3 February 2017

Newsletter Articles

Message from the Principal

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all families for the 2017 school year. I would especially like to welcome the families of our incoming Year 7s as you join our vibrant and growing school community. I can report that our students have made an excellent start to the new year with quality, observable learning in all classrooms.

In 2017, we begin our new life as an Independent Public School. These are exciting times. Over time, we will be able to put in place the structures that will ensure our school’s success in the long-term.

2017 has also shown considerable growth in our student numbers, with 756 students officially calling Shailer Park High their school. This is up from 733 last year. We are humbled and encouraged by the number of families who are choosing to make Shailer Park High their school.

Many in the community will have heard about the success of our graduating senior students of 2016. All of our 2016 graduates achieved a QCE or QCIA, which means they all achieved the qualification they set out to accomplish. This is the second straight year Shailer Park High has achieved this distinction. Jerry Li, one of two students to win the Dux prize achieved an OP1, Queensland’s highest academic score. Our joint Dux Winner, Stefan Radosavljevic, achieved an OP2 based on his outstanding results. Overall, our students performed exceptionally well across both our OP and Vocational programs and the vast majority have begun or are about to start exciting career and study options. We are all very proud of our most recent graduates!

Welcoming Mr Menon

In the very last days of the 2016 school year our Acting Deputy Principal, Ms Kylie Bell (nee Woodgate), was fortunate to win a permanent Deputy Principal position at Pacific Pines High School.

In her place, we are fortunate to have secured the services of Mr Kartik Menon who will take up the position of Deputy Principal (Senior Schooling). Mr Menon joins us with a wealth of experience having acted as Deputy Principal at Springwood SHS and Yeronga SHS. Mr Menon also brings a keen intellect and is well advanced in his doctoral studies!

While there have been some small changes, we have been fortunate to have retained the bulk of our highly skilled and talented leadership team for 2017. A full list of our 2017 school leaders appears at the end of this article.

Inform Yourself Event

Most parents would be aware of the importance of cyber-safety in raising a child in 2017. Unfortunately, as school administrators, we often deal with issues that began their life on social media. We also discover instances where our young people have done things on-line that can potentially have catastrophic consequences.

To assist our students and families, on 15 February from 5-7pm we will be running “Inform Yourself,” during which we will be inviting all our parents to hear from former Queensland Police Child Safety detective, Brett Lee. Brett will provide information on how we can all work together to keep our students internet safe.

The school will be combining Brett’s presentation with “Meet the Teacher” and Information sessions for all year levels. We are hoping to see you all there to meet you, share information and to hear Brett’s powerful presentation. A letter regarding this event has been sent home to all families.

Our Clubs, Academies, Crews and Societies (CACS)

This year, Shailer Park High has more clubs and societies than ever before. All students are encouraged to become involved in at least one of our clubs and societies, to promote belonging and to make the most of the high school experience. From our celebrated Academy programs, to Instrumental Music, to a host of old favourites such as our Chess Club to new offerings such as our Strength and Conditioning crew, there is something for everyone. We encourage every student to get involved!

Child Safety Around Schools

As we start another school year off, it’s timely to remind all parents and care givers about the Child Safety Laws around schools.

The area directly in front of the school is a Bus Zone – not a drop-off zone. You can drop off after the Bus Zone or in the car park, conveniently located just past the bus shelter.

Logan City Council has very kindly produced a Parking Fact Sheet which you can access by clicking the link below.

Shailer Park High’s Leadership Team 2017

In 2017, we have assembled a strong and highly committed leadership team. All of our school leaders are only too willing to help parents in any way possible. Our leadership team for 2017 is:

School Resource Hire Scheme Fees

Welcome to the 2017 School Year.

This is just a friendly reminder that School Resource Hire Scheme payments are due by the end of week 4.

Payment of the Resource Hire Scheme entitles students to a wide range of resources as outlined in the 2017 costs of schooling document.

Students for whom Resource Hire Scheme payments have not been received will lose internet access and will be unable to participate in non-curricula activities and excursions, including sporting, dance and music excursions from the beginning of Week 5.

