Congratulations Eacham!
Last week’s massive
parade acknowledged the
winners and age champions
for the interhouse cross
country in April.
Congratulations to Eacham
who took out their second
carnival for the year, and well
done to all the age
champions who received
their ribbons and medallions.
School vice captain Oliver
Phillips was presented with
the interschool trophy after
our team returned victorious
from the district carnival in
Ravenshoe.
Thanks to Mr Ray Byrne
from the Avenue of
Honour for coming to
the parade and
presenting the winners
with their prizes.
Parade May 7: ‘ To Infinity and Beyond’
Eacham Captains
receive their
trophy
Interhouse Age
Champions Nick
and Reilly
Sailing Captain Chris Dilger with the
NQ Champions trophy
Sailing team members Summer,
Mitchell and Isaac
Peninsula Reps Kate,
Abby, Jordan and
Bridget
Karrie and
Georgia perform
Parent Teacher Interviews
Thank you to staff, parents and students who attended interviews on Monday night.
Grin & Tonic Performance
This week a travelling Shakespearian performance
group from Brisbane, the Grin & Tonic Troupe
performed Sunburn for the Year 8s, Livid (a retelling of
Macbeth, Hamlet and Othello) for the senior students
and a Year 10s watched a performance that explored
love and relationships in Romeo and Juliet and A
Midsummer Night’s Dream. After each performance the
two young actors had time for a question and answer
session.
Visiting Guest Author
We were lucky enough to have Barry
Jonsberg visit ASHS on Wednesday
to
run a writer’s workshop in creative writing
for 18 of our students across all year levels.
He explored the way stories take place,
how you can develop characters and story
lines, and the process involved in refining
a story with the students .
He was funny, entertaining and
engaging!
Carinya Fundraiser - Cairns Brass Spectacular
The annual fundraiser for Carinya was once again
a success with a huge crowd coming to listen to
Cairns Brass, one of Australia’s finest brass bands.
The combined Atherton SHS /Bentley Park
College band performed a spectacular set in the
lead up, as did the combined primary school
band. Thank you to the staff and our students
for the outstanding night
Atherton High School’s
New Sports Shirt
Atherton State High School is introducing a sports
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 and are only
available by order. Copies of the letter and ordering
process has been attached to previous
newsletters. A sample size range of shirts is available
from the school tuckshop this week, with the first
orders being finalised
shortly.
Interact Club News
A call was put out to all students to become involved in our
Interact Club by our Rotary Student Exchange students
Kristina and Ana. The next meeting is Friday recess 1 in the
conference room in A block.
If you are interested in
ordering a sports shirt,
please complete the
order form and return
with full payment to the
school tuckshop.
Red Rover
between
Prefects
and
Juniors
Junior Secondary News – NAPLAN!
We wish all of our year 7 and 9 students the very best of luck for NAPLAN. NAPLAN occurs nation-wide for all students in
years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students will complete this test Tuesday 12th of May, Wednesday the 13th of May and Thursday 14th of May.
Tips and tricks…
Make sure that you have a filling breakfast in the morning. This will help with your concentration and to sustain your energy
throughout the day. If you forget to have breakfast, sleep in and don’t have time or just need a little top up, there will be a
special year 7 and 9 only breakfast club each morning before NAPLAN. This service is provided by Chappy Michelle and she
will be assisted by our year 8 Junior Secondary Leaders. Breakfast Club will be in the Hall from 8am.
Reminders…
Don’t forget to bring your pencil (not pacer), blue and/or black pen, eraser, sharpener, and calculator for Thursday’s calculator
allowed numeracy test. Also pack a healthy snack to have during your break time and bring along a bottle of water.
Kuranda Horse & Pony Club Interschool Sporting Day
When :
Saturday 30th May, 2015. 9am start (gear check 8.30)
Venue :
Kuranda Horse & Pony Club grounds, 178 Oak Forest Rd,
Myola, Kuranda.
Entry Fee:
$15.00 per rider (PCAQ rule: 1 Rider / Horse)
Canteen with Hot and Cold food and drinks will be available
for the day.
LAPEL RIBBONS TO 3RD PLACE
1st to 3rd Medals for overall winners in age groups A to F
