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Newsletter

Issue 12

September 2023

Contents
Dates
Principal's Message
K-2 Bronze Awards
3-6 Bronze Awards 
3-6 Silver Awards
7-10 Bronze Awards
RoboCup
Year 3 Long Day Excursion Birrigai
Waste Warriors
Macqlit Progress
Australian Girls Choir
Work Experience Update
Curious Minds 
 
Harrison School Oztag Gala Day
Tournament of Minds
Step into the Limelight Gala 2023
Deadly Mob
Library Update - Term 3
Harrison School Eftpos Machine
UC Accelerated Pathways Program 
2024 Naplan
Rostrum Semi-Finals
Year 10 Immunisations
Islamic Education in Schools
Community Flyers
Contacts

Important Dates

 
Monday 18 September 
  • Kindergarten Questacon Excursion
Thursday 21 September 
  • Australian Girls Choir Assessment Workshop
  • Walk on Country - ATSI Family Afternoon Tea/ Deadly mob Visit
Friday 22 September 
  • P-2 Assembly - 9:15am
  • 3-4 Assembly - 2:15pm
  • Last day of Term 3 - Have a happy and safe holiday break!



Monday 9 October
  • Term 4 begins, Welcome back!
Friday 13 October
  • Harrison Band - Floriade Performance
Thursday 19 October
  • Year 4 Camp Cooba 
Friday 20 October
  • Year 4 Camp Cooba

Principal's   Message 


Dear parents and carers,

It has been a busy and productive term 3 with lots of learning taking place in all of our classrooms. Students continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they've acquired, as they work with their peers and teachers to learn new and exciting things. As always, we encourage parents and guardians to engage in open communication with teachers to ensure the best learning and wellbeing outcomes for every child.

Congratulations to Kirralee Larkin who has been successful in winning a new role in the Education Directorate. Kirralee has been an important part of our school, developing systems and processes to support our students, staff and community. Grace Brassington will step into the Corporate Manager position until the end of the year.

Welcome to Smriti Sharma. Smriti is taking over from Nada Zarac as the Deputy Principal of Learning Support. This is an important role in our school as it supports:  

  1. Inclusive education for students with a diverse learning needs.
  2. English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D).
  3. Coordinating the MiniLit and MaqLit programs.

Smriti has hit the ground running and is getting to know the students, staff and families at Harrison School.

Our 3 – 6 SRC has been busy campaigning for improved playground upgrades. Due to their thoughtful proposals and persistent questioning, they have secured 4 basketball hoops, new handball courts, playground chalk boards and cricket stumps. Well done to the SRC members.

Finally, some special acknowledgements:

  • Students and teachers who participated in Robocup. They have made the national finals!
  • All of our students who have represented in sports carnivals. 
  • Our year 3 day camp to Birrigai.
  • The enthusiastic competitors in Tournament of Minds competition.
  • Our talented Limelight performers.
  • Staff who coordinated the ICAS assessments and students who participated.

Have a safe school holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone in term 4.

Ben Davies
Executive Principal

As always, please stay in touch with us via info@harrison.act.edu.au or phone our friendly front office team on (02) 6142 2200.

Congratulations to the RoboCup Junior ACT winners from Harrison School. 🏆💻🤖

Our programmers came first in the Maze Rescue challenge and Line Rescue Challenge. Congratulations Harrison!

Thank you Ms. Beyroutieh, for coordinating RoboCup and supporting the teams😊

Year 3 travelled to Camp Birrigai on Tuesday, check out some of the cool things that they got up to. We were happy to see big smiles and blue skies on this fun day, full of exploring and learning! 🚍🗺☀️

The staff and students had a wonderful time. We thank all of the staff involved in organising this wonderful experience for our students! 😀

The Garden Club and Waste Warrior volunteers have continued reducing our waste footprint this term. We have saved 5.8kg of organic waste and 100s of containers from ending up in landfill. Our 10c container deposits have supported Ms Crawford’s Step into the Limelight students.

