28 October 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Note - Term 4, Week 4

Welcome to Week 4 of Term 4, an exciting time for many of our students and staff as we undertake a range of events and activities, in some instances for the first time. Our Year 12’s are now into their exam block period where they are off site and preparing for external exams, the first time this has occurred for many years in Queensland. Our Year 10 and 11’s also enter exam time in week 4 and then in week 5 the Year 11’s will be involved with the Leadership Camp and the Year 10’s are on work experience, lots happening!

Awards Night

Another fabulous event took place at the Charleville SHS Awards Night. The students were impeccably presented and conducted themselves beautifully, a credit to themselves, their families and the school. Congratulations to all the award recipients and a special thank you to the staff who made such an effort to ensure everything was well organised and ran smoothly.

A particular mention to Ms. Sue McDermott whose efforts as the key organiser for the event were truly above and beyond. Our year 12 2020 leaders were also fantastic in the exemplary manner in which they presented on the night, absolutely looked the part as well! For photos please check out our Facebook page, some great memories captured and for further details Ms. McDermott’s report is further on in this edition of the newsletter.

2021 Senior Student Leadership Team

It is with great pleasure I confirm our Senior Student Leadership Team for 2021:

To be selected as leaders each student was required to present a speech to their senior school peers and staff and be interviewed by myself, Mrs. Kohli and our 2020 school captains (Harry and Nicole). To round out the process a vote was conducted that included students and staff. The decisions this year were very difficult to make, a credit to the quality of applicants for 2021. I am incredibly pleased with the team assembled and very much looking forward to working with them in 2021.

The process to determine Junior School positions will be underway soon and the successful candidates are to be announced during the JCE ceremony in Week 9.

Melbourne Cup Day – school day finishing early (12.00pm)

After consultation with staff and parents (P&C) I have made the decision to finish school early for Melbourne Cup Day. The time lost on this day was made up in Term 1 through the timetable arrangements that were then in place. Charleville SS, Charleville SDE and Augathella SS will join us in closing school at 12.00pm on Tuesday, November 3 to facilitate engagement with this important community event.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Our focus for the week for PBL continues to be data driven and aimed at aligning with our drive to provide a positive learning environment. This is the second week of “Be Respectful – Follow all classroom procedures and instructions” and is supported through explicit teaching during our PPP lessons, visible in every class every day and on assemblies.

The challenge set for students at the school assembly in week 3 was to know where they are on the PBL triangle and how they maintain or improve their performance as identified in the colour of their zone (Green, Yellow or Red). When you ask students about their day at school or how things are going perhaps have a conversation about their understanding of where they sit on the triangle and what they are committing to in terms of maintaining or improving. This is a work in progress so any additional follow up from home will be very helpful and much appreciated.

New Student Free Days added to Term 4, 2020

As you are probably aware there has been a change to the end of school year date. The addition of 2 Student Free Days at the end of the school year now mean the final date for school attendance for Year 7, 8 and 9 students is Wednesday, December 2.

In closing

As I consistently mention your support as parents and caregivers is an invaluable component as we strive for ongoing improvement in all aspects of our performance as a school. Currently we remain on track to deliver improved results for academic, attendance, behaviour and post-school transition outcomes. Without your help this would not be possible and as we move into what can be a stressful time with exams and end of year expectations we appreciate it all the more!

All the best,

Barry Wallett

2020 Dux – Amber Hinz

Senior School

Award’s Night

It is always one of the greatest nights of the school year and this year, with all the disruptions along the way, it felt like a truly triumphant evening for so many of our students. Our departing senior leaders did an exceptional job running the evening as we celebrated the successes of so many of our deserving and hardworking students for their academic performance, their involvement in sports and cultural events as well as their involvement in the local community.

I offer my sincere congratulations to all students who received recognition on the night and hope that next year even more of our students will be able to take to the stage.

The night also acknowledged the new student leadership team that will take the reins now that our year 12’s are into their final exams. There were so many high quality applicants and the team appear enthused and ready to lead. I’m very much looking forward to working with these students as we prepare for 2021.

