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Williamstown high school w-files issue 1, 2023, 23 feb. 2023, college principal, gino catalano.
Principal Report
Welcome to the 2023 school year. It has been extremely pleasing to see the staff and students at both Bayview and Pasco begin the school year in a positive and settled manner. The spirit among students and staff at several events I have attended, such as the Year 12 Camp and Swimming Sports Carnival, has been as positive and healthy as I have seen in all my time at WHS. There has been genuine joy on the faces of our students as they interact with each other in such a supportive manner.
This continued focus on creating an environment where we all enjoy learning, working and socialising will be further enhanced with a new structure in place to support student engagement and wellbeing. We have two Year Level Coordinators at each year level replacing the Student Management Leader system, with increased time and responsibilities. The focus of their roles will be to ensure the “Wellbeing of Learning” is in place for each and every student. What this means is that we want to continue to develop an environment where every student feels they belong, they are engaged, they are attending, and they have control and initiative over their learning.
This year we have decided to purchase a second school bus (currently on order to arrive mid-year) to keep excursion costs down for students as current costs for external buses have exploded. And, of course, this year we launch our new school jumper (at the end of Term 1), which I know our students are quite excited about.
Please enjoy reading about the range of student experiences that have already taken place this year in our first edition of the W-Files for 2023.

Building Projects for 2023
This year, after several delays, we will complete the building of stage two of our performing arts and VCE centre; we will undergo a half-a-million-dollar upgrade to the student toilet facilities at Pasco, both modernising and ensuring inclusivity; a range of court surfaces, including the synthetic and basketball courts, will be upgraded this year, and plans are in place for the rest to be completed in 2024. We are also looking to increase the number of Instrumental Music spaces at Bayview to accommodate the high demand for our IM program. We have also secured government funding to address the foundation movement (leading to cracks in walls, etc) at Pasco Campus’s Q Block, with initial work commencing soon followed by cosmetic repairs once those are completed.
2022 VCE and VCAL Results
The results achieved by our Year 12 students of 2022 were exceptional. We were very pleased to see 38 students achieving ATARs of more than 90 (a record for WHS), with 48% attaining over 80 - also the highest ever percentage over 80 for WHS. We had three students achieve a perfect study score of 50 in the subjects of English Language, Accounting and Media. Our dux, Shirley Lin, achieved an ATAR of 99.70. With 99% of the cohort successfully obtaining their VCE certificate, the Year 12 cohort also achieved our highest ever mean ATAR, placing us among elite schools in terms of VCE outcomes. Our Year 12 VCAL students were also very successful, with all achieving senior certificates and employment placements. Such certificates allow our VCAL students to pursue immediate employment opportunities as well as further study options such as advanced VET certificates. A record 95% of our students received first round offers. It is pleasing to hear many of these individuals with their diverse pursuits attribute their pathways to success - and the fact that doors have been opened for them - to their time at WHS. We wish the Class of 2022 the best of luck with their future endeavours, and we look forward to hearing of their achievements in years to come.
School Council Elections
Please find in this edition of the W-Files information about the upcoming School Council elections. Our School Council is dynamic and plays a key role in policy development and setting the direction of the school. I would encourage any interested parents or guardians to consider nominating for council. Please note, all school councillors are required to have a current Working with Children Check or acquire one once elected (this is free for volunteer categories). Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you may have in relation to the election process.
Please see below the staff attached to key roles within the school this year:
Campus Principal Teams
Leading Teacher positions for 2023
Learning Specialist positions for 2023
2023 Year Level Coordinator Teams
2023 Student Wellbeing Coordinators
2023 Mental Health Practitioners
I am looking forward to working with the following new and returning staff as they join our team in 2023.
Gino Catalano | Principal
Fact Sheet 1 . School council elections – Information for parents
What is a school council and what does it do.
All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the broad direction of a school in accordance with their constituting Order and the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 . In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.
Who is on the school council?
For most primary school councils, there are several possible categories of membership:
A mandated elected Parent member category – more than one-third of the total members must be from this category. DET employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school
A mandated elected DET employee member category – members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members
An optional Community member category – members are co-opted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be Community members
A small number of school councils have Nominee members
For all schools with a Year 7 and above cohort, there is an additional category of membership:
A mandated elected Student member category, two positions
Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections.
Why is parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help inform and shape the direction of the school.
Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging.
Why is student membership so important
Students have a unique perspective on learning, teaching and schools. Having student members on school council allows students to have a say in the future direction of their school and ensures student input into decision making.
Student representation on secondary school councils will assist in the development of students’ skills, including leadership skills and communication skills.
Do I need special experience to be on school council?
Each member brings their own valuable life skills and knowledge to the role. However, councillors may need to develop skills and acquire knowledge in areas that are unfamiliar to them. It is important to have an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future.
Code of conduct for school councillors
School councils in Victoria are public entities as defined by the Public Administration Act 2004. School councillors must abide by the Code of Conduct for Directors of Victorian Public Entities issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission. The Code of Conduct is based on the Victorian public sector values and requires councillors to:
act with honesty and integrity (be truthful, open and clear about their motives and declare any real, potential or perceived conflict of interest and duty)
act in good faith in the best interests of the school (work cooperatively with other councillors and the school community, be reasonable, and make all decisions with the best interests of students foremost in their minds)
act fairly and impartially (consider all relevant facts of an issue before making a decision, seek to have a balanced view, never give special treatment to a person or group and never act from self interest)
use information appropriately (respect confidentiality and use information for the purpose for which it was made available)
exercise due care, diligence and skill (accept responsibility for decisions and do what is best for the school)
use the position appropriately (not use the position as a councillor to gain an advantage)
act in a financially responsible manner (observe all the above principles when making financial decisions)
comply with relevant legislation and policies (know what legislation and policies are relevant for which decisions and obey the law)
demonstrate leadership and stewardship (set a good example, encourage a culture of accountability, manage risks effectively, exercise care and responsibility to keep the school strong and sustainable)
Indemnity for school council members
School councillors are indemnified against any liability in respect of any loss or damage suffered by the council or any other person in respect of anything necessarily or reasonably done, or omitted to be done by the councillor in good faith in:
the exercise of a power or the performance of a function of a councillor, or
the reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the exercise of a power or the performance of a function of a council.
In other words, school councillors are not legally liable for any loss or damage suffered by council or others as a result of reasonable actions taken in good faith.
How can you become involved?
The most obvious way is to participate in and vote in the school council elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant.
In view of this, you might consider:
standing for election as a member of the school council
encouraging another person to stand for election
School council induction video
The school council induction video provides a summary of the purpose and responsibilities of school councils as well as the roles and responsibilities of school councillors. The video can be viewed on the Department's website at School Councils . https://www.education.vic.gov....
What do you need to do to stand for election?
The principal will issue a Notice of Election and Call for Nominations following the commencement of Term 1 each year. All school council elections must be completed by the end of March unless the usual timeline has been varied by the Education Minister.
If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent member category.
DET employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not engaged in work, are eligible to nominate for Parent membership of the school council at that school.
Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the Notice of Election. You will receive a Nomination Form Receipt via post, email or by hand following the receipt of your completed nomination.
If there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after the call for nominations has closed.
Consider standing for election to school council.
Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do.
Be sure to vote if the election goes to ballot.
Contact the principal for further information.
Williamstown High School Council Election Process and Timetable 2023
The following School Council members’ tenure conclude at this election:
Parent Members: Matt Clarkson, Kane Harnden, Jake Mansfield
DET Employees: Jesse Craig
Student Member: Connor De Petro
Seconded Community Member : -
Form 2: Notice of election and call for nominations
An election is to be conducted for members of the school council of Williamstown High School.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the school and must be lodged by 4:00pm on Thursday, 2 March 2023.
The ballot will close at 4:00pm on Thursday, 16 March 2023.
Following the closing of nominations, a list of the nominations received will be posted at the school.
The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:
Campus Principal - Bayview
Karen anderson.
Campus Principal, Bayview Campus
Dear parents and carers
Commencing the school year and seeing our students begin and continue their secondary schooling has been wonderful. Our staff at Bayview are continuing to work collaboratively in curriculum teams and now also in year level teams to challenge and support all students. We have welcomed parents and carers of each year level to our school at evenings in the last fortnight – each event with a year level appropriate focus. A sincere "thank-you" to all families that attended – we hope it was valuable; it is important to us to meet you in person to continue our work together this year.
At our Year 7 event, we screened a clip of Dan Turnbull, Chief Executive Officer of the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, speaking about the site our school is now on but also about how we need to consider the environment and the way we live. Please let us know if you have recently visited the middens at Point Gellibrand.
I look forward to continuing my work with our students and wider community as Bayview Campus Principal and hope that the commencement of our school year has been successful for you and your family.
Returning to schooling
Our school day commences at 8.50 am and our grounds are supervised from 8.30 am. Please encourage your child to arrive with sufficient time to access their locker and do what is required in readiness for the first two lessons. This term may be challenging for your child, supporting them to get back into a ‘routine’ of daily attendance, being on time and focussing in class and learning. Please contact our engagement and wellbeing team - Alex Robinson, Chrstina Frei and Ann Hyland if you are finding this to be a difficult time.
Our learning environment
I am seeking your support to further provide a safe and clean school and learning environment for our students. Our Homegroup Student Resource 2023 details our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support expectations. Being respectful, safe and a learner will help us to achieve this – please speak with your child in this regard.
Engagement with learning in class continues to be our focus. We are encouraging students to access device support and use the bathrooms during the breaks. Our technician, Vincent Zhang, is available before and after school and at the breaks, as are the bathrooms. Recess is 26 minutes in duration and lunch 48 minutes – please speak with your child about using time in this manner, if required. Students are able to access a bathroom during class time if essential, after receiving permission from their classroom teacher to do so. This involves the teacher signing the Out of Class Permission Form on page 180-181 in the Homegroup Student Resource 2023 and issuing their ‘blue’ lanyard.
On a number of recent occasions, trespassers have entered our grounds during the school day. At the beginning of this term, trespassers refused direction from multiple teachers and entered our grounds and Atrium. After further intervention from staff, the trespassers left the grounds. We contacted Victoria Police, identified the trespassers and are taking the action we deem necessary against them. Teachers are ‘on duty’ in the yard during the breaks (including in A and B wing near student toilets) but not during class time. Classrooms, and currently student toilets in A wing and B wing, are locked when not in use however our external doors remain open. This recent measure in relation to student bathrooms is one we see as necessary at this point in time. Any student requiring immediate toilet access during class time (feel they are not able to wait if the toilet is in use), can report to Reception (with the ‘blue’ lanyard) to ask for a bathroom to be unlocked. Our duty of care to your child is paramount.
Our physical environment
Please support your child to bring food to school without single use packaging so that our school can be as free from waste as possible and where not possible, that waste is recyclable and placed in the appropriate bins we have at school. There is no excuse for littering - put your waste in the bin. We now have, around the school, multiple Mixed Recycling bins from Hobsons Bay City Council. Your children can now make the appropriate choice for their waste as they do so at home with you. We are seeking student interest in establishing the Bayview Environment and Sustainability Team BEST, so we can work on this further.
Mobile Telephone Policy
The State government's mobile telephone policy is entering its fourth year in 2023. I ask that you continue to support us to implement the policy in regards to use of mobile telephones, particularly ‘students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours’ and ‘where students bring a mobile phone to school, the school must provide secure storage’. Our secure storage is our student lockers so please support your child to always use their combination lock.
Communicating
Hopefully you've seen me outside the school entrance each day - please say hello if you can. Contact us via telephone as we no longer need to rely solely on electronic means of communication as may have been necessary this time last year. Re-establishing normality is as important for us as adults as it is for our students now. Communication about important matters is more productive on the telephone or in person, in my view, as two-way conversations can flow.
Staff farewells and welcomes
We have welcomed Maddison McQuade, Reception, and Chris Phillips, Food Technician, to Bayview since the beginning of Term 1. Alice Reid, Librarian, has also returned from leave.
We are currently in the Biderap season of the annual Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar, as described by Woiwurrung traditions - Dry Season. This time of the year is evident at Bayview Street with hot, dry weather and the female Common Brown butterfly is flying.
Campus Principal - Pasco
Daniel Pearce
Campus Principal, Pasco Campus
Term 1 Week 4
Welcome to the 2023 school year, I am pleased to report that students have made a positive start to their programs and importantly do seem engaged in the learning process. We have a number of new teachers, support staff, students and families to the school and I extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our school community. Please reach out to the school for support as you need.
Parent/Carer Information Evenings
It has been wonderful to meet so many of our families at the Year 10,11 and 12 parent/carer information evenings. They provide a wonderful opportunity for families to make connections with key staff at the school and further understand how best to support their children. All families are encouraged to attend these events to support the three-way partnership between the student, school and home. There will be further opportunities throughout 2023 for families to engage with the school, including the pathway and subject selection information sessions and of course the student/parent/teacher conferences.
Year 12 Camp
I had the pleasure of attending the Year 12 camp, it is a terrific event and I believe the moment our Year 12 cohort really come together as a group and establish themselves as the class of ’23. Lady Northcote Camp as a venue provides a wonderful setting for our students to engage in a range of activities including team building, motivation, time management and goal setting sessions. A lot of fun was had by all and the talent show was truly an event to remember.
Environment & Facilities
A number of building projects will continue this year including the;
- Performing Arts Centre
- Year 12 Study Centre
- Student Toilet Upgrade
- Q-Block Restoration
I look forward to sharing further information as these works commence/continue throughout the year.
We are sure 2023 at Willi High will be exciting, challenging and fun at different times and I encourage all students to embrace the challenge and have a wonderful year.
Pasco Campus Principal
Strategic Principal Report
Gavin clifford.
Assistant Principal - Strategic
Wyndham Tech School Partnership
The 2023 STEAM year is off to a great start with our Year 9 STEAM Synergy elective students participating in their 10-week intensive experience both at WHS and the Wyndham Tech School. Teacher Daniel Marshall is leading the subject, where students are challenged to build upon their technical, creative and critical thinking skills.

Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix
Due to our association with Wyndham Tech School and the Year 9 STEAM Synergy elective, we will soon be able to offer an excursion to the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix - places will be limited so keep an eye on the Compass newsfeed for more information when it becomes available.

2023 STEM Club readying for launch!
Following on from the great success of the 2022 STEM Club, places for our 2023 Inspire Robotics STEM Club are now available, with Year 10s also now invited in addition to our regular Year 7, 8 and 9 offerings. The club will run on Mondays in Room 1 (in the Bayview Campus Atrium) from 3:20-4:50pm until the end of the semester. Former Willi High student and Australian Robot Soccer Champion Tamas Simonds is again leading the group to build, design and program their robots. If you are at all interested in learning about what kinds of activities and work the club engages in, please visit the Inspire Robotics Website or contact Mr Clifford at the Bayview Campus. Sign-ups for the club should go through the following form (Willi High login required): STEM Club Application Form (Yr 7-10) Gavin Clifford | Strategic Assistant Principal
Curriculum - Bayview
Anita Gatti-Smith
Curriculum Leader, Bayview Campus
The school year is off to a great start, with students experiencing the diverse curriculum offerings at the Bayview Street Campus in 2023. By now, students will have joined their subjects’ Google Classrooms and have started to use their online platforms, as well as having had practical learning opportunities, been involved in group activities and completed written and verbal classwork.
All our subjects directly enhance and promote “Be a Learner”; one of WHS’s three Positive Behaviour Expectations. The teachers at Bayview are always working to offer variety when planning units and delivering courses. They aim to make their lessons engaging and informative and offer something for every student. Our course accreditation process also ensures our subjects are aligned to the current Victorian Curriculum.
Over the next few weeks, your child's Semester 1 Learning Tasks will appear on Compass. This will allow you to see the name and description of the tasks on which your child will be assessed for all their subjects. These can be found by clicking on the Learning Tasks tab in Compass. There will be between one and three Learning Tasks for each subject in Semester 1.
Other ways to keep up to date on your child’s progress in each subject is via the Progress Reports that will appear on Compass before the Parent-Teacher-Student conferences in Term 1 and Term 3. These can be found by clicking on the Reports tab in Compass. And of course, feel free to email your child’s teacher if you have specific questions any time during the semester.

Curriculum Leader Middle Years
Student Leadership - Bayview Campus
Student Leadership Leader, Bayview Campus
The Bayview Student Leadership team would like to welcome all students, staff and families to a new school year. The team has already started the year with high energy and engagement in a range of events, projects and more. Our team is made up of Year 7-9 students who cover roles such as school captains, house captains, curriculum captains, Junior School Council, the events committee and homegroup representatives. I’m looking forward to introducing you all to this team (and their voices) over the year and the fantastic work they do to make a difference to the Bayview campus.
We are so pleased to give all student leaders the opportunity to participate in a two-day Student Leadership Program. This is the first opportunity to meet as a leadership group, plan for the year ahead and form new bonds with their team.
Day 1 included an adventure to the city to work on team building with our new leadership groups. The day began with a team scavenger hunt that challenged groups to navigate around the city, solve clues and use digital technology to move onto the next checkpoint. Students returned to the finish line with smiling faces and very tired feet. Thankfully the afternoon that followed included some tenpin bowling and another opportunity to create new bonds with the wider team.
Day 2 focused on leadership development, team building and planning for 2023. Students were able to explore their leadership skills through many activities, with the highlight being the bridge-building team challenge. Teams also had an opportunity to begin planning for the year ahead, with lots of awesome ideas starting to take shape. Such a rewarding two days for all students and it is exciting to see what the year will bring for these exceptional student leaders.
The WHS Swimming Carnival was also held in Term 1 with the house captains and some additional student leaders playing a major role in the running of the novelty events. Leading up to the carnival, the house captains conducted their first house meetings and did such an amazing job in creating a positive vibe for the event. As a result, many students came dressed in their house colours and wore them proudly throughout the day.
There was also a best dressed competition at the Swimming Carnival and prizes were awarded to one winner from each house. The novelty events were a true team effort, with house captains and student leaders taking on a variety of roles to make sure it ran smoothly. Congratulations to Red House on winning the carnival and to the Red House Captains, Mischa Johnston and Archer Russell. Congratulations team!
A group of Year 9 students have also put their leadership skills to the test by helping run the Williamstown Primary School Swimming Carnival. This group did an amazing job helping with marshalling, allocating places, ribbon presentations and more. Well done!
We’ve also been given the opportunity for our school captains from both campuses to attend the Melbourne Secondary Youth Leadership Conference. We would like to thank Cath Palin and the Parents and Friends Association for funding this amazing experience for our student leaders. Stay tuned for an update on this next term.
Lots of planning and preparations are being made for 2023, so stay tuned for more to come from this amazing group of young people.
Student Leadership Coordinator (Bayview)
Year 9 Student Helpers at Williamstown PS Swim Carnival
Student Leadership Development Program
Student Leaders City Adventure - Urban Quest Team Challenge
Bayview House Captains: Indiana, Dominique, Archer, Angus, Liam, Mischa, Emily, Ella
House Captains leading novelty events at WHS Swim Carnival
House Colours Best Dressed Winners
Student Leadership - Pasco
Melissa bui.
Student Leadership Conference
From 2-3 February, Williamstown High School hosted a Student Leadership Conference for the newly appointed student leaders at the Pacso campus for 2023. The conference aimed to build and strengthen key skills, such as initiative, cooperation and communication, among the student leaders.
Day one of the conference consisted of a range of activities and events run by various groups of students within the leadership team. These activities included physical games, team addresses, brainstorming sessions, and task force groups dedicated to planning future school events.
One of the more competitive activities was a combined game of Marco Polo and dodgeball, which quickly turned into a high octane adrenaline rush as fewer and fewer people were left to hide from all the spotters and throwers. The team address given by us was also well received and helped to motivate the students to work together, and outlined the goals and expectations for the coming year.
Overall, the first day of the conference was deemed successful in its goal of developing key skills and fostering connections among the student leaders. With the knowledge and connections gained from the conference, the student leaders are now poised to tackle the initiatives and events planned for the 2023 school year.
Upcoming events for the student leaders include, but are not limited to, Harmony Week, Anzac Day, World’s Greatest Shave, Clean-Up Australia Day and International Women’s Day. Each of these events have their own assigned task force of student leaders and teacher organisers, all of who are dedicated to their completion and management.

An upcoming event is the World’s Greatest Shave, where a few Willi High students will be sponsored to shave their heads at Athletics Day. All donations will go toward the Leukaemia Foundation, which helps Aussie families beat blood cancer through continued funding of medical research and scientific development of treatments and diagnosis. Currently, Audrey Fullerton Keller and Ryan Keane are a part of the team and can be supported by donating via the link already sent out to all students. It’s not too late to sign up or donate - it closes on Athletics Day (2 March). Please do not hesitate to contact your homegroup teacher or SML with any questions.
The second day of the Student Leadership Conference shifted its focus toward the practical applications of leadership. Students participated in a high-energy citywide scavenger hunt, followed by a hearty meal at Melbourne Central’s food court. In the afternoon, the students further tested their skills during two and a half rounds of tenpin bowling at Strike, with results varying from lane to lane.
These practical activities offered a hands-on learning experience for the student leaders, allowing them to apply their leadership skills in a fun and engaging setting. This opportunity was a great start to the year for the leadership team, enabling us to get to know one another and set a strong agenda for 2023.
Pasco School Captains
Thanh Truong and William Noonan

School Captains Thanh and Will presenting on what it means to be a leader

Student leaders bonding over lunch

Student Leaders celebrating their Urban Quest Win in front of the State Library

Student leaders making a human boat during team building games

Team Building at Strike Bowling

Urban Quest Team Vince Dash Lachlan Lachlan Tyler and Darcy
Year 7 Report
Isabella o'malley.
Year 7 Coordinator
It has been a wonderful start to the year for our new Year 7 students. They have settled into our campus with ease and are making connections with their peers and staff on our Bayview Campus.
It was wonderful that so many of your families were able to join us for our information evening on 9 February to enjoy some refreshments and beautiful music. We would like to thank the musicians organised by music teacher Lachlan Wyatt and the Bayview Music Captains Thom Woolford, Xavier Cilia, Ty Panone and Ethan Hammon. It is important to us at Williamstown High School that we are a community working together to support all of our students and parent/carer support is key to this.

We have had the pleasure of visiting classes and seeing students attentive in their learning. We have amazing homegroup teachers that support your children and we thank them for taking on this important role. They are Nikki Nguyen, Sarah Barry, Mat Grossman, Jenny Fsadni, Holly Defina, Grace Robertson, Anita Gatti-Smith, Nicholas Madden, Warren Patterson and Kerri Wangemen. We would like to take the opportunity to welcome Sarah, Jenny and Holly to the school and our Year 7 team.
We would also like to thank all of the families that responded to our request and donated board games to us. Much appreciated.
We are heading off to camp next week and look forward to sharing the experience with you in our next article.

Isabella O’Malley and Nicholas Madden
Year 7 Coordinators
Year 8 Report
Stewart wilson.
Year 8 Coordinator
What a productive start to the term we have made in Year 8. We’ve hit the ground running in all curriculum areas and are already forming good work habits for the year.
Year 8 homegroup teachers have utilised our 12-minute homegroup sessions so far to complete some Resilience Project lessons from the students’ homegroup resource book. In conjunction with Safer Internet Day, we opened up a conversation about contributing to a safer online environment.

It was also impressive to see lots of Year 8s engaging in the Swimming Carnival competitively - as well as in the novelty events - to gain house points. This even included some new records in the pool. Looking forward to seeing students compete again later this term, this time on the track during the Athletics Carnival.

Year Level Coordinators
Stewart Wilson and Brittany Lukasik
Year 9 Report
Tyson hartwig.
Year 9 Coordinator
Carmen Wiseman and I would like to welcome all new and returning students and their families to Williamstown High School in 2023. We are very pleased and excited to be the Year 9 Coordinators for what is an action-packed, exciting time in the students’ high school careers.
In Year 9, students participate in a range of interesting and immersive programs that broaden their learning. This includes, but is not limited to:
Student leadership opportunities
Year 9 Immersion program and community service
Immersion Camp
A broad range of elective subjects
Morrisby online careers research
Year 9 exams
Carmen and I have already noticed - as have numerous classroom teachers - the positive start that the students have made and are optimistic about the learning and maturity growth that can be associated with this stage of young people’s lives. It was also terrific to see so many families present at the Year 9 parent/carer information evening, which was held recently.
Carmen and I see our role as being an advocate and moral guide for students - helping them to navigate various situations and to be aware and accountable for their comments and actions. Supporting us as always are the reliable homegroup teachers, who act as the first point of contact for both students and families. We also have a fantastic Wellbeing Team - Ann Hyland, Christina Frei and Alex Robinson - that works in a more individualised capacity, supporting students’ wellbeing needs in the school.
Wishing all our staff, students and families the very best for the school year ahead.
Tyson Hartwig & Carmen Wiseman | Year 9 Coordinators
Year 10 Report
Year 10 Coordinator
It has been a very fast paced and exciting transition to Pasco Campus for our 2023 Year 10 students. There has been a lot of excitement, nerves and anticipation for what the senior levels of their education will hold.
We have been busy building relationships, supporting our students in their studies and establishing routines for our newest Pasco members. The homegroup curriculum for Year 10s has been a large focus of their day, where they are exploring the theme of “Who Am I” and engaging in class-building morning circles and interactive discussions with one another.
During this time they have also been preparing for their up-and-coming work experience, which will run in Term 1 from 20-24 March. Students have been working through contacting workplaces, completing forms and modules on workplace safety. Just a friendly reminder that these forms are due on Wednesday, 1 March.
In the coming weeks, students will experience a range of activities covering topics such as study habits and motivation. This seminar will be held on Thursday, 22 February. Year 10 PE classes will also have the opportunity to explore sport technology through an incursion with Wheelchair Basketball Australia, where they will participate in wheelchair basketball during their lesson.
We would like to say a special thank you to all those that attended our Year 10 parent/carer information night on Thursday, 16 February. It was such a fantastic night to meet with all of our Year 10 families and share all that Williamstown High School’s Pasco Campus has to offer.
We continue to look forward to helping support our students with their studies, some of whom will sit their first VCE SAC and CAT assessments in the coming weeks.

