12 October 2016

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the CSHS families, students and staff back to the final term of 2016. Although it is a short term it is an extremely busy one which will make it seem much quicker. It is certainly a significant and exciting term for our Year 12 students with it representing the last moments of their schooling lives.

CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATION

As everyone is now aware, Marcus Jones was appointed substantative Principal for Wilsonton State High School for the commencement of Term 4. I have been asked to take on the Acting Principal role for the first two weeks of Term 4. An Expression of Interest (EOI) was circulated and the outcome of this will be an Acting Principal appointed to CSHS for the remainder of term to commence on 17th October 2016.

A recruitment process will commence towards the end of Term 4 to find a permanent replacement Principal for 2017.

Mrs Narelle Webb has taken on the Acting Deputy Principal- Student Services until the 14th October 2016.

I would like to publicly thank Marcus for the dedication and vision he brought to Charleville State High School over the two years he was here. I know he will be missed not only at the school but within the community. We all wish him all the very best in his new position- we know our loss is their gain.

NEW STAFF MEMBER

I would like to welcome our newest member of staff, Matthew Huth, to CSHS. Mr Huth comes from Toowoomba and has taken on Mrs Collier's contract for the remainder of Term 4. He will teach Year 8 to 12 Agriculture classes and will work with Barry Wastie in the Year 7 class. I am aware Matt has sent home a letter of introduction to the families of all of his Ag students. We wish him all the best for his term at Charleville State High School.

ATTENDANCE

Our attendance for Week 1 was slightly disappointing on 88.75%. Congratulations to A3 and K1 who were the best attended form classes of the week. Our school target is 92%. Attendance is one of the crucial factors when it comes to supporting student success at school.

Please also remember that if your child is absent from school for any reason that you phone the office to let us know.

ARD and RD VISIT

This week we have had the pleasure of welcoming our new Regional Director (RD), Leanne Wright, to the school. Leanne is travelling throughout the DDSW region to familiarise herself with her new schools and staff. Leanne is travelling with our Assistant Regional Director, Andrew Brandon. Andrew will spend a number of hours at the school discussing data and strategic direction for 2017. He will also take a short walk around the school speaking with staff and students and visiting classes.

HOP DAY Term 4

This term's HOP (Head of Programs) Day will be held on Wednesday 19th October 2016. This is the one day per term that the entire leadership team meets to work through the strategic vision of the school. This date was set to allow our new A/Principal to attend and be a part of the day.

YEAR 9 CAMP

Next week our Year 9's are off on their camp to Columboola Outdoor Education Centre near Miles. The students will head off the day after the Student Free Day and return Friday. We look forward to hearing about the camp in the next newsletter. If there are any concerns before students leave please don't hesitate to contact the camp coordinators, Katherine Goult and Sam Barrow.

SUE MCDONALD TO ATTEND USQ

This week our Careers Officer, Sue McDonald will travel to the University of Southern Queensland Campus in Ipswich for an Education Pathways Seminar. This opportunity will allow Sue to learn more about alternative pathways to further education through learning and doing. This information will help to support a short informative presentation she can bring back to the staff to share around the choices about further education.

ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH

Thirteen students travelled to the All School Touch Football Carnival in Brisbane last week with staff members Ashlie Parker, Jenny Peacock and Josh Jensen. The team played seven games; winning two of them. They defeated Pimpama State High School 7-5 and John Paul College 6-5.

From all accounts the behaviour and effort of the students involved was exceptional and special mention needs to go to the following students:

PLAYERS' PLAYER- Renee Duff and Warren Draper
MOST IMPROVED- Charley Peacock
COACHES PLAYER- Ben Richards

Well done to all involved, a thank you to the staff who gave up their time to take the team away and congratulations to all of the students for the impeccable way they have represented CSHS.

