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1 Belmont High School Quantum Building Harmony and Success June 2012 A proud member of the Belmont Learning Community Phone: (02) Fax: (02) FROM THE PRINCIPAL S t a r s t r u c k T h i s y e a r B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l i s w e l l r e p r e s e n t e d i n S t a r s t r u c k w i t h d a n c e r s a n d d r a m a s t u d e n t s p e r f o r m i n g a l l t h i s w e e k. I n p a r t i c u l a r M i r a n d a C a r t w r i g h t f r o m Y e a r 8 h a s t a k e n o n t h e r o l e o f o n e o f t h e c o m p e r e s f o r S t a r s t r u c k t h i s i s a m a g n i f i c e n t a c h i e v e m e n t. As a l w a y s a l l o f t h i s w o u l d n o t b e p o s s i b l e w i t h o u t t h e s u p p o r t a n d e n c o u r a g e m e n t o f t h e s t a f f a t B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l e s p e c i a l l y K a r e n N e w m a n, E r i n F i n n a n e a n d R e n e e B e r g e r. J o h n G i l l i s a l s o t a k i n g o n t h e r o l e o f m u s i c a l c o o r d i n a t o r. E v e r y S t u d e n t, E v e r y S c h o o l P a r e n t s m a y h a v e s e e n r e c e n t n e w s p a p e r r e p o r t s o n t h e E v e r y S t u d e n t, E v e r y S c h o o l i n i t i a t i v e o f t h e N S W g o v e r n m e n t. T h i s i n i t i a t i v e i s t o p r o v i d e a d i f f e r e n t m o d e l o f s u p p o r t i n g s t u d e n t s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s e n r o l l e d i n r e g u l a r c l a s s e s. A p a r e n t f a c t s h e e t i s i n c l u d e d i n t h i s l e t t e r f o r y o u r i n f o r m a t i o n. As f a r a s B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l i s c o n c e r n e d t h e c h a n g e s w i l l m e a n a n i n c r e a s e i n s u p p o r t s t a f f f r o m 1. 3 t o 1. 9 t e a c h e r s w i t h a s m a l l r e d u c t i o n i n f u n d s t o s u p p o r t t h e p r o g r a m. T h e p r o g r a m w i l l s t a r t f r o m t h e b e g i n n i n g o f T e r m 3 w i t h p l a n n i n g f o r i m p l e m e n t a t i o n u n d e r w a y a t t h e m o m e n t. M u s w e l l b r o o k E i s t e d d f o d C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e d r a m a s t u d e n t s w h o p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e r e c e n t M u s w e l l b r o o k E i s t e d d f o d. T h e s t u d e n t s w h o t o o k p a r t i n t h e c o m p e t i t i o n t o o k o u t f i r s t p l a c e i n t h r e e d i v i s i o n s, s e c o n d i n t w o a n d a h i g h l y c o m m e n d e d i n a n o t h e r. We l l d o n e t o t h e s t u d e n t s a n d t h e i r t e a c h e r R e n e e B e r g e r! B i g P i c t u r e R e c e n t l y I h a d t h e p l e a s u r e o f a t t e n d i n g t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n c o n d u c t e d b y s t u d e n t s f r o m B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l s S p e c i a l E d u c a t i o n c l a s s e s a s p a r t o f t h e i r B i g P i c t u r e p r o j e c t w o r k. I n B i g P i c t u r e s t u d e n t s a l l h a v e a p e r s o n a l l e a r n i n g p l a n w h i c h i s b a s e d o n t h e i r s p e c i f i c i n t e r e s t s. I t i s d e v e l o p e d w i t h i n p u t f r o m t h e s t u d e n t s, t h e i r a d v i s e r a n d p a r e n t s. I t i n c l u d e s a n i n d i v i d u a l p r o j e c t. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o a l l o f t h e s t u d e n t s i n v o l v e d i n t h e s e p r e s e n t a t i o n s. A b o r i g i n a l E d u c a t i o n C o n s u l t a t i v e G r o u p ( A E C G ) P a r t n e r s h i p A g r e e m e n t R e c e n t l y B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l h o s t e d t h e s i g n i n g o f t h e P a r t n e r s h i p Ag r e e m e n t c e r e m o n y b e t w e e n t h e B e l m o n t L e a r n i n g C o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s (B H S, B e l m o n t P u b l i c, B e l m o n t N o r t h P u b l i c, F l o r a v i l l e P u b l i c a n d J e w e l l s P u b l i c ) a n d t h e M i n i m b a h AE C G. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o B H S s t u d e n t s J a s m i n e L e f o e a n d G e l i n a B y e r s w h o a c t e d a s M C a n d d i d t h e a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t o f c o u n t r y a t t h i s c e r e m o n y. We l l d o n e g i r l s! C C T V L a s t y e a r I i n d i c a t e d i n Q u a n t u m t h a t w e w e r e i n v e s t i g a t i n g t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f c l o s e d c i r c u i t t e l e v i s i o n i n a n u m b e r o f a r e a s a r o u n d t h e s c h o o l. T h i s w a s a s a r e s u l t o f a n u m b e r o f b r e a k - i n s a n d v a n d a l i s m a t t a c k s o u t s i d e o f s c h o o l s h o u r s a s w e l l a s t h e f t o f s t u d e n t p r o p e r t y. N e w s c h o o l s h a v e vi d e o c a m e r a s i n s t a l l e d i n k e y a r e a s s u c h a s s i c k b a y a s p a r t o f t h e i r s t a n d a r d e q u i p m e n t. Dates for your diary June Y r 1 2 H S C T r i a l e x a m s 19 Y r E n r i c h m e n t I n f o e v e n i n g p m - H a l l 20 P & C m e e t i n g 22 G l e n r o c k R e c. P a r k Y r S n o w t r i p Y r C r o s s r o a d s Y r I m m u n i s a t i o n Y r 7 29 L a s t d a y T e r m 2 July 17 S t u d e n t s r e t u r n T e r m 3

