ISSUE 190

2024 - Term 1, Week 7

Welcome!

Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, play and study: the Awabakal and Worimi Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of the Elders past, present and emerging. I would like to extend this acknowledgement and pay my respects to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in our community. I recognise that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded. This continent always was, and always will be, Aboriginal Land.

Words by Haapa

Editor Welcome

Hi all! Welcome to the latest issue of TGIF: 190.

This issue is releasing very shortly after International Women's Day and, in honour of this celebration, we have included many articles about different women! If our article's title is written in purple, that means it is focusing on female achievement. We also have all the latest information on what is going on in the school, anything you might have missed, and the achievements of our fellow students! Remember, if you ever have anything you want to share with our school and wider community, talk to the TGIF team about including it in our newsletter!

Enjoy TGIF!

Words by Matilda

What We Did!

Feature Focus: International Women's Day (IWD)

The idea of International Women's Day (IWD) was first suggested by Clara Zetkin in 1910 during the second International Conference of Working women. The idea was supported by over 100 people, representing 17 countries.

The first IWD was celebrated the following year on the 19th of March 1911. It is estimated that across Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, over 1 million women attended meetings and rallies in support of women’s issues such as the right to work and vote.

In the following decades, women’s organisations across the world continued to celebrate IWD. The first celebration of IWD in Australia was in 1928, and was organised by the Militant Women’s Movement, who were fighting for equal pay and equal work for women. By 1931 there were annual marches organised in Sydney and Melbourne.

In 1975 the United Nations officially recognised IWD, and the next year, 1976-1986 was declared the “United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace”.

I hope that we are able to remember that IWD was introduced to further the fight for women’s rights. Whether it was women’s suffrage in 1911, or the ERA in 1972, or fighting to protect Roe v Wade in 2022, IWD has always been and should remain a platform to continue the fight for safety and equality for all women.

Words by Sophie

The Art of Banksy Excursion

On Wednesday in Week 6, 22 students along with Quinn and Alison, headed down to the Banksy Exhibition at the Sydney Town Hall.

It was a great day with perfect weather, and although the train trip was a bit long, it was well worth the visit. The exhibition included not only artworks, but video installations and sculptures.

Banksy’s work is a powerful commentary on the state of the world today, and many pieces were extremely moving.

We had lunch at a food court in Pitt St, then made the journey home.

Careers Expo Excursion - Newcastle Show

Student Art

LTI Snapshots

Every Tuesday, CHC students "leave to learn" - heading out into the community to work alongside adult mentors who share their interests and passions. Here are a few snapshots from the last week...

Hamilton Child Care Centre

SummitCare Wallsend - Aged Care

Zara's House - Refugee Women and Children's Centre

Club Column

Welcome to TGIF’s new club column!

In each issue, we’ll be talking about one of the non-SAPG clubs that take up our free time here at CHC, along with showing some work from the students in these clubs.

If you’re in a club, and you want to share some work but are too nervous, you can share your work with us and request it be anonymous, or under a comedic pseudonym.

These clubs may be ‘official’ - run in class time and overseen by a member of staff, or ‘unofficial’ - run during breaks or after school at a different place.

The clubs currently known by us here at TGIF are the creative writing and art talks clubs, run by Felicity and Margot respectively, and the DnD club, which has 2 groups.

If there are any clubs we are not aware of, or that start up over time, please bring it to our attention so we can cover your club and its work in each issue.

Words by Marley

What We Saw!

IWD Movie Review

Cute dogs, gorgeous icy French scenery, handsome lawyers – Anatomy of a Fall has it all! And it’s the perfect Foreign Best Picture nominee at the Oscars to watch in time for International Women’s Day. Anatomy of a Fall follows the central protagonist, played by Sandra Huller, as she’s accused of the murder of her husband, with their blind son as the only witness. It’s a female-written, female-led, and female-directed feminist tale about the struggles of her relationship and her sexuality. It’s a high-tension courtroom drama that may be a tad anti-climactic, but is an incredibly worthwhile watch, both for impressive performances from each and every member of the cast, and a worthwhile, eventually even heartwarming tale. Each little factor that contributes to the unravelling of the mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat, helping you cheer on the leading lady and her son in conquering the post-mortem misogyny of her husband.
Review by Reylen

Series Review

Review by Ev

IWD Plant of the Week

This week’s Plant of the Week is Lily of the Valley. Lily of the Valley is sometimes associated with sadness and loss because of their presence in many funeral arrangements. Although the use of the flower in times of hardship is meant to represent the hope that happiness will soon return to those affected by loss or hard times. With this in mind, it’s also an extremely poisonous flower so in some cultures, it represents death and suffering. In Irish culture, it’s used as a protection ward with most letting it grow freely outside their house to banish any evil.

Words by Josh

IWD Gig Review: Taylor Swift

On Sunday the 25th of February, your two senior editors, Matilda and Dascha, attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour at Accor Stadium. This tour is a celebration of the 18 years Taylor Swift has spent in the music industry, her achievements as a musician, and how her music has connected her with her audience. This concert lasts for over three hours and includes music from nine out of ten of her albums. Taylor Swift has a magnetic presence on stage all throughout the concert, during her Country, Pop and Folk music performances.

