Homebush Boys High School - Year 7 2020 Information Afternoon

When:Tuesday 26th February 2019

Where:School Hall

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (Please arrive by 4:45pm)

All Welcome

For all enquires contact 02 9764 3611 and request Ms Kellie Whelan (Enrolment Officer) or Mrs Matina Shadwick (Relieving Deputy Principal)

Welcome back to Homebush Boys High School for 2019.

Term 4 has kept the Prefect Team very busy. Throughout the term, the Prefect Team have completed a series of events including;

• Creating new initiatives and improving Prefect goals and activities to create stronger leadership within the school.
• Attending the Halogen Leadership Conference.
• Raising funds and awareness for Movember and Anti-Violence against Women.
• Attending the joint-school program with Strathfield Girls: Inner West Youth Health and Wellbeing Plan 2018-2023 Launch Day.
• Organising and playing the Inter-school football competition between Prefects of Homebush Boys and Strathfield Girls High School.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! 

School Resumes on: 

Tuesday, 29th January, 2019 - Staff Only Day

Wednesday, 30th January, 2019 - Year 7, Year 11, Year 12 & All New Enrolment Students

Thursday, 31st January, 2019 - Year 8, Year 9 & Year 10

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On Friday 14th Week 9, 7A and Ms Yong collected and raised money for the UNHCR foundation during assembly and lunch outside the canteen. In case you don’t know what the UNHCR foundation is, it is a foundation which raises money for the refugees in need. We promoted the fundraiser by asking students to bring in their lunch from home and to donate the money intended to spend on lunch to the UNHCR.

7A students Shaasi Maheswaran, Ayman Chaabou, Zane Hamad, Aditya Tiwari, Sameen Roka  and Aarav Sharma spoke at assembly, informing the school about the fundraiser and the UNHCR. “Lunch Money for Refugees” cause provides severely malnourished children with type of peanut butter substance that helps gain weight rapidly and safely. Every year around three million children under five die due to causes related to malnourishment. Yet even a severely malnourished child has a 98% chance of survival if they receive support in time.

Homebush Boys High School are inspired by the work of Australia for UNHCR and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in Lunch Money for Refugees. By bringing your lunch from home and donating your lunch money or even a gold coin donation to Australia for UNHCR, you can help provide life-saving nutrition to children in need. In Week 9, Friday 14th December students from 7A will be collecting donations during assembly and at lunch outside the canteen.

The more people that know about Australia for UNHCR, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing our page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

​Please help us help them by giving whatever you can at:
https://lunchmoney4refugees.everydayhero.com/au/homebush-boys-high-school-1​

Homebush Boys High School Presentation Day 2018 at the Marie Bashir School Auditorium.

The school day will begin with roll call at 8:50am and normal period 1 lessons ending at 9:48 am. Students will then be given a 40 minute early recess break before being supervised as they walk to the venue (approximately 15 minute walk and a distance of 1.2km) in year groups.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend the ceremony and designated seats will be available for you.

When: Tuesday 11th December 2018

Venue: Marie Bashir Auditorium, 159 Albert Rd Strathfield

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Special Note: At the end of the ceremony, students will be dismissed from the venue. Minimal supervision will be available at school and students wishing to walk back to school will be supervised by staff.

If you have any further enquiries, please contact Mrs Matina Shadwick (Relieving Deputy Principal) on 9764 3611.

All grade and house sport has been cancelled today including indoor venues.

When:Wednesday, 28th November 2018

Reason: Wet Weather

Only GRADE SPORT years 10 and 11 will be getting their name marked off and leaving at the beginning of lunch.

All other students will go to their assigned wet weather rooms till 2:20pm when the bell will ring.

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On Saturday the 17th of November, I attended the Sydney Flight College Open Day at Bankstown Airport. I was greeted by a bunch of flight instructors upon entrance and shown around the venue. It consisted of a large office space and an open airfield with interior access to training aircraft as well as other aircraft owned by the college. There was also a free sausage sizzle which provided guests with a free lunch. I attended with my sister who acted as my personal photographer but she also helped me in obtaining information regarding courses and such.

The flight school could only be described as state-of-the-art with their own flight simulator and having previously flown at Soar Aviation in their Foxbat aircraft, I can confidently say my love for aviation has only since increased beyond a point I never thought it could.

I was allowed to hop in two of their planes and was also greeted to a 30 minute flight with an instructor to get a feel of the aircraft that I would be training in should I want to partake a pilot course with them in the future. One of my career goals is to obtain my commercial pilots license through a Diploma of Aviation and fly aircraft internationally and I feel as if the open day reinforced why I wanted to undertake this career path, as well as my love for planes.

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On the 9th of November 2018, Homebush Boys and Strathfield Girls collaborated to create a unique and colourful dance item to perform in celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

For the first time, interested students from both schools were given an opportunity to rehearse and perform a dance medley in the front of our school assembly. It was quite a daunting process. However, over time the fear of performing in front of a large audience faded and was replaced with feelings of pride and accomplishment, as all of the boys; learned the dance in and out every Monday and Friday for more than two months. The girls at SGHS helped us learn the dances which they choreographed based on our skills. Ms Sarkar, Ms Singh and Ms Sahay were a large part of the driving forces that made the event possible and they took time out of their busy schedule to help us.

