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28 July 201728 July 2017

COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S COLUMNDear Parents and Friends,

I write this through our cold mornings and think of our schooluniform. It is so important even on cold days that students aredressed appropriately in school uniform at all items. This showsour unified approach to all we do and for me is a very goodstatement of the prided that people have in our college. Weare recognised far and wide as a uniform school and we areidentified for the strong uniform appearance that we have. I wasat a presentation recently for one of our students in Brisbaneand it was very good to see how well our uniform lookedcompared to the uniforms that some students were wearing.This applies for students at all levels and I would ask parentsand guardians to support our college spirit in this area.

It was my great pleasure to attend one of the performances ofCreative Generations in Brisbane recently. The students in thisshow are the very best performers from across all QueenslandState Schools who go through a strenuous audition processbefore they are even considered for the program. It was anoutstanding evening in all respects. What students achieve inperformances is something to behold. One of our studentsMalia Stirling performed two solos in the show and no otherstudent did that.

This is a tremendous honour for one of our students. Inaddition, we had thirteen students in the massed choir. Thatwas the largest number for any school. This shows the highquality of our students and all that they do. We have someoutstanding talent in all aspects of our college. One of ourmusic teachers Kirsten Drinnen has worked very closely withour students to get to this level and that is another example ofour teachers and students combining so well.

If you have any questions at any time please feel free to call meon 5450 4122 or email me on wtroy1@eq.edu.au.

College Principal Dr Wayne Troyahn

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS,CARERS AND VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All parents, carers and visitors to the school must reportfirstly to the school Administration to sign in and to makean appointment to see the person they need to see.

Please do not go directly to staff rooms or class roomsunder any circumstances.

These processes are in place to help protect studentsand ensure that the school remains a safe and secureenvironment.

Student Absentee Line: Report all absentees to:Senior Campus 5450 4160Junior Campus 5459 0366

Congratulations to the 2017 School Captains:

Hamilton Kay-Butterworth, Samantha Dunham, JorjaHamilton Kay-Butterworth, Samantha Dunham, JorjaToumolupe and Jake Gibbs.Toumolupe and Jake Gibbs.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL SENIOR CAMPUSDear Students, Parents and Friends

We are deep into Term 3 - traditionally a very busy term in theSenior Campus!

One of the many outstanding aspects of our College that wehave valued for many years is the quality way that our studentspresent. As we all know, college jumpers are now compulsoryacross the college, with either the new jumpers or the formerNHS jumpers being acceptable.

The P&C have recently advised us that they are now sellingthe old NHS jumpers for only $10.00 each. This is a greatopportunity for anyone who doesn’t have a jumper to purchaseone very cheaply! They are available at the uniform shop at theschool.

A huge ‘Well done’ to ‘Chelle Loch and her Hospitality studentsfor a brilliant ‘Paddock to Plate’ dinner last Thursday night. Thefood was sensational and the service very professional. Welldone everyone!!

Our alternate campus SWAG was visited the other day by theleader of the Queensland Liberal National Party Mr Tim Nicholswho was keen to see the brilliant work the school has donein creating and maintaining an inclusive curriculum through theSWAG cohort. He was impressed by the safe and supportivelearning environment on show. This is testament to the hard

work and dedication of Kris Friend and the staff of SWAG. Welldone SWAG staff and students!

One of the big events occurring over the next fortnight is SETPlanning for our Year 9s. This is the opportunity for students toreflect on possible future careers and to consider the educationand training pathways on the way to these careers. It is not atime to make definite, unchanging decisions - but it is a time tostart exploring the enormous range of exciting possible careerpathways for the future. It is an important first step in planninga successful and rewarding future!

SET Planning flows on from the Careers Expo that our Year 9svisited last week. Thank you to Andrea Peacock, Robyn Haig,Jana Morrisova and Ben de Jong for their work in facilitating thisopportunity for our students.

Attendance

The Senior Campus attendance for this Semester currentlystands at 88.7%, down from the 89.5% on which we finishedlast Semester. Year level attendance is as follows:

Year 7 - 90.9%Year 8 - 88.9%Year 9 - 86.7%Year 10 - 85.7%Year 11 - 89.9%Year 12 - 90.3%

The message is still the same - every day matters and highattendance at school is vital for academic success.

How can I help my child succeed at school?

Early next week a paper copy of individual assessment plannerswill be given to students and they will also be accessible fromstudents' One School sites. These provide an overview of all ofthe Semester's assessment.

As parents, it is good for us to have an awareness of theassessment that our children are completing, and to encouragethem to plan their study routine carefully to ensure that they cancomplete their required assessment in a well-paced and timelyway. This helps them to produce the very best work they canwithout the stress that can occur if everything is left until the lastminute.

