19 October 2018

Newsletter Articles

A message from the Principal

Welcome back to Term Four after a very well deserved break! I enjoyed some rest after Term Three and had a wonderful few weeks enjoying time with my family and especially my young son who enjoys body boarding at the beach. I sincerely hope all of our Shailer Park State High School families had a restful break as well: the next nine weeks are always incredibly busy for teachers and students with a number of beneficial changes for our school (which I will detail below) also imminent amongst all the teaching and learning.

During the holidays, I reflected on my role as a parent living through an incredible era of change, where spending quality time with my child amongst the daily routines of school, school, sporting activities, a social life and all the other ‘things’ we do like grocery shopping and household chores has become very important in the sense that there seems to be much less opportunity for that ‘quality time’. In my other role as a high school principal, I have been given first-hand experience on how those changes in our society are affecting our students. These experiences are supported by the many studies and reports, which show our children, are becoming more anxious and less resilient in a world where digital trends remain unchecked and changing home life structures challenge our traditional notion of the family. As a parent, educator and the Principal of Shailer Park SHS, where the health and happiness of our young people is my top priority, I cannot ignore these trends or hope that the systems put in place here twenty years ago will somehow cope with students who are increasingly susceptible to anxiety, depression, apathy and a host of other issues. Shailer Park SHS has always stood by its mantra of lifting aspirations, of developing students who have big plans and bold ambitions: we want our students to flourish in life! As such, 2019 will herald a number of changes aimed at putting well-being, i.e. health and happiness, at the centre of learning at Shailer Park SHS.

The first major transformation in 2019 will be through engaging students in multi-age care classes. These care classes will start each day, where student engagement and the philosophy of ‘check and connect’ will be implemented. Research on multi-age care classes supports that adolescents learn from their peers and that providing opportunities for them to connect develops their well-being. This daily routine will offer opportunities for students to build friendships and support networks across year levels as well as developing age-appropriate mentoring roles. Younger students are assisted in their development through aspiring to their in-class senior role models, whilst older students are compelled to rise to the expectations and responsibilities as leaders and mentors within their multi-age classrooms. From a whole school perspective, allowing our students to develop social and educational networks across year levels helps to build an even greater sense of belonging to Shailer Park SHS and its community.

The second strategy to be put in place next year will be the establishment of leadership positions that focus on building a sense of identity through our house system. These roles will focus on student well-being through building a strong sense of belonging, connection and identity within our four school houses. This stronger and more visible house system will recognise academic, sporting, cultural and community contributions made by students as house members, providing even more opportunities for students to engage with learning and success. Furthermore, the house leaders will be the primary contact for families in regards to student engagement, well-being, attendance, behaviour and support and accelerated learning. This in turn will strengthen communication between parents and the school with all siblings being supported by a consistent house leader. This is a very exciting change for Shailer Park with students given some ownership over this transformation by creating new house identities that reflect our school values: I am very keen to see what they come up with!

The third strategy will see the introduction of the LIFT lesson (lifting individuals, flourishing together), a 70 minute lesson each week focussing on student well-being, providing opportunities for students to learn about themselves, others and the world around them. The program will be based on the positive education model, which focuses on building resilient, reflective, relational and resourceful learners. At Shailer Park SHS, we have already been teaching and learning in the positive education model throughout the year with our focus on the 4Rs: this 70-minute lesson reinforces what has become an effective learning tool in our classrooms.

These changes may seem insignificant, but the fact is that even these small adjustments to our weekly timetables and staffing will have a beneficial impact on the well-being of our students. Any transformation which prevents depression, increases life satisfaction, encourages social responsibility, promotes creativity and fosters learning and even enhances academic achievement can only translate to a positive change. I look forward to the support of our wonderful Shailer Park parents, students and community in the implementation of these changes in 2019.

Lastly, I would like to thank all those parents who took part in our recent Parent Forums, which were held by our Independent Public School (IPS) council. The insights offered provide us with valuable information about our school and how we can continue to strengthen outcomes and lift the aspirations of our students. More detailed information about the parent forums will be made available through the IPS council later this term. .

