2012 Annual Report - Brighton Secondary School

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with Asia and Sustainability) and one day had a focus on the ICT General Capability. DECD personnel contributed to the Community Citizenship Project (CCP) days; students contributed to Sustainability PD day. Four staff did the “How Language Works” course in 2012 and the Principal is involved in the Secondary Principals as Literacy Leaders (SPALL) project as well as doing the ‘Literacy for Learning’ course to lead staff in improving literacy across the school. $20,000 was allocated to a range of inquiry projects. In 2010 the guiding question was, “How does this practice help us achieve what we say and value and how does it aid learning based on what we know about how children learn?” In 2011/12 the guiding question was, “How will this inquiry project make creativity and critical thinking central topics of talk and discussion in my classroom?” • iMindmapping to promote radiant thinking • Sustainable curriculum: connecting with the environment and indigenous perspectives • Development of Design 8 – 12 • Habits of Mind – practical strategies for the classroom • How Language Works • Have your say – public speaking and debating • Creativity, critical thinking and ICT in English Targeted Creativity as a model for teaching literacy in the Australian Curriculum • Swapping and sharing in the Visual Arts • Using a GPS unit to critically analyse data in PE National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Project ($20,000 grant) – School to School project which showcased the work of teacher, Amie Flink, and Year 9 students of Japanese with primary students was published on the AEF website. This project saw a rise in the number of students choosing Japanese in year 8 in 2012. The project was an outstanding result for the Year 9 students, for the Japanese Language and for DECD. Staff were supported to participate in courses, some of which offered further study opportunities e.g. DECD/Flinders Uni course – 2 current staff completed the MEd in Studies of Asia, and one has begun the course. The Leading Asia Literacy Project saw one teacher invited to present at DECD/Flinders course and as a result at other schools in 2012. Brighton teachers hosted 18 student teachers from 4 universities, to continue the commitment to the teaching profession. 25 staff trained in Certificate IV Career development. 7
STUDENTS The Year 12 students began the year with the inaugural induction program held at the University of South Australia City West campus. 2012 Year 8 ATSI students transitioned well-‐ attributed to the Year 7 orientations, Year 11 mentors and the Deadly Start to High School hosted at Brighton Secondary School. In particular, Angus Cameron, a very talented Year 8 student has been successful in all his subjects as well as being a successful singer. The appointment of Nima Valamanesh 0.2 paid dividends in positively supporting students who were previously failing but now working successfully across all subjects. Nima is rightly proud of this accomplishment. The Principal attended the Stronger Smarter training in Queensland and led the Professional Development day for Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives. Natasha Johnson was runner-‐up in National Title speech competition, Neville Bonner memorial prize. Sporting participation remained extremely high. Students Cody Kumnick, Mikaela Trout and Alexandra Newton and Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator, Peter Vowles, joined 30 other students and teachers from around the state at a forum to help shape the new national Health and Physical Education curriculum. The forum was held at the Adelaide Crows training facility at AAMI stadium. Students participated in small group discussion and their input was recorded on iPads. The recorded video footage was sent to the Australian Reporting and Assessment Authority as part of the South Australian Department for Education and Child Development submission. NET GIRLS Research Study with Flinders University Follow-‐up survey occurred with students in Years 10 and 11 and final report published. Excellent results were achieved in the Australian Maths competition. High Distinctions Awarded to: Andrew Andrawos, Lachlan Tyler Dowd Distinctions Awarded to: Rebekah Rath, Mark Teoh, Celine Chia, Marcus Falckh, Ellena Comley, William Voss, Bowen Liu, Anyue Lang and Spencer Olds. At the MASA Quiz evening one of the junior teams was awarded the best mathematics team on the evening. The member were Alexandra James, Bowen Liu, William Voss and Anyue Lang. Higher participation occurred in ICAS Maths competition. Nathaniel O’Brien won Adelaide’s Next Superstar. 1812 Overture was performed with cannon. 8
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Percussion Violin/Viola Voice Music
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Brighton Secondary Symphony Orch
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25/11/2012 Roger Woodward Piano
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Lauren Carthew French Flute Solo
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