2 Page 2 Quantum June 2012 T h e s e C C T Vs a r e i n t h e p r o c e s s o f b e i n g i n s t a l l e d a n d w i l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l b y t h e s c h o o l h o l i d a y s. T h e c a m e r a s w i l l b e i n s t a l l e d i n t h e m a i n q u a d, o u t s i d e t h e l i b r a r y, i n t h e g y m n a s i u m, i n s i c k b a y a n d i n t h e f o y e r. T h e v i d e o c a m e r a s a r e b e i n g i n s t a l l e d c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e N S W D e p a r t m e n t o f I n d u s t r i a l R e l a t i o n s C o d e o f P r a c t i c e f o r t h e u s e o f O v e r t Vi d e o S u r v e i l l a n c e i n t h e Wo r k p l a c e. B r e t t A u s t i n e Q u e e n s B i r t h d a y Hono u r s C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o B r e t t Au s t i n e w h o w a s a w a r d e d a M e d a l o f t h e O r d e r o f Au s t r a l i a i n t h e Q u e e n s B i r t h d a y H o n o u r s a n n o u n c e d r e c e n t l y. T h e a w a r d i s w e l l d e s e r v e d f o r h i s e f f o r t s i n t r a m p o l i n e c o a c h i n g b o t h w i t h i n t h e w i d e r c o m m u n i t y a n d a t B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l. F a r e w e l l M s O x e n f o r d At t h e e n d o f t h i s t e r m t h e B e l m o n t L e a r n i n g C o m m u n i t y w i l l s a y f a r e w e l l t o N i e l s i n e O x e n f o r d, t h e P r i n c i p a l o f F l o r a vi l l e P u b l i c S c h o o l, w h o w i l l b e r e t i r i n g. M s O x e n f o r d h a s b e e n a v a l u a b l e m e m b e r o f t h e l e a r n i n g c o m m u n i t y a n d I w o u l d l i k e t o w i s h h e r w e l l i n h e r r e t i r e m e n t. WELFARE REPORT Upc o m i n g E v e n t s J u n e 2 d a y C r o s s r o a d s P r o g r a m f o r Y e a r 1 1 s t u d e n t s n o t a t t e n d i n g t h e s n o w e x c u r s i o n. G e o f f R o b i n s o n P r i n c i p a l 2 7 J u n e V a c c i n a t i o n s f o r s t u d e n t s i n Y e a r 7 F o l l o w u p v a c c i n a t i o n s f o r s t u d e n t s i n Y e a r 1 0 w i l l b e c o m p l e t e d i n O c t o b e r. 2 Au g u s t (T e r m 3, We e k 3 ) M o t i v a t i o n a l D a y f o r Y e a r 1 2 s t u d e n t s. A g u e s t s p e a k e r f r o m t h e O x y g e n F a c t o r y w i l l s p e a k t o a l l Y e a r 1 2 s t u d e n t s a b o u t s e t t i n g g o a l s, a c h i e v i n g t a r g e t s a n d p l a n n i n g f o r t h e f u t u r e. T h i s i s t h e 5 th c o n s e c u t i v e Y e a r t h a t w e h a v e h e l d t h i s s e m i n a r f o r Y e a r 1 2 s t u d e n t s a n d i t i s a l w a y s h i g h l y v a l u e d b y s t a f f a n d s t u d e n t s a l i k e. M e r i t A s s e m b l i e s T e r m 3 T h e s e w i l l b e h e l d f o r S e m e s t e r 1 e a r l y i n T e r m 3. S t a f f a r e c u r r e n t l y n o m i n a t i n g s t u d e n t s f r o m e a c h c l a s s f o r s u c h t h i n g s a s c o n s i s t e n t e f f o r t a n d a p p l i c a t i o n a n d a l w a y s a c h i e vi n g t o a p e r s o n a l b e s t. S t u d e n t s c a n a l s o b e r e w a r d e d f o r c i t i z e n s h i p a n d s c h o o l s e r v i c e. I n vi t a t i o n s t o p a r e n t s w i l l b e s e n t o u t e a r l y n e x t t e r m. R e l i e v i n g Y e a r A d v i s e r s Y e a r 8 F r o m 1 5 J u n e u n t i l 3 0 J u l y M r S t e v e R o b e r s o n (C a r e e r s ) w i l l r e p l a c e M r s M u r p h y a s Y e a r 8 Ad v i s e r. H e w i l l b e w o r k i n g w i t h M r s C o s g a y o n. Y e a r 9 F o r T e r m 3, M r s Wh i t e (H i s t o r y ) w i l l r e p l a c e M r s H o w a s Y e a r 9 Ad v i ser. S h e w i l l b e w o r k i n g w i t h M r B a k e r. P o s i t i v e B e h a v i o u r Y e a r Ad v i s e r s h a v e b e e n m e e t i n g w i t h t h e i r c o h o r t s d u r i n g w e e k l y a s s e m b l y t i m e s. S t u d e n t s a r e b e i n g e n c o u r a g e d t o d i s p l a y p o s i t i v e b e h a v i o u r a n d a t t i t u d e s a t a l l t i m e s. Y e a r Ad v i s e r s a r e e x p l a i n i n g t o s t u d e n t s t h e w a y s i n w h i c h t h e y c a n b e r e w a r d e d f o r p o s i t i ve b e h a vi o u r, s u c h a s : E a r n i n g a n a w a r d a t M e r i t As s e m b l i e s. H a v i n g t e a c h e r s r e c o r d a p o s i t i v e c o m m e n t o n o u r d a t a b a s e s y s t e m E a r n i n g a c o m m e n d a t i o n t o u s e t o w a r d s o u r n e w C o m m e n d a t i o n S c h e m e B e i n g i n vi t e d t o a t t e n d R e w a r d s D a y s p l a n n e d a t t h e e n d o f e a c h S e m e s t e r. 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6 Page 6 Quantum June 2012 MATHEMATICS T o g a i n a m a r k o f % o n a n y M a t h e m a t i c s t e s t i s a f a n t a s t i c a c h i e v e m e n t, a s i t r e f l e c t s a v e r y d e e p a n d t h o r o u g h u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f a l l a s p e c t s o f t h e t o p i c t h a t w a s t e s t e d. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s g o t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s t u d e n t s o n g a i n i n g % i n t h e i r m o s t r e c e n t M a t h e m a t i c s t e s t s. Y e a r 8 : M e a s u r e m e n t T e s t O l i vi a P r e n t i c e, E t h a n L a i t y, S a m a n t h a O T o o l e, T i f f a n y L a w, E t h a n J a r d i m, L u k e B a r t l e y, B r i t t a n y H a r v e y, L u k e S w e e n e y a n d M a t t h e w Wo o d g e r. Y e a r 9 : I n d i c e s J a s o n H o l w e l l Y e a r 9 : E q u a t i o n s a n d I n e q u a l i t i e s P a r i s Wr i g h t, Al e x C u r r a n a n d H a y d e n S p r u c e Y e a r 1 0 : G e o m e t r y T a s k R a c h e l B a t e s, T a y l a h O e h m e, J a m e s H o u s t o n, G e o r g i a M u i r, C o u r t n e y B e e c h a m, E l i j h R o x b y, C a i t l y n C o b b i n, J o s h B a t t e r h a m, Am y S t e i g l e r, L u c y T a b r e t t, E m i l y Wr i g h t a n d S h a n n o n T h r e l f a l l. J u n e s M a t h s C h a l l e n g e A b o y w a s a s k e d t o m u l t i p l y f i v e n u m b e r s t o g e t h e r. H e w a s s h o w n e a c h n u m b e r i n t u r n, b u t b e f o r e e v e n s e e i n g t h e l a s t t w o n u m b e r s, h e g a v e t h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r. H o w d i d h e d o i t? A n s w e r t o t h e M a y C h a l l e n g e T h e p r o b a b i l i t y i s Z e r o. I f t h r e e p a i r s m a t c h t h e n t h e f o u r t h o n e m u s t a l s o m a t c h. (i e N o t p o s s i b l e f o r o n l y 3 p a i r s t o m a t c h ) L y n S h u t t l e M a t h e m a t i c s VISUAL ARTS C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o R e b e c c a S i b t h o r p e f o r b e i n g a w a r d e d w i t h t h e Ar t i s t o f t h e m o n t h a w a r d. H e r s e r i e s o f p h o t o g r a p h s a n d c o m p o s i t e p a i n t i n g s o f i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s w e r e o u t s t a n d i n g. B o t h y e a r 1 1 c l a s s e s h a v e c o m p l e t e d t h e i r s e m e s t e r 1 a r t m a k i n g t a s k s a n d a l l t h e s e c a n b e v i e w e d i n t h e D b l o c k g a l l e r y s p a c e. Y e a r 9 v i s u a l a r t c l a s s e s h a v e a l s o c o m p l e t e d t h e i r 2 D a r t m a k i n g p r o j e c t s, r e l a t e d t o t h e t h e m e o f F r o m t h e S k y w i t h s o m e e x c e l l e n t r e s p o n s e s i n p a i n t i n g, d e s i g n a n d d r a w i n g. Y e a r 7 i s b u s y w o r k i n g o n t h e i r p o r t r a i t s f o r t h e P o r t r a i t u r e c o m p e t i t i o n w h i c h w i l l c o n c l u d e i n w e e k 2 T e r m 3. Al l Y e a r 7 s t u d e n t s w i l l v o t e f o r t h e P e o p l e s C h o i c e w h i l e o u r r e s i d e n t a r t t e a c h e r s w i l l e l e c t t h e w i n n e r o f t h e P o r t r a i t u r e P r i z e. Al l t h e s e w o r k s w i l l b e o n d i s p l a y o n t h e e v e n i n g o f We d n e s d a y We e k 2 t e r m 3 a t o u r a n n u a l Ar t a n d M u s i c E v e n i n g. Al l a r e w e l c o m e. T h e e v e n i n g w i l l b e g i n a t 6 p m a n d o u r m u s i c i a n s w i l l s t a r t p e r f o r m i n g a t 7 p m. Y e a r 1 2 a r e c u r r e n t l y w o r k i n g v e r y h a r d o n t h e i r b o d i e s o f w o r k w h i c h a r e d u e o n M o n d a y, We e k 7. G o o d l u c k t o o u r y e a r 1 2 s t u d e n t s f o r t h e i r T r i a l H i g h e r S c h o o l C e r t i f i c a t e e x a m i n a t i o n. S t e v e Wa k e f i e l d H e a d T e a c h e r C r e a t i v e a n d P e r f o r m i n g Ar t s

7 Page 7 Quantum June 2012 SCHOOL SHOE REQUIREMENTS T h e s c h o o l m u s t a b i d e w i t h t h e O H & S s a f e t y r u l e s t h a t a r e n o w l a w i n a l l D E C s c h o o l s a c r o s s t h e s t a t e. Wh e n p u r c h a s i n g y o u r c h i l d s f o o t w e a r, u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g i m a g e s a s a g e n e r a l g u i d e. Al l s h o e s M U S T b e f u l l l e a t h e r, b l a c k s h o e s. O u r u n i f o r m c o d e s t a t e s t h a t t h e s e s h o e s a r e t o b e w o r n o n a l l s c h o o l d a y s e x c e p t T h u r s d a y, w h e n f u l l l e a t h e r s p o r t s s h o e s m u s t b e w o r n. C o r r e c t F o o t w e a r f o r u s e w i t h o u r s c h o o l u n i f o r m b l a c k l e a t h e r, l a c e u p s h o e s. M u s t n o t e x t e n d o v e r t h e a n k l e o r h a v e a p l a t f o r m. T h e l e a t h e r m u s t c o ve r t h e w h o l e f o o t f o r s a f e t y. Incorrect Footwear D u e t o O H & S p o l i c y a n d t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d s l i p o n s h o e s a n d s h o e s t h a t d o n o t c o v e r t h e w h o l e f o o t a r e N O T a c c e p t a b l e. C o r r e c t F o o t w e a r f o r S p o r t S p o r t s h o e s s h o u l d b e p r e d o m i n a n t l y w h i t e, e i t h e r l a c e u p o r Ve l c r o. S h o e s s h o u l d b e s u p p o r t i v e o f t h e f e e t d u r i n g e x e r c i s e. T h e w h o l e o f t h e u p p e r f o o t m u s t h a v e a s o l i d c o ve r. Incorrect sports shoes - S l i p o n s p o r t s s h o e s a r e n o t p e r m i t t e d, t h e s e i n c l u d e c a n v a s s h o e s a s t h e y a r e n o t s u p p o r t i v e o r a p p r o p r i a t e f o r s p o r t a n d P E.

