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2020 Open night

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:21:50 AEDT

We warmly invite all prospective parents and students to our Open Night. Join one of the tours of our specialist rooms, learn about our approach to teaching and learning and speak with teachers and students about Rouse Hill High School. Please see the 2020 Open night flyer for tour times.

Rouse Hill High School Swimming Carnival 2020

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:31:35 AEDT

The Rouse Hill High School annual Swimming Carnival will take place this Friday, 14 February.

Students are required to return permission notes before Friday to the Administration Office.

Students need to be at school by 8.45am and can wear their sports uniform or "House Colours".

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:39:27 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:49:39 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Join us for your HSC journey

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:35:44 AEDT

The HSC can be one of the most exciting moments of high school. Here’s how to be prepared.

We’re committed to supporting every student to do their best – especially during the HSC – and making sure every student is known, valued and cared for.

For HSC students, we’ve got advice on how to make the most of your study, set healthy habits and finish out high school in style.

Check out our HSC resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:42:17 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

Extended Trading hours for RHHS Uniform Shop

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:52:07 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School uniform shop, School Locker, will be open over the holiday period for the convenience of our students, parents and carers.

Student commencement dates 2020

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:17:40 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School students will commence the 2020 school year on the following dates:

Year 7 - Wednesday 29 January 2020

Years 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 - Thursday 30 January 2020

Year 8 and 9 - Friday 31 January 2020

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:07:02 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:59:29 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Stage 6 Preliminary Course Textbooks

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:27:08 AEST

Rouse Hill High School's Year 1.1 and 1.2 classes for 2020 need to purchase their textbooks for the commencement of their Preliminary courses from Term 4, Week 6, 18th November 2019.

Textbooks must be ordered and paid for by the 18th October, 2019; if paying online please ensure the order form is returned to the Administration Office by the 18th October, 2019.

Please view our order form for pricing

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:10:42 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:24:56 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:21:40 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Debating at Rouse Hill High School

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:26:30 AEST

Rouse Hill was involved in 4 debates during Weeks 2 and 3 of Term 3. On Monday, both Team A and Team B from the Year 7 and 8 divisions competed against James Ruse High School. Although Rouse Hill showed admirable teamwork and confidence, both teams were unsuccessful in their debates. Team A argued ‘that technology should be banned in classrooms’ and Team B ‘that we should ban NAPLAN testing’. On Wednesday, Team B travelled to Hills Sports High School to argue against social media being banned for people under 18. The debate was incredibly close with the adjudicator stating there was half a point between them. Unfortunately, Team B was the half point behind this time. In Week 4, Team A travelled to Northmead High School to argue ‘that parents should not only allow their children to watch TV on weekends’. They were successful in arguing their case and expertly applied debating concepts we had been working on.

Astronomy Night 2019

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:31:58 AEST

As part of National Science Week, RHHS will be hosting its annual Astronomy Night. This is a free event and all community members are invited. The information for the evening is on the poster. If the weather on the night is forecast for rain or cloud a notice will be made available identifying that the night will be postponed to another date. Any questions please email: jay.duggan2@det.nsw.edu.au

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:50:38 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

YES (Youth Environmental Society)

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:17:54 AEST

YES (Youth Environmental Society) has officially been established as of Term 2 2019! With school captains, Kavishay and Garrett along with teachers Mr Wu and Ms Pobjie leading the cause, Rouse Hill High School can expect some changes in the upcoming terms. Members of YES consists of students from different year groups, however, their vision is the same: The solution is less pollution!

Year 8 Data Project in Mathematics

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:45:18 AEST

Year 8 students have been working on their Data Project for the last 3 weeks of the Term. The Project started with a survey where they were asked 10 questions, such as the number of childrenin their fami ly; the brand of mobile phone they own ; the month they were born in and the length of their left shoe etc. Students worked in pairs or groups of 3 to select 5 data sets that they had to displayusing different graphs or tables. They also analysed some of these data sets by calculating mean, median, mode and range.

A project based learning approach was taken for this task, where students collaborated in their learning and presented their findings to the whole class. It was pleasing to see Year 8 students engaging in the collection, organisation and analysis of their personal data.

TERM 3 COMMENCES FOR RHHS STUDENTS MONDAY 22ND JULY 2019

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 12:36:45 AEST

The staff at Rouse Hill High School wish all students a restful break over the school holiday period. School resumes on Monday 22nd July.

Duke of Edinburgh Silver level walk

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:17:05 AEST

At the end of Week 9, four of our daring students set out on an adventurous journey as part of their Silver level Duke of Edinburgh's Award. In a group of four, they set out to conquer a section of The Great North Walk. These students, Vihar, Kavishay, Tian and Garrett endured a gruelling three day expedition, travelling by foot and ferry from Circular Quay to Hornsby station. Fortunately, the weather was kind, and the group made it to the station by Saturday afternoon, weary but none the worse for wear.

Rouse Hill High students visit Westmead Hospital

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:49:29 AEST

Year 8 visit to Westmead Children’s Hospital

On the 20^th May, 12 Year 8 students attended a tour of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead with Mr Minahan. On the tour, students were taken to all parts of the hospital and gained a lot of insight into what happens there on a day to day basis. Their tour guide shared details with the students around just how many local youth are seen by doctors and nurses at the hospital over the course of a year, with students surprised to hear that number being over half a million.

