been on campus for face-to-face lessons, and students who are at home are engaging in online learning and contact with their teachers via Connect and WebEx. This is one of our PE classes about to start their PE lesson and enjoying being outdoors on a sunny autumn day.

23.01.2022 I know the situation around our public schools has been causing angst for parents, teachers, staff and students. I understand that it may be confusing, but we...ve kept them open, consistent with the best medical advice at hand through the National Cabinet process. Today, as the pandemic situation moves forward, we move to the next step. Firstly, from Monday, March 30, we will now encourage parents to keep children at home if they can, and access the online learning resources we have made available. However, all children who do attend public schools will continue to be taught. Where parents need children to attend school to enable them to maintain employment, and for those children in vulnerable families, like children living with grandparents, they are encouraged to continue to attend school. Public schools will remain open from Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3. In addition, formal classes will now finish at the end of Friday, April 3, one week earlier than planned. Teachers and education assistants will now use this time to plan and prepare for a new way of teaching from the start of Term 2, with work continuing through the school holidays. However, arrangements will be in place in schools to supervise children who need to attend school on the last four days prior to Easter, where parents require it to maintain their employment, or due to a personal situation. It is crucial for us to strike the right balance between keeping the community safe, allowing essential services to continue and provide a quality education to our students in this difficult time. I want to reassure parents that our schools are well prepared to continue to provide education for their children. Thank you to the parents and carers of Western Australian children for their understanding and support for school staff as we navigate our way together through this unprecedented situation. And thank you to our teachers, education assistants and all school staff for the essential work they do across our State. This is an incredibly difficult situation, thank you for your patience, and we will let you know about plans for Term 2 as soon as possible.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the Year 7 Harrisdale SHS Debating team for their success in the 2020 Fremantle Education District Interschool Debating Competition. The Year 7 team were undefeated throughout the competition. Congratulations also to Harrisdale’s other debating teams on their very capable efforts, with our Year 10 team coming a very close second in their level of competition.

22.01.2022 IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Thursday 12 November Year 10 Dinner Dance Friday 13 November Pupil Free Day (School development)... Tuesday 17 November Year 6 Parent Information Evening

22.01.2022 Today, Harrisdale SHS Year 7s and 8s attended a presentation by Officer Jackie Newby of the WA Police force who spoke to students about the ThinkUKnow Australia program and safety online. ThinkUKnow is a law enforcement led education and prevention program that aims to increase young people’s awareness around the dangers of technology and sharing content online. The program provides students with tips and information on online safety, including how to avoid unwanted contact, online grooming, self-generated content, cyberbullying, sexual extortion and how to seek help. The program highlights the importance of privacy and the risks involved with sharing personal information online, promoting a Think before you post mentality.

22.01.2022 Our annual Year 7 Family Welcome BBQ, held last week, was a popular event. Many parents and extended family members took up their child’s invitation of a personally guided tour of the campus as well as the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers. Observing the Year 7 students as tour guides, they appear to have quickly and confidently found their way around the school. The Welcome BBQ provides Year 7 families a wonderfully informal and relaxed opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and to mingle with each other, and is an important part of the students’ transition to high school. This year, our P&C also set up a stall at the BBQ to sell second hand school uniform items, including jackets in time for the cooler months ahead.

20.01.2022 BACK IN STOCK Please be advised that Uniform Concepts in Jandakot now have stock of caps and visors. Alternatively, we do have a limited number available from Student Services.

20.01.2022 A reminder to our school community.....

20.01.2022 We enjoy hearing about our students’ successes in their sporting interests outside school, and congratulate Year 10 student Nadya for being selected for the Metro All-Stars U/17 AFLW squad after just a two-year involvement. Nadya has also been invited to join East Fremantle Football Club to start pre-season training for the U/18 Rogers Cup and she was recently awarded Runner Up Best & Fairest for the Fremantle Conference in the Year 11/12 all-female competition. Well done, Nadya!

19.01.2022 The latest information about our schools arrangements for the start of Term 2 was emailed to parents and carers yesterday and is also posted on Connect. Our one-minute survey to gauge the level of student attendance at school next Wednesday has now closed and we thank you for your participation.

