Welcome to Holland Park SHSYear 7 Information Briefing

Core Values of HPSHS

These values underpin our high standards and high expectations

3 Core Values @ Holland Park State High School

Learning –Laser focused. Support students to try their best, engagement is crucial. Year 7 is about effort and being the best learner possible.

Respect – Student respect themselves and other students and staff. We teach students what is respectful behaviour, and re-enforce great behaviour.

Cooperation – Students are here to actively be part of our community. We work and support each other.

Uniform Expectations

• School uniforms and high standards of personal presentation communicate that a school is a serious place of learning.

• As an outward sign of inner values, the strict and neat wearing of a school uniform supports long held community views about school discipline, equality and creating a sense of belonging.

• At Holland Park High we are developing a school culture where learning is the key focus, supported by all students adhering to a set of standards that underpin not only their appearance but also their behaviour and their approach to learning.

Signature Programs atHPSHS

STEAM Excellence (Brand New-Year 7 2022)-Mr ChangEngages students in the subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

HPX Academy (Brand New-Year 7 2022)Extension program- 4 Pillars- Expand, Explore, Extraordinary, ExcellenceAccelerated Australian Curriculum Program allowing in depth study and opportunity for extra curriculum pursuits such as Opti-minds and Enrichment projects.

Japanese Immersion-Ms ShiauStudents complete bilingual studies within the immersion program in the subject areas of Maths, Science and Japanese

Music Excellence-Ms BryerStudents who are dedicated to their musical talents are supported and provided advanced class work, learn specialised techniques and participate in a range of professional music activities, including a camp.

Volleyball-Ms JossStudents are exposed to high quality Volleyball opportunities, coached by highly qualified coaches, allowing students to extend and develop their skills through structured training and high level competitions and tournaments throughout the year.

Year 7 at HPSHS

• High quality education that is personalised with students not being lost in the crowd.

• We create and foster a community of independent learners.

• We have dedicated, committed, outstanding Junior Secondary staff who are passionate about our young learners.

• We provide a range of extra curricular opportunities for Year 7 students-academic, sport, music, cultural, citizenship, leadership, clubs-art/conservation

Year 7 at HPSHS

• Wellbeing focus - STRIVE time program

• Brand new year 7 space/Core Classrooms

• Homework club

• We value the transition process extremely important/Core Teachers

• We cater for different learning pathways: University/TAFE

Highest ATAR 98.60- Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)-UQ

All students who applied for University or TAFE were accepted

Sports Coordinator:

Ms Joss

H block staffroom

• Organise Inter-school sport teams to participate in the South District interschool sport competition during Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon sport.

• Organise Intra-school sport groups to participate in Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon sport.

• Advertise to students trials for the South District and Mt Gravatt District teams in various sports. If students are selected in these teams, they then go on to the Met East trials.

- 12 year olds (born 2010) trial through the Mt Gravatt District

- 13 year olds (born 2009) trial through the South District.

- A letter will be provided with all trial dates early next year.

• Interschool Sport for Year 7, 8 and 9 every Tuesdayfrom 12:50pm – 3:00pm.

• Year 7 students will wear their sports uniform to school on Tuesdays only.

• Year 10, 11 and 12 Interschool Sport will be on Wednesdays.

Year 7 SportInterschool Sport for Years 7, 8 and 9 will be every Tuesdayfrom 12:50pm –3:00pm.

Year 7 students will wear their sports uniform to school on Tuesdays only.

Years 10, 11 and 12 Interschool Sport will be on Wednesdays.

“• Students will select sports during the orientation day in 2022.• Some sports are home and away, others are at a central venue.• The cost for interschool sport will be confirmed at the beginning of 2022.• Some activities will be school-based and will not involve competing

against other schools in our district.

Year 7 Sport

Summer Interschool Sport(Boys)

Summer Interschool Sport(Girls) Rec Sports

Year level 7 8 9 Year level 7 8 9Volleyball Volleyball Power Walking

Touch Touch Rec SportsBasketball Basketball Griffith Swimming ($4.20)

Team Handball Team Handball Griffith Tennis ($4.20)Cricket 8s Futsal Sandstorm ($5)

Futsal Fitness

Interhouse Carnivals

• Swimming – Friday the 4th of February 2022 (Term 1 Week 2)– 50m events in all strokes, novelty races

• Cross Country – Friday 1st of April 2022 (Term 1 Week 10)

• Athletics – Thursday 23rd of June 2022 (Term 2 Week 10)– Friday 24th of June 2022 (Term 2 Week 10)

Term 1 – Volleyball Talent Identification Day.

Students will be invited to train for possible selection for the Year 7 Volleyball teams.

VolleyballProgramTerm 1 –Volleyball Talent Identification Day.

Students will be invited to train for possible selection for the Year 7 Volleyball teams.

Volleyball Program

Important Dates and approximate costs

Junior Schools Volleyball Cup21st – 23rd October 2022

• Approx. cost: $50.00 tournament fee + $35.00 VQregistration fee

• Various venues on the Gold Coast• Students need to find their own way to the venue

Australian Volleyball Schools Cup• Last week of school in December held on the

Gold Coast (3rd – 10th December 2022)• Approx. costs: $750 - $800 (accommodation, bus

hire, tournament fees, some meals)• Not every team will go. This is largely dependent

on results at the state tournament and whether enough team members can afford to go.