STUDENT FREE DAY

Next Monday 17th October 2016, will be the gazetted Student Free Day. Teachers will attend school on this day and participate in Professional Development around grammar and student writing. David Waterworth will present this PD. David will also attend the school on Tuesday to work with individual staff.

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTYANNA SELLIN

On behalf of the entire school community I would like to congratulate Kristyanna Sellin and and her groom Pete Creedon on their marriage over the holidays. Kristyanna looked stunning as too were her bridesmaids, the groom and the venue in Augathella. We wish you all the very best for the future as Mr and Mrs Creedon.

Until next time,
Jenni
Acting Principal

Teaching and Learning @ CSHS

Welcome back to Term 4. I am not sure exactly where the past nine months have gone but we are certainly well on the way to finishing the year quickly. The question each student should be asking themselves is what can they do to ensure they are as successful as possible? What advice and guidance can we give? What good habits should we be encouraging and supporting our students to develop to ensure success in the future?

How can our students be successful?

• Work hard
• Have clear goals and work towards them
• Do everything to the best of their ability
• Ask for help when needed, whenever it is needed
• Manage time effectively

What is the most important thing to do?

The most effective thing a student can do is to find the best way to manage their time effectively and know what they want to work towards.

Before they can even begin to manage time, they must learn what time is. A dictionary defines time as "the point or period at which things occur." Put simply, time is when your life happens.

There are two types of time: clock time and real time. In clock time, there are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year. All time passes equally. When someone turns 20, they are exactly 20 years old, no more or no less.

In real time, all time is relative. Time flies or drags depending on what you're doing. Two hours at exam time can feel like 12 years. And yet our 12-year-old children seem to have grown up in only two hours.

The good news is that real time is mental. It exists between your ears. You create it. Anything you create, you can manage. It's time to remove any self-sabotage or self-limitation you have around "not having enough time," or today not being "the right time" to take advantage of an offer or start a maths assignment.

How can students manage this elusive concept of time though?

Seven (7) Suggestions for Effectively Managing Your Time:

1. Be Organized

• Use time saving tools: calendars, "to do" lists, e-mail, file folders, etc.
• Have an organized workspace at home (don't waste time looking for your work).
• Use your calendar for everything, including listing study time.
• Use "to do" lists for both long-term and for each day/week.

2. Plan Ahead (Schedule it and it will happen!)

• Determine how long your tasks will take.
• Consider whether any activities can be combined.
• Determine if big tasks can be broken down into smaller tasks that may be easier to schedule (such as studying for exams and visiting the library as part of an assignment to write a term paper).

3. Prioritize Your Tasks

• Use a rating system for items on your "to do" lists with the most important items with the highest priority. E.g. A-B-C (A is the highest priority), 1-5 (1 being the highest priority).
• Set goals for both the short term and long term as to what you want to accomplish.
• Look at all of your "to do's" to gauge the time requirement and whether additional resources will be needed to accomplish them (if yes, schedule time to obtain those resources). Don't postpone the small tasks (a sense of accomplishment is good and overlooked small tasks can become larger tasks.)

4. Avoid Overload

• Include time for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and socializing in your schedule but don't let these overtake your key tasks.
• Take short breaks during study and work periods.
• Don't put everything off until the last minute (for example, don't cram for exams).

5. Practice Effective Study Techniques

• Have an appropriate study environment.
• Split large tasks into more manageable tasks.
• Read for comprehension, rather than just to get to the end of the chapter.
• Be prepared to ask questions as they come up during study, rather than waiting until just before an exam.
• Do the most difficult work first, perhaps breaking it up with some easier tasks.
• Don't wait until the last minute to complete your projects.
• Read the syllabus as soon as you get it and note all due dates (and "milestone" times) on your calendar.
• Be a model student! (be attentive and participative in class, and punctual, prepared, and eager to learn)

6. Be Able to be Flexible

• The unexpected happens (sickness, laptop issues, etc.); you need to be able to fit it into your schedule by being on top of the majority of tasks you have on your schedule.
• Know how to rearrange your schedule when necessary (so it doesn't manage you - you manage it).
• Know who to ask for help when needed.

