Shailer Park State High School
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31 July 2015

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REMINDER

P & C Meeting -
18 August at 6.00pm in
Administration Block

All are welcome

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Shailer Park High has experienced some unique success recently that needs to be celebrated with our community. Recently, the Education Minister, Kate Jones, awarded Shailer Park State High School $76,500 to upgrade our amphitheatre area and make it a showpiece of our school. Minister Jones visited the school over the school holidays, a visit that was arranged by our local member, Mr Mick de Brenni. A strong group of parents, students and staff greeted the Minister on the school holidays and explained our determination to see Shailer Park High succeed. As a consequence, the school has been given the funds to significantly upgrade our facilities. On behalf of the school, I would like to sincerely thank Mr de Brenni for working tirelessly to arrange this visit and support the growth of Shailer Park State High. I would also like to thank our P&C who have worked in a strong and cohesive manner to engage with Mr de Brenni and make this visit possible.

Recently, the school received the 2015 NAPLAN data in a raw format that has not yet been scaled against other schools across Australia. We are very proud of the efforts of both our Year 9 and Year 7 students and can see, in the information provided, that every student gave their very best. These students contributed to building the type of culture that we wish to see in action here at Shailer Park High. We are looking forward to seeing the information in its finished, scaled format and for parents and students to be given the opportunity to view this data.

Added to this, two of our students, Sam and Jessica Page recently starred as lead dancers in Education Queensland’s ‘Creative Generations’ concert. Creative Generations is for students who are the peak performers in their field across all Education Queensland schools. The concert is televised in December and features an array of brilliant performances from students, many of whom graduate to careers in the performing arts industry. Sam and Jessica’s role, in being selected for lead roles as part of this performance, represents the pinnacle of student achievement in Queensland. We are incredibly proud of Sam and Jessica and the way they have dedicated themselves to their craft over many years.

And…. Shailer Park High has just been selected for a place in the trial of a ‘Success Coach,’ one of only three schools selected as part of the early trial in South East Region. The ‘Success Coach’ model means the school can employ an additional Head of Department with a view to ensuring that ALL students are successful in engaging with their education. That we have been chosen for this trial is a real feather-in-the-cap for the school and is a show of faith in the long-term future of the school and our ability to be successful.

I would like to draw to your attention the Principal’s Tours that will be conducted this term. All parents and friends of our school who wish to know more about what is happening as part of Shailer Park High’s re-emergence are invited to attend. Please find more information in the advertisement entitled ‘Principal’s Tours’ at the end of this newsletter!

Troy Ascott
Principal

HEAD OF YEAR 11

As I mentioned in the previous newsletter, it is about now that I begin to organise the senior jersey/jacket for 2016. I am now at the design stage with our manufacturer. All students will receive a letter next week that outlines the details for the purchase of this optional item. Once we have decided on a final design, samples will be sent to us as well as a sizing kit for students to select their sizes. More information will be given as it is required. Please be reminded that all school accounts must be up-to-date for students to be able to do this.

It has come to my attention that we still have too many students arriving late to school and consequently not following school procedure. All students must be at school by 8:45 am at the very latest, ready for the bell for roll marking. Should a student be late, they MUST sign in at the office. A valid reason for the lateness must be provided by the parents/guardians. If this is not provided, the student will be issued with a lunchtime detention. As with all absences, this also affects a student’s individual attendance data. Attendance is directly linked with achievement. Your continued support in having your son/daughter arrive on time is appreciated.

Anne-Maree King
Head of Year 11

HEAD OF YEARS 7 & 8

Proposed Junior Secondary Student Leadership Camp

When: Thursday 5 – Friday 6 November 2015
Where: Kindilan Outdoor Education Centre

Limited spots available: 20 students per year level (Years 7-9)

The school motto at Shailer Park SHS is ‘Achieve with Dignity’ and it is our belief that this is how our students, the leaders and thinkers of the future embody leadership. We are investing in a dynamic leadership program where students are encouraged to take on responsibilities and work in partnership with the school community for the betterment of the school. There are numerous opportunities for students to rise to leadership roles at Shailer Park SHS in both formal and informal ways, allowing the students to have a ‘voice’ in what happens throughout the school, as well as enabling them to develop their own leadership skills.