Thought of the week

No great man ever complains of want of opportunities. - RalphWaldo Emerson

Sean MaherPrincipal Secondary Campus

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL JUNIOR CAMPUSLast week our Year 6 students enjoyed some cooler weatherdown south as they participated in the 2017 Canberra Camp.By all accounts, the students and staff had an amazingexperience with many memories made that will last a life timeas they visited a range of venues including Parliament House(Old and New), the War Memorial, Circular Quay, CockingtonGreen Gardens, Questacon, Royal Australian Mint, ParliamentEducation Office, Mount Ainslie Lookout, Australian Institute ofSport, Telstra Tower and a day on the slopes at Perisher toend the trip. For many it has been the trip of a lifetime and mythanks to Mrs Cahill, Mrs Richardson, Mr McGill and Mr Kellyfor chauffeuring our students and supporting them throughoutthis experience.

On this occasion our students had the opportunity to showcaseour College in a National setting. Each student was a wonderfulambassador for Queensland and our College and providedeach one with yet another opportunity to develop as globalcitizens. The following is some of the feedback that has beenreceived from community members:

Your students are by far the best-behaved children I have evertravelled with. (A businessman who is a weekly commuter onQantas).

I would like to express my thanks to your Year 6 teaching staffand students on their recent Canberra trip and their day atPerisher Valley. One of our students was accidently knockedover and while I was making my way down the slope theteacher and student stayed with my student to comfort andreassure them during their distress. Our student was not injuredin any way, just a small fright. It was great to hear the positivewords of encouragement and support by your student. Yourstudent was caring, thoughtful and courteous. (Year 6 Teacherfrom Virginia SS)

Last week I headed abroad to co-present at the NewPedagogies for Deeper Learning Conference (NPDL) in NewZealand with Mr Scott Millman and staff from Sunshine BeachSHS and Coolum SHS. The invitation to present was extendedby the CORE team organising the conference after havingheard staff from these schools present in Toronto earlier in theyear. Despite the State of Emergency declared in Christchurchwhere we happened to be staying and the location of theconference, it was an incredible opportunity to showcase thework of our College and schools within our Region.

110 dedicated teachers, school administrators and ministerialstaff were in attendance, all of whom were doing so in theirschool holidays. Our presentation was very well received andone of the New Zealand Ministers for Education was in theaudience and commented to me after the session that theyneeded to visit Queensland. It was a privilege for me to beincluded as part of the team presenting and I am lookingforward to continuing the International partnerships that havebeen made between our College and both Canada and NewZealand.

School Illness

With the cooler weather now settling in we are beginning to seeincreased levels of illness amongst our students. Parents areasked not to send their child to school if they are not well. Formore serious illnesses, children must be excluded from schoolbefore returning. Please see the table below.

Children with certain contagious diseases are, according toregulations, to be excluded from school. For regulationspertaining to common diseases listed below contact Qld Healthor go to their website.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/

Road Safety around our College

We thank all parents and community members for abiding by allroad safety rules and expectations about our school. Everyoneknows how busy it can be especially around pickup times so allare asked to be careful and patient at these critical times.

We also remind parents that there is no parent access orparking within the internal carparks of our school. I'm sureyou would all understand that 550 plus parent’s cars could notpossibly be driving in and out to drop off or pick up children.

• Diarrhea

• Whooping Cough

• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

• Chicken Pox

• Influenza

• Measles

• Hepatitis A

• Rubella (German Measles)

• Mumps

• Impetigo (School Sores)

• Meningitis

• Typhoid Fever

• Ringworm

• Scabies

• Streptococcal infection

• Conjunctivitis (acute infection) Your support inensuring that your child does not attend school whenunwell is appreciated.

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Under special circumstances agreed to by the Principal,parents may receive a special permit to enter the grounds.These are usually most specific to parents picking up childrenwho have a recognised disability. Your cooperation in adheringto these guidelines assists in ensuring the safety of our studentsduring pick up and drop off times.

Enrolments for 2018

It’s that time of year again where we begin the process forenrolling for 2018. If you have younger children at home whoare due to commence school next year but have not yet appliedfor enrolment, please contact our office to obtain an enrolmentpack.

Similarly, if you know of families who intend to attend NambourState College in 2018 but are not yet connected to the schooland will not see this newsletter, please urge them to contactour office immediately. Please phone on 5459 0333. We arenot a catchment school and all families are welcome to join ourwonderful school.

Interest in our prep program is running at an all-time high. OurPrep 2018 Open Day will be held on Saturday 12th August from1:30pm to 3:00pm in our Junior Campus prep classrooms.Please spread the word as everyone is welcome to attend.

Student Celebrations

Congratulations to Sandeena in Year 2 whoachieved outstanding results at her recentballet exams in both classical and jazz.

We are very proud of you Sandeena. Welldone!

We have amazing children in our school achieving in theirchosen interests at high levels. If your child has achievedsomething wonderful outside school please let us know eitherthrough the office, your child’s teacher or emailinfo@namboursc.eq.edu.au.

We love to hear about what our children are doing!

