MUIRFIELD HIGH
SCHOOL
Muirfield Matters
Issue 4 2014
Term 2 Week 3
From the Principal: Ms Reeves
Inside this issue:
Royal Easter Show
From the Principal
Ms Reeves
1
Royal Easter Show
1
New Staff
2
Lesley Walker
3
Recognition
Assembly
Computer Market
Closure
Feeling the Cold?
4
Recognition
Recipients
517
Senior Studies SLAP
Term 2
18
Turner Cup
20
Sport Update
21
If taking the blue ribbons in the Schools District Exhibit at
the Royal Easter Show was not reward enough, four lucky
Muirfield High students and a teacher had an even bigger
prize.
They met His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge during
his official visit to the show on Friday, 18 April. The Royals
walked directly past our award-winning exhibit as part of their show tour and the
Duke spoke with our students, Emma Longworth, Carly Vanden Dool, Cynthia Tran
and Dean Van Wyk. As Emma explained some of the agricultural details to the Duke
of Cambridge, she commented, “As you would know from your studies of
Agriculture,” impressing the Duke with her knowledge of his area of study.
Ribbons Galore from 23
the Castle Hill Show
ANZAC
Commemoration
24
Recognition for
Recognition
Assembly
TAS Talent Coming
Through
25
Discover Engineering 26
Royal Easter show
Report
27
From the P&C
31
Uniform Shop New
Order Form
33
You may have seen Carly and Cynthia beaming on the Channel 7 news after winning
the Schools Exhibit and again after having met the Duke. Emma, Carly and Georgia
Butler were also interviewed for the local Hills radio station, 90.5, by ex-student
Jake Nelson.
Our ingenious display was put together, as in past years, by our enthusiastic
Muirfield High team, led by Ms Heap and Mrs Ashurst and supported by parents,
ex-students and community members. The core team consisted of 20 students from
Years 7 to 12 who are passionate about agriculture.
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I am always amazed at how Ms
Heap devises a new and
ingenious concept each year.
The circus-themed presentation
was entitled “Agriculture – The
greatest show on earth”. Ms
Heap said that it was a real
team effort with the more
senior students keen to show
leadership by involving juniors
in the task.
Muirfield has enjoyed
considerable success in this
competition. It is our third first
place in the five years that we
have participated in this show.
Ms Heap already has next year’s
design in her head.
New Staff
Ms Catherine Coates joins our staff as the Head Teacher
Special Education, replacing Mr Newcomb who was
successful in gaining a merit based position at another
secondary school on the last day of last year. Ms Coates
heads the Barclay Learning Centre (our special unit). She
also has responsibility for the Learning and Support Team
which supports students in the mainstream who need
additional support in the classroom.
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Lesley Walker
As you know, Mrs Lesley Walker, our Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts, had a brain
haemorrhage before school on Monday 24 March. She was rushed to hospital where she had
surgery but did not recover and passed away on 29 March. The chapel was filled to overflowing;
testament to the respect and love felt for Lesley from students and colleagues, past and present.
It has been a sad time for many of our staff and students, and indeed for me. I felt privileged to be
asked by Lesley’s family to speak at her funeral. It was a tough task. As I said at her funeral, it is a
common regret that we don’t let people know how much they mean to us and how much we
appreciate them when they are alive. Lesley will be missed, more than she would realise.
A number of families have contacted the school requesting information regarding a memorial for
Lesley Walker. We will be holding a small memorial gathering and laying a plaque in our rose
garden. Details of the memorial will come later.
What we need when we grieve
Families in our community, as all families will at some time, have dealt with death and grief. Our
school community has experienced grief in the last four years with the passing of a current student,
an ex-student whose cohort were still at school, as well as mothers, fathers and extended family
members of staff and students.
We all deal with grief in different ways. The death of someone can still bring up feelings of loss as
we remember the passing of a loved one.
Our school counsellors are available for students, if they wish to talk about their grief. If necessary
school counsellors may refer a student to outside counsellors or a family’s GP. When we grieve we
need rest, time, compassion and physical and social activities. Above all we need hope for our own
future happiness.
If you are concerned about your child please contact the school or speak with your GP.
Recognition Assembly - Respect, Participate, Learn
Well done to all our recipients of awards in Term 1. Every term we acknowledge students for their
efforts and achievements both within and beyond the classroom. We expect our students to
demonstrate respect and to be active in their own learning. We also encourage students to
participate in the many extra-curricular activities in the school so they really benefit from the broad
range of experiences we offer. Thank you to those parents and family members who are able to
attend the assemblies. It is wonderful to be part of a community that appreciates our young people
and values education.
Closure of the Computer Market
At the April meeting, the P&C voted to close the Computer Markets. This decision came after
much discussion over many P&C meetings.
As I have previously written, the Computer Market has not been as profitable as it once was as the
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customer base has decreased. Last year it ran at a $1,000 loss. In addition the Computer Market
Sub-committee, which runs as a sub-committee of the P&C, has been without a full contingent of
office bearers.
The last day of trading for the Markets was Sunday 4 May. I thank all those who have been involved
in the Computer Markets; and there have been many parents, past and present, who have helped
out. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ray Hayes who has given much of his time to
support the Computer Markets. I know the P&C have been active for the past couple of years in
seeking alternative sources of income to support improvements in the school. You may have a
contribution to make. Please join your fellow parents and carers at the P&C meetings held on the
second Wednesday of every month during term.
Is Your Child Feeling Cold at School?
It is important that students wear correct uniform to school. Hoodies; track suit pants; different
coloured jumpers and jackets; and tights worn as pants are the main breaches of school uniform
during winter. We ask that parents assist us in ensuring their children have the correct uniform.
As the first line of defence against the
cold, all students in Years 7 to 11 should
be wearing the correct green jumper or
the track suit jacket. Year 12 students
will shortly receive their jerseys. Girls
