NANANGO STATE HIGH S HOOL Newsletter · 2020. 9. 3. · SPORTS ARNIVAL REPORT Finally, we have been...

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TERM 3 - 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER 14

NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL Newsletter

Darryl Early Linda Stern Jade Wager

Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal

Phone (07) 4171 6444 Fax (07) 4171 6400 Student Absence Line (07) 4171 6460

Address 54 Elk Street Nanango Q 4615 PO Box 441 Nanango Q 4615 SMS 0427 932 656

Email [email protected] www.nanangoshs.eq.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

Subject Selections

At this time of the year many student groups are making decisions about subject selections for 2021. The Year 10 cohort

is going through this major decision making process in selecting their senior subjects. The Admin team and the Guidance

Officer, Mrs Camfferman are currently completing interviews with students and parents. I am always amazed at the

exciting career paths students are aiming for. As I always say, students really ‘can do anything’. Mrs Stern spends many

hours putting together this timetable that gives students a variety of options for a medium sized school.

Murri Rangers Program

This week another great opportunity for our ATSI students was organised by Deputy Principal, Mrs Wager. Our

Indigenous boys were invited to a traditional burning off at Taabinga Homestead as part of our partnership with the Murri

Rangers Program. This is another first for our school and allows our students to celebrate their culture.

Arts Showcase

On Friday 28th August the school celebrated students creative side at the annual Arts Showcase night. An assortment of

students work was on display and it was evident the great skill and talent that these exhibitions showed. The Drama

performance of The Tempest showcased our budding Thespians. It was a very successful night. Thank you to our senior

students and the coordinating teachers Mr Nguyen, Ms Green, Mrs Eagles and Ms Bengston.

Principals Visit

This week the local cluster school Principals visited our school as part of our regular meetings. It was great to see students

react so positively with their past principals. The influence many of these Principals have had on students was very

obvious.

Free Dress - RUOK

There was a free dress day this week acknowledging RUOK day. I would like to encourage parents and students to visit

the site www.ruok.org.au. There are some very good practical messages not only for students but I think the whole

community. The four key steps are:

There are also practical tips on how to have conversations. It is an excellent site, easy to read and I strongly recommend visiting as a

family group.

1. Ask 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check in

mailto:www.ruok.org.au


PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT (continued)

Student Free Day

A reminder that this Friday, 4th September is a student free day. Staff will be participating in a professional

development session from the Headspace organisation and working on lesson preparation.

Exams

It would be a given that the Year 11 (Block Exams) and Year 12 (Mock Exams) students are in full study mode for their

upcoming assessments. These are extremely important and I would encourage students to be well organised and

exercise responsibility for these items of work.

Year 12 Formal Arrangements

You may have seen the letter I wrote to the community about the Formal arrangements for 2020 on Facebook or, you

may have received the letter as an email if you are a parent of a Year 12 parent. This has been constructed in

consultation with Education Queensland Regional Office, Queensland Police, Queensland Health and the local Council.

There is a strong no spectator message this year due to COVID restrictions. I have attached the letter in this newsletter.

We will video the arrivals and make this available to the community. I ask that our school community also take the

time to read the attached letter and support the endorsed message. This has been a year of major disruptions for our

Year 12s and, I like, you am wanting this night to go ahead without any issues.

Mr Darryl Early

PRINCIPAL

SENIOR BUSINESS EXCURSION TO IKEA NORTH LAKES

On 17 August, 2020 the Senior Business students travelled

to North Lakes Ikea to investigate a successful

international business. Prior to the tour of Ikea, Janelle

Payne from Springboard Education gave a presentation

on the growth of Ikea from its first flagship store in

Stockholm in 1965. There are now 433 Ikea stores

worldwide. The students were able to connect the

theoretical aspects they have learnt in business to a real

life case study. After the presentation, the students had a

tour through the Ikea store completing a booklet on the

different aspects in each section. The students were able

to see the importance of a business being able to adapt to

different macro environments, such as consumer trends

to economic downturn. Ikea is a great example of a

successful business as they continually adapt and change

to suit the market. The group was able to enjoy a quick

look around North Lakes Shopping centre before the

return trip home.

