37 Maryborough St
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Website: https://bundabergshs.eq.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4154 5333
Fax: 07 4154 5300
Subscribe to Online Newsletter! http://bundabergshs.schoolzinenewsletters.com/subscribe
19 May 2015
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT:
As we move into the halfway point of Term
2, there are so many congratulations
deserved in this newsletter for many
students and staff. We have ensured that
each achievement/event has its own article
in this edition, so the students involved in
the various activities receive the full
attention they deserve.
Chaplaincy Week
We could not do what we do for our students without the
support of our Student Services team who work tirelessly
to make a difference every day for every student. This week
is Chaplaincy week and it would be remiss of me not to open
this newsletter with a huge thankyou on behalf of the staff and
students at Bundaberg State High School for all you do for us
Chappy Lynne and Chappy Craig.
Our school is a better place because of the work you do to
support all of us. Chaplaincy week should not be the only time
we take to say thank you for making Bundy High a better
place to be. The innovative programs that you deliver ensure
our student’s learning is ongoing. The Mayor’s Chaplaincy
Breakfast will be the perfect opportunity to show our thanks as
a community for the work that each of our chaplains do. We
have selected students and staff attending the event at the Civic
Centre.
I have taken pleasure over the past 2 weeks in seeing our staff
and students in a variety of activities that truly demonstrate
the diverse learning opportunities Bundaberg State High School
offers our students. First, our rowers and their coaches and
families demonstrated their commitment to the sport at their
pre Head of River events held last weekend and one earlier his
term. We have some very committed students and coaches
who are looking forward to showing their talents in a few weeks’
time where I believe our students will shine in several
categories. To the parents who assisted with boat loading,
unloading, events on the days, on canteen, and from the bank
as part of the amazing cheer squad, I know the students very
much appreciate your support. We have parents and students
who continue to fundraise each Friday night at bingo to ensure
students have every opportunity to compete.
Similarly, in Cross Country in both the Gin Gin individual event
and then the teams event, our staff and students worked
together to produce solid results, with some personal best
times by students as the outcome. Well done to everyone who
participated. Our Aussie Rules boys have also played Shalom
in a knockout Aussie Rules comp and whilst we didn’t win,
our boys did us proud. In addition we had our SEP students
experience camping (many for the first time) in the rain! Most
recently, our Biology students spent 3 days in the wilderness
and were still able to come back smiling! The many events
that take place each week are the result of endless hours of
planning by our staff and I thank them all for the work they put
in to make a difference for your students.
NAPLAN
It would be remiss of me not to praise our Year 7 and 9
students, and the organising staff for their efforts in NAPLAN
last week. We have a responsibility in schools to work with
students to improve literacy and numeracy, and NAPLAN is
one of the ‘point in time’ tools that our staff can use to identify
current gaps in student skills. Our staff members were as proud
as I was last week as they saw the effort our students put in
to completing the testing instruments, although I do think by
Thursday many students seemed more excited by the snacks
they received than the actual test items! At least we know they
have their priorities right and it was very pleasing for staff to see
students coming back for seconds of fresh fruit and homemade
muffins! The data we receive back from NAPLAN at the end of
Term 3 will allow our staff to plan future academic programs
for our Year 7 and 9’s as they move into their future years
of schooling. All of our junior year levels work with teachers
constantly to improve their skills.
Upcoming events
On 29 May, we celebrate P and C Day. I take this opportunity
to congratulate and thank the parents and carers who give up
their time to make a difference for our students in some way.
It is interesting that our National media continue to focus on
drama, and negative stories, yet are somewhat oblivious to the
fact that nearly 25 000 P and C volunteers work in our schools
and turn over around $250 million annually in supporting school
communities. Volunteers make our communities and they
deserve to be recognised. Our P and C will in the next few
weeks, finalise how they will donate more than $50 000 to
our students for selected major works and learning programs
– something that needs to be recognised! Our school is a
better place as a result of the donations our P and C made in
2014 – student seating in undercover areas, swimming carnival
sponsorship, academic and sporting excellence support,
chaplaincy programs, and Taiko drums were part of the $50
000 donated last year. Thank you to each person who
contributed to our great school.
