Bracken Ridge Matters
10
Welcome to our final newsletter for the term. As the end of Semester One approaches, our school community proudly celebrates yet another wide array of events and activities. World’s Greatest Shave Many people within our community’s lives have been touched by cancer, with leukaemia being a cancer that often affects young people. I would like to commend the many brave students and staff who participated in the World’s Greatest Shave this year. Our school raised over $5000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. I know that this would not have been possible without the support of the many parents who consented to their child taking part, to help raise funds or personally donated to the cause. Thank you, I know that your support is instrumental to the success of our young people. I would also like to commend our amazing 2021 Student Leadership Team for their hard work and infectious enthusiasm. This team made the day a tremendous success. High School Experience Days For the last few years our school has been running high school experience days for students in our local primary schools. The purpose of these days is to immerse Year 6 students in life at our school for a day, and show them some of the wonderful opportunities that come along with being a high school student. We’re currently reviewing these days and would love to hear your thoughts or feedback about their effectiveness at preparing students for high school, and acting as a familiarisation program prior to our formal transition day later in the year. If you are interested in giving feedback, please email us at [email protected] so that we can get in touch with you to hear your thoughts. Beginner Band Blitz On Friday we were joined by primary school instrumental music students from across the local area for the Beginner Band Blitz. Our instrumental music teacher Mr Clancy-Jones did a wonderful job in the coordination of this hands-on learning opportunity for primary school music students. This event brings students from across the area together, so that they can learn from the collective expertise of a range of instrumental music teachers. The event was a wonderful showcase of the work Mr Clancy-Jones does within our local area to passionately promote the instrumental music program to local families. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Clancy-Jones for once again being nominated for the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Awards. Congratulations Mr Clancy-Jones, we look forward to supporting you in the upcoming stages of these awards! Interview to Impress We were once again privileged to be joined by industry professionals as part of the ABCN Interview to Impress program last week. This program involves professionals from the business sector joining our school to help students enhance their interview skills. The program often receives very high ratings from students, who enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the skills that will help them successfully secure a job. Beside is a summary of results from students, showing the significant impact that the program has on raising student’s confidence and understanding of the interview process. Some quotes from our students: “I learnt that posture is a big part of body language.” “Great environment and really kind people.” “I learnt the questions they ask and how to answer them correctly.” “I got to practice in a life like interview environment.” “I learnt confidence and the way you appear to people is important.” “I learnt how to be confident in interviews.” “It was really good.” “I learnt how to prepare for interviews.” “The feedback was useful as it helped me realise what I was doing wrong.” “Great workshop!” “I loved it!” “It is amazing.” “I learnt how to control my nerves.” “It was very helpful and I Bracken Ridge Matters Principal's Welcome Term 2, Week 9 | Tuesday 15 June 2021 68 Barfoot Street, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 (07) 3869 7222 www.facebook.com/brackenridgeshs https://brackenridgeshs.eq.edu.au
Transcript of Bracken Ridge Matters
Welcome to our final newsletter for the term As the end of Semester One approaches our school community proudly celebrates yet another wide array of eventsand activities
Worldrsquos Greatest ShaveMany people within our communityrsquos lives have been touched by cancer with leukaemia being a cancer that oftenaffects young people I would like to commend the many brave students and staff who participated in the WorldrsquosGreatest Shave this year Our school raised over $5000 for the Leukaemia Foundation I know that this would nothave been possible without the support of the many parents who consented to their child taking part to help raisefunds or personally donated to the cause Thank you I know that your support is instrumental to the success of ouryoung people I would also like to commend our amazing 2021 Student Leadership Team for their hard work andinfectious enthusiasm This team made the day a tremendous success
High School Experience Days For the last few years our school has been running high school experience days for students in our local primaryschools The purpose of these days is to immerse Year 6 students in life at our school for a day and show themsome of the wonderful opportunities that come along with being a high school student Wersquore currently reviewingthese days and would love to hear your thoughts or feedback about their effectiveness at preparing students forhigh school and acting as a familiarisation program prior to our formal transition day later in the year If you areinterested in giving feedback please email us at adminbrackenridgeshseqeduau so that we can get in touch withyou to hear your thoughts