have the option of the black skirt with
tights or tailored black pants.
Should the school shirt and jumper or
jacket not be enough, students can wear
long-sleeved T-shirts under their shirt
and school jumper or jacket. But, please,
no hoodies! For those that really feel the
cold, the Uniform Shop has heavy, lined,
black fleece jackets. Students who have
taken up the school jackets tell me they
are very toasty and they have nice
pockets to keep hands warm.
With the three layers – shirt, jumper and
jacket – students will be set to face the
cold.
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Year
7 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Shondell Akhabue
Shondell Akhabue
Mitchell Archer
Mitchell Archer
Kristian Bailey
Charli Bolt
Charli Bolt
Charli Bolt
Jacob Briggs
Abbey Budd
Abbey Budd
Jack Cherry
Ashlee Conroy
Pheobe Copland
Phoebe Copland
Phoebe Copland
Mitchell Cotton
Claire Cuskelly
Cameron Dennis
Stephanie Dixon
Loretta Duffy
Chloe Fox
Chloe Fox
Stephanie Frankcombe
Ashleigh Hokin
Ashleigh Hokin
Julia Jones
Julia Jones
Nicolas Jooste
Aideen Keane
Alexandra Kiner
Sylvia Kramlik
Lachlan Krklinski
Nabil Laoulach
Alana Little
Ho Ming Lo
Rowan Macdonald
Rowan Macdonald
Jasmine Mario
Award
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participation in Mathematics
Participation in Mathematics
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Participation in History
Participation in History
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Participation in Geography
Learning in Visual Arts
Commitment to Reading in Library
For Participating in Music
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Participating in Drama
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participation in Geography
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Participation in Music
Participating in Dance
Participating in PDHPE
Participation and Cooperation in Class in Library
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Participating in Music
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Participation in Mathematics
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
For Participating in Music
Participating in PDHPE
Learning in Visual Arts
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Participation and Cooperation in Class in Library
Participation in Mathematics
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Music
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
For Participating in Music
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Year 7 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Matthew Maroney
Jaelyn Mashiah
Jaelyn Mashiah
Jaelyn Mashiah
Ashleigh McNee
Lachlan Napier
Piper Oates
Cooper Ollerenshaw
Cooper Ollerenshaw
James Painter
Emily Paull
Emily Paull
Eidan Pederson
Keanu Peters
Keanu Peters
Keanu Peters
Tonuka Rahman
Joel Rowell
Sofina Saldanha
Sofina Saldanha
Samer Saqqaf
Samer Saqqaf
Chansz Sardis
Kahleah Scott
Kaia Sinanovic
Tara Suttie
Tara Suttie
Tara Suttie
Darren Sutton
Holly Turner
Ethan Uslu
Eloise Warren
Sanuri Wijesekera
Alexander Won
Zachary Wong
Zachary Wong
Zachariah Wrigley
Maho Yokohata
Maho Yokohata
Maho Yokohata
Adrian Zhang
Award
Learning in Visual Arts
Participating in Drama
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Participation in Technology-Wood
Participation in Music
Enthusiastic and Mature Approach to Learning in English
For Participating in Music
Consistent effort in Mathematics
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English
Participation in Technology-Wood
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Geography
Participating in PDHPE
For Active Participation in Science
Participating in PDHPE
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Learning in Visual Arts
Participation in Geography
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participating in Drama
Participating in Dance
Learning in Visual Arts
Participation in History
Enthusiastic and Mature Approach to Learning in English
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in History
Participating in Drama
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
For Participating in Music
For Active Participation in Science
Participation and Cooperation in Class in Library
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English
Participation in Mathematics
Participation in Music
Commitment to Reading in Library
Learning in Visual Arts
Commitment to Reading in Library
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
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Year 8 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Cody Amies
Reegan Bain
Leah Billington
Nicholas Bright
William Bryant
Tara Buckingham
Nathan Calvar
Laura Camuglia
Laura Camuglia
Renee Capes-Davis
Erin Carpenter
Courtney Carter
Mirabelle Chen
April Clayton
April Clayton
Joanna Cooper
Joanna Cooper
Nathan Craig
Ella-Jane Dietrich
Ella-Jane Dietrich
Hartley Duggan
Sanam Fath-Abadi
Sanam Fath-Abadi
Fraser Forbes
Archy Fowler
Archy Fowler
Archy Fowler
Ryan Gabb
Samantha Gillian
Samantha Gillian
Norton Grey
Cooper Halton
Joanne Hardy
Joanne Hardy
Brigitta Hargitai
Bradley Hartland
Bradley Hartland
Kieran Holt
Award
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Participation in Technology-Wood
Learning in Music
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in History
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Consistent Effort and Participation in DT-Wood
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Mathematics
Learning in Visual Arts
Participation in Music
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Participating in Music
Participating in PDHPE
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in History
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Metal
Participation in Music
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Demonstrating Respect in Music
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
For Participating in Music
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Technology-Wood
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Demonstrating Respect in Music
Participating in PDHPE
Learning in Science
For Participating in Music
Participating in PDHPE
Learning and Improvement in Spelling in English
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
For Active Participation in Science
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Participation and Improvement in Mathematics
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Year 8 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Benjamin Hornery
Benjamin Hornery
Adam Hunt
Caleb Jones
David Kleine
David Kleine
David Kleine
Anthony Kochergin
Amy Le Noury
Daniel Lee
Anthony Lindner
Anthony Lindner
Jasmin Lloyd
Emma Mansfield
Timothy McNee
Brittney Miller
Brittney Miller
Amy Mountford
Violetta Mucerino
Violetta Mucerino
Violetta Mucerino
Ashleigh O'Keefe
Ashleigh O'Keefe
Ashleigh O'Keefe
Nathan O'Shea
Taylan Ozdemir
Eloise Pearson-Hatchwell
Ezra Pederson
Kristofer Pickering
Johanna Selmes
Justin Sia
Lily Simpson
Matthew Swain
Matthew Swain
Luke Sweeney
Lily Tomlin