19.01.2022 Harrisdale SHS blitzed today's School Sport Western Australia Inc. Track and Field competition, held at the State Athletics Centre. It was an awesome result by an awesome team who displayed tremendous school spirit and supportiveness of each other. Congratulations to the many champion and runner up athletes. Look out for a detailed report in next week's newsletter.

19.01.2022 Please see the attached image for updated uniform shop opening times.

19.01.2022 Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, headspace Armadale have had to alter their in-person community engagements to online based interactions. They are currently offering some FREE online workshops and presentations. These online workshops and presentations usually go for approx. 30 minutes through the Zoom platform. If you would like to book an online workshop, please contact headspace Armadale on 9393 0300 or email [email protected].... Please note, there is often high demand for headspace Armadales free workshops.

18.01.2022 TRY-A-TRADE GOING STRONG Today, 16 of our Year 10 students commenced a one-week Automotive Taster Course with South Metropolitan TAFE at their Carlisle campus. The students are learning basic vehicle maintenance and are completing units of competency that involve identifying, clarifying, and resolving routine basic problems commonly encountered in an automotive workplace.

17.01.2022 As mentioned in the last newsletter, our uniform committee has worked with the uniform supplier for a knitted jumper to complement our current range of school wear. A sample range of jumpers will be available in the Student Wellbeing Centre from Monday 8 June to Wednesday 10 June so that students can try them on to confirm sizing. Parents who wish to be present when their child tries on a jumper are asked to make a booking via the link that was emailed today with times and d...ays available between 8.30am and 3.30pm, 8 June to 10 June. Students / parents will then have two options: -The knitted pullovers can be ordered online, after Monday once sizing is known via https://www.nellgray.com.au/S/Harrisdale-Senior-High-School -Parents can fill in the pre-order form as per the email sent today, send along with their child and students can complete the form advising what size is required. On behalf of Uniform Concepts, Harrisdale SHS will collect and forward these forms on when the sample range is collected. From Thursday 11 June, the sample range will be available at Uniform Concepts in Jandakot where parents may visit the store and place an order. The jumpers will retail for $50.00 and full payment must be made at the time of ordering. Uniform Concepts have advised stock will be available for collection within approximately 2 3 weeks Please refer to the email that was sent to parents (06.06.20) with links to make a fitting time and download the Uniform Concepts order form.

17.01.2022 Techtrails Online is the newest initiative of Women in Technology, Western Australia (WITWA) presenting a series of online modules featuring links to future careers and video content showcasing inspiring female STEM role models. This exciting new initiative has been designed to inspire students for a future in STEM, and give them the opportunity to explore where these skills could take them. Free to access and easy to use, with modules covering a range of themes, students wi...ll learn about the technology used in industries from marine science, and farming, to virtual reality, space and more! Techtrails Online are also running a competition (starting on the 4 of June) to celebrate the launch of this initiative where schools can go in the draw to win a VR headset if your students complete one of the modules (and the feedback survey) by the end of June. Students need to complete a pre-survey (https://forms.gle/gCdzr5F2RawfhF1a6) before starting the modules and a post survey (https://forms.gle/NQBgSYG4SkzN9jHZA) after completing it. Please feel free to email Ms Lean on ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

13.01.2022 Nows the time to apply to enrol your child at Harrisdale Senior High School for 2021! Enrolments close 24 July 2020

13.01.2022 After a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 health restrictions, Harrisdale Senior High Schools Interact Club is delighted to announce that the Breakfast Club will restart on Tuesday 16 June. As before, a free breakfast of Vegemite, jam or honey toast, cups of hot Milo and a selection of fresh fruit will be served to students at the Caf, from 7:45am to 8:20 am. In the interests of good health and safety, students will be asked to practise good hygiene and some social distancing. So, hand sanitiser will be in liberal use for all those eating breakfast and there will be a limit of two students per table. Mrs Seara, Miss Jamil and Mr Mattin look forward to seeing lots of happy, smiling and hungry students next Tuesday morning.

13.01.2022 Today we have sent a survey via email to all parents to assist with planning for Term 2. Please complete this by 11.59pm Friday 24 April. Thank you.

