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EXCELLENCE FUND 2009

Written by Tom Pinkey

This is the twenty second successive year that Homebush/Strathfield R.S.L. Sub-branch has supported the schools Excellence Fund. The Fund was initiated by members of the Homebush/Strathfield R.S.L. Sub-branch in 1987. For the last seven years Wests Ashfield have become joint sponsors of the fund.

Thomas Stefoulis School Captain presents Dr. Ian Paterson with a cheque from the Homebush/Strathfield Sub-branch

The Fund has assisted students to participate in a wide range of cultural, academic, creative and sporting activities. In many cases without grants from this Fund many students would not have been able to participate in activities that highlighted their special talents. The first recipients for 2009 were 34 students who have been subsidised to participate in the NSW Maths Challenge.

A list of recipients for 2007 and 2008 can be found on the school website under Communities Excellence Fund. All students who have been chosen in any Gifted and Talented program can gain funding by talking to the Principal, Deputy Principal Bill Hilliard or Excellence Fund Coordinator Tom Pinkey.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 March 2009 15:03

NORTH SYDNEY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION BLUES PRESENTATION

Written by Tom Pinkey
On Tuesday 10th February the North Sydney Schools Sports Association held its annual Sporting Blues Awards Ceremony for 2008, at the Asquith Golf Club. Three students from Homebush Boys High were honoured with a Sporting Blue In Cricket, Softball and Waterpolo. Connor Martin and David Paterson with Principal Dr. Ian Paterson, Sports Coordinator Ron Tedford, 1st Grade Coach Dr. Balan and Ryan Bolger North Sydney Region 1st Grade Coach A brief report on each of the students results follow.
Last Updated on Friday, 20 February 2009 13:15
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YEAR 12 STUDY SKILLS MORNING

Written by Tom Pinkey

The Study Skills season is well underway, with one of the highlights being the Year 12 workshops. A group of 2008 HSC students came back to school to lead groups of current students, taking them through their recent study experiences the highs, the lows, and their perspectives on how to best prepare for the challenges of the final year of schooling.

Year 12 2008 with Study Skills Coordinator Caitlin Dwyer and Principal Dr. Ian Paterson following their Study Skill Sessions

Topics discussed included the importance of setting goals and being organised; how to stay motivated; and balancing sport, hobbies and study. A clear theme was the real significance of working consistently throughout the HSC year school assessments are very important! Some of the most motivational comments related to what to do when you get a disappointing mark for an assessment rather than focussing on the mark itself, finding out how to improve it was the key!

We were very fortunate to have such a diverse and inspirational group of leaders - some very academic, some musical, some sporty, all with valuable insights into the demands of the HSC. Our current Year 12 students have benefited from hearing such a wide range of perspectives. With great appreciation to:

Peter Ayre, Andrew Brimfield, Eli Chan, Li Yuan Chen, Samuel Che, Sid Dixit, Afnan Fazli, Ellison Furneaux-Bate, Joseph Giannone, Joshua Ho, Ibrahim Kerem, Kenny Lloyd, Jing Shun Ma, Steuart McAllister, Emre Mehmet, Hao Ni, Ronald Pai, James Shute, James Sun, Kaan Sozen, Alan Tran, Duncan Trinh , Parth Upadhyay

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2009 09:19

2008/9 VAMPIRE SHIELD

Written by Tom Pinkey
The annual Vampire Shield Competition is a key component of the Australian Red Cross Youth Donor Program and is designed to inspire a little healthy competition between local schools as well as to formally recognise students for their commitment to help saving lives. The competition runs between July 1 and June 30 each year. Donation tallies are recorded daily. At present Homebush Boys' High is running third on the table. Parents and students can make their donation count by advising reception, at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service in Parramatta, to record your donation against Homebush' Boys High's tally. Some of the Year 12 Students who donated blood to help save lives. Each year just prior to Year 12 sitting their HSC students volunteer to donate blood over a two day period. In 2008 the days were coordinated by Deputy Principal Bill Hilliard with a number of staff also volunteering to be part of the programme.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 09:54

ASSESSMENT PLANNERS ON WEBSITE

Written by Tom Pinkey
To assist parents and students the Assessment Planners for Year 7 through to Year 12 have been placed on the school website. To access the Assessment Planners go to "Curriculum" in the top banner of the website and in "Assessment" on the side banner. Click on the Year Group you wish to access.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 09:15

DUX OF SCHOOL AND UNSW 2009 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEE

Written by Tom Pinkey
Jing Shun Ma achieved a UAI of 99.75 to be awarded Dux of Homebush Boys 2008. The Dux was strongly contested by four other students Tony Lee, Li Yuan Chen, Samuel Che and Rajit Gilhotra. Dr. Ian Paterson presenting Jing Shun Ma with the UNSW Academic Achievement Award Principal Dr. Ian Paterson stated that the Year 12 of 2008 achieved some remarkable results Many students achieved their personal bests with high UAIs that allowed them to gain their academic goals in a variety of courses and universities throughout Australia".
Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 13:09
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