Year 11 Report
Michael patchell.
Year 11 Coordinator
As always, it has been a fast-paced start to the year and it has been fantastic to see students returning to school after the summer break with a renewed enthusiasm to work toward their chosen pathway.
Thank you to those who attended the Year 11 parent/carer information evening. Information was presented regarding VCE and VCE-VM study requirements, and the sausage sizzle provided a welcome break from the rain. Please consult your Compass newsfeed for a copy of the PowerPoint slides.
Many school-based programs are running this year to assist students in their academic progress and facilitate improved wellbeing. The Multimodal Approach to Preventing Suicide in Schools (MAPSS) project has already commenced and the first Success Integrated Workshop will be taking place on 16 March focusing on ‘Study Techniques and Strategies’.
In homegroup, students are engaging in programs from the Resilience Project that provide evidence-based and practical wellbeing strategies to build resilience. If you have not already done so, please purchase the ‘Homegroup Student Resource’ to facilitate participation in this program.
Finally, each week homegroups are competing against one another in homegroup challenges and weekly trivia to win the prize of a Hot Wings lunch at the end of the year. 11B has set the early pace in the first couple of weeks, but there is plenty of time for the others to catch up.

Year 12 Report
Angus rodda.
Year 12 Coordinator
We have really hit the ground running this term as we continue our Year 12 marathon. It seems most students have found a good pace that is working for them and have set some meaningful goals to what they want to achieve this year. The Willi High team uniform (Y12 jumpers) arrived and it’s fair to say that the students were ecstatic. There is obviously something pretty special about being recognised as a Year 12, which was clear with the number of jumpers being worn in 30-degree heat!

The clear highlight of our journey so far has to be the Year 12 Camp. Everyone that attended enjoyed the three days away from school and it was a great opportunity for the teachers to get to know their students away from the classroom. Special mentions have to go to everyone who participated in the talent show. It really had it all. From grungy rock bands to talented vocal solos and even a Connect 4 showdown involving Year 12 student Lewis Bannwart and School Principal Gino Catalano (Lewis came out the victor).
We look forward now to the first assessments for the year in VCE, and to finalising and commencing the work placements for students in VCE-VM. The students will be making study planners at school, which will be a great opportunity to discuss and implement at home to stay on top of their work.

FAME The Musical
Dean commons.
School Production Leader

Humanities - Bayview Campus
Hannah Erasmus
Humanities CAT Leader, Bayview Campus
Our team is excited to be back in the classroom and seeing students engaged in the always intriguing world of Humanities once more!
This year, we have welcomed a change to our Year 7 Ancient World curriculum and have introduced a new unit: “Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures”, with a focus on the Kulin nation. This term, our Year 7 students will be diving deep into Australian history and discovering a new-found appreciation for the world’s oldest living culture. With a diverse culture spanning over 65,000 years and continuing, the Year 7s will understand the importance of storytelling, spiritual connection to land and Country, and protecting and conserving Australia’s past.
In our first week of Year 8, students have been exploring the always fascinating yet gory time period of Medieval Europe. See below picture of the Year 8s learning first hand the the ups and downs of the feudal system in a game stimulation where they walk in the shoes of peasants, knights, nobles and the king. The cohort can look forward to a trip to the replica medieval castle, Kryal Castle, at the end of the term.
Part of our Year 9 cohort have been learning about Australia in World War I and understanding how alliances, militarism, imperialism, nationalism and assassination all played a role in sending the world to war. Year 9s will also participate in an excursion this term and will tour the Shrine of Remembrance.

Immersion - Bayview Campus
The 2023 Year 9 Immersion program is in full swing and it’s only Week 3! The Immersion teachers, Rachel Roberts and Tyson Hartwig, would like to welcome 9A and 9B into the M.A.D.ness of Immersion for Term 1.
Students have already formed their Make A Difference (MAD) groups and are in the planning and research phase of their stall for the upcoming expo on Friday, 10 March. Once again, the Year 9 students have selected important issues to showcase such as animal abuse in sports, refugees, endangered Australian marsupials, gender equality and water consumption.
Year 7 and 8 students will be invited to the expo to visit each stall to learn more about these issues and be inspired to make a difference themselves.

The Immersion program continues to build lasting and productive relationships with our community service partners, who welcome our students throughout the year and continue to praise them for their exemplary behaviour, maturity and commitment to helping others.
This term, 9A and 9B students will be visiting four local primary schools over four weeks. They will come prepared with games and activities for the primary school students during their lunchtime. For the first time this year, students will be expected to make their own way to the primary school they have been allocated to - just another way Immersion focuses on building resilience and responsibility in our students.
Another first for Immersion this year is the inclusion of an urban camp. Over two days in March, students will volunteer at Fare Share, cooking and preparing nutritious meals for Victorians struggling to put food on the table; take a tour with the Salvation Army, looking at youth homelessness in the city; and learn about the ‘spooky’ side of Melbourne with a nighttime ghost tour. Students will also have a chance to continue to build solid friendships with classmates by participating in a river cruise and dinner at a CBD restaurant. What an adventure!
Rachel Roberts & Tyson Hartwig
Immersion Teachers 2023
Maths Learning Specialist
Mathematics Leader
Hello and welcome to the 2023 school year. We are off to a flying start and I am already seeing some fantastic work in the Mathematics classroom. For those who have not yet met me, my name is Cory Duker and I have the role of Mathematics Learning Specialist. Essentially my role is to provide support for both our students and mathematics teachers where I can as we journey through the year. I would also like to take a moment to introduce and welcome to the Mathematics team some new faces across both campuses. They include Emma Huang (Bayview), Oliver Graham (Bayview), Nahtasha Nelson-Miriklis (Bayview), Andre Bernardi (Pasco), Melissa Bui (Pasco) and Nicholas Liubinas (Pasco).
Our first major announcement for the year is that the NAPLAN testing will now be running during Term 1 in Week 7. This is the first time that NAPLAN will be running this early in the year and, similar to last year, it will all be run online. With that in mind, it would be a great idea to check in with your child (Year 7 and Year 9 students) to see whether they have downloaded the 2023 NAPLAN Application. This is what the application looks like:

Most students will have now done this at school, but if your child has not been able to download the browser, then they just need to talk to their Mathematics or English teachers about how they can do that. More information will be provided on your Compass feed across the next couple of weeks.
Finally, I wanted to make a quick mention about our After-School Tutoring programs. These programs are open to all students and are aimed at providing both support and extension for all our subjects (including Mathematics!). These programs are also supported by a number of teachers and alumni student tutors. They run at both campuses at the following times and locations:
3:04-4:30pm in the Bayview Library on Wednesday
3:04-5pm in the Pasco Library on Monday and Wednesday

As always, please get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Cory Duker - Mathematics Learning Specialist
[email protected]
Maths Department - Pasco Campus
Brett russell.
Mathematics CAT Leader, Bayview Campus
2023 is shaping up to be a year of change in the Maths department. We will be introducing a raft of new initiatives across the senior year levels in 2023. New study designs will be implemented in all three streams of VCE maths. And we welcome several new teachers to the department.
VCE students for the first time have access to Maffs Guru, a video tutorial package featuring a large amount of content by topic for both Maths Methods and General Maths with more than 200 students signing up for the low-cost opportunity via JP Books before the school term started. Those who initially chose to not make the purchase very quickly made a u-turn upon hearing reviews from their peers. We expect everyone will have an account shortly.
Mr Craig and Ms Mckeegan will deliver the first Master Class for General Maths Unit 3 on Thursday evening of Week 4. All students in this subject are welcome to sign up for the session. Students will be taken through a selection of past exam questions that cover the trickier content in the study design, with tips and tricks to look out for. Maths Methods teachers are looking to provide a similar opportunity to their students; stay tuned for further information on this. At no cost, these sessions represent ridiculous value (external revision lectures are often $50 per person!) and highlight the lengths our teachers are going to to offer every opportunity to our students.
We welcome new teachers to our maths team this year, including Nicholas Liubinas, Mel Bui and Andre Bernardi. All come to the school having taught in other schools with unique insights. They have been eager to get involved and it has been a joy to have their energy injected into our team.
2023 is shaping to be a great year for senior mathematics.
Brett Russell, Senior School Maths Coordinator
Technology - Pasco Campus
Geraldine Famularo
Health & Human Development
It’s been a great start to the year for the Pasco Technology faculty area.
Year 11 Food Studies students started off the year with an excursion to the Williamstown Botanical Gardens to explore plants and vegetation that could have been used in a historical setting in the Hunter/Gatherer civilisations of Victoria (our first topic for the study).
Students found and researched plants that were once used as food, medicine, housing or tools for working. This knowledge will be great to use for our kitchen garden, which has been established outside the Pasco kitchen at Q8. We will look at planting some of these native plants to be used for future prac classes. So far we have planted corn and some herbs, and we wait eagerly for harvest time when we can start cooking with our crop.
Our Year 10 Food students in Make a Meal and Food Styling started off the term revising kitchen basics and were fortunate to have Megan, our kitchen assistant, demonstrate the safe and efficient use of knives for food production. Megan was a professional chef in her past career so it was great to make use of her expertise. The students were in awe of her precision and the speed in her technique. The students later used the same techniques in their first practical lesson for the term.

Sport and Accelerated Sport
Karen mahoney.
Junior Sport and Accelerated Sport Coordinator
The school sporting calendar is jam packed this term, with a number of events for students to participate in. The one that kicked off the year was the Swimming Carnival, and what a wonderful day it was. The weather was perfect and there was a positive atmosphere throughout the whole day.
The Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, where the event is held, is a fabulous facility that provides the opportunity for all students to get involved and support their respective houses. The main event, of course, is the swimming competition in the 50m pool, but coming a close second are the novelty events held in the 20m pool.
Competition was fierce in some races and records were broken throughout the day. A big congratulations goes to the following students who broke some long standing records
Mia Mifsud - Year 8 Girls Backstroke
Mia Mifsud - Year 8 Girls Butterfly
Hunter Mace - Year 9-10 Boys Butterfly
Congratulations goes to Red House for winning the 2023 Swimming Carnival.
The next major event on the sporting calendar is the Athletics Carnival, which will be held at the Newport Athletics Track on Thursday, March 2.
Interschool sport
The interschool sports competition commences early in the term with the following sports on offer. Parents need to pay and consent on Compass in order for their child to be involved in the competition.
Baseball/Softball
Year 9 Girls
Mia Mifsud, record breaking Backstroke Swim
Hunter Mace, record breaking Butterfly Swim
Novelty Events
Fun on the Waterslide
Parents & Friends Association President
Next meeting - Tuesday, 21 March, 7:30pm - online/Bayview Campus
Guest speaker - TBC - details via a Compass notification
The Parents and Friends Association held its first meeting for 2023 on Tuesday 21 February, and were pleased to welcome back familiar faces, and to meet some new families to WHS. Karen Anderson, Bayview Campus Principal was our guest speaker and ran very informative Q&A session. A quick summary of the PFA’s activities evolved into an informal chat session with new and existing families sharing opinions and experiences.
The PFA meets twice a term. Meetings are held in-person at the Bayview Campus and online. Dates of meetings are on the PFA page of the school website, and we send reminders via Compass before each meeting.
We regularly invite guest speakers from within the school community to our meetings. It is a great opportunity to learn more about different aspects of Willi High, to meet these leaders and teachers, and to ask any questions or raise concerns that you may have.
The PFA runs a couple of fundraising events throughout the year - our first will be a sausage sizzle at the Millers Road Bunnings store on Sunday, 5 March. There are a couple of shifts still available on the volunteer roster (sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/PHBX3 ), or please pop by for a sausage on the day.

Please join us at our next meeting on 21 March. The guest speaker is yet to be confirmed - details will be sent via Compass, or email us at [email protected]om to receive PFA updates.
STOPIT service
Alex robinson.
Student Health and Well being

STOPIT is a new Victoria Police text notification service enabling commuters, including school students, to report any form of inappropriate behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened on the public transport network.
How STOPIT works
The STOPIT service enables commuters to use their mobile phone to promptly, easily and discreetly report inappropriate behaviours.
To use the service, commuters simply text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455. This triggers an automated response that includes a link to where the commuter can provide more details about what’s just happened.
When people report these types of inappropriate behaviours, police can investigate and identify offenders to improve safety on public transport for everyone.
Parents and carers are encouraged to consider discussing the new service with students who travel on public transport. Students who use mobile phones outside of school hours are encouraged to save the STOPIT number in their mobile phone.
Please note, STOPIT is for reporting non-urgent incidents on public transport. Always phone 000 in an emergency.
For more information, refer to sexual and anti-social behaviour on public transport on the Victoria Police website.

