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JUNE NEWSLETTER 2017

FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

Education is an exciting environment with changes and growth taking place all the time.  Two significant areas of change and growth are senior schooling and reading.

Changes to Senior Schooling:

Planning for this crucial change to Senior Schooling in Queensland continues at Capalaba State College. Last week members of staff attended the second scheduled QCAA Schooling Forums. These changes will impact significantly on the present Year 9 students but it could possibly have some impact on present Year 10 students depending on choices made. It is important to realize that this is a Dual Senior Assessment System - internal and external assessment [External Exams]. More on this story as it unfolds. 

Reading:

Our focus on reading has continued with professional learning for key staff members on the Senior and Junior Campus.  Initially they will build capacity with Text Complexity and Text Dependent Questioning and then share their expertise with all staff so that they embed the implementation of the effective and expected literacy practices in their planning and teaching.  Our College is currently on track in reaching our SMART Goal which is... 'by the end of 2017 the leadership team will have confidence with text complexity and text dependent questioning and will have success with classroom practice.’ We are committed to meeting this challenge for our students and look forward to updating the community with our remarkable moments. Happy safe holidays.Bronwyn JohnstoneCollege Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER

22 June                    Term 2  Reports emailed

22 June                     PTO bookings open at 3pm (Year 7-12)

23 June                     Junior & Senior Athletics Carnival

23 June                     Colour Fun Run - Whole College

23 June                     Last day of Term 2

9 July                        Redlands Eisteddfod

10 July                      First day of Term 3

11 July                      PTO bookings close at 9am (Year 7-12)

11 July                      Year 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews 3pm to 7pm

12-14 July                 Year 11 Leadership Camp

20 July                      Year 7 Gala Day

1 August                   Year 9 into 10 Information Evening - 5.45pm to 6.45pm

1 August                   Year 10 into 11 Information Evening - 7.00pm to 9.00pm 

JUNIOR SECONDARY

Year 7 Canberra Trip NEXT TERM!

We are very excited about our upcoming year 7 trip to Sydney, Canberra and the snow that takes place in term 3 from the 31st of July – 4th August. For some of our students this will be their first time flying and their first time experiencing snow!

After flying into Sydney the students will be visiting Taronga Zoo before taking a ferry over to the Sydney Opera House to take in the sights. We will then enjoy a bus ride to Canberra where we will be staying at the Australian Institute of Sport.  Just some of the places the students will experience over the following week are; the Australian War Memorial, Discovery Zone, the Royal Australian Mint, Questacon, Parliament House, National Museum of Australia and the snow at Perisher.

For the lucky students that are participating in this trip, if you have any outstanding forms please make sure you get them back to the office as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have forms still outstanding please email Mrs Suter on fsute4@eq.edu.au

Fiona Suter                                                                                                    Dean of Junior Secondary

SENIOR CAMPUS SPORT

Senior Campus Sport Report – A sensational first half!

Term one saw outstanding results from our talented sports teams and coaches and with term two and the beginning of winter sports seasons, there have been even more remarkable results!

In week six of this term, the Year 8 and 9 High Performing Volleyball teams travelled to Toowoomba to compete in the Queensland Intermediate Volleyball Schools Cup tournament.  The boys teams played some marvellous sets and won many noteworthy points however missed out on a place in the grand final and finished 9th and 11th respectively.  The girls teams had an amazing tournament, with the Year 9 girls entering, and winning, division one.  The Year 8 girls were required to enter up an age group, playing in Year 9 Division Three.  The girls only lost one set all tournament and happily carried the gold medal back home with them. The Year 8 High Performing team are now very excited for their own competition, the Junior Schools Cup on the Gold Coast later on this year. 

We will also host the Queensland Senior Volleyball Schools Cup in term three. A senior girls and boys team will enter.  After such amazing results, members of the Year 8 and 9 High Performing Sport Program have been offered to trial for these Senior teams.   The Year 7 girls and boys High Performing Volleyball students are currently training hard and will also compete in the Junior Schools Cup in term four. 

