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Issue No 8 Newsletter of Ayr State High School Friday 28 June 2017

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Cook Overcomes Banks To Win Athletics!!by Ms Courtney Carrigan, Sports Co-ordinator

The Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held over five days of competition with the main carnival on Friday 21 July. The week

started with the running of the 3000m on Monday and the 1500m on Wednesday, with high participation in both events. Spirit day on Tuesday was fun and colourful with students dressed in house

colours/themes and the traditional skits performed. The field events were held mid-day Thursday, with a strong competitive spirit across the houses. The stage was now set for the track and standard events at Friday’s Carnival.The day started with a quick assembly and it was straight down to competition in the first standard events. Throughout the day, Macquarie and Banks led the charge with their enthusiasm, passion and support for team-mates with Macquarie taking out the spirit stick. Banks started the day with a five point lead and tussled with Cook throughout the day but it was Cook who took a stranglehold on first position mid-way through the day. Macquarie battled hard for third place with Phillip falling away from the pack as the lead at

the top grew greater. Cook’s dominance was evident again, winning for the ninth straight year. Banks maintained second place with Macquarie in third place and Phillip in fourth place. The final scores were Cook - 2286, Banks - 2102, Macquarie - 2049, Phillip - 1946.

The Ayr High Footrace, a handicapped (staggered start) 100 metre sprint, was run again this year. A female and male race were run, containing the fastest 100m sprinters from all six age-groups (U12-U19). Mareeka Campbell and Brent Barnett (both U14’s) were winners of the race, claiming $50 each. It was a great spectacle with all remaining students and staff lining the side of the track to cheer and support the runners in the final event of the day.There were eleven records broken over the carnival. Congratulations to the following students - Dylan Meinicke (U12 400m, 800m, 200m), Jack Gimson (U12 Javelin), Cameron Wellington (U12 Triple Jump, High Jump), Demi Tudehope (U12 200m) and Helena Cason (U14 Shot Put, Discus). Congratulations must go to the age champions who delivered outstanding performances, particularly

Dylan Meinicke (U12) who won the “Individual Athletics Champion” trophy which recognizes the highest points scorer of the Carnival. Dylan finished with 148 points. Special mention to Emma Donovan (U14), who finished second overall with 124 points, and Giselle Le Feuvre (U13) and Sharni Wight (U19) finishing with an impressive 120 points.A squad will be selected from this carnival and will compete at the Burdekin Interschool Athletics Carnival on Friday 18 August at Home Hill State High School. (Continued Page 3)

Spirit Stick - Macquarie

Winners - Cook

Dylan Meinicke

Age ChampionsBack LtoR: Dylan Meinicke, Damon Pitcher, Ben Ruskin, Luke McNee, Dion Papadimitriou, Wesley O’RourkeFront LtoR: Kya Olsen, Giselle Le Feuvre, Ashley Green, Emma Donovan, Aletheia Pacey, Sharni Wight

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by Mr Craig Whittred, Principal Editorial - Newsletter No. 8 28/07/17

From the Principal Welcome to Ayr State High SchoolOur school acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land. Today, they are still the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land. Further to this, our school acknowledges there are other Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Island people who have lived, worked and contributed to the cultural heritage of our community.

Ayr High Human Powered Vehicle Team

by Mr Jamie Vacher, HPV Co-ordinator

During Term 2, students from Year 10 and 11 have been busy training, hoping to be part of Ayr High’s team that

travels 1000 km to Maryborough to compete in the 24 hour Technology Challenge, which is an event where eight riders

and two support crew race 140 other purpose built recumbent bikes from all over the state. The race begins midday Saturday 9 September and ends midday Sunday 10 September. Last year, both teams travelled over 500 km in the 24 hours and finished in the top third of teams. The junior team also won an award for best presented vehicle and team.The senior boys team this year consists of Dion Papadimitriou, Kai Northwood, Riley Horan, Kade Harch, Reece Heuir, Darcy Horan, Daniel Ballin, Daniel Huckett, Justin Marchesini and Ethan Bell.The senior mixed team includes Sam Green, Keagan Flynn, Ky Whittred, Breanna Rummeny, Chloe Stephens, Chloe Rehbein, Aletheia Pacey, Shannen Wood, Franka Hicks and Mackenzie Holmes.Congratulations to Maree Mulcahy, who was the winner of the money tree raffle. Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle. Funds raised will help our teams get to the Challenge.