A message from our Senior Schooling Deputy Principal

Shailer Park State High is ready for the new QCE system!

For the past 3 years, staff have been planning, learning, curriculum writing and collaborating to be ready for the new senior system that starts with our Year 11 students in 2019. We have facilitated workshops, been part of cross-school teams, run information evenings and lessons with both students and parents and attended many professional development sessions run by QCAA to ensure that we are leading the way, in the Shailer Way!

Part of this process has involved us taking a critical eye as to what our students’ need, what industries our students are heading into as well as looking at trends in South East Queensland in regards to where the jobs are and which areas are experiencing growth. This has led to us offering new subjects and packages for our Year 10 and 11 students in 2019.

At the same time we are ensuring that our last ever group of OP students are being supported and educated in the best possible way to ensure that they finish strong at the end of 2019.

Final weeks for our Year 12s

Our current Year 12s have only a few weeks left of their schooling journey and we have some great programs, and experiences planned for them before they leave us and embark on their new journey into post schooling education or employment. It is always mixed feelings for the senior team as we get to this part of the year and watch our students say their final goodbyes. We reflect on the progress that they have made and the lessons that they have learnt both in and out of the classroom during their time at high school.

I look forward to celebrating with each and every one of them at the upcoming formal and graduation ceremonies.

Shailer Park Abroad

It was a great pleasure and privilege for me to accompany 29 students and 2 staff members to Japan during the last school holidays. I was delighted to witness the growth that the students went through during their daily adventures in a country with very different ways of working to our own. The students showed respect and curiosity on a daily basis. They also had many opportunists to work on the 4Rs; developing new relationships across different year levels, showing resilience in the face of a typhoon and the Tokyo subway system, being resourceful with tickets, passports, rainy weather and luggage and reflecting daily on how we could improve our Japanese and travel skills for the next day.

It was also a great chance for me to get to know some students in a different light to the one that I usually have as their deputy principal. Special mention to Daniel Light and Morgan Lewis as the accompanying teachers on the trip which was a massive deal considering that they were responsible for the students for 12 days, 24 hours a day, and during their own school holidays. I’d also like to mention Brittany Kocka, Nicole Tucker, Hannah Rawlins, Kathleen Huggins and Aisha Barry who showed a great deal of leadership in helping staff as well as supporting their fellow students navigate their way through a very different environment.

A message from our Dean of Studies

SENIOR SCHOOLING

Year 12 – Tertiary Applications Open

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) is now open for students to apply to study Certificate courses and Diplomas at TAFE and Bachelor Degrees at University. If you are considering TAFE or University in 2019, then go to the link below for more information and key dates. This application process is for students wanting to study all post-secondary (Cert III and above) and tertiary level courses (Diploma and above).

There is an abundance of information about upcoming key dates, courses and common application questions on the site.

Young Tourism Leaders

Senior Students had a visit from a Young Tourism Leader to discuss pathway options for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Many of our students go on to work in the industry of Tourism and Hospitality, and those who go on to study at TAFE or University often have jobs in these industries as well.

Abbey Blanchfield is currently the Marketing and Sales Manager at Airtrain Citylink, Brisbane. Her career started in tourism at age 17 in her families accommodation business. Her career has included Business Development Manager at Accommodation Noosa and General Manager at Gympie Cooloola Tourism. She has lectured in tourism and business, sharing her knowledge with up and coming tourism leaders.

Abbey shared with students the requirements of being flexible and agile at work, the importance of being a good communicator and of being relational in the workplace. This aligns directly with our school's 4Rs. She shared with us the multitude of possibilities in hospitality and tourism in our area, and the opportunities for students to get involved in the many things happening in South East Queensland; Big Sound in Brisbane, The Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Brisbane Festival etc.

It was an absolute pleasure to have her share her experience with our students!

#YoungTourismLeaders

Students, do you know what you want to do once you leave school? The greatest way of achieving your goal is to HAVE a goal!

