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Issue No : 9 Date : 9th June 2017
we strive for the best
ADDRESS
Valley Street / PO Box 8333
MT PLEASANT QLD 4740
PHONE 07 4963 1666
STUDENT ABSENCES 07 4963 1666 (opt 1)
FAX 07 4963 1600
WEBSITE
www.macknortshs.eq.edu.au
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The North High
Newsletter is
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school website
fortnightly and
may be accessed
through
QSchools as
well.
North High Cheerleaders
Blitz Aussie Gold Cheer &
Dance Competition During the last weekend in May the Mackay
North High Cheer Squad, “The Firecrackers”,
competed at the Aussie Gold Cheer and Dance
Tropical Challenge. Competitors came from
Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Yeppoon,
Emerald, Biloela, and Mackay. The students
competed with great North High spirit and
represented the school with pride in three categories; Level 1 Cheer, Pom and
Contemporary.
North High students came away winning all three categories:
1st
Level 1 Cheer Scholastic
1st
Contemporary Senior
1st
Pom Senior
The students also gained two other placings in the highest scoring routines of the whole
competition. These were:
Highest Scoring Contemporary Routine
2nd
Highest Scoring Pom Routine
The students should be very proud of these results as they have worked very hard and
have shown great commitment and dedication. I look forward to the next time we compete
to show the cheer and dance world what talent we have here at North High. Go team
North.
Mr Ashley Fergus
Dance Teacher & Cheerleading Coach
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There are often so many events and activities on our calendar that it is hard to keep up! The last few weeks have been no exception. The rugby league girls scored a win in Rockhampton, our debating teams are doing well, and the cheer squad came away with a number of awards – and that’s just to mention a few! What a huge effort from our school community for Mayfair! The delay seemed to pay off and the weather was beautiful, enabling the Fair to run like clockwork for another year. There are far too many people to mention who assisted, which is such a testament to our school community members and their hard work and dedication. Thanks everyone! Last week I had the privilege of spending a day in Brisbane at the DETi (Department of Education and Training International) annual conference with our hard working International Students Coordinator, Sue Ilich and Homestay Coordinator, Antonia Wise. Sue, Antonia and our Homestay parents work together to ensure that our international students have the very best Australian schooling experience. Our program has grown over the years and we now have twenty students at any one time enrolled in our school. Not only does the program allow our own students to interact with overseas students, but the program also generates funds that go straight back into our community.
On Friday our school community raised funds for cancer through Pink Day and Shave for a Cure. Well done to fourteen of our brave students who had their heads shaved in an effort to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The North High team was out in force again this year at the Mackay Marina Run with seven teams of staff and students up early to run 5km. Our top team placed 5th overall in the Corporate Challenge, which
was a fantastic effort! Thanks to all our students and staff who participated, and a special thank you to our dedicated staff who managed to run half a marathon and back up for the 5km. Amazing effort! In staff news, Mr Matt Vickery will be taking on the role of Junior Secondary HOD, while Ms Hannah Grimwood will be our Year 9 Coordinator for the next few weeks of term. Congratulations also to Ms Lisa Veney who has been offered a permanent deputy principal position at Mackay SHS. Lisa has been a valuable and highly regarded member of the North High staff since her arrival as DP at the end of 2014. We will be sad to see Lisa go, but we wish her all the best.
Jane Grieger
Principal
RespectRespectRespect ResilienceResilienceResilience ConfidenceConfidenceConfidence
From the Deputy Principal
Dear North High Families,
I have been lucky enough to be awarded a permanent deputy principal position at Mackay State High School,
starting next term (only two weeks left!). While this is a great opportunity, I am very sad to say goodbye to North
High. I have been here almost three years as an acting deputy principal, so I know a lot of the students in this
school as they have travelled through the junior secondary precinct. There are so many incredible things about
North High that make coming to work so rewarding; the amazing facilities like the terraces, oval, pool and JSP
deck, the P&C, the Mayfair, Catering for Futures café, the new big under cover areas, the ongoing quest to
“muralise” the school, Saxby square, the yummy tuckshop, our year level parades, our “colour” days and events,
watching the Marching Band march on the street, the wonderful office and support staff, all of the incredible year
coordinators, heads of department and teaching staff. Thank you for having me at North High over the past few
years, and good luck to all the students and their families for the future. A special thank you to Mrs Grieger, Mr
Condren, Mr Harrison, Mrs Fatnowna and Mrs Foley who put up with me every day and are an incredibly
supportive team to work with. I hope to see you all around, please say hello!, and I can guarantee that whenever
I think of North High , that catchy North High song will jingle around my head. Have a happy and safe winter
break.
Lisa Veney
Year 11 and 12: End-Semester One Block Exam Schedule 2017
Session times indicate when you are expected to be ready to enter the exam room with your equipment.
Please ensure you are on time for your exams.
It is essential that you complete your exam in the allocated time unless exceptional circumstances exist. If you are ill, notify
the school before the exam commences. Please be sure to get a medical certificate. If you need to make alternative
arrangements for a valid reason, please see Mr Beanland ASAP.