Please click here for 2023 CSEF application form
Student Accident Insurance Arrangements
Main points
The DET does not provide personal accident insurance OR ambulance cover for students.
Parents/carers of students, who do not have student accident insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance or transport as well as any other transport costs.
Parents/carers can purchase insurance policies from commercial insurers.
Parents/carers are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport costs.
These costs may be recoverable where an injury is caused by the negligence (carelessness) of the DET, a school council or their employees or volunteers.
Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Action required
Parents/carers are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport costs. Reasonably low cost accident insurance policies may be purchased from commercial insurers.
The DET does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and it has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property.
Annual privacy reminder
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.
Please take time to remind yourself of the school’s collection statement, found on our website.
For more information about privacy, see: Schools' Privacy Policy - information for parents. This information is also available in nine community languages.
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AGM: Year 8 Report
Apr 8, 2022 | Latest News , AGM

‘Give a Dog a Bone… and an animal a home’ gained charitable status on 20 November 2013.
The aim of the charity is to tackle loneliness for older adults via animal companionship.
We operate two main projects in order to achieve this aim:
The first is our original, long standing, project where we support the over 60s to afford a rescue pet companion – it’s a WIN/WIN – the person gets a friend, and the animal gets a home!
The second project was launched in January 2018, called ‘Companionship in the Community’ – a community-based project, providing a safe space for older adults to make new friends, learn new skills and mix with dogs!
Project number 1 allows older adults, who would love an animal companion – but are worried about the costs involved – financial assistance to adopt a pet.
Project number 2 recognises that many older adults love animals but, for whatever reason, do not (or cannot) have their own pet.
Our Community Space project offers the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and mix with our special team of Companionship Dogs – without the pressure of taking a dog home!
Over the years we have helped thousands of older adults to have a more engaged existence with both peers and animals alike and have won several awards for our unique charitable offering.
We are very proud of our services and the fact our offering continues to diversify to support those who need us most.
The following statement is based on our 8th financial year to date, commencing 01 December 2020 and ending 30 November 2021.
Year 8’s Annual General Meeting Statement
We started the new financial year off on a high with some successful fundraisers over December and January, including annual calendars, Christmas cards and our January art auction.
Fundraising has always been the life blood of our charity and Year 8 was no exception, with the total income generated from organic fundraising reaching over £100,000 for the first time ever.
This is testament to the many different activities we have through-out the calendar year, including those already mentioned – as well as fundraisers such as the Golden Ticket and the 500 Club.
Our 8th financial year saw our supporters taking part in Kiltwalk activities and create fun and inventive ways of raising funds for the charity – such as a 7-year-old cutting her ponytail off and one woman and her dog running the West Highland Way!
Together, all of our efforts combined made it a record-breaking year for fundraising at Give a Dog a Bone.
But, whilst our Fundraising year was kicking off to a great start, new lockdown measures commencing the beginning of January 2021 meant that, once again, we were forced to close the doors to all three of our Community Spaces.
Our Community Spaces exist to support older adults in our communities – to provide a listening ear, some friendly companionship, and the opportunity to spend time with our team of friendly dogs.
With the doors closed, we risked further isolating those who already felt lonely, and this presented a real challenge to our charity.
How do we tackle loneliness when older adults are stuck at home?
Little did we know, at that time, that it would be several months before we could open back up – eventually opening all 3 spaces again on 26 April 2021.
During that 4-month closure, once again, we did not furlough staff but, instead, worked as a team to further improve our processes as a charity, as well as extend our ‘at-home’ support for older adults.
This support included Zoom classes for the over 60s, animal care packages for the animals on our monthly support scheme, birthday cards, Sunshine packs and Sunshine telephone calls – each activity was especially designed in order to make older adults feel less alone during this period of enforced isolation.
Upon reopening at the end of April 2021, we scaled back our lock-down activity, as staff relocated back to Community Spaces.
However, we are proud to say that have continued with our Zoom programme of activities for older adults who cannot make it into our Community Spaces due to lack of mobility or due to distance.
Over Year 8, 89 over 60s individuals benefitted from our Zoom classes – many of them making our Zoom classes a regular feature in their weekly calendar.
Here is a quote from a lady on our financial monthly support scheme, who commented on our support during this lockdown period…
“I wanted to say that you’ve excelled during this Covid crisis. The online Reiki is fantastic and, along with friendly phone-calls, is fighting the isolation that so many of us are experiencing. The little thoughtful touches, such as the handwritten cards make Give a Dog a Bone stand out from the crowd. Thank-you from myself and Buzz for all your support.”
The lockdown period highlighted a need for more back-office/support staff to continue to improve and support the growth of the charity.
Opening three Community Spaces in the period of two years between 2018 and 2020 was ambitious and ultimately successful, however, the majority of our staff had been hired to work on the front-line in Community Spaces and there was very limited resource behind the scenes to ensure the charity was being adequately supported, as it expanded.
As a result, we applied to the Adapt & Thrive Fund for financial support towards some key supporting roles.
We were successful, in-part, with our bid and Year 8 saw us introduce three new positions to the charity:
- Operations Manager (permanent – non funded)
- Fund-raiser (temporary – funded for one year)
- Digital Lead (temporary – funded for one year).
In summary, Year 8 saw notable growth in our staff numbers, removing some of the risk associated with the lack of resource underpinning our busy operations.
One of the most important back-office tasks undertaken in Year 8 was a GDPR review – this was a very detailed process of stripping back what data and permissions we held for those on our database and ensuring we were in compliance with GDPR regulations.
With many of our older adult beneficiaries not having access to an email address, the majority of this exercise was conducted via post and manual inputting of responses.
It was a complicated but necessary process and the time spent in this area leaves us in a much healthier position as a charity – not only ensuring past data is in compliance but ensuring future data is processed in accordance with the GDPR regulations.
One of the loveliest outputs from this pain-staking exercise was the conceptualisation of the Give a Dog a Bone ‘Charity Friend’ scheme.
This is where an over 60s person can sign up as a Charity Friend and gain access to our free services such as an annual birthday card, access to our on-line Zoom activities, join our in-space group sessions or individual therapies and, of course, access financial support towards to rescue pet.
We were unsure what the overall effects of the pandemic, and resultant closures, would have in our Community Spaces.
Our Alloa Community Space was opened just 12 days when we had to close the doors in March 2020. We still had much work to do in letting the community know about our unique charitable offering.
At the end of Year 8, we are pleased to report average number of 200 people, each week, across all 3 of our Community Spaces – almost back at pre-pandemic numbers.
Our Community Spaces continue to be important destination spots for older adults in the community. Our non-judgemental, caring, approach inspires an environment of safety and trust.
Year 8 saw growth of the charity with our very first office premises in the heart of Glasgow – we were gifted an extremely charitable rate by one of our current landlords and seized the opportunity to use the office as a collaboration space, as well as an opportunity to promote our branding in the city centre.
Furthermore, towards the end of Year 8, we also took the keys to an additional floor in the Alloa Community Space – allowing us to have a dedicated ‘activity and movement’ area for older adults to take part in group activities. At end of Year 8, refurbishment is currently underway by our team of staff and volunteers.
In summary, the theme of Year 8 was one of growth – growth in our team, growth in our offering, and growth in our numbers.
Year 8 was our most successful year to date; however, it should be noted that due to all 3 Community Spaces being closed for several months, we were awarded Government grants which are not reflective of normal income and far from the sustainable, reliable, income that we wish to generate.
That said, these grants did provide us with some financial safety in some very uncertain times, for which we are grateful.
We will leave you with the words of one of our older adult beneficiaries…
“I’m helped so much by your charity I could wax lyrical all day about you all! I’m 71, live alone and my health isn’t so good – and now I feel so cared for. Thank you Give a Dog a Bone”

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In Maths we have been learning how to calculate the perimeter and area of trapeziums, squares and other shapes and reviewing what we have done this half term. We have also done Maths posters on different topics in maths.

In Science we have been learning about aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Aerobic respiration is respiration that needs oxygen and anaerobic respiration doesn’t. We have also been doing science posters to decorate the walls in the science class.
We’ve been really busy, but we’ve also had a lot of fun!
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The CSA’s year 8 report on women on boards and in executive positions – key trends and considerations for getting on target