The opportunity to attend this leadership camp will be by invitation only and payment will only be accepted from the first 20 students from each year level. Students will be awarded certificates on completion of the specifically designed program which will be a valuable addition to their portfolios. More information regarding the camp will be provided in the near future.

My experiences as a Junior Secondary Science Ambassador: by Robyn (Year 8 student)

Since becoming a Junior Science Ambassador this year, I have been involved in a multitude of brilliant activities and events such as introducing our new reptilian mascots, working towards creating a garden for them, concocting love potions for Valentine’s Day and the Edible Science event, where we learnt the science behind popping corn and the chemical reactions involved in making sherbet and the best part was you got to eat them! In addition to this, who can forget the very memorable Friday 13th Spooky Science? We are also holding a relay race with a twist and a bake sale on Sports day to raise money for the Lizard garden.

My favourite events so far have been mentoring the Primary School students to construct bottle rockets for the ‘Infinity and Beyond’ activity, involving rocket science. I enjoyed running the inertia game where there was one victor at the Edible Science event. I am also very excited about being one of the ‘official’ Blue Tongue Lizard babysitters. Overall, I have really enjoyed being a Junior Science Ambassador this year and am really looking forward to everything we have planned for this semester.

Ra’fa Ali
Head of Years 7 & 8

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Visual Art Studies - Year 11

Last term the title of our unit of work was ‘Up Close and Personal’. This unit involved students taking photographs of things that had some level of significance to them and then manipulating them using Photoshop. After some experimentation, each selected their image and then reproduced this in the form of a canvas painting. As you can see for yourself, the results are fantastic!

Alannah

Aiden

Jack

Dominic

Anne-Maree King
Year 11 Visual Art Studies Teacher

Creative Generation

Last weekend, along with 1500 other state school students, Samuel Page (Year 7) and Jessica Page (Year 12) performed at the Creative Generation State Schools Onstage Spectacular. The 4 performances were a culmination of 5 months’ worth of rehearsals, over 660 hours each of weekend and after school time, committed by the students and their family. Jessica was a featured dancer of the company, performing a beautiful solo along with 18 other items in the show and Samuel was a massed dancer performing 17 items in the show. Many of the items were so close together that we only had 40 seconds to change Jess’s costume, shoes and hair before she had to go back on stage for the next item.

Show week was enormous, each day the students were called at 8:00am and didn’t finish until 10:30pm. Adding travel time to that meant the kids were up and either rehearsing or performing for 14-18 hours per day. On top of that, Samuel competed at the ‘Get the Beat’ Eisteddfod on Saturday in between shows, and Jess competed on Sunday. I just can’t explain how proud I am of these students!

Standing side stage watching each show was overwhelming. Both Jessica and Samuel performed beautifully and I was truly inspired by their commitment to their craft, their professionalism and their resilience during one of the toughest shows in which they have ever performed.

Creative Generation will be televised on Channel 10 on 12 December at 2:30pm.

Congratulations Jessica and Samuel for your outstanding achievement!

Shae Westerveld
Dance Teacher

Logan Idol

Simone Filippow
Head of Department

ENGLISH & LOTE

Year 7 English

This term, the Year 7s are studying the novel, Black Snake - The Daring of Ned Kelly whilst the Honours class is studying Mahtab’s Story. The students are going to choose an event from the novel and rewrite it from a different perspective.

By reading widely, we can understand how an author’s language choices can influence a reader to form opinions and judgments. The students are developing an understanding that a recount of the same event by a different person can give the reader another perspective and we need to carefully analyse different point of views before making a judgment.

Beverley Gurney
Year 7 English Teacher

Year 8 English

This term in Year 8 English, students are examining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in texts. Students are enjoying learning about Dreaming stories and understanding the role of these traditions in answering questions about the meaning of life. Assessment for this unit will be a persuasive discussion which will examine aspects of selected texts and their representations of Indigenous peoples’ place, history and culture.