Bec HuttonPrincipal Junior Campus

Calendar as at Tuesday 25th July 2017

Tuesday 25 July Year 5 and 6 World Of ScienceAmbassadors Visit

Year 5 Living HistoriesThursday 27 July

NAIDOC Celebrations

Friday 28 July Gold and Silver Awards Ceremony9:15am

Calendar as at Tuesday 25th July 2017

National Schools Tree Day

Tuesday 1 August ICAS English

Wednesday 2August

District Athletics for eligible students

Thursday 3 August Young Pinnacles Scholars Day

Friday 4 August Assembly presented by 4A

Friday 11 August Motivational Media Year 5 and Year6

Saturday 12August

2018 Prep Open Day 1:30pm to3pm

Tuesday 15 August ICAS Mathematics

Wednesday 16August

P & C Meeting 6pm for a 6:30pmstart

Thursday 31August

Regional Athletics for eligiblestudents

Regional Athletics for eligiblestudents

Friday 1September

Assembly presented by 4B

Saturday 9September

Maryborough STEM Challenge

Prep Hearing ScreeningWednesday 13September

Billy Moore Shield

Thursday 14September

Prep Hearing Screening

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL OF THEJUNIOR CAMPUS

Attendance – Every day counts

Our attendance focus is to maximise learningand student outcomes and for this to occur itis important that every student attendsschool everyday. Parental assistance isimperative and we ask for your assistance in achieving this goalfor your child. Please find below classes attendance rate as of21/7/17:

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Food Allergies

This year, we have an increasing number of students across ourcollege with food allergies to nuts, dairy, fish and other knownallergens. These are very serious allergies which can cause asevere reaction by ingesting or simply touching food containingthese items. Although it may be possible to minimise students’exposure to potential allergens within the school environment,the implementation of blanket food bans or attempts to prohibitthe entry of food substances into schools is not supportedby Education Queensland, Qld Health and the AustralasianSociety of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). Educationand avoidance is the safest option for us.

We are seeking your assistance in avoiding sending dairy andnut 3 products such as peanuts, cashews, nutella and peanutbutter to school for lunch and class parties. Many foods carrya warning on the label "may contain traces of peanuts". Thisusually indicates that the food is made in a facility that alsomakes a food containing peanuts; however, the food may notcontain peanuts.

Please discuss with your child how sharing these foods mayalso pose a risk. This is reinforced at school by our classroomteachers and staff on duty. Teachers will also be educatingstudents in other ways we can help keep our classrooms safesuch as always washing hands before/after lunch or snack,adopting a no food and drink sharing policy etc. We thank youin advance for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe,healthy environment for all of our students.

Before School Duty

It is timely to remind parents to ensure that their children arrivea school in the morning no earlier than 8:25am, unless arrivingby bus or in a planned and supervise program. While we realiseit is exciting to for children to get to school, it is also criticalthat we ensure their safety and wellbeing. Unfortunately, there isno supervision before 8:15am and it is your legal responsibilityto maintain the duty of care of your child until supervision isprovided. From 8:15am, all students are required to sit and waitin the Sports Hall until the bell rings at 8:25am, unless with aparent or guardian.

Levelled Literacy Intervention System (LLI)

The Levelled Literacy Intervention System (LLI) is anintensive, small-group, supplementary literacy intervention forstudents who find reading and writing difficult. The goal of LLI isto lift the literacy achievement of students who are not achievinggrade-level expectations in reading. First introduced in 2016 asa trial with selected year levels, this year the program has beenexpanded across Junior Campus to support students in Year1-6. Below are some of the fantastic achievements from thisprogram for Semester 1:

67 students took part in LLI in Semester 1 ( Y1 - 10, Y2 - 14,Y3 - 11, Y4 - 9, Y5 - 9, Y6 -14)

16 students have "graduated" i.e. students who are reading 6months or more above their year level (Y2 - 2, Y3 - 2, Y4 - 6,Y5 - 2, Y6 - 4 students)

Reading assessment data shows that during Semester 1 of 60students assessed:

Most successful students were those with great attendance!

We are very proud of the students and the achievements theyhave made in this program. A BIG thank-you andcongratulations must also be given to our wonderful teachingteam, especially the LLI Teaching Team (photo below).

PBL Focuses

In Week 3 and 4, the PBL focus lessons are based aroundRelationships. This is a really important for us in targeting andimproving how we speak to each other, treat one another andwhat we do if there is conflict at Nambour State College. Thefollowing behaviours are always expected at all times and canbe promoted and practised at home:

• 33 students (over half of all students in program)improved their "reading age" by 12 months or moreduring a 5-month period

• 15% (9 students) improved reading age by 9 months

• 15% (9 students) improved reading age by 1 year

• 25% (15 students) improved reading age by 15-18months

• 6% (4 students) improved reading age by 2 or 2 1/2years

• 8% (5 students) improved reading age by 3 years ormore

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Kind regards,Emma MarshallDeputy Principal Junior Campus

STUDENTS WITH A GOAL (SWAG)Leader of the Liberal National Party Mr Tim Nichols visited theSWAG campus recently. The objective of his meeting was toassess the brilliant work the school has done in creating andmaintaining an inclusive curriculum through the SWAG cohort.