Mrs Early

TEACHER


GROUND FORCE

Ground Force are working on the Indigenous Area. The Students involved in this are Seth, Jodi and Michael.

Thanks you to our Groundsman Pete for all his help.

Daryl Stone

GROUND FORCE COORDINATOR

ARTS SHOWCASE

Last Friday night the Arts Showcase was a big success with over one hundred people

coming to support the senior students. As people arrived they perused the impressive

artwork submitted by some Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students. The audience was

entertained with a modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest in an hour long

performance. Both the art and drama students’ effort and dedication didn’t go unnoticed

and the Year 12 drama students can be proud of their last high school performance and

final artwork submissions.

Indy Bengtson TEACHER


SPORTS CARNIVAL REPORT

Finally, we have been able to hold an Athletics Carnival in 2020, and what a day it was. A day filled with fantastic

Student Council burgers, running, jumping, throwing and participating to the best of our abilities. Across the entire

cohort our school showed fantastic participation in all events.

Finally, Taromeo has been beaten in an Athletics carnival! Last time this happened Katy Perry was ready to “Roar”,

Robin Thicke was seeing “Blurred lines”, Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister and Australia regained the Ashes for the first

time in 7 years. Well done to all of Tarong for your fantastic effort.

CHAMPION HOUSE

Finally a huge congratulations to all of our Age Champions on their Individual performances and record breaking runs,

throws and jumps.

AGE CHAMPIONS

HOUSE POINTS

FIRST Tarong 1743.5

SECOND Taromeo 1506

THIRD Manumbar 1243

AGE CHAMPION HOUSE

17/O BOY Roy Dent (57) Manumbar

GIRL Taylah Kidman (65) Tarong

16 BOY Kyle Snow & Royce Jensen (70) Tarong

GIRL Montana Preston (64) Tarong

15 BOY Harrison Weil (98) Taromeo

GIRL Paige O’Connor (86) Taromeo

14 BOY Sheawyn Whitta (40) Tarong

GIRL Lilly Railton-Thompson (73) Tarong

13

BOY Alex Morley (58) Manumbar

GIRL Rhiannon Snow/Rhiannon Ryan/Vanessa Diaz (46) Tarong/Tarong/

Manumbar

12 BOY Cooper Weil (88) Taromeo

GIRL Jasmine Young (57) Taromeo


SPORTS CARNIVAL REPORT (continued)

Thank you to the whole school for supporting the day and showing great sportsmanship, respect to the grounds and making the

day such an awesome highlight of the 2020 school year.

BRING ON 2021!

Mr Trace

SPORTS COORDINATOR


SAFE DRIVER TRAINING 2020 - WILLOWBANK

Our Year 12 students went to Willowbank on 25 August to participate in Safe Driver Training. The event was proudly sponsored by Heritage Bank Nanango who provided funds for transport and training. This training better prepares our young drivers for emergency situations they may face - especially on our country roads. Students are encouraged to use their certificate of certification when applying for jobs (especially those involving driving), when renewing vehicle, medical, life insurance or a new class of licence.

The day was a combination of theory lessons and practical experiences in small groups. Students learnt valuable lessons on general

vehicle maintenance and the importance of their attitude on the road. Practical sessions included obstacle avoidance (you go

where you look), braking in wet conditions (with and without ABS) and how to safely brake to avoid a collision when something

unexpected like kangaroos leap out. Students happily wore seatbelts on the bus home after seeing how far the human body travels

when braking from just 10km/h. The theory session on the importance of correct tyre pressure started many discussions,

especially when related to the effect on fuel consumption and the frequency of having to replace worn tyres. I am sure all

attendees will be using their free tyre tread depth gauge to check the family’s tyres for correct tread depth.

One practical session had students emergency braking from 60km/h on a wet road. They were able to experience the effect of ABS

in controlled conditions, feeling the shudder of the brakes when the ABS engaged. Students were then shown how to apply 90%

braking in the wet conditions to use the ABS to their advantage and pull up the car in much shorter distances. Many marker cones

were harmed during the day, but all foam kangaroos remained upright. There was a range of emotions from of tears to hysterical

laughing during and after most activities. Students walked away from the day with a much better appreciation of the difference

between a driver and a commuter.