7. Have a Vision (why are you doing all of this?)

• Don't forget the "big picture" - why are you doing the task - is it important to your long-term personal goals?
• Have and follow a personal mission statement (personal and career). (Are your activities ultimately helping you achieve your goals?)
• Know what is important to you. (What do you value most?)
• Have a positive attitude!

WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED TO FOCUS ON?

ASSESSMENT – Expectations of students

• Assessment needs to be attempted on or before the due date (including exams and oral presentations)
• Assessment must be able to marked against all criteria – i.e. a name on a piece of paper is not enough to be given a grade for an assessment piece
• Assessment must be the student's own work, not that of anyone else – e.g. plagiarised.
• Assessment will be submitted by all students, even if after the due date, to ensure a full range of skills are demonstrated for effective feedback for all students

What can students do to help themselves?

• Attend school and classes regularly

• Plan ahead - use the assessment dates and planner for Semester 2
• Attempt all work, at school and home, set by staff
• Seek feedback and ask questions about all tasks – see your teachers before or after school, during lunch breaks or in class if there are opportunities to do so
• Submit full drafts when required
• Submit all tasks on time – including sitting exams and presenting oral tasks
• Talk to staff if there are any concerns well before the due date
• Attend study / homework club for further help
• Apply for an extension if required due to extended illness or other exceptions circumstances. Evidence to support extensions is required.

How can you help your student through the stress of study and assessment?

• Know when their assessment due dates are and help plan
• Ensure they are getting quality sleep
• Ensure they are eating well
• Ensure they have some 'down time' – some weeks may have more than others
• Ensure that homework is attempted –e.g. going over class notes and ideas each day
• Ensure they are asking staff for help if they are struggling at home
• Contact the school if you have any concerns

Who can support your student at CSHS? There are many people who can help your student if they need it. Below is a list of some options should students not know who to see for help.

Thank you for your continued support of your student, the school and the educational process. If you would like any further information regarding the topics above please don't hesitate to contact the school. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our future leaders.

Regards

Donna Gilvarry
Deputy Principal

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOMS?

Year 11 Maths A - Poolarama

In Maths A this term the Year 11 students are working on an assignment about swimming pools in Charleville. They need to design a pool that maximises the space available to them, while minimising the evaporation rate from the surface of the pool in order to cut the costs of refilling it.

In completing the assignment the students need to design four pools and calculate the volume, capacity, internal surface area, exposed surface area and exposed surface area to volume ratio for each pool. They also need to create three scale diagrams of each pool, including a top view, side elevation and 3-D view. They then need to compare all the data for each of the pools and make a recommendation to the clients about which pool them should select.

Once this has been completed they then need to calculate the costs of painting, tiling and paving the pool and surrounds. They also need to calculate the amount of evaporation the pool will experience over a year and compare this with and without a pool cover in the cooler months. Finally, they will need to calculate the cost of a rainwater tank and the costs of filling the pool with and without a tank from council mains water supply.

This is quite a large assignment that the students will need to work consistently on over the course of the term. Some significant progress has already been made by a number of students in terms of designing pools and creating the scale diagrams. It is great to see them working hard and I look forward to it continuing over the remainder of the term.

Café 10

Our Year 10 Certificate I Hospitality students will be cooking up a storm for the last time this year when the final Café 10 occurs in week 6 this term. The theme is 'tropical paradise' so it would be great to see parents, students, teachers and other members of the community come out and support this fabulous group of students.

We will be selling:

• Mini cheesecakes with fruit $3
• Mini trifles $2
• Berry popsicles $1
• Jelly slice $2
• Snow cones $1
• Fruit punch $2

Come down to the TTC at 2nd break on Thursday of Week 6 for these yummy treats. See you all there.

