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Email:Email: [email protected]:Phone: 07 4726 7666
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14 October 201514 October 2015
DATES TO REMEMBER
Maths Tutoring for students, QBlock, 3:10 – 4:00pm
Every Tuesday
English Tutoring for students,Library, 3:10 – 4:00pm
Every Wednesday
Science Tutoring for students,Block, 3:10 – 4:00pm
Every Thursday
Indigenous Tutorials, Library, 3:10– 4:00pm
Every Thursday
Arts Expo Friday 16th October
Pupil Free Day Monday 19th October
Awards Night Monday 26th October
Year 12 Exams Monday 9th – Friday13th November
Year 11 Exams Monday 16th – Friday20th November
Year 7 2016 Enrolment InterviewBlock
Monday 16th – Friday20th November
Year 12 Formal
RSL Stadium, Murray
Wednesday 18thNovember
Year 12 Final day of school /Graduation Ceremony
Student Centre
Friday 20th November
Year 11 Leadership Camp Tuesday 24th – Friday27th November
Year 11 & 10 Final day of school Friday 27th November
Year 9 Camp Tuesday 1st – Friday4th December
Year 7, 8 & 9 Final day of school Friday 11th December
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
TERM 4 2015
The final term of any calendar school yearrepresents many significant challenges forstudents, parents and teachers. These finalfew weeks culminate twelve years ofeducation in one single outcome for ourvery soon departing Year 12 students. Thekick-start to their life has been formed,
created and developed over this time. Their choices will bereflected in the final outcomes contained in that letter from theQCAA in early December. We wish all Year 12 students the bestin their final days of secondary schooling at William Ross StateHigh School. For all other year levels the task of establishing thegroundwork for the upcoming years is well-in-hand. The nextfew weeks are critical to their future. Dedication, effort andcommitment to achieving the best possible results are what willbe expected.
OPEN INVITATION
Our most important event, the Annual Awards Night isacknowledged as the most prestigious. Here we recogniseour highly successful and exceptional students across all yearlevels. Success accomplished through hard work anddedication to achieve the best possible result. I would like toinvite all parents to attend and become part of this ceremony at
the Civic Centre on Monday 26th October starting at 7:00pm.All parents, family and friends are most welcome.
Allan [email protected]
FROM THE JUNIOR SECONDARYDEPARTMENT
Welcome back! Term 4 is typically myfavourite time of year because there are somany exciting things happening. This termthe Student Council and Peer Mentors haveorganised lunch time activities for Year 7students including touch, soccer, boardgames and a handball competition.Students are encouraged to participate to
meet new people and become a part of the school community.Peer mentors have also developed the idea of a ‘Buddy Bench’where Year 7 students can go to talk with one of our Year 10Peer Mentors. Peer Mentors will be easily identifiable as they willbe wearing a fluoro shirt.
We also have our Positive Education Rewards and RecognitionProgram running this term where students receive stickers fordisplaying positive behaviour. At the end of the term we willhave a movie and pizza day where students who have above95% attendance and nine rows of stickers will be invited toattend.
Finally, we will continue our academic audit process –interviewing students who are at risk of not achieving their JCEstarting with Year 9s and working back to Year 7. At the endof the year we will hold a formal graduation ceremony for theYear 9s to present their certificates. Parents will also be invitedto attend.
Thank you for your continued support. I am looking forward toa productive end of year.
Natalie ANDERSONHOD Junior [email protected]
FROM THE YEAR 7 CO-ORDINATORWelcome to Term 4. My name is RayleenBrown and I have taken on the role of Year7 Co-ordinator for the remainder of 2015. Ihave a great deal of experience with JuniorSecondary, having led the JuniorSecondary transition at my previousschool, and worked most of my teachingcareer in P-12 schools.
Throughout the remainder of this year I will be focusing onensuring that students finish well, this includes particularattention to attendance, uniform and well-being. Many of thecurrent Year 7 students know who I am, and I currently teachboth Year 7 English and Humanities.
I have two sons of my own in secondary school, and a daughterin primary school, and know firsthand many of the academic,financial, emotional, organisational and behavioural challengesfaced by many students and parents during the earlysecondary years.
Part of my role will also be to ensure the smooth transitionof Year 6 from our primary partner schools into Year 7. I amexcited about working with our neighbouring primary schoolsand meeting our up and coming secondary students for 2016.
