Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
123 Milton StreetMackay QLD 4740Subscribe:Subscribe: http://mackayshs.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe
Email:Email: [email protected]:Phone: 4957 9179
Fax:Fax: 4957 9100
18 August 201718 August 2017
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTIn recent weeks, our Roadshow team hasbeen visiting the State schools in our schoolcatchment area and introducing thestudents in Year 6 to the quality programsand opportunities available at Mackay StateHigh School. I also detailed to students theCore Values and high expectations thatstaff and parents have of our students.Every student received an Enrolment pack and those interestedin our Sporting Academies received applications. We alsoadvised of the Information Evening for parents and our 2018Year 7 students that was held on Wednesday 16th August.Students and their parents were able to book interview times forenrolment interviews to be held after school from 21-24thAugust. Any parents seeking to enrol their child for Year 7 in2018, should urgently contact the office to arrange anappointment.
Sincere thanks to our Senior Buddies and Junior SecondaryLeaders who gave their time to assist the new students andtheir parents to navigate around the faculty displays and tomake their appointments. Many parents took advantage of thediscount offered for uniform sales on the evening.
Each year our P&C Association offers eight Scholarships forour Year 7 high performing students in Year 7 in 2018. Thesepositions were highly sought after this year, with over 60applications being received. The quality of these applicationswas very positive with many very high performing studentsmissing the cut this year. Congratulations to the followingrecipients, who receive a $500 boost to commence HighSchool.
Noah Levitz Sport Victoria Park State School
Charlize Altobar Academic Victoria Park State School
Nina Boys Cultural Victoria Park State School
Lindsay Pangilinan Academic Central State School
Bailey Venz Sport Marian State School
Will McKenzie Academic Mackay West State School
Alexis Donohue Academic Mackay West State School
Cherokee McIntee Academic Mackay West State School
School Opinion Surveys have been distributed to all familieswith children at Mackay State High School, sent in envelopesthrough the students. I hope that the responses are completedto give us substantial feedback from the over 850 surveysdistributed. Surveys have been distributed to all staff andstudents in Year 8 and Year 11 have been surveyed forresponses.
Mackay SHS has nominated as a trial school for NAPLANOnline in 2018. As part of a School Readiness Test, all of ourYear 8 students will be given the opportunity to do two testsonline as a check of the school’s ability to undertake the testingprogram, checking our ability to resource the test and havethe staff and bandwidth of IT to manage the requirements. Thestudents will be able to be exposed to the skills required tocomplete the test online rather than paper based, however inthe trial, student results will not be reported after the tests.
Week 6 is Science Week and Mackay State High has beenrecognised as a leader In the Sciences by being selected tohost a special CSIRO webinar with several noted scientistspresenting to a group of students. Our Academic Academystudents in Year 7/8/9 will attend the Auditorium and then
undertake some experiments later in the afternoon. TheRegional finals of the RACI Titrations competition will be held inour school on Friday and we look forward to the results.
Our first School Fair for over 10 years, was a wonderful successboth socially and financially. Thanks to the many staff whoprepared the stalls and during the evening supervised theactivities supporting the Show rides / activities that were wellsupported throughout the evening.
Optiminds 2017 is being hosted at our great school on Sunday27th August and we will have over 50 teams gather on ourgrounds to participate in various challenges and perform theirpresentations. This will give our school community toopportunity to showcase our great facility, our excellentInstrumental Music students as well as the teams who competein the competitions. Our outstanding musicians were awarded4 Silver awards and a Gold Award for our Concert Band atMOB (Mackay Orchestra and Bands) last weekend. This wasan excellent weekend for the students and especially our Musicstaff.
Mr Steve PaulgerPrincipal
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL REPORT
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Last week, we sent every parent home anote and instructions regarding completingthe school opinion survey. I encourage allparents to take the time to complete thesurvey. If you require internet access tocomplete the survey, please contact theschool to arrange a time to come in. If yourchild has not given you the survey letter please check in thebottom of their bag!
http://education.qld.gov.au/schoolopinionsurvey/
Ms Lisa VeneyDeputy Principal
JUNIOR SECONDARY NEWS
General News
Wednesday night was our annualInformation Evening for potential incoming2018 year 7 students. A big thank you to allfamilies who attended and to staff forpresenting faculty displays for parents andstudents to see. It was very well attendedand I was happy so many students said hello to myself, MissNutt, Mr Paulger and Ms Drinkwater after our Roadshow visitslast week. A big thank you also to our buddies, student counciland Junior Secondary leaders who helped run the sausagesizzle and show parents around.
