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Issue No. 278, 2 March 2018Issue No. 278, 2 March 2018
GPS Symphony Orchestra and Choir at the 2018 GPSGPS Symphony Orchestra and Choir at the 2018 GPSCentenary Music Showcase held at the QueenslandCentenary Music Showcase held at the Queensland
Performing Arts Centre.Performing Arts Centre.
From the Executive Principal
“Our students are all different and we work with each oneto maximise progress, all the while, with an eye on whatmakes for expertise. This blend is powerful.”
Our 2018 Priorities
I had the pleasure of visiting the Queensland Ballet recently. Thestudio experience was to watch Li Cunxin, Queensland Ballet’sArtistic Director and of Mao’s Last Dancer fame, in action. Hehad two of the world’s best emerging dancers, one from Cubaand one from Japan.
Li coached them through a rehearsal of Swan Lake. We saw,first hand, the expectations of excellence, the tight connectionof creativity and precision and the focus on making continuousimprovements. Li said, “I am trying to get the best out of mydancers. They are all different. I am working to get the best outof each one while maintaining the integrity of the art form.” Thisis a terrific description of what we are trying to do with students.Our students are all different and we work with each one tomaximise progress, all the while, with an eye on what makes forexpertise. This blend is powerful.
During each of the recent parent nights, I spoke about the threeschool priorities: Visible Progress, Visible Expertise and VisibleCulture.
Visible ProgressVisible Progress Visible ExpertiseVisible Expertise Visible CultureVisible Culture
I gave examples of some ways we could all work togetheron these. In the visible expertise section, I urged everyoneto read widely. The benefits of reading are clear, not only tothe improvement of English, as it is apparent that it helpsimprove all subjects, including Mathematics and Science. Thebenefits of seeing different perspectives couples with improvedvocabulary, better awareness of the purpose and structure ofwriting as well as a better grip on different types of writing, tomake for stronger learning.
This article details some practical ways to help your teenagerengage/re-engage with reading:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-19/five-ways-to-transform-your-teenager-into-an-avid-bookworm/9458276
School Council
The first School Council meeting of the year has been held.At this meeting, the Council endorses the major planningdocuments for the year. The draft budget, 2017-2020 StrategicPlan and the 2018 School Improvement Plan were all endorsed.They will shortly be published on the school website.
We welcomed newly elected staff member Ms Nikki Bazaineand student member Bria Skordou (Year 11). I want to thankDeclan Hunt who provided great insights over his two years onthe Council and Mrs Dianne Goggi who is now Acting DeputyPrincipal at Shailer Park SHS.
Welcome School CouncilWelcome School CouncilMembers –Members –
Bria Skordou and Ms NikkiBria Skordou and Ms NikkiBazaine.Bazaine.
Jenny Park (Student Member)Jenny Park (Student Member)congratulatescongratulates
fellow student Bria Skordou onfellow student Bria Skordou onherher
appointment.appointment.
This was the final School Council Meeting for Mr Scott Slade,our P&C President for the past two years. We would like tothank Scott for his significant contribution to the school.
P&C Association
On Monday 26 February, the P&CAssociation held their AGM.
I’d like to congratulate Mrs Michelle Koripaswho was elected as the new P&CPresident.
QCE Achievement Awards
Last Saturday week, I had the privilege of attending the QCAA’sQCE Achievement Awards for students who graduated fromYear 12 with a QCE at a Queensland school in 2017.
The QCE Achievement Awards recognise and rewardQueensland’s top performing students for outstandingacademic achievement in their senior school studies.
I was very proud to witness the awards presented to four of ourYear 12, 2017 students. Congratulations to Aditya Chilukuri (our2017 Dux of the School), Phillip Huynh, Saki Maehashi and YanMessoussa who were all awarded ‘Distinguished AcademicAchievers’.
Mr Wade Haynes with Phillip Huynh, Yan Messoussa, SakiMr Wade Haynes with Phillip Huynh, Yan Messoussa, SakiMaehashi and Aditya ChilukuriMaehashi and Aditya Chilukuri
GPS 100 Years
This year, the GPS Association reaches a special milestone.It marks 100 years of the spirit of fellowship and competitionthat such great opportunities for our students, alumni, parents,staff and friends across their nine member schools – StateHigh, Brisbane Grammar School, Ipswich Grammar, GregoryTerrace, The Southport School, Brisbane Boys’ College,Nudgee College, Churchie and Toowoomba Grammar.
Throughout 2018, the Association will honour the best of GPS’srich history, reflect on myriad achievements and celebrate thespirt of fellowship that has made GPS 100 years strong.
At a special opening ceremony held at Nudgee College onFriday 19 February, the GPS Association launched GPS100with 150 students of different ages from all nine memberschools.
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Mr Wade Haynes with Luke Waldie (School Captain 2018) andMr Wade Haynes with Luke Waldie (School Captain 2018) andMr Matthew Hannan (Director of GPS & Boys’ Activities)Mr Matthew Hannan (Director of GPS & Boys’ Activities)
Mr Wade Haynes with SchoolMr Wade Haynes with SchoolCaptainsCaptains
Luke Waldie and MaeveLuke Waldie and MaeveMoroney and SchoolMoroney and School
Vice-Captain Lucy MillarVice-Captain Lucy Millar
Special Guest & ‘GPSSpecial Guest & ‘GPSHistory Maker’ MrHistory Maker’ Mr
Michael Kasprowicz (ClassMichael Kasprowicz (Classof 1989) withof 1989) with
Mr Wade HaynesMr Wade Haynes
School Captains from the NineSchool Captains from the NineGPS SchoolsGPS Schools
Ms Jo Duffy, Head of Extra-Ms Jo Duffy, Head of Extra-Curricular Activities, picturedCurricular Activities, pictured
withwithPrefects Lucy Millar, MilliePrefects Lucy Millar, Millie
Collier,Collier,Kengo Lawson, Joel D’CruzKengo Lawson, Joel D’Cruz
and Travis Ilesand Travis Iles
To celebrate the centenary, the GPS Association provided aspecial centenary badge for every boy in every GPS school aswell as our girls in GPS Debating and Music.
