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1 May 20171 May 2017

Principal’s ReportSchool of Choice for Maryborough

I have spoken a number of times aboutattendance and the improvement agenda Iam leading for the school and would love toshare some information with the greaterschool community. Firstly, attendance is ona significant improvement trend. I like tofocus on assessment as the base for all

other information; if a student is not physically at school, theireducation suffers and they cannot achieve their best.

2017 Term 1

2016 Term 1

2015 Term 1

As can be seen from the table above, Maryborough StateHigh School attendance is significantly improving in the pasttwo years in all categories, with a whole school attendanceimproving almost 6%, and the students who are at school 95%of the time or greater (the dark green section) is significantlyimproved. This is a tribute to the work of staff, who put theirtime into quality lessons for their students; to students, whoare taking their studies seriously; and to parents, who arerecognising the importance of our message of ‘Every DayCounts’.

From a point of view of behaviour, the school has alsosignificantly improved with an enormous reduction in behaviourissues across the board, in some case up to 70%. This hasresulted in an increase in enrolments from other schools andfrom outside of the Maryborough area, with an increase fromour numbers at the start of the year.

One of the most positive aspects of our school is the diverseways in which a student can succeed and achieve in amultitude of fields. No matter what area of proficiency a studentis able to demonstrate – sporting, cultural, academic, social –we are able to work with your student to achieve their personalbest. In the next term I will be going to primary schools andtalking about the benefits of a Maryborough State High Schooleducation. I look forward to starting the process for our 2018Year 7s to become members of our school community.

Our rewards day for our students who achieved a 15%improvement in their attendance will be held in Week 3 –delayed due to the early close at the end of Term 1 due to ourweather event. We will be challenging our students to improvetheir Term 2 figures from Week 3 to 9 for this term

ANZAC Day Representation

We had close to 200 students and staff representing our schoolon April 25 at the public march for the 101st commemorationof ANZAC Day. We were joined on the day by Lt Col CampbellPaine, a former school captain of Maryborough State HighSchool, who said he was very impressed with the studentrepresentation and their pride in both their school and in thegreater community. Maryborough State High School had thelargest contingent of students marching and it was indeed amarvellous sight to see with a long line of blue and white formalshirts for over 150 metres down the parade route.

Building and Construction Update

It’s all happening! I have signed off on the plans for ourPerforming Arts Building, which will form the centrepiece of theMaryborough State High School Creative Industries Precinct.I will be sharing the plans for the new building in the nextnewsletter. At this stage we are anticipating construction tocommence in June, with the new building ready for the 2018school year. At the same time, we will be constructing a newHair and Make Up facility for our Certificate courses, situatednext to the Hospitality rooms on the northern campus. It isanticipated that these two courses will work in tandem,providing a training organisation open to the public. You willbe able to come on in, get your nails or hair done, and geta cuppa and morning tea from next door! Our new facility willbe ready for the 2018 intake of Nationally Recognised Training(NRT) students in Hairdressing and Makeup/Beauty. The schooland the State Government are investing a significant amount ofcapital works into the future of our students.

Its getting colder!

Students are reminded that a plain grey jumper is the option forwinter, alongside a school jacket or Senior Jersey. No hoodiesare permitted. Please see the school’s Dress Code below formore information.

https://maryboroshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/policies/Uniform-Policy.pdf

Hats – not just for show!

Students should have a school hat – not merely for sun safety,but also as it is an integral part of our school uniform. Studentsare reminded to have their hat on at all times while outside.If students do not have a hat with them, they will be directedby a teacher to remain under E Block at lunch breaks and adetention issued. Any queries can be made to a student’s YearLevel Coordinator.

Principal Tours

Maryborough State High School invites you totake a personalised tour with the Principal.

When: 18 May @ 4.00pm

To book your tour, contact the office on 4120 9333 or registeryour tour on our website below:

Tour includes the learning sites and ‘behind the scenes’aspects of the school, including the School museum.

http://www.maryboroshs.eq.edu.au

MSHS Anzac CeremonyMonday, April 24, Maryborough State High Schoolcommemorated Anzac Day with a formal service in the gym.Students wore their formal uniform on the day, which reflectedthe regard our school holds for the ceremony. Our guestincluded: Maryborough RSL CEO - Jason Scanes, Llew O’BrienMP, Warren Truss, Bruce Saunders, P&C President - LeeanneMcIndoe, and Jenny Elliott. Mr Scanes presented the RSLAddress and The Ode.