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released its CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-314, Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions – Year 8 Report . The CSA reports a modest uptick, as compared to its prior year’s report, in the overall percentage of women on boards and in executive positions. However, in light of the ever-increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, there appears to be an opportunity for more significant growth for issuers that actively plan to address this particular factor, as well the potential for practical consequences for an issuer that fails to adequately address any lack of gender diversity on its board or within its management.
The CSA collected data based on a review sample of 625 issuers (out of the 792 issuers subject to the related disclosure requirements) with year-ends between December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022, and which filed their information circulars or annual information forms by July 31, 2022. From the data collected by the CSA in this sample, it appears that the total number of board seats occupied by women continues to increase year-over-year, from 11% in year one to 24% in year eight. In this year’s report, CSA notes that 24% of board seats were held by women, an increase from 22% recorded in the last report, and 7% of the chairs of boards were women, up from 6% last year. Perhaps more notable is that 45% of the vacated board seats were filled by women, a significant improvement from 35% last year. With respect to senior management positions, 19% of issuers had a woman CFO, up from 17% recorded in the last report, while 70% of issuers had at least one woman in an executive position, up from 67% last year. The percentage of women CEOs remained unchanged at 5%.
The number of women on boards and in executive positions also varied by industry. The manufacturing, real estate and utilities industries had the highest percentage of issuers, with one or more women on their boards, while the mining, oil and gas and biotechnology industries had the lowest percentage of women on boards. For women in executive positions, the utilities, manufacturing and retail industries had the highest percentage of issuers with one or more women in executive positions, while the mining, technology and oil and gas industries had the lowest percentage of issuers with one or more women in executive positions.
The CSA observed that issuers who set targets for the representation of women on their boards had a greater proportion of board seats held by women. On average, issuers that adopted board targets had 30% of their board seats held by women, compared to 20% for issuers without targets. However, only 39% of issuers adopted targets for the representation of women on their board, and only 4% of issuers adopted targets for the representation of women in executive officer positions.
The CSA notes that one of the key objectives of the disclosure requirement, for women on boards and in executive officer positions, is to “increase transparency for investors and other stakeholders regarding the representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions, and the approach that issuers take in respect of such representation.” The CSA also notes that, although its review of the disclosure was completed primarily to identify key trends, rather than to perform a qualitative assessment of compliance with requirements, issuers generally provide their disclosure in different ways, and the format and content may vary from issuer to issuer. Since it may be difficult to locate and interpret the relevant disclosure, CSA suggests that issuers consider presenting data related to the disclosure requirements in a common tabular form. However, the increasing focus on women on boards and in executive positions by investors, especially institutional investors and proxy advisory service firms, seems to be advancing beyond satisfying transparency requirements, and could end up having a practical impact on a board’s ability to govern.
For instance, Glass Lewis, a major proxy advisory services firm, recently released its proxy voting policy for Canada , for meetings to be held in 2023. Glass Lewis now recommends voting against the nominating committee chair of any Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listed company with a board that is not at least 30% gender diverse. Furthermore, Glass Lewis recommends voting against all members of the nominating committee of a board with no gender diverse directors. Glass Lewis defines gender diverse directors as women, as well as directors, that identify with a gender other than male or female. For companies not listed on the TSX, Glass Lewis requires a minimum of one gender diverse director and recommends voting against the nominating committee chair if there are no gender diverse directors. It should be noted that Glass Lewis may refrain from recommending that shareholders vote against directors of companies where the board provides a sufficient explanation or a plan to address the lack of diversity on its board. Such a plan could be a diversity policy, with non-boilerplate language, that sets clear targets or disclosure around the board’s timeline for increasing gender diversity.
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), another major proxy advisory services firm, has also released its 2023 proxy voting guidelines for Canada for S&P/TSX Composite Index companies. Similarly, ISS will recommend to vote withhold for the chair of the nominating committee or the chair of the board of directors (if no nominating committee or no chair of such committee has been identified) where women comprise less than 30% of the board. While Glass Lewis provides a possible exception to a recommendation to vote against where a company provides a plan for improving gender diversity on its board, ISS, on the other hand, has removed a comparable exception that was in its 2022 guidelines that accepted the existence of a publicly disclosed commitment to achieve 30% of women on the board to suffice in lieu of actual representation of the desired threshold. However, it should also be noted that ISS does provide an exception to the vote withhold recommendation where a company has just joined the S&P/TSX Composite Index and was not previously subject to a 30% representation of women on the board requirement, or where the company has fallen below 30% representation of women on the board due to an “extraordinary circumstance,” after having achieved such level of representation at its preceding AGM. For TSX companies which are not also part of S&P/TSX Composite Index, ISS generally recommends a vote withhold for the chair of the nominating committee or chair of the board of directors, as applicable, where there are no women on the board of directors. The ISS policy on board gender diversity will not apply to newly publicly-listed companies within the current or prior fiscal year, companies that have transitioned from the TSX Venture Exchange within the current or prior fiscal year or companies with 4 or fewer directors.
While the representation of women on boards appears to be growing in response to increased focus on ESG issues, there is opportunity for more significant growth. With increasing focus on ESG factors, issuers may notice that the business environment and investment community are becoming less accommodating of companies that do not prioritize governance diversity, which includes issuers addressing their gender diversity on boards and in executive positions, and that solely satisfying the transparency disclosure requirements of the CSA may not be enough to satisfy market participants when it comes to electing boards of directors.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released its CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-314, Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions – Year 8 Report . The CSA reports a modest uptick, as compared to its prior year’s report, in the overall percentage of women on boards and in executive positions. However, in light of the ever-increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, there appears to be an opportunity for more significant growth for issuers that actively plan to address this particular factor, as well the potential for practical consequences for an issuer that fails to adequately address any lack of gender diversity on its board or within its management.
The CSA collected data based on a review sample of 625 issuers (out of the 792 issuers subject to the related disclosure requirements) with year-ends between December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022, and which filed their information circulars or annual information forms by July 31, 2022. From the data collected by the CSA in this sample, it appears that the total number of board seats occupied by women continues to increase year-over-year, from 11% in year one to 24% in year eight. In this year’s report, CSA notes that 24% of board seats were held by women, an increase from 22% recorded in the last report, and 7% of the chairs of boards were women, up from 6% last year. Perhaps more notable is that 45% of the vacated board seats were filled by women, a significant improvement from 35% last year. With respect to senior management positions, 19% of issuers had a woman CFO, up from 17% recorded in the last report, while 70% of issuers had at least one woman in an executive position, up from 67% last year. The percentage of women CEOs remained unchanged at 5%.
The number of women on boards and in executive positions also varied by industry. The manufacturing, real estate and utilities industries had the highest percentage of issuers, with one or more women on their boards, while the mining, oil and gas and biotechnology industries had the lowest percentage of women on boards. For women in executive positions, the utilities, manufacturing and retail industries had the highest percentage of issuers with one or more women in executive positions, while the mining, technology and oil and gas industries had the lowest percentage of issuers with one or more women in executive positions.
The CSA observed that issuers who set targets for the representation of women on their boards had a greater proportion of board seats held by women. On average, issuers that adopted board targets had 30% of their board seats held by women, compared to 20% for issuers without targets. However, only 39% of issuers adopted targets for the representation of women on their board, and only 4% of issuers adopted targets for the representation of women in executive officer positions.
The CSA notes that one of the key objectives of the disclosure requirement, for women on boards and in executive officer positions, is to “increase transparency for investors and other stakeholders regarding the representation of women on boards and in executive officer positions, and the approach that issuers take in respect of such representation.” The CSA also notes that, although its review of the disclosure was completed primarily to identify key trends, rather than to perform a qualitative assessment of compliance with requirements, issuers generally provide their disclosure in different ways, and the format and content may vary from issuer to issuer. Since it may be difficult to locate and interpret the relevant disclosure, CSA suggests that issuers consider presenting data related to the disclosure requirements in a common tabular form. However, the increasing focus on women on boards and in executive positions by investors, especially institutional investors and proxy advisory service firms, seems to be advancing beyond satisfying transparency requirements, and could end up having a practical impact on a board’s ability to govern.
For instance, Glass Lewis, a major proxy advisory services firm, recently released its proxy voting policy for Canada , for meetings to be held in 2023. Glass Lewis now recommends voting against the nominating committee chair of any Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listed company with a board that is not at least 30% gender diverse. Furthermore, Glass Lewis recommends voting against all members of the nominating committee of a board with no gender diverse directors. Glass Lewis defines gender diverse directors as women, as well as directors, that identify with a gender other than male or female. For companies not listed on the TSX, Glass Lewis requires a minimum of one gender diverse director and recommends voting against the nominating committee chair if there are no gender diverse directors. It should be noted that Glass Lewis may refrain from recommending that shareholders vote against directors of companies where the board provides a sufficient explanation or a plan to address the lack of diversity on its board. Such a plan could be a diversity policy, with non-boilerplate language, that sets clear targets or disclosure around the board’s timeline for increasing gender diversity.
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), another major proxy advisory services firm, has also released its 2023 proxy voting guidelines for Canada for S&P/TSX Composite Index companies. Similarly, ISS will recommend to vote withhold for the chair of the nominating committee or the chair of the board of directors (if no nominating committee or no chair of such committee has been identified) where women comprise less than 30% of the board. While Glass Lewis provides a possible exception to a recommendation to vote against where a company provides a plan for improving gender diversity on its board, ISS, on the other hand, has removed a comparable exception that was in its 2022 guidelines that accepted the existence of a publicly disclosed commitment to achieve 30% of women on the board to suffice in lieu of actual representation of the desired threshold. However, it should also be noted that ISS does provide an exception to the vote withhold recommendation where a company has just joined the S&P/TSX Composite Index and was not previously subject to a 30% representation of women on the board requirement, or where the company has fallen below 30% representation of women on the board due to an “extraordinary circumstance,” after having achieved such level of representation at its preceding AGM. For TSX companies which are not also part of S&P/TSX Composite Index, ISS generally recommends a vote withhold for the chair of the nominating committee or chair of the board of directors, as applicable, where there are no women on the board of directors. The ISS policy on board gender diversity will not apply to newly publicly-listed companies within the current or prior fiscal year, companies that have transitioned from the TSX Venture Exchange within the current or prior fiscal year or companies with 4 or fewer directors.
While the representation of women on boards appears to be growing in response to increased focus on ESG issues, there is opportunity for more significant growth. With increasing focus on ESG factors, issuers may notice that the business environment and investment community are becoming less accommodating of companies that do not prioritize governance diversity, which includes issuers addressing their gender diversity on boards and in executive positions, and that solely satisfying the transparency disclosure requirements of the CSA may not be enough to satisfy market participants when it comes to electing boards of directors.
Therefore, management of issuers should be encouraged to revisit their governance policies to assess whether their diversity policy and practices are appropriate and effective in light of the most recent CSA report, and whether there is an opportunity to improve the representation of women within their ranks in light of the standards that major proxy advisory firms are looking for. Management of issuers should take the opportunity now, well in advance of the next AGM, to reevaluate their internal governance mandates and policies, and consider setting clear targets for the representation of women on their boards and in executive positions. Doing so could help management preempt external pressures from proxy advisory firms and mitigate the related risk of unintended changes to their board at the next AGM.
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Year 8 Report : ‘Evaluate to what extent the use of Antarctica by people is sustainable’
Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole is an ice-covered landmass which is virtually uninhabited. It’s also the fifth largest continent which covers around 14 million square kilometres. Special features of Antarctica include it being the world’s driest,windiest,coldest and iciest continent. The average annual temperatures range from around -10 degrees celsius to -60 degrees celsius. The most abundant and best known species of animal found in Antarctica consists of penguins, seals, whales and in the nutrient-rich waters you can find thousands of tiny plankton and krill. Flora of Antarctica includes around 250 lichens, 100 mosses, 700 algae species and other types of fungi.
In this report, I will be looking at the sustainability of Antarctica regarding the four key areas in which Antarctica is used for, tourism, fishing, mining and scientific research. It will help us to reach for a conclusion to show whether Antarctica is used sustainably or not.
There is nowhere else like Antarctica. Drawn to its spectacular scenery and long list of iconic species, more and more tourists are choosing to visit this harsh yet pristine and beautiful wilderness. Evidence shows there being an exponential growth in the number of tourists with a 50% rise over the past four years of tourists in Antarctica.
As we can see in this graph the tourist number is increasing. From 1992 to 1999, the number of tourists has fluctuated. From 2002–3 onwards there is an exponential growth from around 17,000 shipborne tourists to 35,000 in 2006–7. A total increase of a colossal 18,000 shipborne tourists.
There are numerous ways in which Antarctica is being harmed by tourism. One of the ways is the oil spills and sewage from boats and ships. Cruise ships have struck icebergs causing oil spills which damage the environment and poison wildlife/aquatic species. This is recorded to have happened in 2007 causing innumerable problems. Also, sewage from large ships ( millions of tonnes per week of sewage gets dumped into the ocean )pollutes the water and harms marine life which eventually links to famine for many aquatic species. For example, if krill perish of water pollution it will also link to the food web meaning that whales might not have food which is the krill and may also perish. If it continues, in extreme cases it may cause extinction of particular species and damage the whole ecosystem. Another disadvantage is when crowds of people cause breeding animals to become stressed, this causes the animals to abandon their young. People can also bring Invasive Alien species with them unknowingly. The Invasive Alien species can harm other species through competition and cause major problems. One last disadvantage of tourism is that too many vehicles and people trodding on ice can leave dents and cause erosion.
As well as disadvantages, tourism can also bring advantages. There is a type of tourism called ecotourism which helps Antarctica become a greener environment. Tourists are intended to support conservation efforts and operate low-impact facilities. This can help protect Antarctica and be a type of sustainable tourism. Another advantage that tourism may bring is money. This money is good for the economic industry and a small percentage of money may also go to help protect and save Antarctica. One last advantage that tourism can bring is helping scientists. Tourism can help scientists to discover more information about the wildlife and habitats.
In conclusion, I believe that tourism is not sustainable and there should be no tourists in Antarctica. This is our last great wilderness so it should be kept safe so animals can stay there peacefully.
The Southern Ocean which surrounds Antarctica is rich in marine life. Fish species of interest to the fishing industry include Antarctic Krill and Toothfish. Due to its harsh and dangerous conditions of the Southern Ocean, fishing in Antarctica is expensive. Krill has always been a species of interest because of its high biomass. The current krill catch is just over 4 million tonnes per year. However, this increased interest comes to a point where the krill population appears to be in a long-term decline. This poses a disastrous impact on the whole ecosystem and the food web especially for large predators like whales, seals, penguins,albatrosses and petrels. As well as this problem, fishing gear can be another problem, it causes destruction of underwater habitats. One last concern is the ‘bi-catch’ which results in catching other species alongside the targeted species.
From 1977 to 1981 there has been a huge exponential growth.The initial requirement to regulate the krill fishery by 1973 became less urgent due to a slow down in the catch of krill from the early 1980’s. Catches of 400,000 to 500,000 tonnes a year through the 1980’s dropped to less than 100,000 tonnes by 1993 . In recent years, the trend has been upwards again as new markets have been found for krill products and new technologies have been used to fish for the krill.
One of the ways that fishing is more sustainable is because of the conservation groups which set bans and regulations to the amount of fish caught. For example, the CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) set limits on the number of fish caught for fisheries so that catches would leave enough of that species of fish and also leave enough for predators such as whales. The total allowable catch currently is around 5.6 million tonnes annually. One other way to make fishing sustainable is to use different methods of fishing like spear fishing or eating fish that are low on the food chain.
Overall, I believe that fishing in Antarctica is sustainable and fish would not disappear at this rate. Instead it could solve hunger issues.
Currently, there is no mining in Antarctica because the Antarctic Treaty prohibited mining. However, if you were to mine there would be bad consequences. Antarctica’s weather, ice and distance from any industrial areas means that mining would be extremely dangerous. Drilling/mining would also be difficult because of the vast quantities of moving ice and glaciers, it may even result in collapsing the Western Antarctic ice sheet which would lead to huge rises in sea levels worldwide. On the advantage point of view, there are immense numbers of natural resources such as coal, iron, gas and oil which would be very valuable to the mining industry.
Overall, I think that mining is not sustainable as it causes many disasters and problems and there are not many advantages either.
Scientific research is one of the ways we can learn and discover more about Antarctica, there could be a wealth of information stored there. It could also help our understanding of global issues we face now like climate change. The downside to scientific research is when scientists need accommodation and other related facilities like roads, fuel storage, runways and disposals of waste frequently. This causes construction to happen and it harms Antarctica.
I think that if the number of scientists are kept to a manageable level it would be sustainable.
In conclusion, I believe that Antarctica is not used sustainably. This is because tourism, fishing and scientific research are all increasing which would mean more damage to Antarctica. Although mining does not take place in Antarctica currently because the Antarctic Treaty has banned mining, in the future these regulations may change and they may allow mining. Also, more and more countries are demanding to get territorial claims in Antarctica and this would lead to even more researches and more harm. Another point is that the IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) have set guidelines which are :
- Protect Wildlife
- Keep Antarctica Pristine
- Respect Scientific Research
- Respect Protected Areas
However these guidelines are not always followed. We also face problems like climate change. Ice in Antarctica is melting fast, it is thought that Antarctica has lost more than 3 trillion tonnes of ice in the last 25 years. We also have more problems like the ozone layer which already has a hole. Antarctica is already harmed so we should keep and protect it from being harmed even more before it is too late…
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Whilst greeting the new Year 8 boys at the start of the school year, there was a real sense of anticipation and enthusiasm as the boys caught up with their friends and schoolmates. There were also lots of questions and excited discussions. Who are my new teachers? What classes am I in? Will I be with my friends? Can Richmond win back to back premierships?
As always, the first half of the year, and Term One in particular, is a busy time for the boys. There is always lots to organise and a number of new teachers for students to get to know.
Whilst we worked through all the busyness of Term 1 we were all becoming increasingly concerned with the news of the Coronavirus and the increasing number of cases across Australia and the world. Whilst there was a lot of anxiety and many unknowns in the early days of this crisis, I was impressed by the focus the boys maintained on their school work, and the humour and mateship they continued to display when we were together.
It is fair to say that the experience of the two lockdowns and the extended periods of remote learning made the 2020 school year unlike anything we could have imagined or prepared for. In all honesty I was amazed by how well the boys managed the experience, and the maturity and resilience they showed. Remote learning meant that the boys had to be more organised and prepared to ask questions when they needed help. The support and involvement of families became critical during remote learning, and I congratulate all our families on the encouragement and care they showed in often very difficult times.
Whilst we were restricted in the year level activities that we could do, the virtual Father/Son Evening was a great night and a rare opportunity for Dads and their boys to take some time out and have real conversations with each other. With all the worry and uncertainty present this year, the chance to share an evening together without distractions made this virtual event a memorable occasion. The feedback from all who attended was extremely positive.
We also enjoyed Don Bosco’s Oratory Week at the end of Term Three. The week was an imaginative celebration, with a range of fun activities and competitions the boys could Hopefully the experiences of the year have contributed to the building of capable, resilient and respectful young men who will continue to make a positive contribution to the school and their communities.”
undertake. The Year 8s joined in with great enthusiasm, showing off their creative and artistic talents and raising some valuable funds. During this time we also ran some specific Year 8 activities to further engage the boys, and the Year 8 MasterChef competition suggested that a number of our families would have been very well fed by their sons during remote learning.
Returning to school in Term 4 was something all our staff and students were looking forward to. Hopefully the boys were able to reconnect with each other on our return, and build on the new friendships that were developed whilst we were away. I continue to get great feedback from Oratory and subject teachers on the behaviour and respect that this year level shows, and I am disappointed that we haven’t had more time together in what was a pretty disjointed year.
As Year Level Coordinator, I’d like to congratulate the boys for the way that they have managed the year and all the challenges they have overcome. As I said at our Term Four Assembly, most of our boys do the right thing all the time, and do so with a smile on their faces and a level of respect and care for those around them. It was a year like no other, but hopefully the boys developed a greater understanding of their ability to stay focused and overcome uncertainty and challenges. Hopefully the experiences of this year have contributed to the building of capable, resilient and respectful young men who will continue to make a positive contribution to the school and their communities.
On behalf of all Year 8s, I’d like to thank all the teachers who have taught and encouraged the boys to give of their best, and in particular the Year 8 Oratory teachers: Mr Steven Loonstra (8A), Mr Chris Seeber (8B), Mr Allan Qi (8D), Miss Samantha Carey (8E), Mrs Adele Bellizia (8F), Mr Paul Azar (8G) and Mr Byron Chen (8H). Thank you so very much.
I look forward to following the development of these boys, and hope that they have an enjoyable and productive time at our Mannix campus in 2021.