The event concluded with a grand finale – the premiere of theGPS100 movie trailer – ‘100 Years Strong’. We hope you enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzvGrT3FZec
Opening of the 56th Parliament of Queensland
On Wednesday 14 February, I was invited, along with ourSchool Captains Maeve Moroney and Luke Waldie, to theopening of the 56th Parliament of Queensland. The event washeld at Parliament House and was hosted by the Governor ofQueensland, His Excellence the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC.We enjoyed the opening ceremony which was followed by anIndigenous dance performance and smoking ceremony on theSpeaker’s Green.
Our School Captains enjoying the event.Our School Captains enjoying the event.
Past Students’ Association
I’d like to welcome Mr Brad Thomas (Classof 1967) who has been appointed as thePresident of the PSA.
After State High, Brad went on to TheUniversity of Queensland to graduate inCommerce and work as a CharteredAccountant which led to him conducting hisown accounting practice in South Brisbane.He also works as a hypnotherapist and relationship coach.
Brad was the PSA auditor for many years and has a passionto see the PSA truly represent the past students of a highlysuccessful school both in scholastic, arts and sportingachievements and would like to see the enthusiasmdemonstrated at the school reunions carry on into State HighDay, the Foundation and other PSA activities.
Inner City South – Community Consultation
A number of consultation opportunities are being provided toallow everyone to voice their opinions and learn more about thenew Inner City South State High School. Details of these datesand times will be emailed directly to parents.
The Building Future Schools website is now live and includesdetails on how the local community can provide feedback aswell as providing some details about the proposal or via email– [email protected].
http://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/building-future-schools/Pages/inner-city-south-state-secondary-college.aspx
State High Day 2018
Save the Date! On Saturday 4 August, our inaugural StateHigh Day will be held. On this day, all the wonderful elementsthat make our school great will be showcased and celebrated.This is a joint initiative of the school, P&C Association, PastStudents’ Association, School Council and State HighFoundation.
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Mr Wade Haynes, Executive Principal
State High Foundation
Stay Connected
Calling all past students of Brisbane State HighSchool
Last year, the State High Foundation launched an on-linecommunity website –
http://www.statehighconnect.com.au
State High Connect enables past students and staff of BrisbaneState High School to connect with the school, alumni and thevarious associations connected to our school.
As a member of the State High Connect community, paststudents and staff can now log into our site where they will beable to:
The site also offers current students and parents of the schoolthe ability to connect to the State High Foundation, P&CAssociation and Past Students’ Association. Current students
and parents can also access the site to read about and registerfor upcoming school events and to purchase State Highmerchandise.
We look forward to welcoming you to State High Connect!
Mrs Kim Turner, Foundation Development Officer
Deputy Principal
Enrolment Opportunities
Students can apply for enrolment at StateHigh under the following categories:
If you know a Year 6 student (a neighbour, family friend,someone from your sporting club/team or musical ensemble)who excels in either academia or has cultural or sportingtalents, opportunities for Year 7, 2019, await them at State Highvia our selective entry categories. Please note that applicantsfor the selective entry categories do not have to live in the localcatchment area.
Applications are now open – closing dates are listed below.
Please refer anyone interested to our website for furtherinformation.
https://brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au/Enrolments/Enrollingatourschool/Pages/default.aspx
Ms Shannah Kennedy, Deputy Principal
Student AchievementsThis fortnight we have a number of outstanding studentachievements to celebrate and recognise. We are proud of thediverse range of achievements of our students and are excitedto celebrate with them. BLUE- RED- BLUE!
• connect with friends who previously attended StateHigh
• read about and register for upcoming reunions andevents
• keep up-to-date with important information vianewsletters, news and alerts
• post and share photos and announcements
• add business details and post or look for a job withinour Directory
• purchase State High merchandise/memorabilia
• Local catchment area : student’sprincipal residence is within thedefined local catchment area
• Academic selective entry : selectedbased on an order of merit
• Cultural selective entry for music or visual art :selected on an instrumental audition or a folio ofworks that demonstrates their artistic ability
• Sporting selective entry : selected based on theirsporting achievements.
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Actors in our Midst
Some exciting TV viewing for the BSHS community iscoming up! Tune into SBS on Wednesday 7 March, from8:30pm for ‘Safe Harbour’, a four part mini-series thatfeatures our Year 12 Dance, Drama and Music student,Ella Macrokanis.
You might also have caught Year 11 Film and Televisionstudent Atticus Robb starring in the fabulous Australianfilm ‘Swinging Safari’ – it’s still on at a few cinemas if youwant some entertaining viewing.
“Both my parents are artists, so I've been exposed toThe Arts for as long as I can remember. After school, I'ddefinitely like to pursue something in this field, such asmusic or film. I am very interested in music and visual artas well as acting and I am currently trying to teach myselfguitar. I certainly see acting as a possible career in thefuture and will continue to pursue it.” Atticus Robb
Year 11 student Atticus Robb and Year 12 student EllaYear 11 student Atticus Robb and Year 12 student EllaMacrokanisMacrokanis
Ms Aimee Gust, Head of The Arts
Aditya Secures First Place
Congratulations to chess champion and Year 8 student– Aditya Anand who has secured first place under the1,300 rating group. He won four-and-a-half out of the sixgames played in the Queensland Reserves and Tin Cupthat was hosted last weekend at the Robina CommunityCentre.
Aditya won $100 in prize money from the organisers atAditya won $100 in prize money from the organisers atGardiner Chess.Gardiner Chess.
ANZAC Scholar
State High announced Jessica Kininmonth as our veryfirst ANZAC Scholar. Jessica was presented her officialbadge at Senior Assembly this week by former State Highstudent, Brigadier Kevin O’Brien (Class of 1964).
In this new student leadership role, Jessica will beresearching and working with the State High communityto further develop knowledge about State High’s richhistory which is significant to the lead-up to ourCentenary in 2021. Jessica brings a huge amount of skilland enthusiasm to this role in 2018.