Please contact Mr Newman at Shane.Newman@ed.act.edu.au if you would like to find out more about the school’s waste reduction program.
 
Harrison School is happy to announce that 71% of our year 5s, and 100% of our year 6s have shown great progress since starting this program.
Does your daughter like to sing? Would she like to join the Australian Girl’s Choir. 
 
On Thursday 21 September at 11.10am in the canteen, The Australian Girl’s Choir will be visiting our school to hold an assessment workshop with interested girls (K-6).
 
The group assessment workshop includes singing and movement activities and is designed to be a fun and positive experience. Following the visit, they will send participants a personalised report and further information about 2024 classes. 

If your child is interested in this workshop, please return the permission slip to the school (previously sent) or register online at ausgirlschoir.com.au/school workshop.
 

We are working hard to provide work experience opportunities to all year 9 and 10 students.

From 1 October 2023, all students undertaking an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) or Work Placement (WEX) in the Building and Construction Industry are required by law to have completed: CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. 10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention.

You can find training providers at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/10830NAT 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact our Careers Officer: Louise.hara@ed.act.edu.au         
 
Expression of interest forms are now open and will close Friday September 28, 2023. If you have any students, you believe would be interested and suited to participate in the upcoming cycle please get them to do so.

Successful applicants will be contacted with information on how to formally apply for the program.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us. 
curiousminds@amt.edu.au or (02) 6201 5263
 
Harrison School Girls Oztag Gala Day 

OZTAG WINS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL GALA DAY
 
On Thursday 7 September, three Harrison School teams competed at Southwell Park, Lyneham in the Girls Oztag Gala Day. 

9/10 girls played in a competition with thirteen teams. The girls played five matches, won two and were unlucky in their final match of the day. 
 
Pool Play Opposition Score
Round 1 St Mary Mackillop 0-10
Round 2 Namadgi School 7-0
Round 3 St Clare’s College 2 3-2
Round 4 Belconnen High 1-6
Round 5 Canberra High 5-6

7/8 girls played in a competition with twenty teams. The Year 7 girls’ team (Harrison 2) had a 4-4 draw in their second match. A special mention to super coach and Australian Tagaroo representative, Ms. Lily Croker, for her service to the three teams. 

Congratulations to the girls for their effort and sportsmanship over the day.
 
Year 9/10 Team Members Year 8 Team Members Year 7 Team Members
Tayliah B Anshu B Antonia B
Japneet B Mia D Connie C
Lainey B Cielo Chiok M Asha C
Majella F Ayak P Aimee F
Zara F Silvia P Letitia G
Bella K Florence P Madeline M
Nesse L Holly S Maeve O
India M Holly W Samantha O
Ava T   Charlotte V
Olivia T    
Kiyann W    
Amity Y    
 
 
 

Congratulations to the students who competed in the Tournament of Minds at the Australian National University. 

Our Harrison School team performed very well and had an enjoyable experience. 

Thank you to Norma and Jatinder for helping the teams prepare and for supporting them on the weekend!

Finally, thank you to Donna, Ujala, and Peter for supporting our teams on Saturday and Sunday. I know they all really appreciated this!
 

On Wednesday the 8th of September, a group of 35 students from Years 3 to 6 represented Harrison School at Step into the Limelight Gala. Step into the Limelight is the major arts showcase event for ACT public schools and included over 1000 students from across the ACT. This year’s theme was ‘Celebrate - 50 Years of the ACT School System’. After months of practice, students performed at Llewellyn Hall (ANU School of Music) on Wednesday night, where professional musicians from all over the world have played.  Harrison’s dance performance was choreographed by the students and told the story of two rival dance styles, Hip Hop and Lyrical, who battle it out to prove which one is best. They ultimately decide to make friends and work together collaboratively for their love of dance.
 
I am so very proud of this group of students who showed dedication over months of lunch time rehearsals to perfect this performance. They all developed their dance skills and confidence performing in front of an audience, in fact performing in front of over 1200 people on the night!
 