Work Experience

A reminder that year 10 students should be completing a work experience block next week (from November 2nd – the 6th). Students who have not been able to be placed will be supervised at school.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience a workplace and in some cases to build connections with potential future employers. Brittany Pawley, the school Industry Liaison Officer, has been working very hard to find placements for students and will, with the assistance of a number of support staff, be visiting as many of the workplaces as possible to check in with students during the week.

I look forward to hearing some great stories from the students about their experiences.

Year 11 Camp

The majority of our year 11 students will be attending camp next week. The bus leaves at 5:30 Sunday morning. Students have all received their equipment list for the camp and have hopefully prepared themselves.

It looks like it will be a very fun and rewarding week and I know I am looking forward to spending some time with these students in a different environment and watching them work together to overcome a range of challenges.

Year 11 students who are not going on camp will be supervised at school and will be working on completing any certificate courses that they are currently enrolled in for the year.

Cassandra Kohli
Deputy Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL JUNIOR SCHOOLING AND STUDENT SERVICES NEWS

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Timetable

2021 Timetable. Soon, students currently in years, 8 and 9 will receive letters regarding elective subjects for 2021. For 2021, the most popular electives in each line will run for years 9 and 10 students. Students will be notified later in the year if they were unable to be placed in their chosen elective.

Contact Details

Are your contact details up to date at the school? 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 Transition Day

The second transition day for year six students in term 4 will occur on Thursday 5th November. The students were excellent during the first transition day and we look forward to working with our future year 7 students. Thank you to the HOD of Junior Schooling, Amy Roughan and the staff who made the first transition day successful.

Junior Leaders 2021

Nominated students will give speeches for the positions of 2021 Junior Leader, Junior Vice Leader, Junior House Captains. The nominated students will go through an interview process with the leaders announced at the Junior Certificate Ceremony on Monday 30th November.

Junior Certificate of Education (JCE)

In the last week of school, Monday 30th November, students in year nine who have gained enough points to achieve a JCE will be formally recognized in a ceremony at school. Parents are welcome to attend and invitations will be sent to families. This ceremony will acknowledge the hard work the year nine students have done over the three years in the junior school and their movement into the senior school. Students in years 7, 8, & 9 who achieve an Active Learning Award will also be presented on Monday, 30th November. Social distancing as required will be observed.

STUDENT SERVICES

Mobile Phones at Charleville SHS

Students in Years 7, 8 & 9 are not allowed to have a mobile phone at school. They are not mature enough to use their phones in an appropriate manner. The young students need the supervision and support of their family when addressing Social Media issues etc.

The inappropriate use of a mobile phone for older students 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 inappropriately at school, then the student is not to have their phone at school. It is the parents and carers’ responsibility to ensure that the student is receiving and sending legal and only age appropriate material.

Immunisation

Year Seven students received their second round of HPV immunisations this term. The year seven students handled the situation maturely and responsibly. They are a wonderful cohort. We are very fortunate to have an excellent working relationship with Queensland Health to ensure our students receive the best possible care available.

Reading

At Charleville State High School, we have an excellent three-tiered reading plan/focus. As parents, you can help your students in many aspects:

1. Model reading to them. Read interesting articles to them and take the time to discuss and value each other’s opinions.
2. Encourage students regardless of age to read for at least 20 minutes every day.

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

Our Student Support Centre is well established at Charleville SHS. C block houses our CEC, Mrs Jolene Russell, our YSC, Mrs Katie McLeod, our SBYHN, Mrs Jen Frazer, our Chaplain, Mr Les Penrose as well as the appointed Beyond Broncos staff member, Lisa Creevey. 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 were able to assist in the form of donations

Resilience

One of Charleville State High School’s Values is RESILIENCE. I found a You Tube clip that demonstrates the use of resilience when a student is being verbally bullied. I urge you as parents to investigate Brooks Gibbs also. The you tube clip I found interesting is in the link below.

Until next time,

Narelle Webb
Deputy Principal
Junior Schooling/Student Services

Unclaimed Hoodies

We have a collection (all have been washed) of different sizes. If you have lost a hoodie please come and collect from the office.

Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing during Senior Assessment

It’s been a big year for your child. COVID-19 and being part of the first cohort of Queensland students to go through the new QCE system has provided your child with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their resilience.

With assessments and exams coming up, you may be thinking about how you can best support your child’s wellbeing so that they maximise their achievements and make the most of this exciting time in their school career. Below are some tips that may assist you to support your child’s wellbeing during this time:

1. Create a calm study environment: Choose a study space with your child that is separated from the hustle and bustle of the household. A quiet, calm space with natural light and fresh air will help your child to stay on track and concentrate.
2. Help establish a routine: Helping your child develop and put in place a routine can help them feel prepared, stay on top of their study and reduce their stress levels. You may want to display their weekly study schedule to keep them accountable.
   Make sure sufficient breaks are scheduled into your child’s routine – concentration is a limited resource, so 15 minute breaks every 45 to 60 minutes are really important.
3. Support your child to eat right: An important way to support your child’s wellbeing while they are studying is to have healthy food available at home and encourage them to make food and drink choices that will fuel their body and mind.
   Teenagers often turn to energy drinks in an attempt to stay awake and alert during study sessions. Did you know that the effects of caffeine can last up to six hours and can reduce total sleep time by one hour! Encouraging your child to stay hydrated with water is much better for their long-term concentration.
   Load your child up with complex carbohydrates for breakfast, especially on the morning of exams.
4. Monitor their sleep: Teenagers need good quality sleep to function properly. Encourage and support your child to stick to a sleep schedule where they go to bed and wake up at the same time each day and get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep each night.
   Getting enough sleep is essential for your child’s memory. Insufficient sleep not only decreases their ability to focus and learn properly, but it also stops the brain from effectively consolidating what they learnt during the day.
5. Support them to have study-life balance: Your child should continue to maintain some balance during the assessment period. Encourage your child to engage in regular exercise, take time out to do things they enjoy and keep in touch with friends, all of which can help reduce their anxiety.
6. Pay attention to your child’s emotions: As parents, you are well place to recognise the signs of increased stress or worry in your child. While the right amount of stress can actually motivate them to get stuff done, it’s important to be able to recognise when this stress has turned from being a motivating force to an overwhelming emotion. You may notice changes in behaviour, sleep, mood or eating habits – these are all normal expressions of stress. By noticing and responding with care and support or seeking additional support if you think your child needs it, you will help your child feel better.
   If your child is struggling, encourage them to chat with trusted family, or to speak to their teachers.

If you feel that you child needs extra support, get in touch with the school Guidance Officer or other support staff. Support is also available for young people through Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or by visiting the Kids Helpline website.

Sharon
Guidance Officer

Awards Night 2020

After many months of preparation, and varying degrees of uncertainty due to Covid-19 rules and restrictions, our Annual Awards Night proceeded on Wednesday 21 October. While the event looked a bit different (seating plans, social distancing, signing in, etc), it was still a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our students’ academic, sporting and cultural achievements.

A full list of award recipients follows this report, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wide variety of people who helped to make the evening such a success.

To our special guest speaker, Alison Mackie, thank you so much for delivering such an inspirational speech with a very important message about living in the moment and enjoying life as it happens.

To the multitude of generous sponsors who gave goods and funds to ensure our students received awards worthy of their achievements, a massive thanks. We publicly express our gratitude to the following groups and individuals:

Bidjara Media (radio 4RR), Charleville Post Office, Charleville RSL, Charleville Refrigeration and Electrical, Charleville Self Storage, Charleville Tyre Service, Cosmos Centre, Dunne’s Butchery, EW Wilkinson & Co, FJ & TJ Jaeger, Golder’s Charleville, Heinemann’s Bakery, Lion’s Club of Charleville, National Australia Bank, Pets and Plants, the Phillip Duffell Estate, the Charleville QCWA, Robert Eckel Repairs, South West Ford, Terri Eckel Veterinary Services, and Western Wholesalers Charleville.

We also appreciate the support of the following families:

The Bursle family, Chu family, the Fox family, Hinz family, the Isla/Burns family, Landsberg family, O’Toole family, Owczarek family, the Ross family, Shearwin family, Steer family and the Vaggs family.