Mr Shane Albertson, Head of Senior Humanities
District and Regional Results
Congratulations to the following students for selection inDistrict and Regionals teams:
Brock O’Brien, TakumiKimoto
Metropolitan East Under 18Boys Baseball
Zac McKee-Pflaum Metropolitan East 12-14Years Boys Baseball
Tumi Ayodeji, Lily Rowe Composite District 16-19Years Girls Volleyball
Kailan Sales Mt Gravatt District Under12 Years Boys Basketball
Olivia Bosnjak, Amy Lam,Adelaide Pearson, SusieStewart, Lani Westland
Composite District 16-19Year Girls Football
Anna McPhee, MarciaMcCann, Kirby Allendorf,Marine Van der Wath,Jemma Punch,Phoebe McCann, ZoeWinfield, Emily Ellis,Imogen Turner, Prue Haigh,Naomi Ball, Grace Schulz
Composite District Under19 Girls Hockey
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Mitchell Norlander, JaspaFletcher,Liam Hude, Julian Bartlett
Composite District 13 -15Years Boys AFL
Maddison Fallon Composite District Under19 Girls Netball
Oztag
Congratulations to Greta Johannesen, Josie Hilliard andEmma Holden for their selection in the Oztag QueenslandCity Centurions Under 14 Girls Squad.
Congratulations to Olivia Georgas-Moore for her selectionin the Oztag Queensland City Centurions Under 13 GirlsSquad.
Ms Jo Duffy, Head of Extra-Curricular Activities
Interhouse Swimming Results
The amazing Age Champion swimmers produced someawesome times and saw records broken at ourInterhouse Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 13 February.Congratulations to the following students:
12Years
Jack Geyer Grace Tregidgo
13Years
SebastienRoy-Bryant
Sophie Martin
14Years
Macallister Barber Zenita Warren
15Years
Jamie Bayliss Ava Brieschke and MadisonKefu
16Years
Flynn Malcahy Gabby Williams-Scudmore
17Years
Connor Mitchell Laticia Transom
Queensland Secondary Schools TriathlonChampionships
Congratulations to our Year 9 student, Jack Crome, whofinished first at the Queensland Secondary SchoolsTriathlon Championships held in Hervey Bay earlier thisterm. Jack has now been selected to representQueensland at the National Championships to be held in
April. Alongside his brother, State High student, LachlanCrome (Year 7), their team finished second in theChampionships relay event. #blueredblue
Special mention to the following State High students whoalso competed and placed in this event. They includeJoshua Daniell, Benjamin Lambert and Tom LangdonMacMillan. Congratulations to you all on such a toughrace.
Mr Matthew Langmack, Master in Charge of Boys(GPS) Cross Country and Track and Field
Young Instrumentalist Prize
As a follow on from our previous issue, three of ouroutstanding instrumentalists competed in the finals of theYoung Instrumentalist Prize.
The six finalist presentations were of an extremely highcalibre and inspiring to listen to and watch.
The stakes were high with $12,000 worth of prize money,an opportunity to be a soloist with the QueenslandSymphony Orchestra, as well as the opportunity toaccess a high quality instrument for 12 months.
The results for State High students were:
2nd place - Jamie Dodd, Year 12, playingBassoon, received $3,000 prize money3rd Place – Joshua Jones, Year 9, playing Cello,received $2,000 prize money6th place - Liam Freisberg, Year 11, playing Violin,received $500 prize money and was also awardedthe opportunity to access a high quality violin forthe next 12 months.
See below for official results.
https://www.qso.com.au/information/young-instrumentalists-prize
Congratulations to all three students and thank you tothe Queensland Symphony Orchestra, participants andparents.
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State High winners (Left to Right) Joshua Jones (Year 9),State High winners (Left to Right) Joshua Jones (Year 9),Jamie Dodd (Year 12) and Liam Freisburg (Year 11) atJamie Dodd (Year 12) and Liam Freisburg (Year 11) at
school before the night of the competition.school before the night of the competition.
Ms Karen Hadfield, Director of Cultural Activities
We endeavour to recognise all our students’ achievements.If you are aware of any other student accomplishments thatwe should celebrate, please do not hesitate to advise us viaemail — [email protected] — and rememberto include photographs with your message.
News of Past Students
2018 Queensland Young Achiever Awards
Semi-Finalist Nominations
We congratulate Ivana Santic and Maja Wilbrink who made itto the semi-finals in the The University of Queensland CreateChange Award which forms part of the 2018 QueenslandYoung Achiever Awards. The Awards encourage, acknowledgeand reward the valuable contributions that young people aremaking throughout Queensland.
Semi-finalist nominations will now be reviewed by a judgingpanel during the final stages of judging, where the finalists willbe selected. Final judging will take place on Tuesday 6 March.
Mr Matthew McCarthy, Head of Senior School
2018 Logan City Tertiary Educational BursaryProgram
Prior Recognition
Logan City Council and some of the mostrespected organisations in South EastQueensland combine their resources toprovide a source of financial assistance toyoung people in Logan City wishing toundertake tertiary studies and award aLogan City Tertiary Educational BursaryProgram every year.
Congratulations to Yueyao Lin (Class of 2017) for sponsorshipfrom David Robinson Landscaping as a recipient of this award.
Student Voice
Junior Leadership Group
Introducing our 2018 Junior School Leaders
The Junior School Leaders at State High perform a veryimportant role in helping the Junior School enjoy high qualityacademic and sporting activities. For those new to the StateHigh community, we are a team of students selected througha voting process by our peers and teachers to represent theJunior School and we feel very privileged and excited to bein these roles. There are five focus areas: Public Education,Spirit, Respect, Learning and Excellence. Our six Junior SchoolCaptains are Angus Grant, Max Hepperlin, Boston McLean,Gohwoon Ok, Hyemin Park and Holly Skordou.
In our current year, the Junior School Leaders’ aim is to keepparents, teachers and peers up-to-date about our academicand extra-curricular achievements. We will also be sharing theout-of-school accomplishments of some of our Junior Schoolstudents. In each newsletter, different Junior School Leadersand Captains will be contributing to keep you informed aboutour proud achievements and performances. We are veryexcited to keep you up to speed with the work done in theJunior School.
Hyemin Park, Public Education Captain, and ZenitaWarren, Junior School Leader
Snapshot
In such a unique community here at State High,we believe in encouraging and celebrating eachand every individual.