He was impressed by the safe and supportive learningenvironment on show, and this is testament to the hard workapplied by all staff involved with the program, especially Mr KrisFriend.

Amongst his busy schedule, he found 15 minutes to meetand greet with students and staff and dig down into the nutsand bolts of the objectives and results of the program, all ofwhich was extremely positive. He commented further aboutthe positive impact such a program has on the community inNambour. Well done to all involved.

Kind regards,Emma MarshallDeputy Principal Junior Campus

VOICES ON THE COAST

Several Years 4 and 5 students, along with some students fromthe Senior Campus, were lucky enough to attend the 2017“Voices on the Coast’ Festival. This is an annual 2-day youth

literature event that is held at the University of the SunshineCoast. Several authors and illustrators from across Australia,presented book-talks, workshops, poetry, drama andstorytelling aimed at inspiring and teaching our students avariety of processes and techniques.

Our students enjoyed their experiences as they ‘rubbedshoulders’ (and had selfies) with several well-known authorsand illustrators. They participated in workshops where theprinted word came to life with the use of new tips and tricks tobe used in their writing.

OPEN NSC RUGBY LEAGUE TEAMCongratulations to our Open Rugby League team for theirperformance and effort in last term’s GIO Cup competitionwhich ended for our team last week against Tullawong SHS in a34pt to 24pt defeat. The effort of all players in that game typifieswhat this team has done throughout this competition.

The team played four games and their performancesthroughout the competition and their efforts in attack anddefence was sensational. What was especially pleasing frommy point of view was the level of commitment the playersdisplayed to the team, by turning up to each game meant wehad 16 to 18 eager players for each game.

The player’s attitude before the game and during the gamedemonstrated their commitment to each other and from mypoint of view that is the basis for a successful (regardless ofresults) and positive team performances.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Jetts Gym NambourStihl Shop NambourNambour RSL

All these business’s sponsor our rugby league teams and helpus supply not only the jerseys but short and socks for all theLeague students.

RegardsGeorge HarveyPE TeacherRugby League Coordinator

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SCHOOL OPINION SURVEYSLinks to school opinion surveys have been sent home by post.Parents / Guardians are asked to assist by completing thesesurveys. The surveys are anonymous and it is vital for ourcollege to hear the thoughts of families as we continue toprogress.

The surveys open on 31th July. Please follow the instructions inthe forms you received and complete the surveys by 25 Augustat the latest.

RegardsDr Wayne TroyahnCollege Principal

WE ARE EXCITED! OUR TUCKSHOPS ARENOW ONLINE

Both our Tuckshop are NOW ONLINE with theSchoolShopOnline!

So jump on today register your child so they can FastTrack theLunchtime process.

https://tuckshop.schoolshoponline.net.au/namboursc/index.aspx

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMAs Dr Troyahn mentioned in his article lastmonth, from Term 4 we will be accredited torun an International Student Program atNSC. This has been approved by EducationQueensland International (EQI), which is theinternational arm of the QueenslandDepartment of Education and Training.

Our first task is to begin the process of recruiting families tobecome Homestay providers. If this is something that you thinkyour family would be interested in, and you would like to get aHomestay Provider application form, you can contact either:

Kelly Miles (International Student Coordinator) 5450 4158 orkmile23@eq.edu.au or Belinda Marc (Homestay Coordinator)5450 4158 or bmarc35@eq.edu.au.

Alternatively, you are welcome to come and talk to us in personif you want to find out more about the program and what’sinvolved. We are in the EAL Faculty (Y block). We will also leavesome application forms at the main office.

You could also check out the EQI website. The following linktakes you straight to the section on being a Homestay provider.

https://eqi.com.au/

Kelly MilesInternational Student Co-ordinator

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARNThis year we will be participating in the Woolworths Earn &Learn program. Through this program, we will be able to getnew educational resources for our school and all we need youto do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths.

From Wednesday 26 July to Tuesday 19 September, we arecollecting Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers. You will get oneWoolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent (excludingliquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the Woolworths Earn &Learn Sticker onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheetand when it’s complete, the Sticker Sheet can be droppedinto the Collection Box here at the school or at your localWoolworths.

At the end of the promotion, we’ll be able to get some greatnew equipment. The range is extensive and offers lots of itemsideal for our students – including resources for Maths, English,Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sportand for our library. If you’d like to know more visit below.

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/earn-and-learn

MUSIC NEWSNSC Senior Music Department are proud to announce theseupcoming performances at YANDINA STREET FAIR -

Year 8 Rock Band and Year 10 Rock Band. Both groups wereinvited to perform at the community event which will showcaseyoung local talent. This is another great opportunity for ourstudents to celebrate and share their learning with the realworld. Free Entry!

DATE – Sunday 20 AugustTIME – TBA (watch this space)VENUE – Stevens St, Yandina

Sharlene ThorogoodMusic TeacherSenior Campus - Nambour State College

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Senior Music Night – SAVE THE DATE!

Year 9 & 10 Music Showcase – SAVE THE DATE!