Emily Wilmshurst
Connor Wilson
Karla Wise
Karla Wise
Caleb Wood
Award
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Participating in PDHPE
Consistent Effort and Participation in DT-Wood
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Demonstrating Respect in Mathematics
Learning in Science
Participation in History
Learning in Visual Arts
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in History
Participation in English
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Consistent Effort and Participation in DT-Wood
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Textiles
Positive and Enthusiastic Participation in English
Participation in History
For Active Participation in Science
Positive and Enthusiastic Participation in English
Consistent Effort and Participation in DT-Wood
Participation in Music
Participation in History
Learning in Visual Arts
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
Participation in Mathematics
Learning in Visual Arts
Consistent Effort and Participation in Technology-Metal
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Actively Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Learning and Improvement in Spelling in English
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Participation in Technology-Wood
Participation in Music
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Year 9 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Mark Arblaster
Callum Arthurs
Rachel Barrett-Giudice
Rachel Barrett-Giudice
Isabel Barton
Isabel Barton
Isabel Barton
Joshua Bednar
Ewan Belgrove
IIa-Rose Besgrove
Nathan Bicerra
Isabella Blow
Lara Boitano
Lara Boitano
Lara Boitano
Connie Brooks
Lauryn Brown
Jamahl Carman
William Cashmore
William Cashmore
Marcus Cheong
Anna Chong
Anna Chong
Thomas Coates
Thomas Coates
Thomas Coates
Bronte Davidson
Nicolas Desroches
Nicolas Desroches
Nicolas Desroches
Isaac Di Matteo
Joel Drinkwater
Joel Drinkwater
Rachelle Duffy
Scott Dundas
Simon Engdahl
Jade Face
Timothy Galea
Pheobe Gray
Chase Griffiths
Chase Griffiths
Award
Participating in Geography
Participation in Mathematics
Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Maturity in Drama
For Participating in Music
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Participation in Commerce
Participation in Industrial Technology Timber
Participation in History
Participating in PASS
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in History
Participating in PDHPE
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Elective History
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Demonstrating an Enthusiastic Approach to Learning in English
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Participating in PDHPE
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Participation in History
Participation in Commerce
Participation in Geography
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Participation in Mathematics
Participating in Commerce
Demonstrating Excellence in History
Participation in Mathematics
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Participating in PASS
Consistent Effort and Participation in Textiles Technology
Participation in History
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Learning in Visual Design
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Participating in PDHPE
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Elective History
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Year 9 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Georgina Harris
Georgina Harris
Thomas Hunt
Jacob Innes-Afitu
Zachary Jones
Emma Katen
Emma Katen
Julie Linder
Rachael Lobasso
Max Lothian
Max Lothian
Josephine Mace
Malachi Mashiah
Malachi Mashiah
Adam McAllister
Adam McAllister
Jessica McKinnon
Jessica McKinnon
Kate Milne
Kate Milne
Caitlin Pollitt
Caitlin Pollitt
Stella Priest
Stella Priest
Brianna Puffett
Morgan Ramsay
Ramtin Rehavi Ezabadi
Ramtin Rehavi Ezabadi
Riley Richards
Bryce Roach
Keeley Roberts
Liam Stewart
Meg Stummer
Jessica Swadling
Nicholas Thomas
Nicholas Thomas
Nicholas Topfer
Mitchell Turnbull
Award
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Participation in Elective History
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Learning in Music
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Demonstrating Excellence in History
Participating in PDHPE
Learning in Dance
Participating in PASS
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participating in PDHPE
For Participating in Music
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
Participating in PDHPE
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Participating in Geography
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Participation in Elective History
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
Demonstrating Respect to all Class Members in English
Consistent Effort in English
Participating in PDHPE
Demonstrating Maturity and Respect in Drama
Participation in History
Participation in Industrial Technology Timber
Participation in Mathematics
Learning in PASS
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Agriculture
Participating in Commerce
Participation in Class Discussion in English
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in Japanese
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Improved Effort and Commitment in English
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Year 9 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Mitchell Turnbull
Kaan Varol
Kleanthis Vavouris
Chloe Von Brandis-Martini
Alana Wheeler
Caitlin Wilby
Elise Williams
Elise Williams
Makenzie Wilson
Bailie-Rae Woods
Bailie-Rae Woods
Kusta Zechariah-Watters
Award
Participation in Mathematics
Participation in Mathematics
Participation in Mathematics
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Demonstrating Respect in Dance
Learning in Visual Design
Active Participation and Application in Visual Arts
Participation in History
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
Excellent Focus and Consistent Application in English
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Consistent Effort and Participation in Textiles Technology
Year 10
Name
Graciela Angraini
Rhianna Archer
Tara Arrow
Anika Benecke
Kayla Berry-Ryan
Jordyn Black
Lachlan Blackett
Alexandra Borja-Villadolid
Alexandra Borja-Villadolid
Evatni-Phaedre Bright
Georgia Butler
Michael Cheng
Aiden Dixon
Aiden Dixon
Dion Ducker
Daniel Dyball
Casey Fletcher
Casey Fletcher
Casey Fletcher
Abbie Fowler
Abbie Fowler
Cameron Glynn
Caitlyn Green
Caitlyn Green
Award
Participating in Commerce
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Participation in Geography
Participating in PDHPE
Consistent Effort in English
Consistent Effort in English
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PASS
Participation in Food Technology
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Demonstrating Respect in Dance
Participating in History
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Industrial Technology Timber
Demonstrating Commitment in Music