Also, from the beginning of Week 5, students will be unable to participate in the school’s Academy and Instrumental Music programs if Resource Hire and Academy fees have not been received. This includes the Volleyball, Futsal/Football and Dance Academies.

Senior students enrolled in Certificate courses will be unable to continue in these courses of study and will be moved to other subject offerings commencing Week 5.

Students are also reminded that those who have outstanding Resource Hire Scheme fees are unable to attend the Senior Formal, the Yr 10 Semi-Formal or purchase senior jerseys.

Please note that payment plans and Centrelink options are available by contacting Lesley Welsh (Finance Officer) on 3451 2703.

We look forward to working with all our families during the 2017 school year.

Sam Turner
Business Services Manager

Photo order envelopes were given to students on Tuesday 31st January. Please start planning your purchases and payment options.

Remember these helpful points:

• Read all relevant instructions for your preferred payment method.
• All payments are due on photo day.
• You may pay online using your credit card. Each child will have an individual ‘shootkey’ listed on their envelope. This will help identify your child’s order.

• You may pay by cash using the individual envelope provided. Please enclose correct money as no change will be given.
• Do not seal envelopes inside each other. You may include payment for all children in one envelope, however please indicate on this envelope the names of all the children you are paying for.
• All students should wear their correct formal school uniform.
• Students appearing in any Extra Curricular Group Photos will be notified on how to order these, via a personalised order envelope, issued after photo day.

A Message from the Deputy Principal – Junior Secondary (Years 7, 8 and 9)

I would like to welcome all students and parents from Junior Secondary (Years 7, 8 and 9). We have gotten off to a great start and I would like to commend you all for being at school on time (school day starts at 8.45am, therefore students should arrive at school by 8.30am to ensure they are not late).

Uniform

Students look fantastic in their uniforms. Please continue to ensure that your student wears:

• Black leather lace up shoes
• Plain white socks (visible over shoes)
• Formal uniform must be worn every Monday
• Sports uniform must be worn on the day they have PE practical class
• All other days students can choose to wear either formal or sports uniform, however there is to be no mixing and matching of the uniform
• Minimal jewellery (as per diary only) – under no circumstances will any student have any facial piercings

Meet and Greet for Year 7 and 8 parents

On Wednesday 15 February the school will be holding an ‘Inform Yourself Evening’ where you can come and meet your child’s teacher. There will be important presentations on Cyber Safety as well as ‘Surviving Adolescence’. We encourage parents (and other family members) to attend this informative evening. Please see further details specific to this evening in the Principal’s Report.

Year 7 Immunisations

Immunisations are an essential part of your child’s growth and development. We encourage all students to be immunised. On Tuesday 7 March, Logan City Council will be coming to Shailer Park State High to school to immunise our Year 7 students against Human Papillomavirus, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping cough).

Recently, immunisation forms went home with your child. It is essential these forms are completed and returned to the school office before Friday 10 February. Please call the office on 3451 2777 if your child did not bring a form home.

Attendance: Make Every Moment Count

It is important that your student attends school every day. At Shailer Park State High School, your child is expected to attend a minimum of 95% of the time. This equates to a maximum of 10 school days off in a school year. Research proves that there is a direct link between attending school and improved academic success and social adjustment.

At Shailer Park State High School, the school day begins at 8.45am. It is important to instil the value of punctuality in your student. Please ensure your student is at school by at least 8.30am to ensure their learning can begin at 8.45am (as per student diary). If your student is late or absent it is ESSENTIAL that you contact the school by phone on 34512766.

We look forward to working together with families to ensure that every student can get access to the best education. You may think that being just a little bit late or having just a few days off every now and then doesn’t make that much difference – but it really does (see the tables below). If you are having trouble getting your child to school consistently on time, please contact the school for assistance.

Senior Schooling

The Senior Students are right in the thick of things at the moment here at Shailer. Learning is occurring at a consistent and steady pace, and assessment task sheets from all subjects are being given out in preparation for a busy end to the term.