Creative Generations 2017

A huge congratulation to all students whoparticipated in Creative Generations on July14-15. It was a HUGE success with fourshows performed in two days! Malia Stirling(Year 12) performed her two solos flawlesslyand our 13 choir students sung beautifully.A huge congratulation to our soloist MaliaStirling and our mass choir students –Charlotte Aalbers, Kyla Avila, Grace ColvilleFelsman, Taylah Davis, Kate Evans,Georgia Frost, Madelyn Fraser, Maisie Grose, VeronikaMariienko, Ruth Sliwa, Phoebe Smith, Ava Stewart & Mya VanDoore.

There will be a meeting at the end of term for students whowould like to participate in Creative Generations in 2018. Forany questions regarding participation for 2018 – contact MusicCoordinator, Kirsten Drinnen (kdrin6@eq.edu.au).

CGEN VOICES – Malia Stirling

Creative Generation Voices is a program that allows studentsfrom state schools to go through various live auditions in orderto be a part of the Creative Generation Voices Show. Thelimited students that are successful are given the opportunityto work with well-known musicians in order to improve theirperformance skills. The musicians that are included on theindustry panel for CGEN Voices 2018 are Kate Miller-Heidke,Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Simon Gallaher. We a proud toannounce that our very own Year 12 music student, MaliaStirling was accepted into this program. She is one of fewstudents in the state that have been offered this opportunity. Ifyou would like to see her perform in CGEN Voices on Friday 4thAugust, you can book tickets below.

https://www.qtix.com.au/

Kirsten DrinnenMusic CoordinatorSenior Campus -

LOST PROPERTYWith the weather getting cooler andstudents bringing their jumpers to school,we are seeing a larger than normal amountof lost property, please make sure you

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name your students jumpers as they cannot be given backwithout proof of ownership. On the inside of the new jacket logois a great spot as it can’t be cut off. Iron name tags are by farthe best way to name your students items.

Senior Campus Lost Property:

Contact Helen in A12 or drop in for any lost property. Itemsmust have names on them for staff to hand out.

Junior Campus Lost Property:

Contact the Junior Campus Office for any Lost Property, itemsmust be named for proof of ownership.

STOP THE PRESS:

UNIFORMS

JUMPERS:

As of the 8th of May, all jumpers wornmust be a NSC, NSH or NSS Uniformjumper.

Our new NSC jacket is a great hit and selling for $55.00they can be worn from Prep to Year 12.

Thank you for your support.

HOW TO ENCOURAGE LITERACY IN YOUNGCHILDREN

(Extract: Parents’ Role in Education series- adapted from authors LouisePhillips and Pauline Harris)

Literacy is not just reading and writing. It involvesmeaning-making with materials that humans use tocommunicate – be they visual, written, spoken, sung, and/ordrawn.

How to be a talking, reading, writing, viewing,and listening family

There are several practical things parents can do to encouragebroad literacy and learning in early childhood years.

1. The uniform shop has a range of 2ndhand jumpers a from $5.00 limited assorted sizes.

2. NSH and NSS new heavily discounted jumpersand jackets for $10.00.

1. Don’t wait. Read what you are reading aloud to yournewborn. Children become attuned to the sound ofyour voice and the tones of the language you speakas their hearing develops.

2. Share stories at mealtime. Provide prompts like: “Tellus what your teddy did today”. Alternatively,randomly select from ideas for characters, problems,and settings, for example: “Tell us about aninquisitive mouse lost in a library”. Oral storytellingprovides a bridge to written stories.

3. Record on your phone or write down your child’sstories. Turn them into a book, animation, or slideshow (with an app). Children will see thetransformation of their spoken words into writtenwords. These stories can be revisited to reinforcelearning of words, story structure and grammar.

4. Talk about their experiences. For example, promptthem to describe something they have done, seen,read or heard about. Research shows children’s orallanguage supports their literacy development, andvice-versa.

5. Guide literacy in your children’s play, following theirlead. For example, help them follow instructions formaking something, or use texts in pretend play, suchas menus in play about a pizza place. Children willengage with various texts and the purposes theyhave in their lives.

6. Books, books, books. For babies and toddlers, startwith durable board books of faces, animals andeveryday things with few words that invite interactivity(e.g., “Where is baby?”). Progress to more complexpicture books with rhyming language. Talk aboutpersonal links with the stories and ask questions(such as “I wonder what will happen next or wherethey went to”) as these will support comprehension.Look to the Children’s Book Council for awardedquality children’s literature.

7. Talk about words children notice. Be sure the wordsmake sense to children. Talk about what words looklike, what patterns, letters and sounds they make.This builds children’s word recognition and attackskills, and understanding of what words in contextmean.

8. Involve your children in activities where you useliteracy. For example, if you make shopping lists orsend e-cards, your children could help create thesewith you. Explain what you are doing and invitechildren’s participation (e.g., “I’m looking at a map to

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Above all, be sure the experience is enjoyable, playful, andencourages children’s active involvement. Literacy should beengaging for your children, not a chore.