Teachers and guidance/industry staff are working with students throughout the year to ensure they have identified their goal and have a clear strategy of achieving it.

Senior Students are encouraged to be thinking about their goals and pathway options in preparation for these meetings!

Students can see the following staff for support and advice

Ms Winkeler (Dean of Studies) in G Block
Mrs Lee (Industry Liaison Officer) in F Block
Mrs Fleming or Mr Tickle (Guidance Officers) in Administration

ATAR Information

A message from our Junior Schooling Deputy Principal

HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR CHILD FOR YEAR 7 2019?

Shailer Park State High School is still accepting applications for Year 7 2019. If you intend for your child to attend SPSHS in 2019, they must be enrolled at the school.

In order for you to attend the Year 7 Information Night and for your child to participate in the Orientation Days, an Application for Enrolment must have been submitted by 2 November. Application Packs can be collected from the SPSHS Administration Office between 8am and 3.30pm.

Year 7 2019 Information Night (for students who have enrolled for 2019) Monday 5 November, 6.00pm (families to arrive at 5.30pm) in the MPS.

The main purpose of the night is to orientate families with our school team, our curriculum and our CAST programs, and to provide an opportunity to seek information and ask questions. The format of the evening will be:

Orientation Days (for students who have enrolled for 2019) Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 December, 9.00am-2.30pm

Enrolment Interviews for confirmed enrolments will be held in Term 4. Please phone 3451 2777 to book your interview. Students for whom we have already received applications should have been sent via email a letter of confirmation.

Messages from our Student Services Team

R U OK? Day

Relational learners are interdependent and empathetic

Our Student Leaders along with School Based Youth Health nurse Sarah Mitchell and Chaplain Brendan Hackles supported students to promote RUOK? Day. Students and staff spent time together playing games and asking R U OK?

School Based Youth Health Nurse

Have you set your goals?
What do you want to achieve?
Now is a chance to get back on track and be prepared!

Establish a study plan:

To help reduce stress and ensure that you're as organised as you can be, learn more about planning and looking after yourself and about staying focused in order to be as ready as you can be.

Have a study plan and goals for each day / week. Make sure it is balanced with other important things in your life - that way it will be easier to stick to.

Talk to employers early to let them know you need to limit your shifts / hours while studying.

Create a study space that is comfortable, quiet, well lit, organised, and has no distractions nearby, such as TV, phone, people talking, etc.

Make sure you have everything you need for each study session as this helps to feel more confident and organised.

Look after yourself:

Self-care is especially important when you have a big demand in your life - that way you have the energy to commit to what you need to accomplish.

Build activities you enjoy and that bring your stress levels down into your study plan, such as sport, spending time with friends, internet, etc.

Do not get hungry before or while studying. Grab nutritional snacks that keep you going, such as fruit/nuts/dairy, etc.

Remember to get some exercise every day as this helps you to keep focused and energetic.

Rest when you need to:

Work out what times of day do you have the most energy and plan to study then.

Do not study more than 40-60 minutes without a short break. Even a 5-minute break will help. A glass of water helps too!

When you have a break do something physical or fun, such as go for a short run or play with a pet.

Relaxation is important, especially before bed, to slow the brain activity down. Try some slow, deep breathing, a shower or a bath, herbal tea etc.

When studying, switch your phone and email off to stop the distractions.

Say "no" to parties during the weeks close to the exams. This will help to keep you refreshed and energised.

Try to keep your focus on school and exams rather than other stuff happening in your life; you do not need this extra worry around relationships, friendships etc. right now.

Try to keep a focus on your health and wellbeing by not using things like drugs or alcohol; they can make it much harder to study.

Ask for help:

Stay at school until your last day so you do not miss any important info about exams, or fun events with your colleagues.

Practice writing essays and show your teachers for feedback for improvement.

Ask teachers the best way to study for each subject; they have many years’ experience they can share with you.