Year 8 have selected the Children’s Hospital at Westmead as the organisation they wish to engage with for their Community Outreach project for 2019. They will do this through organisation of a toy drive to take place in Weeks 1-5 of Term 3. They have been busily preparing for this event and encourage everyone to donate toys early next term to help support the hospital in caring for sick children within our community.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:26:13 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:41:03 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Year 7 HSIE excursion to Narrabeen Beach

Tue, 14 May 2019 09:19:47 AEST

Year 7 attended a Geography field work excursion to Narrabeen beach on Friday 10th May.

They learnt and applied primary and secondary data collecting skills in order to understand the management of coastal landscapes and landforms. Students worked with experienced education officers and a wide variety of technical instruments to understand the variant landforms and plant life throughout the environment.

Year 7 had a wonderful and productive day that was highly successful despite the rain clouds we encountered. Students will be applying their knowledge and understanding on their upcoming PBL tasks.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:54:25 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:10:27 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Ningbo Middle School visits Rouse Hill

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:35:14 AEST

On Thursday 11^th March, Mrs Wang and students from the China Club had a pop up stall to advertise the upcoming visit from our sister school in China, Ningbo #15 Middle School. Staff and students will be visiting Rouse Hill High School in Term 3. They will be attending our classes and participating in a range of activities with our students. As part of their visit, students are being billeted with families from the Rouse Hill High School community. If you are interested in billeting a student from China for a couple of days in Term 3, please register your interest with Mrs Wang in Staffroom 1.

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:10:52 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

UTS BigDayIn

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:39:27 AEST

"It was really a very informative, helpful and fun event to attend”.On Thursday 21 March 41 Year 9, 1.0 and 1.1 students interested in a career in technology attended the UTS Big DAYIN Conference at the University of Technology. Ms Henson and Science teacher, Mr Dailly accompanied the students.

There were many presentations in the UTS Great Hall by CEO's and Directors of some major companies: Microsoft, WiseTech Global Ltd, Technology 1, Animal Logic, Adobe, Woolworths and Safetyculture. Content presented included personal success stories, videos, animations, information on career pathways and tips for entry into the industry. Financial statistics and data from the Australian Stock Exchange was also presented.

The Technology Expo encouraged students to collect information from exhibitors and participate in interactive activities. The exhibitors included all of the presenters along with ACS Foundation, Digital Careers, TAFE and the Department of Human Services. An exhibit of the drone used for shark spotting provided great interest to all students.

The following are comments from students re their experience:

"The UTS BigDAYIN was a chance to expand one's knowledge on technology in the future in a really interesting way”.

"It was a very good experience and it was very cool to hear about the professional’s success stories".

Three of our students received prizes supplied by Adobe and Microsoft due to their interaction with the Expo. Students attending the event represented Rouse Hill High School in an exemplary manner.

Music students in Years 9 and 1.0 Performance Night

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:57:45 AEDT

On Tuesday 2nd April, Stage 5 Music students will host their first performance evening at 6pm in the Movement Studio. This evening will feature acts from the Year 9 and Year 10 elective Music classes, select Stage 6 students, vocal ensemble, guitar ensemble and the stage band. This will also be the first evening that has been organised and run by the Stage 6 VET Entertainment students. The Entertainment students will run the lighting, audio, backstage and the front of house in order to meet the competencies for their course.

This will be the first of many performance evenings for the year. Parents are guests are welcome to attend to celebrate the achievements of our creative and performing arts students.

Mock Trial 2019

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:52:36 AEDT

The Mock Trial team for 2019 has been selected. Mock Trial is a great learning experience as it allows for productive and creative thinking as well as the development of communicative and team-building skills. For our first Mock Trial of 2019, we have been assigned a case by The Law Society of New South Wales on the act of larceny and will be going up against another school in the coming weeks. The case includes details about the initial case, witness accounts and statements, and legal notes. For many of us, this is our first time as part of the Mock Trial team. We have had the pleasure of bonding with other students and learning new things from students who have previously competed. Mock Trial is a fun extra-curricular activity which promotes creative thinking and provides an insight on what is involved when studying Legal Studies in high school or Law in the future. We're looking forward to our first case and putting away a villainous thief to keep the people of NSW (and their possessions) safe.

Women in Science Symposium

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:49:34 AEDT

On Friday 8 March, Ms Pobjie and Ms Henson accompanied 21 female Stage 5 students to the Women in Science Symposium at the Australian National Maritime Museum. This free event is run annually by the museum, together with the University of New South Wales. The aim is to encourage high school girls to look beyond the lab coats and to see the possibilities for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). In one 2017 study, women were found to make up only 16% of roles in STEM in Australia.

Our students rotated through a number of activities on the day. This included an enlightening behind-the-scenes tour of the Maritime Museum where students saw rare and precious artefacts, learnt how they are preserved, and heard from a number of women employed at the museum in a variety of roles. A highlight for the students was the Science Communicator’s Expo, where they participated in fun and mind-bending experiments presented by local scientific organisations and universities. They were exposed to the many different ways we encounter science in our everyday lives and practised their problem-solving skills to work towards solutions.

In the afternoon we gathered to hear from five young women scientists, all from different scientific fields and stages in their careers. These women told inspiring tales of their journeys in science, their challenges and their triumphs, and answered questions from the audience, including some thought-provoking questions from our girls. These hard-working women were realistic and motivating role models.

Our students were exemplary representatives of Rouse Hill High School, participating in the event with positive and inquisitive attitudes that helped them get the most out of this special opportunity.