What's On Soon
Enrolment interviews will be running between 2:30pm and 5:45pm next week, Monday 21st to Thursday August. ALL studentsintending to enrol at Mackay High MUST have an enrolmentinterview. The student and at least one parent must be presentfor this. Please bring your enrolment packs with you and arriveat least 10 minutes before your scheduled interview so you cancheck over paperwork we supply at the interview. If you cannotattend enrolment interviews next week, we will offer a secondround in term 4, but do not accept enrolment interviews at othertimes.
A reminder that we will hold an information evening for BYOx onWednesday 4th October. This will be a very important sessionto help families prepare for a computer purchase for highschool. Please remember, we do NOT supply computers forstudent use. Our current bank of emergency computers isdwindling. Students cannot access the full diversity ofcurriculum opportunities without a computer. We will promotethis evening more formally closer to the holidays.
Good News Stories
I have been fortunate to attend the year 7 geographyexcursions this week. There will be a separate article on thislater, but again I'd like to state how Mackay High ALWAYSdemonstrates such a great attitude when we are in the publicarena. Over MANY years, I have always had great feedbackfrom people as to our behaviour, attitude and commitment.
Our year 7 students visited a number of sites and had lunch at"Maccas" as a treat (treat for school time anyway). Some staffwere joking in the bus that the kilojoules consumed by 46 kidson our bus during lunch at Maccas would have powered theschool for a week.
Student News
Student Council is progressing well. We are working on gainingpermission to run three student projects in the school over thecourse of the remainder of the year. I hope to be able to reportsuccessfully on this very soon.
We are also stating to recruit new student council members tobuild our capability in 2018, and replace our year 12 studentswho have shown great dedication and enthusiasm this yearhelping to develop our structure.
Thought of the Newsletter
The only way to have a friend is to be one - Ralph WaldoEmerson
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist - Indira Gandhi(The first and only female Prime Minster of India).
2
Mr Matt SkinnerHOD Junior Secondary
SPORT REPORT
Mackay District Athletics Carnival
On Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th of ths month our PhysicalEducation Department convened the Mackay District AthleticsCarnival. Mackay State High School athletes competed againststudents from twelve surrounding high schools. This level ofcompetition allowed our top placing athletes compete againstthe best in the district. Our team consisted of seventy fourathletes across the two days, this was an outstanding effortand something our department would like to replicate in thefuture. Some competitors were involved in multiple events whileothers specialised in one in particular. All students contributedequally to the team cohesion by representing our school to thebest of their ability. A special congratulation must be made toJacob Scott, who was named the aged champion for the U16boys. This is an exceptional achievement that he should be veryproud of and likewise we are as a school. Furthermore, twentythree students were invited to travel to Emerald to representthe region at Capricornia Athletics to be held on the 21st and22nd of this month. Through this pride and commitment by allathletes, Mackay State High School won the overall interschooltrophy for the carnival and the senior aggregate shield. Thislevel of achievement has not been accomplished in many years.The final point distribution is listed below.
We would also like to recognise the amazing efforts from theBusiness, ICT and Home Economic departments. Alldepartments worked together to create an excellent showcaseof our school over the two day carnival. Many hours were spentcreating documents, spreadsheets that calculated points andage champions, updating power points that included the photofinishes and the range of food on offer at the canteen. A greatteam of behind the scenes people who worked together toprovide the district with a successful carnival, so thank you allvery much.
Capricornia Touch Football
From the 1st to the 6th of June, I played in the CapricorniaUnder 18’s Touch Football team at the Queensland StateSchools 16 - 18 years Touch State Championship. Thiscompetition was held at Bundaberg and hosted by Wide BaySchool Sports. It was a great challenge and also a greatexperience to play alongside and against some of the bestplayers in the state. Our team went really well by going throughthe competition undefeated state champions. It was greatplaying against the southern teams and seeing the differentstyle of touch being played. We had a few large scoring gameswith our team coming away with a 17 to 1 win against MetNorth. Our final against South Coast was definitely our hardestgame with the end score being 11 to 8 to Capricornia. It wasby far my favorite carnival compared to other years, as this wasmy last year being able to play for this great team. A hugethanks has to go out to the coaching staff, Daniel Chapman andGraham Leeson. All the boys played great and it was a greatway to finish for some of us, being our last year. Good luck tothe boys who are lucky enough to be able to do it all over againnext year.