School Chaplain
I’m excited to be at Brisbane State High asthe new school Chaplain.
The role of a Chaplain covers many aspectsof a high school community, from facilitatinglunchtime activities and organisingvolunteer and educational programs tosimply lending a listening ear. A Chaplain seeks to add value tothe school community and meet the needs of others. My hopeis that my efforts would help build a greater sense of belongingand community at State High.
Mr Jordan McNally, Chaplain
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Deputy Principal
I have recently returned to State High in apart-time capacity after having a yearmaternity leave after welcoming ourbeautiful daughter, Lula, to our family. I aman avid traveller, I once lived in Egypt andlast year we spent six weeks travellingthrough Europe when Lula was eightmonths old. My favourite place on earth, however, is my hometown of North Stradbroke Island. I am really enjoying being backat State High this year and I am currently doing a variety ofdifferent roles with a focus on transitions.
Ms Shannah Kennedy, Deputy Principal
Deputy Dean of Teaching andLearning
I am proud to join Brisbane State HighSchool as Deputy Dean of Teaching andLearning and am enjoying working withsuch a professional and committed team. Ihave worked in both primary and secondaryschools as a Japanese, English andHumanities teacher, Head of Department and Deputy Principal.I have a passion for literacy and believe that reading widely isthe key to learner progress. When I’m not at school, you’ll findme driving my two children to various activities, making surethat they have had dinner and that lunches are made – just likeany working mum!
Ms Lisa Hawkin, Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning
P&C Association
2018 P&C Executive Committee
The following parents were elected to P&C ExecutiveCommittee positions at the AGM on Monday 26 February. TheP&C would like to welcome all returning Executive CommitteeMembers and look forward to working with you all for thebenefit of our school community.
The P&C would like to especially thank outgoing President, MrScott Slade for three years on the Committee and two years asPresident. We would also like to thank Mr Luke Strudwick forhis valuable volunteer contribution to the P&C Association asoutgoing Treasurer and we wish them all the very best for thefuture.
The 2018 P&C Executive Committee are:
Mrs Michelle Koripas – PresidentMr David Fitzgerald – SecretaryMs Claire Messoussa – Treasurer and MembershipSecretaryMs Cherie Egan – Vice-PresidentMr Tim Tunstall – Vice-PresidentMs Angela Dolores – Vice-PresidentandQCPCA Rep – Ms Madonna Stewart
Congratulations to these volunteer parents for their contributionto the P&C Association.
We have vacancies on the Executive Committee for anAssistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Vice-President. Ifyou are interested in understanding more about these roles orwould like to discuss joining the P&C Executive Committee,please contact the P&C on 3291 4173 or [email protected].
Coles Sports for Schools Program
This year, our school is participating in the Coles Sports forSchools Program which has started. If you would like to collectvouchers for our school, simply shop at Coles and collectvouchers and return them to the collection boxes in thecanteens and uniform shop. There is also a collection box atColes in The Markets Shopping Centre, corner of Boundary andMollison Streets, West End. The school will be able to purchasesports equipment with the vouchers, which will greatly benefitall students. Thank you to those families who have alreadystarted collecting and supporting our school.
Cashless System for Canteens and UniformShop
Payment at canteens and uniform shop is now cashless for allstudents in Year 7-12. New students who are yet to receivetheir Student ID Card can pay with cash until they have theirID Card. Parents will need to set up an account through ‘MyStudent Account’, which will link with their child’s Student IDCard and allow funds to be loaded to the student card online,enabling them to purchase from the canteens and the uniformshop. The ‘My Student Account’ is also required to operate theprinting service linked to Student Cards at the school. Studentscan also use EFTPOS at canteens and uniform shop.
‘My Student Account’ cannot be used to pay for subject levies,excursions or extra-curricular levies.
If you have any questions regarding the cashless system,please contact the P&C Office on 3291 4173 or [email protected].
Please click on the link below for instructions on how to set upMy Student Account.
Did you know…
All funds raised from our school canteens are donated backto our school to support additional resources for the benefitof all students. Funds raised from the canteens support thefollowing areas – venue hire and sports medicine costs forextra-curricular activities to help keep levy costs to reasonablelevels, also maintenance and upkeep of our school sportingcomplex at Fursden Road Carina, including the employmentof groundkeeping staff, which is not covered by EducationQueensland. Funds also cover P&C Queensland membershipand insurance costs totalling over $5,000 each year. Volunteersin our canteens are vital to support the operations of ourcanteens and allow the P&C to maximise the financialcontribution to the school.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact us [email protected] or phone 3291 4173. Thank you
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to all our volunteer parents who make a valuable contribution toour school canteens and uniform shop.
Motorama Community Partnership Program
If you are considering purchasing a new car or vehicle thisyear, Motorama are supporting the State High P&C Associationwith a $300 donation every time a car or vehicle is purchasedthrough the Motorama Group. Please download the voucherat the bottom of this webpage link below and mention thatyou are a State High parent, grandparent or staff memberand Motorama will organise to donate the $300 to the P&C.For more information, please contact the P&C Office [email protected] or 3291 4173 for furtherinformation. Your support of this program is most appreciated.
http://www.motorama.com.au/cpp/bshs
Mrs Michelle Koripas, P&C President
BEAST & Business Education
Latest Update
It’s been a busy start to 2018 for the BEAST and Businessfaculties; these two powerhouses have now merged to becomeone. The process has seen the staff move into the newlyrefurbished staffroom in G Block and this means that theBEAST staff are based in the same building as their teachingrooms. The next stage in this exciting process is the namechange – stay tuned for further updates.
Entrepreneurial Business
Our brand new Year 9 Entrepreneurial Business subject is offto a great start! In the very first lesson, the students workedon a problem-solving task in teams (pictured) to establish aclassroom culture of collaboration and persistence – necessaryskills for entrepreneurs! The students are learning aboutentrepreneurship through many facets of business: BusinessManagement, Legal Studies and Accounting. We are lookingforward to seeing these future entrepreneurs put their skills intopractice in Term 2 by completing an Entrepreneurship Project.