Karen McCord, Principal
JUNIOR SECONDARY:
Attendance
Our Year 7, 8 and 9 students who attended school in Term 1 for
over 95% or 100% of classes were presented with certificates
on this week’s parade. These certificates will make an
invaluable inclusion in the resumes of those students
considering entering the casual workforce in the future, as they
are a good example of commitment and reliability. All students
who qualified for the 95% and 100% certificates will also go into
the draw for a $20 and $30 iTunes voucher. Good luck with the
draw and congratulations to the lucky winners!
Regular attendance is always important as research shows
that in Queensland, higher student attendance at school is
associated, on average, with higher student achievement.
However, regular attendance is particularly important at this
time of the term with students starting to receive assignment
tasks and prepare for end-of-term exams. Remember if your
child is absent from school for any reason please notify the
school at your earliest convenience.
Junior Secondary Incentive Days
Bucca Retreat & Bundy Bowl and Leisure/Reading
Cinemas
On the final day of Term 1, approximately 100 Year 7 and 8
students and 50 Year 9 students attended the Term 1 Incentive
Day held at the Bucca Retreat (Year 7 and 8) and Bundy Bowl
and Readings Cinemas (Year 9). The Incentive Day excursions
were offered as a reward for those students ‘doing the right
thing’ at school. All Year 7, 8 and 9 teachers were given the
opportunity to nominate students from their classes based on a
set of criteria about being respectful, being responsible, being
safe and being committed. Examples for students
demonstrating these qualities would include, having a minimum
attendance of 95%, always completing homework, handing
in all assessment on time and giving 100% in class. Those
students receiving the most nominations were selected to
participate in the first Incentive Day for 2015.
During the day at Bucca Year 7 and 8 students participated in
a range of fun activities including an obstacle course, canoeing
and a water slide activity. These activities not only challenged
students, but provided them with opportunities for working
together in small groups and teams, while developing stronger
ties with fellow students and teachers. Year 9 students started
their fun-filled day at the Bundy Bowl and Leisure Complex with
a game of ten pin followed by some time in the dodgem cars
and games arcade, before enjoying some pizza in the park for
lunch. The final part of their day was spent watching a movie
at Readings Cinemas, before returning to school to start a
2
well-deserved break for the Easter holidays. A great day was
had by all who attended.
The next Year 7 and 8 Incentive Day is set down for the second
last day of Term 2 at Bundy Bowl and Leisure Centre and
Readings Cinemas, with the Term 3 and 4 Incentive Days being
held at Australia Zoo and Aussie World/Dream World. The next
Year 9 Incentive Day will be held at Chaverim, followed by
whale watching in Term 3 and Wet n Wild in Term 4. To be
eligible for nomination students must demonstrate an ability
to BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE and BE
COMMITTED at all times while at school. Good luck with the
next round of nominations!
Year 7 students proudly Year 8 students with their
showing off their Term 95% and 100% certificates
1 Incentive Day Certificates
from Term 1
Ian Tranent, Junior Secondary HOD
ROSTRUM VOICE OF YOUTH
COMPETITION:
On Saturday 2 May, six Bundy High students participated in
the local heats of the Rostrum Voice of Youth Public speaking
competition, hosted by Bundaberg State High.
Along with students from Kepnock State High and St Luke’s
Anglican School, Natalia Frick, Kirsten Buckholz, Aiden Frick,
Alex Buckholz, Zoe Garson and Kyle Schneider were required
to write a 6-8 minute speech on a selected topic and present to
an audience of peers, family and community representatives.
Whilst public speaking is daunting to many people, these
students delivered their speeches with impressive confidence
and were fantastic representatives of our school.
Congratulations to Year 8 student Alex Buckholz who was
named runner up in the junior division, an especially impressive
feat given that most of his competitors were from Year 10.
A huge ‘thank you’ must go to all students for their excellent
preparation and efforts on the day.
Katy Gorlick, Rostrum Voice of Youth Coordinator/
Teacher
CONGRATULATIONS MACSON COTTLE
AND HAYLEY PERRY:
A huge congratulations to two of our Year 8 students, Macson
Cottle and Hayley Perry who have both been invited by the
Bundaberg Swim Academy to join the ‘NZ 2015’ team. If
Macson and Hayley accept, they will be traveling to Auckland
(New Zealand) in August.
Swimmers who were invited to join the NZ team have swum
national qualifying times at meets during the past season as
well as competing at their Regional Championships in the
current season.