Welcome back to Term 3! Term 3 has started off with a real

bang. In the first week we celebrated NAIDOC week at Ayr High which saw a touch carnival run throughout the week, activities and information about Australian Indigenous culture on each day. Thursday was our celebration day which started with an assembly in the morning. At the assembly, Diamond Heron, Indigenous Vice-Captain, did a welcome to country which included a smoking ceremony performed by the Gudjuda Rangers. This was followed by an absolutely fantastic display of traditional dancing with three student groups performing. We had a girl’s South Sea Islander dance troupe, followed by a boy and girl Torres Strait Islander dance troupe and to finish was the boys Aboriginal Dance group. It was a truly inspiring presentation of our indigenous students proudly showcasing their indigenous culture and heritage.Following the assembly, the Indigenous studies class ran activities showcasing Australian Indigenous cultures for our Year 7 students. The students had a great time and participated in all the activities.This was followed by traditional foods being offered at first and second breaks. Fried scones, damper and Kup Murri chicken, pork and vegetables were all on the menu and were delicious.

A big thank you goes out to all our staff who were involved, the Indigenous studies students, all the performers and all community members who came to support our NAIDOC celebrations.Week 2 was dominated by our Athletics Carnival with long distance running events happening at lunch times throughout the week, Spirit Day on Tuesday and Field Events on Thursday afternoon and the major event on Friday. The participation was very high by all houses, which is fantastic to see. Congratulations to the winning house Cook, along with Macquarie for winning the Spirit Stick. Well done to all competitors, students and staff. It was a great week.Whilst all of these extra-curricular events have been happening we haven’t lost sight of our main purpose of delivering the curriculum in the classrooms. Semester 1 report cards were issued on Monday 24 July with Parent/Carer/Student/Teacher interviews to take place on Monday 31 July from 3.30 - 6.30 pm. Information about how to and when bookings will become open was issued with the report cards and on our Facebook page. I would encourage all parent/carers to attend and to also bring along their sons and daughters to allow them to participate in the process as well.Coming up on Sunday 6 August we will be holding a Parent/Carer

Information and Open morning for all prospective students and their parents and carers. The morning will run from 9.00 - 11.30 am. We will be asking some of our students to help showcase the school by performing/demonstrating some of the fantastic activities that they are involved in at school. A letter will be coming home with any of the students who will be chosen or volunteer to help showcase our great school. Yours in education

Craig WhittredPrincipal

Senior boys working up a sweat at lunchtime training.

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Interhouse Athletics Records:U/12 Brody Ferguson (CK) Discus 22.29 (17.41) Jack Gimson (MQ) Javelin 23.16 (20.31) Dylan Meinicke (PH) 200m 31.26 (32.37) 400m 1:17.36 (1:19.84) 800m 2:58.18 (3:00.84) Demi Tudehope (CK) 200m 32.14 (32.24) Cameron Wellington (CK) High Jump 1.38 (1.3) Triple Jump 7.76 (7.25) Ellie-Mae Wellington (MQ) Shot Put 7.85 (7.69) U/14 Helena Cason (PH) Discus 26.66 (25.15) Shot Put 10.44 (10.11)

LtoR: Ellie-Mae Wellington, Dylan Meinicke, Brody Ferguson, Demi Tudehope, Jack GimsonAbsent from photo: Helena Cason, Cameron Wellington

Interhouse Athletics Carnival (Continued from Page 1)

The success of the carnival was due to the enthusiastic input of House Captains, Year 12 students and House teachers and many school staff who helped in

preparing, supervising or officiating. They are thanked for their efforts as are Mrs Carlile, Jenni Southern (BluePrint) and the Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students who provided food; Interact Club who sold drinks and nibbles for the day; and the Ayr Lifesaving Club, A & B Rural, Elders and McDonalds for the use of their tents. Special thanks goes to Mr Shane Baxter, House Captains, Lyam Loring and Brodyn Cowan, Mr Rob Smith (Groundskeeper), Miss Victoria Augostis and the many students who helped in preparation of the carnival. Your efforts are appreciated.