Some teachers are happy to be contacted during the time leading up to the exams. Find out which ones you can contact and make use of this if you need to.

If you have trouble approaching your own teacher for advice, talk to one of the other ones who teach the same subject.

Group study sessions with classmates can be a helpful and entertaining way of studying, but keep your focus on what you want to achieve with these sessions.

Talk about what you are studying with family members and friends as this helps to retain the info more, especially names and dates, etc.

Be prepared- getting closer to exam time

Read/ write everything 3 times as this also helps to commit the information to memory.

Use your trial exam results to focus in on what you need study.

Use previous exam papers to get a feel for what to expect.

Ask friends what they are doing that is helping with their study or friends who did it last year.

You need to study within 24 hours of the exam on that subject to retain more info.

Write things in coloured texta that you have trouble remembering (such as names and dates) and blu-tak to your toilet wall/door. Sounds funny, but it really works!

Night before exams

Prepare your school bag, have stationary and pens/ pencils etc. all ready.

Get your uniform out all ready for the morning.

Get a good night sleep.

Day of the exam

Do your usual routine, for example, have what you normally eat for breakfast.

Take some water and a healthy snack (if allowed) to the exam.

And Finally...

If the stress is getting to you it will prevent you from studying effectively and confidently - so ask for help from headspace, a counsellor, professional, or help line.

Referenced from http://www.headspace.org.au/is-it-just-me/find-information/exam-survival

Year 11 & 12 Head of Year

What a busy term this will be! This acts as a timely reminder that the final six weeks need to be considered with the utmost of importance, we want to finish the year in a strong manner! These are exciting times that will be filled with wonderful and memorable events, such as the highly anticipated Formal and of course, Graduation. Students have now received their invitation to the Formal, (see attached), and have been reminded that all expectations around school policy and procedure must be upheld in order to attend.

The same goes for Graduation. The final two weeks will see the Year 12s participate in an alternate program; once again, students must be in full attendance in order to fulfil all obligations. You will receive a letter shortly regarding all events and details of the final two weeks.

I would like to congratulate all Year 11 students who have nominated themselves for a leadership position for 2019. Students have gone through a round of interviews and addressed the entire school population on assembly. This is no easy task! All applicants have handled themselves with great dignity and should be commended on their efforts to this point. I am looking forward to celebrating their successes in the very near future.

A reminder also that Year 11 need to be focussing on a strong finish to set them up in the best possible manner for Year 12. Focus must also include full attendance and the completion of all assessment tasks.

A final reminder too that all payments and orders for their senior jacket must be made by Friday 9th November. No payments or orders will be accepted after this date.

Messages from our students

Student Leadership Team 2019

Over the last few weeks, Shailer Park SHS has begun the process of selecting the student leadership team for 2019. This is an extremely rigorous process with students nominating for a variety of roles, many of which are new:

• School Captain – Academics (Year 12)
• School Captain – Cultural (Year 12)
• School Captain – Community (Year 12)
• School Captain – Sport (Year 12)
• House Captains
• Academy Ambassador
• Year Level Representative

For our current year 11 students who nominated for a School Captain role, students had to complete an interview with a panel of staff and shortlisted applicants presented speeches on full school assembly. All student leaders will be announced at Academic Awards night on Wednesday 31st October.

Term 3 “Green Club” Celebration Breakfast

In recognition of students consistent engagement in their learning and exemplary conduct in accordance with our 4Rs, students with a rate of 95% and above for attendance were invited to a celebration breakfast this week.

Well done students.

Srixon International

On the second week of the school holidays, Yevin Samararatne of 9G went to Newcastle to complete in the Srixon International. This event is where golfers from all around the world come to play

Yevin finished first place in his age group and overall in the boy’s championship by a five shot lead!

If you get the chance, please wish him massive congratulations on his effort and achievement. Please see the link below for the full story

Yevin will also be attending in another important ranking that the State Coach told him to play in. The event is held at Keperra and is a Men's Ranking Event, and Yevin will be the youngest competitor in the field. All the best Yevin!