Beginner Band BlitzOn Friday we were joined by primary school instrumental music students from across the local area for the BeginnerBand Blitz Our instrumental music teacher Mr Clancy-Jones did a wonderful job in the coordination of this hands-onlearning opportunity for primary school music students This event brings students from across the area together sothat they can learn from the collective expertise of a range of instrumental music teachers The event was awonderful showcase of the work Mr Clancy-Jones does within our local area to passionately promote theinstrumental music program to local families
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Clancy-Jones for once again being nominated for the TelstraARIA Music Teacher Awards Congratulations Mr Clancy-Jones we look forward to supporting you in the upcomingstages of these awards
Interview to ImpressWe were once again privileged to be joined by industry professionals as part of the ABCN Interview to Impressprogram last week This program involves professionals from the business sector joining our school to help studentsenhance their interview skills The program often receives very high ratings from studentswho enjoy the opportunity to learn more about the skills that will help them successfully secure a job Beside is a summary of results from students showing the significant impact that the program has on raising studentrsquos confidence and understanding of the interview process
Some quotes from our studentsldquoI learnt that posture is a big part of body languagerdquo ldquoGreat environment and really kind peoplerdquo ldquoI learnt thequestions they ask and how to answer them correctlyrdquo ldquoI got to practice in a life like interview environmentrdquo ldquoI learntconfidence and the way you appear to people is importantrdquo ldquoI learnt how to be confident in interviewsrdquo ldquoIt was reallygoodrdquo ldquoI learnt how to prepare for interviewsrdquo ldquoThe feedback was useful as it helped me realise what I was doingwrongrdquo ldquoGreat workshoprdquo ldquoI loved itrdquo ldquoIt is amazingrdquo ldquoI learnt how to control my nervesrdquo ldquoIt was very helpful and I
Bracken Ridge Matters
Principals Welcome
Term 2 Week 9 | Tuesday 15 June 2021
68 Barfoot Street Bracken Ridge QLD 4017
(07) 3869 7222
wwwfacebookcombrackenridgeshs
httpsbrackenridgeshseqeduau
Steps to enrolmentStep 1 - Submit an Expression of Interest form to 2022brackenridgeshseqeduauStep 2 - You will be contacted to organise a time for a group interview Interviews are typically Thursdayafternoons from 310pmStep 3 - (Optional) 10 minute one on one interviews are available by request (typically Tuesday mornings)Step 4 - Confirmation of enrolment
Visit our website for more information and to download an Expression of Interest formhttpsbrackenridgeshseqeduauenrolments
Semester Reporting and Parent Student and Teacher Conferencing ChangesI would like to remind parents that our Semester One report cards will look different this year As per our previouscommunication throughout the semester we are making important changes to how we report on student progressand meet for parent student and teacher conferencing This year our end of semester reports will no longer publishstandardised comment bank comments Parents will receive a report which provides an update of the level ofachievement or competency effort behaviour homework and interview request
As per Semester 1 our parent teacher interview sessions will be extended to allow more parents the opportunity tohave face to face conversations with teachers Our parent teacher interviews will start earlier at 130pm and rununtil 730pm An additional 10 interview slots per teacher will be added to the program which will allow for morepersonalised targeted feedback and discussions Students are encouraged to attend interviews and activelyparticipate working with their teachers and parents to form meaningful goals and objectives for the term ahead Theschool day will be shortened to accommodate the interviews and supervision will be provided at school for familieswho require it Our Term 3 Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled on 27 July ndash we will share information aboutafternoon supervision closer to the date
The Little MermaidOur students parent volunteers and staff have been hard at work over the last few months preparing for theupcoming production of the Little Mermaid in Semester 2 The musical will run on Friday 23 July and Saturday 24July in our MPSC with families able to purchase tickets online The event will be a wonderful showcase of themusical and performance talent here at Bracken Ridge and I would encourage you and your family to join us for theevent Visit our event page by using the following link httpswwwtrybookingcomBRLM
WORLDS GREATESTSHAVEMonday 7 June 2021
NORTHSIDE BEGINNERBAND BLITZFriday 4 June 2021
When you sacrifice your hair ndash you send a powerful message ofhope
Well done to all our students and staff who participated in ourWorlds Greatest Shave event
Thank you to Tori and Tijanah from The Chermside Cut AboveSalon for being our fantastic hairdressers for the day
We have raised over $5364 to help Aussie families beat bloodcancer
