General News

CSEF Final Reminder

The Camps Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) program for 2018 closes on 29 June, 2018. To check if you are eligible to apply please read the eligibility criteria in the below PDF.

If your student is new to Nossal High School in 2018 and you applied for CSEF at a previous school, a new form must be completed and sent/handed to the NHS General Office for the attention of Ms Deepti Arora. Please remember to attach a copy of your current Health Care card with your application.

If your student applied via NHS for the CSEF in 2017 and your eligibility continues then you DO NOT need to fill in another form. For previous applicants, if any details on your current HCC have changed, for example the expiry date, then a copy of your new HCC must be sent/handed to the office.

Please have your completed form to the office by 15 June 2018 in order for the school to process your application to meet the Department of Education and Training's deadline.

Deepti Arora

Finance  Officer

House Debating 2018

House Debating 2018 was an incredible experience of House spirit and competition between the Houses. Each team showcased their problem-solving skills with their speeches over the three days of competition.

House Debating began with the first topic “We should make Years 11 and 12 mandatory”. Providing a polarising grey area in the ethics of education, each team had to find ways to effectively argue their own contention even while recognising the faults in their own stances. Meticulously planning their arguments in the space of a few days, the teams faced head to head on Monday and Tuesday. Hard-fought and well spoken, the atmosphere of the room was surreal as each speaker gave their full effort in the debates. After careful consideration by the judges, Griffin and Phoenix came out on top with better constructed arguments and structures.

With the first round finished, the two remaining houses prepared for the challenge presented in the final debate; “We should remove all examinations from secondary education.” Once again, an ethical grey area was presented that created conflicting arguments between the two teams. After merely two days to prepare, the two houses were pitted against each other to decide the victor of the competition. Armed with experience, strong arguments and outstanding public speaking, it was a fascinating spectacle that displayed the brightest debaters of Nossal. All speakers went above and beyond to put their house in front before the judges made their final decision. When the dust settled, Phoenix’s fiery and brilliant model took the victory and bragging rights along with it.

An outstanding event where House spirit truly shone, House Debating was an amazing experience. Many people’s views were challenged and changed along with the debaters themselves. While the topics split the teams apart, the event brought all of us together.

Joel Siaw

Year 9

2018 SEN Year 10 Cup

On Friday 18 May, the Year 10’s participated in the inaugural SEN Cup, a friendly competition organised by the Year 10 SRC representatives of the four select entry schools, MacRobertson Girls' High School, Melbourne High School, Suzanne Cory High School and Nossal. The aim of the day was to establish a stronger relationship within the selective entry network through the participation in a range of friendly sporting activities. Our students competed in a range of both active and passive sports, including badminton, table tennis, netball, volleyball, theatre sports, chess, debating and OzCLO. 

Nossal had the honour of hosting OzCLO in the JRC and badminton in the gym. The day began at 10:00am, a late start to allow time for teams from other schools to arrive. After a brief welcome, we officially began the competition. Our badminton and OzCLO teams showed determination and skill, encouraging and supporting each other whilst also showing great sportsmanship to the other schools’ teams. We concluded the day with a sausage sizzle, allowing students to socialise, creating new connections and bonds between the four schools. 

Overall, the day was a resounding success and all Year 10 students that participated showed great enthusiasm and enjoyment. Nossal students across all sports displayed amazing teamwork, we couldn’t be prouder of the way that they represented our school. A massive thank you to everyone who helped organise the day, especially Mr Butler, the PE staff, Ms Vanstan, Jason and all volunteers. We couldn’t possibly have done it without you!

Diyana Wijayawansha

Year 10

Nossal Students Among a Special Few at Monash University

On Wednesday 9 May, Monash Engineering welcomed 90 first year students, their families and representatives from their high schools to the annual Engineering Scholarship Celebration.

Nithiya Pathmasiri, Daniel Khoo and Kevin Luong  were among the select group of recipients celebrated on the evening. The Dean of Engineering, Professor Elizabeth Croft presented a gift to each scholarship recipient in recognition of their achievements.

Guest-speaker, Mechanical Engineering student Monique Lautee presented an inspiring insight into her life at Monash University.

 “Engineering is about turning the theory into something useful. It’s going to challenge the way you think, the way you problem solve, the way you work with other people and it will also impact the way you see the world and your place in it,” she emphasised.

Monique’s advice to first year students is to make the most of every opportunity and don’t be afraid to try something new. “Monash has offered me countless opportunities to not only advance my technical skills, but also develop myself as a person – both professionally and personally.”

For more information on Engineering at Monash, please visit https://www.monash.edu/engineering

Supervisors for VCAA exams 2018 and beyond

Would you like to help out with supervising the externally assessed VCAA exams in 2018? VCAA exam supervisors are paid to complete this task and this is a rewarding way to be involved in the program at Nossal High School.

Supervisors for VCAA exams cannot be any of the following:

• Closely related to, or associated with, any student undertaking a VCE Unit 3 and 4 study in 2018 at Nossal High School
• Teaching any student a VCE Unit 3 and 4 study in 2018
• Tutoring a student in a VCE Unit 3 and 4 study at Nossal High School
• Closely related to or associated with any person engaged in teaching, tutoring or coaching students undertaking a VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject in 2018, or any person engaged in organising or checking GAT or VCE examination materials at Nossal High School.

Note:

Closely related to or associated with students includes: children, via relatives/relationships by marriage or de facto or by other living arrangements, friends, neighbours, business or community associates, tutoring or teaching relationships.

If you would like to more information please contact Katherine Warriner at katherine.warriner@nossalhs.vic.edu.au.

To register your interest please email Christine Weller at christine.weller@nossalhs.vic.edu.au.  Please include a contact number and address.  Training and information sessions will be held later in the year.

Please pass this on to friends or family who may be interested in taking up this opportunity.

Year 11 Ball 2018

In celebration of Year 11 2018, the Nossal High School Year 11 Ball was held on May 18 at Leonda by the Yarra in Hawthorn.

After much planning, preparation, organisation and excitement the ‘Stars and Class’ themed Ball evening arrived. The venue was beautifully decorated with lanterns and balloons in silver and black. The students all looked fabulous, dancing the night away and having their photos taken. 

The following students were named as the awards recipients during the evening:

• Best Dressed Male – Jackie Lu
• Best Dressed Female – Nina Xiao
• Best Dancer – Daniela (Dani) Osafo
• Best Gal Pals – Grace Park and Ruby Bai
• Best Bromance – Arzan Divecha & Nihar Ringe

I would like to acknowledge and thank the students in the Ball Committee who were involved in assisting me in preparing for the Ball behind the scenes, and the staff who attended for their photography work and supervision at the Ball ensuring that the evening ran smoothly.

I would also like to thank all of the Year 11 Nossal High School students and their partners for attending the Ball and cooperatively sharing in the great community spirit at the Ball. I hope that everyone who attended the Ball thoroughly enjoyed their evening. 

Ella Kee

Year 11 Leader

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