26 June 2015

Newsletter Articles

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

If ever we needed a reminder of the wonderful spirit of Shailer Park High, the recent Shailer Sleepout provided the best example possible. A group of 50 students, supported by a band of hardy teachers, camped out in our MPS building to support homeless youth and build their own sense of community. I have to say that, in this, our student leaders were absolutely brilliant and our students showed the warm, friendly and co-operative spirit upon which Shailer Park High is built. I cannot say enough for the positive spirit of the students involved or the dedication of the hardy band of teachers who braved camping out the whole night. Congratulations must go out to all those involved in the Sleepout for your work in building a special culture at Shailer High.

Shailer High is currently building a special pattern of success. Recently, our dance students participated in the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge. Our students experienced some terrific success, highlighted by:

Junior Hip Hop – Very Highly Commended
Senior Hip Hop – Very Highly Commended
Senior Jazz - 3rd place
Open Contemporary – 2nd place

The dance students work very hard with their training and deserve all of their success. I would especially like to congratulate their teacher, Ms Shae Westerveld, who contributes countless hours of her time to developing our dance students. Congratulations dance students and congratulations Ms Westerveld!

Our Volleyball students, who work as part of the Shailer High Academy program, have also experienced outstanding success. Recently, our students participated in the Gold Coast finals and achieved the following results:

Year 8 boys – first place
Year 9 girls – first place
Year 10 boys – first place
Year 9 boys – runners up
Year 10 girls – runners up

This represents an outstanding result as our students were competing against much larger high schools. To have three teams win their finals amongst such strong competition is a very special result for Shailer High and all students involved deserve to be congratulated. Special thanks must also go to our Volleyball Academy leader, Ms Angela King, who has created an outstanding program now producing outstanding results.

I would like to advise the community that the back gates of our new fence will be closed from 8.50am-3.00pm from the start of Semester Two. This will make it even more important that students are at school on time.

Another terrific development is the amount of visible time students have been spending studying and preparing for exams and assignments. On Wednesday afternoons a group of more than 30 students have been attending tutorials in the library. Added to this, I recently stumbled on a large group of Year 11 and 12 Maths B students spontaneously studying for an exam before school. This helps build the culture we are looking for in our school.

As we prepare for a well-earned break after a term of very hard work, I would like to thank everyone who has supported the school's growth as we re-emerge as a force in the community.

Troy Ascott
Principal

HEAD OF YEAR 11

It is about now that I start to organize our senior jersey/jacket for 2016. I will be working closely with our preferred company to design a great garment for our 2016 Seniors. As this is an optional school item, all outstanding accounts must be paid or currently up-to-date in order for the students to place an order. Watch this space for further information next semester.

Students have been working hard to complete assessment items for semester one. Now that this has been done, students can now enjoy a well-earned holiday to recharge ready for semester two. A reminder to all parents and carers that full attendance is of utmost importance. Students are required to be in full attendance at all times unless suffering a medical condition that prevents them from doing so. Data clearly shows us that achievement is directly related to attendance and for all students to achieve their potential, they must be in class. Please support us in ensuring that your son/daughter is attending at all times.

HEAD OF YEARS 7 & 8

The Year 7 and 8 students have completed their first six months in High School and it is wonderful to see that the majority of the students in these two cohorts have taken every opportunity available to them to enhance their learning experiences and optimise their educational outcomes.

However, what we would love to see is more dynamic and progressive participation in all of the Year 7 and 8 classes. This would not only help accomplish a number of our learning goals but also aligns with, and compliments our P ositive B ehaviour for L earning values by:

• adding interest to each learning experience;
• generating student engagement;
• allowing the teacher to gauge understanding and give the students immediate feedback;
• helping with the preparation and scaffolding of tasks;
• organising and managing activities conducted in class;
• setting parameters for appropriate dialogue amongst and between students; and
• encouraging students to develop important speaking skills as well as giving them the opportunity to practice using language of the discipline.