I would like to thank Menosha De Silva who accompanied us on our excursions to rehearsals this week as well as Courtney Blanch, Amanda Rankin and Jamie Walkden who helped with make-up and costuming on the night. We had several lovely comments both from the Gala staff, other teachers and audience members who were impressed by our polished and creative performance. Everyone involved had so much fun sharing our love of the Arts with the community.

Students from Years 1-6 are having a blast at Deadly Mob this term! We have been cooking, exploring the seasons, playing Indigenous games and working on a collaborative artwork. It has been so wonderful to have so many of our Deadly Mob students attending our sessions. Deadly Mob is a great way for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to connect with each other and learn through cultural experiences.

We are really excited for our Week 10 activity – an On Country Walk to explore an important local Indigenous site and an afternoon tea to celebrate a wonderful term. We hope to see as many of our Deadly Mob students and their families attending as possible!


Chief Minister's Read Challenge 2023

Congratulations to all the students from years K–6 who completed the reading challenge this year.

The students were encouraged to choose different genres and complete a 30-book reading challenge. Thank you to the teachers who encouraged the students read bringing the joy of reading to their classrooms.

Book Week 

Harrison celebrated Book Week with many wonderful activities including Mystery Reading, Buddy Reading, competitions, lunchtime activities and shared reading time in classrooms.

On Friday 25th August we were excited to celebrate with a Book character parade which was so much fun!

Thank you to the library committee and the extra staff who helped organise the parade, assembly, and literacy activities.

Catherine Meatheringham - Author Visit.

Last Friday we were lucky to receive a visit by a lovely local author Catherine Meatheringham.

Catherine read her beautiful books including ‘Knock Knock ‘to Year 2 and she talked about the writing process, the importance of reading and the inspiration for her stories.

The students were very enthused and enjoyed asking many questions.

Thank you, Catherine, for visiting our school! https://www.catherinemeatheringham.com/
 
 

Harrison School's student led café is happy to announce we now have an EFTPOS machine. 
UC Accelerated Pathways Program
 (H Courses) - online information night

The University of Canberra invites prospective students, their families, and other interested parties wanting to learn more about the Accelerated Pathways Program (H Courses) to an online information night on Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 6:00pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear important information about the program and application process, as well as ask questions. Register for this online event using this link or the scan the QR in the attached flyer.

More information about the program can be found on the Accelerated Pathways Program or by contacting the program coordinator at amym.smith@act.gov.au.

UC H Course Open Night Flyer (422 kb PDF)

On August 16, Harrison School hosted a semi-final for the Rostrum Public Speaking Competition in the Senior Performing Arts Space. We had Kaitlyn from Year 4 representing Harrison, going up against several other schools from North Canberra. She presented her fantastic speech “Going Backwards” to a large audience of visitors to the school, family and Rostrum Adjudicators.  We had Imogen C from Year 6 hosting the event, with Leah W acting as timekeeper, and some amazing catering from Linda Kwong from the food tech faculty. It was a successful night and every guest to Harrison was impressed by the event.
 