Please feel free to contact me via email in regard to mattersarising from school related issues, or concerns that you mayhave regarding your child.
Rayleen BROWNYear 7 [email protected]
FROM THE YEAR 8 CO-ORDINATORI would like to introduce myself as the Year8 Co-ordinator at William Ross State HighSchool. I have thoroughly enjoyed myteaching role at William Ross and will beeager to get more involved in schoolactivities as a Year Level Co-ordinator. Myroles include:
Students have been issued with their Learning Journal, wherethey are to record homework and complete activities in theirPositive Education Class (PEC). I encourage parents and carersto have conversations with their child about our policies andprocedures, Learning Journal and timetable.
I would like to reinforce that our first bell for the start of schoolis at 8:40am, if however your child does arrive late, please issuehim/her with a note.
Our uniform policy is clearly explained on page 34 of theLearning Journal, which also outlines our Guide to CorrectFootwear. It is essential students wear all black, fully imperviousshoes to meet the safety requirements of the various subjects.We are exposed to unannounced inspections by authoritiessuch as the health department.
At William Ross State High School electronic devices arebanned. Students must not bring valuable personal technologysuch as phones, IPods, cameras and tablets. Items will beconfiscated, and can be collected at the end of the day.Breaches of this policy may result in further disciplinary action.
I look forward to working with you all. I hope everyone has hada refreshing and safe holiday and bring on Term 4! For furtherinformation please contact [email protected] .
Jacob MILESYear 8 [email protected]
• Tracking Year 8 attendance
• Monitoring wellbeing
• Running Year 8 assembly
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FROM THE YEAR 9 CO-ORDINATOR
YEAR 9 CAMP – TERM FOUR
Welcome back. Term 4 is a big term for ourYear 9 students with Camp scheduled forWeek 9 of Term 4. Students will have theopportunity to travel to DaradgeeEnvironmental Education Centre outside ofInnisfail for a teamwork and leadership skillbuilding camp. Permission forms with
further details will be distributed to students during Week 2; it isimportant to note that school fees must be paid to be able toattend this activity. I am looking forward to a good week ofactivities.
Kristy KIRKYear 9 [email protected]
FROM THE YEAR 11 CO-ORDINATOR
YEAR 11 CAMP
This year camp with be held in Week 8 24thto the 27th of November (the final week forYear 11 students). The camp will be held atMungalli Falls in the Atherton Tablelands.The cost of the camp is $300 which coversthe cost of all food while on the campgrounds (excluding lunches on the 24th and27th). Daily activities during the campinclude abseiling, tobogganing, an obstacle
course and an amazing race. As a part of the experience,students will learn about self-development and goal setting.Students will be eligible to attend camp once all 2015 schoolfees have been paid, and have an attendance rate of 95% orabove. A letter will be sent out in the coming weeks.
RELAY FOR LIFE
This year marked the sixth year I have had the privilege tosupervise 50 senior students at the annually run Relay for Life.Relay for Life is a fun and moving overnight experience thatraises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, preventionand support services. Many students brought tents where theyrested between laps on the amazing Tony Ireland StadiumsAFL field. Daniel Abbott completed the most number of laps for
the school team. What a great effort! The theme for this year’sevent was Beauty and the Geek, and the winners with theirinteresting interpretation of the theme are Rhiannon Dance andCameron Bealing. All students had a great time.
LIGHT THE NIGHT
2015 marks the fourth year William Ross State High Schoolstudents have participated in helping set up The LeukaemiaFoundation’s Light the Night Walk. Each walk hosted by theLeukaemia Foundation is an inspiring event where participantslight lanterns and raise funds to walk in aid of Australian familiesaffected by blood cancer. The money you raise will fundresearch and support, and your presence will lift many heartsas we walk in hope for a future free of blood cancer.