On the 2nd of November, the new prefects of Homebush Boys High School, led by Charlie McLean and Michael Lopes, attended the National Young Leaders Day in Darling Harbour, held by Halogen in the Australian Convention Centre. It was not just our school that attended, but many schools throughout the region of NSW. The conference was a day for the prefect body to learn priceless skills regarding leadership, patience, initiative, perception and attitude, just to name some.

The day started with the prefect body travelling together into Darling Harbour. We meet Mrs. Duch, our Prefect Coordinator, and the convention started soon after arriving. We saw many other schools, such as Strathfield Girls High School, our sister school, also attend and participate in the convention. The centre was filled with many school student leaders eager for the day ahead of us. The conference started from 9:15 am, which was session one was planned to begin and would continue till 2:30 pm. In that time, the prefect body have learnt valuable skills and be able to use them in the year to come, in our time as prefects.

Lowes Exclusive offer to Zero & Rewards Card Holders.

20%* Off Everything including Schoolwear! 

In Store & Online - Thursday 15th November only.

Offer ends midnight (AEDT) 15/11/18. Must use Zero or Rewards card to receive discount. 

For more information please contact your nearest Lowes store. 

* Excludes gift cards & all suit packages. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Floor stock only. Styles and colours may vary from store to store. No rain checks. Please choose carefully, exchanges and refunds only with docket. Includes existing 5% discount. 

NSW School of Languages allows students to learn a language that they might never have considered learning. It was the learning experience and culture of the NSW School of Languages, where I learnt Japanese as a HSC course, that changed my outlook regarding my future, not only in terms of schooling and education, but in terms of developing of a passion and love for the Japanese culture. 

On my first day at the NSW School of Languages, Orientation Day, I remember it was just my four friends and I, eager to just dive into the experience of learning a language. However, that soon changed as I realised just how much the school offered other than just learning a language. This was because the teachers, fellow classmates and friends, all had one thing in common. We all shared the desire to not only learn the same language, but shared the same love and interest in all things Japanese. Attending the NSW School of Languages, I realised how great it was to be able to share this love and passion with other people.

All prospective parents of students in Year 7 - 2019 are invited to our Year 7 Orientation Day.

When:Tuesday 4th December, 2018

Time: 9.30am to approximately 12.30pm

Where:Homebush Boys High School Hall

Information regarding this day will be posted out to Year 7 2019 families at the end of this month.

Any questions in regards to the day, please call the school and speak to our Enrolment Officer, Mrs Kellie Whelan (Ph: 9764 3611).

School Zones (School zones operate between 8-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm during school term. A speed limit of 40km/h as well as increased fines and demerit points apply during these hours)

• No Stopping
  • Stopping is not permitted at any time.
  • Dropping off or picking up passengers is not permitted.
  • Minimum penalty $337 and 2 demerit points.
• No Parking
  • Drivers may stop to drop off or pick up passengers for a maximum of 2 minutes.
  • Diver must remain in or within 3 metres of vehicle.
  • Vehicle must not be left unattended.
  • Minimum penalty $187 and 2 demerit points.
• Bus Zone
  • Stopping is not permitted in a bus zone during times of operation.
  • Minimum penalty $337 and 2 demerit points.

• Double Parking
  • Stopping next to legally parked vehicles is not permitted.
  • Minimum penalty $337 and 2 demerit points.
• Driveways
  • Do not park across, or on a driveway or any other vehicle access.
  • Minimum penalty $337 and 2 demerit points.
• Mobile Phones
  • It is illegal to use mobile phones while driving.
  • $448 penalty and 4 demerit points.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

School Resumes:Monday 15th October, 2018

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The Australian Training Company is offering students an opportunity to explore their career options and find their path to success. Australian Training Company is holding 3 Recruitment Days/Information Sessions for anyone interested in completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

When: 27th September 2018, 14th November 2018 & 23rd January 2019 (All sessions start at 9:30am)

Where: 30-32 Pomeroy Street Homebush

To attend a session please register at https://goo.gl/forms/oJzUG2FyPwbQXTJo1. 

Master Builders Association is holding a Pre-Apprenticeship Program Information Evening. The information evening will provide students with information about the Master Builders pre-apprenticeship programs, course dates and careers in the building and construction industry. Students, careers advisers, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to learn about pre-apprenticeship programs. Find out if the trade is right for you before commencing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

When: Tuesday 25th September 2018

Where: Master Builders Education Centre at Baulkham Hills (5 Burbank Place, Baulkham Hills)

To book a seat, please register on Master Builders website at 
http://www.mbansw.asn.au/Services/Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeship-Program/ or call (02) 8586 3533 if you have any questions.

To view their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mbanswapprenticeship/

Homebush Boys High School library is now open for an hour after school on Mondays and Tuesdays as part of the Homework Help initiative. Students are invited to make use of this resource and are able to receive assistance with their assessment tasks and homework from 3:10 to 4:10 pm.

There will be a teacher on duty to supervise and assist students with their work and all students will have access to a computer and printer.

The after-hours literacy/speed reading program run by Ms Edwards has also been relocated to the library and students are encouraged to attend during the above times in order to improve their reading speed, vocabulary and comprehension skills. This program also runs before school on Thursdays. For more information about the speed reading program please see Ms Edwards.

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