27 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Note

Hello and welcome to my final Principal’s Note for 2019.

Another year of teaching and learning, completed. This next two weeks will see the culmination of a very busy year of productivity and learning. It will be great to see students and teachers making the most of the final days of school for the year. The 2020 school year will be here before we know it, so enjoy your break. With the summer vacation almost upon us, I wish all families a safe and happy holiday. I trust that your time with family and friends will be enjoyable and fulfilling.

New Principal

Mr Barry Wallett has been appointment as the new Principal for at least Term 1, 2020.

Thanks

Thank you all, for your support during my time as the temporary Principal at your great school. It has been a very rewarding and educational experience for me, and I trust the school and students will continue to grow and promote the great work in the west.

Mr Justin Washington
Principal

Deputy Principal Senior Schooling Report

Key events for Term 4 2019

The Final Countdown – Year 10 and Year 11

Our Year 10 and 11 students are nearing the end of their assessments and will finish the year on Friday 29th November. Until this day, students are expected to attend every day and every lesson, and attendance is accounted for right through until this date.

Indigenous Education Community Meetings

Charleville State High School holds an Indigenous Education Community Meeting once a month. This Committee provides a link for our indigenous community/family to share knowledge, celebrate and be involved in the education of the children enrolled at Charleville State High School. If you have a child/grandchild attending Charleville State High School who identifies as ATSI or you are interested in the education of ATSI children in our community then we welcome and encourage you to attend our meetings.

In 2020, these meetings will be held in the school Professional Library, situated in the school office, and will occur on the second Thursday of each month. If you wish to discuss a particular topic please forward your agenda item to jruss336@eq.edu.au prior to meeting day.

VET News

We have a number of traineeships and apprenticeship opportunities coming up. If your student is looking for the opportunity to be involved, contact Courtney Burns at the school on 4656 8888.

Thank you to all the businesses that support our students and our school. If you have an opportunity within your business to employ a school based trainee or apprentice, please contact Courtney Burns on 4656 8888.

Thank you

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Charleville State High School community and the wider community of Charleville for a wonderful three years. This community has supported myself and my family, and I will be forever grateful for the generosity and kindness of Charleville and its amazing people. While there is sadness at leaving, I am very excited about this new adventure. Longreach is not too far away, so I am sure that Charleville will get many visits from us in the future.

Have a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Cheers
Vanessa Moller

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL JUNIOR SCHOOLING AND STUDENT SERVICES NEWS

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Week 8, Term 4

2020

The 2020 School year commences on Tuesday 28th January at 8:40am. All students are to go to the hall when the first bell rings. They will receive their new timetable, school diary and introductory lessons for the year.

Contact Details

Please call the office or send a note if you have had a change in address or phone number. It is important that we are able to contact you at all times.

Year Six Interviews

Enrolment interviews have taken place in the past few weeks. Please call the office on 4656 8888 to book an appointment if your child has not had an interview for 2020. Students must have an enrolment interview prior to beginning school. We look forward to working with our future year 7 students.

Junior Leaders 2020

Already, the Junior Leaders for 2020 have represented the school well at a number of events. Junior Leaders Clara Roche and Mitchell Sallur will run their first whole school parade this week. Georgia Vaggs, Riley Thureson and Jasmine Steer are the junior school’s House Captains.

STUDENT SERVICES

Mobile Phones at Charleville SHS

Year seven and eight students are not allowed to have phones at school. In 2020, it will be extended to students in the junior school (7, 8 & 9) who will not be allowed to have mobile phones at school. Older students are permitted to have their phones in their possession, however cannot use them during school hours. The inappropriate use of a mobile phone at times is reported to the school, however the majority of times the mobile phone is used outside of school hours. If there is evidence that a student has used their phone at school, the student is required to hand their phone to the office, a parent will be contacted to arrange collection. It is the parents and carers’ responsibility to ensure that the student is receiving and sending legal and only age appropriate material at all times.

Immunisation

Most students have now received all relevant immunisations. If you want to query you child’s immunisation status please contact our School Based Youth Health Nurse, Jen Frazer.

Diagnostic Testing (PAT R and PAT M)

At Charleville State High School, we have an excellent three-tiered reading plan. All students in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 are given a diagnostic Reading Comprehension test in term 4. We use this valuable data along with Naplan, Academic and teachers’ anecdotal notes to plan for the future to ensure that students reach their potential.

Students are also given a diagnostic (PAT M) test for mathematics in term 4. We will examine this data to assist us in planning for 2020.

Attendance

At Charleville State High School, our goal is for all students to attend school 92%. Every term letters are sent to individual families whose child’s attendance in the junior school was less than 80%. If you received a letter, please ensure that your child attends school every day unless there is a valid reason. If attendance does not improve then the next step in the process of reaching the goal of 92% is to send an official Education Queensland letter requesting an interview to discuss why attendance is at such a level.

Student Support Centre

We have a well established Student Support Centre. C block houses our CEC, Mrs Jolene Russell, our YSC, Mrs Katie McLeod, our SBYHN, Miss Jen Frazer, our Chaplain, Mr Les Penrose as well as our Beyond Broncos staff member, Courtney Burns. Students have a large, welcoming area to access the support offered at Charleville State High School. Part of supporting the students is to provide nutritious food to those who are unable to supply their own. It is appreciated if you are able to assist in the form of donations. As fruit is offered in the third break, donations of fruit would be a great benefit.

Bullying at Charleville SHS

There are occasions where a student feels uncomfortable to report an issue. This is when we encourage the use of the Stymie website. Students are able to anonymously report concerns. This report is taken seriously and is acted upon immediately.

Use of technology outside of school

There is numerous research on the amount of screen time a young person should have before it affects their wellbeing. Parents need to monitor carefully their teenager especially when they are in contact with others online. Phones and Ipads etc. should not be in the bedroom prior to sleeping. It is evident that a number of students have disturbed sleep patterns and consequently affects their ability to concentrate at school.

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be open each morning next week as well as the week prior to school beginning. Please ensure your student has the correct uniform to begin the 2020 school year. Orders and payment for the Black Hoodies will be taken at about week 8 in term 1.

Wishing you all a wonderful Summer break and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2020,

Narelle Webb
Deputy Principal
Junior Schooling/Student Services

Be there on Day 1, 2020

Attending every day of school is important to ensure students have the very best start in life and learning.

Please phone, email or visit our school before Tuesday 28 January, 2020 to let us know if your child will not be at school on Day 1 of Term 1, 2020.

Phone: 4656 8888

Email: admin@charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au

2020 School Office open: 20 January 2020, 8am-4pm

2019 Annual Awards Night

Leadership Positions:

RSL Bursaries:

Lions Club Bursary:

Phillip Duffell Bursary:

Community Awards:

P&C Bursary:

Top of Year:

Top of Subject:

2019 Awards Night

Murweh Youth Council

The Youth Council is for any student aged 10-25 years old, who want to have a say about local issues and events concerning the youth in our community. Participants have gained skills in leadership, teamwork and confidence. Also, they have gained an insight into how decisions are made which affect our community.

2019 Yr12 Graduation

2019 Yr12 Graduation

Need a School Dental Appointment?

Call 0427 166 899 or 4624 2716 to be offered an appointment.

Charleville High School’s first week of operation is scheduled for 2/12/19 (it is anticipated that we will be there into 2020)

Appointments can be made for:

• Dental Emergencies
• Check ups

To be eligible you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Child needs to be aged 4 years (Kindy) up to Year 10
• Be eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) (aged 2-18years)
• Hold or be listed as Dependent on a valid Centrelink Concession Card

South West Oral Health Service