Bracken Ridge State High Schoolwas honoured to host theNorthside Beginner Band Blitz
The day encourages studentsfrom all different schools to cometogether to play in their firstperformance and for moststudents provide them with theirfirst opportunity to play in a band
Throughout this week over 600Grade 4 and first year bandstudents have been performing ata range of state schools inBrisbane
Thank you to the amazinginstrumental music teachers whohave organised this fantastic dayMr Tyson Clancy Jones MsJulianne Schick and Ms MeredithKelly
NASHVILLE STATE SCHOOLUNDER 8S DAYFriday 23 April 2021
SCHOOL DISCOFriday 21 May 2021
On the 21st of May students from the Certificate III in EarlyChildcare Education and Care Course attended Nashville SS tohelp celebrate Under 8rsquos day
It was an absolutely wonderful day Students helped little onesmake magic wands out of sticks and thread spider webs withwool
We would like to thank the school for inviting us to this eventand we look forward to supporting Nashville in the future
Rebecca Flockhart
ALTITUDE DAYMonday 27 April 2021
Altitude Day is a leadership development program run by yLead The day focuses on building confidenceteaching students tangible skills linking them to like-minded peers from other schools and empowering actionThis Year 10 students from Year 9 attended the event at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hereare the thoughts from one of the students who attended
I did sing and dance to lsquoAint no mountain high enoughrsquo It was an amazing day hellip personally I had a blast Everysingle minute of the day we were doing something and it was engaging fun I would 100 recommend it to allother Students and I feel honoured that I got chosen to go We didnt just have fun but we learnt a lot of usefulthings not just for school but for life in general
One thing that I took away from it that just stood out to me were the Potential Keys 1 Play with passion2 Courage before confidence3 Seek support4 Make a plan amp take action 5 Grit amp grow
The presenters explained all of these in unique ways and made it interesting This one really spoke to mebecause Im not the best public speaker but these really helped with just having a simple conversation withsomeone I had never met before Another thing that really caught my attention is the phrase leadership is whoyou are amp what you dordquo It really brings out the meaning and helped me to understand everything a little bit moreSomething I would want implemented into the leadership team would be getting the students to reallyunderstand these key things the power of our choice perspective mindset and goal setting hellip We also had theopportunity to sit next to someone we had never met before and share interests work together and get to knowthings that I honestly never knew before The highlight of the day were the guest speakers Oh my god theywere amazing so inspiring and genuinely nice They all explained and showed us some amazing things Theteam there were so kind and welcoming as we were all overwhelmed If I had the chance to do it all again Iwould One of the best days out I have ever been to
Thank you so much for the opportunity once again
Oh and thank you to Mrs Garrick for buying us ice-creamMackenzie
CHANGES IN BUS SERVICE 2021 Term 3 School Transport
The school has been informed that there will be a change of the operator providing school bus services commencing at thestart of Term 3 2021 (12 July 2021) that may impact on the journey to or from school
Morning and afternoon services for routes 990 991 992 993 994 996 997 998 are presently operated by Hornibrook BusLines however from 12 July 2021 these services will be provided by Transport for Brisbane In order to minimise the risk ofstudents being left behind and to improve safety for students all boarding and alighting from these services will only bepossible from designated bus stops
If you travel to or from school on the above mentioned routes please consult with Translinkrsquos Journey Planner -httpsjptranslinkcomau in the two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 to identify the most suitable bus stop to board or alightfrom
Any questions related to school travel can be directed to Translink via telephone on ph 13 12 30 or via other methods using thelinks available at httpstranslinkcomaucontact-us
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Steps to enrolmentStep 1 - Submit an Expression of Interest form to 2022brackenridgeshseqeduauStep 2 - You will be contacted to organise a time for a group interview Interviews are typically Thursdayafternoons from 310pmStep 3 - (Optional) 10 minute one on one interviews are available by request (typically Tuesday mornings)Step 4 - Confirmation of enrolment
Visit our website for more information and to download an Expression of Interest formhttpsbrackenridgeshseqeduauenrolments
Semester Reporting and Parent Student and Teacher Conferencing ChangesI would like to remind parents that our Semester One report cards will look different this year As per our previouscommunication throughout the semester we are making important changes to how we report on student progressand meet for parent student and teacher conferencing This year our end of semester reports will no longer publishstandardised comment bank comments Parents will receive a report which provides an update of the level ofachievement or competency effort behaviour homework and interview request