International Studies

During the holidays, 29 students and 2 staff members went to Japan. The students travelled and explored several cities and used our school values of the 4Rs:

• developing new relationships across different year levels,
• showing resilience in the face of a typhoon and the Tokyo subway system,
• being resourceful with tickets, passports, rainy weather and luggage and
• reflecting daily on how we could improve our Japanese and travel skills

Shailer High at Disneyland in Japan

Navigating the big bustling train stations and buying their own tickets.

Enjoying awesome exhibits at the future museum in Tokyo.

Culture, fashion and technology in Tokyo, including visits to Kawaii Monster Cafe and Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

3-hour train journey from the heart of Tokyo to the hills of Mt Fuji. A big trek with bags to the hotel and then a well-earned afternoon of relaxing.

Another rainy theme park day for our Japan Trip. Staff and students surged ahead and went on some of the highest, fastest and bendiest rides in the world at Fuji-Q Highland Park. They really enjoyed the short visit at Fuji.

Another rainy day on Japan. We caught three trains including a bullet train, which took us from Kawaguchiko (near Mt Fuji) to Kyoto. We then had a lovely bus tour checking out three cultural sites including the Golden Pavilion and Atherton famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove where many movies have been filmed. We ended the day with a traditional Japanese hot pot.

From Kyoto to Hiroshima. It was a moving experience to visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Atom Bomb Museum. Students learnt a lot about the importance of peace and people getting along.

NEXUS Academy

Special Guest Dr Luke Lloyd-Jones

This week, students at Shailer were lucky enough to have Dr Luke Lloyd-Jones, from IMB - the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, UQ speak to them about his experiences studying in different fields of Mathematics. He is a highly respected and awarded expert in his field with international recognition.

Dr Luke has a wealth of knowledge in Mathematics and his own experiences have provided him with opportunities to work in fields of applied and theoretical mathematics, with a current focus in statistics and its applications in genetics.

Dr Luke was able to present to our Year 7, 8 and 9 NEXUS students, along with a selection of Year 10 students who will be enrolled in higher level Maths in the new senior next year. The presentation introduced students to some real world applications for Mathematics and some of the jobs they can consider in the future.

Wonder of Science Competition

Luckily, we were chosen along with another year 7, 8 and 9 group to represent Shailer Park State High School at the Wonder of Science regional tournament at Griffith University.

As students of Shailer Park State High School, we were all determined to go by the schools policies and morals. This was demonstrated by the group’s relational and resilient skills. Each member asked positive and constructive questions to benefit other groups as well as themselves. We used our resilience when we had technical difficulties in our first presentation and we bounced back on the second round. Being able to present again gave us the opportunity to reflect and improve our result, which ended up with us taking out first place.

We look forward to representing Shailer at the state conference in November.

Big thanks to Mr Simpson and Miss Mullen for their help over the past term.

Ashley, Angus, Caesar and Jasmine
7I Class

Science

Science Olympiad

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in our Science Olympiad.

During the last week of school, we invited Year 6 Primary students from Shailer Park State School, Kimberley Park State School, Carbrook State School, Daisy Hill State School and Loganholme State School to join our Science staff and Science student Ambassadors to participate in a Science Olympiad. Students worked together in small groups to complete interactive STEM activities including archery, target practice, measuring skills, marble boats, construction and a decathlon.

Thanks again to the Primary students, Science Ambassador Students and Shailer High Science staff. All had a great day and the primary students experienced our classroom environment, teaching and school values. Well Done!

Humanities

Legal Studies

Supreme Court Excursion

Relational and resourceful learners - making links and connections: Year 11 Legal Studies students attended a full day at the Supreme Court in Brisbane. Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their relational skills by discussing relevant legal issues with a current Queensland Judge and watch court cases taking place in real time. This fantastic chance provided students with a real insight into the legal system, how it works and place students in a position to apply their knowledge learnt across the course.