It is also important to note that we, as a school, continue to emphasise reading and writing. Within this we are placing increasing importance on the completion of homework each week. Year 8 students receive a weekly homework sheet on a Monday which is due back completed the following Monday. A part of this weekly homework is thirty minutes of reading every night, which needs to be noted in their reading logs. Reading is important as it:

  • is fundamental to being able to function in today’s society;
  • is a vital skill when seeking employment;
  • encourages development of the mind;
  • allows for the discovery of new things;
  • increases imagination; and,
  • allows for an expansion in creativity .

It is important for all students to develop a passion for reading so they become empowered with good reading skills which are essential to their future success.

Melissa Pilcher
Year 8 English Subject Co-ordinator

Year 9 English

This term the Year 9s have launched into their novel study. There are two, much-loved classics being used: To Kill a Mockingbird with the Honours class, and The Outsiders for the mainstream classes.

Homework for this term has been compiled into booklet form so the students write their weekly homework in their booklets. This is checked every Monday and the consequence for non-submission of homework is a detention on Tuesday.

Students will also be using a ‘Reading to Learn’ booklet in class. This involves the careful study of texts, with a view to either comprehending or copying the writing style.

Assessment for this term will be a written reflection and a spoken radio interview, both based on the novel.

We look forward to really positive learning outcomes from this unit of study.

Deb Errez
Year 9 English Teacher

Cay McClelland
Head of Department

HUMANITIES/JUNIOR SCHOOLING

Humanities

Welcome back to Term 3. We have a lot going on in Humanities this term with the introduction of Geography in Years 7, 8 and 9. Students will be undertaking study on ‘Water in the World’ which focuses on how water is a renewable environmental resource. Year 8 students will be studying ‘Landforms and Landscapes’ taking into account the diverse cultures, hazards and management of landscapes. Whilst Year 9 students are enjoying the first part of learning all about ‘Biomes and Food Security’, this study takes us on an investigation of Australia’s beautiful changing landscapes and also a global tour of how we as humans impact on our environments. Year 10 students are learning all about ‘Rights and Freedoms’ which they are finding very exciting and fascinating as it takes us on a journey back into the struggle that our Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples faced, with a focus on the Stolen Generation and Mabo.

Our senior students are looking at different personalities in History and studying the Everyday Lives in the Ancient World which is providing them with an amazing scope of the ancient world. Tourism is looking at Australian Eco tourist destinations with a focus on the natural environment. Social and Community Studies is in full swing with students engaged in Australia’s place in the world, how we contribute foreign aid to less fortunate countries and discovering how this can be at times an emotive and controversial issue.

There is so much happening across all of our diverse and exciting subjects in the Humanities faculty and I look forward to continuing to see classrooms buzzing with energy and excitement as they continue their studies.

Junior Schooling

Welcome back to Term 3. It is great to see all Junior Secondary students in uniform with all the correct materials ready to learn. It is of the utmost importance that students come to school prepared for the day with the correct materials so they can be engaged immediately in the lesson and ready to work.

We are focusing heavily on changing our Homework culture here at Shailer Park State High School. Research shows that if students are participating in Homework at home with support of parents, this will further extend their knowledge and allow for a deeper understanding of the curriculum.

Homework will be checked by classroom teachers every Monday and if not completed, students will attend a 15 minute detention the following Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. During this time, students will be catching up on incomplete homework. A text message will be sent home weekly for students who receive a detention. We appreciate parent support by encouraging your child to participate in homework each afternoon.

I look forward to a great Term 3 with students engaged in every lesson, every day of every week.

Sonja Kalbaugh
Head of Department

INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICE

Youth Employment Forum Breakfast

Yean and T'Nyshe attended the Youth Employment Forum breakfast this morning where they were presented with an award from the Hon. Cameron Dick / Minister for Health for successfully being selected for a school-based traineeship within the Health Sector. This group of students is embarking on ground-breaking territory.

Congratulations girls!