At the end of the term, Year 7 students competed in their first winter Gala Day.  This tournament will hold one more Gala day, early into term 3.  The High Performing Volleyball girls are in a comfortable position, with both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams placing first in their pool.  The boys Rugby League and girls Netball teams also put up a hard fight and narrowly missed out on a top three finish.  On top of our many district representatives in term 1, we had five more talented Junior Secondary athletes make District and Metropolitan Representative Teams across AFL, Baseball, Touch Football and Basketball.

 

The Capalaba Cup!

This term, students at the College participated in the first Capalaba Cup Basketball Tournament to celebrate the opening of our recently refurbished basketball courts. We were hoping for 28 students to make four teams and ended up with 75 students getting involved allowing for 12 teams across 3 different divisions to contest for the championship. Each of our leaders were represented well by their respective teams – the Johnstone Jaguars, the Barrett Bears, the Mayfield Mustangs and the French Frogs – however ultimately there could only be one winner in each competition. The Barrett Bears took our the Development league title whilst the Johnstone Jaguars took out both the Premier and Senior Cup titles in what was a very even and competitive tournament. It doesn’t end there though as in coming weeks, students will be participating in an ‘All-Star’ week program with a three point shootout, a dunk comp and an all-star game played against the teachers. It’s been a big term for basketball at Capalaba State College!!!

 

ARTS UPDATE

Upcoming Events - Redlands Eisteddfod - Sunday 9th July at Ormiston College (Lingo Lin Performing Arts Centre)

It’s been a very busy term for the Dance department. The College Dance Teams competed in their first Eisteddfod on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of June at the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge (BPAC). Both teams did a fantastic job and held their own in a very tough competition, the Junior Dance Team was awarded a Highly Commended for their Contemporary piece. Our next Eisteddfod is the Redlands Eisteddfod at Ormiston College on the 9th of July. As the Redlands Eisteddfod is held in the local area we would love the support of family, friends and the community to come along to cheer on our talented Dance Team. The session starts at 9am at the Lingo Lin Performing Arts Centre, Ormiston College – Sturgeon Street. Tickets can be purchased on the day. We hope you can join us on the day in supporting these talented students. 

Drama ProductionsYear 9 Drama students have completed a unit title, From Page to Stage. They have focussed on interpreting script and creating characters. The unit culminated in a season of four performances to different audiences enabling students to build their confidence 

and skills as performers and technicians.

Year 10 Drama students have successfully premiered Glitch: an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The script was devised by the Year 10 class especially for an audience of students from years 5 and 6, and written by talented Year 10 Drama student, Tyson Franks.

Year 11 and  12 Drama and Drama in Practice students hosted the intriguing Stuck! An Anywhere Theatre Production. The promenade theatre tour on 25 May featured students performing extracts from classic 19th and 20th century plays in non-traditional performance spaces around the Senior Campus. The tour was hosted by a ‘Big Brother’ via the College Radio system, and tour guides who were ‘stuck’ in a cycle of endlessly repeating the tour...

ArtsFest 2017

On 25 May, over 200 students from years 5 and 6 from the Junior Campus and Coolnwynpin State School participated in a day of arts education workshops led by our Senior Campus specialist teacher artists. The day culminated with an inspiring concert with performances showcasing our Senior Campus Concert and Big Bands, Dance Teams, class Music and Dance students. Over 150 of our Senior Campus students were involved as performers, techs, roadies, workshop assistants and tour guides. Well done to all!

Premier’s Reading Challenge – Progress Report The Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual state-wide initiative that aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read widely for pleasure and learning. For students in Years 7 to 9 to successfully complete the challenge they must read fifteen books during the reading period. Students who complete the challenge have their efforts recognised through the receipt of a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland.

There is no compulsory reading list for the challenge. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability.

This is week 5 of the Challenge. To be on target, participating students should now have read five books. Please encourage your child to get involved in the Challenge and encourage their reading.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDED

In the end it came down to just ten minutes of brutal attacking chess.

Bailey P overcame a much higher-rated opponent in Michael M to claim the 11th College Chess Championship.

Bailey dominated the game from the outset. Winning his opponent’s queen in an early exchange, Bailey relentlessly exploited his opponent’s weakened defence to expose the king and force an early and decisive checkmate.