HSC Study Lab

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:18:59 AEDT

HSC study lab is now available for purchase by Year 1.1-1.2 students in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Business Studies. The tool is ideal for students who wish to be ahead of the content taught in class, catch up or review difficult concepts when they arise. Please download the HSC Study lab subscription note and return to school with payment to gain access.

Year 1.0 Master Builders Trade Excursion

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:30:56 AEDT

On Monday 4 March Yr 1.0 students interested in a career in the trades attended a presentation by the Master Builders Association at their Education Centre in Norwest Business Park. The Master Builders Education Centre is only a few years old with state of the art technology, equipment and showcases of apprentice’s projects.

The presentation involved an overview of apprenticeships in various trades; how to secure an apprenticeship; and the opportunity for students to register to build their story with the Master Builders website offering them pre- apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities when they are available in the future.

At the event there was a panel of four trade and project management representatives from large domestic and commercial companies each giving their accounts of their career pathways and how they have made the most of their opportunities in the industry. Rouse Hill High School students were fine representatives of our school.

Yr 1.0 students who attended the presentation have completed their White Card or are registered to complete their White Card during term two at Rouse Hill High School. This credential is necessary to access building sites.

China Club Lion Dance Performance

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:31:39 AEDT

RHHS got a taste of Chinese New Year this week, with a Lion Dance at lunchtime on Tuesday. China Club students performed the Lion Dance to celebrate Lantern Festival, which signifies the last day of the Lunar New Year.

Lion dancing is performed during Chinese New Year to bring good luck to businesses and organisations. If a lion finds and eats the "lucky food" that you have hung up or put out for them, then your organisation will have luck all year.

Mr Kelly and Ms Wang helped feed the hungry Chinese lions, who danced around the quad to the music of the China Club percussion band.

Another Lunar New Year custom is to eat "lucky candy". The China Club students handed out White Rabbit candies to students who were watching the Lion Dance.

Let's hope it brings our school good luck this year!

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:23:33 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

OnSTAGE

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:37:35 AEDT

On Monday the 11th of February the Stage 6 Drama class travelled to the Seymour Centre at Chippendale to view the 2019 Onstage performance. Onstage is a drama exhibition showcasing outstanding Drama performances from the 2018 Higher School Certificate. The program featured four individual performances and five group devised pieces. The students enjoyed comparing the many performances and identifying the key themes explored within each.

Outstanding individual projects created by HSC Drama students were also on exhibition in the upstairs foyer of the Seymour Centre and students enjoyed viewing the projects displayed and discussing their own ideas for their upcoming Preliminary design project. Overall the excursion was successful, with many students taking inspiration and motivation from the performances and works viewed.

Fire services lend a hand

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:42:15 AEDT

Thank you to both the Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade and Kellyville Fire and Rescue NSW for coming to our aid on Thursday 7 November to put out a grass fire. It is good to know help is near and we appreciate your prompt support.

Celebration Assembly

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

On Thursday 7th February, Rouse Hill High School held their annual Celebration Assembly to recognise the achievements of students in 2018.

The ceremony featured students receiving awards for 1st in course, special achievement awards in the fields of community citizenship, leadership, and the creative and performing arts, and dux awards for students who came overall first in their year group.

Students were also fortunate enough to hear performances from two of our senior students James T and Jade B, as well as hear an address from our guest speakers Hayley Barr (former RHHS student) and Erin McKinnon (GWS Australian Football Rules).

We would like to congratulate all students who received an award on the day and thank the staff who organised such a successful celebration assembly for our school community.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:20:11 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

The School Locker - Uniform shop

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

The unifrom shop will operate for additional hours during the school holiday and in the first week of school to help students and their families prepare for the 2019 school year. Please select the following link School locker - Addional hours or the Uniform policy to view the uniform requirements designed and endorsed by the P&C association.

Fun with Focus Groups

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

Society and Culture students learn to develop the skills of primary research throughout the course. This week students practised developing their ability to conduct focus groups. There was vibrant debate around a range of topical social issues:

‘Are teenage mothers a burden on society?’

‘Is climate change real?’

‘Is Donald Trump a good President?’

Students at Rouse Hill High School are encouraged to discuss news and current affairs in HSIE throughout the year. We aim to encourage active citizenship and social awareness.

Life Ready Incursion

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

Stage 6 students engaged in six workshops, presented by guest speakers, throughout the day that addressed issues from the six content areas of the Life Ready program. Speakers from Macquarie University, Give & Take Foundation, our RHHS school counsellor, Headspace and Ted Noffs Foundation presented on the workshops; independence, sexuality and sexual health, relationships, mental health, drug and alcohol and safe travel. Life Ready is designed to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations related to health and safety as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities. It focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for life post school.

Student Promotion Week at Rouse Hill High School!

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

Excited and engaged students have been the order of the week as they have met their new 2019 teachers and launched into the new school year. Due to our Stage 6 compressed curriculum, student promotion week occurs each year in Week 6, Term 4 when all students move up a year group. All over the school, students are meeting new classmates and teachers, learning about the expectations of their new year group and receiving their new assessment calendars. Students are embracing exciting learning opportunities and using every moment of their time in the lead up to Christmas. We have also celebrated senior school achievements for 2018 in a senior school recognition assembly. Here are some photos of students in action this week!

DARE week 2018

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

Week 5 was a busy week for RHHS, as it was DARE Week. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as cooking food for members of our community, listening to a presentation from Sam Webb and participating in Bird Watching at Mitchell Park.

The end of the week featured at DJ event with professional DJ, DJ JINX. Students were able to enjoy a fun and eventful week to signify the end of our academic year. We would like to thank all staff and students involved for making the week such a great success.