School Captain Jayden Phillips read an emotional letter from anANZAC soldier who was present at Gallipoli. Jacinta Cumminsread the Welcome to Country. The Principal Address,highlighted the strong links our school maintains with Gallipoliand the ANZAC’s. Vice Captains Nikki Harmer and NicholasSchneider, along with Brittney Burgess, also spoke during theservice.

The service began with Mr Dan Yates on the didgeridoo. Theofficial party entered the gym to the haunting strains of a singlepiper and accompanied by Naval Cadets acting as a Guardof Honour. The Last Post, and Reveille were played beautifullyby Liam Wilson. Nicole Whittaker and Grace Slade performedsongs as a tribute to our soldiers throughout the service. TheMaryborough State High School Choir sang the AustralianNational Anthem, followed by the Maryborough State HighSchool Concert Band with the New Zealand National Anthem,led by Mrs Suzanne Richardson.

It was wonderful to see the reverence shown by all studentsduring this commemoration, highlighted during the Laying ofthe Wreath. Two representatives from each year level wereasked to participate, they were both a credit to our school anda reflection of the respect shown by their fellow students on theday. Our students can be very proud of themselves and theirconduct during this very special commemoration.

Maryborough State High School students also participated ingreat numbers during the Anzac Day March on Tuesday April25. Every student wore their formal uniform with pride andtreated the day with the respect it deserves. It was wonderful tosee all our local schools form a Guard of Honour for the manyveterans, cadets, and other organisations in the main parade.Participating students will receive a commemorative ANZACcoin, specially minted with the MSHS crest, in thanks for theircommitment to honouring our soldiers.

Debra Smith – Acting HoD Humanities

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Happy Birthday Clausena Smyrelliana!One year on, Greg's Wampi is growing strong. Happy firstbirthday to our Clausena Smyrelliana sapling.

Through a dry, scorching drought and a few torrentialdownpours, we're happy to see our tree showing incredibleresilience and growth.

Clausena Smyrelliana pictured with Leeanne McIndoe (P&CPresident), Simon Done (Principal), Jenny Elliott (former P&CPresident) and Mark Bryant (School Chaplain).

Clausena Smyrelliana picturedClausena Smyrelliana picturedwith Leeanne McIndoe (P&Cwith Leeanne McIndoe (P&C

President), Simon DonePresident), Simon Done(Principal), Jenny Elliott(Principal), Jenny Elliott

(former P&C President) and(former P&C President) andMark Bryant (SchoolMark Bryant (School

Chaplain).Chaplain).

NAPLANNAPLAN testing is happening on the 9th, 10th and 11th of May.Year 7 and 9 students will be sitting Language Conventions,Writing, Reading and Numeracy tests during Periods 1 and 2on these days. If you have any queries about the tests pleasecontact Mr Mills, Deputy Principal Junior Secondary. Click onthe link below for more information about NAPLAN.

Student Leadership

Relay for Life

The Community Committee are organising school teams toparticipate in the Relay for Life on the 5 and 6 May. If studentsare still interested in being a part of this fantastic communityevent, please see Mr Hogan at the Science staffroom. Therewill also be a teacher team involved in the event that is beingorganised by Mrs Groth. The cost is $30 per person(registration and shirt costs). Money needs to be paid online by1 May. Students will be advised of a meeting early in Term 2.

Purple Day

The fundraising committee will be raising funds for Epilepsy byselling merchandise this term.

Carrie Taylor – HoD Leadership

Tuckshop News

School ties will be available shortly at the tuckshop. Currently,money and names are being taken. When ties arrive thosestudents who have prepaid will receive their tie.

Ties are $16.

Reversible Maryborough State High School hats are nowavailable at the school tuckshop. Cost is $16.50.

The Arts

Creative Generation

During the holidays the Creative Generation exhibition wasopened in Brisbane at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa). FromMaryborough State High School four entrants were successfulin the Regional Exhibition last year and one of those artists,Georgia Whiteway, was selected to have her work awardedan Excellence Award and exhibited at GoMa. In 2016, anastounding 520 submissions from 195 schools were receivedwith the Teacher Selection Panel shortlisting 90 artworks.These were presented to the State Selection Panel whoselected 33 Excellence Award recipients and seven RegionalEncouragement Award recipients. Georgia was delighted tosee her work exhibited at GoMa during the holidays and ofcourse Ms Clout was extremely proud of her achievement. Theexhibition is from 08 April to 30 July. Entry is free. You can seea video of her discussing the artwork “Is Perception A Reality?”on the GoMa website:

http://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/student-voices-ideas-methods-and-inspiration/

Liz Clout – HoD Creative Industries

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English

Year 11 English students share their featurearticles.