We are also grateful for the variety of community members who attended the evening to support our students, including John Bursle and Kelly Shearwin (Charleville SHS P&C), Councillor Robert Eckel, Selena Watts & Sean O’Connell (Charleville RSL), Vicki Ross (CWAATSICH), Nick Chicalas, Glenda Eckel and our Adopt-A-Cops Sergeant Andrew Finall and Constable Gareth Bamin.

In order to reduce the length of this evening, Junior Leadership Awards will be announced at the school’s upcoming JCE ceremony, and Active Learner Awards will be presented at Year Level Parades before the end of the year.

Sue McDermott
Acting HOD English, The Arts, Literacy, Senior Schooling

2020 Awards & Recipients

Global Learning Project

Connecting online with school students in India

The Global Learning Project connects five Queensland state schools with schools across the globe to foster:

• Inter-cultural appreciation
• Understanding varying perspectives on topics
• Working collaboratively to find solutions to real world problems and
• Exploring avenues for collaborative projects, forming networks and fostering long term alliances.

Education Queensland International gave Charleville State High School the opportunity to participate this year, and was paired with the Calorx Public School System in Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad in North-West India.

Our meetings will run over five weeks via Zoom, with Mr Kohli coordinating the students at our end, and Vaibhavi Shah organising her students. The students at Ghatlodia are currently in lockdown due to COVID-19 and so are streaming their contributions from their homes. Living in a city of over 60 million people, life has significantly changed for these students.

This week the students in India shared the story and traditions of Navratri, which is a Hindu festival that spans over nine nights and involves the worship of nine gods. The students educated and entertained us through informative slides shows and colourful dances. After just one session life in India already seems like such a contrast with life in Australia. It was interesting to learn how a festival like Navratri can influence and guide how people think about themselves, self-regulate, and look to improve their outlook on life.

We look forward to sharing the sites of Charleville with the students in India, and trying to give them some idea of what life is like for high school students in rural Queensland.

Items for Tender

The following items are up for tender. Please complete the attached Tender Document and email to: jbuss1@eq.edu.au by 3pm Friday November 6, 2020 or deliver to the school office.

ITEMS CAN BE VIEWED AFTER 3PM. Please call the school office on 4656 8888 to ensure we have a staff member to show you the items.

LOT 1:

Celestron Advanced GT Mount – Asset number: 2068100344
9.5 inch Starbright XLT Celestron telecope
Lens set in aluminium case
Solar filter

LOT 2:

8 inch Starbright XLT Celestron telescope –
Mount for telescope
Lens set in aluminium case
Solar filter

LOT 3:

Kubota G1800 diesel ride-on mower – Asset number: 2068100044

LOT 4:

Victa charger push mower – Asset number: 2068100001

LOT 5:

Victa Commando push mower – Asset number: 2068100045

LOT 6:

Victa lawn keeper push mower – Asset number: 2068100365

LOT 7:

Honda Rotary Tiller

LOT 8:

Stihl leaf blower

LOT 9:

Makita leaf blower – Asset number: 2068100470

LOT 10:

Dewalt 300mm radial arm saw dw721kn

Free standing radial arm saw with 507mm of crosscut capacity and 90 mm depth of cut

Strengthened column assembly and base arrangement supports the extra arm length

Solid cast iron arm and four roller bearings in the motor head assembly ensure high accuracy and durability

Quiet maintenance free induction motor delivers high power even at the maximum cutting capacities of the machine.

Simple yet positive controls and adjustment scales enable the width, depth and angle of cut to be set with accuracy and durability.

Single phase with 10amp plug top

LOT 11:

Magnum mill milling machine

Specifications:

Machine was hardwired into workshop so may require 3 phase plug top.

LOT 12:

Fridge trailblazer – Asset no: 2068100089

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100233

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100234

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100235

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100236

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100237

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 20681002340

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100241

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100242

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100243

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100244

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100245

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100246

LOT 13:

Swag king pioneer – Asset no: 2068100248

Charleville NAIDOC Week 2020