Vanessa Sanchez
07 3451 2782 /
0403 853 117
Industry Liaison
Officer

P & C NEWS

Meetings

NEXT MEETING: 18 August at 6pm in the Administration block

2015 Future meeting dates: 15 September; 20 October ; 17 November

All are welcome to attend

Each meeting, our special guest speaker will provide a “spotlight on” a particular area of the school. Thank you to Ms Vanessa Sanchez, Industry Liaison Officer (ILO), who addressed our July meeting and gave us an insight into the role of the ILO in the school. If your child is looking at vocational training or employment, a traineeship or industry placement, Vanessa is one of the people who can assist with information on that pathway. Next meeting we look forward to hearing from Mr Andrew Pirie, Head of Science.

National Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nominations for the 2015 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) close on 31 July – so don’t miss out on your chance to recognise a teacher of your choice. 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! For general questions about the awards, contact NEiTA on 1800 624 487.

School Uniforms

For those of you who still need school uniforms, a reminder that the school Tuckshop has a supply of winter 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

School visit by local MP & $75,000 to upgrade amphitheatre

On the last day of Term 2, the Principal had a call from the office of our local MP, Mick de Brenni, to say that he had organised for the Education Minister, Ms Kate Jones, to visit the school on 6 July. The purpose of the visit was to view the amphitheatre area with the Minister, with the aim of getting a financial commitment to improving this area. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this visit, but the rest of our Executive team, along with student representatives and our Principal, met with Mr de Brenni and the Minister. This was a wonderful opportunity for our school to have the Minister visit and see first-hand the area in question. I thank Mr de Brenni for arranging this, and the rest of the Executive team for ensuring that we were well represented, despite this occurring during the school holidays. Following this, you may have recently seen reports in the media that SPSHS is to receive $75,000 towards upgrading the amphitheatre area outside the MPS. Further information will come in the future, but this will provide a valuable multi-purpose area that is able to be used as an external classroom, assembly area and for other events.

School representatives

Congratulations to the dance groups, sports teams and musicians who have been representing our school at various events. The P&C wishes you all the best with your remaining activities this year. A special mention also goes to the Science Department & Ambassadors for providing extra-curricular hands-on activities for students, such as the recent colourful tie dyeing experiments.

Under Review

As a P&C, we have been liaising with the school administration to provide feedback to the school and also ensure that parents are kept up-to-date with relevant information. The Student Resource Scheme (SRS) is currently under annual review, along with the change to BYO laptops and devices for all students in 2016. Further information is expected later this term. Other areas that have been discussed are homework policy, uniforms, numeracy and literacy, sun safety and ways to access funding via grants or fundraising activities.

We have been advised that the school website is under review. It is hoped that in the future a document will be produced by the school and uploaded to the website to assist families, with suggestions about who to contact within the school in certain circumstances. In the meantime, for general questions or appointments, contact the school office, where one of the administration team will direct your call/email to the relevant person.

Woolworths “Earn & Learn” promotion

SPSHS has signed up for the Woolworths “Earn & Learn” promotion. Through this program we will be able to get new educational resources for our school and all we need you to do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths.

From Wednesday 15 July to Tuesday 8 September, we are collecting Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers. You will get one Woolworths Earn & Learn sticker for every $10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the Woolworths Earn & Learn sticker onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet and when it’s complete, the Sticker Sheet can be dropped into the Collection Box here at the school or at your local Woolworths. The more we collect, the greater the amount of valuable resources we are able to receive.

At the end of the promotion, we’ll be able to get some great new equipment. The range is extensive and offers lots of items ideal for our students – including resources for Maths, English, Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sport and for our library. If you’d like to know more, visit www.wooworths.com.au/earnandlearn .

Jo Quelch
P & C Assn President

READING & WRITING

The only book you need
to support assignment writing

This little gem, ‘How to Write What You Want to Say…’ by Pat Hipwell, is an excellent resource for assisting students writing assignments. Whatever the genre, from classifying to analysing, elaborating or justifying, and let us not forget persuading, this little book will give you the vocabulary and sentence examples to prompt students to write a more effective piece.

Can be found online between $17-$20.

Get Reading! Why read for pleasure?

Like anything else, reading is a skill that becomes better with practice. Reading for pleasure is critical for ensuring that the practice needed to become fluent becomes part of the learner’s everyday life, and is not just seen as a classroom-based activity. Children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at school than their peers, according to new research from the Institute of Education.