(Left to Right) Alejandro Pena(Left to Right) Alejandro PenaGonzalez, Gurushey Deo, JordanGonzalez, Gurushey Deo, JordanKingdon and Robert Schaefer areKingdon and Robert Schaefer aresome of the Year 9 Entrepreneurialsome of the Year 9 Entrepreneurial
Business students.Business students.
(Left to Right) are Stella(Left to Right) are StellaJohnston, EvangelineJohnston, Evangeline
Bennett, TabithaBennett, TabithaMcAuslan and BeyasMcAuslan and Beyas
Basu.Basu.
Mrs Jacky Hodges, Head of Business Education & BEAST
Mathematics
Tutoring and Competitions
The Mathematics department provides tutoring on Tuesdaymorning in D Block from 8:15am, staffed by experienced seniorteachers. In addition, under the guidance of Ms Janine Watson
(Head of Junior Mathematics and Science) a volunteer group ofYear 11 students is also available to assist with peer tutoringfor younger students. All students are welcome to attend thesetutorials.
Students have the opportunity to compete in a number ofMathematics competitions this year including the AustralianMathematics Competition on Thursday 9 August and the ICASMathematics Competition on Tuesday 14 August. For moreinformation, email [email protected] or check our schoolevents calendar on our website.
https://brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au/Calendarandnews/Eventscalendar/Pages/default.aspx
Ms Janine Watson, Head of Junior Mathematics andScience,
and Mr Jeff Woodroffe, Head of Senior Mathematics
Science
Science Engagement and CompetitionOpportunities
Being engaged in the skill and processes of Science is thevision of the State High Science Faculty. On a daily basis, ourstudents are engaging in hands-on and minds-on activities thatchallenge them to think, act and explore like a scientist.
In addition to our classroom programs, we always encourageour students to engage in Science experiences outside of theclassroom. Many of these opportunities are available in our ownSouth Bank precinct.
The World Science Festival Brisbane is a major science focusevent that is occurring on our doorstep from Wednesday 21March to Sunday 25 March. The World Science Festivalexplores and celebrates the entanglement of Science and Artthrough a program of thought-provoking conversations,inspiring theatrical and cinematic experiences, interactiveworkshops and engaging demonstrations. The 2018 themesof ‘Our Universe: The Human Body: Human Evolution andEndeavour and Our Environment’ are explored through 128plus performances, events and activities including the freestreet science experiences on the Saturday and Sunday. Forfurther details, please visit the link below
https://www.worldsciencefestival.com.au/2018-program/
There is also a large range of real world of opportunity to learnmore about science, technology, engineering and mathematicsat QUT:
• High School STEM Internships – Monday 9 April toFriday 13 April
• Year 10 Subject Selection for STEM Careers –Wednesday 9 May
• Engineering Link Project – Thursday 12 July to Friday13 July
• The Cube Winter Holiday Program – July
• TSXPO – Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 July (BrisbaneShowgrounds)
• Open Day – Sunday 29 July
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For confirmed details and more events visit:
http://www.qut.edu.au/stem-for-schools/events
A visit to the Queensland Museum Discovery Centre this termwould complement the in-class learning experiences of bothour junior and senior science students. The QueenslandMuseum Discovery Centre on Level 3 provides visitors with afascinating glimpse into the ongoing scientific collection andresearch work which is being undertaken at the Museum on adaily basis. With thousands of objects, animals and fossils atyour fingertips, the Discovery Centre provides a rich interactiveexperience for all visitors. During your visit, you will beencouraged to take a digital journey though the museum’scollection: use your smartphone, iPhone or iPad to scan the QRcodes next to special objects and explore hidden secrets.
Science competitions and contests provide a wonderfulopportunity for students to apply their skill and learn more. AtState High, we conduct several competitions at school; pleasefind the details of the competitions listed below:
Date Competition Eligible
Students
Details and
Requirements
Monday 12March
The AustralianBrain BeeChallenge
Year 10students
All Year 10PreparationPsychology andYear 10PreparationBiology studentswill be completingthe quiz duringclass time.
Other Year 10students areencouraged toparticipate andthere is no costinvolved.
Date Competition Eligible
Students
Details and
Requirements
Please sendnominations to MsAmanda Nuell ([email protected]) by Friday 9March.
Monday 28May
ICAS Science Allstudents
All Year 7 & 8students willcomplete the quizduring class timeand payment hasbeen included inyour subjectlevies.
Year 9 – 12students areinvited tonominate andthere is a costinvolved ($9.00per entry). Thequiz will beconducted beforeschool from7:30am - 9:00am.
Please sendnominations to MsAmanda Nuell ([email protected]) by Friday 9March.
May 2018 RACI TitrationCompetition
Year 11 &12
Please note therewill be traininginvolved prior tothe competition.
Please contact MsRebecca Dover ([email protected] )by Friday 9 Marchfor further details.
Thursday 2August
ANCQChemistryQuiz
Year 11 &12
Year 11 & 12students areinvited tonominate andthere is a costinvolved ($6.00per entry). Thequiz will beconducted beforeschool from7:30am - 9:00am.
Please sendnominations to MsRebecca Dover ([email protected] )by Friday 9March.
• QUT STEMFEST – Tuesday 31 July to Sunday 2September
• Vice-Chancellor’s STEM Camp – Sunday 23September to Friday 28 September
• Real Decisions – Tuesday 18 December
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Date Competition Eligible
Students
Details and
Requirements
Wednesday8 toWednesday15 August
AustralianScienceOlympiads inChemistry,Biology, Earth&EnvironmentalScience andPhysics
Year 10 &11
Year 10 & 11students areinvited tonominate andthere is a costinvolved. The quizwill be conductedat school from7:30am-10:30am.
Please sendnominations to MsAmanda Nuell ([email protected]) by Friday 9March.
Ms Amanda Nuell, Head of Senior Science, andMs Janine Watson, Head of Junior Mathematics and
Science
Extra-Curricular
Pockets for Blazers
Pocket transcripts are available for students through acentralised electronic process. When you are ready to purchaseyour blazer or need your pocket record updated, please emailthe following address: [email protected] you think there is a discrepancy on the report, please emailthis address again with specific detail about the discrepancy.Please be mindful of deadlines and allow staff ample time torespond to your enquiry.
