Emmanuel Vardakis Zahraa Jaber Year 12 leadership team

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2 Emmanuel Vardakis Zahraa Jaber Year 12 leadership team Sarah Giannou 9A Harry Andrews 9A

3 TEMPE HIGH SCHOOL BOOKING SCHOOL TOURS 2016 (for enrolment applications in 2017) Please tick appropriate box: owednesday 2 March owednesday 2 March 9.00am 1.30pm ofriday 4 March 9.00am ofriday 4 March 1.30pm Parent s Name: Child s Name: Phone: Bookings are essential

4 2017 Year 7 High School Timetable 25 February Open Night, Tempe High School 9 March Primary School begin to distribute Expression Of Interest (EOI) forms 10 March Selective High Schools Test 18 March EOI forms due back to primary schools Mid Term 2 (June)Local enrolments confirmed. Fill in Application to Enrol form End of Term 2 (July) Non locals informed, Fill in Application to Enrol form Week 10 of Term 2 Selective places released Enrichment class applications by the end of Term 2 with half yearly reports. Tuesday 6th of December Orientation Day Non government schools Return EOI forms to high school of your choice by 8th April

5 Welcome to Our School A 7-12 Co-educational comprehensive High School with a selective stream Enrichment classes Mainstream classes Special Support Programs Extension activities/acceleration opportunities A broad curriculum offering both academic and vocational programs

6 Our Values Love of Learning High Standards Care and respect for self and others Respect for work Fairness and social justice Pursuit of excellence Being active citizens of Australia and the world Appreciating Australia s history and diversity

7 School Rules Be Prepared Do Your Personal Best Learn All You Can Respect Yourself and Others Think Before You Act Care For Our Environment

8 Organization of Classes Selective classes Enrichment class Mainstream classes All students do Sport and Peer Support in mixed ability groupings. All students have access to enrichment activities.

9 JUNIOR CLASS STRUCTURE IN YEARS 7,8, 9 & 10

10 Special Features of Our School A diverse community Work experience courses available Vocational Education and TAFE links Aboriginal Programs & Support Committee A safe, friendly supportive setting A strong sporting tradition Community Liaison Officers Student welfare programs encouraging positive behaviour HSC mentoring Attractive uniform

11 Premier s Reading Challenge Debating & Public Speaking Music & Dance Performances National & State Competitions eg Maths, English, Chemistry, Computing, Finance, Geography Visual Arts Exhibitions The Minister s Young Designer Awards Film Production Writer in Residence UNSW Engineering Challenge Extension Programs

12 Curriculum Enrichment Program Enrichment, Extension and Extra Curricula Programs in all KLAs Opportunities for students to explore additional and alternative learning experiences To further assist students to develop and refine new skills, expand interests, develop self-awareness and the confidence to pursue their area of talent

13 Examples of Programs ENGLISH Competitions Writer in Residence Theatre / Drama Film Making Debating Coaching Public Speaking MATHS ICAS & WESTPAC Competitions Enrichment Maths Tutoring Maths SCIENCE ICAS Competition Science in the City Environmental Studies

14 Examples of Programs HSIE Competitions Field Trips Excursions VISUAL ART Art Club Artist in Residence Annual Art Exhibition Community Exhibition Holiday Workshops Photography, Video and Digital Imaging MUSIC Tuition Programs Performance Groups Guitar & Violin Club Concert Series P & C Musical Evening LOTE Exchange Programs Chinese Sister School Shanghai Experimental High School Community Liaison

15 Examples of Programs PDHPE Sports Skills Programs Identifying Individual Talent TAS Excursions Catering Opportunities Barista Training Workplace Training Industry Focussed Areas Cross Curriculum Duke of Edinburgh Study Skills Program Mentoring Tutoring Partners in Business Links 2 Learning Careers Program GOALS

16 Courses Offered - Years 7-8 English Mathematics Science History Geography Technology (Mandatory) Visual Arts Music PDHPE Sport Language one of Chinese, Vietnamese, Aboriginal Language Drama, Wellbeing & Environmental Studies

17 Newspaper league tables do not tell the full story

18 Some interesting statistics from 2015 On the ACARA Honour Roll for High Gain High Schools (one of only 23 in the state) 60% of HSC scores over 80 (only 3% under 50) Highest ATAR (maximum) 80% of HSC graduates attained university placement

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23 Value Add from year 9 to Year 12