During most songs Taylor is supported by her magnificent back up dancers and/or band members. There are also spectacular light shows for everyone to enjoy! This concert was extremely enjoyable, as the originality of each performance helped to keep the audience entertained throughout the entire concert. Taylor's stage presence and talent as a performer is what has ensured the continued success she has had over the past 18 years, and is why she is still performing sold out stadium tours in 2024.

Words by Matilda & Dascha

IWD Profile: Dr Dharmica Mistry

Profile by Charlie

IWD Profile: Rebecca Sugar

Rebecca Sugar is a nonbinary (uses she/her) writer and animator who worked on many episodes of Adventure Time, writing many of the show’s most popular episodes and songs. Rebecca Sugar is also the creator of the show Steven Universe.

She has revolutionised LGBTQ+ representation in children’s entertainment, inventing the lesbian romance between Marceline and Princess Bubblegum in Adventure Time in the episode “What Was Missing?”, as well as featuring a large number of queer romances and transgender characters in Steven Universe. On numerous occasions, Rebecca Sugar was pressured to veer away from her LGBTQ+ themes, to the point where she was told point blank by a studio executive that featuring a queer romance could get her show axed. While writing an episode for Steven Universe where two women get married, Rebecca Sugar was told by some execs that, if she went through with it, they would get Steven Universe cancelled. However, she didn’t back down, and the show spent 3 episodes featuring the proposal, wedding planning, and, ultimately, in the episode Reunited, the two were married.

Rebecca Sugar has set a precedent for queer representation in animation in every aspect of the industry, with many other cartoon creators writing LGBTQ+ romances, such as Dana Terrace, citing Rebecca Sugar as their biggest inspiration.

Words by Harvey

Pet of the Week

Brona is my house panther, she is very tiny, and is 6 years old. She enjoys killing bugs, insects, and arachnids, and attacks anything that touches her belly. She spends her time sitting behind my laptop, sleeping on beds, chairs, and anything exposed to sunlight. She likes exploring the outside world, and hates the evil monster known as 'The Vacuum'. Her religious beliefs consist of her believing that my father controls the weather, and that the sun is the best god.

Brona's name has different meanings through different languages and cultures. Some examples have found:

Anglo-Saxon Meaning: Brown or Dark Haired Woman
Irish Meaning: Anglicised variation of the name Bronagh, which means Sorrow
Polish/Slovak Meaning: Defending or Protecting Glory

Words and Artwork by Haapa

Info For You!

Town Hall Announcements

Ride to School Day Friday 22nd March 2024. See below, we have more info for this day!
PSA for all Students! Please wash and put away any utensils or dishes borrowed from the school.
Premier's Reading Challenge starts in week 5! Watch this space for more info.
A dance workshop is being run in the Hive in Week 10, with limited spaces! Speak to Quinn if you're keen.
A CHC debating group will be running during session 5 of each Friday, in the Wellbeing hub above the hive. Speak to Finley if you're interested.
CHC is celebrating Harmony Day on Friday 15th of March. It will be an out of uniform day. Stay tuned for more details.
New sailing opportunities in Term 2, each Tuesday from 10am-12pm, starting week 3 and continuing for 4 weeks. Talk to HT Wellbeing Chloe for more information!

Compiled by Dascha & Matilda

LTI & Outlearning Opportunities

The TAFE YES & TAFE Start Your Future courses have been announced for Term 2! More information can be found in the Learning Through Internship course on Canvas.
Callout to students interested in law and justice! A uni webinar is being held on Wednesday the 27th of March at 6:00pm. More information on the LTI Page!
Western Sydney University is holding an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information evening! Date: Wednesday 10 April | Campbelltown Campus or Thursday 11 April | Kingswood Campus Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm.
NSW Mining careers dinner registration now open! Multiple locations available, more information on the Learning Through Internship page in canvas!

Check out the LTI Canvas page for the latest LTI & Outlearning opportunities, or speak to Andy for more information.

Ride to School Day

Poster by Ev

Friday 22nd of March - Week 8
Incentives for students riding to school; free bike check-ups, bike washes, and maintenance in the lead-up to the event, and on the day.
Rewards and prizes for all riders!
The Bikes SAPG will be supporting EVERYONE to ride their bikes to school and will be helping get their bikes safe and ready.
There are loads of benefits for riding to school in general (physical and mental health, saving money, better for the environment).

Survey Links

Please access the following survey links to assist your peers in collecting ER data this term:

IWD Words of the Week

marakeyn (Awabakal) + miyay (Kamilaroi)

(mu-ruh-keehn) (mi-yay)

To be ‘on topic’ with International Women’s Day, marakeyn is the Awabakal word for woman, and miyay is the Kamilaroi word for girl.

It took a heck of a lotta searching to find these translations, maybe I’m just mildly stupid, but finding resources for Aboriginal Languages is super hard.

deipnosophist

(daip-no-soh-fist)

This word describes a great kind of person to be friends with. A deipnosophist is someone who is very skilled at holding entertaining and engaging conversations over the table, such as at a dinner party.

Deipnosophist is basically a long shmancy word for a good dinner guest.

I like to think of myself as a deipnosophist, since I’m generally good at adding to whatever the subject is, though sometimes I’m not amazing at engaging the table talk, I imagine myself as a fun - but annoying - person to be around at a bbq or dinner party.

Words by Marley

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