2023 Term 2 Week 10
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
School uniform – being part of the SEHS team!
We’ve noticed in these chilly months an increased number of students wearing non-uniform jumpers and jackets. While we love seeing everyone warm, it’s crucial to understand why school uniform matters, especially when it comes to keeping our students safe.
When students all wear the same uniform, it become easy to identify who belongs to our school community. It helps us recognise each other and make sure everyone is where they should be. With non-uniform jackets and jumpers, it becomes tricky to spot who is a part of our school and who’s not. By sticking to the uniform, we’re supporting everyone’s safety.
School uniform also unites us. It doesn’t matter if we’re from different backgrounds or have different styles, when students put on the uniform, they become part of something bigger – the Salisbury East High School community.
The forthcoming holidays are also an opportunity to ensure that your child has the right uniform items to commence Term 3 with:
- Polo shirt
- School or plain navy or black pants/shorts – no leggings or denim
- OR School dress
- School jacket
Our current supplier of uniform, Devon Clothing, currently has a 50% sale on all items so you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this.
If you are struggling to organise uniform items for some reason, please contact us here at school. We have a number of ‘pre-loved’ items and also some new items that we may be able to support you with.
For the 2024 school year, we will have a new uniform supplier. Most key items such as polo shirts and the school dress will remain exactly the same but there will be some additional jumper and jacket options to choose from. More information to follow next term.
Some of the highlights of Term 2
Term 2 has proved to be a very busy one – both inside and outside of the classroom. Here is a quick snapshot of just some of the learning and extra-curricular activities our students and staff have been involved with:
Careers Expo: we were delighted to host our very first career’s expo in the gym in June. With over forty exhibitors, students were able to connect with a range of employers (including SAPOL, Defence, Lyall McEwan Hospital), training organisations, universities and apprenticeship brokers. This was very timely as in Term 3, there will be a focus on subject selection for 2024.
Arts Showcase: it was great to see students ‘step up’ and display their learning in front of large audiences. Music, Visual Arts and Performing Arts students shone in front of two large and appreciative audiences.
VEX Robotics: one of our middle school teams participated in the World Championships in Dallas, Texas. United States. Following this, a new generation of students has joined our SEHS Robotics Club.
Aerobics: ‘Active Crew’, our team of Year 7 to 9 students have had a busy term, participating in several competitions this term, including the State Championships most recently. It’s been terrific to see the students grow and develop over the last 18 months.
Knockout and Weekly Sport: this term there have been lots of opportunities for students to represent our school at sport. Some of these have included AFL, soccer, futsal, indoor cricket, netball, basketball and equestrian. Additionally, we have had several students represent South Australia (Bailey Billing-Murray – Baseball) and Australia (Emily Hart – Ten Pin Bowling).
Maths Olympics: recently two teams of students participated in this competition at Central Districts Football Club. Competing against students from a range of Northern Adelaide High Schools, our students enjoyed working collaboratively to solve a range of mathematical problems.
Excursions and Incursions: a range of students have had the opportunity to head out into the community for learning or to have the community come into the school.
New Buildings: we are into the final few months of work on the site next to the gym. New purpose built learning spaces for our Supported Learning Classes and SEAL (Alternative learning) will be a welcome addition to our school.
End of term arrangements
School will be dismissed at 2.05 pm on Friday, July 7. School reports will be published on Daymap at the conclusion of the school day.
Term 3 commences on Monday, July 24.
Kristen Masters, Principal
REFUGEE WEEK ART
To acknowledge Refugee Week and the theme of ‘Finding Freedom’ the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) and Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Services (STTARS) held Art and Literature competitions throughout the term. Three of our SEHS students, Year 12 Hajera Nazari, Year 11 Arezoo Amir and Year 8 Anet Taban submitted entries.
From 370 entries around the state, the AMRC selected 89 students from 56 schools to be included in their final Refugee Week Student Poster Exhibition. This exhibition is on display in the new Children’s ArtSpace Gallery at the Adelaide Festival Centre. The exhibition will also tour extensively throughout regional and metro galleries until April 2024. Congratulations to Anet Taban who had her poster, “Is it really just a word?” selected for this exhibition.
STTARS held their Art Competition Opening Night on the 23rd of June and announced the winners for different categories of the competition. Congratulations to Hajera, Arezoo and Anet for being acknowledged at this event. Arezoo was announced as 2nd prize for the literature category and Anet was announced as 3rd prize for the art category. Here is Anet’s description of her art work:
"Freedom Always Comes with a Price" is about a mother that has sacrificed her life to give her son freedom and joy. She has gone through so much fighting to give her son the best life possible, and finally he has reached his freedom but the price to pay was the struggle and death of his mother. He is now welcomed with sunshine the smiles and the laughs of what life should truly be about for death isn't something you can just let go. He will continue to make her proud working hard and striving to find the good in life that his mum helped him so much to get to. All his success and all his pain will be for her, for she is the reason why it's all possible in the end. People may think love means nothing but if someone is willing to let themselves die for it, you know love is really everything and more.
Sarah Afshin Pour, Senior School Student Wellbeing Coordinator
A DAY IN RESIDENCE WITH BOORI (MONTY) PRYOR
In Week 9 we were fortunate enough to have Monty in school for ‘A Day in Residence’ working with students from Year 7 – 9.
Monty is a multi-award winning children’s author, story teller, didgeridoo player, dancer and renowned public speaker. He was the Children’s Laureate of Australia in 2012 and 2013.
On Wednesday he used storytelling, performance and didgeridoo playing to engage the students in literacy, literature and Indigenous cultures.
Students and teachers were in awe when he unpacked the meaning of his beautifully illustrated book ‘story doctors’. The book acknowledges our true history, embraces inclusivity and celebrates the healing power of nature and culture.
Di Hutchings, Aboriginal Education Teacher
MULTICULTURAL CUP
Salisbury East High School recently participated in the Multicultural Cup, a football carnival that brought together students from diverse backgrounds. Collaborating with Northern Adelaide Senior College, SEHS fielded successful male and female teams, reaching the grand finals at Adelaide Oval. Students had the opportunity to meet Port Power players, watch an AFL match, and proudly display their cultural flags. The event showcased the growth, teamwork, and individual development of our students. Congratulations to the SEHS and Northern Adelaide Senior College teams for their outstanding performance and unity in celebrating diversity.
Kieran McGarrigan, Middle School Wellbeing Youth Worker
TERM 3 IMPORTANT DATES
COMMUNITY NEWS