A reminder to parents that Term Assessment Calendars and Tutorial Timetables are distributed to students each term and can also be found on our website – this term's will be ‘live’ at the beginning of February:

Students are reminded that their diaries can assist them with collating and organising their work to meet deadlines. We are working with students to ensure they are achieving their best in all subjects at all times, and tracking their performance and potential. I’m looking forward to some excellent work and results in the coming weeks.

Strategies for Success in Senior School

• Start your revision as soon as possible. Read around your subject.
• Revise regularly and test yourself regularly.
• Use a revision timetable or allocate time each day for studying each lesson you take during that day.
• Revise subjects you're less keen on at least as much as those you like.
• Revise in an atmosphere conducive to study.

• Compile revision summaries and use them to help you answer exam questions or assignment tasks.
• Practice answering questions with and then without your notes, then to time.
• Take an active approach to learning. Use whatever memory tricks work for you.
• Lots of short sessions are much better than few marathon ones! Research shows that about 40-45 minutes is optimal, after which you should take a break before starting the next session.
• Get enough sleep (8-10 hours each night)
• Ensure you have balance in your life – that means as much time studying as socialising or working.

Year 12 – Ylead

It has been a very full few weeks for seniors. Year 12 students participated in a Leadership programme held by YLead which was quite inspirational and provided some great goals in respecting the future but acting in the present with the future in mind.

The seniors are already starting to lead the way for the junior school – and are setting great examples at our assemblies and around the school. With your support, attendance has been very high with our senior students these last few weeks – exceeding 95%. It really is a great result. Students really will benefiting from this, and assessment results should reflect this effort as well.

QCS Preparation

We are working hard to support Year 12 students in their learning in QCS preparation. The first afternoon session for the term was held this week. Any students who are sitting the QCS test who did not attend are reminded to collect resources from the Administration block.

QCS Sessions are specialised classes to prepare students for the rigours of the external exam. They help students to understand the format and style of questions, as well as provide useful strategies on how to answer the tests; Multiple Choice, Short Response and Written Task to a stimulus.

Year 11 – Celebrating Student Success

Tarly, a Year 11 student, has been selected to play for Australia!!

Over the summer break Tarly competed in the National Futsal Competition in Sydney. She competed in two different teams - Queensland Country 15 Girls Squad and the Queensland City Youth Squads.

As a result of some incredible demonstration of talent, particularly in her representation in the Queensland Country Squad, she has been selected to play for the Australian Youth Futsal team to go to the UK and Spain in Nov/Dec this year.

To support Tarly in her endeavours, and to find out more, Tarly has her own website at the link below.

NEXUS News

2017 LAUNCH

We are excited to have a unique memorandum of understanding with Griffith University which will benefit our NEXUS students, and our wider student community throughout the year. Plans are being finalised for our first activities and it’s looking wonderfully exciting!

Official and prestigious representatives from the University are coming to launch the programme with us at our next assembly. We are delighted to have the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Engagement, Professor Martin Betts speaking coming to visit us. We also warmly look forward to welcoming Mrs Anne Brant, STEM and Schools Outreach Co-ordinator at Griffith University to our school. We are truly honoured to have such reputable and distinguished University representatives at Shailer.

NEXUS SUCCESS!

Congratulations to Kathleen, who has been selected from schools across Queensland to be one of a small number of Year 10 girls to participate in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Girl Power Camp.

During the camp students will experience the World Science Festival, meet STEM role models, undertake STEM activities and visit STEM researchers.

The camp, which will be held in March, aims to provide students with experiences in STEM subjects and to encourage students to participate in STEM at school and consider it as a future career option.

We are very proud of Kathleen and her achievement to be one of the selected few to be given this incredible opportunity. We are sure it will be rewarding and exciting!

Anita Winkeler
Dean of Studies /
HOD Senior Schooling

Year 10 Head of Department Message

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the parents and guardians of our Year 10 students. I am pleased to inform you that I have taken on the role of the Head of Year for this cohort and intend to take them through to their graduation in 2019. I am looking forward to what will be an exciting, (and I am sure at times challenging) and rewarding journey.