The feedback from students was positive and they would like to sincerely thank the Heritage Bank Nanango for their generous

sponsorship. If the life of only one student is saved then it was time and money well spent!

Ms Kerrison

YEAR 12 COORDINATOR


With the discovery of Penicillin and then antibiotics, weapons

were developed to fight a broad range of pathogenic microbes.

Unfortunately the effectiveness of these weapons has reduced

due to overuse and have led to antibiotic resistance.

The 11 biology students carried out a prac to investigate a

selection of antibiotics and observed the efficiency of each against

fighting E.coli bacteria.

During this investigation the students learnt an understanding of

susceptibility, resistance and zones of inhibition. They learnt that

not all antibiotics are universal - one that works against one

species of bacteria may not work against another.

DISCOVERING

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

11 BIOLOGY

SCIENCE


SIMULATING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Scientists and public health officials have struggled to understand and contain the spread of infectious diseases.

Students in the Year 11 Biology class recently simulated the spread of a simple imaginary disease in order to

explore some factors that affect the rate of infection, the challenges of epidemiology, and measures which can

help prevent the spread of disease.

Students simulated the transmission of the disease by exchanging a solution - this signified coughing, sneezing.

In the class one student was “infected”. Students were asked to mingle among themselves and exchange their

solution 3 times. The final number of "infected" people depended on (1) the number of trades and (2) how

many trades occurred between two already infected people. The infection rate remained relatively low as

exchanges occurred largely between already infected people.

ASPIRE 2HEALTH

On the 6th of August, Paige O’Connor, Rachel Dando,

Makenzie Gerber and myself visited Kingaroy Hospital for

the Aspire2Health Day. When we first arrived, we were given

a brief overview of the day. During the next session we

observed a demonstration by health professionals and

health professional students engage in an emergency

scenario where someone had fallen off their bike and

sustained a broken leg. After morning tea, we broke up into

small groups and had the opportunity to speak with many

different health professionals such as doctors, nurses,

paramedics, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a

physiologist about their aspirations and our possible career

pathways. In the afternoon we participated in some clinical

skills such as suturing, plastering, looking at different tools

you would use for people who have motor problems, a tour

of an ambulance which was messy due to them having just

come back from a call out and lastly a lesson on CPR which

was much harder than any of us had imagined. The day was very enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who

wants to pursue a career in the health field.

Sienna Spencer

YEAR 10 STUDENT


DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FORMALLY WORKING OVERTIME

The Trade Training Centre computer controlled machines have been running as much as 16 hours a day in preparation

for this year’s Year 12 Formal.

Our wasp 3D printer has used 3 kilograms of print material to produce 65 decorations and our Denford CNC router is

carving the table numbers in a 1920s theme.

Tash Wolski is working on the artwork and getting the router cutting table numbers and Wilson Wild is getting the

printer running.

Years 7, 8 and 9 students are also now experimenting with this technology as a part of the ITD subject.

Mr Anderson

TEACHER


CHAPPY CORNER

Over recent weeks I have heard mentioned at Parades and then talking with students about how we should be treating

each other. How to be kind, look out for each other and give a helping hand when you can. The benefit for this is not

just for the person you are helping but for yourself as well. Kindness is never wasted - it blesses both the receiver and

the giver.

Kindness one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon another. If someone is in need, lend them a helping hand. Do not wait for a thank you. True kindness lies within the act of giving without the expectation of something

in return.

There are times in our life when we just find it too hard to give that smile to show our kindness, we are angry with

ourselves and/or others and may find it too difficult to move on. If you can’t start with people, show kindness to your

pets, or other animals. Put some love into a garden or even just one plant. The most important thing that we need to

do is to be kind to ourselves.

It starts with just one action then let it grow. Sometimes we find it hard because we hold on to that anger or that

wrong someone has done to you; let go and learn how to forgive.

These are words that have inspired me lately, some great words of wisdom.

Love from the centre of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear

life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.

Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fuelled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully

expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in

hospitality.

Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re

happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends

with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.

Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody.

Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. …………

……………… if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a

drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the

best of evil by doing good.

Miss Tracy

CHAPLAIN

Email: [email protected]

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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER - Effective Communication and Teenagers

It’s often said that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. While it might sound like tired advice, it’s a skill worth learn-

ing that will help us do better in all our relationships. As your child grows up, the way you communicate with them will need to

change to reflect the new boundaries in your relationship created by their increasing independence. Discovering these new and

different approaches to communicating effectively with one another will be a learning experience for you both. Effective communi-

cation with your teenager can help you both feel happier and more connected in your relationship, and more confident about hav-

ing difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.

Effective communication can help if:

What is effective communication?

You and your child are communicating effectively when:

you both feel able to talk freely about your feelings, and you feel heard and understood.

you talk about all the little stuff, and you feel comfortable talking about the tough stuff when you need to

you have a close and easy way of sharing things, and you both know you won’t be judged because you love and care about

each other.

Communicating with teens can sometimes be difficult and in busy households it’s easy to overlook making time and space in your

day to have a really good talk with your child and find out what’s going on in their life.

When your child no longer depends on you as much as they once did, it’s harder to know everything that’s going on in their lives as

the communication between parents and teenagers seems to decrease. They are more independent, and so you have to make

time to check in with them to find out how they’re going.

Why is effective communication important?

Your relationship is changing, and you have to be flexible and able to change with your child. But don’t ever think that they need

you any less as a good sounding board. During adolescence, they need you just as much as they ever did. The best way to support

them is by making sure they’ll come to you with any problems they’re having, and that’s why effective communication is so im-

portant.

What can help in communicating effectively with your child?

Here are some tips that can help you have positive and constructive conversations with your child.

Being genuinely interested and curious about what your child is telling you.

Giving them your undivided attention.

Show empathy – put yourself in your child’s shoes.

Avoid just giving them instructions or unsolicited advice.

Choose a quiet space without distractions for important conversations.

Barriers to effective communication

Try to minimise the following, which act as barriers to effective communication.

Interruptions and distractions, which can make it seem like you’re not interested in

what your child is saying.

Jumping in with advice, rather than listening to what your child has to say.

Judging what your child has to say and not validating their point of view.

Interrogating your child by firing questions at them.

Mandy Camfferman

GUIDANCE OFFICER

Email: [email protected]

you feel disconnected from your child you want to improve your relationship with your child.

you and your child don’t speak you want to encourage your child to talk about what’s going on for them

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HEALTH NEWS

National Stroke Week

This week is National Stroke Week. In Australia, a stroke occurs every 9 minutes. Up to 1.9 million brain cells die every

minute that passes when some has a stroke. That's why it's important to Recognise STROKE, Think F.A.S.T. and Act

FAST to call 000.

Stroke is a medical emergency. If you or someone else shows the signs of stroke, call 000 immediately.

Other signs of stroke

The following signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination with those most common:

Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on either or both sides of the body Difficulty speaking or understanding or difficulty swallowing Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset or unexplained change in the pattern of headaches

Sometimes the signs disappear within a short time, such as a few

minutes. When this happens, it may be a transient ischaemic attack

(TIA). After a TIA, your risk of stroke is higher. Stroke can lead to death

or disability. A TIA is a warning that you may have a stroke and an op-

portunity to prevent this from happening.

If you or someone else experiences the signs of stroke, no matter how

long they last, call 000 immediately.

What to do while you wait for an ambulance

Kayla Waugh SCHOOL BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE Email: [email protected]

STROKE RISK FACTORS

Talk to your doctor about your risk if you

have any risk factors.

Family History

Previous TIAs

Diabetes

Irregular Heart Beat (AF)

Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

High Blood Pressure or Cholesterol

Smoking or drinking alcohol

Poor diet or lack of exercise

Overweight or obesity

Older age or male

https://strokefoundation.org.au/About-Stroke/Learn/signs-of-strokehttps://strokefoundation.org.au/About-Stroke/Learn/signs-of-stroke/What-to-do-while-you-wait-for-an-ambulancemailto:[email protected]


4 Student Free Day

11 Year 12 Formal

14 Year 7 Transition Day

14 - 18 Year 10 Work Experience

14 - 18 Year 11 Block Exams

14 - 18 Year 12 Mock Block Exams and VET Catch Up

SEPTEMBER 2020

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date with important

information and School

events.