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How to Write an Excellent Information Report

WRITING A HIGH-QUALITY INFORMATION REPORT
It is no surprise that informational texts are given a position of primary importance in most English curricula – we are in the information age, after all. From the ELA Standards of U.S. Common Core to the Literacy Requirements of the National Curriculum for England, non-fiction genres, in general, are given central positions in our teaching schedules. Acquiring the broad range of skills necessary to produce these texts competently takes time. Let’s take a look at the main features and organizational aspects of information reports to help set our students on the path to writing success.
Regardless of what genre we aim to teach our students, it is crucial that they develop an awareness of the different approaches required when writing for various purposes. Students need to be able to select the correct tools and structures for the job, and this starts with the students defining the text’s purpose.
Information reports present factual information to inform the reader about a specific topic. Examples of information reports may be found in encyclopedias, reference books, technical texts, social studies books, science books, magazines, and even internet websites. These may all be classed as forms of information texts. Despite this very broad range, it is useful to describe information reports in relation to several standard features, which are explained below.

WHAT IS AN INFORMATION REPORT?

An information report provides readers with information on a chosen topic by providing them with facts.
INFORMATION REPORTS are also commonly known as INFORMATIONAL TEXTS and INFORMATIVE WRITING.
Generally, an information report is written to provide facts about a living or non-living object. It can be an individual object or a group of objects. Some suggestions are.
- Sea Creatures
- The Bald Eagle
- The Titanic
The challenge in writing a good information report is to provide the audience with plenty of facts and evidence about a topic without providing a personal opinion. If you do include personal opinion, essentially, you are writing a persuasive ( also known as an expository ) text. If you are writing about a class of objects, such as sharks, it is important to highlight the differences and similarities between the objects.
A COMPLETE TEACHING UNIT ON WRITING INFORMATION REPORTS

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TYPES OF INFORMATION REPORTS
You will frequently encounter informational texts in your reading for both work and pleasure, and whilst there are many variations, they generally fall into these three main categories.
Scientific Reports: Usually focuses on describing of appearance and behaviour of the subject of your report.
Technological Reports : Usually focus on two main categories of information. Those are the components and uses of the technology.
Social Studies Reports: Usually focuses on the description of people, places, history, geography, society, culture and economy.
STRUCTURE AND FEATURES OF AN INFORMATION REPORT
INFORMATION REPORT STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION Classify your topic, and describe the aspects, features or characteristics of the subject.
PARAGRAPHS Will be used to organise your information report. Use paragraphs to elaborate on your subject.
IMAGES Labelled diagrams such as maps, diagrams and pictures support and extend your written information.
SUBHEADINGS Keep your report in a logical state and ordered. It also helps the reader find key information quickly.
INFORMATION REPORT FEATURES
SPECIALIZED VOCABULARY Allows for more information to be shared with minimal text.
THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE Relays information from an impersonal position devoid of strong emotive language.
COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE Such as compared to, smaller than, greatest, different form is used to provide context
DEFINITIONS Of uncommon or unfamiliar language may be required in parts to assist the reader
RESEARCHING YOUR INFORMATION REPORT
Teaching students how to write information reports offers an excellent opportunity to introduce research skills to your students. For more advanced students, it creates opportunities for them to hone these important skills further. There are also several different processes students need to develop to ensure that they can filter their research for relevancy and accuracy. Let’s take a look at these:
1. Define the Scope of the Topic
If the scope of the topic is not defined precisely, considerable energy can be wasted at the research stage – especially if internet research is undertaken! Undoubtedly, you will know this from your own experience. How many man and woman hours have been wasted as our own research takes us down a pesky internet cul-de-sac?
2. Uncover Important Keywords and Phrases

The importance of keywords and subject-specific vocabulary in writing an information report has already been mentioned. However, generating these keywords and phrases is also crucial for the research stage when using the internet. Search engines are only as valuable as the terms that are searched. The research process will help students refine and filter the concepts and vocabulary that they will use in the writing of their text.
3 Evaluate Sources
After students have selected their search terms, they must look at and evaluate the returned sources. This is best achieved by the teacher going through various examples and modelling the criteria used to select the most valuable among them. Students are often not required to cite research papers at the school level, etc. But they should begin the process of ranking information in terms of its legitimacy. This is a long-term objective, but the teaching of this genre of writing offers ample opportunities for introducing this complex idea. Teaching this objective may involve lessons on things like distinguishing fact from opinion, how to spot bias, detecting fake news/satire, cross-referencing sources etc.
4 Develop Note-Taking Skills
The research stage of writing an information report affords students a valuable opportunity to develop their note-taking skills. The ability to mine information for the key points is an essential skill for a student to develop. Obviously, note-taking is a complex skill and will necessarily be differentiated according to the student’s age and abilities.

As an information report is a factual piece of writing focused on attention to detail, you will need to ensure your students are provided with an opportunity to research their topic. Ensure they use technical language when required and have a collection of useful facts to include.
The research will be a significant part of your lesson time, so please ensure you allow this before expecting them to contribute anything worthwhile.
Although we strongly encourage the use of visuals, leave this till all writing has been drafted, written and edited . It should support a robust written report first and foremost. Using grap hic organizers, planning tools, and writing checklists will greatly assist the planning and editing time. We have an in-depth article on student research strategies for you to explore here.
HOW TO WRITE AN INFORMATION REPORT

When considering how to organize the structure of an information report, the purpose of the text must be at the forefront of the student’s decision-making. The complexity of the textual organization will again depend on the student’s grade level and ability; however, the general structure will be as follows:
1. Table of Contents
A table of contents should be included for longer information texts. It should outline where specific information can be found in the document or the text. For longer texts, each section should correspond to a page number on the table of contents. For shorter texts, this may be numbered sections instead of page numbers. This will allow the reader to locate specific information that is being searched for without having to read through the whole text. Page numbers can be entered on the table of contents after the text is completed.
2. Introduction
As with other writing genres, information texts must first use a hook to grab the reader’s attention. This hook may take the form of an interesting fact or statistic, an anecdote or a question etc. Fundamentally, the introduction to the text must orientate the reader to the topic in question. It should outline what the reader can expect to learn within the body of the text.
3. Subheadings
The main job of the student when writing an informational text is to organize the information so that the reader can easily understand it. To help the reader achieve this, they need to organize their ideas into paragraphs and to help the reader locate the information on each of these ideas, each paragraph should contain a subheading. These subheadings can also provide titles for the table of contents.
Be sure to check out our own complete guide to writing perfect paragraphs and sentence structure.
Subheadings are necessary to help your students organize their information by focusing on various aspects of the topic as a whole. For example, if the focus of the information report is an animal, then subsequent subheadings may be something along the lines of appearance , habitat , diet etc. Each subheading will consist of at least one paragraph that constitutes a separate section in the body of the text.
These subheadings often emerge organically as the student undertakes their research before writing. Subheadings may also be accompanied by relevant drawings, maps, tables etc., that summarize the information contained within.
The first sentence of each section should begin with a topic sentence expressing that paragraph’s main idea or topic. The following sentence will provide more detail on the topic sentence or main idea. The next sentence can provide an example or evidence regarding the main idea. Have your students practice this paragraph structure: Topic – Detail – Example.
4. Conclusion
The closing section of an information report can be used to summarize. The conclusion should focus on what the reader has learned in the text. It may also contain information on links or further reading the reader can undertake to find out more about the topic. For more advanced students, the opportunity to make cross-curricular links to IT skills (for example) can be taken by encouraging students to incorporate hyperlinks to further sources.
5. Glossary
The glossary will contain much of the subject-specific vocabulary identified at the prewriting stage. It will contain the words in alphabetical order and a definition that gives the word context in light of the topic. Some of the contents of the glossary will also be identified by the student reading over the body of the text they have written and selecting words that may pose difficulties for readers or need further contextualizing in terms of the topic. Sometimes, it is helpful to use bold fonts to emphasize the words in a text that will be defined in the glossary. This allows the reader to know they can turn to the glossary to find out further information on the definition of this word and its use in context. As with the other sections of an information report, illustrations, tables, and photographs can be used here to visually represent related ideas and concepts and reinforce the definitions provided.