Jake Jones Year 12
EALD CONFERENCEOn the weekend of 12th and 13th August, a joint QATESO/QCAL conference was held in P Block. 60 teachers from acrossthe state, plus Victoria and Western Australia attended to hearpresenters discuss topics ranging from “Reading to learn forSecondary EALD Learners” , “An interactive workshop ofkinaesthetic activities for pronunciation practice”, “Hands-on numeracy strategies for the EALD Learner” and“Dictation, Did I hear you say dictation?”
Many thanks to Mr Paulger for the use of the school facilities,ICT Department for support, and the school Canteen forscrummy morning tea and lunches.
Conference feedback was that Mackay is a great place to visitand that many will return for holidays!
3
Catriona McGuireEALD Coordinator
ACCESS CENTRE
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...STARCUT FLOWERS!
Students in Work Ed (The Ugly Duckling café) have startedvisiting Starcut Flowers at Fourways to experience coffeemaking/serving and flower arranging. Shawna Starrett atStarcut worked her magic and made our students feel welcomein her business. Over the next 5 weeks, every Monday's classwill be serving and making coffees, arranging flowers andlearning how a business is run. I am sure the mum's were veryhappy to receive their flower arrangement made by their child.
Fair
Also a huge thank you to the Access centre staff and studentswho helped at the school fair. The Ugly Duckling Café raisedmoney by making coffee's and our new milkshakes to thecrowds! Students worked hard and tirelessly at giving qualityservice to the public. I am very proud of all the volunteerstudents and parents that gave up their time. Money raised willgo to the Ugly Duckling Café, we will keep you posted.
NDIS
Parents of Student with a Disability - Free Information sessionsin regards the NDIS , Pre Planning and Implementation of Plans.These sessions go for an hour and a half. They are open toanyone wanting information or further clarification.
When: Tuesday 15th August 11am Pre Planning andThursday 17th August 11am Implementation of your planWhere: Feros Mackay Office 74 Wood Street (inbetween Cocoa Cabana and the Coffee Club oppositethe Day Spa)
Majella HoffmanHOSES – Access Centre
F1 CARS
F1 in Schools Regional Final
F1 in schools is a competition organised by Re-engineeringAustralia (REA) and sponsored by the Australian defence force.Students are tasked to design and manufacture model F1 carsusing Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and manufactured usingComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). The cars are then raceddown a 20 metre track, powered by a CO2 canister which canreach speeds of up to 80km/hour.
On Friday the 11th of August the F1 in schools regional finalwas held at St Patrick’s College. As part of the AdvancedManufacturing and Design subject Mackay SHS had eleventeams, three Year 8 teams and eight Year 9 teams entered inthe Cadet class. The day started with each team having tworaces where the cars are started automatically to see how fastthey can go and then two races where the team membersmanually started their cars testing the reaction speed of theteam members. Once all the formal racing was over it was timefor some fun Sudden Death races.
In what was the largest regional final in the country with over 90teams entered from five different schools in the region. MackaySHS had one of the teams selected to move forward to go tothe State Finals in Brisbane. Congratulations to team SpeedShift, Rudolf Kriz and Benjamin Dodd for being selected to gothe state finals. Overall, it was a very worthwhile day where thestudents learned a lot and had fun.
Speed Shift team members Rudolf Kris and Ben DoddSpeed Shift team members Rudolf Kris and Ben Dodd
4
TOURISM EXCURSIONOn Wednesday 16th of August Grade 11 and 12 SeniorTourism Studies students attended an excursion to the MackayAirport, IBIS Hotel, Harrup Park and the Mackay Tourism office.It was a great day and an invaluable experience for the studentswho are studying Tourism industry careers. The day startedwith a grand tour of the airport facility, including going throughsecurity screening. At the IBIS students were split into groupsand shown the workings of the front of house, bar and coffeeshop (even being shown how to make a café latte from anexperienced barista and then having a go themselves!).Housekeeping giving a tour of the rooms and an insight intothe work of a cleaner was particularly interesting. Studentsthen moved on to Harrup Park for lunch, followed-up with atour of the facility, including the functions rooms and sportingfields. The day culminated at the Mackay Tourism office witha talk from respected Tourism business operator and MackayTourism Director Luana Royle. It was obvious to the teachers,Mr Baxter, Mr Nelson, Ms Wood and Mr Pozza that thestudents got a lot from the experience and we are happy toreport their conduct was a credit to the school. Mackay SHSTourism Studies sincerely thanks Mackay Airport Corporation,IBIS Hotel Mackay, Harrup Park and Mackay Tourism forgenerously hosting the students on the day and looks forwardto working with them in the future.