The photos below show Junior Secondary students actively participating in various school activities.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Year 7 and 8 Visual Art

Visual art students in Years Seven and Eight have produced some lovely work this term. The first piece is a ceramic tile. The design for this was composed from the earlier imagery they developed in their drawing. Students manipulated their design to suit the Relief Sculpture process. Once finished and fired, students painted them and added some glitter to accentuate particular areas. The results are simply wonderful.

Doreen

Chelsea

Flynn

Harrison

Kelly

Lindsay

Ethan

Their second piece had a totally new focus. Students created a 3 dimensional representation of a famous artwork. We studied the amazing artwork of the French artist Bernard Pras who uses an array of 'junk' materials to create the most fantastic artwork installations. Students used Pras as the inspiration for their pieces. As you can see, they have reinterpreted the given artwork in a very individual manner. The results are simply jaw-dropping!

Picasso Original

Kelly

Blackman Original

Molly

Van Gogh Original

Nikki

Van Gogh Original

Paige

Doreen

Caitlyn

Caitlyn

Anne-Maree King
Year 7 & 8 Visual Arts Teacher

ENGLISH & LOTE

Year 7 & 8 Japanese

Let's make sushi!

This term the Year 7s and 8s have been having fun learning about zoo animals in Japanese. They have learnt about their country of origin, natural habitat, their physical description and what they eat and drink.

The highlight of the unit was our "cooking" lesson where the students learnt how to create their own sushi rolls (and of course, eat them too!).

Assessment has been a listening test that involved a "Guess the Animal" activity.

All in all, it has been a successful term.

Deb Errez
Yr 7 & 8 Japanese Teacher

ENGLISH MATTERS

Congratulations to all our students who have worked hard to reach their potential this semester. There are some excellent results in all year levels but, while academic results are very important, success can be measured in other ways. Encouraging reports of progress made in terms of behaviour and effort may well set students on the very pathway to future academic success. We wish all families a wonderful and relaxing holiday with time to read a couple of good books. We look forward to working with, and supporting, our students in Semester 2.

Year 12 English

Students are just about to complete their first semester of Year 12 English. They should have a keen awareness of where they sit on the R6 at the moment and spend some time setting specific goals to improve their position. Every piece of assessment will make a difference so their hard work needs to continue. We wish them a restful break to recharge their batteries and good luck for a busy and important Term 3.

Year 11 English

Work on a new unit entitled The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, for which classes are exploring the world of film, has just commenced. They will complete an important unseen essay exam in early August before reflecting on an autobiography or biography of their own choice. This will culminate in an in-role oral presentation which reveals their insight into the life of the person selected. Students should already be on the lookout for a book they would like to read for this task.

GUIDANCE

RAISING RESILIENT TEENAGERS PROGRAM OFFER

Researchers from Monash University and the University of Melbourne

have developed a new online parenting program designed to empower parents to make sense of adolescence and to parent their teenager with confidence. The program offers practical strategies that parents can use to support their teenager's mental health.

If you are a parent or guardian of a child aged 12 to 15, you may be eligible to participate in a free trial of the program. Participation will take a few hours of yours and your child's time, over 3 to 12 months. Both you and your child will be reimbursed for your time.

Please note, as the program is designed to prevent depression and anxiety problems, researchers are looking for parents of teenagers who do not have any current mental health difficulties.

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY PARENT DROP-IN SESSIONS

Parents are invited to register to attend a 20 minute drop-in session between 9.00am and 5.00pm each weekday over the June/July school holidays at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campus. Meetings will be with a member of the Student Recruitment Team. These sessions are an opportunity to discuss Griffith pathways, course information, scholarships, or any other area about which parents may wish to know more. Sessions can be requested by emailing yourfuture@griffith.edu.au. A member of the team will then get in touch to book in an available time slot.

REGISTER NOW FOR ACU'S UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

Australian Catholic University at Banyo is holding a free event during the school holidays (9 July). Consider your study options by getting a taste of life as a University student. Year 10, 11 or 12 students can participate in interactive activities, hear helpful tips on preparing for university, and choose two workshops from the range of ACU study areas - including nursing, business, paramedicine, education, biomedical science, physiotherapy, exercise science, theology and more. Register online at www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience and secure your spot now. There is also a parent session at 10am.