13.01.2022 Ideal conditions are forecast later this week for our athletics carnival. Two great days of fun and healthy competition will see our Year 9 and 10 carnival held on Thursday 26 August with the Year 7 and 8 students taking to the track and field on Friday 27 August.

12.01.2022 Just a reminder to our school community that Monday 12 October is a School Development Day. We look forward to seeing all our students return to commence Term 4 on Tuesday 13 October 2020. We hope everyone is enjoying the Term 3 Holidays so far.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Harrisdale 1 Volleyball team for winning the 2020 Champion School Black Division Volleyball Senior Boys competition. The boys took on teams from Perth Modern School, Gilmore College, Seven Oaks College and Mandurah Catholic College. Well done to all teams who participated on the day.

11.01.2022 As of Monday 18 May students will revert to the usual arrangements for wearing uniforms. This means students will no longer be allowed to wear their sports uniform all day at school; only those students who have sport or dance Period 1 may wear their sports uniform to school. All other students should be in full school uniform, including black shoes.

11.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL WA SCHOOLS - PLEASE SHARE. WA schools have now been back for almost three weeks. Over that time, weve seen a steady increase in attend...ance, with an average of 85.6% of students in attendance at WA public schools yesterday. Id like to thank all of our principals, teachers, school staff, cleaners, gardeners, parents, carers and students for making the return to school such a success so far. At the start of term we opted for a soft opening of WA public schools so parents who felt comfortable with their kids returning could do so but those who had concerns could choose to keep their kids home. At that time, we flagged that WA school arrangements would be reassessed after three weeks. Today Im able to provide an update that will apply to all WA schools going forward. As of next Monday, 18 May, all Western Australian school students will be required to return to school. This decision has the full support of all stakeholders in the education sector, and our health experts. There are exceptions for students who are medically vulnerable or those who have a family member with chronic health issues, who will be assessed and can continue to learn from home and will be supported by their schools and the Department of Education. But from Monday, students who remain away from school without good reason, will no longer be provided with learning packages and their absence will be marked as unauthorised. Based on health advice, students in residential facilities will be now permitted to return home at weekends, at the discretion of the principal or manager. Through the State Governments $43 million additional investment, strict environmental cleaning throughout the school day, including high-touch surfaces and playground equipment will continue at public schools, as will reinforced hygiene measures. Drop off and pick up arrangements that restrict parents and carers, and non-essential visitors, from entering school grounds remain in place. Individual schools will provide further information to their parents and carers on how each school will manage these changes. At this stage, certain activities such as assemblies, camps and inter-school events remain prohibited. Going forward, any further changes for schools will be considered in line with the WA roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions in our State. As always, State Government decisions will be based on the best health advice. Thank you again for your cooperation and understanding as we navigate this together.

11.01.2022 Dragsters Take Off! Year 10 Practical Engineering students have put their problem solving and construction skills to the test this week, racing dragsters designed and built by them and powered by CO2 canisters. Project completion included researching forces such as mass, thrust, friction and aerodynamics affecting drag. A range of models was produced, including many that proved very fast on the test track. The slow-motion video clip captures one of the races in action.

10.01.2022 Yesterday, Harrisdale SHS was honoured to host the Ceremony for the Declaration of Poll for Jandakot in the recent WA Election. The Ceremony was performed by Mr Ken McIntosh, Returning Officer, WA Electoral Commission, in front of Yaz Mubarakai (MLA, Jandakot) and a group of Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences students. The event provided students a unique opportunity to gain a better grasp of democracy by witnessing an authentic political ritual. Yaz Mubarakai remained to answer students’ questions and observed that, Students that come through Harrisdale Senior High School, in my opinion, are future leaders. Harrisdale’s staff certainly agree with that!

10.01.2022 If you need to report your child/childrens absence, late arrival or early departure from Harrisdale SHS, please see the images attached for details of our preferred methods.

10.01.2022 Teen Triple P Seminars will be hosted for free at The Hub (Armadale Full Service School) from 10 September. These seminars provide parents with additional strategies and tools to help them feel more confident in supporting their teenager through this next stage of life.

