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UNIFORM REMINDER

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As the weather gets cold and seasons start to change, we just want to take some time to remind our school community about school uniform. It is important not just for our students to represent our school with pride, but also for safety in various areas or subjects at Cumberland High.

Please contact the relevant Year Advisor, Deputy Principal or Principal if you have any questions!

Congratulations to all our Honour Roll students for Semester 1 2024! We are so proud to recognise so many of our students’ hard work and dedication to achieving excellence across all of their subjects!

Our Year 12 Biology students visited the University of Sydney and were able to conduct some work in their science labs! Students looked at sickle cell anaemia and it's genetic cause, as well as protein purification from genetically modified E. coli bacteria.

They will be using this first-hand lab work to assist them in preparing for their Trial Exams which start next week!

Congratulations to our students for taking First Place at the Interschool Chess Challenge yesterday! Each student played many games throughout the day and came away with multiple wins to contribute to our school placing first out of all the secondary schools that attended ♟️

Congratulations to our Opens Girls Volleyball team for a massive run in this year’s NSWCHS Knockout Competition, coming overall 4th in this year’s State Finals!

After coming first in Sydney West, they went on the play the 6 games over 2 days at the NSWCHS State Finals this week, barely missing out on a podium finish after losses against some strong opponents in the semi-finals and bronze medal match.

🌟 Exciting Day for Cumberland High School Students at the "Future is Bright" STEM Excursion! 🌟

On Wednesday, our talented students had the incredible opportunity to attend the "Future is Bright" STEM Experience Day hosted by Endeavour Energy. The day was filled with hands on activities, enlightening presentations, and inspiring interactions with industry professionals.

Our students delved into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, discovering the endless possibilities these fields offer. From interactive workshops to engaging demos, they gained valuable insights into the future of energy and innovation.

A massive thank you to Endeavour Energy and Future of Women in Western Sydney for organising such a fantastic event and for inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Our students returned with newfound knowledge, enthusiasm, and a greater appreciation for the power of STEM.

🐠🐕🐇INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS? 🐈🐦🐾

Mrs Reji is organising an excursion to RSPCA next term and is looking for 22 passionate and enthusiastic students who want to pursue a career with animals.

If this is you, please complete the expression of interest form. She will be choosing only 22 students.

Please make sure you have NO school commitments, assignments, assessments or exams that day, before completing the form.

*Date* : TERM 3 - Thursday 15 August 2024

Registration link:

forms.office.com

Animal Career Day offers a unique opportunity to meet and interact with RSPCA NSW professionals, including an Animal Inspector, Animal Carer Officer, Animal Trainer, Veterinarian, and Vet Nurse. You'll have the chance to learn about their work, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in these fields. In addition to the workshops and activities, you'll also have the chance to network with other teens who share your passion for animals. The program is designed to be fun, informative, and inspiring, and we're confident that you'll leave with a greater understanding of the animal industry and the career opportunities available to you. Join us on the 18th of July and secure your spot now!

🌟 Calling all parents! 🌟

Need help discussing careers with your child? Check out our new resource for practical tips and conversation starters. Start planning their future together today! https://arrivethrive.com.au/resources/

Our 15s Knockout season for this year started with our Boy's Basketball Team. Unfortunately, Doonside Technology High outplayed us in the final minutes of the match, but we're warmed up and ready for Wauchope!

The NSW Health Strategy for Young People's Health and Wellbeing 2025+ is a plan by NSW Health to make sure young people (12-24 years) in NSW stay healthy and supported. They look at areas of strength and the needs for improvement and discuss with school students how they can find solutions to improve the lives for future generations.

22 students from Year 7-8 at our school, along with other schools, attended the NSW Youth Health Forum at Westfield Hospital last week.

Students participated in different activities where we brainstormed ideas that would contribute to an improved and healthier population for years to come!

The parent bookings are now open for Year 7 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews. To book, please find the link in your email.

Congratulations to Hwan Bae who attended Cumberland High a few years ago for qualifying for Paris 2024! This will be Hwan’s debut at the Olympics as part of the Australian Table Tennis team. We’ll be rooting for you! 🏓

Japanese elective students participated in the Sushi Workshop incursion, where they had the opportunity to learn sushi making and food presentation from Japanese chef Hideo Dekura. Check out their creations: Ohana-maki (flower roll) and inside-out sushi roll!

Our Cumberland High School students had an amazing time at the "Light Up My Career" event at the Silverwater AusGrid Learning Centre! They got hands on with activities and discovered the exciting career opportunities at Ausgrid, including their fantastic Apprenticeship program. It was a great day of learning and inspiration in the energy industry!

Congratulations to our Opens Girls Volleyball Team for winning this year’s Sydney West Knockout Finals against James Ruse! Thank you to Mr Thomas, Mr Fulwood, and Ms Stonnill for the support yesterday afternoon.

They look to compete next term at the state finals against the top schools from every other region!

Constable Ethan West, Mr Fulwood and Elson (Year 12) contributed to the Push Up Challenge today! He also joined in with our Teachers vs Students touch footy at lunch!

Our students have had some amazing work experience opportunities already this year! More to come later this year for our Year 10 students in particular!

Congratulations to Mr Kwan who successfully coached the NSW All Schools Girls Volleyball team to a bronze medal at the recent SSA competition.

Well done to those who represented our school and Hills Zone at the Sydney West Cross Country Championships yesterday!

A massive congratulations to Thomas who came first in his age group and will run at the NSWCHS Championships!

Our students attended the Youth Leadership Summit today!

The Youth Leadership Summit is a vibrant, leadership-centric summit that aims to cultivate a cadre of insightful, resilient and innovative young leaders. The summit is not just about leadership; it’s a comprehensive journey through various facets of personal and professional development, including advanced communication strategies, the art of negotiation, conflict resolution and the building blocks of effective teamwork.

The Girls Can Too! program introduces female high-school students to careers in traditionally male-dominated trades and connects them with trade employers. Girls Can Too was created and delivered by the Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program within Training Services NSW. Employers like AUSGRID who participated in the program were able to connect with their future workforce and inspire young women to consider a career in their industry. Thank you to Christine Assanti (RIEP) for opportunity.

Bethanie was fortunate enough to be apart of this program.

“Girls Can Too! 5 day program offered great opportunities to know what employers offer work experience and to see what TAFE courses I could study. I was able to find out what jobs are in specific industries. I loved that it was all hands on and every day was different.”

- Bethanie (Year 10)