As per Semester 1 our parent teacher interview sessions will be extended to allow more parents the opportunity tohave face to face conversations with teachers Our parent teacher interviews will start earlier at 130pm and rununtil 730pm An additional 10 interview slots per teacher will be added to the program which will allow for morepersonalised targeted feedback and discussions Students are encouraged to attend interviews and activelyparticipate working with their teachers and parents to form meaningful goals and objectives for the term ahead Theschool day will be shortened to accommodate the interviews and supervision will be provided at school for familieswho require it Our Term 3 Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled on 27 July ndash we will share information aboutafternoon supervision closer to the date
The Little MermaidOur students parent volunteers and staff have been hard at work over the last few months preparing for theupcoming production of the Little Mermaid in Semester 2 The musical will run on Friday 23 July and Saturday 24July in our MPSC with families able to purchase tickets online The event will be a wonderful showcase of themusical and performance talent here at Bracken Ridge and I would encourage you and your family to join us for theevent Visit our event page by using the following link httpswwwtrybookingcomBRLM
WORLDS GREATESTSHAVEMonday 7 June 2021
NORTHSIDE BEGINNERBAND BLITZFriday 4 June 2021
When you sacrifice your hair ndash you send a powerful message ofhope
Well done to all our students and staff who participated in ourWorlds Greatest Shave event
Thank you to Tori and Tijanah from The Chermside Cut AboveSalon for being our fantastic hairdressers for the day
We have raised over $5364 to help Aussie families beat bloodcancer
Bracken Ridge State High Schoolwas honoured to host theNorthside Beginner Band Blitz
The day encourages studentsfrom all different schools to cometogether to play in their firstperformance and for moststudents provide them with theirfirst opportunity to play in a band
Throughout this week over 600Grade 4 and first year bandstudents have been performing ata range of state schools inBrisbane
Thank you to the amazinginstrumental music teachers whohave organised this fantastic dayMr Tyson Clancy Jones MsJulianne Schick and Ms MeredithKelly
NASHVILLE STATE SCHOOLUNDER 8S DAYFriday 23 April 2021
SCHOOL DISCOFriday 21 May 2021
On the 21st of May students from the Certificate III in EarlyChildcare Education and Care Course attended Nashville SS tohelp celebrate Under 8rsquos day
It was an absolutely wonderful day Students helped little onesmake magic wands out of sticks and thread spider webs withwool
We would like to thank the school for inviting us to this eventand we look forward to supporting Nashville in the future
Rebecca Flockhart
ALTITUDE DAYMonday 27 April 2021
Altitude Day is a leadership development program run by yLead The day focuses on building confidenceteaching students tangible skills linking them to like-minded peers from other schools and empowering actionThis Year 10 students from Year 9 attended the event at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hereare the thoughts from one of the students who attended
I did sing and dance to lsquoAint no mountain high enoughrsquo It was an amazing day hellip personally I had a blast Everysingle minute of the day we were doing something and it was engaging fun I would 100 recommend it to allother Students and I feel honoured that I got chosen to go We didnt just have fun but we learnt a lot of usefulthings not just for school but for life in general
One thing that I took away from it that just stood out to me were the Potential Keys 1 Play with passion2 Courage before confidence3 Seek support4 Make a plan amp take action 5 Grit amp grow
The presenters explained all of these in unique ways and made it interesting This one really spoke to mebecause Im not the best public speaker but these really helped with just having a simple conversation withsomeone I had never met before Another thing that really caught my attention is the phrase leadership is whoyou are amp what you dordquo It really brings out the meaning and helped me to understand everything a little bit moreSomething I would want implemented into the leadership team would be getting the students to reallyunderstand these key things the power of our choice perspective mindset and goal setting hellip We also had theopportunity to sit next to someone we had never met before and share interests work together and get to knowthings that I honestly never knew before The highlight of the day were the guest speakers Oh my god theywere amazing so inspiring and genuinely nice They all explained and showed us some amazing things Theteam there were so kind and welcoming as we were all overwhelmed If I had the chance to do it all again Iwould One of the best days out I have ever been to
Thank you so much for the opportunity once again
Oh and thank you to Mrs Garrick for buying us ice-creamMackenzie
CHANGES IN BUS SERVICE 2021 Term 3 School Transport
The school has been informed that there will be a change of the operator providing school bus services commencing at thestart of Term 3 2021 (12 July 2021) that may impact on the journey to or from school