PREPARING FOR UNI – A WEBSITE TO HELP YOU WITH CAREER AND COURSE PLANNING

This website, developed by the Queensland University of Technology, provides structured activities that cover the following topics:

• Self-understanding
• Course exploration and decision-making
• Assessing readiness to study
• Thriving at university
• Information interviewing.

To get started go to

Have a safe and happy holiday season!!!!

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS

Volleyball Success

On Wednesday 10 June, six Shailer Park Volleyball Teams travelled to Pacific Pines SHS and Benowa SHS to take on the winning teams of their districts. This championship, being the GOLD COAST FINALS, encompasses all of the schools in the Gold Coast / South Brisbane region.

The six teams that went away for us were the Year Eight, Nine and Ten Boys and Girls Teams. All teams had a semi-final in the morning which five out of our six teams won. Winning this was a fantastic start to the day; however it did mean that nearly all of our teams faced one of the top Volleyball schools in Queensland – Benowa State High School.

Out of the five teams in the final, three of our teams won the Gold medal in straight sets. This was an amazing achievement for our teams as it meant that they had won their finals quite comfortably. Our gold medal winning teams consisted of the Year Eight Boys who won 2-0, the Year Nine Girls who won 2-0, and the Year Ten Boys who won 3-0.

Also special mention must go to our two runners-up teams, the Year Nine Boys who were one set all with Benowa in the final and just lost by 2 points in the 3rd, and the Year Ten Girls who had to cope with a tough draw concerning back to back games where the first game lasted 2.5 hours.

Congratulations to all of the students in these six teams who did our Sport Academy, school, themselves and their families extremely proud.

13 & Under Boys	14 & Under Boys	15 & Under Boys
Zack Kavanagh	Keelan Ah Siu	Divad Wilson
Cody Gibson	Trei Porter	Jay Kwon
Jake Muscat	Jack Grieves	Morgan Keeble
Jaxon Wharengaro	Page Thompson	Kyle Dubery
Lance Pakoniku	Joshua Poe	Kye Jasinski
Mason Bira	Tamati Howard	Riley Ferguson
	Brendan Chau	Dale Hansen
	Kaleb White	Charlie Moara-Ripi
	Zac Hawkes
	Joseph Kinraid
	Lance Smith
	Bayley Hunter
13 & Under Girls	14 & Under Girls	15 & Under Girls
	Talisha Wrigglesworth	Jayda Power
Mia Tearle	Sharelle Tauriki	Tanisha Goebel
Dakoda Grills	Nyah Taurima	Tiara Singh
Alyssa Chapman	Jayde Adams	Brittney Kemp
Te-Rina Barnard	Jessica Nizeti	Tegan Frei
Lylan Spring	Brianna Lakeland	Jessica Beattie
	Kristelle Thomson	Amara Graham
		Helen Cecil
		Esme Kae

Angela King
Sport Academy Director

HUMANITIES/JUNIOR SCHOOLING

Term Two has been a big one so far with our Year Seven and Nine students doing our school proud by working so hard during NAPLAN. Their behaviour and work ethic shown on these days was something of which we can all be very proud.

With Term Two drawing to a close, the majority of students have completed assessment and teachers are currently working very hard to get all assessment marked and reports written ready to be mailed out early in Term Three.

Great to see, as the cooler weather sets in, that most students are coming to school with the correct uniform. A reminder of our uniform policy is that students are required to wear white socks not black, blue jumper not black and no hoodies or beanies ARE allowed.

Homework is a culture that we are slowly beginning to build within the school and we would like your much needed support to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child. Homework is an integral part of revision for the content delivered in the classroom. It is a wonderful tool for teachers to identify areas requiring further development. Our focus is on quality of homework not necessarily the quantity. More to come on our Homework initiative in Term Three.

To all our Shailer families, I wish you an enjoyable school break and am very excited about all the wonderful things we will be learning about in Humanities in Term Three.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/SENIOR SCHOOLING

As the semester nears its end, Year 12 Information Technology Systems students have completed their second assessment, a website for a local business. Some of the solutions have been of a very high quality, as can be seen in the examples below. Congratulations must go to Maddy, Monique, Blake and Hayden who achieved A standards in this assessment. Well done!