Free App: Snap Type

This is an application that allows students to take a photograph and immediately type onto it. This means they can take a picture of a worksheet and type the answers or note straight onto the sheet. There is no need for PDF files. As many students have iPads, this is an ideal tool for saving work and parents get to view what their child has learned. This can then also be emailed to teachers.

Free Books - 23,469 Classics To Go

The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library In Your Pocket. For students who like to read on the go, download to your phone or ipad.

A novel new way to read about all the super heroes in Marvel Comics app. This is free and should encourage even the most reluctant readers to read!

Dawn Hughes
Head of Department

SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE

What’s Behind Bullying behaviours?

Br: Dr Lyn O'Grady in the KidsMatter

Bullying happens in a social environment. In recent years, we have begun to understand the role of bystanders as witnesses who may encourage the bullying, or could be harnessed to intervene and stop it. We also now know that witnessing bullying can be distressing, so helping bystanders to feel empowered to do something about it is vital.

The complexity of bullying behaviours in various circumstances makes it really difficult to understand. There is a range of theories including:

  • bullying as something that’s learnt from ideas about power imbalance
  • even genetic links to violence

In many cases, when a child finds that bullying works for them, they are more likely to continue to do it. In my view, children can turn to bullying when they:

  • experience difficulties with their social, emotional or communication skills and are trying to get their needs met from family or community;
  • decide to fight back in response to being bullied themselves, particularly if they feel that nothing else is working for them;
  • gain a sense of control and reward from bullying, which enhances their self-esteem and perceived social standing (this is particularly the case when children have limited capacity for empathy and tolerance of others); and/or
  • have an emerging mental health disorder, such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder (in which case bullying is part of a bigger issue).

It can help to remember that previous generations considered bullying to be a normal, even character-building, part of life. We know that is no longer right as many who bully go on to have unhappy relationships.

SO WHAT CAN PARENTS DO IF THEIR CHILD HAS BEEN BULLYING OTHERS?

Overall, a child who bullies (or is at risk of bullying) will benefit from:

  • learning empathy and being taught to notice and think about others and how they are feeling (probably the most important aspect of this work);
  • receiving strong, consistent messages that bullying is not okay;
  • developing their universal social and emotional skills;
  • developing their problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills (so long as the child is showing some empathy);
  • learning to be accepting and tolerant of others, and inclusive of those who may be different to them;
  • receiving strong messages about the importance of positive relationships and getting along with others;
  • knowing how to respond to bullying, including which adults to tell; and
  • having responsive adults around them who listen and act when they share concerns about bullying.

If your young person needs further support, contact:

Headspace – 3804 4200
Your Family Doctor for a Better Health Outcomes Plan to talk to a Psychologist
The BRAVE Program at UQ is good for those struggling with anxiety. There is an online program.
Of course you can talk with any of the support staff at the school.
Good Health.

Michelle Clekovic
School Based Youth Health Nurse
School Based Youth Health - Brisbane South
Children's Health QLD
0447 161 221

Springwood SHS – Mondays, Thursdays and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Shailer Park SHS - Tuesdays, Fridays and 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Michelle
School-based Youth
Health Nurse

SCIENCE

Junior Physics Olympiad 2015

The following was written by Makayla Henderson:

Over the recent school holidays, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to participate in the 2015, Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad. The Physics Olympiad is a program aimed to introduce selected Year 10 students from across Queensland and New South Wales, to Physics and University life. Over the course of the 5 days for which the event was held, I travelled to and from the University of Queensland, where I partook in lectures and tutes, ventured the campus and conducted experiments with the whole experience culminating in an excursion to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. I spent the week with a group of amazing people with whom I have stayed in touch and created memories which I am sure to never forget. This week was extremely enjoyable and gave me a great insight to both Physics and University life. I thoroughly encourage others who are given this incredible opportunity to seize it and make the most of it, as it is truly an unforgettable experience.

Makayla Henderson
Year 10 student

Andrew Pirie
Head of Department

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SCHOOL SECURITY FENCE AND GATES

The school now has a Security Fence surrounding the school buildings and along particular school boundaries which enhances the day-to-day safety of the school community and provides a deterrent to possible vandalism and break and entering during after hours.