Charlene JACKSONYear 11 [email protected]
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FROM THE YEAR 12 CO-ORDINATORTerm 4 is here! It is a time of celebrationmost definitely, but first it’s important to putin the final hard yards in completing allcomponents of the courses students areenrolled in. The dedicated staff at WilliamRoss State High School will be there tosupport our seniors of 2015 but it’sessential that they focus and look afterthemselves. We can’t wait to share in the
proud occasions that are coming up (Awards Night, Formal,and Graduation) with students, parents, teachers, and theWilliam Ross community. Further information will be sent outsoon with details of each of these events. Parents, guardiansand staff are all invited to the Senior Formal on the 18th ofNovember at the RSL Stadium (Murray). Arrivals will commenceat 5:00pm with the ceremony to start at 6:00pm. Invites to theformal dinner, beginning at 7:00pm, will be issued within thenext few weeks, after which students can purchase their ticketfrom the office. The Formal Committee has worked extremelyhard to make this event a magical one for the seniors of 2015,most notably their amazing efforts at running a sausage sizzleand cake stall at Bunnings Fairfield. With the guidance andsupport of the P & C we raised much needed funds for theevent and represented William Ross with pride. Thank you to allof those that baked, gave up their time and attended, it isgreatly appreciated.
To ensure students can enjoy some of their final moments withtheir William Ross friends and make some lasting memories,students will need to ensure they are meeting schoolexpectations. These expectations have been reiteratedthroughout the year to all Year 12s and include:
A professional photographer will be present to take photos ofstudents and their families on the day. If you are interestedin taking up this service please ensure that the appropriatepayment and documentation is returned as soon as possible.The final calendar event is the Graduation Ceremony which willbe held at the school on the 20th of November 8:45am startingin the Student Centre.
The Leaving School I’m Outta Here event Tuesday 13thOctober for Year 12 students and their parents is just one waythat William Ross aims to support students and their familiesin the transition beyond life at William Ross State High School.A big thanks to Melanie Hemmet (School Based Youth HealthNurse) and all other staff behind the scenes, as well as paststudents and their families for making this event possible. Wehope everyone that attended enjoyed themselves and tooksomething positive away from the night. All the best for afantastic last term, please don’t hesitate to email or contact meat the school if you require more information.
Jessica THOMASYear 12 [email protected]
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER
QUEENSLAND MENTAL HEALTHWEEK
World Mental Health Day is marked eachyear on Saturday the 10th of October andthis year the theme in Queensland is ‘ValueMental Health’.
QLD Mental Health week provides anopportunity to:
Please find attached flyers with this newsletter with a rangeof applications, websites and online programs that may assistemotional health and well-being for adults and teenagers.
Astrid NEIBERDINGGuidance [email protected]
FROM THE IT DEPARTMENT
Did you know we are now on Facebook?Go to: www.facebook.com/williamrossstatehighschool and ‘Like’ ourpage to stay up-to-date with what’shappening here at William Ross State HighSchool.
• the student’s attendance must be at 95% with allabsences explained (e.g. with medical certificates)
• the student must have no outstanding assessmentor fees
• they must be a student of good standing andintegrity, i.e. consistently displaying positivebehaviours
• in order to collect their purchased ticket for theFormal dinner students must have returned allschool resources.
• Think about mental health, and
• Be proactive by sharing the awareness of theimportance of mental wellbeing.
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BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) 2016
In Semester 1 2016, we are planning to begin a BYOD trialfor students enrolled in Years 7, 11 and 12 to bring personallaptops to school, and allow these devices to access theschool’s computer network. The remaining year levels will alsojoin the trial in Semester 2 2016.
You may be asking why we are offering a BYOD program.Over the last few years it has become evident that daily accessto a laptop can significantly assist students in their learning.Note that access to technology was previously supported bythe National Secondary School Computer Fund (NSSCF), butthis program has come to an end. Furthermore, parents andstudents have indicated that they are keen to use their existingpersonally owned laptop at school. We envisage that the BYODprogram will allow students’ seamless use of their device athome and at school, and it reflects a global trend.
More information and expression of interest forms will beavailable in the next newsletter. If you have questions aboutthe BYOD program please email our IT Manager, Ms RozNorgaard.
Roz NORGAARDHOD Humanities & IT [email protected]
FROM DEFENCE TRANSITION
Trying on the fire safety equipment on HMAS LeeuwinTrying on the fire safety equipment on HMAS Leeuwin
I was lucky enough to get chosen to go on Navy workexperience up in Cairns, in the last week of school with a total ofseven students including myself. I got to explore all the differentjobs and roles in the Navy and I got to visit two ships HMASBenalla and HMAS Leeuwin. I did Navy PT, tried on equipmentsuch as Kevlar vest, fire safety equipment including gas mask.We were taken to the armoury where we got to handle Ausstyers, 9mm pistols and pump action shotguns. I had a greattime and the Navy personnel were very friendly and looked afterme.