Year 11 Information Technology Systems students have also completed their second assessment for 2015. They have designed and developed a set of three related graphic design objects. Objects have ranged from billboards, banners and posters through to logos, greeting cards, wrapping paper and shopping bags. There have been some very creative designs from this group again.

Lauren - Logo, Banner, Web Page:

Leon - Logo, Bag, Web advertisement, Catalogue cover:

Coen - Logo, Poster, Stickers

Year 10 Information Communication Technology students created children's animated storybook sequences this term, as well as learning how to create realistic movement in human figures. Students had to create four scenes for a story and each scene had to have animated objects and buttons to move from scene to scene. They did a great job. Here are some of their designs:

Liam:

Tahlia:

Tim:

Vivien:

Zane:

Brianna:

Thorn:

Elisha:

Rachel:

Christel Wilkie
Information Technology Teacher

P & C NEWS

Music Support Group

Rehearsals for the QMF performance 'Under This Sky' are in full swing, and the full orchestra is sounding fantastic. Mr Shaun Dorney as conductor is starting to bring the sound of the ensemble together and Caitlyn, Tiffany, Beth and Kath are fitting in well with their respective instruments. We are looking forward to the final performances on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 of August at Logan Brothers Rugby League Club – entry is free. For more information check out

Band camp is on the way with the students setting up at Kindilan OEC for three days of intensive rehearsals, with time of to unwind and socialise as well. Suitably advanced students from feeder primary schools have been invited as a way of improving their playing at the same time as giving them a feel of what it is like to study music at Shailer Park High. The music support group help out in a variety of ways, from sponsorships to cover band camp fees to providing refreshments at the final performance at Kindilan.

This year, on the Sunday immediately after band camp, our band students have the opportunity for a workshop with the Queensland Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble on Sunday 30th August, followed by a spot on the bill for the concert that evening at the Old Museum. It would be great to see as many Shailer Park families there as possible, supporting our kids and enjoying an entertaining evening of great music. Go to www.qyo.org.au/concerts-at-twilight/ for more information. The music support group are funding the bus to get the students into the city, meaning there will be no cost for their participation.

Finally, a big vote of thanks to Glen Court and Diane Alley for all the work they put into teaching our students a wide range of musical instruments. Learning an instrument provides benefits well beyond the joy of performance. From stimulating learning to encouraging co-operation to teaching self-discipline, music both attracts the brightest and helps them reach their potential. The work Glen and Diane do, with the support of the school, staff, community and support groups, strengthens our community in immeasurable ways. The fact they also work within feeder primary schools helps build the instrumental music program here at Shailer Park High, and makes us proud to play our part in supporting them.

Andrew Huggins
Chairperson, Music Support Group
andrew.huggins@bigpond.com

P & C News

Firstly, apologies for a typing error in the previous newsletter. In 2015, SPSHS P&C Meetings will be held at the school on the third TUESDAY of the month at 6pm in the Administration block (not Wednesday) with the exception of July. Dates for your diary are as follows:

Term 3:	14th July (second Tuesday due to a clash with a school event on 21 July) 18 August 15 September
Term 4:	20 October 17 November

All are welcome to attend.

Our plan is to have a special guest speaker or "spotlight on" a particular area of the school at each meeting. We were pleased to welcome Mr Kevan Goodworth, CEO of P&Cs Qld, as special guest to address our May meeting. Thanks also to Dean Thomas, Guidance Officer, who also gave us an overview and "Spotlight on" the role of Student Services in the school. We also enjoyed a "Spotlight on" the role of the Head of Senior School & IT at our June meeting, along with a discussion regarding Senior School pathways, Certificates and the OP system, as well as the future of IT devices at school. Thank you to Ms Kylie Woodgate for providing a varied and informative presentation.