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9 Page 9 Quantum June 2012 STARSTRUCK We l l t h a t t i m e o f y e a r i s h e r e a g a i n a n d i t ' s S t a r s t r u c k t i m e f o r t h e B e l m o n t H i g h d a n c e r s! Al l o f t h e d a n c e r s h a v e w o r k e d h a r d (a l l 6 8 o f t h e m! ) i n a u d i t i o n i n g, r e h e a r s i n g a n d r a i s i n g m o n e y t o a s s i s t w i t h t h e i r f a b u l o u s C a n C a n c o s t u m e! We w e r e l u c k y e n o u g h t o b e g i v e n a n e x c i t i n g a n d u p b e a t s t a n d a l o n e i t e m w i t h t h e e n s e m b l e d a n c e r s j o i n i n g u s. T h e d a n c e r s a r e a l l r e a l l y e x c i t e d t o p e r f o r m a t t h e m a t i n e e a n d n i g h t l y s h o w s o n F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y! T h e l o n g h o u r s o f S t a r s t r u c k w e e k i s r e w a r d i n g f o r a l l i n v o l v e d a n d p r o vi d e m e m o r i e s t h a t l a s t f o r e v e r! A b i g s h o u t o u t a n d t h a n k y o u t o o u r b i g g e s t p i e d r i ve f u n d r a i s e r s. Wi t h i n o n e w e e k w e r a i s e d a t o t a l o f $ t o w a r d s s k i r t c o s t s. T o p 4 w e r e K e n e i s h a P a r k i n s o n, J e s s i c a S k i n n e r, T a y l a H e t h e r i n g t o n a n d B r e a n n a J a c k. We l l d o n e, y o u r e f f o r t s a r e r e a l l y a p p r e c i a t e d b y a l l. An o t h e r b i g c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s a n d t h a n k y o u t o t h e b a n d m e m b e r s, v o c a l i s t s, d r a m a p e r f o r m e r s, s t a f f a n d a l l s u p p o r t p e o p l e w h o h a v e h e l p e d t h i s y e a r... e s p e c i a l l y o u r s e w i n g m u m s w h o t i r e l e s s l y w o r k e d e v e r y T h u r s d a y!!!!! S t a y t u n e d f o r a w r a p u p a n d p h o t o s n e x t Q u a n t u m!! M r s N e w m a n & M r s F i n n a n e S t a r s t r u c k S k i l l s & F r i l l s. As S t a r s t r u c k s e t s s a i l f o r i t s t w e n t i e t h y e a r, B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l i s p r e p a r i n g a s u b s t a n t i a l n u m b e r o f s t u d e n t s f o r d a n c e, d r a m a a n d m u s i c. S t a r s t r u c k i s a p e r f o r m a n c e o p p o r t u n i t y f o r s c h o o l s i n t h e H u n t e r R e g i o n t o s h o w c a s e t a l e n t o f a l l a g e s. I t k i c k s o f f i t s o p e n i n g s h o w o n 1 5 J u n e a t T h e N e w c a s t l e E n t e r t a i n m e n t C e n t r e a n d o n c e a g a i n, B e l m o n t H i g h i s s e t t o s h i n e. T h i s y e a r, M r J o h n G i l l, a P e r f o r m i n g Ar t s D i r e c t o r a t B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l h a s b e e n o f f e r e d t h e j o b o f t h e O r c h e s t r a l D i r e c t o r o f S t a r s t r u c k. H e t e a m s w i t h M u s i c a l D i r e c t o r R u s s e l l T h o r n t o n t o d e v i s e a n a p p r o p r i a t e a n d b a l a n c e d m u s i c e n s e m b l e. J o h n s a y s I s e e S t a r s t r u c k a s a w o n d e r f u l o p p o r t u n i t y t o s h o w c a s e c h i l d r e n s t a l e n t a n d f o r t h e s t u d e n t s t o b e i n v o l v e d i n s u c h a l a r g e s c a l e e v e n t. H e i s s u p p o r t e d b y B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l s f e a t u r e d m u s i c i a n s ; D y l a n M c E l h o n e, Am y S t e i g l e r, T o m J o h n s o n a n d J a c k F a r l e y. N o t o n l y d o e s S t a r s t r u c k p r e s e n t m u s i c a l t a l e n t, i t a l s o i n v o l v e s d r a m a a n d t h i s y e a r, B e l m o n t h a s b e e n f o r t u n a t e e n o u g h t o g e t a f u l l t e a m o f d r a m a f a n a t i c s t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n S t a r s t u c k. Ac c o m p a n y i n g t h e m i s M i r a n d a C a r t w r i g h t, s n a g g i n g t h e s i g n i f i c a n t r o l e o f c o m p e r e, w h o s a y s w h e n s h e d i s c o v e r e d t h a t s h e h a d w o n t h e r o l e o f h e r c h a r a c t e r, s h e w a s s h o c k e d a n d e x c i t e d. M r s R e n e e B e r g e r i s t h e B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l s d r a m a t e a c h e r, a s w e l l a s M i r a n d a s m e n t o r, a n d s h e a d m i t s t o f e e l i n g l i k e a p r o u d m o t h e r w h e n s h e d i s c o v e r e d M i r a n d a s l e a d r o l e a s c o m p a r e d e s c r i b i n g h e r s e l f a s e l a t e d, p r o u d a n d b r e a t h l e s s. O n c e a g a i n B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l h a s s u c c e e d e d i n g e t t i n g d a n c e g r o u p s i n S t a r s t r u c k a n d is v e r y e x c i t e d t o h a v e a f e a t u r e d C a n - c a n i t e m. 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T h a n k y o u t o p a r e n t s f o r y o u r o n g o i n g s u p p o r t o f t h e p r o g r a m a n d f o r e n c o u r a g i n g y o u r c h i l d r e n t o p r a c t i c e t h e i r i n s t r u m e n t o n a d a i l y b a s i s. T o e n s u r e t h e c o n t i n u a t i o n o f t h i s h i g h l y s u c c e s s f u l p r o g r a m t h o u g h, a l l s t u d e n t s m u s t p a y t h e i r f e e s o n t i m e. V o c a l E n s e m b l e C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e m a l e s i n g e r s w h o p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e r e g i o n a l B o y s Vo c a l W o r k s h o p a t F o r t S c r a t c h l e y M u l t i P u r p o s e C e n t r e o n 3 1 M a y. We h a d a g r e a t t i m e w o r k i n g w i t h a p r o f e s s i o n a l c o n d u c t o r a n d m a n y e n t h u s i a s t i c s i n g e r s f r o m o t h e r s c h o o l s. 