Morning and afternoon services for routes 990 991 992 993 994 996 997 998 are presently operated by Hornibrook BusLines however from 12 July 2021 these services will be provided by Transport for Brisbane In order to minimise the risk ofstudents being left behind and to improve safety for students all boarding and alighting from these services will only bepossible from designated bus stops
If you travel to or from school on the above mentioned routes please consult with Translinkrsquos Journey Planner -httpsjptranslinkcomau in the two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 to identify the most suitable bus stop to board or alightfrom
Any questions related to school travel can be directed to Translink via telephone on ph 13 12 30 or via other methods using thelinks available at httpstranslinkcomaucontact-us
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WORLDS GREATESTSHAVEMonday 7 June 2021
NORTHSIDE BEGINNERBAND BLITZFriday 4 June 2021
When you sacrifice your hair ndash you send a powerful message ofhope
Well done to all our students and staff who participated in ourWorlds Greatest Shave event
Thank you to Tori and Tijanah from The Chermside Cut AboveSalon for being our fantastic hairdressers for the day
We have raised over $5364 to help Aussie families beat bloodcancer
Bracken Ridge State High Schoolwas honoured to host theNorthside Beginner Band Blitz
The day encourages studentsfrom all different schools to cometogether to play in their firstperformance and for moststudents provide them with theirfirst opportunity to play in a band
Throughout this week over 600Grade 4 and first year bandstudents have been performing ata range of state schools inBrisbane
Thank you to the amazinginstrumental music teachers whohave organised this fantastic dayMr Tyson Clancy Jones MsJulianne Schick and Ms MeredithKelly
NASHVILLE STATE SCHOOLUNDER 8S DAYFriday 23 April 2021
SCHOOL DISCOFriday 21 May 2021
On the 21st of May students from the Certificate III in EarlyChildcare Education and Care Course attended Nashville SS tohelp celebrate Under 8rsquos day
It was an absolutely wonderful day Students helped little onesmake magic wands out of sticks and thread spider webs withwool
We would like to thank the school for inviting us to this eventand we look forward to supporting Nashville in the future
Rebecca Flockhart
ALTITUDE DAYMonday 27 April 2021
Altitude Day is a leadership development program run by yLead The day focuses on building confidenceteaching students tangible skills linking them to like-minded peers from other schools and empowering actionThis Year 10 students from Year 9 attended the event at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hereare the thoughts from one of the students who attended
I did sing and dance to lsquoAint no mountain high enoughrsquo It was an amazing day hellip personally I had a blast Everysingle minute of the day we were doing something and it was engaging fun I would 100 recommend it to allother Students and I feel honoured that I got chosen to go We didnt just have fun but we learnt a lot of usefulthings not just for school but for life in general
One thing that I took away from it that just stood out to me were the Potential Keys 1 Play with passion2 Courage before confidence3 Seek support4 Make a plan amp take action 5 Grit amp grow
The presenters explained all of these in unique ways and made it interesting This one really spoke to mebecause Im not the best public speaker but these really helped with just having a simple conversation withsomeone I had never met before Another thing that really caught my attention is the phrase leadership is whoyou are amp what you dordquo It really brings out the meaning and helped me to understand everything a little bit moreSomething I would want implemented into the leadership team would be getting the students to reallyunderstand these key things the power of our choice perspective mindset and goal setting hellip We also had theopportunity to sit next to someone we had never met before and share interests work together and get to knowthings that I honestly never knew before The highlight of the day were the guest speakers Oh my god theywere amazing so inspiring and genuinely nice They all explained and showed us some amazing things Theteam there were so kind and welcoming as we were all overwhelmed If I had the chance to do it all again Iwould One of the best days out I have ever been to
Thank you so much for the opportunity once again
Oh and thank you to Mrs Garrick for buying us ice-creamMackenzie
CHANGES IN BUS SERVICE 2021 Term 3 School Transport
The school has been informed that there will be a change of the operator providing school bus services commencing at thestart of Term 3 2021 (12 July 2021) that may impact on the journey to or from school
Morning and afternoon services for routes 990 991 992 993 994 996 997 998 are presently operated by Hornibrook BusLines however from 12 July 2021 these services will be provided by Transport for Brisbane In order to minimise the risk ofstudents being left behind and to improve safety for students all boarding and alighting from these services will only bepossible from designated bus stops
If you travel to or from school on the above mentioned routes please consult with Translinkrsquos Journey Planner -httpsjptranslinkcomau in the two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 to identify the most suitable bus stop to board or alightfrom
Any questions related to school travel can be directed to Translink via telephone on ph 13 12 30 or via other methods using thelinks available at httpstranslinkcomaucontact-us
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