Cultural Activities
GPS 100 Music Showcase
On Thursday 22 February, 150 of Brisbane State High’svocalists and instrumentalists performed as part of the GPS100 years Music Showcase in the Concert Hall of theQueensland Performing Arts Centre. Under the direction ofinternationally acclaimed conductors, the students had theopportunity to workshop and prepare challenging repertoire.
The GPS Symphony Orchestra and Massed Choir presentedCarl Orff’s Carmina Burana. This work featured a text in bothLatin and German, as well as a challenging musical score.The work requires a massed choir of sopranos, altos, tenors,basses, boys chorale and was accompanied by a symphonyorchestra that extended to having a substantial percussionsection, two pianos and celeste as part of the instrumentation.
In order to realise Orff’s work, Brisbane State High Schoolenlisted 105 members of the Junior and Senior girls vocalensembles, utilising their usual rehearsal times over the pastfive weeks to prepare the epic work. In addition, 29 State Highmembers of the GPS Symphony Orchestra and eight StateHigh male choristers engaged in pre-production rehearsals toprepare the challenging repertoire with Maestro AndrewMogrelia.
During the day of the GPS showcase, State High hosted theconcert band workshops and rehearsals. Members of the GPSConcert Band were skilfully guided through the repertoire byDr Peter Morris and supported in sectionals which were ledby specialist instrumental tutors from the GPS schools. Theday culminated in the GPS Concert Band opening formalproceedings with their performance of a contemporary work byAmerican composer James Bonney. Bonney’s concert bandpiece Chaos Theory featured the electric guitar and wasaccompanied by a light show that complemented the musicpresentation.
The event was a wonderful opportunity for students in GPSschools to collaborate and produce a high quality musicproduction in a world class venue. Special thanks to staff MrsBronwyn Postlethwaite, Ms Betty Nicholson, Mr MalcolmHume, Mr Brad Ruben, Dr Heather McWilliams, Mr Keith Sharp,Mrs Jo Cannon, Mr Alex Kucharski, Ms Jo Duffy, Mr MattHannan, Mrs Susan McGinley, Mrs Kate Retchford and theGPS Music Sub-Committee for assisting with making the eventa success.
Ms Karen Hadfield, Director of Cultural Activities
Some of the many highlights captured on the GPS CentenarySome of the many highlights captured on the GPS CentenaryMusic Showcase evening held at the Concert Hall of theMusic Showcase evening held at the Concert Hall of the
Queensland Performing Arts Complex. The GPS Choir andQueensland Performing Arts Complex. The GPS Choir andGPS Symphony Orchestra.GPS Symphony Orchestra.
‘Behind the Scenes’ at rehearsals for GPS Symphony‘Behind the Scenes’ at rehearsals for GPS SymphonyOrchestra in State High’s Performing Arts Centre (PAC), led byOrchestra in State High’s Performing Arts Centre (PAC), led by
the conductor Dr Peter Morris.the conductor Dr Peter Morris.
Our Junior and Senior Girls Vocal Ensemble had the priviledgeOur Junior and Senior Girls Vocal Ensemble had the priviledgeto rehearse ‘Carmina Burana’ in our Performing Arts Centreto rehearse ‘Carmina Burana’ in our Performing Arts Centre
under the leadership of Guest Conductor Mr Andrew Mogrelia.under the leadership of Guest Conductor Mr Andrew Mogrelia.
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Upcoming Events for Cultural Activities
Wednesday7 March
7:30pm AladdinExcursion
QPAC First in bestdressed toregisteryourinterest
Wednesday28 March
Evening ChamberGroupsConcert
PAC ChamberGroups (IM)
Monday 23April
Assemblytimes
Anzac Dayceremony
(Junior andSenior)
IndoorSportsComplex
TBA – BoysVocal andBrassEnsemble
Friday 4 toSunday 6May
All Day Music Camp AlexandraHeadland
SymphonicBand,SymphonyOrchestra
Sunday 6to Tuesday8 May
All Day Music Camp AlexandraHeadland
WindOrchestra
SymphonicBand
Thursday10 May
Evening IM Semester1 Concert 1
PAC Strings,SymphonyOrchestra,Big Band
Friday 11May &Saturday12 May -TBA
All dayFridayand all ofSaturday
ShakespeareEnsemblePresentation
PAC Auditioneddramastudents
Thursday17 May
Evening IM Semester1 Concert 2
PAC ConcertBands andStage Band
Friday 18May - TBA
All Day BrisbaneDanceEisteddfod
StLawrence’sCollege
SeniorDanceTroupes
Thursday24 May -TBA
All Day BrisbaneDanceEisteddfod
StLawrence’sCollege
JuniorDanceTroupes
Sunday 27May
All Day -TBA
FaureRequiemwith UQSchool ofMusic –VocalEnsemble
QPAC AuditionedSATB
Tuesday 29May
Evening -TBA
Qld YouthMusicAwards –SecondaryChoir Year7-9
St PetersLC
Ragazzi(Junior) andJunior GirlsVocal
Friday 1June
All Day/Evening
FanfareHeats - IM
PAC Allensembles
Thursday21 June
Evening RegionalFanfareFinals
TBA Selectedinstrumentalmusicensembles
Ms Karen Hadfield, Director of Cultural Activities
Music/Music Extension
“The greatest scientists are artists as well. If I wasn’t aphysicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think inmusic. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in termsof music.
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I comeclose to the conclusion that the gift of imagination hasmeant more to me than any talent for absorbing absoluteknowledge.”
Albert Einstein, one of the greatest physicists of all timeand a fine amateur pianist and violinist.
In asking three of our Year 12 Music Extension class what thebenefits are of studying Music as a subject, they said:
‘During my time at State High I have quite literally followed inmy two brothers’ footsteps with taking on Music and MusicExtension in the Senior Schooling phase. For them, music wastruly an opportunity to expand their knowledge on the verypassion which would turn into their future career. This subjectfor me and many others provides an opportunity to developcrucial life skills, and most importantly, do what we love.’
Kengo Lawson, Year 12 student (Alto Saxaphone)
‘Music is a fantastic subject that encompasses all that I lookfor in a course. There are three lessons which vary every weekwhich makes learning fun and exciting. Each lesson is differentwith musicology lessons, which help to hone our skills inexplaining and writing about musical ideas. This is typically atthe start of the week. This is followed by a practical lessonwhich helps us come out of our skin and gain confidencein performing. Moreover, this practical aspect allows us tocollaborate and to work as a team to create music. Followedby this is our composition lesson. This is a great way to finishoff the week as it allows us to be able to create and experimentwith new ideas in music.’
Sean Thompson, Year 12 student (Tenor Saxaphone)
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‘Music has become a talent, a passion and hopefully in thefuture a successful career but it also is just a way I can clear myhead or sing a song in my bedroom because it’s a great song.Music is my life, the creation of my chaos and my serenity.In the curriculum music subject, we have been taught toconsciously understand how music can affect, changeperspectives and convey a message to the audience.’
Connor Carlos, Year 12 student (Voice)
Ms Betty Nicholson, Senior Music Teacher, and Ms AimeeGust, Head of The Arts
Sporting Activities
GPS Cross Country
The team has completed three weeks of pre-season trainingin preparation for the upcoming GPS Cross Country season.It's been great to see large numbers of athletes at traininghighlighted by the Open Team wearing their white State Hightraining uniform. New runners are welcome to join the trainingsquad throughout the season.
Training schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday7:30am – 8:30amMeet outside F Block (bags stored in F201)Uniform is State High Sports Uniform
Opens Training (U/16, U/17, U/18)Tuesday7:30am – 8:30amMeet outside F Block (bags stored in F201)Uniform is State High Sports Uniform
QGSSSA Cross Country
The Girls Interschool Cross Country season will begin with theState High Invitational Meet to be held at the Yeronga MemorialPark on Tuesday 20 March. The Cross Country squadwelcomes new members at any time. Contact the Master inCharge of Girls Cross Country, Mr John Davis via [email protected] for more information or check our schoolwebsite.
DATE MEET RUN
DETAILS
VENUE BUS
(parents
may
collect
from
venues)
Time
Tuesday13March
DonnellyDash
1,500mfor allages
MusgravePark
NO 11:30am-12:15pm
DATE MEET RUN
DETAILS
VENUE BUS
(parents
may
collect
from
venues)
Time
Tuesday20March
StateHighQGSSSAInvitationalMeet
3km for allages
YerongaMemorialPark
YES
(Busdeparts3:00pmto thevenueonly)
4:15pm-5:30pm
Monday26March
St Aidan’sAnglicanGirlsSchoolMeet
3km for allages
SherwoodAboretum,Sherwood
YES(Busdeparts3:00pmto andfrom thevenue)
4:15-5:30pm
Tuesday27March
StateHighInterhouseCrossCountry
3.3km forall ages
MusgravePark
NO 1:30-2:45pm
Mr John Davis, Master in Charge of QGSSSA CrossCountry
Donnelly Dash
The nineteenth running of the Donnelly Dash will take place onTuesday 13 March in the lunch break. The race has becomea traditional State High race inspired by the movie ‘Chariots ofFire.’ The Donnelly Dash is run over 1,500 metres around theschool block culminating with the finish on the school oval. It'sone of the rare occasions that the Junior students get to racethe Senior students.
The race starts at approximately 11:45am on the main oval.
The race heralds the coming of the QGSSSA and GPSInterschool Athletics season and is open to all Cross Countrysquad members and any other student who believes they maybe in the Top 20 of their age group.
If you any questions regarding GPS or QGSSSA Cross Country,please contact Mr Matthew Langmack via [email protected] Mr John Davis via [email protected] for more informationor check our school website.
https://brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au/Extracurricular/Sport/Pages/Cross-country.aspx
Mr Matthew Langmack, Master in Charge of GPS CrossCountry, and
Mr John Davis, Master in Charge of QGSSSA CrossCountry
Online Registration and Parent/Carer Permission Process
Please remember that the online registration process forcultural activities, sport and other activities must be completedby a parent/carer before the student participates in their chosenactivity. Ideally, this will be by the end of Week 6, Term 1.This includes permission for the State High Instrumental MusicProgram.
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Please click on the Extra-Curricular tab of the website or followthe links below to register your child online for each activity inwhich they wish to participate:
Parents/carers must print, complete and sign the Annualgeneral consent form (PDF, 65KB) and return it to theExtra-Curricular Office in lower D Block. This only needs to bedone once for all activities.
Ms Jo Duffy, Head of Extra-Curricular Activities
School Activities
Interhouse Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday 13 February, the annual Interhouse SwimmingCarnival took place at the Valley Pool, Fortitude Valley.Congratulations to all participants. The overall enthusiasm andspirit for each House made the carnival very exciting andentertaining! The extent of participation created some fantasticresults with Birdwood coming in first with 1,387 points,Glasgow with 1,318 points, Allenby with 1,275 point andMonash with 1,058 points.
This year, we introduced the Year 7 participation swim raceswhich were won by Monash. The swim created a specialopportunity for the newest additions to State High to swimfor additional points and to be cheered on by fellow students.Friendly competition and passion for the Houses was alsodisplayed in the cheer competition won by Birdwood.
The theme for this year’s Swimming Carnival was ‘Straya’. Thecostume competition for additional House points awarded toJenny Qu who looked the part of ‘The Happy Little Vegemite.’
Overall, the 2018 Swimming Carnival was a huge success!Everyone had so much fun, was willing to have a go anddemonstrated such great House and School Spirit.
Our Birdwood House Captains (Left to Right) Lachlan Harris,Our Birdwood House Captains (Left to Right) Lachlan Harris,Christabel Kingdon, Prue Haigh and Ryan Henderson receivingChristabel Kingdon, Prue Haigh and Ryan Henderson receiving
the winning trophy. #blueredbluethe winning trophy. #blueredblue
Laticia Transom our 17 Years Age Champion and member ofLaticia Transom our 17 Years Age Champion and member ofthe New Zealand Commonwealth Games Swim Team for 50the New Zealand Commonwealth Games Swim Team for 50
metre Freestyle and 50 metre Backstroke.metre Freestyle and 50 metre Backstroke.