Runner-up Michael M lost just 3 of his 9 matches in the tournament, but two of those losses were to the ultimate champion Bailey. Sets the scene for an interesting rivalry in next year’s championship.

Trophies for the finalists, and certificates of participation for all who entered the tournament will be presented on assembly next term.

  Michael M manoeuvres in vain while Bailey P waits to deliver his coup de grâce 

JUNIOR CAMPUS SPORT

Term 2 has been an eventful term for sport.

Year 5 and 6 students participated in Cluster Sport this term. They represented the College well and had an enjoyable day competing against other schools in our district.

Athletics training has come to an end and field events have commenced with the carnival looming.Our Oztag teams are coming to the end of training and are ready for the All Schools Tournament the first week back in term 3. 

Good luck to all of our teams in their future competitions. 

JUNIOR CAMPUS NEWS

YEAR  4 LIVING HISTORY

Tuesday, May 30 was the day of our History Incursion. Actors were our hosts and they showed and explained what life was like in the 1700s. Some of us were selected to join in the drama- ask Jenkins (Isabelle is her Year 4 name) what it was like to be a man servant! As we proceeded through our incursion, our hosts let us touch, look, smell and wear some of the articles they had brought along. They had weapons, food, clothing and tools and we all enjoyed smelling the 2 year old dried meat! I am thankful that I was not living in those days!

We also did some fun bush dancing where we had to dance with a partner and we were puffed out by the end. After the dance we did some activities like the children in the 1700s might have played. We had a fun and exciting game of Ship, Sea and Shore and had a competition throwing horse shoes. The girls won and the boys were not happy! The day finished with a Tug-O-War between the Sailors, Convicts, Red Coats and Settlers. The team of Sailors were the strongest. Then we thanked our hosts for a memorable day.

Written by Nicolle

Year 1 Library Excursion

On Wednesday the 7th of June, Year 1 students visited the Capalaba Library.  We had an enjoyable time listening to a number of stories told by a member of the Library’s staff and then had the opportunity to complete a craft activity. We spent some time browsing and enjoying the many childrens books that can be loaned by students and families.  Thank you to the many parents who accompanied us on the excursion assisting us with the supervision of students.  A great time was had by all.

Year 1 Teachers

National Simultaneous Storytime 2017

On the 24th of May at 11:30am, 4/5/6D invited 4A and Prep C to celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime, an annually held event that sees thousands of participants across Australia share the same story at the same time. National Simultaneous Storytime is a campaign that aims to encourage more children to read and enjoy books. Now in its 17th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. This year the children listened and enjoyed “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon” written by Tony Wilson, illustrated by Laura Woodby and interpreted into Auslan (Australia Sign Language) by Michelle Goodison.

Junior Campus Competes in Readers Cup 2017 The Queensland Regional Readers Cup Competition - Bayside District night was held at Cleveland this month between 20 teams from Year 5 and 6 Bayside schools. Capalaba Junior Campus fielded a strong team of five Year 6 girls who had to prepare by studying 5 books in depth, quizzing each other on specific story details. Ms Griffiths 6A was the team manager and Readers Cup judge. On the night a quiz master hosted 6 rounds of challenging questions taken from each story. Our team was very happy with their performance and they were also entertained by author of one of the Readers Cup books ‘Zakora #1: The Fyrelit Tragedy’ Nicholas Lochel who explained how he and his sister have written their successful novel series.

Debating returns to Junior Campus

After a 15 years hiatus junior debating has returned. Our fresh new team of Year 6 girls Paige, Jade, Aurora and Charlotte prepared well and Ethan stood in a chairman for the night. Debate argued for and against whether large animals should not be kept in zoos. For a first outing the team had a very respectable performance and most of all they had fun. Both teams took home a win so it was great night at the host school Adventist College.

 

Year 3 Cooking Day

This term, Year 3 learned how to write and follow a procedure. To celebrate our learning, we got to follow a recipe to make some delicious damper and lovely lemonade scones! We are not sure if the best part was getting our hands covered in dough or eating the final product! Well done to Year 3. 