100m Footrace WinnersMareeka Campbell and Brent Barnett

DIV. AGE CHAMPION HOUSE PTS. RUNNER-UP HOUSE PTS.

U12Kya Olsen Cook 79 Jannet Rawiri Banks 69

Dylan Meinicke Phillip 148 Jack Gimson Macquarie 100

U13Giselle Le Feuvre Cook 120 Hannah Lewis Macquarie 82

Damon Pitcher Banks 105 Colby Lennox Phillip 83

U14Ashley Green Banks 96 Carmena Baragud Phillip 57

Ben Ruskin Banks 85 Sam VaeVae Pare Macquarie 81

U15Emma Donovan Cook 124 Mekah Bonato Macquarie 94

Luke McNee Banks 84 Jack Moore Cook 77

U16Aletheia Pacey Macquarie 82 Chiara Ferrando Macquarie 66

Dion Papadimitriou Banks 116 Jayden Caltabiano Cook 82

U19Sharni Wight Cook 120 Lauren Bozzetto Banks 73

Wesley O’Rourke Phillip 78 Ryan Beckman Cook 67

BSS Track & FieldHome Hill State High School

1500 m - Mon 7 Aug800 m - Mon 14 AugCarnival - Fri 18 Aug

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Thank YouThe PE Department recently

received a generous donation of tennis balls from Sophie Sutcliffe’s (Year 12) grandparents who run Moore Park Beach Tennis Club near Bundaberg. This generosity is much appreciated.

Interschool Touch 18/07/17U13 Girls:vs BCHS 1 - 7 LossU13 Boys:vs BCHS Forfeit LossU15 Girls:vs BCHS 1 - 5 LossU15 Boys:vs BCHS 5 - 10 LossU19 Girls:vs BCHS 6 - 2 WinU19 Boys:vs BCHS 3 - 5 LossInterschool Touch 25/07/17U13 Girls:vs HHSHS 1 - 4 LossU13 Boys:vs HHSHS 4 - 3 WinU15 Girls:vs HHSHS 7 - 0 WinU15 Boys:vs HHSHS 5 - 0 WinU19 Girls:vs HHSHS Forfeit WinU19 Boys:vs HHSHS Win

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Upcoming Events31 Jul Parent/Carer/Teacher Interviews (3.30 - 6.30 pm)1 Aug ICAS English Competition Yr 6 Transition Visit Interschool Touch (3.30 - 5.00 pm)2 Aug Yr 6 Transition Visit Interschool Rugby 7’s (3.30 - 5.00 pm)3 Aug Yr 12 QCS Practice Writing Test (S1/2) Interact Meeting (2nd break)4 Aug Teacher vs Student - Mixed Hockey (2nd break)6 Aug Ayr High Open Morning (9.00 - 11.30 am)7 Aug Instrumental Music & Choir Primary Schools

Workshop BSS Track & Field 1500m (HHSHS) P&C Meeting (7.30 pm, Resource Centre)8 Aug Interschool Touch Final (3.30 - 5.00 pm) Yr 10 into 11 Subject Information Evening