Rouse Hill HS to host UTS Regioneering

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

The Science, Maths and TAS faculties have invited UTS engineering student's to host a series of STEM inspired modules for all Year 10 and 9iSTEM classes this Friday the 23rd November. These modules may inspire and help focus student interest in what Stage 6 subjects they may wish to pursue.

The modules that the students will be undertaking on the day are as follows:

Prosthetic Limb- focuses on biomedical engineering; this module challenges students to create a prosthetic hand under time and resource limitations and then perform tasks to show how engineering can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals affected by wars in Laos.
Floating houses- focuses on civil engineering and the application of buoyancy laws in order to construct a simulation model for the floating houses on the Tonle Sap river to hold as many marbles as possible.
Renewable Energy- focuses on electrical and renewable engineering; it challenges students to design and create a simulation wind turbine that maximises the generation of energy and links to the work done in Hepburn.

Engineers without borders, Australia: last regional trip - click for video.

TIMSS Assessment

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) is a large-scale assessment designed to inform educational policy and practice by providing an international perspective on teaching and learning in mathematics and science. TIMSS conducts comprehensive state-of the-art assessments of mathematics and science for students in Year 4 and Year 8, supported with extensive data about country, school, and classroom learning environments.

At RHHS, 8D and 8N were randomly selected to participate in the main survey along with 580 schools across Australia. Students spent the morning completing a booklet comprising both science and mathematics questions, followed by a questionnaire asking about their home background, attitudes towards learning and experience at school.

Thank you to 8D and 8N for being part of the group that represented Australia in the international research to evaluate, understand and improve education worldwide.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:58:58 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

China Club builds connections with primary schools

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

On Thursday 25 October students from our China Club gave a very professional performance of a lion dance at Rouse Hill Public School's China Day event. Holly S, Paris G, Dominic R and Aaron V were vivid and engaging as Chinese lions. Tian Yi W, Linda C, Maanya P and Anthony T kept the beat lively and fun as the percussion band. Olivia S and Samuel L gave invaluable support as stage crew. It was a great way to build our connections with Rouse Hill Public. The primary school were so impressed they have invited China Club back next year to perform for Chinese New Year!

Luna Park Excursion

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

The rain clouds cleared just in time for Year 7 to enjoy a beautiful day by the harbour for their Science excursion to Luna Park. Students have been studying forces this term in Science, and visited the park to explore how these forces work in real-life situations. This included a ride on the Hair-Raiser, where students experienced the effects of gravitational force and inertia as they were 'dropped' from a height, and discovered how we can overcome this gravitational force on the sky-spinning Ranger. Student favourites included the rotating Tango and the Rotor, where centripetal forces pushed and pulled their bodies beyond their control. Year 7 represented our school proudly.

Invictus Games

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:30:26 AEDT

The Invictus Games is “an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill veteran and active service personnel. It highlights the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding of and respect for those who serve their country”.

Among the 2000 students from all over NSW who visited the Invictus Games on Tuesday 23 October were 25 fortunate Year 8 and 9 students from Rouse Hill High School. After an early start we arrived at ANZ stadium for a briefing of the day’s schedule before setting off to the Aquatic Centre for our first event, swimming. We sat with family members from the German team and cheered along with the rest of the crowd for all of the Men’s and Women’s ISC and ISD 50m Freestyle competitors.

Next on the program was a visit to the STEMshare Communities team where students used innovative technologies to create new villages, master the skills of controlling and driving robotics, design and create small items with a 3D printer and learn about the war through interactive 3D imagery.

Our third and final activity for the day involved us learning the rules of, and playing sit down Volleyball. It was an engaging and fun way to understand just how resilient these athletes are and appreciate the amazing things their bodies are capable of. The Invictus Games proved to be a wonderful and inspiring atmosphere to be a part of.

Tell them from me - Partners in learning survey

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:55:09 AEDT

This term, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, parent and teacher).

The Partners in Learning parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parent and school. The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights from the parent point of view. The survey typically takes 5 - 10 minutes and is conducted entirely online through a secure website operated by the survey developers, The Learning Bar.

We appreciate feedback from all parents and ask that you click on the following link to access the Partners in Learning parent survey:

https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/rhhs2018parent

Trivia night tickets now on sale

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:56:05 AEDT

Parents, grab your friends and form a team of up to ten to take on the teachers.

Tickets to the P&C Trivia night are now on sale. Held every two years, the Trivia night is our school's major fundraiser which in the past has helped to fund air-conditioning and outdoor furniture for our children. This over 18s event will be held on Friday 16 November. For more information and a ticket order form open the following PDF Trivia invite & order form (pdf 896 KB).

To purchase tickets, return this form to the school with payment or purchase through www.flexischools.com.au Please note that flexischools payments will not be available until later this week.

We thank parents for their support and look forward to seeing you at the Trivia night.
Regards, Rouse Hill High School P&C

Fiver for a Farmer Friday 17th August

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:32 AEDT

A Fiver for a Farmer' is an initiative that many schools across the state are participating in to make a difference for Australian farmers struggling with the drought.

We are encouraging students and teachers to dress as farmers on Friday 17th August and bring in a fiver to raise awareness and funds. All donations will be accepted at the school gates (big or small!).

Premier highlights the value of public education

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:18:26 AEST

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Week celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

Astronomy Night - 16 Aug 2018

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:27 AEDT

As part of National Science Week Rouse Hill High School has invited the Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group to host an Astronomy night at the school on the 16th August 2018 (Thursday Week 4). This is the 7th Year that we have had the pleasure to host.