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11 Page 11 Quantum June 2012 S t u d e n t s a r e r e q u i r e d t o r e s e a r c h, w r i t e a n d p e r f o r m a m i n u t e d r a m a p i e c e o n a m e n t a l h e a l t h t o p i c. I n , t h e t h e m e f o r t h e c o m p e t i t i o n i s S TI G M A. S t u d e n t s m a y c h o o s e t o h i g h l i g h t a p a r t i c u l a r i l l n e s s (e. g. d e p r e s s i o n, a n x i e t y, e t c ), a s l o n g a s t h e f o c u s o f t h e p i e c e i s t h e s t i g m a a s s o c i a t e d w i t h m e n t a l i l l n e s s a n d h o w i t c a n b e r e d u c e d. T h i s y e a r s a w a r e c o r d t u r n o u t f r o m s c h o o l s b o t h p u b l i c a n d p r i v a t e w i t h o v e r 4 0 g r o u p s a u d i t i o n i n g. I w o u l d l i k e t o c o n g r a t u l a t e t h e f o l l o w i n g Y e a r 1 1 D r a m a s t u d e n t s w h o h a v e b e e n a n n o u n c e d a s o n e o f t h e s i x f i n a l i s t s t o g o t h r o u g h t o t h e G r a n d F i n a l f o r t h e i r p i e c e o n t h e s t i g m a a t t a c h e d t o m a l e a n o r e x i a e n t i t l e d I t s O K t o T a l k : K e i a r n e e M a t h e s o n, B r o n t e L u k i n s, J e m m a B e e s t o n, C a m e r o n J o r d a n, K a n e K a i s e r a n d Ar m i e M e n d o z a. T h e G R AN D F I N AL t a k e s p l a c e a t t h e H u n t e r T h e a t r e, C a m e r o n S t r e e t B r o a d m e a d o w o n F r i d a y 2 9 J u n e f r o m 7 : 3 0 p m. D o o r s o p e n a t 6 : 4 5 p m t i c k e t s c a n b e p u r c h a s e d b y c o n t a c t i n g H I M H o n (0 2 ) , o v e r t h e t e l e p h o n e u s i n g c r e d i t c a r d, o r v i a t h e i r w e b s i t e a t w w w. h i m h. o r g. a u / m i n d p l a y. 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12 Page 12 Quantum June 2012 CAREER AND TRANSITION Y e a r 1 1 T r a d e a n d V o c a t i o n Al l s t u d e n t s w h o a r e p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e R I S E P r o g r a m s h o u l d h a v e e n r o l l e d i n t h e r e l e v a n t T AF E c o u r s e t o g a i n t h e i r w o r k a n d s t u d y r e l a t e d c o m p e t e n c i e s w h i l s t c o m p l e t i n g t h e i r n o r m a l s c h o o l l e s s o n s. P l a n i t Y o u t h T h e P l a n i t Y o u t h S e m e s t e r 1 c o u r s e h a s b e e n c o m p l e t e d a n d a l l s t u d e n t s a c h i e v e d t h e i r c e r t i f i c a t e s f o r t h e i r d e d i c a t e d p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e c o u r s e. W e a r e n o w c a l l i n g f o r s t u d e n t s t o e n r o l i n t h e S e m e s t e r 2 c o u r s e w h i c h w i l l b e g i n i n T e r m 3. N S W P r e m i e r V o l u n t e e r i n g R e c e n t l y C h l o e C h i va s, Al e x C u r r a n, M e g a n F e r g u s o n a n d As h l e e R e i d o f Y e a r 9 p a r t i c i p a t e d i n a T r i p l e T F o r u m. T h i s i n v o l v e d t h e s t u d e n t s a t t e n d i n g a w o r k s h o p t o d e v e l o p t h e i r v o l u n t e e r i n g p r o j e c t i n v o l vi n g t h e i r Ti m e, T a l e n t s a n d T r e a s u r e t o b e n e f i t t h e c o m m u n i t y. We s h a l l k e e p y o u p o s t e d o n t h e i r d e v e l o p m e n t. R a c h e l M e p h a m o f Y r 1 1 a n d H o l l y S t r e e t o f Y r 1 0 w e r e p a r t o f t h e y o u n g l e a d e r s w h o h e l p e d t o p r e s e n t t h e T T T F o r u m a t t h e S w a n s e a C e n t r e. T h e t w o o u t s t a n d i n g s t u d e n t s r e p r e s e n t e d B e l m o n t H i g h S c h o o l w e l l. Y e a r 1 0 s t u d e n t s a r e r e vi s i t i n g N a r l a Vi l l a g e i n We e k 9 t o f u r t h e r o f f e r t h e i r t i m e a n d t a l e n t s t o a s s i s t t h e r e s i d e n t s. Service Learning We a t B H S a r e i m p l e m e n t i n g S e r vi c e l e a r n i n g i n t o o u r s c h o o l p r o g r a m s. S e r vi c e l e a r n i n g i s a t e a c h i n g m e t h o d i n w h i c h s t u d e n t s a c h i e ve a c a d e m i c o u t c o m e s w h i l e s o l v i n g r e a l c o m m u n i t y p r o b l e m s, a n d r e f l e c t i n g o n t h e e x p e r i e n c e. D u r i n g We e k 1 0 B H S S t a f f a r e w r i t i n g p r o g r a m s t o e m b e d S e r vi c e L e a r n i n g i n t o o u r s c h o o l p r o g r a m s. T h e Ar t F a c u l t y h a s b e g u n t h e i r p r o g r a m o f S c h o o l Wa l l s S t e n c i l s w i t h l o c a l f l y i n g f a u n a i m a g e s t h r o u g h w a l l s u r r o u n d i n g s o n t h e s c h o o l s n e w l y c r e a t e d n a t i v e b i r d a t t r a c t i n g g a r d e n. T h e T AS F a c u l t y a r e r e a d y t o b e g i n t h e i r p r o g r a m w r i t i n g i n We e k 1 0. R u r a l F i r e S e r v i c e ( R F S ) C a d e t P r o g r a m S e l e c t e d Y e a r 9 F i r s t Ai d s t u d e n t s w h o a r e p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e R u r a l F i r e S e r vi c e (R F S ) C a d e t P r o g r a m w i l l b e a t t e n d i n g t h e i r C e l e b r a t i o n C e r e m o n y e a r l y i n T e r m 3. R u t h T h o m p s o n T r a n s i t i o n Ad v i s e r

13 Page 13 Quantum June 2012 YEAR 7 TECHNOLOGY I n o u r c o n t e x t a r e a P l a n t s 7 x 4 h a v e b e e n r e f i n i n g t h e i r f o o d p r e p a r a t i o n s k i l l s b y m a k i n g h e r b e d p o t a t o e s, h e r b e d v i n e g a r a n d y u m m y f r u i t s a l a d w i t h j e l l y a n d i c e - c r e a m. As y o u c a n s e e o u r l i t t l e M a s t e r C h e f s a r e h a vi n g l o a d s o f f u n. N a d i n e H o o k e r H o m e E c o n o m i c s YEAR 10 TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Y e a r 1 0 T e x t i l e T e c h n o l o g y s t u d e n t s h a v e b e e n w o r k i n g h a r d o v e r t h e s e m e s t e r a n d h a v e p r o d u c e d s o m e w o n d e r f u l a n d v e r y c r e a t i v e C o s t u m e s. T h e i r b r i e f w a s t o c h o o s e a m o v i e a n d d e v e l o p a c o s t u m e t h a t e i t h e r r e p r e s e n t e d a c h a r a c t e r f r o m t h a t m o v i e o r t h e m o v i e i t s e l f a s w e l l a s a n a c c o m p a n y i n g p o r t f o l i o t o f o l l o w t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e p r o j e c t. T h e r e s u l t s d i s p l a y e d t h e s t u d e n t s t a l e n t i n t h e a r e a o f d e s i g n a n d t e x t i l e s k i l l s. T h e c o s t u m e s a r e o n d i s p l a y i n t h e s c h o o l l i b r a r y. M a x i n e F r e e m a n H o m e E c o n o m i c s FROM THE SPORTS DESK H u n t e r R e g i o n S e l e c t i o n T r i a l s T h e f o l l o w i n g R e g i o n a l t e a m s e l e c t i o n t r i a l s w i l l b e h e l d t e r m 2. T h e y a r e : M e n s & Wo m e n s Ar t i s t i c G y m n a s t i c s T h u r s d a y 7 J u n e a t B l a c k e t t s G y m n a s t i c s G i r l s T e n n i s T u e s d a y 1 9 J u n e a t D i s t r i c t P a r k, B r o a d m e a d o w B o y s S o f t b a l l We d n e s d a y 2 0 J u n e a t S t e ve n s o n O v a l, M a y f i e l d We s t R h y t h m i c G y m n a s t i c s F r i d a y 2 2 J u n e a t K a h i b a h P u b l i c S c h o o l P l e a s e s e e m e t o g e t a l l t h e i n f o r m a t i o n, p e r m i s s i o n n o t e s a n d t o e n s u r e y o u a r e e n t e r e d t h r o u g h t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c h a n n e l s.