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Demonstrating Respect in the Classroom in English
Participation in Open Evening
Learning in PDHPE
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Demonstrating Respect in Dance
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participating in History
Participation in Elective History
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Year 10 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
David Hargitai
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
Jordan-Leigh Hartland
James Hunt
James Hunt
James Hunt
Brendan Johnson
Pascal Klimoski
Sean Kobeissi
Sean Kobeissi
Ehlena Lea
Emma Moran
Emma Moran
Emma Moran
Stuart Mort
Jake Mountford
Jake Mountford
Jake Mountford
Jake Mountford
Courtney Painter
Lachlan Rendell
Jake Richards
Emma Rogers
Makeyla Roseworn
Makeyla Roseworn
Abigael Ryan
Abigael Ryan
Isobel Sinanovic
Isobel Sinanovic
Isobel Sinanovic
Caitlin Spencer
Oliver Stoehrmann
Mardi Swadling
Award
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in
Agriculture
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
Participating in History
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participating in PDHPE
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Participation in Food Technology
Demonstrating Respect in the Classroom in English
Demonstrating Respect in Commerce
Participating in History
Participating in PDHPE
Participating in Geography
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participating in PDHPE
For Diligence in Practical Work and Actively Contributing
to Learning in Agriculture
Participation in Geography
Participation in History
Participation in Open Evening
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Participation in History
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Commitment to Work Completion in English
Demonstrating Commitment in Music
For Participating in Drama
Participation in Industrial Technology Timber
Participation in Open Evening
Participation in History
Participation in Open Evening
Participation in History
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
Participation in Elective History
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Positive Contribution in Class in English
Commitment to Work Completion in English
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Year 10 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Lara Tomlin
Lara Tomlin
Louis Verdon
Louis Verdon
Louis Verdon
Sophie Warren
Sophie Warren
Riley Woods
Riley Woods
Riley Woods
Ronald Yuwono
Award
Participation in Geography
Participation in Mathematics
Positive Contribution in Class in English
Demonstrating Respect in Geography
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PASS
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Science
Participation in Geography
Respectfully Engaging in Learning in PDHPE
For Participating in Drama
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Science
Year 11
Name
Aaron Avila
Timothy Bain
Timothy Bain
Patricia Bovard
Patricia Bovard
Chelsea-Rose Bower
Chelsea-Rose Bower
Rachel Browne
Mario Catalano
Wai Chi Angela Chan
Travis Connelly
Bronwyn Craig
Rujing Cui
Rujing Cui
Rujing Cui
Elisha Alice Duggan
Elisha Alice Duggan
Elisha Alice Duggan
Elisha Alice Duggan
Dominque Duncan-Gouws
Lachlan Gabb
Award
Participation in Legal Studies
Consistent Effort and Participation in Construction
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Earth
and Environmental Science
Consistent Effort and Participation in Japanese
Participation in Society and Culture
Learning in Photography
Participation in Ancient History
For Participating in Entertainment
Participation in Mathematics
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Learning in Music
Consistent Effort and Participation in Japanese
Outstanding Effort in ESL English
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Consistency of Effort in English
Learning in Ancient History
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in
Chemistry
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Earth
and Environmental Science
Learning in Business Studies
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in
English
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Year 11 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Kirsten Gaston
Kirsten Gaston
Kirsten Gaston
Luka Gillard
Emily Henriksson
Emily Henriksson
Brandon Lampinen
Ziwei Lin
Alex Linder
Emma Longworth
Emma Longworth
Daniel Mansfield
Daniel Mansfield
Daniel Mansfield
Nadia Marvin
Tim Marvin
Kate McNamara
Benjamin McNee
Amelia Napier
Amelia Napier
Amelia Napier
Amelia Napier
Katrina-Elizabeth Newport
Alexander Norton
Georgia Pederson
Liam Petsas
Liam Petsas
Liam Petsas
Vivekram Raja
Caitlyn Randall
Daniel Rec
Blake Reus
Award
Participation in Legal Studies
Participation in Hospitality
Participation in Society and Culture
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Participating in Drama
Learning in Ancient History
For In-depth Contributions to Class Discussions in
Preliminary English Extension
Outstanding Effort in ESL English
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in
English
For Diligence in Practical Work and Actively Contributing to
Learning in Chemistry
Consistent Effort in Mathematics Extension 1
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English Advanced
Participation in Ancient History
Participating in History
For Participating in Entertainment
Participation in Legal Studies
Participation in Society and Culture
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Effective Management Through Open and Honest Dialogue
in Preliminary English Extension
Participation in Legal Studies
Participating in History
Learning in PDHPE
Participating Enthusiastically in Class Activities and
Completing Tasks to a High Standard in Preliminary English
Studies
Consistent Effort in General Mathematics
Insightful and Intelligent Analysis of Language in English
Participating in PDHPE
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Participation in Class Discussion in English
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Biology
Learning in Photography
Consistent Effort and Participation in Construction
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Year 11 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Inside Story Headline
Name
Bradley Ripps
Nawaporn Saleepon
Madelyn Spencer
Inggrid Supit
Savannah Swart
Savannah Swart
Benjamin Taylor
Sophia Anna Vavouris
Liam Wilks
Liam Wilks
Anna Kristen Wilmshurst
Anna Kristen Wilmshurst
Anna Kristen Wilmshurst
Christopher Zografakis
Award
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Biology
Consistent Effort in General Mathematics
For Participating in Drama
Demonstrating Respect in Business Studies
Participation in Society and Culture
Participation in Hospitality
Insightful and Intelligent Analysis of Language in English
For Participating Enthusiastically in Classroom
Discussions in English
For Participating Enthusiastically in Classroom
Discussions in English
Participation in General Mathematics
Learning and Improvement in Writing and Research in
English Advanced