Student Support Team-

Ms Nichol

• Year 7/8 Deputy Principal

• Year 7 Dean

• Year 7 Care Teachers

• Year 7 Classroom Teachers

• Heads of Department

• Guidance Officer

• School-based Psychologist

• Inclusion Teacher

• Learning Support Teacher

• School-base Youth Health Nurse

• Chaplain

Year 7 CAMP2022 • When - Week 7 Term 1, 2022

• Where - Maroon Outdoor Education Centre, Maroon

• Cost-$260 not confirmed, 5 days/4 nights

• Activities – e.g. canoeing, bushwalking, camping, orienteering

Year 7 Orientation Day

30th

November

• What will be happening:

• Wear School Uniform + Hat, Pen

• Time 9.30am-2.30pm

• Check in at the Hall

• Meeting Care Teachers/Care Groups/House

• Timetables/Bell Times

• Activities with the senior leaders

• Meet support staff (e.g. Guidance Officer)

• House spirit activities (e.g. War cries)

• Bus procedures

BYOD-Mr Bretherton

What is a BYOD program?

• Program where students use their privately owned device to access the network and information systems in an educational setting.

• Equips students with skills in investigating, creating and communicating using information communication technologies , and in operating ICTs effectively and efficiently.

• Allows for more engagement in learning.in a safe, secure network environment.

BYOD-Mr Bretherton

BYOD at Holland Park SHS• P&C agreed to extend BYOD program to year 7 in 2022

• Digital workshops and personal development sessions

• All classrooms have data projectors & wireless access points.

• Ongoing professional development of staff – currently One Note

• Technicians on site every day

BYOD-Mr Bretherton

What sort of laptop do students need?

• Laptop - not a tablet or IPAD• Windows or Apple Mac• Minimum specifications – wireless, storage,

memory, USB• Mandatory anti-virus software• Mandatory internet browser (internet explorer)• Laptop that suits student’s educational needs• Just MS Office & internet or more powerful for

Art/Graphics

BYOD-Mr Bretherton

What else to consider?• Hard covered case for transport of laptop.

• Security when not on school network. School filters do not apply when not on school’s network.

• Procedures at home-Where do the students use their laptop? At a desk? Restrictions and limits? Consequences for inappropriate use?

• Who is responsible for charging the laptop each night?

• Warranty-How long is the warranty? One year? Extended? Where are the warranty issues fixed? How long do they take?

• Accidental Damage protection? Theft & loss insurance? How much extra does it cost? What is covered by the Accidental Damage protection? Where are the repairs done? How long do they take?

BYOD-Mr Bretherton

Steps to joining the program:

• Read the BYOD Charter

• Organise a laptop-Recommendations emailed out and on the school website

• Return the ‘Responsible Use Agreement’

• Participate in BYOD Induction (Early 2022)

• Attend an On-boarding Session

Year 07 - STEAM ProgramHolland Park State High School

• STEAM is an integration of the subject disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

• Instead of learning these disciplines in independent subject silos, STEAM focuses on interdisciplinary learning and equipping students with 21st century skills that is highly sought after in the modern workplace.

• The subject of STEAM develops student to:• think outside the box• feel safe to express innovative and creative ideas • feel comfortable doing hands-on learning• take ownership over their learning• work collaboratively with others• understand the ways that science, maths, the arts, and technology

work together• become increasingly curious about the world around them and feel

empowered to change it for the better.

Why Study STEAM?

Interesting Units in Year 07 STEAM Program

Potential Units

• Mario Kart – Safety for Mario !

• Vertical gardens – Sustainable food

• Junkyard Musician – Making of an instrument

• Power Up – Renewable Energy

• Gamify – digital coding

Example Unit – Mario Kart Live Design a kart that will keep Mario safe as he lands massive jumps in the race track.

• Design workflow & folio • Workshop skills, justifications of design and testing, building

according to specifications

• Science – Forces, motion and energy interactions • Apply scientific understanding to justify design elements included in

proposed build

• Art – Aesthetics of the kart, track and promotional element• Creating race tracks, obstacles, and aesthetic elements along the

track

HOLLAND PARKSTATE HIGH SCHOOLJapanese Proficiency Program

JAPANESE IMMERSION PROGRAM • Japanese Proficiency – Year 7, 8 - Japanese, Maths and Science in Japanese Science immersion in Year 7 only. Assessment remains the same for Maths and Science Japanese – extension program Year 9 and 10

Students will continue their Advanced Japanese Studies and JLPT preparationYear 11 and 12

Senior students will continue their Advanced Japanese Classes, finishing earlier

PROFICIENCY PROGRAM CONNECTIONS

Zoom connection with Sister School, Tennoji High School and Otemon Junior High School in Osaka

Japanese Homework ClubHost Tennoji High School for 2 weeks during March Japan Tour opportunity – September for 2 weeks Cultural excursions/incursions include: Temple visit, cultural workshops, UQ

Taiko Performance, cultural cooking sessions and restaurant visits Opportunities and partnerships with University of Queensland’s school ofLanguages and Culture - Professor Michael Haugh and the DisciplineCoordinator - Japanese Language, Dr Kayoko HashimotoUni Pathway for Proficiency Students Tokyo University partnership

JAPANESE PROFICIENCY LANGUAGE TEST (JLPT)

日本語能力試験

• Hosokawa Sensei • JLPT Preparation Course Tutor

• 10+ Years in delivering JLPT preparation• Tuition – school funded Text book – purchase

Exam in July and December

LET’S ZOOM TOGETHER, ZOOM PAL!

Instrumental Music-Mr Cosgrove

• Students are required to attend a 35 minute lesson on a rotation basis throughout the term.

• Part of an ensemble either: concert / string / jazz orchestra / percussion.

• Students will be required to attend a music camp during the year.

• Karina Bryer leads the instrumental music program

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Thankyou for attending

Don’t forget we will see you on the 30th

November