YEAR 11 YEAR 12
Tuesday
13/06/16 Wednesday
14/06/16
Thursday
15/06/16
Friday
16/06/16
Monday
19/06/16
Tuesday
20/06/16
Wednesday
21/06/16
Friday
23/06/16
Session
1
8:50am
to
11:10 am
12 MAA P1 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 MAB P1
10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 ENG 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 BSC 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 Maths A
P2 Catch up
11 MAB P1 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 JAP Period 2
speaking
70mins
12 MAC P1 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 SCI 21
10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
11 MAA P1 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 JAP Listening
70mins
12 ART
Inquiry
learning
Model
In own room 1.5 hour
paper
11 CHM 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 QCS
Writing Task 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
11 ACC 2 hour paper
11 JAP
Listening
70mins
11 MAC P1
(10) 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 QCS Short
Response 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
Time to
complete
exams that
could not be
completed
before now.
Session
2
12:20pm
to
3:00pm
12 MAA P: 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 MAB P2
10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
12 SOS 10 min
perusal 2.5 hour
paper
12 Maths A
P1 Catch up
12 PHY 10 min
perusal 2.5 hour
paper
11 MAB P2 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 MAC P2 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 JAP Writing
70mins
11 MAA P2 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 CHM 10 min
perusal, 2 hour paper
11 ART 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 QCS
Multiple
Choice Paper
1 10 min
perusal, 1.5 hour
paper
11 JAP Writing
70mins
11 MAC P2 10 min
perusal 2 hour paper
12 QCS
Multiple
Choice Paper
2 10 min
perusal, 1.5 hour
paper
Time to
complete
exams that
could not be
completed
before now.
Eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of your
exams.
Student Resource
Scheme Fees are payable
now
Marina Fun Run Many students and staff participated in the Marina Fun Run with the school on Sunday. We got off to a chilly start but it turned into a beautiful morning. The students were fantastic and it was wonderful to see the sea of blue North High shirts in the crowd. We are very proud of all who participated.
Our North High Team 1 came in 5th place, a wonderful effort. We had 7 teams overall in the corporate challenge.
North High Debating Update This term has seen the recommencement of the Mackay and District Secondary Schools Debating Competition.
North High is fielding teams in all 3 divisions and has had a very successful start to the debating season!
Both the year 7/8 team and year 9/10 team defeated their opponents (Holy Spirit College) in the first round,
arguing the affirmative case ‘That reality television does a good job of breaking down stereotypes’. Both teams
repeated this success in the second round by arguing the negative case ‘That parents have different hopes and
aspirations for their daughters than their sons’. The year 7/8 team defeated a second Holy Spirit College team
and the 9/10 team were victorious against Mercy College. In their third round, our Year 7/8 team was again
victorious against a Whitsunday Anglican team, however our Year 9/10 group were narrowly defeated by WAS 1.
The year 11/12 team have had two impromptu debates and have come away with two impressive wins. All our
teams are excited about their prospects as they move deeper into the draw.
Our teams are comprised of:
Year 7/8: Athalia Garcia, Emily Garner, Isabella Quagliata, Dakoda Murry, Sarah Savage and Brooke Naylor
Year 9/10: Carlton Rees, Jana Bassan, Grace Alexander, Kayleigh Missin, Shakiera Williams and Angel Edwards
Year 11/12: Dana Costigan, Meghan Malone, Jazlyn Bauer and Molly Bristow
We are very proud of these young people, as they continue the very proud tradition of debating excellence at
North High! We wish them luck in their final few debates of the year.
Recently Wesley Dyer, a student at North, was member of the Capricornia School Squash team that was successful in winning the Overall Champion Region and the U15 Boys age group at the recent Qld Championships. Wesley also won age champion and has been selected in the Qld school squash team that will meet NSW & NZ later in the year.
Well done, Wesley! Squash Champion
Brekky Central
At North High, Brekky Central now operates outside the hall every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.
Chappy Luke, Teacher Aide Jayden Hodges and Nurse Rachel are assisted by willing student volunteers who do
everything from setting up tables to cooking scrambled eggs and cleaning up when it’s all done. (If you’re lucky
you’ll hear Jayden do his best rendition of The Wiggle’s Fruit Salad: Yummy,Yummy!)
Breakfast is FREE for all students in need thanks to the continued support from our P&C committee and weekly
food donations from Mackay Police-Citizens Youth Club. PCYC have jumped on board and are providing healthier
food options for our students – kindly donating eggs, seasonal fruit, bread, yoghurt and muesli.
The benefits of a breakfast program, for students who have not had breakfast at home, include:
Essential nutrition for energy, concentration and a better mood
Better health and learning outcomes
Socialisation with other students and Support Team
Increased participation and engagement at school
Learning great habits to carry through life
As busy parents, it can be tough to get kids fuelled up in time for school but it's important to try… don't forget how
important your good example is! Let your kids see you making time to enjoy breakfast every day. Even if you just
wash down some whole-wheat toast and a banana with a glass of milk or water, you're showing how important it is
to face the day only after refuelling your brain and body with a healthy morning meal.