Consistent Effort in Mathematics Extension 1
For Diligence in Practical Work and Actively Contributing
to Learning in Chemistry
Following Instructions Accurately for his Presentation
and Revising his Work in Preliminary English Studies
Year 12 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Joanna Allen
Joanna Allen
Joanna Allen
Eliza Andrews
Eliza Andrews
Kathleen Arthurs
Gaythri Athmanathan
Maxine Ayo-Flowers
Caspian Baska
Caspian Baska
Campbell Blue
Lauren Briggs
Courtney Brown
Leeland Brown
Leeland Brown
Mitchell Cooper
Angelina Edigarov
Award
Demonstrating a High Level of Proficiency in Japanese
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Biology
Participation in Class Discussion in English Advanced
Consistent Effort in Maths - General
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Senior
Science
Participating in History
Learning in Ancient History
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English Advanced
For Active Participation in Chemistry
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Learning in Business Studies
Demonstrating Respect in Dance
Participation in Industrial Technology
Consistent Effort and Participation in Construction
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Consistent Effort in General Mathematics
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Year 12 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Craig Estcourt
Craig Estcourt
Craig Estcourt
Alistair Fawcus
Amy-Rose Flynn
Baylee Forbes
Joshua Glendinning
Joshua Glendinning
Sascha Hawkins
Sascha Hawkins
Jacqueline Herzog
Todd Horner
Ingrid Huibers
Rachel Hunt
Rachel Hunt
Emily Hunter
Luke Jobson
Emma Jones
Amy Kew
Aaron Lawes
Aaron Lawes
Daniel Leafe
Harrison Mace
Rhys Mackenzie
Marika Martiskin
Marika Martiskin
Stephanie McPherson
Kalinda Merriman
Kalinda Merriman
Euan Moyle
Euan Moyle
Euan Moyle
Huw Murray
Huw Murray
Annabel Newman
Tayla O'Brien
Jemma Orchard
Miriam Osburn
Miriam Osburn
Award
Participation in Legal Studies
Learning in Ancient History
Learning in PDHPE
Learning in Business Studies
Participation in Legal Studies
For Participating in Drama
Demonstrating a Consistent and Conscientious Approach to
English Studies
Learning in Drama
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
For Active Participation in Chemistry
For Participating in Entertainment
Enthusiastic and Committed Approach to Learning in English
Knowledge and Enthusiasm in English
Participation in Class Discussion in English Extension 1
Participating in History
Participating in History
Consistent Effort in Mathematics - General
Consistent Effort in General Mathematics
Respect in English
Consistent Effort and Participation in IT-Wood
Consistent Effort and Participation in Construction
Participating in SLR
Participation in Class Discussion in English Advanced
For Participating Enthusiastically in Class Activities in English
Studies
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Learning in Dance
Demonstrating Commitment in Music
Participation in Ancient History
For Participating in Entertainment
Participation and Learning in Business Studies
Consistent Effort in Mathematics - General
For Active Participation in Earth and Environmental Science
Participation in English
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Consistent Effort in Mathematics - General
Knowledge and Enthusiasm in English
Demonstrating Commitment in Music
Insightful Contributions to Class Activities in Visual Arts
Participating in History
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Year
12 Term 1 Recognition Recipients
Name
Dilan Ozdemir
Dilan Ozdemir
Emma Pritchard
Emma Pritchard
Emma Pritchard
Larissa Pritkovs
Eun-Jee Rhee
Eun-Jee Rhee
Eun-Jee Rhee
Yong-Jhong Rhee
Yong-Jhong Rhee
Adam Rifai
Adam Rifai
Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
Louise Smalley
Catherine Thomas
Catherine Thomas
Catherine Thomas
Nicola Thomas
Nicola Thomas
Jeffrey Ting
Jeffrey Ting
Jeffrey Ting
Myron Wan
Myron Wan
Myron Wan
Celestine Szann Watkin
Emily Wilson
Karla Wilson
Lewis Wilson
Simon Wong
Ha Eun Yun
Ha Eun Yun
Award
Participation in Ancient History
Learning in Business Studies
Learning in Photography
Participating in SLR
Participation in Hospitality
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
Consistent Application in Visual Arts
Demonstrating a High Level of Proficiency in Japanese
Learning and Improvement in Writing and Research in
English extension 2
Participation in Mathematics
For Consistent Effort and Active Participation in Senior
Science
Learning and Improvement in Writing and Research in
English Extension 2
Participating in PDHPE
Participation in Classroom Discussion in English Advanced
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
Learning in Business Studies
Learning in Photography
Demonstrating a Consistent and Conscientious Approach to
Drafting Extended Writing in English
Participation in Hospitality
Consistency of Application in English Standard
For Active Participation and Consistent Effort in Biology
Outstanding Effort in ESL English
Consistent Effort in Mathematics Extension 2
For Active Participation in Physics
Outstanding Effort in ESL English
For Active Participation in Physics
Consistent Effort in Mathematics Extension 1
For Active Participation in Earth and Environmental Science
Consistency of Application in English Standard
Consistent Effort in General Mathematics
Consistent Effort in Advanced Mathematics
Demonstrating a Consistent and Conscientious Approach to
Drafting Extended Writing in English
Participation and Learning in Business Studies
Consistent Effort in Mathematics
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Senior Studies SLAP Term 2
Study
- Have you used the memory and mnemonics guide to study more productively?
Learn
- Have you developed new writing skills to improve your communication?
Achieve
- What were your best and worst results from Term 1?
Progress
- Have you attempted to correct some of the mistakes you made in Term 1?
Yearly Exams – Week 8 and 9, Term 2.
Year 12 Trial Examinations commence in Week 8 of this term. With a busy assessment period
ahead a significant amount of groundwork has been laid to support our students. During our
weekly assembly we have encouraged students to start their study notes and revise over their
completed coursework. At the end of Term One, Elevate Education presented a two hour
workshop for our Year 12 students on memory, mnemonics and exam preparation. Students
should have been implementing these strategies over the course of the last month.
Students should be starting to test themselves, using past HSC exam papers. They can be located at
this website:
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/
The library has a number of past exam papers, including sample Band 6 answers, in the HSC
resource section of the library. The more familiar you are with the examination documents, the
better prepared you will be for the exams.
Assessment Tasks
With half of student course work completed, but nearly two-thirds of the assessment tasks still
due, students have a busy few months ahead. Remember to:

Start assessment tasks when received.

Underline the key glossary term to answer the question accurately.

Break the task into ‘chunks’ and create deadlines for each.

Allow the time to edit and review work.

Use the assessment schedule to avoid completing multiple tasks at the same time.
It is also worth mentioning some of your rights as a student:

to be informed of the assessment policies of the school and Board of Studies.

to receive clear guidelines relating to the requirements of each assessment task.

to be told in advance of the due date for each assessment task.

to receive feedback that assists in the review of work.

to query the mark for an individual task at the time if is returned.

to request a review of the calculation of the final assessment mark if believe the final assessment rank is incorrect.
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The Higher School Certificate examination – maintaining integrity.
Students often wonder about the procedures followed by the Board of Studies to prevent plagiarism
and malpractice in an exam. The following table, provided by the Board of Studies, highlights some
case studies from across the state in 2013.
Breach of examination rules
and malpractice
Non-certification of project
Non-serious attempt
Description
Description
Students submitting a major project are required to have the project certified by their teacher, that
all work has been undertaken by
the student, or that necessary
outsourcing has been attributed.
Principals advise the Board of
Studies if a project cannot be certified. Statements from the student and the supervisor of marking are also considered.
Description
The HSC Rules and Procedures
require students to attempt a
range of questions throughout the
examination paper. Attempting
multiple-choice questions is not
sufficient. Supervisors of marking
report students who submit frivolous or objectionable material.
Case studies

A student completed much
of their project at home
and did not provide for
regular monitoring by the
class teacher.

A student purchased and
modified a commercial
product and submitted it
as their own project.
Case studies

A student attempted multiple-choice questions only
and did not engage with
other question types across
the examination.

A student submitted an
obscene response which
was considered to be highly
objectionable.
Penalty range
Minor breaches are dealt with during marking or by a warning. Cases
of potential malpractice are referred to the Examination Rules
Committee (ERC), a subcommittee
of the Board of Studies. Penalties
include a reduction in examination
marks, zero marks for the examination or cancellation of the course.
Penalty range
Where it cannot be established
that the project represents the
student’s own work, penalties
include a reduced mark or zero
marks for the project. In some
cases the project is accepted as
the entire work of the student
and the mark stands.
Penalty range
Students engaging in a non-serious
attempt generally receive no result in that course. This in turn
may jeopardise the award of the
Higher School Certificate.
Number of ERC cases
Number of cases
Number of cases
A breach of examination rules occurs when a student introduces
unauthorised notes or equipment
in an examination, or is otherwise
disrespectful of the examination
conditions. A breach of examination rules is deemed to be malpractice when the student uses the
notes or equipment to gain an unfair advantage in the examination.
Case studies



A student brought unauthorised notes into the examination where they were
found on the desk.
A student included sharp
glass in a submitted project.
A student copied information from an electronic
device. The student’s alternative explanation of ‘rote
learning’ was not accepted.
2013: 19
2013: 102
2013: 463
2012: 15
2012: 118
2012: 236
2011: 10
2011: 155
2011: 207
2010: 9
2010: 184
2010: 187
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“The relatively small number of cases noted below should be considered in the context of over 70,000
students attempting over 500,000 examination papers”.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/exam-rule-breaches/maintaining-hsc-exam-integrity.html
If you are looking for any HSC support, be sure to make an appointment with Mr Finley, Head
Teacher Senior Studies.
Mathew.finley@det.nsw.edu.au
Turner Cup
The game was played at Muirfield High School Soccer Oval on Friday
7th of March 2014. We played against Kellyville High School and unfortunately lost the game 3-2 in the second half with a golden goal
with only 8 players left on the park from each team.
We conceded the first goal of the match in the 20th minute with a
fine strike from just outside the 6 yard box. We then managed to
pull a goal back with a penalty being awarded to us from a handball deep into the second half,
which our Captain Karl Bowry took with great confidence. The keeper managed to get a hand on
it but the ball very fortunately managed to spin into the back of the net.
However, the joy didn't last too long as Kellyville were also awarded a handball penalty 3 minutes
later, which they capitalised on through their goalkeeper of all people. 2-1 down at halftime!
The halftime break provided a much welcomed rest for the boys as they were concerned with the
formation in the backline. After some intense discussion, the boys agreed that we move back to a
4,4,2 formation in order to shore up our defense and instil a bit more confidence back into the
team.
The change of formation worked a treat along with a couple of player changes in in the forward
line. Josh Bednar and Ben Stollery combined beautifully down the left hand side to score a
wonderful goal to level it back up 2-2.
The remainder of the game provided Muirfield with a host of opportunities that we unfortunately
couldn't convert, especially in extra time. Five minutes before the game went to penalties, one of
Kellyville’s talented youngsters scored an absolutely cracking goal that unfortunately sunk the
hearts of all our players.
The game was played in great spirit by both teams and was a fantastic spectacle to watch. I would
like to thank the boys for their determination and team work on the day and look forward to
coaching them again in Errea Cup next year.
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The
team: Karl Bowry, Kieren Briggs, Isaac Di Matteo, Andrew Milne, Ben Stollery, Luca Crisanto,
Joel Drinkwater, Brad Wright, Amir Nikibin, Nick Thomas, Josh Zann, Nathan Bicerra, Shihab
Saqqaf, Josh Bednar, Kleanthis Vavouris.
Mr Wilcox
Sports Update
Congratulations to Chris Bednar who recently competed in the 2014 National
Age Diving Championships in Melbourne. He had an outstanding competition
and came:

1st 12/13yrs Boys Platform.

1st in 13yrs and under 3m Boys/Mixed Synchro.