NASHVILLE STATE SCHOOLUNDER 8S DAYFriday 23 April 2021
SCHOOL DISCOFriday 21 May 2021
On the 21st of May students from the Certificate III in EarlyChildcare Education and Care Course attended Nashville SS tohelp celebrate Under 8rsquos day
It was an absolutely wonderful day Students helped little onesmake magic wands out of sticks and thread spider webs withwool
We would like to thank the school for inviting us to this eventand we look forward to supporting Nashville in the future
Rebecca Flockhart
ALTITUDE DAYMonday 27 April 2021
Altitude Day is a leadership development program run by yLead The day focuses on building confidenceteaching students tangible skills linking them to like-minded peers from other schools and empowering actionThis Year 10 students from Year 9 attended the event at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hereare the thoughts from one of the students who attended
I did sing and dance to lsquoAint no mountain high enoughrsquo It was an amazing day hellip personally I had a blast Everysingle minute of the day we were doing something and it was engaging fun I would 100 recommend it to allother Students and I feel honoured that I got chosen to go We didnt just have fun but we learnt a lot of usefulthings not just for school but for life in general
One thing that I took away from it that just stood out to me were the Potential Keys 1 Play with passion2 Courage before confidence3 Seek support4 Make a plan amp take action 5 Grit amp grow
The presenters explained all of these in unique ways and made it interesting This one really spoke to mebecause Im not the best public speaker but these really helped with just having a simple conversation withsomeone I had never met before Another thing that really caught my attention is the phrase leadership is whoyou are amp what you dordquo It really brings out the meaning and helped me to understand everything a little bit moreSomething I would want implemented into the leadership team would be getting the students to reallyunderstand these key things the power of our choice perspective mindset and goal setting hellip We also had theopportunity to sit next to someone we had never met before and share interests work together and get to knowthings that I honestly never knew before The highlight of the day were the guest speakers Oh my god theywere amazing so inspiring and genuinely nice They all explained and showed us some amazing things Theteam there were so kind and welcoming as we were all overwhelmed If I had the chance to do it all again Iwould One of the best days out I have ever been to
Thank you so much for the opportunity once again
Oh and thank you to Mrs Garrick for buying us ice-creamMackenzie
CHANGES IN BUS SERVICE 2021 Term 3 School Transport
The school has been informed that there will be a change of the operator providing school bus services commencing at thestart of Term 3 2021 (12 July 2021) that may impact on the journey to or from school
Morning and afternoon services for routes 990 991 992 993 994 996 997 998 are presently operated by Hornibrook BusLines however from 12 July 2021 these services will be provided by Transport for Brisbane In order to minimise the risk ofstudents being left behind and to improve safety for students all boarding and alighting from these services will only bepossible from designated bus stops
If you travel to or from school on the above mentioned routes please consult with Translinkrsquos Journey Planner -httpsjptranslinkcomau in the two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 to identify the most suitable bus stop to board or alightfrom
Any questions related to school travel can be directed to Translink via telephone on ph 13 12 30 or via other methods using thelinks available at httpstranslinkcomaucontact-us
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ALTITUDE DAYMonday 27 April 2021
Altitude Day is a leadership development program run by yLead The day focuses on building confidenceteaching students tangible skills linking them to like-minded peers from other schools and empowering actionThis Year 10 students from Year 9 attended the event at Brisbane City Hall on Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hereare the thoughts from one of the students who attended
I did sing and dance to lsquoAint no mountain high enoughrsquo It was an amazing day hellip personally I had a blast Everysingle minute of the day we were doing something and it was engaging fun I would 100 recommend it to allother Students and I feel honoured that I got chosen to go We didnt just have fun but we learnt a lot of usefulthings not just for school but for life in general
One thing that I took away from it that just stood out to me were the Potential Keys 1 Play with passion2 Courage before confidence3 Seek support4 Make a plan amp take action 5 Grit amp grow
The presenters explained all of these in unique ways and made it interesting This one really spoke to mebecause Im not the best public speaker but these really helped with just having a simple conversation withsomeone I had never met before Another thing that really caught my attention is the phrase leadership is whoyou are amp what you dordquo It really brings out the meaning and helped me to understand everything a little bit moreSomething I would want implemented into the leadership team would be getting the students to reallyunderstand these key things the power of our choice perspective mindset and goal setting hellip We also had theopportunity to sit next to someone we had never met before and share interests work together and get to knowthings that I honestly never knew before The highlight of the day were the guest speakers Oh my god theywere amazing so inspiring and genuinely nice They all explained and showed us some amazing things Theteam there were so kind and welcoming as we were all overwhelmed If I had the chance to do it all again Iwould One of the best days out I have ever been to