If you would like to support our Breakfast Program, donations of non-perishable food items such as
spreads or cereal would be greatly appreciated. Kids can drop off food items to the office or directly to
me.
Rachel Archer
School-Based Youth Health Nurse
CULTURAL CALENDAR – 2017
July 6 – 10 Aussie Gold Cheer Competition
July 22 Lions Sugartime Rock Pop Mime
Aug 15 Dance Showcase Night
Aug 25-27 State Honours Program
Sept 5 Senior Drama Production (Tech Run 4 Sept)
Oct 2-22 Eisteddfod
Oct 24 Showcase Concert
Nov 1 Awards Night
Nov 2 Year 6 String Orientation
Attendance,
punctuality & attending all
day, every day are vital.
A&V Crowley Automotive
Ador’a Cafe
Baskin Robbins
Battery Pro
Battery World
Beaconsfield Store
Blondies
Bob Jane T Marts
BrookLee Modelling & Deportment School
Buck & Todd Optometrist
Bushman’s Bread
Calligan’s Nursery
Carpet One & Tiles
Church On Palmer
City Fitness
Claudies Restaurant
Cowboys
Deborah’s Flowers
Domino’s Pizza
Esprite Dry Cleaners
Excentrique & Metropolitan Hotel
Eyes R Us
Finness Hairdressing Salon
Frescoes
Gina T Hair and Beauty
Gina’s Flags
Go Wake Cable Park
Gypsy and the Bowerbird
Hair Asylum
Hair Power
Hairway
Helloworld
Hobbies Mackay
Homeworks
Hypoxi Body Boutique
I.D. Designs
In Cogneato Hair Artistry
Intuition the Art of Hair
Kitten Vintage
Lenard’s
Let’s Do Greek
Lynns
Mary’s Kitchen
Morgan’s Fish Market
Mt Pleasant Meat Specialists
New Pioneer Motors
North Jacklin
Officeworks
Ordminnett
Paces Automotive Refinishing
Razors Edge
Solutions
Sorbellos
Status Pro
Stereo Sales
Stone & Wood Landscapes
Subway
Suncrest
Taylor’s Hotel
Telstra (Canelands)
Troppo’s Skate and Scoot
Vella’s Fish Bar
Yamaha Music
The North High community thanks the following sponsors and supporters of our May Fair. Please thank these businesses by supporting them.
North High winter jacket and pullovers
If you have any North High winter pullovers or jackets spare and you would like to donate them to the school to help other fami-
lies, please drop them into the school office.
Pet Portrait Senior 1st – Katie Blackley 2nd – Madeline Gravino
Junior 1st – Sarah Savage 2nd – Chloe Gavan H. C. – Dakota Cairns
Manga/Anime Artwork Senior 1st – Tyler Forbes 2nd – Khang Trinh H.C. – Sam Coad
Junior 1st – Conor Haley 2nd – Annelies Erixon
MAY FAIR ART SHOW SUCCESS
This year the ART SHOW doubled its takings thanks to many wonderful artworks entered into the 2 Competitions and the lovely people who visited the exhibition on the night of the Fair. A BIG thank you goes out to the wonderful student curators who put all the work on display and made the fabulous medallions.
Pictured and Congratulated are the prize winners of the 2 Competitions; The Manga/ANIME ART section and Your Pet Portrait. Both sections had Junior and Senior Divisions. Prizes were donated by Bradly Short of Milton House Gallery and our art supply company, Oxlades. The next showcase of student artwork will be at the Mackay Show. The Year 12 and Art Staff's work can be seen upstairs in the 500 Pavilion at ' Art on Show'. Downstairs will be student entries in Fashion at the Show. Our students have entered designs into the Fashion Illustration Category. All other student artwork will be in the YOUTH ART on display in Pavilion 3, next to the Show Society Office (Milton St entry). Good Luck to all of our entrants.
Kerry Ann Smith Head of Art & Japanese
North High P&C
Supporting Student Achievement
Meeting dates for 2017:
P&C Meetings are held in the
school library from 6:30pm
every 3rd Monday of the month. (Except for
Sept)
All are welcome to attend and participate in
decision making for our school.
For more information contact:
Trina Saunders 0414 480 737
Sherri Savage Phone 49631666
19 June
17 July
21 August
11 September*
16 October
20 November
A day in the Life of a Student at CQU
Recently interested Year 12 students from North High were invited
to attend “A Day in the Life of a Student” experience at Central
Queensland University at the Ooralea campus. After a general
introduction, students chose two areas of interest from
Engineering, Nursing, Music (Conservatorium), Sports and
Exercise Medicine Digital Media, Education and Health (including
Chiropractic and Medical Imaging).
CQU offers an opportunity for regional students to study locally.
CQU has community links the provide students to gain work
experience, work placement, internships and future jobs, and
access to many scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply
for these scholarships.
Studying with family close by can be a stabilising influence and
financially sound which can improve the chances of succeeding in
the student’s tertiary studies.
School Holidays June 24 to 9 July
School recommences
Monday 10 July