14 Page 14 Quantum June 2012 U p c o m i n g T e r m 3 E v e n t s C H S C r o s s C o u n t r y E a s t e r n C r e e k 2 0 J u l y H u n t e r At h l e t i c s T r i a l s G l e n d a l e J u l y H u n t e r T r a m p o l i n e T r i a l s B e l m o n t H S G y m 1 4 Au g u s t C H S G y m n a s t i c s G l e n d a l e 6-9 Au g u s t H u n t e r T e n n i s T r i a l s D i s t r i c t P a r k 1 4 Au g u s t C H S At h l e t i c s H o m e b u s h 6 8 S e p t e m b e r C H S T r a m p o l i n e N i a g a r a P a r k S e p t e m b e r Z o n e A t h l e t i c s N e w c a s t l e At h l e t i c s C e n t r e, G l e n d a l e We d n e s d a y 6 th J u n e. Wa i t i n g f o r f i n a l r e s u l t s t o i n f o r m s t u d e n t s w h o h a v e a d v a n c e d t o t h e R e g i o n a l C h a m p i o n s h i p s. 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19 Page 19 Quantum June 2012 C a r e e r s E x p o 2012 Careers & Expo was held on Friday, 18 May. 118 Year 10 students attended this free careers event that provides information on: Graduate, Apprentice & Trainee Opportunities; Employment and Training Seminars; Universities, TAFE and vocational education and training; and Industry and organisations with Full & Part-time Jobs on offer. This expo gives careers advice, study options with leading TAFE and private education sources information on industries of interest and gives the students opportunity to speak directly with major employers such as the BAE Defence Force Recruiting, Energy Australia, ACT Government, Flight Qantas, NSW Government, Rail Industry, TEACH NSW, SA Government, Public Accountants about employment opportunities within their discusses Universities, providers, the Systems, Centre, Institute of organisations U p c o m i n g e v e n t s 2012 SBAT Information Evening Year 9 & 10 students and parents who want to find out how to combine paid employment and vocational education as part of the HSC. You ll learn how to become a School Based Apprentice or Trainee (SBAT) and how it fits into the HSC. Tuesday 7th August pm (for 5.45pm start) to 6.30pm Career Links Office 1/89 Mitchell Road Cardiff For more information about completing a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship go to C a r e e r H o t s p o t Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. Personal requirements: good communication and negotiation skills good presentation and a pleasant manner able to network effectively strong sales focus good organisational skills and attention to detail Education and Training: Accredited course in real estate or property usually requires at least Year 10. You can also do a traineeship in Property Services (Agency) or Property Services (Real Estate). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school. Employment opportunities vary depending on the state of the real estate industry. The property market is very sensitive to the general state of the economy and factors such as government policy and interest rates. For any further information please phone or visit

20 Page 20 Quantum June 2012 Landscape architects plan and design land areas for projects such as parks, schools, hospitals, roads, malls, plazas, sports complexes, holiday resorts, hotel complexes, shopping centres, airports, housing subdivisions, national parks, playgrounds and commercial, industrial and residential sites. Personal requirements: analytical and planning ability enjoy and have talent for design creative flair good communication skills enjoy the natural environment able to work independently or as part of a team Education and Training: study a landscape architecture degree at a university accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). Employment opportunities: Most landscape architects are employed in small, private consultancies or with private businesses such as architects and town planners. The remainder, work in federal, state, territory and local government agencies. Many landscape architects establish their own practices. For further information please contact or visit Toxicologists study the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms by examining the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of biological poisoning, especially the poisoning of people. Personal requirements: enjoy and have aptitude for science and research able to think logically and analytically able to carry out detailed and accurate work good communication skills able to think creatively and solve problems able to work as part of a team Education and Training: study science at university with a major in toxicology. Various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Employment opportunities: They are employed across several industries including the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, scientific research, government regulatory agencies and other research organisations and health services. They are also employed in hospitals and educational institutions. For any additional information please phone (03) or visit S c h o l a r s h i p s Charles Sturt University has put together a comprehensive range of scholarships across courses at all levels, for commencing and continuing students. While some scholarships are specific to a course or faculty, there are also many scholarships offered through government and private business that can be used for almost any course. Categories have been developed that address specific fields of academic endeavour, commitment and excellence. Check on line to see what is available at University of Sydney gives out over $65 million in scholarships each year? That's $65 million for over 700 scholarship schemes (not including prizes or college and sporting scholarships). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on or future.students@sydney.edu.au