Design and Technology

Year 10 Hospitality

Our Hospitality students are Resilient and Relational… absorbing and emulating abilities and artistry. Some amazing work from our year 10 hospitality class has been produced recently.

They went through an incredible cake-decorating journey with Holly Gardiner (also a professional cake decorator by trade), Sonya Menz and Maryann Lu

If you saw some of their cakes in a cake shop, you would not believe the cakes were made by a grade 10 student! Well done students.

Creative Industries

Showcase

Creative Industry students and teachers are working tirelessly on all aspects of the upcoming Shailer Showcase. This show promises to be even more spectacular than previous shows, which left audiences raving about the quality of student performances.

The Showcase event is live on the Logan Entertainment Centre website and tickets can be purchased now. Please use the link below to order tickets.

Visual Arts

Resilient learners persevere...The Year 12 Visual Art students have worked exceptionally hard in completing their response to the notion of Prediction. Students have taken an individual approach with their unique focus.

We are so proud of their amazing work. Congratulations Isabella, Sophie and Piper!

Instrumental Music

Term 3 was a busy and most rewarding term, thanks to our amazing instrumental students, teachers and our music support parents.

• Band Camp
• Trivia Night
• Capriccio Strings at QYO
• Jazz Band on parade
• Wind Ensemble and Capriccio Strings at St Marks
• Symphonic Winds & Capriccio Strings at BRYO’s 35th Anniversary concert
• Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band at SPSS Market Night
• Symphonic Winds at QYO
• String Quartet at the opening of Artwaves at the Logan Art Gallery.

Wow, what an amazing term! Four of our students then spent the holidays touring Japan as members of the Logan Youth Music Exchange (LYME) where they played tourist but also performed at Logan’s sister cities in Japan.

Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra

The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra celebrated their 35th anniversary with a massed orchestra concert. Thanks goes to the students from Shailer Park and Alexandra Hills, Logan Music Youth Exchange and Alumni who came along and shared this anniversary! BRYO are so thankful to everyone who has supported the orchestra over the years and continue to do so.

The SHSPS Capriccio Strings and the SPSHS Symphonic Winds performed brilliantly on their own, and then combined with more than 225 other musicians to perform the epic Hall of the Mountain King. We are looking forward to many more years of music, fun and collaboration with the Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra.

Logan Youth Music Exchange

Alumni and current students from Shailer Park High School travelled to Japan to performing with the Logan Youth Music Exchange (LYME).

They performed concerts in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Hirakata and all survived the typhoon. Running into SPSHS alumni, Jess who is working as a princess at Tokyo Disneyland was a highlight!

We are very proud of the SPSHS students for their excellent performances these past couple of weeks.

Erin Thomson
Instrumental Music Teacher

Upcoming Events

Health and Physical Education

Term 4 is traditionally a busy time of year as the Health and Physical Education department celebrates all students who have participated and achieved in their respective sporting pursuits across the year. The 2018 Sports Breakfast will be held on Wednesday morning October 24, as we join together to congratulate all our sports men and women who have been invited.

Junior HPE

It is also a busy time in our classrooms this term. Our junior HPE classes are, by now, well underway interacting with the term 4 HPE curriculum. This term our year 7s have the practical theme of ‘Shoots and Scores’ and each class will hone their related skills in two practical activities across the term, whilst in theory, the focus is on ‘Approaching Adolescence’. Likewise, the year 8s will interact with various ballgames and ball sports across this term and explore certain aspects of identity within their theory component. Our year 9s begin the term with a six week theory unit that focuses on mental health and will be given the opportunity to engage in some really meaningful conversations around this issue.

Senior Recreation Studies and Physical Education

Moving to our senior Physical Education subjects sees our year 10 students analysing the concept of access within the community as they interact with survey data around this. The year 11 Recreation students are busy working on their personal fitness programs and our 11 and 12 Physical Education students are diligently continuing work in their respective programs to ensure they will be ready to complete assessment later in the term.

Sarah Morris
Health & Physical
Education Teacher

Sting Volleyball Academy

Thank you to all the local businesses that supported our Sting Volleyball Trivia night fundraiser and donated prizes....