Aspiring dancer Corynne Berry, enthusiastically shares herdream about how to get on top and en pointe.

Lions are prowling the grounds of Maryborough State HighSchool. The school even encourages the Lions to roar! NikitaShirley shares her experience.

HPE Department – Sports Report

Gala Day Sports Trials – 10-12 yrs 17 March

Gala Day was held on Friday 17 March. We had twenty-two12 year olds competing in Football (Soccer), Hockey, Netball,Rugby League and Tennis. Despite the heat, studentscompeted well. We had a number of students make it into theMDSS (District) teams: Eden Wheeler, Rugby League; Paige,Netball; Xavier Devenish, Jordan Hoffman and Tom Norris forFootball (Soccer); and Tamika Nagle, Hockey. Well done tothese students! They will be travelling to various venues nextterm to compete in the 10-12 years Wide Bay SportingCarnivals.

Cross-country Carnival

A successful school cross-country was held in near perfectconditions on Wednesday 19 April during the first week backin Term 2. The event was rescheduled from Week 10 becauseof the rain. The weather held off for all the running events, butunfortunately on the walk back to school the rain came down.A large group of students participated in 3, 4 and 6km runs,depending on their age groups. The following students gainedthe first 3 places in each event:

The following is the final points score for the event.

AGE BOYS GIRLS

Danuel Straker Emily Pavey

Jack Forbes Tamika Nagle

12 yrs

Tom Norris Jade Taylor

Riley Doyle Montoya Sheehan

Cameron Klein Grace Baker

13 YRS

Reece Dowsett Erin

Chas Copas Caitlyn Hanrahan14 YRS

Jackson Taylor Dakota Sheehan

AGE BOYS GIRLS

Ryan Harmer Kloë Reid

Matthew Souvlis Aneka Van Veelen

Reuben Humbert Rachel Bausch

15 YRS

Samson Yates Cassidy Hose

Aaron Scott Layla Youngberry

Tyrone Sinead Sheehan

16 YRS

Jayden Beckett Chiara Gilchrist

Chris Moloney Annabel Head

Jordan Levinge Shauna O’Halloran

OPEN

Matthew Allsworth Geena Johnston

Congratulations to Glasgow-Horsburgh for winning theoverall points score!

POINTS

SCORE

Glasgow

Horsburgh

Barton

Hyne

Morton

Harrington

Melville

Russell

TOTAL 1440 1324 1204 1132

PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Athletics carnival

The school’s Athletics carnival will be held over two days inWeek 10 on Wednesday 21 June and Thursday 22 June. Thiscarnival will be run at school, on the School Oval. These areconsidered normal school days and all students areexpected to attend. There will be plenty of track and fieldevents to suit everyone. Students are encouraged to wear theirhouse colours and come ready to cheer on their team.

Futsal – Fraser Coast Futsal Titles – May/June

The next futsal titles will be held in Hervey Bay at the PCYCin Week 7 of Term 2. Students are to sign up outside of thePE staffroom. Trainings have commenced (training times on PEnoticeboard). Below are the key dates for students who will beparticipating in the titles.

Monday 29th May

Tuesday 30th May

Wednesday 31st May

• U12 Boys (Born 2005)

• U13 Boys (Born 2004)

• U14 Boys (Born 2003)

• U12 Girls (Born 2005)

• U13 Girls (Born 2004)

• U14 Girls (Born 2003)

• U19 Boys (Born 1998 - 2000)

• U19 Girls (Born 1998 - 2000)

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Thursday 1st June

Sporting Academy – Hockey and Soccer

Training for soccer and hockey has commenced in themornings from 7:45-8:30am on Tuesday. It is recommendedthat students attend the trainings to get more individual trainingtime with the coaches and to help prepare them for teamgames. The hockey students will be holding three Bunningsbarbeques over the next few terms to help raise money for theirtrip to Toowoomba for the Schools Cup. Information can becollected from Mrs Taylor at the PE staffroom.