And there it is, some meat on the bones of information reports. Choosing topics for your students to write about can be generated either by the interests of students themselves, which can significantly enthuse them, or you can select topics for your students that tie into other areas of their learning, thereby killing the proverbial two birds with one stone! It is quite a complex genre but a very important one, and it is advised that students are offered ample opportunity to read lots of information reports to internalize these features and structures. The reading of information reports not only helps our students to understand how to write them but also, wonderfully, helps our students learn lots of stuff about lots of things!
LANGUAGE FEATURES OF INFORMATION REPORTS
Present tense:.
Information reports are predominantly written in the present tense. This is because the information presented on the topic will generally be considered static knowledge. However, this is not always the case for all information texts; for example, autobiographies and biographies can be considered information texts but will more than likely be written in the past tense. For the purposes of this article, however, we will focus on the more formal genres of information texts.
Subject Specific Vocabulary:
Depending on the topic of the text, vocabulary specific to the subject will typically be used. For example, if the text provides information on an animal, it will likely utilize related words and phrases such as ‘habitat’, ‘species’, ‘offspring’, ‘lifespan’ etc. A helpful exercise for preparation to write an information report is to have students brainstorm words and phrases related to that topic. This also helps ensure the student covers all relevant related material and helps them organize their material before writing. It will also provide useful search terms for internet researching of the topic and provide some of the vocabulary to be contained in the glossary – more on this later!
General Nouns:

It is vital for students to realize that they should use general nouns when writing on their topic. The information included in their text should be generally accurate, and this should be reflected in the use of the generic noun classifying it; for example, Bees collect nectar from flowers.
Passive Voice:
Information reports are an example of formal non-fiction writing. In common with lots of formal writing, they often apply the passive voice. It is helpful to draw the student’s attention to how this differs from other more personal writing genres, such as fiction. When teaching narrative writing , we often encourage, even insist, our students name the doer of the action. In fiction writing, using the passive voice often takes the narrative drive out of a story, leaving it limp and weak in the hands of the reader. This is because the character and narrative voice are central to story writing . This is not the case in information report writing. Here, the passive voice draws attention away from the doer or speaker and brings the attention firmly back to the object itself.
For example:
“Every year, cars kill thousands of hedgehogs on our roads.”
Here the active voice is used. Read carefully, we can note a considerable amount of our attention goes to the ‘killer’ in this sentence, i.e. ‘cars’. This brings our attention away from what should be our primary focus and the topic of the report, ‘hedgehogs’.
If we instead use the passive voice to convey this information, it would look something like this:
“Every year, thousands of hedgehogs are killed on our roads.”
Now the same information is relayed to the reader while maintaining the sentence’s focus on the subject ‘hedgehogs’.
A valuable exercise to help students understand the difference between passive and active voices is to give them a list of sentences for them to identify whether the active or passive voice is being used. They can then rewrite active voice sentences as passive voice sentences and vice versa.
Information reports are also generally written in the third person for the same reason the passive voice is used. The third-person perspective creates an impersonal tone that maintains a formal tone appropriate to the genre.
Visual Information:

Visual presentations of the information to support the text, whether in the form of diagrams, photographs, graphs, maps, pictures, or tables, are extremely helpful to the reader. They help the reader to digest large amounts of information quickly. Remember too that pictures, photographs etc., should be labelled with captions explaining what they show.
Visual presentations should reinforce points made in the text, often in a condensed way. You may remember flicking through the pages of the World Book Encyclopedia or Encyclopedia Britannica as a child, and even if lacking the necessary literacy skills to actually read the articles, you likely picked up information just by looking at the colourful and well-presented illustrations and tables.
Browse any well-developed website, and it will quickly become apparent the central role visual media plays in the sharing of information. Your student’s work should be no different in this regard. Depending on the age and ability of your students, they may wish to draw pictures or create graphs using computer software to accompany their text.
Fact vs Opinion:
As stated, the purpose of information reports is to present factual information on a topic. It is essential that students can consistently and accurately differentiate between what constitutes fact and what can be considered opinion. This is not always as straightforward as it may seem and will require some practice on the part of the student.
It can be helpful for students to have several sessions working on distinguishing fact from opinion before writing their information reports. Prepare a set of statements for the students in your class. It may be on the topic they are to write their reports on or on an entirely unrelated topic. There should be a mixture of factual and opinion-based statements. After instructing the students on the differences between facts and opinions , have them go through each statement in their groups and discuss which they believe to be facts and which they believe to be opinions. They then categorize them accordingly.
Beyond the writing of information reports, identifying opinions and facts is an invaluable skill to inculcate in our students. You may wish to encourage them to apply it when watching TV news, reading newspapers etc.
TIPS FOR WRITING A GREAT INFORMATION REPORT
- Assume your readers are not as knowledgeable on the topic as you are. This means you will have to briefly explain your topic before getting into the body.
- Use the correct scientific and technical terms in your report.
- Find or create some labelled diagrams if possible.
- Use paragraphs effectively. Each new element of your information report should start with a new paragraph.
- Information reports are always written in the present tense and from a third-person perspective.
- You may offer some form of question or comment around your findings in the conclusion only. The rest of your report should be constructed purely of facts and evidence.
Be Technical and Descriptive
When putting together an information report, you need to know your topic well, so be sure to do your research beforehand. If you were writing an information report on the Titanic, you might want to find out some of the following facts.
- When & Where was Titanic built?
- What materials was it made from?
- Who was the captain, and were any other significant people involved?
- Explain the facts about Titanic’s maiden voyage, such as locations and dates.
- What caused the Titanic to sink ( Remember not to share opinions, just facts.)
- Any critical dates and statistics associated with Titanic.
INFORMATION REPORT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER TEMPLATE

INFORMATION REPORT WRITING CHECKLIST
Information report example (student writing samples).
Below are a collection of information report examples for students. Click on the image to enlarge and explore them in greater detail. Please take a moment to read the information reports in detail and the teacher and student guides highlighting some critical elements of information report writing to consider before writing.
Please understand these student writing samples are not intended to be perfect examples for each age or grade level but a piece of writing for students and teachers to explore together to critically analyze to improve student writing skills and deepen their understanding of information report writing.
We recommend reading the example either a year above or below, as well as the grade you are currently working with, to gain a broader appreciation of this text type .

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8-year-old boy raises $100K for Waffle House waiter living in motel: report
- Updated: Mar. 06, 2023, 6:41 p.m. |
- Published: Mar. 06, 2023, 5:47 p.m.
- Deron Dalton | [email protected]
An 8-year-old boy loves going to Waffle House for breakfast with his family, mostly with his grandpa but frequently with his parents and siblings on the weekends.
Though Kayzen Hunter reportedly enjoys breakfast at a local chain in Little Rock, Arkansas, having a favorite waiter, Devonte Gardner, is also a perk, according to TODAY .
“It was about a year ago when they met. My dad started going and Kayzen would go with him. When he came home, he talked about Devonte and how much he liked him,” Kayzen’s mom Vittoria Hunter told TODAY .
The Hunters got to know Gardner and his family – including his wife Aissa, and daughters Jade, 3, and Amoura, 2.
Kayzen found out Gardner and his family were living in a motel. Gardner and his family’s last apartment had an array of issues. He was also dealing with car issues that prevented him from getting to work.
“We wanted to find something affordable, so we moved into a low-income area,” Gardner told TODAY . “We just got tired of infestations with rats and roaches and all this black mold. My daughters were getting sick. No heat and things like that. When it was cold outside, we had to bundle up with like four or five blankets in order to stay warm.”
“It was just horrible,” Gardner added while confirming he and his family have been living in that motel for eight months.
Kayzen wanted to help his friend. “He came home and told me that, ‘Hey, Mom, Devonte walks or gets a ride to work and I’m gonna start a GoFundMe,’” Vittoria said, who was hesitant at first. “I was like, ‘Well, OK, that’s really sweet. It’s a great idea.”
Kayzen’s idea should come as no surprise. The families grew close over time. While Gardener is Kayzen’s favorite waiter, the 8-year-old is the server’s favorite customer too, having memorized his order.
“Every time he comes in, I always give him a high five because that’s what he expects,” Gardner told the news website.
“He’s a wonderful kid. He tells me jokes every time he comes in, like, ‘Hey, Devonte, I got a joke for you,’ and the next thing you know, we’re laughing,” he continued.
Initially, Kayzen and his family wanted to raise enough money to help Gardener get a car. Gardener put it on hold due to his family’s living situation.
While the GoFundMe started off slow, it eventually catapulted to over $100,000. “That’s the crazy part to us,” Korey Hunter, Kayzen’s father told TODAY . “I get it, but the goal was $5,000 and people do not care what the goal was; they keep giving and giving.”
“I will be moving into my apartment very soon. We’re able to have something more stable,” Gardner added.
While he plans to get a family sedan or minivan, he and his wife are saving the rest of the money for their children.
“I’m gonna save the rest because I want to put my daughters in a good school, I want them to be in a good environment,” Gardner said. “Everything I’m getting is going mostly towards my daughters to make sure they have a great, great life. Make sure we won’t have to struggle anymore.”
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Report: Arm planning $8B+ IPO this year at $50B+ valuation

by Maria Deutscher
Chip designer Arm Ltd. reportedly plans to go public this year with the goal of raising at least $8 billion from investors.
Reuters reported Arm’s plans late Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The sources believe that the company will begin preparations for its initial public offering in the coming days. It’s expected to file paperwork confidentially for the IPO in April.
Last month, Chief Executive Rene Haas disclosed that the company plans to go public in the U.S. this year. “We’re doing everything we can and are committed to have it happen this year,” Haas stated at the time.
The exact timing of the listing and other key details have not yet been finalized, according to Reuters’ sources. But it’s believed that Arm will “likely” seek to raise at least $8 billion at a valuation of more than $50 billion. That’s significantly higher than the $40 billion Nvidia Corp. offered in 2020 as part of its unsuccessful attempt to buy the company.
The steep valuation the IPO could reportedly fetch reflects Arm’s vital role in the global semiconductor industry.
The company sells chip designs that hardware makers use to develop central processing units and other processors. In its fiscal third quarter , which ended Dec. 31, hardware makers shipped 8 billion processors powered by its designs. Overall, its technology has been incorporated into more than 250 billion chips to date.
Arm designs were historically used mainly in handsets and connected devices. In recent years, however, processors powered by the company’s technology have also begun finding their way into data centers.
Amazon Web Services Inc. offers multiple cloud instances powered by its custom Graviton processor series, which is based on Arm blueprints. Qualcomm Inc. is reportedly developing an Arm-based server chip as well. Nvidia Corp. and Ampere Computing LLC, a chip company that went public last year, already sell Arm-based data center products.
Arm’s revenue grew 28% year-over-year last quarter, to $746 million, thanks to strong demand for its technology. It reported “double- or triple-digit revenue increases” across the auto, consumer, hardware, infrastructure and connected device markets.
The company regularly updates its product portfolio to help sustain its revenue momentum. In September, it introduced upgraded Neoverse processor designs for the data center market. A few months earlier, it debuted new chips optimized to power connected devices.
Arm is a subsidiary of Softbank Group Corp., which acquired the chip designer in 2016 for $32 billion. Reuters reported on Sunday that SoftBank has hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Barclays and Mizuho Financial Group to lead the upcoming IPO. It’s believed the company could also recruit a fifth lead underwriter to help manage the IPO.
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Florida 2-year-old left in car for hours dies: report
A Florida father was arrested after his 2-year-old son died when he was left in a vehicle for hours on Monday afternoon.
James Fidele, 37, was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail on Monday on a charge of leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
Fidele was arrested by Port St. Lucie Police who responded to a 911 call on Monday afternoon after he realized he had forgotten to take his son out of his vehicle, according to a report from WPTV.
Emergency responders began life-saving measures, but the boy died after he was taken to a hospital, according to the police.
The Florida Department of Children and Families has been notified of the death, the station said.
Florida’s Department of Health states children can die in overheated cars because they are not as adept at dealing with rising temperatures as adults, with their core body temperature increasing three to five times faster than an adult.
On an 80 degree day outside, the temperature of the inside of a vehicle can quickly reach 106 degrees in just 15 minutes, according to NoHeatStroke.org . A child’s major organs begin to shut down at 104 degrees, and 107 degrees can prove deadly.
The temperatures in Port St. Lucie reached the mid-80s by midday Monday.
Since 1998, the website has tracked 937 pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths including 102 in Florida, according to data through Jan. 7, 2023.
Read more at WPTV.com .
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Sempra Energy Reports Strong Full-Year Results
This natural gas and electricity company turned in full-year 2022 operating earnings of $9.21 compared with $8.43 in 2021.