Maryborough Technology Challenge

On the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, 17 of our eager students competed in the Maryborough Technology Race in Maryborough, which saw our students racing bikes around a course for a whole day. We raced against schools from around Queensland and Victoria. With 1500 competitors and 138 bikes it is a major event on the HPV calendar.

We had two teams, of eight students each, compete with a Year 12 team in the Hornet and a Year 11 team in the Mustang. Both teams raced for a gruelling 24 hours around a 1.1km track in the heart of Maryborough.

The Mustang (Year 11s) lost a crank bolt which nearly put them out of the race. Thankfully our resourceful team located a replacement part and got the Mustang back on the track. Both bikes had several roll overs and chains come off. We also had a flat tyre on the Hornet on the first lap and it also finished the race on a flat tyre. During the night we had rain more roll overs and some great lap times. Without the support of the other teams who were willing to help and give advice, our job would have been each more difficult.

Results

Teams

Year 12 (Hornet)

Christian Taratoa, Tamara Robertson, Peter Melano, Tayler Burey, Ashley Barns, Olivia Brooks, Kyle McDonald and Brendan Itszen.

Year 11 (Mustang)

Luke Vetter, Michael Widgell, Harrison Alick, Jabyn McDonald, Zoe Aspinall, Jewel Nanyonga, Ian Mackie and Blair Sherwin

Pit Crew

Dakota Castles

A special thankyou goes to our support crew Josh Jensen (Bus Driver, Pit Crew), Jenna Andreatta (massage specialist, Pit Crew) and Ange Vetter (Resource Manager, Motivationalist). Without these staff giving up their weekend this event would not have been possible for our students.

All students competed extremely well and once again showed great Charleville spirit. We will be looking at competing in other events next year and would also appreciate any sponsorship or assistance from the community.

Barry Wastie
HPV Coordinator

Year 9 Humanities Cenotaph Memorial Project

In Year 9 Humanities this term our students are learning the impact of World War One and how this event contributed to the Australian identity we see today. Part of this study will have students designing a Cenotaph Memorial for the school, their justification and the significance of the elements they chose to include in their design.

We are fortunate to have access to funding via a submission to the Charleville RSL Sub-Branch for this project to become a reality. Subject to the success of our submission, the location of the cenotaph is likely to be within the Harmony Garden precinct. A sample Cenotaph has been included but the final design will come from the student body and selected by members of the High School staff, P&C, Indigenous elders and the sub-branch. We will hear in December if the submission has been successful.