1st in State Team Challenge, a special event in the Nationals where a
team of 4 is selected (1 diver in each age category either a male or
female (1x11yr old, 1x 2/13yr 1x14/15yr and 1x16-18yr old) per state
to go head to head with other states.

3rd – 13yrs Boys 3m springboard.

4th in 13yrs Boys 1m springboard.
Chris has also been selected as a state member of the
NSWCHS Diving Team competing in Melbourne in
July.
Congratulations to Alex
Treglowan on selection into the
NSW All School U15 Water Polo
Team that will compete in New
Zealand in the Pan Pacific
Championships in July.
Congratulations to Kieren
Briggs who has been selected
to compete in the 2014
Secondary Australian Football
competition in June.
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Congratulations to Harleigh Grey and Norton
Grey on selection into the NSWCHS Boys
Hockey Team playing in the State Championships
this month.
Norton
Harleigh has also been selected to be part of the
NSW All Schools Boys Hockey Squad.
Congratulations Harleigh.
Harleigh
Rose Eldred competed last week in the CHS Girls Softball
Championships as part of the NSW team. Congratulations to
Rose and the team for coming second.
Hills Zone Cross Country Results
Muirfield has a very successful Cross Country Carnival coming 4th overall. Below are the
individual results of our amazing cross country champions.
GIRLS
12 Yrs: 1st Anastasia Trohidis
2nd Aideen Keane
13 Yrs: 5th Kelly Halton
9th Violetta Mucerino
14 Yrs: 5th Bailie Woods
10th Isabella Blow
15 Yrs: 2nd Rebecca Wright
6th Sabrina Trohidis
7th Keeley Roberts
16 Yrs: 4th Rachael McAllister
8th Chloe Holman
Boys
12 Yrs: 8th Matthew Mroczkowski
13 yrs: 1st Nathan Wright
2nd Nick Jooste
4th Joshua Zann
10th Jared Edwards
14 Yrs: 4th Nathan Bicerra
7th Samuel Longo
15 Yrs: 1st Bradley Wright
4th Nicholas Thomas
17 Yrs: 5th Luke Jobson
Grade Sport Results




Under 15’s Netball won the Summer Grade Sport in Term 1. Congratulations to the
team: Isabella Blow, Erin Burt, Taylor Jones, Eloise Pearson-Hatchwell, Sophie Russell,
Meg Stummer, Petria Welsby, Sophie Winter, Taryn Woods.
Under 15’s Girls Soccer defeated Arden 4-0 in Round 2 of the State Knockout—Turners
Trophy.
Open Girls Soccer defeated Model Farms 4-1 in Round 3 of the State Knockout—Errea
Trophy under the very capable coach, Mr Edmonstone.
Open Boys Soccer lost 2-1 in Round 2 of the State Knockout.
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Ribbons
Galore for our Textile Students at the Castle Hill Show
Congratulations to our Textiles students who entered the Castle Hill Show (all under 14yrs
categories).
We brought home quite a number of ribbons over a variety of categories ranging from soft
toys to appliqué work and creative machining. Ribbons and awards are issued for each different
category. All students should be congratulated for their participation and fantastic projects.
OVERALL:

1st Place Ribbon, Certificate and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BANNER
to Kusta Zechariah-Watters.

1st Place Ribbon and Certificate to Shelley Pickering

2nd Place Ribbon and Certificate to Olivia Zegas , Anthony Lindner and Renee Capes
-Davis.

3rd Place Ribbon and Certificate to Rhianon Wilcock and Connor Wilson

4th Place Ribbon and Certificate to William Bryant and Jade Falzon.

Highly Commended Certificates to Courtney Grant, Olivia Quinn, Brittany Falzon,
Jade Face, Anna Chong, Ingrid Watt, Melissa Kahl. Elise Williams and Beth Radford.
We have a great deal of talent in a variety
of areas in our school and we love to
celebrate our students achievements and
successes. However we are not always
aware of what your child is involved in.
Please let the front office know so that we
can share your child's accomplishments
with the wider Muirfield community.
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TAS Talent coming through...
The TAS Textiles Department would just like to showcase some of the young upcoming talent of
our young Textiles students - creative, inspiring, motivated and having fun.
The students below, all YEAR 7, have only been in Technology -Textiles for 10 weeks with classes
twice a week. Many have not used a sewing machine before the start of the year. These are one of
several projects they have completed this term, after learning about safety, parts of the machine,
the design process and then experimenting with each machine .
WOW! Look out Castle Hill Show next year.
Shayan Nazari - hand coloured
fabric, appliquéd hand drawn ‘angry
bird’ design, made into a cushion.
cover.
Charlotte Wynn - hand coloured
fabric, machine stitched tree design,
made into a cushion cover.
Natalie Khoautal - hand
coloured fabric, appliquéd heart
design, made into a cushion
cover.
Benjamin Duffel - hand coloured
fabric in a heart design, flowers
attached, made into cushion
cover for his Grandmother.
Jack Crameri - hand coloured
fabric, remote holder pocket
added to front, as a cushion cover.
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ANZAC Commemoration
Thomas Brown of year 9 has been involved with the Australian Army
Cadets for the last 18 months which he enjoys greatly. Through Cadets,
Tom has performed wide and varied community services: from helping
the Relay for Life organisers, a relay to raise funds for cancer research
to assisting with the Blacktown March Anniversary.
The photo below was taken at a dawn service for Anzac Day at
Lidcombe and appeared on the front page of the a local Auburn
newspaper. Tom was an integral
part of the dawn service at Lidcombe. He was part of a noted
Catafalque Party (a guard of four sentries) that stood watch
over the fallen soldiers memorial at Lidcombe. Tom also
marched in the parade in town bearing flags for the fallen,
marching behind the 2 lone rider-less horses, with a pair of
boots set backwards in the stirrups, a sign that a warrior has
fallen in a battle.
Recognition for Our Recognition Assembly
Hi, this is just a quick note to thank all the organisers of the lovely assembly and morning tea today.
The Year 12 Chairpersons were beautifully spoken and very
inspiring as was the opening address, the band played impressively
and it was lovely to have some time to spend with my daughter
Tara after the assembly.
Every interaction we have had with Muirfield has been excellent
and reinforces the fact that we made the right choice of school
for our daughter.
Thanks again - Anu Suttie.
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Discover Engineering Day by David Nelson & Jake Mountford
On Tuesday 25th March we participated in Discover Engineering Day at William Clarke College.
This day was organised to help students in Years 10 -12 who are
interested in engineering as a career choices the opportunity to find
out:

What engineers do

Why you would want to become and engineer

How you become an engineer
There were a lot of guest speakers from engineering firms and
universities. They told us about all the different types of engineering
and had some interesting presentations on what is involved in working
in the areas of engineering.
During the day there were many activities in which to become
involved. Activities included cooking with dry ice, working out a way
to support an object on water, and making a structure out of paper
to support heavy weights. The most successful one supported more
than 4 kilograms!
All the activities related to different aspects of engineering like
chemical and civil engineering. The most informative section was
when the different universities offered information on the range of
courses available. We had a great time and are better prepared than
ever for the years ahead.
David Nelson and Jake Mountford Year 10
Please do not drop your children off in the
school car parks. There are deliveries and
staff accessing the car park at different
times during the day and the access is very
narrow. For the safety of the children do
not use the car park as a drop off or pick
up point unless called to collect a sick or
injured child.
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From the P&C President
P&C Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our April meeting. It was great to get everyone’s input
on the upcoming BYOD program. I’m sure that Mr Carpenter appreciated your comments as
you appreciated hearing about the proposal.
It was also good to have an instructive discussion about the future of the Computer Market and
to make some tough decisions. Again your suggestions and support were valued.
Next Meeting—Wednesday 14 May 7.30pm
Muirfield High School Staff Common Room
Computer Market Closure
As you are no doubt aware, the Computer Market ceased
operation on Sunday 4 May after approximately 20 years. The
decline in revenue and the changing market has been discussed
numerous times at P&C meetings and when the school was
forced to forgo a potential long-term booking worth $26,000 per
year the tough decision was made. Unfortunately the Computer
Market reported a loss of $1,000 in 2013 with no funding being
contributed to the P&C.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Computer Market Subcommittee for their
commitment, particularly over the last few years. There is a huge amount of work involved in
organising and managing a weekly market and unfortunately we have not had a full
Subcommittee for a number of years. In particular, I would like to thank Ray Hayes who has
volunteered on the Computer Market committee for approximately 12 years. In the last few
years Ray has been present at the markets almost every weekend, filling in for the managers
whenever they were unavailable and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. I would also like to
thank Chris Fitzgerald who is no longer a parent of Muirfield, but who willingly continued to
support the Computer Market Subcommittee long after his children left the school. His
dedication and commitment to Muirfield are appreciated enormously.
Working Bee
A working bee has been scheduled to spread the large piles of mulch
that have been left in the school grounds. If you have a wheelbarrow
and a bit of spare time, please head on down and lend a hand. If time
permits, weeding and other general tidying up around the school will
also be undertaken. Feel free to bring children who would like to
help maintain the beautiful bush land feel of Muirfield.
Saturday 14 June
10 am until 2 pm.
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Fundraising BBQ
A BBQ and cake stall to raise much needed funds for Muirfield has been
booked. Please put the date in your diary and come along to support
the fundraising committee if possible.
Sunday 27 July
Shifts from 8 am until 4 pm
North Parramatta Bunnings
Uniform Shop Update
Owing to the removal of signatures for verifying credit card ownership, the uniform shop will
also be required to use pin numbers for all EFTPOS transactions. If you choose to send an order
form with credit card details, you will now be required to provide your CCV code found on the
back of the credit card on the order form. See the order form included on the next page.
Size 8 & 10 jumpers now in stock! Please come to the uniform shop on Monday or Thursday
during lunch time if you would like to purchase one.
Limited supplies of the black fleecy jacket available. Get in quick if you want to get one before
they run out - and the weather gets really cold!
Contact List Update
P&C is currently updating its email distribution list. If you would like to be included so that you
stay up-to-date with what is happening, please email Muirfield.p.and.c@gmail.com and we will be
very happy to add your name. If you would like to help out on any of our subcommittees, or
simply be informed of what is happening, please let us know in your email.
Ezicover
Look for the advertisement elsewhere in the newsletter for recyclable, reusable book covers
available in a variety of sizes and colours. These covers are much easier to use than plastic or
contact, taking less than a minute to put on. They are made from some recycled materials and
can be used over and over again. Order online and make sure you use the code given on the
info sheet to ensure Muirfield P&C receives 10c per book cover!
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Yr 11 IDT Placement
Yr 9 & 10 Elective
History Excursion
Yr 12 Hospitality and Construction Work Placement
All Yr 7 & Yr 9 Boys
Vaccinations
Yr 9 Mind Matters
CAPA Workshop
Yr 12 Careers Expo
CAPA Workshop
Yr 12 Society &
Culture Excursion
Yr 11 IDT Work Placement
Zone Athletics Day 1
Sydney West
Cross Country
Yr 10 Geography
Excursion
Yr 9&10 Peer Tutoring
Program Day 2
HSC Trials
Yr 10 Careers Expo
HSC Trials
Yr 7&9 Parent Teacher
Night
School Holidays
Schools Holidays
School Development
Day
Students Return
All Schools Cross
Country
Zone Athletics Day 2
Sydney West
Athletics
Yr 12 Chemistry
Excursion
Yr 8&10 Parent
Teacher Night
Yr 11 Hospitality, Construction and IDT Work Placement
Yr 10 Subject Interviews
Yr 8&10 Subject Info
Night
All Yr 7 & Yr 9 Boys
Vaccinations
Sydney West
Athletics