24 Value Add from Year 7-9

25 Technology Facilities Four dedicated computer rooms Computer network linking classroomss, staff rooms, the library and the office. Modern computerised library (20 students use computers) High Speed Internet access for all students Film Production facilities WiFi Interactive Whiteboards / Connected Classrooms Bring Your Own Device (year 9 onwards)

26 Student Welfare A caring learning environment where staff are sensitive to the needs of individual students A Welfare and Discipline System that focuses on : Maintaining and Restoring Productive Relationships A school Merit Award system that acknowledges and celebrates student achievement

27 School Merit Awards

28 Assembly Hall Basketball Courts Playing field Sporting facilities Swimming pool adjacent to the school Landscaped student recreation areas A large new cafeteria and study centre Fully air conditioned Additional senior rooms (Primary School site) Physical Environment

29 Laboratories: Science, Computing -Visual Arts, Graphics Technology, CAD, Textiles Design and Technology Rooms New industry standard kitchen Music Literacy Room Clinic Senior Study Koori and Learning Support room Specialist Rooms

30 Food Technology Industry standard kitchen Internationally recognised Competency Building the skills for success

31 Music Program/Band Prodigies and Professionals

32 Student Support / Special programs Student Council Student Advisors Careers Advisory Service English Support Swim School Duke of Edinburgh Program Year 12 Tutorial Support Year 10 Leadership School Counsellor Whole School Literacy Program Year 6/7 transition program Child Protection Program Life/Drug Education Peer Support Leaning Support Teacher Indigenous Mentoring Program AIME NASCA

33 Examples of Support and Mentoring Programs Students receive intensive mentoring in Years 7, 11 and 12 Year 7 A Peer Support Program Year 11 Monitoring program Year 12 - HSC Support All Year 12 students have a teacher mentor Indigenous Students Indigenous Students in Years 9 to 12 are provided with mentors (University Students). In Years 11 and 12, this includes free weekly tutoring. Leadership camps and homework centres are also offered. AIME Program offers students opportunities to be mentored and coached by University students NASCA Program provides opportunities in sport

34 Examples of Support and Mentoring Programs (cont.) Year 12 - HSC Support All Year 12 students have a teacher mentor for the year and meet with them regularly for support and advice Free tutorials, workshops and study days are also provided in holidays as additional enrichment in faculty areas based on student surveys of HSC need. This program lifts and adds polish to HSC performance, and is free to all students. Presenters are experts in their field. Indigenous Students Indigenous Students in Years 9 to 12 are provided with mentors (University Students). In Years 11 and 12, this includes free weekly tutoring. Leadership camps and homework centres are also offered. AIME Program offers students opportunities to be mentored and coached by University students NASCA Program provides opportunities in sport and being coached by members of the South Sydney NRL squad

35 Duke of Edinburgh Program A program of skills and personal growth.

36 Sport at Tempe Successful sporting teams Grade & state wide competitions in basketball, cricket, rugby, soccer, table tennis, netball, volleyball, athletics, swimming & cross country Ice skating, tennis & table tennis Gala days for Years 7 & 8

37 Our Friendly and Caring Staff

38 Why Tempe? Full Selective Stream Enrichment classes Extension Activities Support Programs Mentoring Programs Sporting Tradition Broad curriculum spanning academic and vocational pathways HSC tutorial support Equal opportunity for boys & girls Multicultural setting Excellent student amenities and environment Productive focussed learning environment First class technology & computing facilities Fully air conditioned Modern cafeteria

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43 Selection Criteria Students not living within the designated drawing area Criteria for non-local placement: Academic Excellence Siblings already enrolled at the school Students attending local primary schools (Tempe PS, Ferncourt PS, St Peters PS, Marrickville West PS) Student Leadership Debating/Public Speaking Creative/Performing Arts excellence Sporting excellence (30% weighting) (10% weighting) (10% weighting) (15% weighting) (10% weighting) (15% weighting) (10% weighting)

44 Further Information Visit our website: Book a tour : Wednesday 2 nd March or Friday 4 th March at 9 am or 1.30 pm

45 2017 Year 7 High School Timetable 25 February Open Night, Tempe High School 9 March Primary School begin to distribute Expression Of Interest (EOI) forms 10 March Selective High Schools Test 18 March EOI forms due back to primary schools Mid Term 2 (June)Local enrolments confirmed. Fill in Application to Enrol form End of Term 2 (July) Non locals informed, Fill in Application to Enrol form Week 10 of Term 2 Selective places released Enrichment class applications by the end of Term 2 with half yearly reports. Wednesday 6th of December Orientation Day Non government schools Return EOI forms to high school of your choice by 8 th April