By Miss Hunting 

CHANGES TO PAYMENT DAYS AND UNIFORM SHOP TIMES

The Uniform Shop at the Senior Campus will be open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays between 8am and 2pm.Hats, Library Bags and Swimming caps can be purchased from the Junior Campus during the above times.

Payments can be made at both campuses on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays between 8am and 2pm.

 REACHOUT AND TWITTER TEAM UP TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BAD WORLD NEWS In an age of digital communications, young people are increasingly affected by huge amounts of content and news that is shared online – which sometimes can be upsetting and confusing, or the debates very polarising. ReachOut CEO Jono Nicholas said, “We’re more connected than ever, which has so many positives; however, sometimes it feels like we are bombarded with negative world news like natural disasters or terrorist attacks every time we look at our phones.

“ReachOut has been a trusted service of young people for over 18 years for things that are going in their life like exam stress, relationship issues, bullying or trouble at home. In recent years however we’ve noticed that negative world news, as well as the divisive and often polarising conversations online and on social media, can be distressing for young people even though they may not have a personal connection with the event or conversation.

“It’s important that we empower young people with the skills to navigate these issues; understand why they are affected; recognise when they need to switch off; and generate positive outlets for any feelings of anger or sadness.

“It’s also a way that we can deliver support to young people in the settings they are already comfortable using, such as social media, rather than relying on them having to come to a service for help.”

It can sometimes feel like bad news follows us around. Phones, social media and WiFi make news spread like wildfire, and when something bad breaks, it’s tough to unplug. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed by the news, especially when good news stories often seem hard to come by. So, if you’re feeling down about the world, we’ve got some tips for you.

  This might help if:

·        You've been feeling overwhelmed by the news·        You don’t know how to react to bad world news       ·        You’re finding it hard to disconnect from the media

 

 

Reacting to bad world news

There are endless kinds of news stories that can make you feel really down. Some common reactions to bad world news include feeling: 

Anxious and worried Depressed and sad Helpless Confused Angry  

Why does bad world news affect us?On a planet with about seven billion people, it’s really easy to feel disconnected. But when a world tragedy strikes, 

HEALTH WELLBEING AND SAFETY 

Dear Parents

Have you had a recent dental check-up, we have free dental appointments available right now!

 All children aged four through to Year 10 are eligible for FREE dental care at our clinics. All adults and children with a Centrelink, healthcare or Pension Card are also eligible.  You can choose the clinic most convenient for you.

Please call 1300 300 850 to book an appointment for your child.

There is know no need to wait on line when you call– just leave your contact phone number and our friendly staff will call you back.

You can choose the dental clinic you wish to attend.  

For more about Metro South Oral Health and services we provide please visit our website:     or contact us via email: metrosouthoralhealth@health.qld.gov.au Yours sincerelyMetro South Oral Health

 REACHOUT AND TWITTER TEAM UP TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BAD WORLD NEWS In an age of digital communications, young people are increasingly affected by huge amounts of content and news that is shared online – which sometimes can be upsetting and confusing, or the debates very polarising. ReachOut CEO Jono Nicholas said, “We’re more connected than ever, which has so many positives; however, sometimes it feels like we are bombarded with negative world news like natural disasters or terrorist attacks every time we look at our phones.

“ReachOut has been a trusted service of young people for over 18 years for things that are going in their life like exam stress, relationship issues, bullying or trouble at home. In recent years however we’ve noticed that negative world news, as well as the divisive and often polarising conversations online and on social media, can be distressing for young people even though they may not have a personal connection with the event or conversation.

“It’s important that we empower young people with the skills to navigate these issues; understand why they are affected; recognise when they need to switch off; and generate positive outlets for any feelings of anger or sadness.

“It’s also a way that we can deliver support to young people in the settings they are already comfortable using, such as social media, rather than relying on them having to come to a service for help.”

It can sometimes feel like bad news follows us around. Phones, social media and WiFi make news spread like wildfire, and when something bad breaks, it’s tough to unplug. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed by the news, especially when good news stories often seem hard to come by. So, if you’re feeling down about the world, we’ve got some tips for you.