The school also has the ability to work towards improving school attendance and school participation by limiting the open access gates during school hours, ensuring that students arriving after 8:50am each day and departing prior to 2:50pm must report via the Administration Block.

Limiting open access gates will also decrease the amount of students leaving the school grounds for any period of time during the day without authorisation.

The following gates are to be closed between the period 8:50am and 2:50pm each school day:

  • Double Access Entry Gate (staff and deliveries only) on Cornubia Park Drive
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate on Cornubia Park Drive
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate on the northern side of Performing Arts Block (Pathway to and from Oval)

The following gates will be the only gates opened during 8:50am and 2:50pm each school day:

  • Double Access Entry Gate (staff only access) on Bulwarna Street
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate on Bulwarna Street
  • Double Access Entry Gate (Administration, Emergency Services and Utilities Services only) on Bulwarna Street
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate below Administration Block
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate – Bus Area – Leaf Street
  • Pedestrian Access Entry Gate – Carpark – Leaf Street

Jacki Lane-Marshall
Business Services Manager

Do you have a child with a chronic illness? How are their brothers and sisters going?

Research Study as part of a Psychological Science Honours Degree at the University of Queensland.

My name is Kathryn Hales, and I am conducting a research study as part of a Psychological Science Honours Degree at the University of Queensland.

Tens of thousands of Australian children suffer from one or more chronic health conditions, and these illnesses and the treatments that go along with them can have a major impact on the entire family. My research aims to find out more about how we can best support parents and “healthy” siblings of children with chronic health conditions.

I am keen to reach as many interested parents as possible. The following is text regarding the study that has been cleared by the University of Queensland ethics department for advertisement (Ethics Approval Number: 15-PSYCH-4-123-JH).

Do you have a child with a chronic illness? How are their brothers and sisters going?

Researchers from the University of Queensland are seeking parents with at least one child with any chronic illness (for example; Asthma, Diabetes, Eczema, Epilepsy, and Cystic Fibrosis) and at least one well child (without any chronic illnesses, aged 6 – 12 years). The researcher will be conducting home visits and performing interviews with one parent and one sibling of the child who has the chronic illness. Total duration will be less than 60 minutes. Topics of discussion will be based around the impact of the chronic illness on the well children within the family home. The findings of this study will help inform future parenting interventions for children and siblings living within a home with chronic illness. Participants will go into a draw for a chance to win one of two $50 Coles Group and Myer gift cards. For more details please contact Kathryn Hales on 0487 642 566 or at kathryn.hales@uqconnect.edu.au .

Aviation Careers Expo

The 2015 Aviation Careers Expo is back for its 15th year, offering aspiring aviation professionals the chance to get one step closer to their dream career in the sky. Don’t forget to lock Saturday 22 August 10am - 4pm into your calendars!

The 2015 Aviation Careers Expo will be held at Aviation Australia’s state-of-the-art training facilities in the Brisbane International Airport Precinct. The Aviation Careers Expo is set to showcase the biggest and best in the aviation industry, with training demonstrations, seminars and a world class static aircraft display for all to enjoy.

With over 2000 attendees last year, this year’s expo will offer non-stop action, with a unique experience offered to the general public to experience the adrenaline-fuelled world of aviation.

This year’s event will indulge aviation enthusiasts in a rare and unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most iconic aircraft in both the defence and aviation industries, with over 35 expected to be showcased on the tarmac. For aspiring pilots, the sky is the limit, with two simulators operating on the day and ready for take-off to a destination of their choice. That’s not all! The usual seminar's program will be running, providing attendees with the chance to speak with a range of industry professionals who are experts in their field.

Attendees will also witness aircraft evacuations performed by Aviation Australia’s cabin crew students and captivating underwater evacuations by the RACQ CareFlight team.

With something for everyone, the Aviation Careers Expo is an event not to be missed.

Register your attendance here: http://bit.ly/1AKf0Yb

The Aviation Careers Expo can also be found on Facebook or Twitter.

Tiana Prudden
Marketing and Events Co-ordinator
P. +61(0)7 3860 0995
F. +61(0)7 3860 0911
Tiana.Prudden@aviationaustralia.aero

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