Cenotaph

CSHS PLACINGS – 2016 Charleville Performing Arts Festival

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Solo Secondary Items 4A & B

Instrumental Duet Secondary Item 7

Instrumental Duet Open All Ages - Item 8

Small Ensemble Open all Ages – Item 10

Group Bands Open all Ages – Item 13

Group Entertainment – Item 14

Dance

Ballet Solo Secondary – Item36

Jazz/Contemporary/HipHop Solo Secondary – Item40

Tap Solo Secondary – Item 44

Small Group Dance Open All Ages – Item 48

Large Group Dance Open All Ages – Item 50

Verse Speaking/Drama

Verse Speaking Solo Secondary – Item 27

Verse Speaking Solo – Open all Ages – Item 28

Monologue Character Recital – Secondary – Item 64

Monologue Character Recital – Open all Ages – Item 65

Duologue Character Recital – Open all Ages – Item 68

Vocal

Vocal Solo Secondary Item 16

Australian Country Music Solo Open all Ages Item 19

Vocal Music Solo Sing & Play Open all Ages Item 20

Creative Writing

Short Story Yr 7 – 9 - Item 55

Humorous Short Story Yr 7 – 9 - Item 56

South West NRM Storytelling

Years 10 – 12 - Item 82

Special Awards and Trophies

Charleville State High School P & C Encouragement Award for a CSHS Student – Cassie Owczarek
Outstanding Dance Group – Charleville Dance House Senior Dance Group
Outstanding Tap Solo – Libby Usher
Gwen McCarthy Ballet Encouragement Award – Amber Hinz
Adjudicator's Award – Dance 2016 – Matilda Vaggs
Outstanding Verse Speaker Student – Libby Usher
Outstanding Verse Speaker Adult/Open – Morgan Glasby
Verse Speaking Encouragement – Cassie Owczarek
Instrumental Encouragement Award – Ashley Barnes
Musical Item Encouragement Award - CSHS Rock Band
Outstanding Instrumental Duet – Stewart Sloan & Alan McDonald
Outstanding String Ensemble – Stellar Strings

Congratulations to all students for their participation and success.

Info from the GO

Queensland Mental Health Week (9-15th October 2016)

Mental Health Week 2016 is a chance to reflect on mental health and take some positive steps to highlight the importance of mental well-being for yourself and others as Mental Health is about wellness, rather than illness.

What is Mental Health?

It's an expression we use every day, but the term 'mental health' is frequently misunderstood. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is "a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community."

What are the benefits of staying well?

Research shows that high levels of wellbeing and mental health are associated with increased learning, creativity and productivity, more pro-social behavior and positive social relationships, and with improved physical health. In contrast, mental health conditions can cause distress and impact on day-to-day functioning and relationships.

It's important to remember that mental health is complex. Research shows that one in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months. The fact that someone is not experiencing a mental health condition doesn't necessarily mean their mental health is flourishing. Likewise, it's possible to be diagnosed with a mental health condition while feeling well in many aspects of life. Ultimately, mental health is about being cognitively, emotionally and socially healthy – the way we think, feel and develop relationships.

Things to do to improve your Mental Health:

• Exercise daily – at least for 30 minutes
• Eat healthy foods – avoid drinking too much coffee, eating too much fat, and sugars
• Visit your doctor regularly to ensure good health
• Build a community around yourself – having people to talk to makes life happier and more enjoyable
• Keep busy and involved – in family, school, work, leisure
• Drink plenty of water
• Have adequate sleep – restful sleep
• Seek help if you are feeling down, don't let the blues take over you
• Be kind to yourself – do things that you enjoy
• Do things for other people – not only will they benefit but it is a boost for you as well
• Practise thinking good thoughts

An excellent support for youth is Headspace!

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing. Information and services for young people, their families and friends as well as health professionals can be accessed free of charge.

For more information, please see you school Guidance Officer or visit the Beyond Blue or Headspace websites:

Blogging in the Classroom and @ Work

Posted by nicholaspelafas on August 4, 2011

Blogging has become one of the most important literacy skills of the 21st century. While few people are disillusioned enough to think that Facebook or Twitter could actually be valuable for social commentary or as serious discussion forums, blogs have become accepted as a democratic and 'authorized' space for digital knowledge production. The other important aspect of blogging and blog culture is that it allows people or groups to give others continuous updates on a variety of topics and receive feedback

Break-ing words down

For many years, phonological and phonemic awareness, that is, learning to break words down into chunks for better understanding and sounding words out, was the standard practice in teaching reading.

For example un- der- stand- ing is one way understanding could be "broken down". Then the "experts" decided to "re-invent the wheel." All those skills were discarded, and students were being taught whole word recognition, So we have a whole generation of students who are not equipped with the strategies to decode words or break them into chunks they can understand. This is often linked to poorer spelling outcomes, too, as whole word recognition does not focus on this skill.

Attention All Year 12 School Leavers,

Ergon Energy have released their annual recruitment drive for Apprenticeships commending in February 2017.

Applications opened Friday 07/10 and will close Monday 24/10. Very important to check out the below link and submit your applications.

Ergon Energy have noted variety of Trade Types and locations on offer.

Good Luck with your applications!!!

Please note : These vacancies are available direct with Ergon Energy and not affiliated with MEGT. Any enquiries, please direct to Ergon Energy.

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