A 20-minute talk in the hall at 7:30 pm, followed by a night of stargazing from 8:00 pm onwards on the Basketball courts. All are welcome.

Education Week 2018 - Today's schools creating tomorrow's world

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:18:58 AEST

Education Week kicks off on Monday, August 6, with a simultaneous launch at Parramatta and Kiama public schools livestreamed on YouTube so all government schools and their communities can join in.

This year's theme, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the Education Week launch will be hosted by primary school students and will feature a dancing robot, student performances and a film highlighting how schools are working with their communities to solve real-world problems.

A highlight of the week is the Game Changer Challenge, in which 16 teams of students from schools across NSW will compete in a three-day design program, working alongside leading industry professionals to create the school of the future.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's students were learning at a time of great change.

"From the far west to our metropolitan hubs and everywhere in between, our state's schools will celebrate not only what we've achieved, but the future we are creating," Ms Berejiklian said.

"We are living in a time when the traditional walls of the classroom are opening up to new worlds of learning, paving the way for students to connect and collaborate with their peers regionally and globally."

Education Minister Rob Stokes said there had never been a more exciting time to be involved in schools with technology reshaping the way students learn and billions of dollars being invested in new school infrastructure.

"The NSW Department of Education is continually striving for improvement and innovation so that the young people in our care learn in a world-class education system," Mr Stokes said.

"The NSW Government is supporting that vision through a record $6 billion in funding to build the classrooms and schools of the future."

The Secretary of the Department of Education Mark Scott said ensuring today's students had the skills they would need to "not just survive, but thrive" in the future underpinned the department's evidence-based approach to learning.

"I am incredibly proud of the innovative teaching and learning that is being done across our State's public schools to ensure that every student can perform to their full potential," Mr Scott said.

"We don't know what the future will hold, but we do know that we are focused on equipping today's students with the skills and knowledge they will need to lead fulfilling lives in the future."

Stage 5 Subject selection information

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:59 AEDT

Our current Year 8 students are commencing their subject selection process for Year 9, 2019. Please click on the following subject information evening presentation (pptx 356 KB) for further information or to review the information presented at the Stage 5 Subject selection information evening held on 30 July 2018.

Students are currently completing their expression of interest for their 200 hour subject for study in 2019 and 2020. Students have been emailed a link to complete their EOI online. The timeline for the entire process is detailed in attached letter and timeline (pdf 51 KB) Subject selection booklet (pdf 2865 KB)

New uniform policy for NSW public schools

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:19:17 AEST

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new "clear and concise" policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.

Ms Berejiklian said the "modern makeover" would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.

The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.

For more information, read the media release by the Premier and Minister. The new policy and implementation guidelines (PDF 116.83KB) are available on the department's website.

The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.

Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.

Parent/Teacher Night Monday 6 August

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:47 AEDT

The next Parent/Teacher Night at Rouse Hill High School will be Monday 6th August 2018. This is for all year groups. Parent/Teacher Night is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's progress with their teachers.

Interviews will commence at 3.30pm and conclude at 7.00pm. Similar to previous Parent/Teacher Nights, there will be an online booking system. Parents can make bookings in a few minutes via the internet and then receive email confirmation of interview times.

Please open the attached file for details on how to make appointments.

Parent/Teacher night letter (pdf 270 KB)

2019 HSC Subject Selection

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:24 AEDT

Year 1.0 and 1.1 are beginning their 2019 HSC Subject Selection processes. The Subject Selection booklet for 2019-2020 HSC contains information about HSC processes as well as a page on each subject that students can nominate in their Expression of Interest forms. The booklet has been emailed to each 1.0 and 1.1 student and is available here.

Stage 6 Subject Information (pdf 702 KB)

Our subject selection information evening will be held on Monday 18th June at 6pm in the School Hall. Students and parents are invited to come and discuss subject details and HSC processes with staff at this evening. The Expression of Interest forms will be issued on the same date. We hope to see you there.

Parent Teacher Night Monday 14th May 2018

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:45 AEDT

The next Parent Teacher Night at Rouse Hill High School will be Monday 14th May 2018. This is for ALL YEAR GROUPS. Parent/Teacher Night is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's progress with their teachers.

Please open the attached file for details on how to make appointments.

Parent Teacher Night (pdf 42 KB)

Best Start Year 7 Trial

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:27 AEDT

Best Start is a new diagnostic literacy and numeracy test that is being rolled out by the Department of Education for the start of 2019. Year 7 are taking part in the Best Start trial next Friday 6th April during Periods 1a and 1b. They will need a charged laptop and earphones or earbuds. For more details please read the following attachment Best Start Trial notice (pdf 18 KB)

Stage 6 Preliminary End of Course Exam Timetable

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:02 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School Stage 6 students (Years 1.1 and 1.2) will be sitting their Preliminary End of Course exams in Term 1 , Week 11. The exams will commence on Monday 9th April, 2018 and continue through to Friday 13th April, 2018.

Please open the attached file for the exam Timetable, Examination Policy, rules and procedures.

Exam Timetable 2018 (pdf 110 KB)

Expressions of Interest for HSC Presiding Officer 2018

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:32 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School is advertising for Expressions of Interest for the role of Presiding Officer for the 2018 Higher School Certificate. This is a paid position and the Presiding Officer will be required to supervise the school's internal HSC Mid-Course Examinations from Tuesday 7th August 2018 to Tuesday 14th August 2018, as well as the official external HSC Exams from Monday 18th October 2018 to Friday 9th November 2018.