We once again congratulate Macson and Hayley on their great
success in swimming and being invited to be a part of the NZ
2015 team.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS:
This term has started with three cross country events. We
held our school event on Friday 24 April and had fantastic
participation from students across all year levels. Well done to
the following students who finished first in their age group:
12 Years
Henry Batterham and Ella Hagan-Jenkins
13 Years
Aiden Frick and Kijah Stephenson
14 Years
Cooper Mortensen and Brianna Johnson
15 Years
Jaden Bond and Angela Duffield
16 Years
Heath Mick and Hannah Blee
17 & Over
Jack Reynolds and Kara Fines
The Inter-School Cross Country was run in Gin Gin on
Wednesday 29 April and Bundy High took along 36 runners.
The course is notorious for being tough and strenuous but
all runners finished with determination. Congratulations to the
following students who ran in Gin Gin:
Henry Batterham, Michael Nagas-Newby, Lucy Dennien, Amie
Sibbald, Aiden Frick, Brayden Shield, Caleb Szegfu, Ryan
Munn, Kijah Stephenson, Katie McCord, Tarn Zoto, Alex
Claridge, Shannon Searle, Kimberley Duck, Jaden Bond,
Matthew Eichmann, Travis Reid, Connor Lassig, Angela
Duffield, Madison Morrall, Heath Mick, Daniel Smith,
Corey-James Walker, Hannah Blee, Bianca Franchetto, Melissa
Duck, Kara Fines, Sophie Strunks, Sofie Dyrstad, Liam, Doss,
Bella Doss, Tyrone Doyle, Nathaniel Edwards, Decklin Kenzler,
Timothy Klein and Zara Pukallus.
(L-R) Nathaniel Edwards, (L-R) Sophie Strunks,
Kijah Stephenson, Jaden Sofie Dyrstad, Kara Fines
Bond, Zara Pukallus
Alex Farrell, Sports Coordinator
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WINTER
SPORT:
Winter sport will start in Term 3 this year but preparations have
already begun. The sports available for winter sport this year
are:
Rugby League, Soccer, Basketball, Netball (girls), AFL 9’s (U/
15 mixed), Hockey (mixed), Lawn Bowls and Table Tennis.
Each sport is available to both boys and girls with various
divisions in each. At this stage we are chasing nominations from
all students to gain an idea of what teams to nominate. You can
nominate by writing your name outside R Block before 29 May.
Remember, if you don’t nominate then there may not be a team
to play on.
Winter sport starts Term 3, Week 2 until Week 7 with finals
played on Friday 4 September. Any questions can be directed
to Miss Farrell in R Block.
Alex Farrell, Sports Coordinator
GRIN AND TONIC THEATRE TROUPE
PERFORM AT BUNDY HIGH:
Additional congratulations to Kijah, Jaden, Nathaniel and Zara
for finishing first in their division and for Kijah, Jaden, Nathaniel,
Angela, Madison, Heath, Corey, Hannah and Tyrone being
selected to compete at the Wide Bay trials in Murgon on 26
May. Also, many thanks to staff members Josh Nugent, Di
Barrett and Lychelle Smith for assisting with this event.
On 24 April, Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe
visited Bundy High. The two actors, Jack
McGovern and Meg Haslam presented the
fun, fast and furious dramatic performance
‘Livid’, showcasing some of Shakespeare’s
well-known tragic heroes ; Macbeth, Hamlet and Othello.
Bundaberg State High School also competed in the Team’s
Cross Country at St Luke’s on Wednesday 6 May. This event
consisted of teams of three running 2km each in a relay format.
It was a great afternoon with Bundy High having 9 teams
nominated. All students ran very well and said they will do it
again next year. Special congratulations goes to Kara Fines,
Sophie Strunks and Sofie Dyrstad for winning their age group.
Well done to all who ran.
After the performance, Year 9-12 Drama students were invited
to workshops which were run by Kellie Lazarus (Grin and Tonic
General Manager), teaching students some of the basic
techniques and conventions of Physical Theatre, Directing and
Improvisation. The students all enjoyed the performance and
learnt some of the key techniques and skills of their current area
of study.
Keep up the great work Bundy High!
On behalf of all of the drama students, we would like to thank
Jack and Meg for performing at Bundy High. On behalf of the
drama student cohort, I would like to thank Grin and Tonic
Theatre Troupe for coming to Bundy High and putting on an
amazing performance.
3
Wendy Christensen, Mother of Rachel and Karly Year
9
BUNDABERG CAREERS EXPO:
Bundaberg Careers Expo is being held on Tuesday 26 May at
the Civic Centre from 4-6pm (public session) with a huge range
of careers on display. For further information, please click on
the below link.