21 Page 21 Quantum June 2012 Each year one Australian student is selected for the unique opportunity to complete a four year undergraduate degree at two of the U.S s leading academic institutions, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The scholarship provides for full tuition fees, accommodation expenses and other costs associated with undertaking a degree abroad, and give recipients the opportunity to participate in summer programs. Australian selections are organised through UNSW. Please visit for more information and access to application forms. Applications close 7 December Defence University Sponsorship - The Australian Defence Force offers a range of exciting and challenging jobs in Health and Engineering. Some of the roles students could pursue upon graduation include: Medical Officer Dental Officer Nursing Officer Pharmaceutical Officer Physiotherapist Radiographer Environmental Health Officer Engineering Officer including Aeronautical, Armament, Avionics, Electrical, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Software or Weapons fields. The Defence University Sponsorship provides students with the following package each year: A salary up to $43,226 p.a. for Undergraduates and $64,437 p.a. for Graduates. HELP fees paid (previously known as HECS) 18% superannuation University student fees paid Textbook allowance Subsidised accommodation Free Health care (medical and dental) A rewarding career in the Navy, Army or Air Force. To find out more about the Defence University Sponsorship, specific job information or to apply call or visit defencejobs.gov.au/unisponsorship UTS ENGINEERING & IT SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN MAY 2012 Engineering scholarship program is not only designed to provide financial support, it also promotes your development as a future leader in engineering through partnerships between the university and engineering industry. You will have the opportunity to meet industry leaders early on in your career and establish relationships with them. Scholarships are available to you if you can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, leadership, creativity and communication skills, as well as a commitment to a career in engineering. There are a range of scholarships that you can apply for, for more information please visit: A l t e r n a t i v e r e w a r d i n g p r o g r a m s The NDCO program works to improve the transition and people with disabilities, including chronic medical conditions into post-school education, training and employment. The funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Workplace Relations. For any additional information please phone (02) or visit participation of and mental illness program is Employment and

22 Page 22 Quantum June 2012 Australian Schools Based Apprenticeship Program Reece and Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd have developed an Australian School based Apprenticeship Program (ASBA) offering exciting employment, training and career opportunities for students. Students can commence this program in either Years 10 or 11 and continue through to Year 12. This national program, which is also promoted and supported by State and Commonwealth Governments, provides the opportunity for students to combine their studies with part time work at local Reece stores. What s in it for you? On the job training A head start on your career Preparation for the workforce Developing skills Credits towards your Year 12 certificate in your state. Earn while you learn. Be paid above the award rate. Work 1 day a week and a Saturday, leaving only 4 days of school. Plus there are opportunities to work during school holidays. What do I get when I finish? A nationally recognised qualification - Certificate II in Transport & Logistics (Warehousing & Storage) Reece will consider all participants who successfully complete the program for a full time position. Reece will consider all participants who go to university once finished Year 12 for part time work. For more information please visit the website or for more information asba@reece.com.au Or contact Sandra McAuliffe ASBA Coordinator - Reece Pty Ltd smcauliffe@mmtc.com.au Some rural locations have been difficult to fill, so please don t hesitate to contact Sandra McAuliffe. Ski & Snowboard Instructor Internship Programs. In conjunction with top ski resorts around the World, provides an opportunity to obtain paid employment at a top resort, whilst completing an internationally recognised ski or snowboard instructing qualification. Below is an update on available positions starting late November new Snowboard positions in Banff Canada (previously full) Only 11 Ski Positions remaining in Canada! (Banff & Big White Ski Schools) 4 Places left at Minakami Ski School, Japan 5 Places left at Northstar Ski School, Lake Tahoe USA If you would like any further information please contact: EA Ski & Snowboard Training - Educating Adventures Limited E: sstraining@educatingadventures.com W: S t e p h e n R o b e r t s o n C a r e e r s Ad v i s e r P&C REPORT Next meeting will be held 20 May 2012 at 5.30pm In the staff lounge Everyone most welcome to attend CHAPLAINS CHAT F o r t h o s e w h o m h a v e v i s i t e d t h e s c h o o l w e b s i t e y o u w i l l b e f a m i l i a r w i t h t h e p h r a s e B u i l d i n g H a r m o n y a n d S u c c e s s. T h i s w a s f o r m u l a t e d b y t a k i n g t h e i n i t i a l s o f t h e s c h o o l B. H. S. a n d c r e a t i n g a s t a t e m e n t t h a t d e s c r i b e s w h a t i s t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e s c h o o l. I t i s w o r t h t a k i n g a f e w m i n u t e s t o r e a d t h e p a r a g r a p h w h i c h h a s b e e n a d d e d t o e x p l a i n e a c h w o r d. T h e m i d d l e w o r d h a r m o n y i s o n e o f p a r t i c u l a r i n t e r e s t t o t h e p l a c e s w h e r e w e l i ve. I n t h e p a s t y e a r s I h a v e b e e n i n vo l v e d i n t a k i n g s o m e s t u d e n t s t o a H a r m o n y D a y h e l d a t N e w c a s t l e U n i v e r s i t y.