(5.30 pm)9 Aug Interschool Rugby 7’s (3.30 - 5.00 pm)10 Aug School Disco (7 - 10 pm, Ayr Showgrounds Hall)11 Aug Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Forms Due14 Aug BSS Track & Field 800m (HHSHS)15 Aug ICAS Maths Competition16 Aug Interschool Rugby 7’s Final (3.30 - 5.00 pm)17 Aug Music Support Meeting (5.30 pm, A14) Yr 11 Fire and Road Safety (S2) Student Council Meeting (2nd break)18 Aug Burdekin Readers and Writers - Author visit BSS Track & Field (HHSHS, Yr 9/10 Spectators)21-25 Aug Literacy & Numeracy Week21 Aug Yr 12 QTAC Parent/Carer Information Evening

(Resource Centre)22 Aug Motivational Media Yr 10 Set Plan Interviews (3.30 - 7.00 pm)24 Aug Yr 10 Set Plan Interviews (3.30 - 7.00 pm)

2017 Early School Leavers Survey

The Queensland Government is conducting its annual statewide survey of students who left

school in Years 10, 11 and prior to completing Year 12 during 2016. The Early School Leavers survey is a short, confidential survey that collects information about what young people are doing the year after leaving school. Between July and August, students who left school in Years 10, 11 and prior to completing Year 12 last year can expect to receive an invitation to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office to complete the survey. Please encourage them to take part. For more information, visit www.education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.

NQ Sports Selection

Recently, Demi Tudehope (Year 7) was selected in the Burdekin 12

years Softball Team.Last weekend, the team competed well at the North Queensland Trials that were held in Proserpine.All the girls played really well and greatly improved from last year. Demi displayed great enthusiasm, team spirit and skills and was chosen in the Northern team and will compete at the 12 Years Girls Softball State Championships to be held in early September in Brisbane.Well done and good luck Demi!

State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP)

The Music Department

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June saw three Year 8

Ayr High Students, Lauren Raitelli, Clara Hutton and Brooklyn Ivory, attend the prestigious State Honours Ensemble Program. The girls were accepted into the program along with 200 other North Queensland middle school students. The three day program was held at Ryan Catholic College in Townsville and finished with an awesome concert on Sunday afternoon, showcasing the hard work of all students. The girls participated in the vocal section learning 6 pieces in total. Lauren Raitelli said, ‘It was awesome and we all learnt a lot!’, with Brooklyn and Clara agreeing they also learnt a lot, ‘especially about posture and technique’. Thank you to the Music Support Group who covered the full attendance fee for all three girls.

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Naidoc Weekby Diamond Heron, Indigenous

Vice Captain

This year the school ran Naidoc Week from 10 - 15 July. The

Indigenous Studies class hosted activities for the whole school in both lunches throughout the week. The Year 11 and 12 Indigenous students did the Juru Walk down at Plantation Park with a few of the Gudjuda Rangers. The walk provided insight into local significant sites and bush tucker. The Rangers also contributed to our school Naidoc Day by doing a smoking ceremony at our whole school assembly.The Indigenous Studies class also ran an Interhouse Touch Carnival starting Tuesday and hosted a final, versing the Indigenous All Stars on the Friday, to culminate the week. As part of the touch games, there were Under 15 teams and Open teams from each sporting house. The final winners were the Under 15 Indigenous All Stars and the Opens saw a tie between Banks house and the Indigenous All Stars. The Naidoc Day celebration was on Thursday 13 July where we had traditional dancing (Hula Dancers, Aboriginal Dancers and Torres Strait Islanders Dancers) which involved lots of students and community. There were Year 7 activities run over two sessions and then for lunch we had a traditional Kup Murri of pork and vegetables and rice. To end the day we had a relaxing game of trivia and prizes. The whole Naidoc week was a successful celebration of culture and understanding and heaps of fun for everyone involved.