Thank you so much for the opportunity once again
Oh and thank you to Mrs Garrick for buying us ice-creamMackenzie
CHANGES IN BUS SERVICE 2021 Term 3 School Transport
The school has been informed that there will be a change of the operator providing school bus services commencing at thestart of Term 3 2021 (12 July 2021) that may impact on the journey to or from school
Morning and afternoon services for routes 990 991 992 993 994 996 997 998 are presently operated by Hornibrook BusLines however from 12 July 2021 these services will be provided by Transport for Brisbane In order to minimise the risk ofstudents being left behind and to improve safety for students all boarding and alighting from these services will only bepossible from designated bus stops
If you travel to or from school on the above mentioned routes please consult with Translinkrsquos Journey Planner -httpsjptranslinkcomau in the two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 to identify the most suitable bus stop to board or alightfrom
Any questions related to school travel can be directed to Translink via telephone on ph 13 12 30 or via other methods using thelinks available at httpstranslinkcomaucontact-us
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Semester One Reports will be emailed to families on Friday 25 June 2021 and a printed copy will be mailed homefor all students from years 7 to 12 This mail out will also contain a range of other documents and importantinformation relevant to the year level your students are in Look out for its arrival in the first week of the holidaysPlease be aware that we do not have the capacity to release reports prior to this date
ParentTeacherStudent Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 27 July from 130pm until 700pm This event istaking place a week later this year because we have our Musical as our focus in Week 2 Information about ourinterview format and the online booking system for appointments will be sent home with Reports Bookings openWednesday 30 June from 900am and will close on Monday 26 July at 900pm If you do not have internet accessor have difficulty making bookings you may ring the school for assistance
I urge you to make bookings promptly as many teachersrsquo time slots fill quickly If a teacher becomes fully bookedplease indicate using the online request for teacher contact to discuss issues Teachers will request an interview ifthey consider it vital to speak directly with you however most parents initiate interviews even if not requested bythe teacher Finally remember each interview is only ten minutes in duration If more significant issues need to bediscussed it is best to make another time on another day suitable to both you and the teacher Also note that ifyour sondaughter has a teacher who works with them for two subjectsrsquo only one booking slot can be allocatedhowever both subjects can be discussed When parents and teachers work in close partnership the very bestacademic outcomes are achievable We look forward to seeing many parentscarers in attendance at this eventwhich will be our second and final one for the year
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATEMrs Garrick
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Semester One Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 June 2021A printed copy mailed home to students in all year levels the same day
ParentTeacherStudent Evening
Tuesday 27 July from 130pm to 700pmBooking details will be sent home with Reports
Parents log on to lsquoParent Teacher Onlinersquo via the school websiteBookings open Wednesday 30 June 900am and close Monday 26 July
at 900pmFamilies without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC librariesFor further assistance contact Ms Rosina Campbell on 3869 7222
Year 10 Work Experience
In the final week of this term some students in Year 10 will participate in a Work Experience Program that will enablethem to experience the world of work as well as provide them with an opportunity to observe a workplace pathway inwhich they are interested Unfortunately due to the impact of COVID-19 we were not able to facilitate placementsfor all Year 10 students Instead we will hold our first Bracken Ridge SHS Work and Careers Expo The three-dayExpo will feature talks from industry and business leaders universities and TAFE Students will participate in jobinterview workshops and spend time exploring senior pathways On Friday students will receive a draft line structurefor Years 11-12 Soon subject selection videos will be uploaded to our school YouTube channel Students areencouraged to discuss the subjects available with their parentscarers
YEAR 10UPDATEMs Mare
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
The year 11 and 12 students have just completed exams and assessment forsemester 1 An academic audit of how they are tracking towards a QCE willoccur once reports are finalised Students in year 11 will meet with theiracademic coach early term 3 to review their pathways and put any supportmechanisms required in place