Our Year 10 students have thrown away the shackles of the Junior School and have taken the leap into the Senior School. As part of the Senior School uniform, all students have a new shirt. While it is very pleasing to see a number of students wearing a tie, it is an optional item at this point, compulsory in Years 11 and 12. I do welcome the wearing of the tie with pride as we do the entire uniform. It must be noted that we have ‘Formal Monday’, that is, the entire school is required to wear full dress uniform and must change into their sports one if they have a practical physical education lesson that day. Your co-operation in ensuring that your student is appropriately dressed every day and on time for school is greatly appreciated.

If you have any concerns at all, or feel that you need to pass on valuable information regarding your student, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email is aking45@eq.edu.au and I can always be reached by telephone.

ART

Year 7 Visual Art students are studying the work of the incredible artist Friedensriech Hundertwasser. They are using his amazing use of colour and line to influence their collage and drawings. Watch this space!

Year 10 students are working on an issue or event that they Need You to Know. Their first work this term will be in the form of a collage of images that visually represent this. Taking a section of the collage the student will then enlarge into a Tonal Drawing.

Year 11 are off to a great start and focussing on the notion of Reaction. They are working on a series of responses to different stimuli using a variety of media to express their own individual reactions.

Year 11 VAP are exploring the notion of Zen Tangles. Using this concept of stylised design and intricate pattern making, they are producing a ‘flip-book’ showcasing their drawing and design skills. I am excited to see their creativity unfold.

Year 12 Art class is focused on aspects of Attitude and are planning their first Body of Work revolving around the concept of Reaction. Each student has the opportunity of selecting the media and way of working that best suits their topic, skills and interest.

Timeless Wanderers is the challenge for the Year 12 VAP students. As a group they have to translate this concept into a group sculptural installation. Each student will individually contribute to the artwork.

Here at Shailer Park we are passionate about delivering a high quality, engaging and challenging curriculum that develops an enduring love of the Arts for all the students in our care.

Year 7 Art tasks provide students the opportunity to pursue diverse and exciting methods of creating and expressing thematic ideas.

Our Year 7 students have written…..

“I like Art, especially drawing because I feel like I can be as creative as I want .In art, whatever is on my mind seems to spill onto my paper in pictures! I love to draw as it is enjoyable and relaxing without ever being boring”. SHANAE

“I like art because of all the colour and I am able to create things that have never been seen”. HAYDEN

“I like art because it helps us see and appreciate the world around us. It puts a new perspective on things, and lets us create new ways of seeing the world. It lets us express our feelings, whether it be love or sadness. I love art!” FELICITY

“I like art because you can be creative and there are no limits to what you can do”. MORGAN

“I like art because it’s a way to express yourself and your personality”. HALEY

“I love art because I am good at drawing” CONNOR

“Art is cool!!” JAZZMIN AND LEONE

Dance

Welcome to Dance! This term our year 7 students will learn about social dance through a unit titled ‘Dance for the People’. Miss Westerveld will teach a performance dance to our students, which they will perform in small groups to the class.

Don’t forget to bring your practical clothes with you every lesson.

Our year 9 dancers enter the wonderful world of musical theatre in semester one of their course. Through practical workshops in jazz, cabaret and tap, students explore characterisation, prop work, plot development and so much more.

Our year 12 dancers begin the year exploring the evolution of popular dance. Students will complete two assessment items in term one; performing a teacher devised funk routine and choreographing a popular dance which focuses on incorporating a set list of dance components. Get ready year 12 to fly through a jam packed year.

Drama

What a fantastic start to high school Drama! The amazingly talented year 7s have been learning lots of new drama terminology and have been building performance skills in Space Jump! We have been studying script writing and all students have begun their first written script. Congratulations to all of class for their wonderful work.

The energetic year 9s have been exploring the elements of drama in preparation for their first task; The Hunger Games Design Folio. In their folio, students will include costume, make-up and set designs for the stage adaptation of the popular book and movie.

It will be a scholarly semester for the students in 10 Drama who are studying Shakespeare! The class will be breaking down the language of the Bard and transforming a scene from Romeo & Juliet into a modern context.