A person who has a child or near relative sitting the 2018 Higher School Certificate examinations cannot be appointed as Presiding Officer.

If you, or someone you know is interested in this position, please email an Expression of Interest to:

Joshua.symons2@det.nsw.edu.au by 28th March 2018.

Regards

Joshua Symons

Relieving Head Teacher Administration

Expression of Interest (pdf 90 KB)

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:42 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School has extended our focus on the prevention of bullying and violence with conversations happening in our classrooms for all of Week 7 (Monday 12th March to Friday 16th March). Each day will have a different focus:

Friday16th March 2018

Rouse Hill High School - Open night

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:53 AEDT

On Monday 12 March, 6.00pm - 7.15pm, Rouse Hill High School will be hosting an Open Night. This will be an opportunity for prospective parents and students to tour our specialist rooms, learn about our approach to teaching and learning, and speak with teachers and students about Rouse Hill High School.

Open Night Flyer (pdf 389 KB) Permission Slips

Stage 6 HSC textbooks

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:01 AEDT

Stage 6 2018 HSC textbooks are available for purchase via the school. The HSC course commences in Week One of Term 2.

Please open the attached files for Order Forms and payment information.

All orders must be made by Friday, 16th March 2018.

Textbook order form (docx 231 KB)

Online subscription order (docx 226 KB)

Road Safety at Rouse Hill High School

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:52 AEDT

As you would know, the entrance to our school from Bruce Purser Way is an extremely busy area at the start and end of each school day. It is the responsibility of all – pedestrians, drivers and passengers – to ensure that everyone is safe and that traffic flow is as smooth as possible at this time. Some common sense approaches:

Students and pedestrians:

always cross at marked crossings or lights and pay attention to the traffic – do not assume that cars will stop for you, only cross when they have already stopped
try and avoid using the crossing across Bruce Purser Way at peak times and follow the pathway around the roundabout to access the school or Commercial Rd lights
walk on footpaths ONLY – do not cross at the roundabout outside the school gates
be aware of traffic – do not cross with your headphones on or while looking at your phone
do not expect to be let out of a car in a No Standing Zone or a dangerous area

Skateboarders or cyclists:

wear your helmet
travel safely through congested traffic and pedestrian areas
obey road rules

Student and parent drivers:

do not stop in No Standing Zones
be careful when turning across or into traffic
be extremely careful when making a right turn into or out of Bruce Purser Way in the morning or afternoon due to traffic congestion and the high number of pedestrians using the crossing
be aware that around school zones many young children have a low awareness of traffic and therefore our speed makes a difference
be patient – waiting for one minute is better than causing serious injury to another
be aware of new traffic zone offences as of February 2018

Accidents are preventable and with a little care we can dramatically increase the safety for all road users. Help keep Rouse Hill High School a safe and happy community.

For detailed information on the best use of our road space around the school as provided by our P&C click on this link: P and C Road Safety (pdf 126 KB)

School Photos

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:56 AEDT

Advancedlife Photographers will be at the school on Monday 12 March to take students photos.

If you would like to order photos please open the attached file for details.

School Photos (pdf 44 KB)

VALID Science results

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:09 AEDT

Dear Parent/Carer

This is notification that your child will be issued with their VALID Science Test results on Friday 16th February 2018. The VALID test was completed in November 2017.

PARENT/TEACHER NIGHT - YR 1.0, 1.1 AND 1.2 ONLY

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:46 AEDT

Parent/Teacher Night is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's progress with their teachers. The first Parent/Teacher Night at Rouse Hill High School for 2018 will be held on Monday 12th February for Years 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 only.

There will be an online booking system. Parents can make bookings in a few minutes via the internet and then receive email confirmation of interview times.

Please open the attached file for further details.

Parent Teacher Night (pdf 349 KB)

Changes to Hillsbus timetable for RHHS students

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:28 AEDT

Please open the attached file for information regarding the new Hillsbus timetable for RHHS students. The new timetable will be effective from 27th November 2017.

New Hillsbus timetable (pdf 492 KB)

School Development Day Reminder

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:55 AEDT

A reminder to parents and students that Monday 13 November is our School Development Day. Tomorrow marks the end of DARE week with our annual DARE Fair. Students return to school on Tuesday 14 November for promotion into their new classes. Class placement letters and information booklets have been mailed.You can also access the Middle and Senior School information booklets on our website. Book and equipment requirements for each subject are listed towards the end of each booklet.

Information booklets

Partners in Learning Parent Survey - closing soon

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:48 AEDT

Today teachers are taking part in the Tell Them From Me survey. Our students completed the survey last term and we are asking parents and carers to provide their perspectives. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers and typically take 10 minutes or less to complete. If you can spare the time, your responses are very much appreciated. Please click on the link to access the survey by Friday 13 October.

https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/rousehill17

UTS and RHHS Year 7 REVIEW Project

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:09 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School are undertaking a research project with UTS. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate in the development of assessment practices for 21st Century learning. All students in Year 7 will take part in this partnership, however, we require the return of the attached consent forms to publish each student's assessment data.

Please return the consent and nominate if you would like your child to participate in the additional focus studies with UTS.

Consent form (pdf 114 KB)

FAQs (pdf 321 KB)

Year 1.0 End of Course Examination Timetable Term 4 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:12 AEDT

Year 1.0 End of Course Examinations will be held on various days in Weeks 1 to 4 of Term 4.

