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Week 6 Term 3 2020

Principal's NewsPrincipal's News

Explicit Improvement AgendaExplicit Improvement Agenda

In 2020, Gordonvale State High School is working on four keyimprovement areas.

Key ImprovementKey ImprovementAreaArea

(represented by(represented byarrows)arrows)

By working on these areas, we are hopingBy working on these areas, we are hopingto achieve improved (represented asto achieve improved (represented asoutcomes in the box above the arrows):outcomes in the box above the arrows):

A Culture thatPromotesLearning

· school organisation

· student attendance

· student behaviour and staff managementof student behaviour

· student, staff and communityengagement

· student and school leadership

DifferentiatedTeaching andLearning

· case management of learning supportstudents, students with disability andvulnerable and at risk students.

Expert TeachingTeam

· teaching through focused observationsand feedback.

SystematicCurriculumDelivery

· planning, teaching and assessment.

The oranges circles that wrap around the arrows represent ourways of working.

AttendanceAttendance

Low school attendance is commonly associated with loweracademic achievement, leaving school early and decreasedopportunities for future employment. Every day counts andthis year we will be continuing to focus on improving student

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attendance and reducing unexplained absences. I stronglyencourage parents/carers to monitor their child’s attendanceand place school as a priority over functions, holidays and otherevents which often see students away from school.

Parents can support their child in attending school regularly by:

Are you having problems getting your child to attend school forsome of these reasons?

If so, a set routine can help:

Year Level CertificateYear Level Certificate

In 2021, we will be introducing school-based Year LevelCertificates (YLC) in Years 7 to 10. Please see our website forfurther information.

https://gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au/curriculum/subjects-and-programs/year-level-certificates

Policy ReviewsPolicy Reviews

At the start of the year, the Department of Education releasedthe Student Code of Conduct guideline. Schools have 2020 todevelop their Student Code of Conduct for implementation in2021. The Student Code of Conduct will replace the school’sResponsible Behaviour Plan. As part of this work, the school isreviewing our policies and procedures associated with studentbehaviour. The following policies have been reviewed inconsultation with staff, Student Council and P&C. Please seeour website for all policies and procedures.

Behaviour Expectations

Detention Policy

Prohibited Items

Temporary Removal of Student Property

P&CP&C

Congratulations to our P&C President Karen Ronlund on beingrecognised by Curtis Pitt MP for her community service.

Our next P&C meeting is Monday 19th October from 6:00pm inthe Library.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Guaranteed University AdmissionGuaranteed University Admission

Year 12 students have had the opportunity to apply forguaranteed admission into university. Congratulations to Emily,Kaicey and Monique on their successful admission to tertiarystudies.

Emily ~ Bachelor of Medicine ~ Australian National University

Kaicey ~ Bachelor of Parademic Science ~ Central QueenslandUniversity

Monique ~ Bachelor of Primary Teaching ~ Central QueenslandUniversity

• Attend school events in order to develop arelationship with the school and your child’s teachers

• Read the school newsletter

• Supervise homework

• Ask your child about their day

• Staying up to late at night

• Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning

• Unable to find their uniform, school bag, books, etc.

• Slow to eat breakfast

• Failure to complete their homework

• Assessment is due

• Watching TV

• They want to go shopping

• It’s their birthday.

• Have a set time to go to bed and get out of bed

• Organise their uniform and school bag ready thenight before

• Set a time for starting and finishing breakfast

• Set a time for daily homework activities includingassessment

• Speak about school positively

• Be firm, send your child to school each and everyday

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Student Free DayStudent Free Day

Please be advised that Friday 4th September 2020 is a studentfree day.

Courageous ParentingCourageous Parenting

For parents who want to raise confident, resilient andempowered daughters, COURAGEOUSCOURAGEOUS PARENTINGPARENTING is atransformative 8-week online and interactive program thatprovides the techniques, strategies and tools to help youimprove your communication and connection with yourdaughter.

What differentiates this from other ’online’ programs isthe personal advice and support Dr Diane Harner(Neuroscientist, Adolescent Counsellor) and Tanya Meessmann(Founder of Girl Shaped Flames) will be offering throughout thefull 8 weeks. Being a small cohort, the group be diving into

individual issues and situations on weekly video calls and dailyin the private facebook group.

Backed by neuroscience, it will enable you to:

Find out more and secure your place via this link

Courageous Parenting For parents who want to raise confident,resilient and empowered daughters, COURAGEOUSPARENTING is a transformative 8-week online and interactiveprogram that provides the techniques, strategies and tools tohelp you improve your communication and connection withyour daughter. What differentiates this from other ’online’programs is the personal advice and support Dr Diane Harner(Neuroscientist, Adolescent Counsellor) and Tanya Meessmann(Founder of Girl Shaped Flames) will be offering throughoutthe full 8 weeks. Being a small cohort, the group be divinginto individual issues and situations on weekly video calls anddaily in the private facebook group. Backed by neuroscience,it will enable you to: • Understand how to connect with yourdaughter • Navigate challenges such as setting boundaries,experiencing ‘push back’ and the sensation of ‘losing’ yourdaughter as she pulls away during the teenage years • Haveconfidence that you’re doing the best you can to support yourdaughter’s development • To provide the best support andguidance places are strictly limited to only 15 participants, andcommences on the 31st August, 2020. Find out more andsecure your place via this link https://girlshapedflames.com/courageous-parenting/

Ms Heather Murry - PrincipalMs Heather Murry - Principal

Deputy Principal - StudentDeputy Principal - StudentServicesServices

2020 Presentation Evening2020 Presentation Evening

In the last newsletter, we advised families of the date for the2020 Presentation Evening. The article explained the changes

• Understand how to connect with your daughter.

• Navigate challenges such as setting boundaries,experiencing ‘push back’ and the sensation of‘losing’ your daughter as she pulls away during theteenage years.

• Have confidence that you’re doing the best you canto support your daughter’s development.

• To provide the best support and guidance places arestrictly limited to only 15 participantslimited to only 15 participants, andcommences on the 31st August, 2020.

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to the format, introducing a Junior and Senior Ceremony thatallows the school to apply COVID safe practices.

The Presentation Evening - Junior Ceremony will commence at6:00pm for junior students. This ceremony will celebrate thesuccess of students in Years 7 to 9. The following awards willbe presented at this ceremony:

The Senior Ceremony will commence at 7:30pm; this ceremonywill celebrate the success of students in Years 10 to 12.Students have been provided the details of the new structure tothe Junior and Senior Ceremony during House Groups, as thereare significant changes to the announcement of senior awardsceremony due to the new ATAR system.

Students studying General Subjects will not be able to beawarded a subject award until after the results of their externalexams have been provided to the school. These results willalso delay the announcement of the Senior Dux. The schoolvalues the importance of acknowledging the outstanding effortsthese students have made towards their studies throughouttheir school life therefore a Recognition Ceremony will be heldat the start of the 2021 school year to publicly recognise thesestudents and their achievements. This event will be an anopportunity for the school to invite the 2020 students to receivetheir awards. Although we are unable to present all awardsat the Presentation Evening, the following awards will still bepresented this year:

Mrs Davida Laney - Deputy Principal (Student Services)Mrs Davida Laney - Deputy Principal (Student Services)

Deputy Principal - CurriculumDeputy Principal - Curriculum

Preparation for Year 12 External ExamsPreparation for Year 12 External Exams

Year 12 students studying General subjects will commencetheir external exams on Monday 26th October and these willcontinue through until Tuesday 17th November. The externalexam schedule is available at https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/senior/snr_ext_assess_timetable_2020.pdf

To help prepare our Year 12 students, we will be holding mockexams to provide an opportunity for students to:

• Academic Distinction/Merit

• Personal Excellence

• Subject Awards

• Junior Dux

• Junior Citizenship

• Junior Sports

• District/Regional Sports Representation

• Junior Cultural

• Junior Leader

• Indigenous Encouragement Award

• Academic distinction/merit

• Academic recognition

• Personal Excellence

• Subject Awards – applied subjects only

• ADF Awards for Leadership and STEM

• Senior Culture

• Des Trannore for Citizenship

• Caltex all rounder

• Senior Executives’ Award for Leadership

• Member for Mulgrave Youth Volunteer

• Brett Moller’s Captains Acknowledgement inLeadership

• Warren Pitt Bursary

• Vocational Awards

• Shelia Skinner for Environmental

• RSL Spirit of ANZAC

• QATSIF

• Senior Sports

• Robin Duncan Memorial for Sportsmanship

• District/Regional Sports Representation

• House Cup

• see what types of questions and tasks will berequired in an external exam.

• become familiar with the procedures and protocolsfor an external exam including:

◦ seating arrangements.

◦ allowable equipment.

◦ asking for help.

◦ leaving the room.

• practice exam time-management skills.

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During mock exams students will be required to attend schoolas usual. Normal classes or tutorials will also be running.

All GeneralGeneral subjects will have at least one mock exam (withScience and Maths subjects having two).

EssentialEssential EnglishEnglish and EssentialEssential MathematicsMathematics will have a practiceCommon Internal Assessment Task on the first day of the mockexams.

FilmFilm TelevisionTelevision andand NewNew MediaMedia and MusicMusic students will beprovided with a school laptop so they can listen to or viewdigital stimulus materials.

Students studying SpecialistSpecialist MathsMaths through DistanceEducaiton will also complete two mock exams.

Mock exams (as well as the External Exams) will be held in theLibrary.

The mock exams are scheduled from Thursday 3rd Septemberto Friday 11th September 2020 as follows:

Subject Selection for 2021Subject Selection for 2021

In Year 8 students study a Language, two Arts subjects andtwo Technology subjects (as well as English, Maths, Science,Humanities and HPE).

In Year 9 students study three elective subjects (as well asEnglish, Maths, Science, Humanities and HPE).

In Year 10 students study four elective subjects (as well asEnglish, Maths, Science, History and HPE).

This week we distributed subject selection forms to our Years 7to 9 students. The purpose of the subject selection process isfor students to identify which of the elective subjects they wouldprefer to study. Sometimes it is not possible to put studentsinto all of the subjects that they want, so we also ask them tonominate a couple of other subject preferences.

Subject selection forms are due at the main office no laterthan Thursday 17th September 2020. Subject handbooks andsubject selection forms can be found on our websitehttps://gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au/enrolments

Mr Warren Brown - Deputy Principal (Curriculum)Mr Warren Brown - Deputy Principal (Curriculum)

Head of Department - SeniorHead of Department - SeniorSecondarySecondary

Year 12 Employment Opportunities in 2021Year 12 Employment Opportunities in 2021

To support Year 12 Students in transitioning to life after schoolin 2021, we are advertisitng a range of employmentopportunities on our Facebook page. These opportunities arealso being emailed directly to Year 12 students.

We encourage all students to follow/like our facebook page andregularly check their school email.

Senior Formal – Friday 28Senior Formal – Friday 28thth AugustAugust

The Senior Formal is scheduled to occur on Friday 28thAugust. Below is a reminder of the government restrictions thatall in attendance at the Pullman International must adhere to:

• engage in feedback with their teacher and peers onthe assessment task to address specific areas ofdifficulty.

◦ They need to bring their own wiredwiredearphones/headphones (blue tooth enabledearphones/headphones are not allowed.

• Students are scheduled into set arrival timeslots:

◦ 5:30pm – 5:50pm

◦ 5:50pm – 6:10pm

◦ 6:10pm – 6.30pm

• Students need to respect government socialdistancing regulations on arrival.

• When students arrive they need to walk the redcarpet, and head straight to their tables in the mainballroom – students are not permitted to linger in thefoyer. Staff will guide students to the designatedarea.

• Parent and Carers can be in the outside undercoverarea for the arrival of their child DURINGDURING thededicated timeslot but MUSTMUST LEAVELEAVE as soon as theirchild has entered the Pullman Foyer. It is veryimportant that everyone respects this, as otherparents & carers will be arriving at certain times towatch their own child arrive.

• The Pullman International will have bollards andmarking set up to provide additional guidance onwhere parents & carers can be to view the arrival oftheir child.

• NONO parents/carers are permitted to be inside thePullman International foyer at all throughout theevening.

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Our Year 12 cohort have worked well together planning somegreat activities for the evening. It has been very impressiveseeing our student’s band together to overcome the obstaclesthat COVID-19 has presented. We look forward to seeing ourYear 12 students in formal attire for what is sure to be a verymemorable evening.

OpensOpens RugbyRugby LeagueLeague –– WoreeWoree SHSSHS && SmithfieldSmithfieldSHSSHS

On Wednesday 12th August, our Open Boys Rugby LeagueTeam played Woree State High School. Our students held aminutes' silence and wore black arm bands out of respect forthe young person our school community lost earlier this month.The game was played in tremendous spirit and our boys camehome with a hard fought 14-12 victory. Notable mentions go toGabriel who led the team at five eight with control and Will whomade his rugby league debut in the front row. Chris was strongagain in the centres. Clay and Brock tied up the middle withsome strong defence and both played with plenty of intensity.

On Wednesday 19th August, our Open Boys Rugby LeagueTeam played Smithfield State High School. This game wascertainly the one that got away and plenty of lessons werelearnt as our team made 7 errors in the first 25 minutes andfound ourselves down 18-10 at half time. The most pleasingaspect was seeing the fight in the team as we ended upbringing the game back to 4 tries each. Unfortunately with thegame on the line and a chance to steal it, the ball was knockedon and we lost 24-22. Notable mentions go to Liam who ranhard in the second half at lock, Kieshon who looked dangerousevery time he touched the ball from fullback, and Will whocontinues to improve in the middle.

The team has a big game against defending champions TrinityBay SHS this week.

Queensland Certificate of EducationQueensland Certificate of Education

Students are reminded to continually check their emails andMyQCE accounts as a way to self-monitor their QCE progressthroughout Year 11 and Year 12. Students have been emailedinformation on how to register for their MyQCE accounts.

Students MUSTMUST have a learning account open if they are toreceive a QCE upon exit from Year 12. The student learningaccount allows students to monitor progress towards QCEattainment. It is also a place where students can view their‘banked’ QCE points, subject results and has information aboutthe ATAR, study tips and planning your QCE. It is a good ideato use a personal email address, as the school email addresswill cease when students complete Year 12.

https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

Year 10 Central Queensland University site visitYear 10 Central Queensland University site visit

Year 10 students who registered interest will be attending a

site visit of Central Queensland University on Tuesday 1st

September. This will be a fantastic opportunity to experiencewhat university life might be like post school. Students will getto listen to lecturers and interact with the resources available oncampus.

Mr Robbie Williams - Head of Department (Senior Secondary)Mr Robbie Williams - Head of Department (Senior Secondary)

Student ArticlesStudent Articles

Science - by LaverdaScience - by Laverda

Students in Year 7 Summit have been learning about the WaterCycle, periodic table and solutes, solvents and solutions.

These students have had the chance to try out two of themany ways of separating water from sand. The experimentsconsisted of Filtration and Decantation.

Filtration uses filterpaper, a special round sheet of paper thatallows liquids, but nothing thicker, to pass through the paper.Students were required to mix water with insoluable solids,such as sand, and then pour the mixture through the paper tomake the water pure. It took a long time for all the water to passthrough, but it left the water clear, unlike decantation.

FiltrationFiltration image.image. Sourcedfrom WordPress.com

Decantation also has thesame starting product as

filtration, only with decanting, you have to let the solid settle onthe bottom before filtering it using the stirring rod. The final

• Government social distancing regulations are in place– all guests attending to view arrivals MUSTMUST maintainappropriate social distancing (1.5m).

• Parents/carers of the same family/household are notrequired to socially distance at the outside venueentrance for arrivals.

• Students with dietary requirements need to notifyLyndal Jones after purchasing tickets.

• Students will be required to attend House Group anda Period 1 parade on the day of the formal (this is anormal school day across the State) – following theparade, providing students have parental/guardianpermission to leave (e.g appointments, hair,make-up) and have been signed out at the office,they may leave. Please note that there will still beclasses running for any Year 12 student who opts notto attend the formal.

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product was quite murky, but everyone agreed it was reallyfun!

DecantationDecantation image.image. Sourced fromoresomresources.com

Humanities - by TupacHumanities - by Tupac

InTerm 3

humanities all Year 7 students are learning about ancientEgypt’s history and culture. We have found out about theirgods, pharaohs, and more. We learnt about how Upper andLower Egypt came together and how some pharaohs died likethe young king Tutankhamun. We have also learnt how theymummified people after death.

It is so cool learning about Egypt and how life was like backthen.

In the lessons we have learned how to write our names inEgyptian hieroglyphics, which was fun. We also learned whowas the most important to the least important person in Egypt.In another lesson we learnt what happened in the OldKingdom, Middle Kingdom and New kingdom and put this intoa timeline.

Did you know the ancient Egyptians had their own animalsas pets that they would have mummified with them? Theybelieved what whatever was in their tomb came with them intothe afterlife. Beside the pharaoh’s sarcophagus there was theirmoney and prized possessions. We have learnt all the gods’names like Ra, Isis, Anubis and more. Overall learning aboutancient Egypt is the best thing I learnt at school in term 3!

What are students doing in EXP? - by Katie-JaneWhat are students doing in EXP? - by Katie-JaneThe girls practicing boxingcombinations with RobHodge as part of the MMAclass every Thursdayafternoon.

(Jorja and Ebony in Year 7)

Mr Troyahn and Miss MartinEXP class improving theirjavelin techniques forpreparation for sports day inweek 10.

(Maddi)

Miss Watkins hospitality EXP classpracticing their cooking skills.

(Mikaela and Sienna)

SUMMITSUMMIT YEARYEAR 99 SEMESTERSEMESTER 11RECAP - AnnaleiseRECAP - Annaleise

EnglishEnglish

During Term oneand early into Term two, Year 9 summitstudents created digital stories, as part ofEnglish. The unit was based on the ABCcompetition “Heywire” which is a chancefor teens to share their stories in digitalformat. Students used various modes ofpresentation to convey their storiesincluding slide shows and videos. At thebeginning of the unit, we completed

scaffolding and script writing. Many of us, wrote about personalexperiences and challenges we had overcome, however as theassessment continued, problems began to arise. Theassessment continued through COVID-19, which at that pointmost of us where participating in remote learning. This made itdifficult to film and record, making improvisation necessary.Personally, I created a short animation, using a phone to recordvoice overs and take pictures, I then used a program I found inmy laptop to put the film together. Overall, the end productswere amazing, and student efforts were clearly demonstrated.One of the many frames in my digital story

HistoryHistory

In History we explored the Industrial Revolution and World War1, as well as their effects on modern society. Students wrotea report on each of these topics however at the end of theWW1 unit, we got the opportunity to create trench dioramas.We researched the basic instalments of a trench, such asa step board, sandbags etc. We then gathered our suppliesand started our creating. Overall, the finished products weredetailed, and accurately represented the plans and ideas ofstudents.

MathsMaths

During Mathematics, we explored Trigonometry, units ofmeasurement and simple interest. We got to experiment witha wide variety of formulas to calculate the area, volume, andperimeter of 2D and 3D shapes, as well as learning how to useand appropriately apply Pythagoras' Theorem as well as otherstrategies. We also investigated the process of solving FermiProblems, a multi-step problem which can be solved in a varietyof ways. Overall, the Mathematics unit was engaging, usefuland kept us learning.

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ScienceScience

In Semester 1, we studied Biology and rock science. Duringterm one, we explored the layers of earth and how themovement of different plates created natural events such asearthquakes and tsunamis. We later moved onto biology,where we learnt about ecosystems and a variety of bodysystems. At the end of the semester we completed a pigletdissection, which allowed us to personally experience andunderstand how body systems function.

Extra-Curricular ProgramsExtra-Curricular Programs

Every Thursday afternoon, Junior students get to choose andparticipate in a wide range of extracurricular activities Includingdance, volleyball, and many others. Students get thisopportunity to wind down, relax and have some fun with theirpeers, whilst being relieved from the hurry of the classroom.

Students participating in track and fieldactivities, preparing for the upcomingsports day.

Students participating in dance Extracurricular activities

Student enjoying herafternoon of Extracurricularactivities practicing volleyballskills.

Students playing an excitinggame of touch football duringtheir extracurricularafternoon.

JapaneseJapanese -- byby CloverClover (Year(Year7 Student)7 Student)

Throughout the year,students are learning allabout the Japanese

language. This term, I have been participating in the Japaneseclasses, along with my peers in grade 7.

Japanese is more than just alanguage, it is a culture. It is apurely beautiful and complexculture that teaches us to bepolite.

This term we are writing anintroduction to ourselves aswell as introducing ourselves through anime, also, we areattempting to make 1000 paper cranes to pay respect to the

anniversary of the bombing on Hiroshima on the 6th of August1945, and also to remember Sadako Sasaki, who died at theage of 12 (ten years after the bombing), a victim of leukaemiacaused by the atomic bomb. She believed that if she made1000 origami cranes, she would live, but sadly, she didn’t. It is atruly inspiring and emotional story, and definitely something youshould look into.

Japanese is a very interesting subject, it teaches us of thingsthat we thought we may only have gained from experience,for example, culturally correct phrases, sentences and style ofdrawing.

Our main assessment is based on a self-introduction. We havebeen translating our sentences to the Japanese writing,hiragana along with some katakana.

We have also been doing an anime introduction. I have chosento do Arriety, a character from the movie ‘Arriety’, whereas myfriend Tupac is doing Pikachu from Pokémon, and Mia is doingChihiro Ogino from Spirited Away.

Japanese is an enjoyable and interesting subject for studentsof all ages, and one that I would highly recommend for futurestudents.

Clontarf NewsClontarf News

SLSQSLSQ CertificateCertificate IIII AquaticAquatic SafetySafety (Surf(Surf BronzeBronzeMedallion) Course – Ellis BeachMedallion) Course – Ellis Beach

Monday Week 5 saw the beginning of a 5 day camp at EllisBeach for Gordonvale and Cairns High Clontarf studentslooking to complete a Cert II in Aquatic Safety (Surf BronzeMedallion). Ten very eager Clontarf senior students from Year10 to Year 12, embarked on a week long course which includedtheory and practical assessments.

Each day was filled with different activities covering coursematerials and practical components. As a group we gained abetter understanding of what it takes to be a Surf Life Saver,while also completing First Aid and CPR Course Certificates.This course also gives students an additional 4 QCE pointswhich will be very helpful come their final year of schooling. Wewere spoiled with great weather conditions such as light windsand plenty of sun shine. A special mention and BIG thank you to

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Ellis Beach Surf Club caretaker and manager (Dave & Graham),their hospitality was second to none.

While the days were heavily filled with course work, the boysalso enjoyed free time activities such as fishing at Palm CoveJetty, playing PS4 and enjoying a humble camp fire.Employment Officer Rod Jensen (Southern Corridor FNQ) spenta couple days with the boys building some very importantrelationships with the group. A highlight that stands out fromthe week, was the quick improvement of the boys’ skills andconfidence in the water, in particular the run-swim-run and theuse of the surf rescue boards. It was great to see the boysencouraging each other and backing their own ability in thewater, “The Clontarf Way”.

Gordonvale Super TrainingGordonvale Super Training

On Thursday 6th August, the Gordonvale Academy got to hostour first regional event since COVID kicked in. All sixAcademies converged on Gordonvale State High School on avery cold morning to enjoy a mixture of sports and laughter tokick start their school day.

The day started with Year 9 students Johhaz Allen doing anAcknowledgment to Country and welcoming all Academies andguests to the school. Straight after this we got underway withthe training which consisted of European Handball, Soccer &Touch Football. Some of these sports were quite foreign to thestudents but it didn’t take long for the students to get a handleof the games and show some great skill and talent.

It was great to see so many of the boys giving each sport acrack and more importantly starting the day with some positivityand fun. Gordonvale State High School's Mr McCartneyattended the morning training and was impressed with theamount of students that made the effort to get up and train soearly in the morning. Northern Pride Strength and ConditioningCoach Scott Callaghan also popped in for the session andwished the boys well for the remainder of the term. To finishoff the day Year 11 student Diaz Schneider thanked everyonefor coming before everyone enjoyed some fresh ham & cheesecroissants, fresh fruit and poppers.

Cameron Campbell - Clontarf DirectorCameron Campbell - Clontarf Director

QCAA Invigilators for ExternalQCAA Invigilators for ExternalAssessmentAssessment

QCAA is seeking applications from Queensland communitymembers for QCAA invigilator positions. Successful applicantswill observe and report on the administration of externalassessment sessions at secondary schools and approvedassessment venues throughout Queensland. They will playan important role in promoting public confidence in the newQueensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system andensuring that proper and fair administrative procedures areimplemented.

If you are interested in applying, please click on the link belowfor more information including eligibility and details on how tosubmit your application.

QCAA Invigilators for External Assessment QCAA is seekingapplications from Queensland community members for QCAAinvigilator positions. Successful applicants will observe andreport on the administration of external assessment sessionsat secondary schools and approved assessment venuesthroughout Queensland. They will play an important role inpromoting public confidence in the new Queensland Certificateof Education (QCE) system and ensuring that proper and fairadministrative procedures are implemented. If you areinterested in applying, please click on the link below for moreinformation including eligibility and details on how to submityour application. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/assessment/external-assessment/qcaa-invigilators

2020 Early School Leavers2020 Early School LeaversSurveySurvey

The Queensland Government is seeking the support of theschool community for the annual survey of Year 10, 11 and12 students who left school in 2019, before completing Year12. This short, confidential survey collects information aboutwhat young people are doing the year after leaving school.The results of the survey help provide valuable information toimprove services available to school leavers in the future.

Between August and September, these school leavers canexpect to receive instructions to complete a web-based survey

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or a telephone call from the Queensland GovernmentStatistician’s Office. Please encourage them to take part. If theircontact details have changed, please assist the interviewer withtheir updated details or forward the survey to their new addressso they can participate.

Thank you for your support of Next Step post-schooldestination surveys in 2020.

For more information, visit

http://www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/

or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.

Head of Department -Head of Department -Student ServicesStudent Services

Digital FootprintDigital Footprint

Did you know?

A digital footprint is everything you have ever posted online.It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, andinformation you publish to online services such as social mediaapps. This information is not always as secure or private asyou might think. Have a read of the Telstra Parenting Tip Sheetbelow to find out ways to ensure that yourself and your studentsare being safe online.

https://gordonvaleshs.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/263/digital_footprint.pdf

Ms Jacinta Evans - Head of Department (Student Services)Ms Jacinta Evans - Head of Department (Student Services)

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