At the May meeting, it was resolved to form a uniform subcommittee to address our uniform needs and we also held a 'think tank' of ideas for improvements and upgrades around the school. If anyone has any items they would like to add to our wish list, please leave a message with the office or advise one of the executive team.

With the cooler weather having arrived, students may be requiring new winter uniforms. Our school Tuckshop has a supply of uniform items available for purchase at reduced prices, while stocks last:

School logo knit cardigan - $35 (originally $60)
Knit jumper - $35 (originally $55)
School logo fleecy jumper - $25
School logo jacket - $25 (originally $60)
Boys Navy dress trouser - $30 (originally $48)
Unisex sport shorts - $5

Other uniform items can still be purchased from School Locker, 3892 Pacific Highway, Loganholme at usual retail prices. School Locker opening hours are: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8.30am - 5pm; Thurs: 8.30am - 7pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm and Sun: 10am - 4pm.

If you make additional purchases of sporting goods, music equipment and stationery at School Locker, please ask for a Student Advantage Card, as you may be eligible for discounts and a rebate to our school. Please also remember if you or your family and friends are making purchases at Harvey Norman, Loganholme, to mention SPSHS at the time of purchase as Harvey Norman also provide a rebate to the school on purchases made in store. This is an easy way of fundraising for our school, without any extra effort on your behalf.

Thank you to Kevin Thomas for researching and following up on two local supermarket rewards programs - Ritchies IGA at Slacks Creek and Foodworks, Loganholme. These represent an ongoing fundraising opportunity for the P&C and are FREE to join!!

FOODWORKS, Bryants Road - individuals are required to go there and ask for the Shop and Save club application form, complete and nominate Shailer Park High School on the form. Individual key tags/cards will be issued by the store. Scan your tag at the time of purchase - You get 1 point and we get a ½ point which may then be redeemed for prizes in their cabinet.

Ritchies IGA Community Benefit Cards (CBC) - Cards or key tags preloaded with SPSHS information are available for collection from the school office or you can ask for and complete an application form at the store. Scan instore at time of purchase and a percentage from your shop will go straight to the school, and CBC holders are also eligible for 100s of weekly specials with extra discounts.

Some of you may have previously signed up with these businesses when your children were in Primary School, and if your children have now moved to High School, it would be great if you could change your preference for rewards to be directed to the High School.

For those who have not signed up previously, we ask that you consider joining one of these schemes or just remembering to nominate our school name at the register, as it is a simple way to support our school while going about your usual shopping and the rewards/funds come directly back to the school to be used in projects to benefit our students.

TSXPO 10am-4pm 18 & 19 July 2015 at RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane FREE ENTRY

Tertiary Studies Expo provides an opportunity for prospective students, parents and anyone interested in taking up tertiary studies with the chance to meet with expert advisers to find out the latest information on tertiary studies and career pathways. With over 250 exhibitors, including Australia-wide and international universities, private education providers, TAFE institutes, graduate employment, Defence Force recruiting, student support services and employers, TSXP provides a unique opportunity to find everything related to education and employment, under one roof. More information will be provided by the school to senior students, including posters in the school library and on Ms Sanchez's board, and parents can access more information at

Nominations for the 2015 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) are now open. We are proud of all of our staff and would encourage any parent who would like to nominate their child's teacher to do so via the NEiTA website – www.asg.com.au/nominate. These awards are a wonderful way to recognise the fantastic work done by our teachers and is a great reflection on the whole school community. Teachers who reach the national level are rewarded with professional development grants of $5,000 and the opportunity to attend a Space Camp in the USA! Nominations close on 31 July so don't miss out! For general questions about the awards contact NEiTA on 1800 624 487.

Late last year, we made bookings with some of the Logan City Council Libraries to promote our school and the work of SPSHS students, as well as current education methods to the wider community. Thank you to Louise Gearing, the new Marketing Officer at SPSHS, for taking on the role of arranging the contents and set up of the display. With the theme "Discover", the first of these displays is in June at Logan North Library, Sports Drive, Underwood. We encourage you to drop in during the month and have a look. Future displays will be held at Beenleigh in September and Hyperdome in October.

Although the school operates the school tuckshop rather than the P&C, parent volunteers would still be welcome to assist. Please contact the office if you are interested in helping out and they will put you in touch with the relevant person.

We are currently arranging email addresses for the P&C, however, in the meantime if you would like to contact us or suggest a topic or speaker for one of our meetings, please leave a message with the school office.

We wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday break.

Jo Quelch
P & C Assn President

PRACTICAL TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS

Year 7 Food Design Studies

The Year 7FDS class has had a very busy semester participating in numerous practical activities.

Throughout the semester, the students have developed their food preparation skills while preparing a variety of simple recipes for different occasions. Students recently researched nutritional information to design and prepare their own recipe for a healthy lunch featuring a salad, wrap or a roll. In the process of their investigations, students learnt about the Australian Dietary Guidelines and how to apply the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating model to plan nutritious meals. Students learnt about ways to make simple recipe modifications to improve the recipe's nutritive value such as increasing vegetable and fibre content and lowering the recipe's salt, sugar and fat content.

In textiles workroom, the students learnt how to operate a sewing machine and complete simple hand sewing tasks like attaching a button. As part of their textile design challenge, students created and applied a design to their constructed Pencil Case/Heat Pack using patchwork, applique and/or embroidery techniques. There were many different and creative items. Congratulations students!

Parents and Carers: Thank you for your support in organising items for these practical activities. I hope that your child continues to practise his/her cooking skills at home. Bon Appetit!

Mrs Kathryn Woodward
Year 7 FDS Teacher

READING & WRITING

May, saw the visit of published teen author, Tristan Bancks.

Tristan Bancks is a children's and teen author with a background in acting and filmmaking. His books include the My Life series, Mac Slater Coolhunter (Australia and US) and Two Wolves, a crime-mystery novel for middle-graders. His short films as writer and director have won a number of awards and have screened widely in festivals and on TV. His most recent book is My Life & Other Massive Mistakes, a third book of weird-funny-gross, semi-autobiographical short stories. Tristan is excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create.

Tristan presented an energetic mix of story-telling, anecdotes and video clips for Years 7 to 9. Selected students were given the opportunity to attend a writer's workshop with Tristan where he demonstrated some very unusual and innovative ideas for planning a novel.

Shailer Park State High School library has a selection of Tristan's books that have been very popular with students.

Here are 10 Reasons Why You Should Read More Books:

1. To Develop Your Verbal Abilities

Although it doesn't always make you a better communicator, those who read tend to have a more varied range of words to express how they feel and to get their point across. This increases exponentially with the more volumes you consume, giving you a higher level of vocabulary to use in everyday life.

2. Improves Your Focus and Concentration

Being fully engaged in a book involves closing off the outside world and immersing yourself in the text, which over time will strengthen your attention span.

3. Readers Enjoy The Arts and Improve The World

Readers are active participants in the world around them, and that engagement is critical to individual and social wellbeing.

4. It Improves Your Imagination

By reading a written description of an event or a place, your mind is responsible for creating that image in your head, instead of having the image placed in front of you when you watch television.

5. Reading Makes You Smarter

Books offer an outstanding wealth of learning and at a much cheaper price than taking a course. Reading gives you a chance to consume a huge amount of research in a relatively short amount of time.

6. It Makes You Interesting and Attractive

This goes hand in hand with reading to become smarter. You will be able to engage a wider variety of people in conversation and in turn improve your knowledge and conversation skills.

7. It Reduces Stress

A study by consultancy firm Mindlab International at the University of Sussex showed that reading reduces stress. Students only needed to read, silently, for six minutes to slow down the heart rate and ease tension in the muscles.

8. It Improves Your Memory

By and large, with oral language - when you watch a film or listen to a tape - you don't press pause. The benefits of this increased activity, whilst reading, keeps your memory sharp and your learning capacity nimble.

9. To Discover and Create Yourself

With the endless amount of perspectives and lives we can read about, books can give us an opportunity to have experiences that we wouldn't otherwise have had, and still allow us to learn the life skills they entail. Books are a fast track to creating yourself.

10. For Entertainment

If it were not for the entertainment value, reading would be a chore but it needn't be. Reading is not only fun, but it has all the added benefits that we have discussed so far. Much more enthralling than watching a movie or a TV show, a good book can keep us amused while developing our life skills.

SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE

Carers' Conversation Day

Are you caring for a friend or family member with either a mental health concern or Autism?

Would you like more information and support?

Do you live in the Brisbane South or Logan area?

FSG Connections and Family Reconnect would like to invite you to our Carers' Conversation Day. The day is open to carers in the Brisbane South or Logan areas who provide care and support to someone who has a mental health concern or autism.

Date: Wednesday 24 June
Time: 9 am to 3.30 pm
Where: Springwood Towers, 9 Murrajong Road, Springwood.
Cost: Free

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

Guest Speakers and stall holders will provide information on:

• Navigating the Service System
• Legal Matters
• NDIS & funding options
• Carer Support Programs and much more

To RSVP, call FSG Connections PH: 3213 7100 or email connections@fsg.org.au

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Parent consent and engagement materials for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

School Students with Disability

During Term 3 in 2015, all schools will be involved in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data - School Students with a Disability.

The Disability Standards for Education require that students and/or their parents/associates are consulted in the development and implementation of reasonable adjustments. Therefore parents will be aware of the nature of supports provided by the school for their child.

The data that is being provided to the Australian Government is aggregated school level data only. This data will not identify individual students. Therefore, it is recommended that schools inform parents that this data collection is taking place, and provide them with an opportunity to opt out.

If a parent chooses to opt out, schools are still able to record the student's details in the data collection tool in OneSchool but need to indicate that the parent has chosen for this data not to be included for national reporting. Completing the data for students, even though it will not be passed on nationally, enables schools to have a complete data set for their planning and programming purposes.

The Australian Government Department of Education and Training has developed fact sheets on the implementation of the data collection for principals, teachers and other staff and parents. The parent fact sheets are available in a number of languages. The fact sheets are available on the Australian Government - Department of Education and Training website:

Further information is available in the letter below.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

Congratulations to Yean and T'Nyshe for successfully being selected by Logan Hospital as the host employer while they undertake a School Based Traineeship. These students will be the first students ever given the opportunity to work within the hospital while completing a Certificate III in Age care. Yean will be working within the Respiratory ward while T'Nyshe will be stationed at Emergency. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to start on their health pathway.

More opportunities for students pursuing School based traineeships within the Health industry will be available after the school holidays.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Girl's school tops for sale

Hi everyone, I have 2 (size 14) dress tops (Yr 9 blue) that were purchased 4 weeks ago when we started at Shailer Park State High.

My daughter has worn 1 for 1 day. They both have her name on them so unfortunately I can't take them back to the School Locker.

I'm happy to take $5 off each top. Contact Kim on 0407 793 931

Sensory Screening is an inclusive event for families with special needs

The next Sensory Movie Day is this Sunday 28 June at 10am with the very popular Minion movie in Sensory Friendly Screening. For more information, please see the flyer below.

Calling all Year 7 students! Do you have what it takes to be a Natural Leader?

Do you care about your local environment in Queensland and want to make a difference? We want you! Make a 2 minute movie and you could win cool prizes and become a museum junior correspondent!

The Program

Queensland Museum Natural Leaders, presented by BHP Billiton, encourages Queensland's leaders of tomorrow to share their thoughts on our biodiversity with the leaders of today. The program invites Queensland Year 7 students to produce a video of two minutes or less responding to the environmental challenge below. The student with the most outstanding entry will receive awesome prizes and a year of exciting opportunities in 2016 as the Queensland Museum's junior correspondent on biodiversity.

The Challenge

Look closely at the plants and animals in your local area. Imagine what you want your local biodiversity to be like in ten years from now. Tell us what that future looks like and what you can do today to help make it a reality. Big or small, local or state-wide, every positive action makes a difference. We want to hear your ideas about preserving and treasuring Queensland's biodiversity so we want to see your short film of two minutes or less sharing your ideas.

Applications are open from Saturday 27 June – Monday 5 October.

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