Represent your school doing something you love. You don't have to be a member of any equestrian group
(e.g.; horse sports, pony club) to ride for your school. The day will commence with a march past of riders
carrying their SCHOOL FLAG, Riders wear their school sports shirt.
Age Groups- Primary and High School
Sporting Events
Prep/Kindy/Led assisted: not competitive
Drum & Peg
A - Year 1 & 2
Running T
B - Years 3 & 4
Stockman Race
C - Years 5 & 6
The Box
D - Years 7 & 8
Cambooya Classic
E - Years 9 & 10
Straight Barrels
F - Years 11 & 12
Double figure of 8
This is a Hendra
Vaccinated Event Only so please bring a copy of your current Hendra
Vaccination Certificate along with a Horse Health Declaration form.
Health Dec forms can be downloaded from: http://www.zone18ponyclubs.org.au/horsehealth.pdf
Dress Code: School shirt, coloured jodhpurs or cream/beige stockmen cut trousers (no blue or white denim) & PCAQ
approved riding boots and helmet. Please remember if your riding in a stock saddle to have" two point girth". Swinging
fender saddles must have a surcingle and break away stirrups.
Disclaimer: Neither Kuranda Horse & Pony club it's committee or members nor the PCAQ Inc. accept liability for any
accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.
Conditions: All events run under PCAQ Rules and all PCAQ Policies must be followed. http://www.pcaq.asn.au/
RulesBooks
Reservations of Rights: The committee reserves the right to alter, add or cancel any event on the program. Non Pony
Club members must sign the Pony Club Assoc of QLD Inc Participants agreement.
http://www.pcaq.asn.au/Forms/Participants
Chief Steward: Di Curtis
For further information; Di Curtis 0400930379 or Fionna Lane 40 930 986
Date Claimer
Week 4 11 May - 15 May
Yr 12 QCS Preparation with Matt Rigby 11/05/2015
P & C Meeting
12/05/2015
9.00
19:00
Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN
12-14/05/2015
9.00
Core of Life Year 11
14/05/2015
Interact Club Meeting
Week 5 18 May - 22 May
15/05/2015
05/05/2015
11.20
11.20
ICAS Computer Skills Comp
Peninsula Football (13-15 B & G)
Senior School Parade
Senior Leaders Meeting
19/05/2015
19/05/2015
19/05/2015
19/05/2015
9.00
10.10
11.00
Kairi Year 6 Visit 2
Prefect Meeting
Local Chaplaincy Committee Meeting
Spirit of Youth Parade
School Council Meeting
Spirit of Youth Community Concert
Peninsula Cross Country
Student Council Meeting
20/05/2015
20/05/2015
20/05/2015
21/05/2015
21/05/2015
21/05/2015
22/05/2015
22/05/2015
11.20
6.00
12.00
3.15
18:30
9.00
11.20
Every day, every class
counts!
OVERALL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
RATE END OF
WEEK 2, TERM 2
90.8%
YEAR 7 - 93.5%
YEAR 8 - 94%
YEAR 9 - 90.1%
YEAR 10 - 89.8%
YEAR 11 - 88.5%
YEAR 12 - 90.1%
This week’s news in brief:
NAPLAN - Year 7 & 9 students:
All eligible Year 7 & 9 students in Australia sit the NAPLAN tests this Tuesday - Thursday. The standardised tests are
given to students in the literacy strands of Reading, Writing, Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling and also in
Numeracy. Students have been preparing for the tests for months and they will be completing them in the hall.
Parents can assist with NAPLAN preparations by ensuring that their children have had a good night’s sleep the night
before the test and that they have eaten a healthy breakfast on the mornings of the test.
Spirit Of Youth Concert:
Our annual celebration of our student’s music talent is being next Thursday May 21. The Spirit of Youth concert
showcases performances from our music classes, from Year 9 acts through to the Year 12’s. There are also recitals
from our instrumental music students and their teacher Miss Anthony. The Spirit of Youth concert is being held in
the hall - one concert is for current students and guests from our primary schools at midday, followed by an
extended concert in the evening from 7:00pm - 8:30pm for all members of the Atherton SHS community.
QCS Prep:
Preparations for this year’s QCS test continue for Year 12s as they work with Matt Rigby this Monday in the Hall.
P&C Meeting:
The next general meeting of the Atherton SHS Parents and Citizens Association is scheduled for 7:00pm this Tuesday
night. All parents and interested community members are encouraged to attend.
Paying School Fees
You can pay
8 your child’s schooling fees in one of the following ways :

Direct Deposit into the school bank account—BSB: 064 - 800, Account No: 00090137.

Cash, cheque or EFTPOS at reception.

Credit card payment by calling the school on 4030 5222.