A huge thank you to Nadine Nobile for her contribution in sourcing prizes for us.

Also a huge thank you to the following businesses

• Fitzy's Loganholme
• The Mark Coleman Team at Re/max Revolution Shailer Park
• Kandy K Sweets
• Georges Grill Seafood & Burgers Cornubia
• The Cheesecake Shop Loganholme
• Noodlebox Loganholme
• Intimo
• Loganholme Florist
• Christofer's Fine Food & Wine
• Jomokos Hair Studio
• Fernwood Loganholme
• MimFit
• Service at Wellwood Health with Dr Jay Bull

Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed such a fantastic, fun night and well done to "I've got 99 problems and our Stingers ain't one" for taking home the win.

Library

New term, new look! No, not the library staff! With a little bit of thoughtful and imaginative inspiration and planning, the library has been transformed into a more spacious and appealing learning and interactive environment. A dedicated computer hub has been established as well as a laptop lounge with funky furniture, which has proved popular with all age groups and for varying activities. More renovations are being planned in the future, so watch this space.

Reading continues to grow to new heights with the borrowing rates increasing considerably throughout the year. We have listened to our clients by ensuring to purchase books that are in demand, requested and current. There are only two more book borrowers’ draws for 2018, so students need to ensure their chance of winning a $20 voucher by selecting a book or magazine to take home.

Happy Reading

Vocational Education

Celebrating Cassie’s Success!

Sincere congratulations to Cassie who graduated from her School Based Traineeship with Logan Hospital, achieving a Certificate III in Individual Support. These traineeships are a collaborative effort with Logan Hospital, Ozmac Apprenticeships and TAFE Queensland designed to help address the growing workforce demand in the Health sector.

Cassie received her Certificate from The Hon. Shannon Fentiman, Member for Waterford, Minister for Employment Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development, as well as The Hon. Cameron Dick, Member for Woodridge, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.

One of 10 trainees who successfully completed through the Logan Hospital and 4 through Redland Hospital, Cassie is now qualified as an Assistant in Nursing and will have an opportunity to go into the casual pool at Logan Hospital while she follows her passion to make nursing her career path.

Watch out for Cassie in the video…

Well Done Cassie!

Opportunities and Vacancies

TAFE at School Parent Information Nights – Brisbane Region.

Parents & Guardians as well as students are invited to attend.

Loganlea - Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Time: 4.45 pm for 5pm start to 6.30pm finish
Map: Loganlea Campus

South Bank - Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Time: 5.15pm for 5.30pm start to 7.00pm finish
Map: South Bank Campus

Access to School Based Traineeships / Apprenticeships, TAFE courses and work experience for Vocational Students in Year 10, 11 and 12 is subject to the Traffic Light System.

The school reserves the right to refuse participation in an activity if any of the criteria falls within the Red Zone. The Student will be given a period of time (evaluated on a case-by-case basis) to adjust the criteria into the Amber or Green Zone.

Please access the Shailer High website for current opportunities and vacancies, including apprenticeships, traineeships, TAFE trades and courses. Visit our Vocational Education page for further information and vacancies.

Assistance is available. Please contact our Industry Liaison Officer, Ms Annette Lee in F5, on 3451 2782 or alee296@eq.edu.au

A message from the Business Manager

Dear Parents/Caregivers, here at SPSHS we operate a Student Resource Scheme that enables parents to enter into an agreement with the school, that for an annual participation fee we provide the temporary use of prescribed textbooks and/or other resources, and/or the purchase of consumables and materials for students to use in class. In accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, the cost of providing instruction, administration and facilities for the education of students enrolled at State schools is met by the state. Parents/Caregivers are directly responsible for providing textbooks and other personal resources for their children. Below is our schools chart of outstanding school fees.

As you can clearly see from the below chart we have many families who have still not paid their agreed participation fee and therefore we have not been able to supply all students with all the resources required for effective learning. Please note that unpaid fees from previous years need to be promptly paid.