23 Page 23 Quantum June 2012 A n u m b e r o f d i f f e r e n t c u l t u r a l a n d r e l i g i o u s g r o u p s h a v e b e e n i n v o l v e d i n w o r k s h o p s a n d a n s w e r i n g q u e s t i o n s f r o m s t u d e n t s a b o u t p r a c t i c e s, c u s t o m s a n d b e l i e f s. M o s t o f u s h a v e s u f f e r e d s o m e t y p e o f i n j u r y t o o u r b o d i e s a n d k n o w h o w w e n e e d t o c o m p e n s a t e w h e n i t i s n o t w o r k i n g w e l l. I s e e p l e n t y o f c a s t s o n a r m s a n d l e g s a r o u n d s c h o o l. T e a c h e r s a l l o w s t u d e n t s e x t r a t i m e t o m o v e b e t w e e n c l a s s e s w h e n t h e i r m o b i l i t y i s a f f e c t e d t h e r e i s s o me c o m p e n s a t i o n p e r m i t t e d. I n o u r b u s y l i v e s I t h i n k w e n e e d t o s t o p a t t i m e s a n d a l l o w o t h e r s t o c a t c h t h e i r b r e a t h a n d o f f e r s o m e c o m p e n s a t i o n o f o u r t i m e f o r t h e m. I t i s o f t e n w h e n w e a r e r u s h e d o r i n a h u r r y t h a t w e c a n b e t h r o w n o u t o f s y n c a n d a c c i d e n t s c a n o c c u r I v e h a d m y s h a r e o f t h e m! T r y t a k i n g a f e w d e e p b r e a t h s a n d t o r i d y o u r m i n d o f a l l t h e c l u t t e r a n d t h o u g h t s w h i c h c a n h a m p e r t h e n o r m a l c y c l e (h o m e o s t a s i s ) o f o u r b o d i e s. T r y t o f o c u s u p o n t h e b r e a t h s y o u a r e t a k i n g t h o u g h d o n t f o r c e t h e m, j u s t b r e a t h e n a t u r a l l y. T h e a c t i v i t y o f m i n d f u l n e s s c a n h e l p y o u t o r e f o c u s, r e t a i n a n d r e g a i n h a r m o n y. As t h e w e b s i t e s t a t e s t h e r e w i l l a l w a y s b e c o n f l i c t. I t i s i m p o r t a n t t h a t w e a l l t r y t o f i n d s e l f s t r a t e g i e s o f h o w w e c a n t r y t o w o r k t o w a r d s h a r m o n y w i t h i n o u r s e l v e s. (Ti p s o n m i n d f u l n e s s a r e p a s s e d o n f r o m a r e c e n t w o r k s h o p I a t t e n d e d w h e r e p a r t i c i p a n t s s p e n t t i m e p r a c t i c i n g t h i s ). S t e w a r t G e d n e y S c h o o l C h a p l a i n

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27 Page 27 Quantum June 2012 DONATE YOUR OLD MOBILE PHONE Don t throw away your old mobile phones!!! Belmont High School & the SRC are collecting old mobile phones to raise much needed funds. Just place your old phones in the collection box located at the Front Office Year 2 11 Application for Enrolment by Audition Applicants may be talented in more than one area but are asked to nominate only one area. The area nominated should be the area in which the applicant is most talented and/or holds their greatest interest. Applications for Enrolment Auditions are available in these performing arts strands: DANCE (Years 2-11) DRAMA (Years 2-11) MUSIC (Years 2-11) RELATED (Year 11) Applications for Enrolment Auditions are available from: Your local public primary, secondary, central or specialist school; Hunter School of the Performing Arts - HSPA Lambton Road, BROADMEADOW NSW 2292; or HSPA s School Website: Direct: Enrolment Applications close at these two individual times: noon... Wednesday, 21 March, noon... Friday, 29 June, 2012 For further information regarding the Junior (2-4), Middle (5-8) or Senior Schools (9-12), please contact (02) or (02) or huntperfor-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au.

28 Page 28 Quantum June 2012 New Extended Trading Hours Now Specialising in Human Hair Extensions, Hair & Make up packages for Weddings and Formals. Special School Formal Package Hair & Makeup $ Mention this add when you book in a colour service, and receive $20 off your first colour appointment. TLC HAIR Shop 4 Singleton St Belmont DISCLAIMER: Advertisements included in Bulletins are a source of revenue to offset bulletin costs and are not in any way to be considered as recommendations by the school.

29 Page 29 Quantum June 2012 DISCLAIMER: Advertisements included in Bulletins are a source of revenue to offset bulletin costs and are not in any way to be considered as recommendations by the school.