Rose our Guidance Officer will be meeting with year 12 students in Term 3 todevelop their transition plan post school
We were very fortunate in Pathways and Transitions (PAT) to have a visit bythe Submariners of the Australian Navy They spoke with interested year101112 students on the Navy and in particular submarine life and careeroptions Students and staff were really fascinated by the opportunities that areavailable in defence We also welcomed Scott Mollica from Sarina Russo whodiscussed best practice in applying for jobs with the year 12s looking atresumes cover letters and professionalism
Students in years 10 and 11 attended the Career Expo at the ConventionCentre and came back to school with a vast array of information on coursescareer pathways and a lot of pens
Ms Jennings and Katie visited the Eatons Hill hotel on Tuesday to speak to theEvents Manager and check out the room and format for the Formal Studentshave voted for the theme to be Hollywood Glamour We are looking forward toseeing how the formal committee creates a night to remember
Year 11 students have voted to select the senior jersey design for 2022
How the QCE is calculatedHow the ATAR is calculatedHow to apply to QTAC and key datesWhy ALL students should be submitting a QTAC applicationScholarship ndash what are they and how to applyPathways interviewsQTAC GuideWork preparation programsWhat to expect in Terms 3 and 4Survival tips for parents and students
Date Monday 21 JuneTime5-6pm
Hosted by the Senior Schooling Team
Topics covered will include
There is much current educational andpsychological research highlighting thepowerful impact that physical activity
has on intellectual emotional andmental wellbeing aiding young people in
building strong and meaningfulconnections with each other and theadults within their school communityThis was definitely evident during ourpre-athletic events and we can see by
the large number of student participantsthat aathletics time is upon us
All students in Year 7 to 9 and the PEstudents in 10 to 12 have been busy
preparing and training (in class time) forthe athletics carnival in term 3 Pre-
events have begun and all students arenotified of these events through daily
notices Student interest in completinghas been outstanding These events
will continue until our carnival
Our full day Athletics carnival will beheld Friday 16 July 2021 This is acompulsory school event and all
students are expected to attend ineither full sports uniform or house
colours or in the lsquoTradiersquo theme Asthere are a number of field and trackevents occurring on the day the riskassessment for the carnival is high
Every precaution will be taken toensure hazards are minimised
Even though it is winter the UV indexcan still be high Therefore it is still
essential students bring and wear hatsapply sunscreen throughout the day anddrink plenty of fluids Our tuckshop will
be open and selling a variety of foodand drinks on this day
Parents are also most welcome to
attend and we look forward to yourenthusiastic support If you are
attending you will be required toregister at the school office andcomplete the COVID check-in
We wish all students the best of luck
Mrs Kylie Price
HoD HPE Sport
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTUPDATEMrs Huff
SENIOR SCHOOL
YOUR PATHWAY POSTSCHOOL EVENING
SPORT
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE amp EVENTS CALENDAR
Each day we have a range of exciting activities occurring before during lunch and after school These activitieschange each week to ensure students have access to a variety of co-curricular activities
Why not come along and try out some of the activities
Term Dates
Term 2 Mon 19 April - Fri 25 June Public Holidays 26 April and 3 MayHolidays Sat 26 June - Sun 11 July
Term 3 Mon 12 July - Fri 17 September Student free day Fri 3 SeptemberHolidays Sat 18 September - Sun 3 October
Term 4 Tues 5 October - Fri 10 DecemberPublic Holidays Mon 4 OctoberHolidays Sat 11 December 2021 - 2022
Key Dates - Term Two
Week 9 - NAIDOC Celebration Week156 12MUP Excursion L2156 Sports Program 3-4pm166 Half day senior athletics176 1112 MUS Excursion186 1112VTM + 11MRN Seaworld Excursion
Week 10216 Year 10 Work Experience216 1112HSS + VCB work placement (all wk)216 Concert Band workshop216 Yr12 Info night 500pm ndash Pathways interviews226 Half day junior athletics226 Strings Busking event236 AHS UQ Museum Excursion236 Year 10 Work Experience program (on site)236 Music Performance night246 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Year 10 work experience program (on site)256 Stage Band workshop256 Full day musical rehearsals staff and students all day256 Semester One Reports issued
Key Dates - Term Three
Week 1127 First day of Term 3127 Year 7 and 8 GEG rotation137 Year 11 and 12 Academic coaching167 Athletics Carnival
Week 2197 9CIV onsite event197 Year 12 Pathway interviews commence197 Year 1112 Academic Coaching207 Twilight Musical Rehearsals (3-7pm)217 12MHS Dusted Off Performance227 Musical Matinee - Primary schools237 Musical 5pm - 10pm247 Musical 5pm - 10pm
Week 3267 Year 10 subject selection forum277 11LEG QCAT onsite277 9GEG Maleny Diaries excursion277 Winter sport Jnr finals277 ParentTeacher Interviews 130pm - 730pm287 8HUM Mt Cootha Excursion297 1112 HSP Excursion297 Australian Maths Comp307 9HPE Excursion
COMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMUNITY NOTICES