The attached timetable shows the days on which each exam is scheduled to run. Yr 1.0 End of Course Exams (pdf 326 KB)

The timetable was distributed to students on Friday 8th September.

Parent Teacher Interviews Monday 31st July 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:44 AEDT

Parent/Teacher Night is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's progress with their teachers. The next Parent/Teacher Night at Rouse Hill High School for 2017 will be held on Monday 31st July from 3:30pm till 7pm for all year groups. Further details on how to book can be accessed at the following link. Parent Teacher Letter 3 (pdf 165 KB).

Stage 5 Subject Information Night Monday 24th July

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:58 AEDT

Current Year 8 students are commencing their subject selection process for Year 9 2018. Students and parents are invited to attend a subject information evening on Monday 24th July at 6pm in the school hall. After a short presentation on the subject selection process there will be the opportunity to discuss the details of particular subjects with their teachers. The timeline for the entire process is detailed in the attached letter.

Letter and Timeline (pdf 38 KB)

Stage 5 Subject Booklet (pdf 1457 KB)

Stage 6 Mid-Course Examination Timetable Term 3

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:01 AEDT

Year 11 and 12 Mid-course examinations will run from Tuesday 1st August 2017 to Tuesday 8th August 2017. Students were issued with their examination timetables during Seminar, Period 1 on Wednesday 21st June.

During the examination period, students are only required to attend school on the days that they have a timetabled examination. Timetabled classes will not run on these days.

The examination timetable can be accessed here: Mid Course Exam Timetable (pdf 501 KB)

Stage 6 Subject selection information night

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:04 AEDT

Who better to ask about our HSC subject than our classroom teachers.

For those who couldn't make it to our Stage 6 Subject selection information night, please click on the following link to access the presentation delivered on the night.

Subject info presentation (pptx 963 KB)

Subject Selection Booklet (pdf 1412 KB)

Year 1.0 HSC Information night

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:13 AEDT

Want to know more about the HSC at RHHS?

For those parents who could not join us on Monday 5 June, 6-7pm, please open the following presentation to find out about the compacted curriculum at RHHS, subject selection processes and subject requirements of the HSC.

RHHS HSC info presentation (pdf 3729 KB)

For an overview of the subject selection process, please download the attached document

Subject selection overview (pdf 41 KB)

2017 School Assembly Calendar

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:55 AEDT

Please join us at one of our upcoming assemblies. Award recipients will be receiving invitations to our next assembly, the Senior school recognition assembly, very shortly. Hopefully you can join us for the celebration of their achievements.

Date	Assembly
Thursday 18th May	Senior school recognition assembly
Friday 23rd June	Middle school recognition assembly
Wednesday 16th August	Whole school assembly
Thursday 21st September	Year 12 graduation assembly
Friday 3rd November	Middle school recognition assembly
Friday 17th November	Senior school recognition assembly

PARENT/TEACHER NIGHT MONDAY 8TH MAY 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:45 AEDT

Interviews will commence at 3:30pm and conclude at 7:00pm.

Similar to our previous Parent/Teacher Nights, there will be an online booking system.

Please open the attached file for details on how to make your bookings.

Parent Teacher Night (pdf 164 KB)

A successful Term 1

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:25 AEDT

Congratulations on a successful Term 1 to all our students and staff who survived the heat and then the rain. All students return Wednesday 26th April when we will be holding our ANZAC ceremony at 8.45am. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Year 1.0 Work Experience Program 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:15 AEDT

As part of Senior School careers studies, Year 1.0 students will complete a week of work experience from Monday 11^th September to Friday 15^th September (Week 9, Term 3).

Work experience is an important part of the career planning process. It provides students the opportunity to:

develop skills and attitudes that may assist them in the transition from school to work.
gain insights into a specific career/field by trying out a job in a chosen industry.
experience the real world of work and collect career information.
secure casual or part-time employment if desired.
gain a work reference.

Please see the attached document Work experience letter (pdf 108 KB) for further advice for students and parents regarding securing a work experience placement.

P&C Air Conditioning Appeal

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:43 AEDT

Whether you are a parent of a returning student or your first child has just entered high school, I'm sure you would have heard almost every day in January and February how unbearable the conditions were. What you may not know is that the P&C, in partnership with the High School, has an Air Conditioning Appeal.

We're already on our way with $30,000 in the bank (in partnership with the school) but we still need to raise more and we can't do it without you. Please read further details about the appeal and payment options in the attached document or select "Make a payment" on the school website home page to make a tax deductible contribution today.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Greg Knight

P&C President

P&C Air Conditioning Appeal (pdf 112 KB)

COMMUNITY NOTICE - Parking rules

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:28 AEDT

Please see the information attached, supplied by the Hills Shire Council, to help remind you about parking rules and penalties. The Council have advised the school that Council Compliance Officers will be enforcing these rules and fines will be issued for infringements.

Hills Shire parking rules (pdf 1436 KB)

Year 1.1 and 1.2 (Stage 6) Preliminary End of Course Exam Timetable 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:18 AEDT

Stage 6 Exams will run from Monday 3rd April through to Friday 7th April 2017, during Week 10 of this term.

Students are only required to attend school for their timetabled examinations during this week.

Students were issued with paper copies of the examination timetable this morning during Period 1 today (Tuesday 21st March) and the timetable was also emailed to students today.

The Senior School Examination Policy was also attached to this document.

Students should review this information carefully and ensure that they are at school on time for each of their timetabled examinations.