Mathew THOMPSONYear 10 Student
FROM THE ARTS DEPARTMENT
ART EXPO
You are invited to view our 2016 Art Expo.This year’s theme is “Zones of Intrigue” withgroupings of art works on particularthemes. This year a “People’s Choice”award will be introduced. Entry is with agold coin donation and a ticket will be givento have the chance on winning our luckydoor prize. As usual there will be an artauction of teacher work so have your
wallets ready to take home a piece of unique art. Also ondisplay will be the work from the Young Indigenous PrintmakersProgramme, Time based video work and Wearable Art. Doorsopen at 7:00pm at the P Block.
MURAL
Students in Year 12 Certificate II Fine Arts were approached bylocal childcare ‘My Little Feet’- Aitkenvale and commissionedto design and create a beautiful mural for the children’splayground. Over the last few months, including over theholidays, the students have worked very hard painting this 7+metre long mural. The students have thoroughly enjoyed theexperience and one of the highlights has been the curiosityof the children watching the students paint on the walls andwatching the developing progress with delight! – Ms Rush
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STAIRWELL EXHIBITION
Earlier this year, 7 students participated in the Townsville YoungIndigenous Printmakers Programme. Two works from this weredisplayed at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in August and printswere also presented to our home stay Japanese students asfarewell gifts. Now all 7 William Ross works will be presentedas part of the stairwell exhibition at Perc Tucker Regional ArtGallery. The students and their work have been excellentambassadors for our school.
ART IN THE COMMUNITY
Year 9 Art Excellence students have worked over several weeksto create reef themed canvas paintings that are now on displayat the new Coles in North Ward. Thanks to Ms Howlett for herhard work in getting this project finished in a relatively shorttime. The same group of students also have portraiture onshow in the foyer of Idalia Good Start / Early Learning DaycareCentre. Well done to these students.
Isabella SHATTEA/HOD The [email protected]
FROM THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SCIENCE NEWS
The Conoco-Phillips Science Experiencewas a three day hands on science activitiesprogram conducted at James CookUniversity from the 30th of September –2nd of October.
Feedback From Eva Hewitson (Year 9)
“The Conoco- PhillipsScience Experience atJames Cook Universitywas just amazing. Ilearnt many new thingsabout science like howto extract DNA from astrawberry; what the
insides of a barramundi look like; welearned all about plants, rocks and minerals of our earth; how
they are related and about how protons, electrons and neutronswork to make up the structure of an atom.
We even saw a female horse get fertilised! Some people weregrossed out, but most of us found this really cool!
This experience has helped me decide what I really want tostudy at University when I finish high school. I would highlyrecommend to any Year 9 or 10 students who have theopportunity next year to participate in the ScienceExperience….. to do it! My opinion is to take opportunities likethis, to study hard and to try your best at all times.”
Awards received by students from William Ross State HighSchool at the event:
‘Most Interested’
- Cooper Belz- Eva Hewitson
Congratulations to all of the students at William Ross whoparticipated in the event at James Cook University over theseschool holidays:
Many thanks to Rotary- Port of Townsville for their fundingsupport - making this event possible for some of our students.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Between the 17th and 27th of August,students from 14 countries were tested ontheir science skills, including biology,chemistry, physics and general sciences.They gained points by answering questions,and as they reached certain thresholds theyearned certificates and went into the drawto win great prizes, including a trip to Space
Camp, Alabama.
Congratulations to Sophie Berkelmans who achieved a CreditAward in the Science Championships 2015! Sophie answereda staggering 708 questions, earning her 511 points and placingher in the top 20% of 30,000 competitors from around theworld!
Stay tuned for the Science Championships 2016, being heldfrom the 15th – 22nd of August next year.
• Morgan Kirkham
• Cooper Belz
• Alyssa Gomes
• Eva Hewitson
• Raven McGuinness
• Evelyn Wood
• Katherine Wood
• Miranda Ruhl
• Rhys Williams
• Zaniah Harding
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Upcoming Events in the Science Department
Every ThursdayAfternoon
Science Tutoring – B05
October 21st Final Presentations, Excellence inScience Program
November 18th Wos/ SPARKed workshops
Shelley DERUYTERA/HOD [email protected]
FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
SPORTS NEWS
Term 4 Block Sport
Term 4 Block Sport will commence in Week2 this term and teams are being finalisedthis week. Students are to ensure they haveseen their coaches and returned all requiredpaperwork before representing the school.