Kyle Schneider, Year 12 Drama Student/Senior
School Captain
JAPANESE HOMESTAY EXPERIENCE:
As a family we were a little nervous about hosting as we’d
never hosted an international visitor before. Will she like us? Will
she be missing home? What if she’s unhappy here? Lots of
questions ran through my mind before she arrived.
I needn’t have worried. Honoka was a happy and outgoing girl.
As we drove off from collecting her, her first sentence to us was
“I’m so nervous” which we replied, “So are we!”
I never would have thought we would have so much fun and
laughter. How could hitting a small paper beach ball around
the house make us laugh so much? How much fun can you
have with a Japanese toy called Kendama? She enjoyed our
yard, the stars in our night sky, our house and beaches but she
also enjoyed the downtime we had a few times just hanging
out at home. I won’t forget the late night we had sitting on the
lounge just chatting and learning about each other’s countries
and families. I think it’s a fantastic opportunity for these young
visitors and their hosts. She settled in well and we enjoyed
communicating with her, there were blank stares and sign
language but we managed to get by.
Rachel was so keen to host a visitor, she wouldn’t let it go
since missing out in Year 8. In fact, what was created was a
lifelong friendship and we are so grateful for the opportunity.
We would love to host again but I will need to think on it and
decide whether our goodbye tears were worth it! (Ok, I know
they were)
SIGNING AFTERNOON TEA:
I have read that the best way to learn a language is to immerse
yourself in it. That is exactly what happened a few weekends
ago when we held a ‘Signing Afternoon Tea’.
A group of 8 ladies got together, all of various signing abilities,
for an afternoon of NO TALKING - ONLY SIGNING. Yes, believe
it or not, it happened. There was coffee, cakes and lots of
laughter as we tried to work out what the different signs meant
and what was actually being said.
It was so much fun we thought we would make it a regular
event with the next ‘Signing Smoko’ being held on 13 June
2015 from 2-4pm. Please bring a plate and a friend interested
in learning to sign. RSVP [email protected] by 5 June.
Chrisy Stuart, Teacher Aide
NATIONALLY CONSISTENT
COLLECTION OF DATA – SCHOOL
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY:
What is the national data collection?
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School
Students with Disability (the national data collection) is an
annual collection that counts the number of school students
with disability and the level of reasonable educational
adjustment they are provided with.
The national data collection will count students who have been
identified as receiving an adjustment to address a disability
4
under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA). The
DDA can be accessed from the ComLaw website at
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/
Please click on the below link to read the full article with details.
Nancy Paterson, H.O.S.E.S.
SUPPORT OUR CHAPPY:
Recently you would have received a flyer promoting an appeal
with a difference supporting chappy Craig. Our chaplains work
hard at Bundaberg State High School supporting students, staff
and their families.
Craig receives no government funding and is only here through
the generous donations of individuals, churches and
businesses. We know money is tight so that is why this appeal
is so different, as it won’t cost you a cent.
Everyone pays CTP insurance with their vehicle registration
and the price and coverage is set and controlled by the Qld
government. What this appeal through the team at Partner
Program has been able to do is to get a $20 donation sent
to a charity organisation ‘school chaplaincy’ when switching to
QBE insurance. Not only do you get the best possible insurance
coverage from this leading company but you also make a
difference in the lives of many young people by supporting the
chaplains who support them.
So why not change over your CTP so that the great work of
chaplains can continue in Bundaberg State High School?
How to do it? You will need to nominate and make this change
now so that at the next registration notice this can take effect.
Please don’t wait until your rego notice comes as it is much
harder to do then.
You can either: Fill out the form sent home (a link is also
provided below if you didn’t receive one) and return to Chappy
Craig at school or go online to www.partnerprogram.com.au
click on the CTP link on the front page - then in the drop
down box type Bundaberg State High School - then fill out your
information. It’s that simple!!!
The next time you pay your registration, $20 of it will go to
supporting our young people through the chaplaincy program.
Thank you in anticipation of your support.
PARENTING IDEAS INSIGHTS ARTICLE:
Below you will find a link to an article written by Michael Grose
from Parenting Ideas Insights about building parent-school
partnerships.
This fortnight’s article is call, ‘Don’t Yell, Move Closer’: As a
busy parent it’s easy to give your voice a work out when you
don’t get the cooperation you want from your children.