Please access the examination timetable here Stage 6 Exam Timetable 2017 (pdf 502 KB)

Year 1.0 Mid Course Exam Timetable 2017

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:15 AEDT

Year 1.0 Mid Course Exams will run next week from Wednesday 29th March through to Friday 31st March 2017. Students were issued with paper copies of their timetables in Period 1 today (Tuesday 21st March 2017). The timetable has also been emailed to them.

Please access the timetable here Year 10 Exam Timetable 2017 (pdf 241 KB)

PROPOSED CHINA TRIP 2018

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:48 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School is planning a trip to China in 2018. The trip would consist of 14 days from the 9th to the 22nd April 2018. If you would like to participate please open the attached file for further information and the Expression of Interest Form.

China Tour 2018 (pdf 207 KB)

TRAFFIC NOTICE - PARENTS, STUDENT DRIVERS AND CAREGIVERS

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:06 AEDT

The RHHS P&C Committee request all parents, students and other caregivers be aware of the road rules and etiquette when dropping off and picking students up from the school via the school access driveway.

The current actions of some drivers using this roadway are ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS to student pedestrians and other road users.

During peak student drop-off times before the morning bell, and pick-up, following the afternoon bell, our access road is extremely busy and often encounters cars banked up in many directions. To alleviate this, it is recommended by RHHS P&C that drivers AVOID turning right from the BRUCE PURSER WAY onto Withers Road at these times.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• It is ILLEGAL for a car in the access road to turn right into oncoming traffic (see red car in diagram) when there are cars waiting in the right turn bay on Withers Road (see green car in diagram). It is made more UNSAFE when cars are banked up obscuring your view and students are crossing at the pedestrian crossing. The committee recommend turning left and using another route to return on your journey.

• The school access driveway IS NOT A PARKING LOT. Do not park here. There are signs saying NO STOPPING and you will be fined when council monitor our parking. Cars stopping here of an afternoon are causing the traffic to bank up and create potential accidents.

• The school access driveway roundabout is also NOT A PARKING LOT. It is for setting down and picking up students. Please use the NO STANDING zone in the roundabout to drop off/pickup students - stopping at the furthest point ie NOT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATE, so that traffic does not bank up quickly behind.

• Please use the AFL carpark to park and pick students up whenever possible. There is a LEFT TURN ONLY EXIT at the far end of the carpark.

• BE AWARE of students walking through this carpark.

• BE AWARE of student pedestrians, especially bike riders when exiting the AFL carpark.

• The bus zone SHOULD NOT be used for dropping off/picking up students.

Thank you, Rouse Hill High School P&C Association

HSC Compacted Curriculum model

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:37 AEDT

We have added a new tab under the Curriculum & Activities section of our website which gives the rationale behind our HSC Compacted Curriculum structure. Please visit this section for a more comprehensive explanation of how we run our HSC model at Rouse Hill High School.

ROUSE HILL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYS

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:53 AEDT

Rouse Hill HIgh School Open Days

Rouse Hill High School will be conducting two Open Days this term:

Tuesday 28th February and Friday 3rd March.

There will be 3 sessions on 28th February and 1 session on 3rd March.

Please open the attached file for details on how to book your session.

Open Days (pdf 73 KB)

A copy of the slide show used during the sessions is attached below.

Open Day 2017 Presentation (pdf 850 KB)

Parent Mandarin Program

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:44 AEDT

Rouse Hill High School proposes to run a trial after-school Parent Mandarin Program (PMP) during Semester One, 2017. The details for the course are as follows:

Day / Time : Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Course Length : 10 weeks, from Wk 8, Term 1 to Wk 7, Term 2

22 March – 7 June

Place : Rouse Hill High School library

Cost : free

Teacher : Mrs Huan Wang (Ningbo Volunteer teacher),

supervised by Mrs Kate Wang (Chinese teacher, RHHS)

The classes will be suitable for beginners and will be conversational and informal, focusing on oral communication in Chinese. Rouse Hill High School students are also welcome to attend with their parents, if interested.

We invite parents and caregivers to express their interest in participating in our Parent Mandarin Program by filling out the form below and returning it via your student to the front office by Friday, 10 March. Could you also please provide us with your email address to assist with further communication.

If you have any further questions about the course, please email me on katherine.wang@det.nsw.edu.au

Regards,

Kate Wang,

Chinese Language Teacher,

Rouse Hill High School

Year 7 Breakfast Club

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:01:19 AEDT

The Year 7 Breakfast Club will be run on Wednesday mornings commencing 22 February from 8.00-8.40am. It will be held in the Senior Study in the Library.

There will be three Senior students running the club under the supervision of Mr Minahan.

Please open the attached file for details.

Yr7 Breakfast Club (pdf 185 KB)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:38 AEDT

From Monday 13 February 2017 the only forms of payment the school will accept will be cash, cheque and POP (Parent Online Payment). We will accept credit card payments when the card is presented at the Office.

We are no longer able to offer the Credit Card payment slip facility.

For details on how to make a POP payment please open the attached file.

POP payments (pdf 211 KB)

Parent/Teacher Night - Yr 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 only

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:46 AEDT

PARENT/TEACHER NIGHT FOR YR 1.0, 1.1 AND 1.2 ONLY

Parent/Teacher Night is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's progress with their teachers. The first Parent/Teacher Night at Rouse Hill High School for 2017 will be held on Monday 13th February for Years 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 only.

Please open the attached file for details on how to make your bookings.

Parent/Teacher Seniors Only (pdf 219 KB)