Kaitlyn’s rostrum journey ended at the Semi-Final. Congratulations on all of your success Kaitlyn. 
K-2 Bronze Awards
  • Harvey B
  • Jeremy H
  • Savannah M
  • Soul P
  • Yua S
  • Sahibjot S
  • Siri S
  • Kade B
  • Logan H
  • Uzair I
  • Amaris L
  • Shelby M
  • Andi Aida M
  • Dhriti P
  • Rythm P
  • Xavier Q
  • Iris R
  • Anant S
  • Ayaan S
  • Connor S
  • Perry T
  • Oscar V
  • Alexander W
  • Zoe W
  • Tayakorn W
  • Artin F
  • Dominic H
  • Oscar H
  • Zainab K
  • Mrityunjay K
  • Ethan K
  • Nicholas K
  • Archer P
  • Heath S
  • Naksh S
  • Malik W
  • Mia W
3-6 Bronze Awards
  • Idris A
  • Jamie B
  • Owen B
  • Kirtan B
  • Dallas B
  • Maddison D
  • Audrey D
  • Anika D
  • Matthew H
  • Alyssa H
  • Koa H
  • Emily H
  • Connor I
  • Anya J
  • Anya J
  • Karthikeya J
  • Saya K
  • Annika L
  • Noah M
  • Violet M
  • Elijah M
  • Lachlan M
  • Elena N
  • Madeleine O
  • Shaurya P
  • Sukanth R
  • Connor R
  • Sienna S
  • Kevin S
  • Freya T
  • Jessica T
  • Connor T
  • Kai Y
  • Anaya Z
  • Alicia B
  • Chelsea C
  • Abhisri D
  • Sophie D
  • Liliana F
  • Emma H
  • Isabelle H
  • Reaheel H
  • Abdul Wasay K
  • Nangyal K
  • Meo L
  • Anahad C
  • Peter G
  • Morgana L
  • Mohid A
  • Zafira A
  • Joshua B
  • Hajaratta C
  • Michelle H
  • Gabrielle H
  • Leyah I
  • Charlie J
  • James J
  • Abubakarr K
  • Rachel M
  • Lily M
  • Paige M
  • Simona O
  • James P
  • Haleya P
  • Nayan P
  • Myraa S
  • Aynalem S
  • Yoany T
  • Joshua T
  • Eva T
  • Sian T
  • Georgina W
  • William W
  • Dawood A
  • Mohammed Yusuf A
  • Garret G
  • Zacary L
  • Airis N
  • Iris N
  • Candice N
  • Malishka P
  • Harrison P
  • Abigail P
  • Aashvi R
  • Tyler S
  • Yeewong D
  • Eshan A
  • Mamadou C
  • Leo F
  • Daniel H
  • Blake H
  • Mia J
  • Tanvi K
  • Jordan M
  • Maddx M
  • Edie M
  • Thomas O
  • Ayush P
  • Isaac P
  • Marcus R
  • Selene S
  • Yuvraj S
  • Fatima T
  • Victoria T
  • Brielle W
  • Thushaar R
  • Ella R
  • Savar S
  • Arunima S
  • Harpal S
  • Paarasdeep S
  • Adam V
  • Madina W
  • Maissa W
  • Safia M
  • Syeda Farin M
  • Ellie O
  • Dhieu P
  • Lachlan M
3-6 Silver Awards
  • Laihno C
  • Eknoojot K
  • Mihir K
  • Sanjana K
  • Lily K
  • Hiba H
  • Aryan K
  • Eliiot L
  • Ezell N
  • Lazar T
  • Nayeon C
  • Ava K
  • April M
  • Cordy W
7-10 Bronze Awards
  • Samantha A
  • Sai Shreyansh G
  • Ankushdeep M
  • William P
  • Roseann T
  • Juliana T
  • Minha U
  • Zacharie Z
  • Aariz F
  • Jaiden K
  • Sahila N
  • Marcus O
  • Emily S
  • Hayden T
  • Trisha D
  • Ella M
  • Dain N
  • Lamees A
  • Damion B
  • Pepper C
  • Kathy D
  • Shine H
  • Maheen I
  • Serena K
  • Biniamin M
  • Juanito S
  • Aruhya U
  • Lakisha D
  • Muhammad K
  • Taniya S
  • Amelia W
  • Brian B
  • Harrison G
  • Kyubin K

Islamic Education in School 


For our families who observe the Islamic faith, in 2024 we will be offering an Islamic Education program to all schools. Much like the Christian Education in Schools program, which is in many ACT schools, this program being delivered by Islamic Education Services (ACTIES) will see volunteers come in and teach Islam. This will be a once a week half hour lesson on a fixed day of the week. If you would like your child/ren to participate in this program in 2024, please complete the below registration form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWeoC2KhTZ038klfMA2Jluqb6bRPdl-faBNOK3d2N_iHobkw/formResponse
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