There are numerous ways to make payments including

• Direct Deposit BSB 064 170 Acc# 00090123
• In person at our finance window with cash or card between 8.00am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Credit card payment can be accepted via BPOINT on 1300 631 073 by quoting your CRN and invoice number as this is listed as an option on the invoices.

Thank you to all those families who are up to date with their payments.

Excursion Fees

NO late payments will be accepted for excursions after the due date (generally 1 week prior to excursion). All school fees and other payments must be up to date, paid in full, or payment plan in place; otherwise students risk losing excursion and/or academy privileges.

Business Support Manager

Messages from our Parents and Citizens

Meetings

Thank you to all those who attended our October Meeting. Our executive team can be contacted via email pandc@shaiparkshs.eq.edu.au.

Our next meeting is Tuesday 20 November 2018, at 6pm in the common room. We welcome all new members. Please go to the P&C section of our School website for more information.

Below is our membership form and meeting dates for your calendar.

20 November

Kevin Thomas
P&C President

Building Fund

The main purpose of the P&C is to support the school for the benefit of all students. The P&C maintains a close relationship with the school executive and will work with them to improve the experience of all students, teachers and staff at Shailer Park State High School. We continue to raise funds via our tax-deductable Building Fund and by making grant applications. Funds are directed towards our major common goal, which is to air-condition all teaching spaces in the school.

If you are interested in making a Tax Deductable donation or have some other building type works contribution please contact pandc@shaiparkshs.eq.edu.au or attend a meeting, held on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 6pm. We would love to hear from you.

Andrew Huggins
P&C Treasurer

Community Support Program

Collaboration with local business to provide more resources for our students...thank you to all those who mentioned Shailer Park State High School when making purchases from Stellarossa. Our P&C will be receiving the kickback donations at the end of each month to assist our students.

Shailer High is now collaborating with local coffee business, Stellarossa Hyperdome. The support program is providing the school with vouchers that will be used as incentives and rewards for staff and students. The program also involves a kickback scheme when our community makes purchases in store. We envision this raising more funds to be directed to benefit all students.

I am pleased to announce that the team at Stellarossa Loganholme Hyperdome have offered Shailer Park High this opportunity to participate in a Community Support Program.

When paying for meals or drinks at Stellarossa, please mention that you are from Shailer Park High. Your invoice details will be recorded and Shailer Park High P&C will then receive a donation. The donated amounts will be totalled and sent monthly for P&C to use the funds to assist our school community.

All students involved were informed via notices to attend a meeting with HPE staff

Stellarossa is located near Bakers Delight at the Aldi/Coles end of the Hyperdome shopping centre and is open from

7-5pm Monday to Friday,
7- 4.30pm Saturday &
7.30-4pm Sunday.

Come on down and try their tasty breakfasts, salads, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, coffee and drinks.

Support a Local Retailer who is supporting your Local School

Announcements

Awards Night

Shailer Park State High School is committed to Lifting Aspirations through Big Plans and Bold Ambitions for a Bright Future. As part of this commitment, we celebrate student success, performances and upholding of our school values.

Please save the date for our annual Academic Awards; a celebration of student success for the year and performances from our talented creative industries groups.

Wednesday 31 October,
5.30pm for a 6pm start
Logan Entertainment Centre 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central

Free tickets can be collected from the administration office from Tuesday 16 October. Limit to four tickets per family.

Parent café

Parent cafe in our Sapphires restaurant, Friday 2 November, 8am-8.45am, week four term 4. Open to parents and guardians of Shailer High students, including year 7 2019.

Please come along for a cuppa, light refreshments and a chat with our community. Staff members from our senior leadership team and P&C members will be present.

Thank you to those who attended in week one.

Principal Tours

The next Principal Tour date is 20 November.

Please consult our Facebook events page for more information.

Alternatively, email us enrolment@shaiparkshs.qu.edu.au

Register for our Principal Tour event at Eventbrite

School Calendar