We are maintaining our $146 per share fair value estimate after Sempra Energy SRE reported full-year 2022 operating earnings of $9.21 compared with $8.43 in 2021.
Management reaffirmed 2023 earnings guidance range of $8.60 to $9.20, which we expect the company to achieve at the high end. The company reaffirmed its long-term earnings guidance range of 6% to 8%, in line with our 7% growth estimate through 2026. The company’s $4.76 per share dividend for 2023 is only a 4% increase from 2022. This dividend increase is below our expectations, and we would like for dividend growth to be more in line with our earnings growth going forward as the company is at the low end of its 50% to 60% dividend target ratio.
On the regulatory calendar, both Sempra subsidiaries in California received decisions on their cost of capital proceedings for 2023-25, with SDG&E’s 9.95% allowed return on equity, or ROE, and SoCalGas’ 9.8% allowed ROE below our expectations. Overall, we view the outcome as constructive. A decision on the utilities’ general rate case is expected in the second quarter of 2024.
In the fast-growing Texas region, we continue to expect a constructive outcome supporting the significant capital investment needs in Oncor’s current rate case. The filing requests a 10.3% allowed ROE. We expect the utility will receive an allowed ROE more in line with the current 9.8%.
At Sempra Infrastructure, the company has fully subscribed the $10.5 billion, 10.5 Mtpa Phase 1 Port Arthur LNG project, with a final investment decision expected by the first quarter. The subsidiary is finalizing financing, with the subsidiary targeting a 20%-25% equity ownership stake. We expect Sempra to move forward with the project. Sempra continues to see significant demand across its numerous LNG opportunities.
Earnings in 2022 benefited from higher base rates in California, customer growth in Texas, and increased contributions from Sempra Infrastructure.
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Softbank-owned chip designer Arm is reportedly looking to raise $8 billion in a US IPO
Softbank-owned Arm is seeking to raise at least $8 billion when it lists on the US stock market, Reuters reported on Sunday.
The British chip designer is targeting a $30 billion-$70 billion valuation, per Bloomberg.
Softbank tried selling Arm to chip designer Nvidia for $40 billion last year.
Softbank-owned chip designer Arm is looking to raise at least $8 billion when it lists on the US stock market later this year, Reuters reported on Sunday.
The British firm is likely to put forward the documents for its initial share sale toward the later part of next month, the publication said, citing people familiar with the matter. While Arm is planning its market debut for later this year, the precise timing will depend on market circumstances, Reuters said, citing the sources.
The reported size of the equity offering would make Arm one of the biggest US stock market launches in about a decade. Arm is targeting a valuation of more than $50 billion with the share sale, according to the report.
Bloomberg reported last week that bankers were pitching valuations from $30 billion to $70 billion for the UK-based firm, adding that the wide range reflects how hard it is to estimate the value of the company given volatile semiconductor equity prices.
While no specific bank has been selected for the "lead left" role, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Barclays, and Mizuho Financial Group, are likely to be the lead underwriters for the deal, according to the Reuters report.
Tokyo-based SoftBank tried selling Arm to chip designer Nvidia for $40 billion last year, but the deal fell through because of "significant regulatory challenges" in the US and Europe.
With its own artificial intelligence technology in place , Arm looks well-placed to benefit from the ChatGBT-fueled AI frenzy. The company's CEO Rene Haas told the the Silicon Valley Business Journal that adopting AI is going to put a premium on power efficiency which is Arm's specialty.
An Arm's spokesperson declined to comment on the Reuters report when contacted by Insider.
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2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Tony Pollard, Josh Jacobs among players who received tags ahead of free agency
A running tracker of all the players to get tagged in 2023.
The NFL franchise tag deadline is just hours away as teams are running out of time regarding retaining players and preventing them from hitting the open market. Each team can designate one player with the franchise or transition tag, guaranteeing them a premium salary for their position -- and more time to work out a potential long-term deal with the player. That player has until July 15 to work out a long-term extension with the team -- or they can sign the tag and play the 2023 season under that salary.
How many players will receive the franchise tag in the coming days? Here's a rundown of all the players that are getting tagged prior to the March 7 deadline.
How do the tags work?
- Franchise tags are essentially one-year contract offers that come in two forms: exclusive and non-exclusive.
- Exclusive tags restrict negotiating rights to the tagging team and pay out an average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the current year, or 120% of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater.
- Non-exclusive tags , which are more common, pay out an average of the top five tag amounts at the player's position from the previous five years (applied to the current cap), or 120% of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. Players who receive this tag can negotiate with other teams, but the tagging team has the right to match any offer -- and would also receive two first-round draft picks in the event the player signs elsewhere.
- Transition tags are also one-year contract offers. They pay out an average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position. Players who receive this tag can negotiate with other teams, but the tagging team has the right to match any offer. If the tagging team declines to match, it would not receive any compensation in return.
2023 franchise tag rundown
Commanders tag daron payne.
In an expected move, the Commanders made sure Payne didn't hit the free agent market by placing the franchise tag on him -- the first player to receive the franchise tag this offseason. Payne is the first Washington player to receive the tag since Brandon Scherff in 2021 and the seventh in team history to be tagged.
Payne didn't make the Pro Bowl despite notching a career-high 11.5 sacks this year, along with 49 pressures and 20 quarterback hits (9.6% pressure rate). He's expected to make $18.937 million in 2023.
Cowboys tag Tony Pollard
The Cowboys placed their franchise tag on the running back, according to ESPN , after the team's executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed he was an option for the tag, along with tight end Dalton Schultz . In the end, it was Pollard who the team chose to put the tag on. This season, the running back tag is $10.09 million.
The 25-year-old recorded a career-high 1,378 scrimmage yards with nine touchdowns on the ground and 12 in total touchdowns. His first 1,000 rushing yards season also ended with his first Pro Bowl selection.
Raiders tag Josh Jacobs
The Raiders officially tagged Jacobs on Monday, paying the back $10.091 million for the 2023 season. Jacobs had a career year in the final year of his rookie contract with the Raiders , as he was the first player in franchise history to win rushing the title since Marcus Allen in 1985.
Jacobs led the league with 1,653 rushing yards, and his 2,053 total yards from scrimmage also led the league. He has three 1,000-yard campaigns in his four seasons. in the NFL and was a First Team All-Pro selection.
Jaguars tag Evan Engram
The Jaguars have officially tagged Evan Engram before Tuesday's deadline and will now look to hammer out a long-term extension over the course of the summer. The tight end will make $11.345 million in 2023 under the tag. Meanwhile, this is the 10th time in franchise history that the team has deployed the tag -- and for the fourth consecutive season.
Engram had a career year in Jacksonville, arguably the greatest season for a tight end in Jaguars franchise history. He finished with a career-high 73 catches for 766 yards, both franchise records for Jaguars tight ends in a season.
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Ravens will tag lamar jackson if no long-term deal reached.
Ravens executive vice president Ozzie Newsome said Jackson will be tagged by the team if the sides can't agree on a long-term extension by Tuesday.
The Ravens may pull off an even bigger stunner with how they apply the tag. Per ESPN , Baltimore is planning on using the non-exclusive tag on Jackson -- allowing him to negotiate with other teams, potentially putting a Ravens exit in play. With the non-exclusive tag, teams can negotiate a contract with Jackson and the Ravens have the power to match the offer. If Baltimore declines, Jackson signs with the team he agreed to the offer sheet and the Ravens receive two first-round picks from that team in compensation.
The Ravens are 45-16 in Jackson's 61 starts since he entered the league in 2018. They average 28.0 points per game when Jackson is on the field compared to 20.0 when Jackson misses games. Jackson is one of six players in NFL history to reach 100-plus passing touchdowns and 4,000-plus rushing yards in a career, and the fastest to reach the mark by 31 games. The Ravens are averaging 184.8 rushing yards per game with Jackson as a starter in his career -- the most by any starting quarterback since the 1970 merger.
Chiefs won't tag Orlando Brown Jr.
Brown wants to get a long-term deal done with the Chiefs, and he'll have a week to reach one as Kansas City will not franchise tag its Pro Bowl left tackle this year. Brown allowed just one pressure on 31 pass-blocking snaps in Super Bowl LVII and is the only tackle to make the Pro Bowl in each of the past four seasons. The Chiefs left tackle allowed four sacks and 39 pressures in the regular season while allowing just 10 pressures in three postseason games.
Tag or no tag, Brown made it clear he wants to be with the Chiefs . He still wants to be with the franchise long term.
"Definitely," Brown said to CBS Sports at the Super Bowl. "It's means a lot to be a Chief, to have the opportunity to suit up for this franchise and suit up for these guys up front [offensive line]. Playing for [offensive line] coach Andy Heck, Coach [Andy] Reid, Pat [ Patrick Mahomes ]. I couldn't ask for a better opportunity."
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- Revenue of $8,915 million for the first quarter, up 16 percent from the prior year period
- Adjusted EBITDA of $5,678 million for the first quarter
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $10.33 for the first quarter; GAAP diluted EPS of $8.80 for the first quarter
- Quarterly common stock dividend of $4.60 per share
- Repurchased and eliminated 2.7 million shares for $1,521 million
- Second quarter revenue guidance of approximately $8.7 billion , an increase of 8 percent from the prior year period
- Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 64.5 percent of projected revenue (1)
SAN JOSE, Calif. , March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2023, ended January 29, 2023 , provided guidance for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2023 and announced its quarterly dividend.
Hock Tan , President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. "Looking ahead, we are confident our growth will be driven by sustained leadership in next generation technologies across all of our core markets, and strong partnerships with our customers."
Kirsten Spears , CFO of Broadcom Inc. "We generated $3.9 billion in free cash flow, representing a 16% increase year-over-year, and expect even stronger free cash flow in the second quarter."
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights
The Company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $12,647 million , compared to $12,416 million at the end of the prior quarter.
During the first fiscal quarter, the Company generated $4,036 million in cash from operations and spent $103 million on capital expenditures. The Company spent $1,521 million on share repurchases and eliminations, consisting of $1,188 million in repurchases of 2.1 million shares and $333 million of withholding tax payments related to net settled equity awards that vested in the quarter (representing approximately 0.6 million shares withheld).
On December 30, 2022 , the Company paid a cash dividend of $4.60 per share, totaling $1,926 million .
The differences between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below, and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Business Outlook
Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, ending April 30, 2023 , is expected to be as follows:
- Second quarter revenue guidance of approximately $8.7 billion ; and
- Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 64.5 percent of projected revenue.
The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Quarterly Dividends
The Company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $4.60 per share. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business ( 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time ) on March 22, 2023 .
Financial Results Conference Call
Broadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2023 and to discuss the business outlook, today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time .
To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/ .
To Listen via Telephone: Preregistration is required by the conference call operator. Please preregister at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8c37496b52db4705a80eea80b94ccb9b . Upon registering, you will be emailed a link to the dial-in number and unique PIN.
Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom's website at https://investors.broadcom.com/ .
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company's on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company's on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons.
In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring, impairment and disposal charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, purchase accounting effect on inventory, litigation settlements, loss on debt extinguishment, gains (losses) on investments, income (loss) from discontinued operations, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company's underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company's operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company's competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom's non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.
Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom's free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.
About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), a Delaware corporation headquartered in San Jose, CA , is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Broadcom's category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including data center, networking, enterprise software, broadband, wireless, storage and industrial. Our solutions include data center networking and storage, enterprise, mainframe and cyber security software focused on automation, monitoring and security, smartphone components, telecoms and factory automation. For more information, go to https://www.broadcom.com .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our plans and expectations with regard to our share repurchases, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of the management of Broadcom, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management, current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's and management's control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and concerns; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase programs; the COVID-19 pandemic; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; failing to complete or realize the expected benefits of our acquisition of VMware, Inc.; any acquisitions we may make, including our acquisition of VMware, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our competitive performance and ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers' manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; our dependence on outsourced service providers for certain key business services and their ability to execute to our requirements; our ability to protect against cyber security threats and a breach of security systems; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third party software used in our products; use of open source code sources in our products; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims; market acceptance of the end products into which our products are designed; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs, legislation that may impact our overall cash tax costs and our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; and other events and trends on a national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature. We are not obligated to repurchase any specific amount of shares of common stock, and the stock repurchase programs may be suspended or terminated at any time.
Our filings with the SEC , which you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov , discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Ji Yoo Broadcom Inc. Investor Relations 408-433-8000 [email protected]

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Saints sign Carr to 4-year deal worth reported $150M
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a four-year deal with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, the team announced Monday.
Carr's four-year contract is worth $150 million and contains $100 million in total guarantees, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo .
He'll receive $70 million effectively fully guaranteed with $60 million due his way once the deal is signed, Rapoport and Garafolo add. The veteran structured his contract to assist the Saints' salary-cap issues. His contract also includes a no-trade clause, Garafolo reports.
Carr, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders in February, also drew interest from the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers . The Saints were the first team to show interest in the veteran signal-caller, hosting him on a visit before he became a free agent.
The 31-year-old will reunite with head coach Dennis Allen in New Orleans. Allen was the Raiders' head coach in 2014 when they drafted Carr.
Carr threw for 217 touchdowns to 99 interceptions over a nine-year stretch as the Raiders' starting quarterback. He earned four Pro Bowl invites during his tenure.
However, his stint with the Raiders came to a difficult end. The veteran was benched for the final two games of the 2022 campaign after beginning the year with a 6-9 record. He completed just 60.8% of his passes, the lowest mark since his rookie year, for 24 touchdowns and 14 picks. Las Vegas then released the quarterback before $40 million of his 2023 salary was scheduled to become guaranteed.
Carr's arrival in New Orleans arguably provides the club with its most proven quarterback since Drew Brees.
The Saints struggled to find success with a combination of Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton under center last season. Winston started three games and threw for four touchdowns to five picks, while Dalton tossed 18 scores to nine picks but posted a 6-8 record.
Winston is under contract for the 2023 season, and Dalton is scheduled to become a free agent. But with Carr's signing, Winston is likely to be released to save cap space, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . Cutting him would save $4.4 million, though marking it as a post-June 1 release would free up $12.8 million in cap space, Schefter adds.
New Orleans posted a 7-10 record in 2022 and missed the postseason for a second straight year.
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