Asquith Boys High School

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• LITERACY PROGRAM FOR YEARS 7 AND 9

  A reminder to ALL year 7 and 9 students to bring their own NOVEL in preparation for morning  (roll call) Literacy classes next term. Students must have their novel for the first day back next term.  Novels will be left at school for the duration of the term.  Book boxes will be in each room, however, selection will be limited.

• 2008 ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT

  Our 2008 Annual School Report in now available. Please contact the school to get a copy. Terry Griffiths, Principal

• Premier's Debating Challenge - Years 9/10

  Friday 26th June Cherrybrook Technology High School and Asquith Boys High School team debated the topic "That selective schools should be scrapped".  Unfortunately, our team led by Sam Gibbons were unsuccessful against the much stronger all Year 10 team.  However, Sam Gibbons, Marcus Limbert, Jake Smith and Joshua Cox were gracious in defeat and learned much from the debating experience.  A special thankyou to Mrs Harrison for hosting the debate in the School Library and to Mrs Miller for catering for the function.  A special mention of Sam Gibbons - a wonderful student and terrific organiser made the day most enjoyable for all involved. Ms. S. Graham, English

• Swing City Charity Concert Sat. 8th August Tickets On Sale NOW

  

  The aim of the concert is to raise funds in support of the RFDS in Dubbo and to continue the strong partnership we have with the organisation.  Swing City is a big band made up of Australia’s finest young jazz musicians who all share a love of music that swings.  Swing City was formed by drummer John Morrison in 1999.  Swing City will be supported by Asquith Boys High School Stage Band and Hornsby North Primary School Concert Band 1.    Tickets $20 adult, $10 child/concession, $50 family of 4.  Advance purchase with credit card facilities are available on 9477 3508 9am – 3pm and tickets will also be on sale at the door.

• 5 STUDENTS THROUGH TO NSWCHS

  Asquith BHS had 13 students representing the Zone at the Sydney North Cross Country Carnival on Thursday 15^th June at Gosford Race Course. This included our 13, 14 and 16 years age groups who had qualified for the teams event. All students put in strong performances on the day and gave their all. The best 2 individual performances were Jarrod Ansems (14 years) who finished 4^th and George Blackwood (12 years) who finished 6^th. Both of boys will progress to the NSWCHS Carnival in late July
  The 14 years team consisting of Jarrod Ansems, Tim Buwalda, Brett Riley and Max Holland also combined to win the teams event and also gained selection for the NSWCHS Carnival. Well done to all the students and good luck to the 5 boys in July.

• Creative Arts Scholarships for 2010

  Scholarship opportunities are being offered to acknowledge, encourage and extend students showing excellence in the creative and performing arts.

  Stage Band - Years 7 & 11       Music - Years 9 & 11 and      Visual Arts - Years 9 & 11.   APPLY NOW.   Applications close 8th July.

• Celebrating 50 Years in 2010

  Work has commenced on ABHS 50th Anniversary, 2010.

  If you would like to help with the planning or have any suggestions please contact: Chris Kent: christopher.kent7@det.nsw.edu.au.  View our Old Boys Newsletters by clicking on 'Special Intersest Groups'. Join ABHS Old Boys.

• Habits of Mind Day

  Year 7 participated in a Habits of Mind Day on Monday the 18th May. They completed many different activities including small group work where they constructed “Towers” which were tested by Ms Smith for their strength – some toppled when water was added!! Students on Monday 1st June will be writing their proposal for their PIP! 

• ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

  Asquith Boys has had a very strong showing at the recent Zone Cross Country Carnival, held at Macquarie University Sports Fields. We had our best result for many years, finishing in 3rd place.

  Jarrad ANSEMS won the 14 years age group, which helped his age group win the teams event. 13 students finished in the top 10 in their respective age groups, earning a spot on the Zone team to participate at the Sydney North Carnival on Thursday 11th June. These included George BLACKWOOD (12yrs), Brock HILL & Jacob MANDY (13yrs), Jarrod ANSEMS, Tim BUWALDA, Brett RILEY, Kaitlen PEPPER-EDWARDS & James BELLAMY (14yrs), James AFFLECK (15yrs), James PARKINSON, Ben OSBOURNE-YOUNG & Dylan VAN NOORT (16 yrs), Dylan SEIFERT & Tom HOLLAND (17yrs).

  Congratulations to all students for representing the school so proudly. 

• 50th Birthday Celebration - 2010

  The time has arrived for you to share your ideas and/or make offers of help for this event. Some members of the Asquith Boys High community have met recently with the view to planning events for this Celebration. Participants at these meetings include former students, staff, principal and parents of students, as well as current staff, Deputy and Principal.    Participants in the School’s 40^th Birthday Celebrations in 2000, have been contacted with information about planning the 50^th, and have been invited to update their details with the School.    Membership of the Asquith Old Boys Club is available to all former students and staff. Members are emailed or posted Old Boys Club Newsletters free.  Your interest in the School’s 50^th Birthday Celebration will registered by contacting the School. Membership details for the ABHS Old Boys Club can be found by following the ‘Special Interest Groups’ link to the  Old Boys Club.   Information supplied by Chris Kent

• International Football Tour of Vietnam -

    We went...we saw... we conquered! Asquith returned with 5 wins and 3 losses against RMIT Campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, scoring 28 goals and conceding 12. This included impressive 9-0 and 8-0 wins by the First Grade Side against much older opponents in Hanoi. The boys played excellent soccer and were outstanding ambassadors of their school and their country. Visiting Long Tan, the Tunnels and Maison Central - the Prison Museum - in Hanoi were highlights as was the shopping - and the food! This was our seventh annual Tour and next year's is already in the planning pipeline...                              posted by G. Moscos - Tours Organiser