10.01.2022 Theres more to say after R U OK? Tomorrow, Thursday 10 September is R U OK?Day and a reminder that on every day of the year we should support people who may be struggling. But theres more to say after R U OK? If someone says theyre not OK make time to listen, encourage action and check in.... To help people keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK were encouraging everyone to learn what to say after R U OK? The images attached can guide you through what to say after R U OK? If you need immediate crisis or emotional support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the pastoral care team at school. R U OK? is a national charity dedicated to inspiring all of us to have regular, meaningful conversations to support anyone struggling with lifes ups and downs. You can learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Harrisdale SHSs Year 10 Boys (Team 1) and Year 9 Girls (Team 1) volleyball teams who both won their grand finals in the Volleyball WA Schools Beach Volleyball Competition held at City Beach on Sunday. Special mention needs to be made of the Year 10 boys team, who won despite playing as a team of three in a four-a-side competition! Accolades also to volleyball players in all other teams that represented Harrisdale in the competition. It was a joy to see our students friendly, competitive spirit and teamwork on display.

09.01.2022 Year 9s are reminded that our social is fast approaching. With the rink open to Harrisdale SHS students only, a DJ and games, it will be a great night to socialise with your peers. See Connect for the link to the permission forms.

08.01.2022 We are excited to announce three Year 10 Harrisdale SHS students have successfully obtained a School-Based Traineeship with The Coffee Club. A school-based traineeship is an employment-based learning pathway, which combines off the job training and on the job training that leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Students on a school-based traineeship attend school four days a week and complete one day at the workplace. Harrisdale SHS students who will be on the s...chool-based traineeship with The Coffee Club will complete a Certificate II in Hospitality during Years 11 and 12, which will be included in their WACE. We congratulate our school-based trainees!

08.01.2022 The global pandemic is having a profound impact on our adolescents with many being forced to miss out on so many rites of passage. Some are becoming more anxious or depressed which is completely understandable given the current situation. However, should your teen display any unusual behaviour that lasts for more than 2-3 weeks, it may be a cause for concern. Research shows there are specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of teenagers developing a mental health pr...oblem. Some are set in stone, whilst others are modifiable. Adolescents are considered to be more at risk of anxiety and depression disorders which may affect their mood, thinking and behaviour. It can impact their ability to function and perform normal activities. It is therefore vitally important for adult carers to remain vigilant during this time for any signs of distress, even though your adolescent may not have any prior history of a mental health disorder. Early intervention, diagnosis and treatment is more important than ever. In the current climate, one useful thing you can do is help your teen focus on the things that they can control such as their learning, diet, exercise and sleep. In this Special Report, adult carers will be provided with a checklist that can be used a guide in determining if there is any cause for concern. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report.

08.01.2022 The 75th anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific) is Saturday, 15 August, 1945. In Humanities and Social Sciences classes this week, students have learned more about this significant event, focusing on World War II veterans and their families and recognising the contributions and sacrifices made on the home front and in Pacific region nations.

08.01.2022 City of Armadale Scholarship Award Congratulations to Kamalpreet on being Harrisdale SHS’s inaugural recipient of a City of Armadale scholarship for students commencing Year 11. Kamalpreet’s scholarship was awarded to her by City of Armadale’s Deputy Mayor, Carole Frost, and assists toward the costs of texts and fees for Year 11 at Harrisdale SHS.

07.01.2022 REMINDER:- When outdoors in Term 1 and 4, all students must wear the school cap, visor or hat during break times, when on the school oval and, normally, when outdoors. Scarves or head dresses (which may be worn for religious or cultural reasons) are to be in the school navy blue colour. Uniform Concepts have stocks of all hats, caps and visors.

06.01.2022 LAST DAY OF LESSONS Today, Friday 3 April, is the last day of lessons for Term 1. From Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April, teachers will prepare teaching programs for Term 2. Students may still attend school until 9 April to be supervised if they cannot stay home.