Verbatim theatre is a contemporary style of theatre characterised by the use, word-for-word, of the testimony of real people about their experiences. Year 11 students will be creating their own scripts from the words of everyday Australians who have experienced life-changing events.

Media

"Year 7 Media has made a great start to the year. The class is very motivated and have already learnt some skills of distortion using Adobe Photoshop. This term they will be using their imagination to create a fantasy world by compositing images. They will explore skills such as chroma-keying with self-portraits, and apply design principles to create art using technology. I am looking forward to some wonderful designs from these students."

Music

The wonderful Year 7 Music class have made an impressive start to the year. Students have been fully engaged in the new unit “Around the World in 60 days!” familiarising themselves with new rhythms and pitches. We will be travelling around the globe this semester, learning about a variety of cultures and the specific music techniques and instruments they use. This last week students have shown off their rhythmic prowess while learning a Samoan Sasa, which is a cultural body percussion dance. Students have also dazzled both me and other staff this week with their beautiful singing! I am very impressed with the amount of musicianship already evident in this group and I can’t wait to see where the semester takes us on our journey around the world!

Year 9/10:

We are lucky to have an energetic class of Year 9 and 10 students this year. We have a variety of ability levels and talents in this class which should make for a very interesting and creative learning environment. Students will be “Romancin’ the Blues” in their first unit, exploring the use of blues scales and chord progressions to create their own music. Students will also be learning how these fundamental blues characteristics can be applied to an instrument and will learn how to improvise in this style. I look forward to working with this diverse group and building musical technique and skill this semester!

Year 11:

Senior Board Music students are starting the year in style, focusing on a musical theatre unit “There’s no Business, like Show Business!”. Students will be learning the finer details of musical theatre and how the music can be manipulated to develop characters and plots, and how music can evoke a particular mood or emotion in an audience. Music in Practice students will study the same unit, but will focus more on developing instrumental skills and building their practical musical knowledge. I have a passionate group of senior students this year and I look forward to expanding their minds towards the wonderful musical theatre genre!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Everything started this week (week 2) except stage band that will start in week 3 on Monday morning. Wind Ensemble starts on Monday after school (Jan. 30). Strings start before school on Wednesday at 7.45 am (Feb. 1). Symphonic Winds start on Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 1). This rehearsal will be followed by our first music support meeting for 2017.

Timetables will be posted on the window of room P5 before the end of this week. The loan agreement form as well as the external request for loan form (EQ11) was emailed out.

Students will not be issued a school instrument this year until both forms have been returned and payment of the $150.00 levy is made. Mrs Welsh at the student finance window will advise the Creative industries Department once payment is made and Mr Court and Ms Heine will issue instruments.

Health and Physical Education

Welcome back to what looks to be a huge year in Health and Physical Education.

For parents of students in Years 7-9, your child will be participating in Junior Secondary Health and Physical Education classes which follow the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) guidelines for HPE. Participation in Junior Secondary Health and Physical Education classes is compulsory for all students.

If your child is unable to participate in practical activity due to illness/injury could parents please ensure that a medical certificate or note accompanies your child to school which is then presented to the Head of Department for HPE. Please ensure your child wears the appropriate sports uniform along with a hat, water bottle and sunscreen for practical lessons. Please note, your child can bring sport specific footwear for HPE lessons however they are required to change back into their black leather lace up shoes before going to their next lesson.

Junior Secondary HPE Class Days:

• Year 7 HPE: Wednesday and Thursday
• Year 8 HPE: Wednesday and Friday
• Year 9 HPE: Thursday

The Health and Physical Education department has begun an exciting partnership with Logan Basketball (Insports) which enables our Year 7-9 Elective classes (Volleyball Excellence, Futsal Excellence and Physical Education Studies) to access high quality indoor sporting facility for their lessons throughout the year. In addition to this our Volleyball and Futsal excellence programs will be training at this facility. For more information regarding Volleyball and Futsal training sessions, please check the school website for ‘Clubs, Academies, Crews and Societies Timetable’ (also linked earlier in this newsletter) or contact the Sport Academy Director; Miss Angela King on 3451 2777