This article is part of a series on Parents’ Role in Education -adapted from authors Louise Phillips and Pauline Harris)

[Jana Morrisova, Guidance Counsellor]

COASTAL COOKERY TRADE TRAINING

Program Information Afternoon

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Thursday August 3, 3.30-5.00pmInformation Session

Tour of Commercial KitchenCoastal Cookery Trade Training Centre

Located on the grounds of Maroochydore State HighSchool

ALL WELCOMEStudents, Parents, VET HODs, Teachers

Contact: Kerrie Long 54504139

SIT20416 CERTIFICATE II INKITCHEN OPERATIONS

Students at Nambour State College have anexciting opportunity to participate in theCoastal Cookery Trade Training Programsituated on the grounds of MaroochydoreState High School.

The award-winning program is designed for those studentswho are in Year 11 or 12 and have the desire and work ethic topursue an employment outcome in the Hospitality Industry.

At the Coastal Cookery Trade Training Centre, you have theopportunity to complete the Certificate II in Kitchen Operationsover 11 months and also get hands on experience within theindustry.

Possible career options: Caterer, Cook, Baker, Sous Chef,Executive Chef, Hotel Manager, Butcher, Confectioner, PastryCook Technician, Food Processing Nutritionist, Dietician.

Frequently asked questions

When does training occur in the Coastal CookeryTrade Training Centre? In 2018 training will be on aWednesday 9.00am 2.00pm (approximately) for 11months.

Who will be training me at the Coastal Cookery TradeTraining Centre? TAFE QLD will provide the training toyou.

How much does it cost? The only cost to students isapproximately $130 for a uniform that must be worn whiletraining in the centre.

How do I find out more information about the CoastalCookery Trade Training Centre? Please contact KerrieLong or Michelle Loch on 54504139 for an informationpack. Tour is available on request.

S.H.A.R.P. STUDENT HEALTH &RESILIENCE PROGRAM NEWS!

This term the SHARP program focuses on ‘REAL BODYESTEEM’.

see how to get to your friend’s house”). Children canmeaningfully engage with and create texts and seethe place these texts have in their lives.

9. Use community and state libraries. Most offerinteractive family literacy programs. Early YearsCounts and The Australian Literacy EducatorsAssociation has a range of resources for families.

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Using evidence based resources from theButterfly Foundation as well as theinternationally acclaimed Australiandocumentary resource “Embrace”, thisterm SHARP aims to help our young peoplerecognise the health benefits of EATING for satisfaction andhealth and MOVING their bodies for JOY.

Self-esteem is about how much you like, accept and respectyourself as a person. Further to this body esteem is about thethoughts & feelings you have about your body and appearance& this is often a major issue for young people. SHARP ispromoting the notion that our bodies are not ornaments(having to be only visually pleasing) rather our bodies arevehicles for our active and fulfilling lives.

A major part of this unit focuses on media literacy and criticalanalysis skills – hoping to offer NSC students a view on theadvertising and weight loss industries that drive body shamingfor financial gain.

The “Embrace” documentary – rated M - will be shown toyear 12 students however is such an enlightening & compellingfilm that SHARP will host a free community viewing forfamilies at our high school auditorium later this term. (Date tobe confirmed). “Embrace” has sold out at local cinemas hereon the coast – with great reviews and a huge following. Thisevent will be a parent/student night with families encouraged todiscuss this important issue together – also there is significantnudity and adult discussions so parents will need to makeinformed decisions about their student viewing thedocumentary. Please view the trailer below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISHzzBGyt4g

More information about the free movie will be available soon.

Any queries or comments please contact Ms Julie Cook (seniorhealth teacher) or Carol Hegerty (school nurse) on 54504111.

NAMBOUR STATE COLLEGE BYO LAP TOPPROGRAM

Nambour State College has been developing a 2020 visionthat includes the following expectations:

“Students have 24/7 digital access to learningmaterials so that they can learn where and when theywant” (every subject has an online “virtual classroom”)

“Every student has access to an individual learningdevice that connects them to these learningmaterials” (School and student owned devices)

“College is a learning hub that provides students withopen connections to other educational providers”(College is a learning hub)

In 2017 Nambour State College, will offer 3 options for accessto computers in the senior campus (7-12):

“Bring Your Own Laptop” is optional in 2017 but the collegeplans to phase in for all students in Years 7-12 by 2020.

Please contact me if you require further information,

Mark PiperHead of Department – eLearningNambour State College

DATES – UPCOMING EVENTS: AUGUST2017

Tuesday 1stAugust

Set Plans Year 9 from 8.00am

Wednesday2nd August

Set Plans Year 9 from 8.00am

District Athletics for eligible studentsJunior Campus

Thursday 3rdAugust

Young Pinnacle Scholars

Year 7 Interschool Sport (Home)

Friday 4thAugust

Year 10 Biology – Bilai Wetlands (Bli Bli)

Tuesday 8thAugust

District Athletics Day 1

Wednesday 9thAugust

District Athletics Day 2

Thursday 10thAugust

Aspiring Leaders

USC Engagement

Ekka Cattle Show team

Year 7 Interschool Sport

Friday 11thAugust

Motivational Media P-12 50 minutepresentations (Auditorium)

Ekka Cattle Show Team

Friday 11thAugust

Red Food Day

“Nambour State College acknowledges the valuablecontribution that local industries make towards enhancingcareer development in young people” – Speed Careering

Event 2017

1. Option 1 – Bring Your Own Laptop (Windows orApple Mac) - $60 per year (includes secureconnection to college wireless network, limited ICTsupport, Adobe software e.g. Photoshop, Flash,Premiere Pro etc.)