Education Queensland has designated Friday, 4

September as a student free day. Teachers will

be engaged in a range of professional

development activities. Students - enjoy your

long weekend.


COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD …… EXABITION Tues day 1st September —Saturday 3rd October

Celebrating her culture Niketa Law brings Beyond The Dots to the Main Gallery. Inspired, influenced and incredibly proud of the

artistic component of her culture she returns to the Gallery two years after her first solo exhibiton. She wants to share her

knowledge of her culture through her own art.

Niketa explains, “Traditional stories guide my work, and as a contemporary traditional aboriginal artist I am influenced by the past

and the present. Every piece I have produced has a unique story. My paintings are a spiritual representation of my own story telling

built on feelings, values, circumstances and that of stories that have been passed down over the years.”

The Gallery will include the story line for each painting to guide the visitor through Niketa’s exploration of Aboriginal Culture and

Aboriginal Art.

“One Mob” by Niketa Law

This painting is to show the many shades of Aboriginal people. The lines around the middle

section is to showcase us being proud standing shoulder to shoulder as First Nations people. The

sections that are by themselves are to signify the mob who maybe ‘lost’ who think they are all

alone but they aren’t, they just have to find their way home.

The Gallery will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 5th September 2020 from 9am with a closing time of approximately 3pm. https://www.facebook.com/Kingaroyregionalartgallery

South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club Inc. Exhibition

“Findings and Grindings” This exhibition, in Gallery Two is about sharing the passion for the gems found locally and from around Australia. If you have an

interest in gemstones, crystals or minerals this exhibition provides an opportunity to enhance your understanding and appreciation

of these natural wonders.

The variety of exhibits on show demonstrates the enthusiasm by members of the group of working with stones.

Individual members have their own personal preferences for working with different stones and the way they carve or facet them,

which makes for an interesting and diverse exhibition. https://www.facebook.com/SBGemAndFossickingClub/

Three Well Known Australians - by Martin Shaw 1982

Martin Shaw's painting Three Well Known Australians is not just an artwork, but an interactive exhibition in which visitors are

invited to guess the identity of the three figures and record your thoughts in the year book provided.

Shaw says “he did have three Australians in mind, or Australian themes when he did the painting in 1982,” but he declines to

disclose who or what he originally had in mind.

The painting along with letters and year books from past travels makes for

a fascinating and fun exhibition. These records document the thoughts

and guesses from previous exhibition visitors from all walks of life, from

around Australia over 27 years.

“These yearbooks form a portrait of Australia – what people in 1983

thought is going to be different to what people think today,” he says.

Shaw thinks of the project as a rolling “historical social commentary” of

Australia. He also sees it as a symbol of stability – a comforting constant in

a time of political and social flux. “The longer this painting keeps on

touring Australia, the longer it’s saying something about the state of the

country,” he says.

Come and add to history with your guess of ‘who or what they represent’.

https://www.facebook.com/Kingaroyregionalartgalleryhttps://www.facebook.com/SBGemAndFossickingClub/


Join us for a full weekend of fun. Grab your family,

friends and colleagues for a weekend of fun and fitness!

Saturday 3rd October - Aquathlon (swim, run)

Sunday 4th October - Triathlon (swim, bike, run)

Teams Events Available

Online registration: www.kingaroytriathlon.com.au

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

@kingaroy _triathlon_2020

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD … (continued)

http://www.kingaroytriathlon.com.au


2020 Leadership Competition is now

open!

We are thrilled to announce our 2020 Leadership

Competition question:

LIFTING US UP – How can women and girls empower

each other and their communities in times of

uncertainty and change?

Submit a 400-600 word written response or a 3-4

minute video for the chance to win an ALL-EXPENSES

-PAID “Power Trip” to Canberra!

Entries for the 2020 Leadership Competition are

open from 20 July 2020, and close 11pm AEST 4

September 2020


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