Senior Secondary classes (Years 10-12) and Year 9 elective classes are also timetabled throughout the week. For any further information regarding these classes, please contact the Head of Department for Health and Physical Education: Mr Josh Kennedy on 3451 2777 or jkenn170@eq.edu.au

SPSHS Swimming Carnival

Our annual swim carnival is on next Wednesday 8th February at the Cleveland Aquatic Centre. With the hot weather we’ve experienced lately, it will be a day to look forward to for both students and staff. Along with the main races, the day will also include the traditional salmon races and a teacher-student relay to finish off the carnival.

Volleyball

Volleyball Nationals

Last year in the last week of school, Shailer Park State High School sent 3 Volleyball teams down to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup. This event is the largest school-based sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting teams from across Australia, plus international teams. This event has seen tremendous growth since its inception and in 2016 saw 500 teams from 133 schools from across Australia and New Zealand. This unique event has delivered almost all of the national players (beach and indoor) for the last 3 decades and will continue to see the next generation of national, international and potentially Olympic athletes.

This tournament is a 6 day National Tournament where teams and players are competing at the highest level of volleyball, both physically and mentally. 2 of our teams even had a game on the night that we flew into Melbourne. As a whole squad, our teams started the week with amazing results, 2 of our teams were undefeated for the first 3 days (both boys), with the 3rd team (girls) only loosing 1 game. An amazing start to the week!

Our Teams consisted of:

• Open Boys
• 16 Girls
• 16 Boys

Our Open Boys were in a tough draw of 24 teams in their division. Their games were extremely high quality and very intense. Playing in an open division, the boys had to realise that games were now 90% mental and 10% skill. They had some epic battles with teams, and had a few close 3 setters, but after 3 days they finished 2nd in their pool and moved on to the top half of the draw. Another 2 days of tough games and long days saw the boys again finish 2nd in their pool which meant that they had earnt themselves a place in the Semi Finals. Their semi was tough, against Sydney Grammar (who went on to win the gold medal) and the boys had a tight game but unfortunately lost. Their bronze medal match started well against Mansfield, taking the lead by a few points, but just at the end of the set the boys couldn’t close out and finished the tournament with a very credible 4th place.

Our 16 Girls also played extremely well, winning 80% of their matches throughout the week. They were definitely showing their strengths in games and were physically on par with the best teams in their division. The girls played some great rallies, especially with their defence. Their skill level has improved so much over the past 12 months and that has been a reflection of their consistent hard working attitude and performance at trainings and the gym. The girls just missed out on making the semis, but won their last match 2-0 placing them 5th overall. A great result.

The 16 Boys were our surprise team of the tournament. Their division was full of well-known Volleyball schools with many high level players. The boys spent the first 3 days being undefeated, and hadn’t lost a game until they hit Brighton SHS. This was a tough match and both schools were fighting it out to become top in the pool. This was a close game, but our boys lost and were determined that they would meet them again in the finals. The boys finished 2nd in their pool and headed off into the crossovers. They won all of their matches in the crossover except one against Ryde SHS. With Ryde also taking a loss, this meant that our boys tied finishing overall 2nd in the crossovers and on a very unlucky countback were knocked out of the Gold Medal match by one set over the 6 days. This was devastating! However the boys picked themselves back up and were determined to win the bronze medal match against their rival Brighton. The boys lost the first set in the final, won the second, and then in the most nerve racking final set - being 12-10 down…. Our boys stepped up their mental game, especially with Josh’s serving, and went on to win 15-13 and the Bronze medal! It was an amazing game!

A huge Thank You must go out to all the parents, teachers and coaches who supported and helped our teams get to the Nationals. It was a fantastic week, with the students showing exceptional behaviour and having so much fun. Now we can’t wait to see what 2017 will bring!

Vocational Education – Senior Students

Welcome back to all our school students and families.

2017 is certainly starting off as a bumper year with many students in our Vocational Studies cohort already enrolled in TAFE Courses, School Based Traineeships/Apprenticeships or doing Work Experience.

