14 August 2024

Principal Report

School Opinion Survey 

Parents, staff and students will have started receiving their invitations for the annual School Opinion Survey. Participation is by invitation only. Invitations will be sent over a number of days in the week beginning Monday 15 July. Please be aware that the survey invitation email uses the subject line: School Opinion Survey for parents/caregivers, 2024; parents/caregivers should check junk email folders if it can’t be found. The survey will close on 16^th August. 

GENERAL INFORMATION  

• Timing: SOS will open on Monday, 22^nd July, and close on Friday, 16^th August. However, participants will be able to commence the survey when they receive emailed invitations.  
• Distribution: SOS will be distributed directly to students and parents using OneSchool emails.
• Access: All invitations will contain a link with a unique user ID and password as part of that link. The survey can be accessed by simply clicking on the link. Respondents will only be able to complete the survey once.  
• Confidentiality: SOS continues to be an anonymous survey. Personal information such as email address is used for distribution purposes only. These are separated from a person’s responses and deleted, prior to the responses being loaded into a database. 

Health and wellbeing with Dr Judith Locke

Looking after your health and wellbeing is an important part of life, regardless of your age.

When you’re studying, you need to give yourself every chance of success. Our series of videos featuring clinical psychologist, Dr Judith Locke gives you practical tips to take control of your study, while also looking after yourself.

Study Balance

Did you know you can study too much? Judith Locke’s top tips will help you study more effectively.

Year 7 Health Activities

Year 7’s Participating in Health Activities

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Industry Liaison Officer

Last semester was a very busy one including South West Career Expo; Year 10 Work Experience week and a White Card course.

South West Careers Expo 2024

This Year’s Careers Expo held on the 26^th March, was another success with a different venue to previous years. This year it was located at the show grounds main pavilion with outdoor exhibitors in the surrounding grounds. The weather however had other plans and rain unfortunately made the outdoor exhibits impossible to set up. Approximately 270 students attended from schools across our district including Charleville State School; St Mary’s School and Charleville State High School; Cunnamulla & Quilpie State College. There was still plenty on offer indoors for our students. With 31 Exhibitors including the Royal Flying Doctor Simulator Plane, 5 guest speakers and Trade videos, there was plenty to spark interest and questions for students for career pathways. Thank you to RESQ and HOPE and the committee for again hosting this fantastic event for our community.

White Card Course

For the second year, a group of students completed an online course White Card Course (Construction Induction Card). This card is essential for anyone working on construction sites in trades, with Council or other organisations that require it, before being able to commence work experience. This year, 13 senior students from years 9-12 completed the white card course and received their white cards. Once you have a white card you have it for life and it is a valuable card for those seeking a trade career.

Year 10 Work Experience Week

Work Experience week this year was successful with 25 of the year 10s completing work experience at many of the various businesses and organisations within our community. It is a valuable and beneficial experience for our students and gives them the opportunity to work in an industry or job they are interested in, and to experience working life in that field. This program helps students make decisions about subjects and pathways into their senior school years. Work experience has helped many students over the years secure school based or full-time apprenticeships and traineeships as it gives employers a chance to see their potential. Just after completion of work experience week this year and having done previous work experience, 2 of our year 10 students have been offered school-based apprenticeships. Alex White at Charleville Auto Electrical and Bridget Sullivan at Town Talk Hair & Beauty. Congratulations to both these students who have worked hard to show initiative and great work ethic within the work place.

On behalf of CSHS I would sincerely like to thank all of our local businesses, trades and organisations for giving our students work experience placements year after year, it is very much appreciated.

Businesses that offered work experience placements for 2024:

THANK YOU

Bullying. No Way! National Week of Action

This week, our school is participating in Bulling. No Way!: National week of action (12 to 16 August 2024).  At Charleville SHS, we believe that when #EveryoneBelongs, bullying has no place. This Bullying No Way Week we reaffirm our commitment to kindness, respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. YSC Katie is posting daily challenges on notices, and our students have been fiercely competing for daily prizes!  Monday’s class challenge was to brainstorm different ways we can help others feel like they belong - check out what our amazing students and staff came up with!  

@BullyingNoWay
#BullyingNoWay #2024BNWWeek #EveryoneBelongs

Mixed Touch Football

On Sunday 4^th August Charleville State High School’s mixed touch football team participated in the Toowoomba All Schools tournament. Our team battled it out over five games throughout the day, displaying great teamwork and resilience. A highlight was that a member of the public made of point on congratulating us on our respect for the officials and our sportsmanship, something to be very proud of.

Our team made big a improvement on last year’s results as they came home with two wins, two losses and a draw. Great preparation for Gold Coast All Schools in October.

Well done team!

Athletics Carnival

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Footy Colours Day

Charleville State High School is holding their 1^st Footy Colours Day on Tuesday 3^rd September 2024.

Students and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun and raise awareness for children living with cancer. 

Footy Colours Day is a special event in Australia where individuals are encouraged to wear the colours of their favourite football team (of any code) to school or work to raise funds for children living with cancer. It’s a day where sport meets charity, uniting communities in their passion for football and compassion for kids battling cancer.

Please find the link below to donate directly towards, and to share via email or social media, to help our school reach the $500 donation goal.

Murweh Shire Community Services Coordinator

I’m thrilled to join the Murweh Shire Council as the new Community Services Coordinator!

A little bit about me: Twenty years ago, I moved to an outback community town in FNQ and began working as an assistant mango farmer. What was meant to be a “two-year adventure” away from city life turned into a lasting love for the outback and its unique way of life. Over the years, I navigated distance education, hostel living, and boarding school while raising my five children. We’re still here, happily embracing the outback experience!

Living in smaller towns has given me a unique perspective on the needs of remote communities from a health care standpoint. Those long drives to our far north property provided ample time for reflection, which eventually led me to Melbourne and WA for training in communication tools and mental health skills. My career then evolved into disability support work, fuelled by my own experience advocating for my four children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This journey has deepened my understanding of the NDIS & the health system, and how to effectively support people in the community.

When I moved to Charleville, I felt an immediate connection with the town and its people. It’s this strong sense of community that inspired me to take on this role as Community Services Coordinator. Please feel welcome to introduce yourself, ask questions, or just have a friendly chat with me!

I’m genuinely excited to work with you all and explore how we can enhance community services together.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Sandy can be reached via email at sandra_gurney@murweh.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4656 8354 / 0458 809 294, and is available Monday – Friday.

Charleville State High School GP Clinic

Did you know that our GP Clinic is now up and running!

Our Clinic offers appointments every Tuesday during school term with our regular attending GP’s Dr Katie Chang & Dr Paul Chang. The school does not need any details regarding the reason for your appointment. Your confidentiality is important to us.

Appointments can be made for every Tuesday during school term. To make an appointment:

• Go toacaciacp.com.au and book online through Hot Docs link
• Phone clinic on 4599 7658 and book for Charleville SHS Clinic
• Phone School Office on 4656 8888
• Email admin@charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au or
• Do a walk-in on the day.

Charleville State High School P&C Association

CSHS P&C Executive:

President – Kelly Shearwin
Vice President – Tegan Russell
Secretary – Julie Frousheger
Treasurer – Lana Holley

Notice of next P&C Meeting

A reminder text will be sent to all families when meetings are scheduled. The P&C General Meetings are held at 5.30pm in the Administration building – new members are very welcome!

Uniform Shop

Uniform items can be purchased from the School Uniform Shop.  The Uniform Price list can be found on the school website by clicking on the following link:

Canteen Menu

The Canteen Menu can be found on the school website by clicking on the following link:

P&C’s QLD

If you would like any general information about P&C Associations please go to: