10 February 2023

Newsletter Articles

A message from our Principal

Welcome back to all our returning and new families to Shailer Park SHS. I hope you had the opportunity to rest, connect and have fun over the break, ready for a great 2023. We began the year by welcoming nearly 200 Year 7 students on the first day, along with more than 40 new students from Years 8-12. We also welcomed twenty new staff to our dedicated team and look forward to introducing them to you over the coming weeks. With enrolments approaching 1200 students, our reputation for supporting future ready learners continues to grow in the wider community. Another thrill of these first few weeks has been learning of the many varied destinations our 2022 Year 12 graduates have chosen to pursue. From their university and course of choice, to apprenticeships and work: this is lifting aspirations!

By this week, we are very much into the rhythm of the academic school year and have experienced a strong and optimistic start. On Monday, we held our Meet and Greet for Year 7 parents, a significant event which launches a six-year partnership to support your child’s learning and wellbeing, together. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet our new families:

These partnerships between home and school, teachers, parents and caregivers are foundational to your child’s success at school. Along with all staff, we strongly encourage you to stay connected and reach out to us if you have any concerns about your child or celebrations to share with our community.

Maintaining this sense of optimism throughout the year is very important, and as a school, we have encouraged this by demystifying the ‘talent myth’ from Day One of 2023.

The talent myth is a corrosive idea that we are born smart. It is a mistaken belief that some people simply have the right genes to be successful or that the abilities we are born with will determine our success at school, learning and into the future.

This is utterly false. In fact, the science clearly demonstrates that the pathway to excellence is available to all of us. Furthermore, we know from the research that effort combined with strategy is what leads to success, not inborn talent. This is clearest in the sports arena, where we hear the talent myth thrown around about elite athletes:

‘He looks so natural with a tennis racquet in his hand.’
‘She inherited the swimming genes from her parents.’
‘They have such a gift with the ball.’

Firstly, this talent myth is simply not true. Secondly, when we look deeper, we find elite athletes become successful because of hours and hours of practice, coaching that provides effective strategy and lots and lots of hard work. If we apply this to learning and school, the comments that someone was ‘born with a math brain’ or ‘they’re just naturally good at English’ are flawed and unhelpful.

Teachers take seriously their responsibility to teach them strategies, but putting in the effort lies with them, the student. We want all students to meet their teachers halfway, because we know that those willing to put in the effort, learn from their mistakes, seek out feedback and practice are on the pathway to success.

This may seem like a lot of hard work: what is the reward? Well, initially there is the satisfaction, confidence and good feelings positive school results provide. More importantly, we know that students who are successful at school have the potential to earn six times more than students who do not experience that success. This opens the door for a life of choice, not chance. I urged students to think about what this life of choice means for the lifestyle they want to lead. Where they want to live, the holidays they take, the car they drive and the financial stability they could enjoy are all but some of the possible long-term rewards of tossing the talent myth out the window and applying effort right now.

Parents can help disrupt the talent myth and support their child to experience success by establishing routines which support learning. This includes ensuring your child has fed their wild brain needs with adequate sleep and nourishing food before they come to school each day. In particular, we need families to take a strong stance on screen time and access to mobile phones. The statistics are frightening: quite simply, teenagers are not sleeping adequately because they are accessing their devices during the night. Routines like ‘no phones or devices in bedrooms’ help to establish the bedroom as a place of rest, not a comfortable spot for endless scrolling on social media. You can also help top up their emotional brain needs; with connection and the positive feelings we can cultivate as parents. We can do this through giving them attention, spending time with and talking to them.

Disrupting the talent myth will take a combined effort from home and school. We know our Shailer Park children can achieve excellence: we see the incredible success they experience when they cross that line of opportunity with energy and purpose each and every day.

Calendar

Please access our school calendar for upcoming events and CAST activities.

A message from our Senior Schooling Deputy Principal

Welcome to all of our new and continuing Senior School Students and parents for 2023. It’s always an exciting time for our new Year 10s as they don their crisp, new white formal shirt and tie and begin the final phase of their 13 year schooling journey. Rest assured that Shailer Park State High School has a strong tradition of supporting and guiding our seniors through to their final graduation with a caring team of adults surrounding them.

Some staffing challenges and class adjustments due to final enrolment numbers meant that we have all had to lean into our 4Rs.

Please rest assured that as a senior schooling team we are working very diligently behind the scenes to ensure our seniors will be provided with the highest level of academic and well-being support no matter what comes our way. But with that support also comes some commitment from our students. We ask of our students; how will you own your own learning this year? Because we can do everything possible as parents and educators to provide the best conditions for learning, but without drive and agency from the student it will never have the impact we hope for. So, my advice as we start the year to parents of senior students (having been one myself not so long ago) is to communicate often with your adolescent who is verging on adulthood. Continue to set boundaries to help them with making good choices. Encourage a simple and consistent study routine and ensure that they are eating well and getting at least 8 hours of sleep and tech free time a night.

Studies show that adolescents who have parents who are present, parents who ask questions and listen, parents who are ok to say ‘no’ and set boundaries, are more likely to get to the end of Year 12 with far less stress and anxiety.

My mission as Senior Schooling Deputy is to partner with families to ensure that our students are getting the best results they can and leading into pathways that will be fulfilling now and into their futures outside of Shailer Park SHS.

This semester we will be running some information sessions with students on the below topics.

• ATAR – Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank

• QCE – Queensland Certificate of Education

• Organising my study time
• Using drafting and feedback effectively
• Future pathways

Please let me know via email ( kdavi552@eq.edu.au ) if there is anything else that you would like me to include.

There is also a wealth of information in the QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority) website for parents and families regarding Senior Secondary.

21st Century Skills

The Senior Curriculum is underpinned by the 21st Century Skills required for all adults to be successful in the future workforce.

Young Queenslanders in the 21st century need to be:

• innovators
• entrepreneurs
• lifelong learners
• responsible global citizens.

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, QCAA, General Syllabuses are underpinned by the skills students need in the 21st century:

• critical thinking
• creative thinking
• communication
• collaboration and teamwork
• personal and social skills
• Information and Communications Technology, ICT, skills.

Our Senior Performance Team continue to meet weekly to ensure that every senior student is on track and has the support required to fulfil their Big Plans and Bold Ambitions. Over the next few weeks, I will be meeting with students and parents who may be at risk of not getting their QCE to ensure that they are on the right pathway and getting the support that they need for a Bright Future.

Please feel free to contact the office and organise a meeting with me if you ever have any concerns regarding your child’s academic progress.

Here is to an exciting 2023!

A message from our Junior Schooling Deputy Principal

Dear Year 7, 8, and 9 students and families,

Welcome to the start of the 2023 school year! I hope you have all had a safe and restful holiday break and are ready to jump back into your studies. It has been wonderful to see so many of you returning to school with invigorated pride in your school uniform and preparedness for the school year. I am excited to work with you on your academic journey.

For those of you who are new to the school, regardless of whether you are in Year 7, 8 or 9, I extend a very warm welcome and invite you to take advantage of all the opportunities and resources available to you here. Whether you are interested in sports, arts, or academics, we have a wide range of programs and activities to help you explore your passions and to reach your full potential.

For returning students, I encourage you to continue to challenge yourselves and strive for excellence in all that you do. Take advantage of the opportunities you are given to learn, grow, and develop new skills, and do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. These are some of the ways that you can “Cross the Line of Opportunity” every school day.

Remember, your teachers, the Student Services Team and our administration staff are here to support and guide you. If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

I look forward to working with each of you. Let us make this a fantastic year!

A message from our Engagement Deputy Principal

Engagement

Student engagement in learning is critical for success in the classroom. When students are engaged, they are more likely to learn, retain information, and apply it in real-world situations. Engagement leads to better academic outcomes and helps develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills that are essential for success in life.

Here at Shailer Park SHS, we promote student engagement in learning by creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This means creating an atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and contributing to the conversation. It also means valuing the diversity of students’ backgrounds and experiences and making sure that everyone feels valued and respected.

Our Student Services Team is designed to support the engagement of every student. There are a range of people who you can reach out to partner with us to support your child’s engagement. Please email your child’s Head of House or phone the Student Services Team on 3451 2745 for further assistance. All emails can be found on our staff contacts page from the link below under Student Services. Read about Student Services and Support Programs via the link below.

Meet the Student Services Team

Partnership

Schools and families have a shared goal - to help their children succeed and reach their full potential. A strong partnership between schools and parents can make all the difference in a student's education and future success.

Establishing a School-Family Partnership is assisted by:

• Open Communication: Open and honest communication between our school and our families is crucial – checking our Facebook page, reading newsletters, attending parent-teacher connect evenings and other school events, and communicating with teachers and other staff are all opportunities to partner.
• Shared Responsibilities: Our school and families need to work together to support students and share the responsibilities of their education. This can include working together to set goals, establish a homework routine, and create a supportive learning environment at home.
• Collaboration: Schools need families to get involved – join the P&C, suggest opportunities that you feel would benefit, and give us feedback.
• Celebrating Success: Recognise and celebrate student success, both in the classroom and beyond. Thank a staff member if they have made a positive contribution. This helps build a positive relationship between our schools and our families.

Maintaining a School-Family Partnership can be supported by maintaining regular communication; being open to new ideas and partnering with us to find solutions; encouraging our students to be involved in school life and modelling a partnership with our school; and developing and maintaining mutual respect and collaboration to ensure everyone is working together for the benefit of students.

Please reach out to begin, or continue, this partnership in 2023. I look forward to working together to ensure your child is engaged in learning at our school.

A message from our Dean of Studies

Assessments play a crucial role in the education system, particularly in schools. They serve as a measure of a student's knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or skill. Here are some of the reasons why assessments are important in schools:

1. Provide Feedback: Assessments provide students with feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in a particular subject. This feedback can help students focus on areas where they need to improve and provide them with an understanding of how well they have grasped a particular concept or skill.
2. Evaluate Progress: Assessments allow teachers and administrators to monitor the progress of students over time. This helps identify areas where a student may be struggling, and appropriate interventions can be put in place to help the student improve.
3. Guide Instruction: Assessments provide teachers with information on what their students know and what they need to learn next. This information can then be used to guide instruction and help teachers tailor their lessons to meet the needs of their students.
4. Determine Grades: Assessments are used to determine a student's grades in a course. Grades provide an overall picture of a student's performance and can be used to evaluate academic progress and determine eligibility for certain programs or opportunities.
5. Prepare for the Future: Assessments help students prepare for their future, whether it be further study, a trade school, or a career. By providing students with an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, assessments can help students make informed decisions about their future.

To help our students undertake their assessment we provide them with a Semester 1 Assessment Planner so they can plan their study routines. These planners are available through OneSchool at any time to our students. Parents and Carers can access a list of assessment tasks via the Testing and Assessment page on our school website from the link below.

If you have any questions regarding assessment, please do not hesitate to contact me via email salbe7@eq.edu.au.

A message from our Reading Coach

At Shailer Park SHS, we are dedicated to ensuring that our children can access and understand information, read for enjoyment, develop critical thinking skills and explore worlds and subjects beyond their direct experience.

Renaissance Place

Our Year 7, 8 and 9 students use a software programme called Renaissance Place at school. This reading platform provides each student with a reading age and level. Once students have completed their Star Reading Test, you will receive your child’s personalised information.

Students can use our school library or log onto Renaissance myOn, to select a book at their appropriate reading and interest level. Through the Accelerated Quiz and the quizzes available on myOn, teachers can monitor, and target teach to improve comprehension and reading fluency at all levels.

The diagram above captures our work around Renaissance Star Reading.

myOn

Renaissance myOn offers our students a digital library of over 13,000 high quality age-appropriate books.

Although teachers are setting reading projects on this platform, students have the opportunity to engage in reading wherever they are – at home or at school. At the end of each book, there is an Accelerated Reader (AR) Quiz which will feed into each student’s Reading Mileage targets.

Every term, teachers will set a reading target in the hope of encouraging our students to read. Students reaching the targets at the end of term earn points for their house and are recognised with a certificate.

If you are wanting more information, please contact your child’s English teacher or me bwill646@eq.edu.au

Messages from our Student Services Team

House Report

For the benefit of all families new to Shailer Park, I would like to explain how our house competition works.

What is the House Cup? Each house is vying to be the House Champion and have that victory recorded on our House Cup. The competition runs from Term 4 the previous year through to the end of Term 3 in the current year.

How do students earn points? In addition to the normal whole school events such as the Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics Carnivals, there are many other ways for every student to contribute to house points. Each term there is a specific weekly challenge that all students can be involved in and bonus ‘live challenges’ from time to time are added as well. In addition to this, points are also awarded each week based on student attendance, hence the added importance of attending every day. Students may also earn house points within their academic subjects, for example, our junior students reaching reading targets calculated at the end of term.

While we are working towards earning points, each student’s involvement in the various activities also fosters a sense of belonging and ownership, something we value highly here at Shailer Park SHS.

What does this lead to? On the last day of Term 3, we have a wonderful House Spirit Day. On this day, each house celebrates their achievement by having a day of fun together. There are four levels of rewards. The winner of the House Cup gets to choose their prize from several options given. Some of these can range from a day out at the Gold Coast Inflatable Aqua Park, Bounce, Obstacle courses and movies…. just to name a few. Throw in some ice creams and lollipops and fun is had by all.

You can see that we have started the year with a tight competition. Francis and Karle are battling for top spot.

This term’s House Challenge is three on three basketball in the multi-purpose shelter. We had a fantastic turn out for our first week, so we are looking forward to this continuing. The emphasis is on participation and points are awarded accordingly.

Could 2023 be Karle’s year? We will have to wait and see. What I can guarantee is that all houses will be doing their best.

School Based Youth Health Nurse Health News

Vaping

Studies have shown that the number of young people vaping is increasing. Social media and companies glamourising it to seem cool and fun are thought to be contributing to this increase. Despite it being illegal in Australia to sell vape liquids with nicotine, this is still happening, and products can be bought from overseas companies on the internet which contain nicotine.

The following tips on how to bring this subject up with your young person is from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.

Talking about vaping with young people.

Are you concerned about a young person who may be vaping? Having a conversation about it might feel tricky, but it is always a good idea!

Start with information

Get the key facts, learn the basics about vaping products , and think through what you want to say. Consider some questions you might be asked, and how you want to respond.

Approach it calmly

You might want to start the conversation when you are doing an activity together, such as driving or preparing a meal. Keep things casual and relaxed. You might want to use something you saw in a TV show or on the news as a chance to bring up the issue.

Do not make assumptions

If you think they may have tried vaping, avoid making accusations. Going through someone’s space looking for evidence is not recommended, because it can undermine trust.

Avoid judging or lecturing

Listen to their point of view and keep it a two-way conversation. Being mindful to keep your body language and tone respectful can go a long way. If they have tried vaping, try asking questions like: ‘what made you want to try?’ and ‘how did it make you feel?’

Do not exaggerate

Make sure you are honest with them about potential harms and avoid exaggerated statements.

Focus on health and explain your concerns

Focus on how you care about them and want them to be healthy. For example, if they are vaping nicotine, you can say that you are concerned about the evidence that this can affect adolescent brain development.

Reference: Alcohol and Drug Foundation

A message from the Social Worker

Hello Shailer Park students and families! I am Renee, the social worker with the Student Services Team.

I hope the start of the school year has gone as smoothly as possible – it is always hard to come back after a long break.

This term I would like to reach out to the neurodiverse (Autism/ADHD) students and families, particularly those in Year 7 or in the Senior years and offer some support.

Transitioning from primary school to high school can be a very overwhelming time for students and sometimes neurodiverse students might feel this change a little more and have some trouble feeling like they fit in.

I am planning to host some small peer support groups this term for Year 7 students to provide a safe space to get to know each other, to share worries and brainstorm some ideas to help make Term 1 a great term! Please have a chat to your Year 7 student and email me on rxshi2@eq.edu.au if they are interested in learning more about what this support looks like. If your Year 7 student does not feel comfortable in a group setting, then I can offer one on one.

For the Senior Students, sometimes thinking about leaving high school and life beyond can feel very overwhelming. I would also like to offer some support to help our neurodiverse students think about transitioning from high school and help them develop skills, strategies and a plan! Please have a chat to your Senior student and email me on rxshi2@eq.edu.au if they are interested to learn more.

I am looking forward to getting to know many more students and families this term!

Messages from our Student Leader Team

Valentine’s Day

To kick off 2023, the SPSHS Student Leadership Team have been working hard to create an uplifting Valentine’s Day event. On the 14th of February, held in the Plaza, there will be a positive affirmation wall, chocolate hearts for sale, and a photobooth.

Messages from Sports and CAST

Pacific District School Sport

Pacific District School Sport provides students the with a representative pathway for their selected sport. Students with ample experience are invited to trial for 2023 teams. To be eligible to trial, students must:

• be participating in regular matches and training of the sporting discipline either through school or external providers
• e-mail their intent to nominate to the Sport Coordinator, Tahlia Eisentrager, prior to the nomination due date

The following sports are open for nomination.

School Sport notices will be moving. Watch this space! In the meantime, keep up to date on our School Website.

CAST

As students pursue their academic goals, it is important to remember the value of participating in extracurricular activities. Our CAST program: Clubs, Activities, Societies, Tutorials, provides students with the opportunity to help develop new skills and new friendships.

Extracurricular activities can help build leadership skills, as well as teamwork and communication skills. They can also help students explore new interests and passions and give a sense of belonging, purpose and fulfillment outside of the classroom. If there is an activity of interest that we are not yet offering, please reach out to see if we can explore how to include your interests on our CAST timetable.

A message from the Business Manager

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME (SRS) FEES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR LEVIES

2023

The 2023 School Resource Scheme (SRS) fees include a:

• Junior SRS fee (Years 7-9) of $320 per year.
• Senior SRS fee (Years 10-12) of $360 per year.
• The Senior fee includes either the ATAR pathway or VET Career Ready Programs.
• For students to remain in VET programs, fees must be fully paid, or a payment plan established and maintained.
• The fees provide value to students as the school can source economic pricing for textbooks and consumable resourcing.
• Further information on the SRS inclusions and exclusions can be found on the school website using the link above.

Invoices for the Student Resource Scheme fee and Academy levies have been issued and credits applied. The updated amount owing can be found on the statement issued recently. The link on the invoice will be required to process a BPOINT payment pre-populated with payment information.

PAYMENTS DUE:

Payments, either in full or on a payment plan, are due by Friday 24 February. Payments made in full by Friday 10 February will receive a $20 early bird discount. If paying in full by Friday 10 February, please pay $300 only for the Junior SRS fee and $340 only for the Senior SRS fee. The school will then apply a $20 credit to your invoice.

To establish a payment plan, please email finance@shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au to organise a BPOINT plan activation link. Please note that one invoice only for the full amount per student per activity will be raised.

BPOINT PAYMENTS

Please note – payments can be made in full or by instalment. Please do not pay more than the invoiced amount. If you are making instalments and wish to check your remaining balance, please email finance@shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au or phone the Office on 3451 2777.

For manually processed BPOINT payments, please ensure:

• The 5-digit invoice number is inserted when making BPOINT payments via the statement to avoid processing delays so that funds are correctly applied to your student’s invoice.
• The exact outstanding amount is paid. To avoid overpaying your account, please check the updated balances on statements for the correct amount owing. For a statement re-print, please email finance@shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au.

For regular payment plans, please ensure:

• New card details are provided to the office if credit/debit cards are replaced.
• Contact is made with the office following a rejected payment due to funds not being available.

Canteen

The Canteen is open each day from Monday to Friday at first break only. Students can check our Daily Specials on the Television screens around the school.

A vending machine with drinks and healthy snacks is also available for contactless EFTPOS and pre-paid debit card purchases only.

From Monday 27 February, students will be able to add credit to their ID Cards for Canteen purchases. The following payment methods are available for Canteen purchases:

• EFTPOS
• Pre-paid debit cards (purchased from supermarkets and department stores)
• Qkr app (24/7) for pre-paid orders
• ID Cards – refer to the My Student Account instructions below (from Monday 27 February) (Canteen only)

The Canteen will be closed on the following dates at the end of each term:

• Term 1 – Friday 31 March
• Term 2 – Friday 23 June
• Term 3 – Friday 15 September
• Term 4 – Thursday 7 and Friday 8 December

Volunteers are invited to assist in the Canteen. Please contact the Office if you can offer your time.

Му Student Account (MSA)

Commencing at the start of Week 6 Term 1, 27 February 2023, we аге introducing another cashless purchasing option for payment of food at the canteen.

This service called Му Student Account (MSA). The service enables secure cashless purchases at the school canteen.

Through the MSA web portal, parents will be able to monitor purchases, set spending limits, limit specific items from sale, set relevant allergy alerts, set low balance notifications and top up the balance оп the student account.

Photo identification at Point of Sale and other security procedures enable the safe use of the cashless system. Students use their existing School 1D Card to access the funds instead of using cash at the school canteen.

A message from the Industry Liaison Coordinator

Writing a resume

Ready to score your first casual job or an apprenticeship? Regardless of your plans, as soon as you want to enter the work force there is one thing you need, a resume. See your resume as advertisement for you, where you highlight all your wonderful achievements and experiences so far. Many students are telling me, that they do not have any work experience but soon discover that the work they are doing in their Certificate courses at Shailer Park SHS is work experience, as well as their volunteer work at the local Footy Club or babysitting for family friends.

Another key point is, that you should modify your resume for every job for which you are applying. You will need different skills in retail compared to construction. Read the job advertisement and find out what skills the employer is looking for and if you have these skills, highlight them in your resume. Tell the employer in your Objective why you are the right candidate for the job. For example: ‘I want to become a Mechanic, as cars are my passion. I bought an old Toyota with my uncle, and I am spending my weekends repairing it.’ Show the employer what makes you want the job and bring your excitement about this opportunity across. Writing a good resume takes time and effort. If you want help and support with it, please see me in the Pathways Centre (Admin Building).

Daniela Farrell
Industry Liaison Coordinator

Messages from our Parents and Citizens

New memberships are welcome for 2023. Join us to hear more about our input into student life. The Annual General Meeting will be held in March, all nominations for executive roles are welcome.

Membership forms and the P&C Executive Officer Nomination Form can be found via

Our Student Leadership Team will be running the Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Students can come to The Plaza on Tuesday to purchase a chocolate heart and add words of affirmation to our Wall of Hearts.

Free uniform items are available from the P&C room Monday mornings from 8am. Limited range and sizes available.

C10628129 is our Containers for Change id – be sure to use this when cashing in.

Remember to link your Ritchies IGA and The School Locker loyalty cards to SPSHS for community givebacks. Advise The School Locker staff at checkout to link the purchase to SPSHS to ensure all your purchases, including non-uniform items, kickback profits.

Qkr! is the platform used by the P&C and canteen for purchases. Sign up today from the link below.

We run virtual meetings, usually only 30min, to minimise the impact on our busy families. The link is emailed to all members and pending members prior to each meeting.

Natasha McVeigh
P&C President

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Partnering with us

Shailer Park State High School values partnering with our community to ‘Lift Aspirations through Big Plans and Bold Ambitions for a Bright Future.’ Collaborating with parents and families of students is essential in strengthening educational outcomes. We respect that parents and families have diverse needs and therefore engagement with families is based on individual circumstances.

Please access our Partnership document on our website for detailed information

If your enquiry relates to the classroom, your first point of call should always be the classroom teacher. You can contact them via email, found from the link below.

If your enquiry relates to the playground or is in relation to a pattern across several classes or it is an inquiry relating to behaviour, attendance, uniform or your child’s well-being, your first point of call should always be the Head of House or Case Manager.

If the staff member is unavailable, they will contact you within a reasonable and appropriate time frame (2 business days).

Contact details

There are times when we may need to contact parents and carers. Do we have your most up to date contact details? If not, please contact the school on office@shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au so we can update our records. These details include parent/carer’s name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details. Please remember to contact the school if any of these details change.

Closed Circuit Television

Our premises are monitored by closed circuit television (CCTV) for the safety of students, educational resources and facilities. Images are recorded by the Department of Education and may be provided to the Queensland Police Service.

Student Absences

Keeping our students safe is our priority. One important way families can partner to keep our children safe is to notify the school prior to 8:50am if your child will be absent via studentabsences@shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au or Text– 0426 305 978.

These details can also be used if your student will arrive late or needs to depart early, please

If your child is away from school and you have not let us know, parents will receive a text message requesting that you respond with a reason for the absence. It is extremely important that you respond to this text message promptly to enable us to follow up any issues.

The safety of students is of paramount importance to us, and we take this responsibility very seriously. If you do not respond to this text message a second text message, email or phone call will be made to you. Thank you for partnering with us so that we know our students are safe.

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