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From the Guidance Office…by Mrs Sarah Matthews, Guidance Officer

CareersWow, it is been a busy Term 2 and 3 in regards to careers. At Ayr State High school we have had a number of career events happening. These include:• Year 10 Careers Day • Apprenticeship Readiness Evening• James Cook University (JCU) ExperienceWe have many more exciting events coming up during the remainder of Term 3, including: • Year 10 Career Pathways Meet/Interviews • Year 11/12 JCU Visit• Year 10 SET planning Meetings/Interviews • Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Information Evening• Year 12 Pathway Lessons • Year 12 QTAC Parent Information Evening

Careers DayOn Friday 16 June 2017, Ayr State High School and Home Hill State High School came together for their annual Careers Day. The Careers Day is the culminating activity for the Year 10 Careers Programs at both schools. Throughout the program, students have been getting to know themselves better and investigating the range of options available for them when they finish school. The purpose of the program is to give students well rounded information to inform their subject selections for their senior years starting in 2018. On the day we had over 50 speakers from local businesses, education centres and beyond. A vast array of local employers were on hand to guide the students and answer all questions about getting into their specialised industry. The Burdekin Shire’s Mayor, Councillor Lyn McLaughlin, opened the day with a keynote presentation on the range of careers available within the Burdekin Shire Council. She also gave some interesting insight into the changes that she has made throughout her career, and how she came to be the Mayor of the Burdekin Shire today. It was great to see all 90 students engaged throughout the day whilst participating in discussions with employees from local business. Travis Richards, SunWater, also gave a very insightful and engaging keynote presentation about his career journey. From not achieving quite what he’d hoped for initially, to maintaining a good attitude and determination to get where he is today, as an Engineer and Manager of SunWater.

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From the Guidance Office…(Continued)

Apprenticeship Readiness EveningOn Wednesday, 21 June 2017 Ayr State High School ran its inaugural Apprenticeship Readiness Evening. Despite being on State of Origin night, we had approximately 60 parents/carers and students attend. Next year we plan to hold the event at a larger venue due to its popularity. On the night, parents/carers and students heard from five companies about the apprenticeship recruitment process. They also had an opportunity to engage with aptitude and dexterity tests. Parents/Carers and students reported that the night was extremely helpful and informative. There were some key points and common themes in each presentation for students to keep in mind. In case you missed it, here they are:• Try to complete a range of work experience with different companies • Practise your interview skills as much as possible; many large companies have panel interviews which can be daunting • If you are applying for a technical trade, keep a portfolio of your work with photos of projects that you have been working

on• Put aside a couple of hours to complete your application, unfinished applications will be automatically rejected • Make sure you have met all of the prerequisites for the job, eg you need Maths B to be an electrician• Employers look at all aspects of your report cards including behaviour and effort comments as well as your attendance • Discuss your ability to work as part of a team. You may be required to work in a team during the recruitment process • There are large numbers of applications for a very limited number of jobs• You may be required to work at locations that aren’t in the Burdekin and will need to have your own transport• You need to be able to talk about why you applied for the job or why you are interested in the job. ‘Because mum told me

to apply’ is not an answer that will get you through • Most jobs will be advertised between June and August on Seek and in the local paper• Have an adult proofread your resume and cover letter to avoid mistakes.

James Cook University ExperienceOn Tuesday 11 July, thirty of our University bound students travelled to Townsville for the James Cook University Experience 2017. It was a fabulous day where students had a chance to experience university life for a day. The program included two lectures of the student’s choice according to their career goals. Students also had a choice of three breakout sessions including: • Balancing the Budget - How to afford University - Tips and Tricks for living away

from home• Top Tips for Application Based Programs• Accommodation Tour.All of the students agreed that the day was very informative with many students coming away confident in their career choices.

Parenting after Divorce and Separation

Separation and divorce can be a stressful and challenging time

for parents and children. It can put children at risk for emotional and behavioural problems, poor academic achievement, and ongoing relationship problems. Parents also may also experience increased depression, anxiety and stress.It is important that families have access to evidence-based preventative interventions. Researchers at the University of South Australia and The University of Queensland are developing an online intervention to support parents during this transition. They are encouraging parents to have an input into what is important to go in the program and what their needs are.Interested parents can learn more about the study and complete a brief online survey at https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/pads.

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