Yasmine Thacker – Spirit Leader 2018
Marketing, Events & CommunicationsNews
Senior Service Committees
State High provides many leadership opportunities for Year 12students to get involved with events and work collaborativelywith the school’s Marketing & Communication’s Department.This week, two leadership committees were officiallyannounced with students applying to be part of the 2018 SeniorFormal Committee and the Senior Video ProductionCommittee.
The quality of applications was impressive and congratulationsmust be extended to these successful students.
Senior Formal Committee Back row – Orlando Delaforce, AlekoSenior Formal Committee Back row – Orlando Delaforce, AlekoPaltoglou, Isabel Huang, Mihika SamaratungaPaltoglou, Isabel Huang, Mihika Samaratunga
Front row – Eve Henninger, Sakura Everett-Jones, SarinaFront row – Eve Henninger, Sakura Everett-Jones, SarinaZhao, Nadia Kushnir.Zhao, Nadia Kushnir.
• Boys' sport registration form
• Girls' sport registration form
• Cultural activities registration form
• Other activities registration form
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Senior Video Production CommitteeSenior Video Production CommitteeBack row – Jenny Qu, Sumedh Raikwar, Soo Hyun Lee,Back row – Jenny Qu, Sumedh Raikwar, Soo Hyun Lee,
Rebecca NguyenRebecca NguyenFront row – Ming Foon Cheng, Lucy Millar, Georgia McGinley.Front row – Ming Foon Cheng, Lucy Millar, Georgia McGinley.
Absent – William Day and Levi Johns.Absent – William Day and Levi Johns.
ANZAC Day Ceremonies
Planning is underway for this year’s State High ANZAC DayCeremonies which will be held in Term 2 on Monday 23 April.
Congratulations to our students who have volunteered to formpart of the Catafalque Party for our school’s ANZACceremonies. The students have commenced their weekly cadettraining for this significant school event.
2018 Catafalque Party (Back row Left to Right) Jack Li,2018 Catafalque Party (Back row Left to Right) Jack Li,Cameron Goldman, Jefin Joseph, Kengo Lawson, LachlanCameron Goldman, Jefin Joseph, Kengo Lawson, Lachlan
Goldman and Salvador Pace (Front row Left to Right) RachaelGoldman and Salvador Pace (Front row Left to Right) RachaelYoung, Aiden Kim and Sarah Kennedy.Young, Aiden Kim and Sarah Kennedy.
Event Photography Team
Recently, students were invited to submit an expression ofinterest to be part of the new Event Photography Team for2018. This week, we were delighted to announce more thanthirty successful applicants who will be responsible for takingPR photographs at many of State High’s internal and externalevents. The Captains of the Event Photography Team for 2018are Remington Brough and Elliot Ferne. Students’ creativephotos published in the school newsletter or annual magazinewill be acknowledged.
2018 Event Photography Team and Team Captains Remington2018 Event Photography Team and Team Captains RemingtonBroughBrough
and Elliott Ferneand Elliott Ferne
Date Claimer
The Term 1 Extra-Curricular Activities Photo Day will be heldon Monday 26 March. Students will receive details about theschedule shortly.
Mrs Susan McGinley, Marketing Manager,and Mrs Kate Retchford, Communications Officer
Student Support
Guidance Officers
Pathways to Medicine
An information evening relevant for students seeking a careerin Medicine or Dentistry, including the application processes forTertiary study and Medicine or Dentistry courses will be heldon Tuesday 20 March. Guest speakers include Dr Wendy Griggand various representatives from Queensland Universities whooffer Medicine courses.
When: Tuesday 20 MarchVenue: Performing Arts Centre, Merivale Street CampusTime: 5:45pm University stalls open, 6:00pm thepresentation commences
Registration is required and will be opened on Friday 2 Marchvia State High Connect.
http://statehighconnect.com.au
Let’s Talk Sleep
We sleep so we can be active, focused and feel good duringthe day. Almost everyone has had a bad night's sleep andknows what it feels like. We know that young people are morelikely to experience problems with their sleep because of allthe changes occurring in adolescence. Everyone is differentand our need for sleep changes over time. What's important isfinding a balance that allows us to get the sleep we need as wellas achieve our goals and have fun during the day. So, what’sthe right balance for you?
http://www.oyh.org.au
To learn more about sleep, and the importance of sleep pleaserefer to the information from Headspace and a very interestingTED talk by Russell Foster:
https://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep?language=en
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Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies theRussell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies thesleep cycles of the brain. And he askes: What do we knowsleep cycles of the brain. And he askes: What do we knowabout sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do forabout sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do forone-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three popularone-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three populartheories about why we sleep, busts some myths about howtheories about why we sleep, busts some myths about how
much sleep we need at different ages – and hints at some boldmuch sleep we need at different ages – and hints at some boldnew uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health.new uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health.
If sleep is a problem for your young person, please check outthis short course via the app ‘Recharge,’ available for free.Some of the key features include practical tips to improve yoursleep/wake routine and wellbeing, daily reports to track yourmood, energy, exercise and sleep and graphs to help monitoryour progress.
https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps/recharge
Ms Karla Shaw, Senior School Guidance Officer ,Ms Kim McKernan, School Based Youth Health Nurse, and
Mr Michael Graves, Junior School Guidance Officer.
Parenting IdeasMr Michael Grose is the author of nine parenting books,including ‘Thriving!’ and the best-selling ‘Why First Borns Rulethe World and Last Borns Want to Change It’. We continue toshare with you his ‘Parenting Ideas’ articles and hope you enjoythe following:
https://www.parentingideas.com.au/schools/insight/kids-experience-problems-school/
https://www.parentingideas.com.au/schools/insight/power-gratitude-happier-life/
Community News
Bellbowrie ‘Strikers’ Hockey Club
It's Hockey time again! Come and join theBellbowrie Strikers Hockey team. We're anon-profit community sporting club providinga fun, family friendly environment for players of all skills and agesfrom juniors who are just learning the game to more competitivemen’s and women’s A grade players and all levels in between.
To find out more and to register, go to our website:
http://www.bellbowrie.ipswichhockey.com
Email: [email protected]
Mr Troy Hansen, Club President
• When Kids Experience Problems at School
• The Power of Gratitude for a Happier Life
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