SCIENCE WEEK
Queensland Museum in Mackay
Sunday 20 August - 10am-4pm MECC Plenary Halls
Join experts and scientists to celebrate National Science Weekon Sunday 20 August.
Discover hands-on activities, meet Palaeontologists, and comeface-to-face with lost creatures of the past from a real fossil digat BMC South Walker Creek.
Entry is free, and the event features expert talks, performances,interactive digital tech demos and tips on how to jump in to anexciting future career in Science.
It’s a mini museum right in the heart of Mackay.
Get down to the Mackay Entertainment Centre this Sunday the20th of August from 10am - 4pm. Presented by BHP.
WORLD MATHS TEACHERS’ DAY
To celebrate World Maths Teachers Day last Friday, quite afew of the maths faculty dressed up as maths teachers from‘back in the day’. For the older ones it brought back quite a fewmemories (remember the men who wore short shorts and longsocks??) and the younger ones appreciated the chance to be alittle daggy for the day. To start off the day, the crew met earlyat their favourite coffee haunt, garnering quite a lot of (amused!)attention from fellow coffee connoisseurs. To end the day, pizzaat P Block was enjoyed. Thank you, Mr Campbell, for winning apizza voucher at the MSHS trivia night, and sharing it with us.
I would like to acknowledge the hard work that our mathsteachers and supporting staff members put in every day. Thankyou for the tireless contribution you make for the students, forthis faculty, for this school and for the community.
Jim LaidlawHead of Department - Mathematics
MATHS TUTORING
5
ENGLISH TUTORING
CHAMPION YOUR CHAPPY
Becoming a Chappy Champion issimple and easy!
http://fundraise.suqld.org.au/
All funds raised will go directly to supporting Chappy Phil atMackay State High School
Thank you for your valuable time and for considering this vitalinvestment in our children’s future.
Philip Hall(Chaplain Mackay State High School)
UNIFORM SHOP
TUCKSHOP
WE NEED YOU!
Retail Assistant – Casual – Tuckshop
Mackay State High School P&C are active participants in theschool community and are seeking a customer focussed, RetailAssistant. This position will be responsible to the RetailManager and guided by the policies and directions of the P&CAssociation.
The successful applicant will be keen to interact with other staffand students, have money handling skills and show initiativewhen working in a team. Well-developed communication andpresentation skills are priority. Hours will be school days
The award is Parents and Citizens Associations Award - State2016 Retail Assistant – casual. Successful applicant must holdor have applied for a current Blue Card (Working with ChildrenCheck).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Visit fundraise.suqld.org.au
• Enter your local school’s name intothe search field Mackay State HighSchool
• Click More Details Champion Your Chappy
• Click Donate Now
• Choose to set up a recurring gift or a one-timeinvestment
• Enjoy knowing that you are making a difference inyour local community.
• Assisting in the preparation of menu items andfollowing food safety procedure. Baking, cooking,cutting
• Be aware of and take whatever action is necessary toensure the hygiene, health and safety at all times.
• Assist the Retail Manager to conduct a full stock-takeof the tuckshop stock at the end of each month or asotherwise requested by the P&C.
6
Hours of engagement will usually be between 7.30am and2.30pm week days during school terms.
Retail Assistant – Tuckshop – CasualMackay State High School
Immediate start
Availability 7.30am – 2.30pm weekdays
Food and money handling skills an advantage
Successful applicant must hold or have applied for acurrent Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
Email [email protected] with details or forapplication Closes 25th August 2017
P & C COMMITTEEWe currently have vacancies within the P & C Executive andthere is always space for more members on our team. Wereyou involved with your child’s P & C at Primary School? Are youinterested in being involved but not sure what is required or howto join?
P & C Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each monthin the staff common room in the Administration Blockcommencing at 6pm.
If you would like some additional information please contact usvia email
COMMUNITY NOTICES• Treat all customers, colleagues, community members
and other stakeholders with respect and dignity at alltimes.
• Uphold a high ethical and professional standard andrepresent the P&C Association positively at all times.
7
8