To be eligible to access these wonderful extra-curricular activities whilst at school, students need to meet the following criteria:

• Vocational Education students only are eligible (i.e. not doing OP)

NOTE: The school reserves the right to refuse participation in TAFE/SATs/Work Experience/External Certificate Courses, if the above any of the above criteria falls within the Red Zone.

2nd Chance – Students will be given a period of 1 term to adjust the criteria into the Amber or Green Zone.

VET Highlights

Helping the Community, working and training, while at school

Jack, one of Shailer Park High’s students is helping the community through his School Based Traineeship with Lighthouse Care.

Pictured here with Lighthouse Care General Manager, Matt Hill, Jack is undertaking a Certificate III in Warehousing at one of Lighthouse Care's retail outlets warehouse.

The School Based Traineeship model is a great way for students to undertake some paid work and obtain training at the same time, during senior at school.

Lighthouse Care is a not for profit charity, established in 2004 by a handful of people dedicated to making a difference in their low socio-economic and disadvantaged community. Their goal is to meet the needs of families and individuals by providing a shopping trolley of food for $25.

From humble beginnings in 2004 helping out 30 families per week, Lighthouse Care has grown to having 8000 members and assisting over 1000 families per week right across South East Queensland.

Keep up the good work Jack and well done to Lighthouse Care!

To contact Lighthouse Care Organisation, visit the website below or phone (07) 3806 0639

Start your Engines – 2017 ACCELR8 Program begins!

Six lucky Shailer Park High students began their journey this week with the AccelR8 Program, run at the state of the art facilities at Oceania College of Technology this week.

Shown here with Shailer Park High’s own ILO at the beginning of the day, the six students were off and racing once issued with their official uniforms to start their first day of training.

AccelR8 is a Department of Education and Training (DET) “school to work” transition program which prepares students in all aspects of employment, whilst they are still at school. It includes a structured workplace learning program giving students valuable on the job experience and upon successful completion, the students receive a Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (light or heavy vehicles).

We wish all of our six students the best of luck as they undertake this exciting automotive adventure.

Current Opportunities:

Health Industry

Department of Education has been working closely with TAFE Brisbane to offer the Certificate II Health Support Services – via the Health Hub at Mabel Park State High School, 1 day per week.

This is a wonderfully supported program, potentially allowing access into many areas in the health industry including:

• Nursing
• Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)
• Administration
• Laundry
• Catering
• Dental
• Pathology

Those students interested in a Vocational Health Pathway should contact Ms Lee the ILO ASAP.

TAFE

• Enrolments for Semester 1 close next week
  - some courses are already full
• Second Chance if VETiS already used
  Students whose TAFE at School applications were rejected or did not submit an application because they had already completed a VETiS qualification. TAFE has some funding for a limited number of courses to assist these students and they can commence in semester 1 2017. Places are limited and subject to availability.

TAFE Courses Available – Second Chance if VETiS already used

• Certificate II in Rural Operations (Horticulture and Animal Studies Specialisation)
• Certificate II in Rural Operations (Horticulture Specialisation)
• Certificate II in Rural Operations / Certificate II in Animal Studies
• Certificate II in Rural Operations / Certificate II in Landscaping
• Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology (Networking)
• Certificate II in Millinery (Fashion Accessories and Hat-making)
• Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology (Fashion Production)
• Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
• Certificate II In Salon Assistant
• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation / Certificate III in Fitness
• Certificate II in Tourism
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Baking)
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Café and Barista)
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
• Certificate III in Business (incorporating Certificate II in Tourism) ($500 cost)
• Certificate III in Events (incorporating Certificate II in Tourism) ($500 cost)
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Hotel Reception) incorporating Certificate II in Hospitality ($500 cost)
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) incorporating Certificate II in Kitchen Operations ($500 cost)

For further information please contact the Industry Liaison Officer, Ms Annette Lee on 3451 2782 or email alee296@eq.edu.au.

Community News

Thank you, Toni Wardlaw – President LCNA