2. Option 2 – Take Home Laptop (ACER tablet orlaptop) – ONLY IF ALREADY IN THE PROGRAM –NO NEW SIGN UPS - $120 per year (includes secureconnection to college wireless network, ICT support,Adobe software e.g. Photoshop, Flash, Premiere Proetc.)

3. Option 3 – College based laptops or desktops –available in some classrooms or library.

• 2018 - all students in Years 7 & 10 will be required tobring their own laptop for use in class. The BYOprogram may also be available to students in P-6using iPads or laptops in the future.

• 2019 – all students in 7, 8, 10 & 11

• 2020 – all students in Years 7-12

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On Thursday 20th July, we invited 16 local providers toNambour State College for our annual Year 9 Speed Careersevent.

Christine Jones Funeral Manager Drysdale Funerals

JeremySpencer

Senior Constable Queensland Police

JamesKeightley

Builder / Owner SaltbushConstructions

Rachael Yurko Chef / Owner The Canape Project

John Peacock Excavator Operator /Owner

Ability Excavations

Amanda Branch Beautician UNWIND Beauty

Ray De Vere Dairy Farmer / Owner RA & CA DeVere

Molly Stewart Licensee / Owner Milford Lodge ChildCare

Karl Harbers Qualified Electrician /Refrigeration Mechanic

Harpers Electrical

Linda Donnelly HR Officer –Employment Programs

Sunshine CoastCouncil

Joel Kerswill &Amanda Davis

Field Officers Community Solutions

Dan Horne Landscaper / Musician Dan Horne Music

GrantThorogood

Plumber / Owner Grant ThorogoodPlumbing & Drainage

Kim Richmond Clinical Resource Nurse Sundale Nambour

Sam Costa Diesel Mechanic Careers EmploymentAustralia

Deb Hutchins Finance Manager LJ Hooker Finance

The speed careering complements the College’scomprehensive Career Development Program and follows onthe heels of the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo on TuesdayJuly 18 at the Calvary Centre, Tanawha.

The Career program relies on input from local businessrepresentatives who can share their valuable time andknowledge with students.

A wide range of trades and professions will be represented atthe Speed Careering event. Presenters will provide all studentswith specific details of their respective jobs.

Previous speed careering events have been extremelysuccessful and feedback has consistently indicated studentbenefit.

If any parents or other local businesses would like to be a partof this great event next year, please contact Andrea Peacock5450 4116 or Jana Morrisova 5450 4128.

We can’t thank the above supporters enough for their time,knowledge and expertise in their field.

Kind regards,Andrea PeacockTraineeship and Job Placement Officer

P & C, TUCKSHOP AND UNIFORM SHOP

NEXT MEETING:

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 16thAugust 2017.

The meeting will be held in the senior campus library at6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.

Please pop in at 6.00pm to catch up, have a chat and acuppa before proceedings.

We welcome all parents, carers and community members – oldand new, and invite you to come along to one, or all our P &C meetings. Our meetings are relatively casual and give youthe opportunity to speak with like-minded parents and to beinvolved with the direction that the P & C and the school takesinto the coming year and beyond.

Thanks to those parents and interested community memberswho continue to take the time to attend our meetings. Withoutyou, we would not be able to operate. Thanks to our committeewho have worked so well together to accomplish what we havethese last 12 months and we look forward to another interestingyear.

Our meetings are held usually on the third Wednesday of eachmonth in the Senior Campus Library, commencing now at6.30pm. We encourage getting together at 6.00pm for a cuppaand a chat before the start of our meetings.

If you would like any information regarding the school P & C,please call the P & C office on 5450 4121 or email onpandc@namboursc.eq.edu.au.

Please get involved with your child’s schooling and come alongto a P & C meeting.

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WHATS HAPPENING WITH OUR P&C?

P&C FUNDRAISERS 2017

HELP US WITH OUR FIVE CENT CHALLENGE

Our wonderful Year 10 PIP group havestarted a clever fundraising event. If you haveany spare $0.05 coins around, please feelfree to leave them with us.

Our College has many recycled milk bottlesaround the school and we would love to takeyour spare change.

All this goes towards our Air ConditioningFund.

Thank you to our Pip girls and Maria Starr for helping with ourFundraising.

See more on our Nambour State College P&C Facebook page.

FATHER’S DAY

Don’t forget our Father’s Day Stall will beheld later in the year, we are activelyasking for donations and help to makethis fundraiser a successful one. If youcan help please contact our P&C Office ordrop any donations to either the Junior or Senior CampusOffice.

