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TERM 1 - 6th MARCH 2020 NEWSLETTER 3

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 the.principal@nanangoshs.eq.edu.au www.nanangoshs.eq.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

Excellent Effort

I congratulated our Year 12’s on an excellent effort in their block exams last week. It is very evident that the majority of

students are working diligently. Academic coaches will be working with students in Year 11 and 12 to ensure their high

standards are maintained.

Programs on Offer

It was very pleasing to meet many parents of our indigenous students last week. Mrs Wager and Mrs Freeman outlined

the many programs on offer for students. It was particular pleasing to hear from the University Of Southern Queensland

(USQ) who are keen to work with the school in developing partnerships.

Excursions

We received positive reports again from two excursions. The Drama students went to La Boite Theatre and the Year 10

Business students went to Yandina Ginger Factory. All students were very polite and proved again to be great

ambassadors for Nanango.

Mobile Free School / Manners

I did two quick reminders to students on parade. One was about our school being a mobile free school. I ask for parents

to support the school with this. I also mentioned the importance of manners, whether this be in the tuckshop, office or in

class to teachers or teacher aides. The saying “manners go a long way” is always applicable at Nanango State High

School.

Lions Youth of the Year

Well done to our school leaders who competed in the Lions Youth of the Year public speaking contest. The students who

participated were Chloe Chudleigh, Kirsten O’Connor, Taylah Kidman, Kayla Mathews and James Packer. They had to

undergo an interview and then 2x 2 minute impromptu speeches and a 5 minute prepared speech. They were once again

well prepared by Mrs Jarrett. Chloe Chudleigh was the overall winner and Taylah Kidman was awarded speaker of the

night.

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PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT (continued)

Community Production

I received information from Mr Fraser that a number of our students are performing in the local theatre company

performance of All My Love Paul. It is great that our students are engaged in the community production. The students

are Tia Robinson, Olivia Maynard, Zoe Holloway and Tyler Maguire. These shows are on the 27th & 28th March and 3rd

& 4th April.

Investing for Success

The school receives $381,019 in funding called Investing for Success (I4S). The vast majority of this money goes

towards funding many school projects and HR requirements. The bulk of this money goes towards 2 extra teachers to

help keep junior class numbers down and 2 teacher aides to help with our literacy/numeracy intervention programs.

Darryl Early

PRINCIPAL

2020 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Student Resource Scheme invoices have now been emailed / posted to families. We have many options

available for easy payment.

Payment can be made at the Administration Office by:

Cash

EFTPOS

Cheque

Payment can be made online by:

Qkr! App

BPOINT

Or Payment Plan:

Centrepay

BPOINT

Please call Carrie-Ann on 4171 6444 if you require assistance with any of our payment options.

Please see following page for hints and tips.

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Qkr! Can be used to make payment for a range of items such as:

Resource Scheme

Camps

Sporting Events

Scientific Calculators

School Hats

Tuckshop Vouchers

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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YEAR 8

The year 8 cohort has been working at showing a little more appreciation during their time at school. During CEALS the

Year 8 students were asked to appreciate some of the work that teachers and school staff do for them on a daily basis.

Teachers can often get caught up with the negative things that happen at school and it was nice for the students to

acknowledge the very important job they do. Teachers are positive role models for these students and make a

significant impact on the future of those that attend our school. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful staff

body at Nanango and it’s important to acknowledge that the students are thankful for the following. Well done to both

the students and the staff.

Kieran Askin

YEAR 8 COORDINATOR

YEAR 10 BUSINESS

Year 10 Business

students enjoyed

their excursion to

The Ginger Factory

recently. Students

were given a tour of

the factory and a

SWOT analysis

presentation talk.

Year 11 & Year 12 Drama

Our Year 11 and Year 12

Drama students had a great

trip to La Boite theatre

Thursday.

Thanks to Miss Bengston,

Mr Nguyen and Mrs Eagles

for accompanying the

students. Thanks to Miss

Schuller for completing the bookings before she left last year.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL AWARD

In week three, I presented the Bridge Program to the

year 7 and 8 students at year level parade. Quite a few

students have collected an application from Student

Services and signed up for the program already, which

gives the students an idea of what to expect in Bronze.

The Bridge program runs only in Queensland and has two

levels – Bridge 1 and Bridge 2, with Bridge 2 being double

the hours of the Bridge 1 level.

The Duke Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people, building their

skills to equip them for life and work. Each Award is broken into four sections: skill, physical, service and adventurous

journey. The participant chooses the activities for each section and sets up the award to reflect their interests. This

makes it a very personal program, offering young people a structure to fulfill their passions and ambitions in a way that

suits them. Many students are already doing activities that can be used to complete the award. Participants have the

freedom to progress through The Duke of Ed according to their personal needs and abilities and the individual sets the

benchmark – there is no such thing as fail.

Many areas of the award can be completed at school with such programs as ‘The Brekky Club’, and ‘The Walking Club’,

any number of sports, and the Accelerated Reader program to name a few.

Once the Bridge Award is completed, the participant will receive an award and badge at Awards Night and a certificate

for their resume.

Mrs Sam Snow

He / She is only missing

just…. That equals... Which is...

And over thirteen years of

schooling that’s...

10 minutes a day 50 minutes a week Nearly 1.5 weeks per year Nearly half a year

12 minutes a day 1 hour 40 minutes per

week Over 2.5 weeks per year Nearly 1 year

Half an hour a day Half a day per week 4 weeks per year Nearly 1.5 years

1 hour a day 1 day per week 8 weeks per year Over 2.5 years

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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER

Anxiety

When you were a teenager, it was not so common to encounter someone who was anxious to the point where it

prevented them doing what they really wanted to be doing.

Our present fast paced life with all its intrusions into our personal space has made the issue of anxiety a matter of real

concern for our young people.

Karen Young is an expert on anxiety and has helped countless young people across Australia. She kindly shares her

insights on her website and has information based on the latest developments in neuroscience.

https://www.heysigmund.com/category/with-kids/anxiety-in-kids-and-teens/

This is a link to some of her articles:

Strengthen and Protect

https://www.heysigmund.com/3-proven-ways-to-strengthen-and-protect-children-and-teens-against-

anxiety/

Anxiety and Avoidance to Brave Behaviour

https://www.heysigmund.com/from-anxiety-and-avoidance-to-brave-behaviour/

How to Find Calm and Courage During Anxiety – What all Parents Need to Know

https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-anxiety-in-teens/

Why Anxiety Might increase during Adolescence and What Parents Can Do

https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-during-adolescence/

Why Rescuing our Kids can Get in their Way

https://www.heysigmund.com/i-just-want-them-to-be-okay/

Judy Fearnley

GUIDANCE OFFICER

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High School on Facebook to stay up

to date with important information

and School events.

MARCH 2020

9 - 11 Year 10 Camp

11 Year 8 & 9 Boys and Girls Day

11 South Burnett Cluster 2 Trials 10-12yrs Basketball, Touch

16 Wide Bay Cluster 2 Trials 13-19 years Rugby League,

Netball, Basketball, Squash, Surfing

17 South Burnett Cluster 11-12 years Girls Rugby League

18 -20 Year 7 Camp - Garapine

20 South Burnett Cluster 3 Trials 10 - 12 years Rugby League,

Soccer, Netball, Tennis

SPOTS CONCERT

Friday

29th May

2020

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