FACTS ON HEAD LICE:
Head lice are small egg-laying insects found on Human heads.
Live eggs are glued to the hair shaft within 1.5cms from the
scalp. Adult female lice lay up to eight eggs per day. Eggs that
are further than 1.5cms from the scalp are dead or hatched and
do not need to be treated.
Head lice are a very common problem in schools and
institutions everywhere in the world. While they are not a threat
to health and do not transmit disease, they do cause a lot of
distress and anxiety for families and schools. Anyone can get
head lice.
Treatment should be applied when live lice are found on the
head. To break the cycle all infected people should be treated
at the same time.
There are two methods of treatment:
• Non -insecticidal treatment using the conditioner
and combing technique. Repeat the conditioner
and combing method every second day to remove
the young lice as they hatch. Continue until no live
lice are found for 10 consecutive days.
• Treatment with synthetic or natural insecticides
or chemicals. No chemical treatment kills all the
eggs. A second treatment should be applied in 7
days after the initial treatment.
If you would like more information or you find your treatment
method has stopped working you can try another method.
Please see www.health.qld.gov.au head lice fact sheet, or
contact the school nurse, Child Health (on 4150 2700),
pharmacists or our family doctor.
Gayle Schmidt, School Based Youth Health Nurse WBHHS
HEART WEEK FROM 3-9 MAY:
Promoting Australians to MOVE MORE SIT
LESS.
The modern age and all its associated demands have
fundamentally changed how much time we spend sitting at
home, during travel and work. There’s no doubt that in turn this
shift has contributed to a change in health problems including
cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Physical inactivity is a silent killer and a significant contributor to
the burden of heart disease in Australia. It doesn’t take a huge
amount of time and effort and your body and heart will thank
you.
Heart Week is encouraging everyone to spend less time
on their seat and more time on their feet. They encourage
everyone to be sitting for less time during work, rest and/or
play.
So why not try some of the following suggestions that will
help you become more physically active:
• Try leaving your car at home and walk or cycle to
your destination. Or take public transport and walk to
and from the bus station. If you need to take the car
park a little farther away and walk a little to your work
place or destination.
• At work try walking over to a colleague’s desk
instead of sending an email or calling.
• Take regular breaks instead of sitting and while
standing take a stretch or two, perhaps while waiting
for the printer.
5
• Avoid using escalators and lifts whenever possible,
take the stairs instead.
• Don’t want to miss your favourite TV show. Multi-task
and stand to watch it while performing household
chores or activities. Better still do a quick walk
around the house or to and from the kitchen to make
a cuppa.
• Head to the park with the kids, grandkids or pets
after school for a walk or play – it will keep everyone
away from the TV and you can keep on your feet by
joining in.
Remember every little bit helps. You don’t
have to run a marathon to feel the health
benefits from physical activity.
Learn more about ‘Move More Sit Less’
from Heart Week by the Heart Foundation.
Gayle Schmidt, School Based Youth Health Nurse WBHHS
FLOURISH FAMILY FUN DAY:
School holiday event, ‘Welcome Baby Celebration and Teddy
Bears Picnic’ plus many fun activities for the kids at Boreham
Park on Monday 29 June 9-11:30am.
STORIES FROM THE DEAF
COMMUNITY:
6
NEW SMOKING LAWS:
From 1/1/15, smoking is banned at all Queensland state and
non-state schools and 5 metres beyond their boundaries. The
law applies at all times – during and after school hours, on
weekends and school holidays. The buffer is a 5 metre
non-smoking area around the school, beyond the school land
boundary, including structures such as bus shelters and car
parks. The buffer does not extend into residential or business
premises that share a boundary with school land. To report a
breach contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
MESSAGE FROM BUNDABERG
REGIONAL COUNCIL:
Overfilling bins makes collection difficult
Ever wondered how much is too much to stuff into your
kerbside collection bin? Unfortunately, overfilling your kerbside
collection bins can sometimes mean Bundaberg Regional
Council isn’t able to service them. Our collection trucks can’t lift
bins that weigh more than 75kg. If material is protruding from
the bin or waste is tightly jammed in to the bin, this may also
mean the bin cannot be serviced as under Council’s guidelines,
the bin lid must be closed and the contents must be able to be
removed without manual intervention.
For more information on Council’s Waste and Recycling
Services head to
http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/