  This might help if:

·        You've been feeling overwhelmed by the news·        You don’t know how to react to bad world news       ·        You’re finding it hard to disconnect from the media

 

 

Reacting to bad world news

There are endless kinds of news stories that can make you feel really down. Some common reactions to bad world news include feeling: 

Anxious and worried Depressed and sad Helpless Confused Angry  

Why does bad world news affect us?On a planet with about seven billion people, it’s really easy to feel disconnected. But when a world tragedy strikes, 

   

PCYC NEWS

 

P&C NEWS

 End of Term 2 is fast approaching – this year is flying!!

Our Junior Campus Dis-Glow was a huge success and the feedback from Parents, Teachers and Students has been positive and encouraging. We hope you all had an amazing time!A very big thank you to all the Teachers and Parents who volunteered their time to assist and a special thank you to the Year 11 Music students and their teacher, Mr Quinn, for organising our music for the event. They did a fantastic job and the children loved the music. We look forward to working with them again for future events!

The Colour Fun Run will take place on Friday 23rd June (Last day of Term 2). Sponsorship forms have gone home and are due to be returned by 23rd June. Don’t forget, online sponsorship can be set up by parents to enable you to share the link with family and on social media so that your friends/relatives that may be far away can sponsor your child. Students can also gain sponsorship using the booklets. The students are really looking forward to the Colour Fun Run and it should be a great day!

If you can offer a small amount of time to assist with the Fun Run, please contact us on pandcexecutive@capalabasc.eq.edu.au

We regret to inform you that due to poor sales and under advice from Qld Tuckshop Association based on current student

numbers, the Junior Campus Tuckshop will no longer operate on Monday's from the end of Term 2.

This was a decided by our Association members at our recent P&C meeting, and we do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The operating days for Term 3 will be Wed/Thu/Fri only with the first operating day of Term 3 being Wednesday 10th July.

A reminder that our P&C Meetings each month will be held at the Senior Campus Library at 6:30pm.

Upcoming Meeting date & time:P&C General Meeting – July 24th at 6:30pm

We continue to see new and returning members this year and hope to see many more. Membership forms can be obtained from the P&C room on Tuesday’s and Friday’s or the Office.

 

FETE

We are happy to announce that we have partnered with a new Sponsor for the Fete.

Skye Dental has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor.

We are having our next Donation drop off days for Pre-loved goods on Sunday 16th July and Sunday 30th July from 9am-11am. We are accepting any homewares, toys*, clothing, baby goods etc. * At this stage we are not accepting stuffed toys as we have access to a large number of these already.Drop off location is at the Senior Campus Metropolitan East building at the top of School Road. Look for the signs!

In Term 3 we will continue seeking donations of drinks, lollies, chips, chocolates and prizes. More information will be sent home in week 1 of Term 3. Donations for each fortnight can be dropped off at your child’s class or at either Campus office.

Don't forget to like our Facebook Page www.facebook/capalabascfete for your chance to win a free All Day Ride Arm Band to use on Fete Day. A winner will be drawn each month.

We would love some extra help in planning for the Fete and you can offer as little or as much time as you choose. Please contact the committee if you can offer some assistance. enquiries@capalabascfete.com.au .

Upcoming meeting dates and times:July 13th at 1:30pmJuly 20th at 7pm.All meetings are held in the P&C building off School Road, beside the Junior campus tennis courts.

CRAFT

Our craft committee meets weekly on Tuesday & Friday 9am - 2pm in the P&C room. We welcome all new members and children are welcome to attend.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

Huge Savings to be made - come and see us!

If your child/ren have out-grown any uniforms at home, we can sell them for you on consignment (conditions apply).

Donations are welcome too.

Our shop is open every Friday 9am-2pm (closed last Friday of every month for stocktake).  

For more information please ring Niki Henare 0433 071 241 and Tina Davey 0437 574 757

 

   

 

Capalaba State CollegeAddress:   School Rd Capalaba 4157

Telephone:   Junior (07) 3823 9333  Senior (07) 3823 9111Facsimile:   (07) 3823 9300  Senior (07) 3823 9100

Email:   info@capalabasc.eq.edu.au