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We Will Remember Them
Atherton SHS students again reaffirmed their respect and admiration for the sacrifices of the
men and women who have served in the armed forces. Once again the students ran a moving
ceremony on Thursday then participated in the dawn service at the Avenue of Honour, the
Yungaburra service, the war graves service and the Atherton parade on ANZAC Day.
Junior Secondary Leadership Retreat
On Friday our Junior Secondary leaders attended a
leadership retreat at Tinaroo Environmental
Education Centre .
During the retreat, every student had to lead an
activity they had been tasked with using team
leadership steps. If not leading, the students had to
practice their team member behaviours. The team
leader/team member steps have been used by
students in the school context, and the retreat
allowed them to practice these skills in a practical
setting.
Activities included practical tasks such as bridge
building, through to completing a planning task to
identify lunchtime events for Junior Secondary
students.
Our thanks to Darryl and Bret at Tinaroo Education
Centre for inviting us to use their facilities and for
assisting with the facilitation of the tasks.
ASHS Cross Country at Avenue Of Honour
On Wednesday the
interhouse cross country
was run at Tinaburra.
Good luck to all runners
this Friday when they
contest the district trials at
Ravenshoe. Trophies will
be presented next parade.
“HELP”, I’ve got a Teenager
HELP course for people with children twelve years and older
The course runs for six weeks with two and a half hour session held weekly. Build a
better relationship with your teen. Great information and strategies, discuss ideas,
share experiences and increase your parenting skills. Discuss solutions, supportive
and thought provoking.
Topics Include:
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What behaviours are helpful
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What behaviours are unhelpful
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Understanding yourself and your teen
cooperation and problem solving
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Using
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Identifying triggers
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Responding differently
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Where:
When:
Time:
Cost:
to build responsibility
positively
Uniting Care Community, 188 Aumuller St, Bungalow
Thursdays, May 7—June 11, 2015
5.30pm to 8.00pm
$60.00 per participant or parent couple
Course includes weekly handouts and tea/coffee.
All enrolments and enquires please phone:
Uniting Care Community Family Support
4050 4955
The Family Support Program is a joint initiative of UnitingCare Community and the Department of Communities
New Online Parent/Teacher
Interview Booking System
As Mid Semester Reports were issued to all students on
Thursday 23 April, parents now have the opportunity to
meet face to face with teachers at Parent/Teacher
Interviews. Parent/Teacher interviews will occur on
Monday 4 May, 2015 from 3.10pm to 7.00pm in the
community hall. Atherton State High School is now using
an online booking system for parents to book their child’s
interviews. Your feedback regarding this process would
be greatly appreciated.
With student reports, a letter was issued detailing how to
book an interview online. Parents need to go to the
school website to the quick links section and
link on the PTO icon or link. Parents then need
to register and will then be sent an email with
a password. If you have any questions with
this process please contact Helen Carne Deputy Principal
or email [email protected].
Mid Semester Reports were also emailed to all parents
with active email addresses on Thursday 23/4/15 at
3pm. If you didn’t receive your child’s report via email,
please contact the Student Services reception on
40305266 to ensure that your email address is recorded in
OneSchool.
New Sports Shirts
Every day, every class
counts!
OVERALL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
RATE END OF
WEEK 10, TERM 1
90.8%
YEAR 7 - 93.5%
YEAR 8 - 94%
YEAR 9 - 90.5%
YEAR 10 - 89.4%
YEAR 11 - 88.4%
YEAR 12 - 90.3%
Atherton High School’s New
Sports Shirt
After extensive community and student
consultation, Atherton State High School is
introducing a sports uniform shirt. The sports
shirt has been designed by staff, students and
parents and represents each of the four
houses. The sports shirts can be worn any day of
the week with the everyday school
shorts. Sports shirts are only available by
order. A copy of the letter and ordering process
is attached to the newsletter. A sample size
range of shirts are available from the school
tuckshop for three weeks. Orders will only be
taken once per year.
If you are interested in ordering a sports shirt,
please complete the attached form and return
with full payment to the school tuckshop.
Date Claimer
Week 2 April 27 - 1 May
Grin & Tonic Performance
Student Immunisation Year 8
27/04/2015
28/04/2015
12.00
9.00
Jn Secondary Parade
28/04/2015
10.10
Jn Secondary Leaders Meeting
Core of Life Yr 11
District Cross Country
Interact Club Meeting
Week 3 4 May - 8 May
Year 6 into 7 Interviews Day 1
Grin & Tonic Performance Yr 10,12
Parent Teacher Interviews
Senior School Parade
Senior Leaders Meeting
Visiting Guest Author
Core of Life Session Year 11
Full School Parade
Cowboy’s Challenge Rugby League
Student Council Meeting
Annual Brass Band Spectacular
28/04/2015
30/04/2015
01/05/2015
01/05/2015
11.20
10.00
11.20
QUT Parent Information Seminars
Get all your questions about uni answered. QUT invites
current senior high school students and their parents to find
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out all about studying at QUT.
9.00
15:00
10.10
11.20
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/are-youthe-parent-of-a-school-student
Parent Brochure
QUT’s guide provides answers to questions parents frequently
ask us on career outcomes, scholarships, study costs and
student support.
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https://www.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/62622/
parents-guide-to-university.pdf
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This week’s news in brief:
Well Women’s Clinics: These clinics are available to Medicare eligible clients.
Atherton Midin
Atherton Health Centre
Herberton Hospital
Tuesdays 5th & 26th May
Wednesday 6th & 27th May
Thursday 14th May
Ph: 4091 6103
Ph: 4091 0263
Ph: 4096 2222
Cambodia Study Tour:
A reminder to all interested students that a deposit is due by Wednesday 29th April. Payments can be made directly to the
reception counter or by direct deposit. Parents or students with any queries can contact Ms Campbell on 4030 5235 or
[email protected].
Student Resource Scheme:
Parents are reminded that invoices for 2015 student resource scheme and subject fees have been mailed to parents. If you
require further information, please contact Business Services Manager Margaret Selby on 40 3025 210.
Cairns Brass Carinya Fundraiser:
Every year we are fortunate to have one of Australia’s finest brass bands - Cairns Brass – play for the Atherton community as a
fundraiser for Carinya Home for the Aged. This year the concert and brass band spectacular is on Saturday May 9 from
7:00pm. Not only do Cairns brass play, but local school and community bands also are given the opportunity to perform for the
community. On the night, the Atherton SHS concert band, Yungaburra SS concert band and Tablelands Regional Brass Band
will perform. This is the first opportunity for our Instrumental Music students to perform for the community and I encourage
you to come along and not only support the students from the Tablelands schools, but also enjoy the performance by Cairns
Brass. Entry is only $10 for adults and children are free. All funds are donated to Carinya.
Paying School Fees
You can pay
7 your child’s schooling fees in one of the following ways :
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Direct Deposit into the school bank account—BSB: 064 - 800, Account No: 00090137.
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Cash, cheque or EFTPOS at reception.
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Credit card payment by calling the school on 4030 5222.