Sports include AFL, Year 7 and 8 Football and Water Polo andwill run for 5 weeks in the junior competition and 4 weeks in thesenior competition.
Tuesday -
starts 13 Oct
Wednesday -
starts 14 Oct
Friday Starts -
16 Oct
Open Boys AFL Open Girls AFL Open Boys andGirls Water Polo
Under 13 AFL Under 15 AFL
Under 13 BoysSoccer
Under 13 GirlsSoccer
CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to Brittany Foster who wasselected to referee at the Junior TouchState Championships in Toowoomba. Shewas awarded Junior Female Referee of theTournament and will now be refereeing atthe Nationals next January in New Zealand.
2015 COWBOYS 9s SCHOOLGIRL CHALLENGE
Date: Friday the 23rd of October 2015,Term 4Venue: Townsville District Junior RugbyLeague, Kern Brothers Drive
The National Rugby League, in partnershipwith the Cowboys, invites schools andstudents to be part of the 2015 CowboysSchoolgirl Challenge.
This is a fun day of 9 a-side Rugby League focused onincreasing participation in the sport among girls and is open toall secondary school students across Townsville and district.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
The competition will be organised and run by the NRL andNQ Cowboys development team and will consist of three agegroups and two divisions (dependent upon entries). If yourdaughter is interested in taking part in this Gala Day please seeMs Newton in staffroom 2.
SPONSORS
Thank you to the following companies for their support of theQueensland All Schools Touch Carnival.
Ann NEWTONDirector of [email protected]
• The amount of pressure you use to bite into a carrotis the same amount of pressure you would need tobite off someone else’s finger!
• At over 2000 kilometers long, The Great Barrier Reefis the largest living structure on Earth.
• An individual blood cell takes about 60 seconds tomake a complete circuit of the body.
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FROM THE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
LANGUAGE PERFECT QLDSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
William Ross State High School has againbeen recognised for their commitment tolanguage skills recently when studentsstudying Chinese took part in the QLD StateChampionships on Language Perfect. Overthe intense seven day competition, the
hardworking team earned 27,808 points and were awarded firstplace for Chinese out of a total 149 schools in Queensland.
Congratulations, once again students. What a wonderful andwell deserved result for your efforts! I look forward to seeingmore outstanding achievements in the Language Perfect WorldChampionships 2016!
INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR TO JAPAN
As part of the school’s language program and continuing driveto enhance student’s social and cultural awareness, WilliamRoss State High School students will have the opportunity toembark on an International Study Tour to Japan. The Tour isanticipated to take place over the last week of Term 3, 2016.
The Japanese Study Tour will give our students multipleopportunities to broaden their knowledge of Japanese society,enhance their language skills and to experience some of thelocal culture and sights. Anticipated itineraries include visitsto traditional Kyoto, bustling Tokyo and peaceful Hiroshima.The group will be under the supervision of teachers and localtour guides. A travel insurance group policy will be organisedthrough recommended EQ provider, Go Safe.
William Ross students in all year levels are invited to be part ofthis wonderful experience. Numbers will be finalised based on acriteria for selection including behaviour, attendance, academic,and language study. Currently draft itineraries indicate anapproximate cost of $2500 per student. An information eveningwill be held for interested students on Tuesday the 20th ofOctober at 5:00pm in R Block.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 47267 666 for furtherdetails.
Lani McMinnA/HOD Business, IT, Languages and [email protected]
FROM THE COMMUNITY
LOWES SPECIAL
HERE4LIFE PROGRAM
On the 21st of November 2015, at Shark Park Murray Sportscomplex, “here4life “ is hosting a free community concert withstars Stan WALKER, Dami IM, Sean CHOOLBURRA , Carla
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GRANT, SHAKAYA, Rochelle WATSON-PITT and many moreperformances raising awareness with the local communityresources about suicide awareness and mental health, not onlyabout awareness but action within the community.
We are also promoting, if the youth of Townsville wish toregister, a performance that will be performed on the night(dance, singing, band, solo). We are also requesting volunteers,food vendors and educational stalls for the event. All proceedsfrom the concert stay within the Townsville community and areregistered with the Uniting Care Community.
If further information is required please call Jenny Lenoy on0459 767 727.
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