P&C Office: 54504121

Of course, our Tuckshops and Uniform shop are a majorfundraiser for our College and any volunteer help would begratefully accepted.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

All the College uniforms from P-12 are now sold out of theSenior Campus Uniform Shop.

Monday – Thursday8am – 11amRe-open2.00pm to 3.15pm

We are closed on Fridays.

Any queries please contact our P&C Office on 54504121.

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:

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NEWS FROM OUR TRAINEESHIP AND JOBPLACEMENT OFFICER

Congratulations to the following students for enrolling in aschool based Apprenticeship / Traineeship

AVAILABLE APPRENTICESHIP’S for YEAR’S 10, 11 & 12students

TRAINEESHIP’S

To make an appointment to see me please call on 5450 4116or call reception on 5450 4120 to make an appointment todiscuss your students Traineeship / Apprenticeship or courseoptions.

This week we congratulate our Year 11 students who havecompleted Certificate II in Health Support Services. Thesestudents are a credit to Nambour State College and their

• Nedebah Moore – Certificate III Hospitality, FlaxtonGardens

• Katie Smith - Certificate III Child Care, Smart landBoutique Child Care Centre

• Trinity Mahoney - Certificate II Salon Assistant, CutThat Out Hair, Woombye

• Certificate III Solid Plasterer (Renderer) – Nambour

• Certificate III Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship –Coolum

• Certificate III Hosptiality – Subway, Aerodrome Roadand Sunshine Plaza

• Certificate III Hospitality – Gloria Jeans, Buderim

• Certificate III Hospitality – Crema Café, SunshinePlaza

• Certificate III Hospitality – Milk & Bean Café,Alexandra Headlands

• Certificate III Hospitality – Swan Bites, BradmanAvenue

• Certificate III Hospitality – Boost Juice, SunshinePlaza

• Certificate III Hospitality – Jamaica Blue Café,Kawana Shopping Centre

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parents. Read below what their Trainer Jo McCaffery hasto say.

“On the 14th March 2017, 9 students from the collegeembarked on a learning journey with SDS Training undertakingthe HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services.

The course was delivered over a 10-week period viaface-to-face classroom learning which included both theoreticaland practical based activities. The classroom learning wasdelivered with flexibility that allowed each participant to learnnew skills and knowledge, and to be actively involved in groupdiscussions and activities.

The students also participated in two workplace excursionsincluding Opal Aged Care (Nambour) and RSL Aged Care(Tantula Rise) which provided them an opportunity to see howthe competencies they were learning in the classroom relatedto the workplace and also to engage with aged care residentsin some very meaningful activities. It was clearly visible thatthe residents and staff at both of these facilities enjoyed thestudents visit and were very impressed with the what thestudents were learning in the classroom as well as and theirbehaviour and how they represented Nambour State College.

Students completed 12 units of competency that focused onclient confidentiality, working with behaviours of concern,communicating in the health and community services sectoras well as infection control and maintaining a high standard ofservice.

The completion of this Nationally Accredited Qualification willbenefit these students with some of them pursuing careers inthe medical industry including nursing, physiotherapy and agedand disability work.

SDS Training would like to express their sincerestcongratulations to the 8 students that completed thequalification and to wish them the very best with their futureendeavours. Congratulations to Hunter Hawke, Neelab Jalal,Spoghmai Jalal, Kristen Vella, Amelia Southam, Anto Thomas,Lachlan Stephenson and Andrew Xaveria.

Future training pathways from this qualification include theCHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support qualificationwhich can be undertaken as a School based traineeship. Thiswill assist students to leave school with a nationally recognisedentry level qualification and to gain employment into a growtharea of demand”.

We will be running this course again in 2018 and welcomeany Year 11 or 12 students that feel the course would beadvantageous to them on their journey towards a careerpathway in Health.

2018 Courses being run at Nambour State College: Showyour interest now to secure a placement and ensure we haveenough numbers.

Certificate II Health Support ServicesCertificate II Salon Assistant and Retail Cosmetics (Hair &Beauty)Certificate II AutomotiveCertificate II Electro technologyCertificate II Rural Operations (Equine)

I would also like an expression of interest for Certificate IISports and Recreation

Students currently in Year 10 and 11 - come and See meon Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday lunchtimes for moreinformation. Information evenings will be in Term 4.

Kindest RegardsAndrea Peacock – Traineeship & Job PlacementOfficerapett59@eq.edu.au5450 4116

SET PLANS FOR YEAR 9

SET Plan Interviews

For All Year 9 StudentsTuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd August

All year 9 students must attend a 30-minute interview with aparent/s. The purpose is to plan their senior education pathwayincluding subject selections for Year 10 in 2018.

Appointments can be made using the link below with any listedmember of staff (except Community Pathways students withSandi Smith). Appointments run from 7am to 7.30pm.

https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?schoolid=139

Regards,Jeff TennantDeputy Principal – Senior Campus

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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