06.01.2022 As lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted to varying degrees, we enter a time of transition and adjustment. The circumstances of this situation have significantly impacted us all. For some, it has been an opportunity to reflect on what is important, whilst others have embraced the opportunity to learn new things. Many young people may be excited at the prospect of restrictions being lifted; others may feel mixed emotions. Reactions will differ depending on how well the...y cope with stress and change. Keeping a check on your childs mental health and wellbeing as they adjust to new routines, will be vitally important. There is still a lot of uncertainty ahead of us, so focusing on the things you can control or enjoy doing or even value, can help establish predictability and familiarity for the whole family. Adult carers need to provide young people with reassurance by acknowledging any concerns and fears they may have at this time. Consider this to be a normal reaction, however it may be best to focus more on their feelings and emotions, rather than the practicalities at this stage. In this Special Report, we share a few ideas to help ease this time of transition and adjustment. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

06.01.2022 Due to our first School Tour being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have rescheduled two additional tours for next week, Monday 15 June and Wednesday 17 June. Places are limited - please be sure to book your spot. Monday 15 June https://harrisdaleshs.schoolzineplus.com//choose-ticke/175... Wednesday 17 June https://harrisdaleshs.schoolzineplus.com//choose-ticke/176 Please note the September tour starts 15 minutes later. Wednesday 9 September https://harrisdaleshs.schoolzineplus.com//choose-ticke/104

06.01.2022 The City of Armadale Libraries presents the Armadale Young Writers Awards 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for students to enter a local writing competition with great prizes on offer. This creative writing competition is open to students in Years 3 12 that reside or attend school in the City of Armadale. In 2020 students can only enter online via our website from 1 - 30 June. ... The competition is open to the following grade groups: 7 & 8 and Years 9 & 10. The City of Armadale will award a first ($200), second ($150), and third ($100) prize to each of the listed grade groups. All place-getters receive one free copy of the book, containing the place-getting stories, a trophy and a certificate. The best overall is judged from all place-getters and awarded a $50 book voucher. Visit https://library.armadale.wa.gov.au/ for more details including Terms & Conditions.

06.01.2022 Applications for the Gifted and Talented Academic Program at Harrisdale Senior High School are now open for students entering Year 7 in 2022 (students currently in Year 5). Apply online at education.wa.edu.au/giftedandtalented

05.01.2022 Its not too late to order your childs school photo. Parents can order online by clicking on the link below. https://orders.academyphoto.com.au/login_shoot If you do not know your childs shoot key (as per the envelope provided to students), please call Academy on 9248 1263 for assistance. Ordering online will be available until the 22 August 2020.

05.01.2022 Please note, the Keys for Life Parent Student Workshop that was scheduled for Wednesday 18 March 2020 has unfortunately been cancelled. We thank you for your understanding and will notify you when it can be rescheduled.

05.01.2022 Bookings are Essential

04.01.2022 Fresh off the truck! Here are just a few of the new instruments we are adding to the Music Department. Our percussion students will get to play these at this weeks Concert Band rehearsal. Stay tuned for more from Music!

03.01.2022 PERTH FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT FOR DRAMA STUDENTS Last evening a group of Harrisdale SHS’s drama enthusiasts were treated to an excellent production of Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard, as part of this year’s Perth Festival program. Adapted to reflect 1980s Australia, the production involved the audience moving from act to act through a range of sets set amongst the gumtrees and heritage buildings at the Sunset Heritage Precinct in Dalkeith. Students were inspired and their eyes were opened to the creative possibilities of stage production. The performance was superb and the setting simply stunning!

02.01.2022 On Saturday, we welcomed 370 Year 6 students to our Primary-to-High School Transition Day. Our teachers, support staff and student transition leaders were mightily impressed by the Year 6 students’ eagerness to explore their new campus, to learn more about high school life, and to meet their peers.

01.01.2022 Swimming Carnival Honours go to Harris! In a day of competition, fun, camaraderie and good school spirit, Harris House came through as the winners at this year’s lower-school swimming carnival. Congratulations to champion boys and girls and to all competitors for a great day at this year’s intra-school carnival. Full results will be published in the next edition of our newsletter.

01.01.2022 A worthy cause. A group of Harrisdale SHSs Bush Rangers cadets have volunteered their time to plant seedlings in the wetlands running alongside Roe Highway in Beckenham. The wetlands collect water run-off from the highway and form a wildlife corridor near the Canning River. Supported by the Parks and Wildlife Service WA, Bush Rangers is enabling our students to take an active role in the conservation of our natural environment. Bush Rangers is one of a large range of co-curricular clubs and programs offered to students at Harrisdale SHS.