Oz Tag – Fraser Coast High School Challenge(Gala Day)

This year the Gala Day will be held on Tuesday 6 June. It isearlier than last year (held in August) due to the All SchoolsCup. We are looking to have another strong representationfrom MSHS this year. Team lists have been up outside the HPEstaffroom for a few weeks already. If you still wish to sign up,please do so in the next week. Any queries please see MrRossini or Mrs Groth.

Oz Tag – All Schools State Cup – SunshineCoast - July

Students have the opportunity to participate in this three dayevent, on the 14, 15 and 16 July. At present, we have a Year 9Boys team and are looking at fielding a Year 9 Girls team. If anystudent is interested they need to see Mrs Groth or Mr Rossiniin the HPE staffroom.

Ten Pin Bowling

Any students who are interested in playing for the school TenPin Bowling team, please see Mr Smith in the HPE staffroom formore information.

Interschool Sport

Term 1 has been extremely busy for our Interschool Sportprogram. Both the Cluster 1 (summer) and Cluster 2 (winter)trials, for both Maryborough District and Wide Bay took placelast term. MSHS had 34 students take part in the Cluster 1MDSS trials. From this, 19 students were selected to representMDSS at the Wide Bay trials. At these trials, the followingstudents were selected in Wide Bay teams: Alec Braund (U/15Tennis), Bailey Steinberg and Jacinta Kaulave (Open Softball)and Chas Copas (U/14 Cricket squad).

At the Cluster 2 trials, 53 students represented MSHS, with32 students being selected in MDSS teams. The Wide Baytrials, which were held on 20 March, saw very wet conditionsin all centres, particularly Gympie. The following students wereselected in Wide Bay teams: Jayden Phillips (Hockey), BrandonClayton (Rugby League), Chris Moloney (Basketball), CaitlynHanrahan and Matthew Fulton (U/15 Football).

We wish all students attending State Championships in thecoming months the best of luck. A very big thank you to all theteachers who have taken teams to these trials and also to Mrs

Maxine Sorensen for her hard work in processing the forms andfinances.

Leonie Mitchell – Sports Coordinator

Broncos Challenge CupWednesday of Week 1, after competing in the MSHS CrossCountry, Caitlyn Podetti, Sapphire Clark, Nadia Wilson, MicaelaCasey, Summer Knight, Tara Schonrock, Jacinta Cummins andJasmine Penny competed in the Broncos Challenge Cup. Allgirls played a round robin system against teams from UranganSHS, Hervey Bay SHS, Aldridge SHS and Xavier CollegeHervey Bay. The only Maryborough State High School team tomake the grand finals this year, they played well and claimedrunners up position. They played very well and all displayedgreat sportsmanship and team work. Tara Schonrock wasnamed player of the match in this game.

Congratulations girls!

Kmara Meyers – Student Development Coordinator

Large Hadron Collider ExcursionAfter Cyclone Debbie foiled our original plans to visit Brisbanein the last week of Term 1, grade 11/12 physics and grade 9STEM students were finally able to go on our excursion. Onthe 20 of April, we had the opportunity to visit the QueenslandMuseum where we explored the Museum, Sciencentre,MathsAmazing exhibition and the Large Hadron Collider exhibit.There were many fascinating topics at the exhibit and, bywatching a 180º video, we experienced the day they revealeda huge discovery – finding the Higgs Boson proton – by tellingit from the perspective of three physicists at the event. It wasa wonderful event that provided new, exciting knowledge foreveryone present.

Jemma Tennant – Year 11 Student

• U15 Boys (Born 2002)

• U16 Boys (Born 2001)

• U16 Girls (Born 2001)

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Maths ProblemThere are 25 students on a Maths team. 11 students playchess, 15 play tennis, and 3 students do not play chess ortennis. How many students play chess, but not tennis?

Email your entries to Mrs Genrich (kgenr4@eq.edu.au) ordeliver to G block staffroom for a chance to win a tuckshopvoucher. Please include your year level with your entry. Goodluck!

Answer to last week's problem: Move the three bowling pinsas shown in the diagram to reverse the direction of the triangle.

Kylie Genrich - Maths/Science Teacher

2017 Next Step SurveyThe Queensland Government is conducting its annualstate-wide survey of all students who completed Year 12 in2016. The Next Step survey is a brief, confidential survey thatgains a comprehensive picture of the employment, study andlife choices made by Queensland school completers in the yearafter they finish Year 12.

Between March and June, all our students who completed Year12 last year can expect to receive instructions to complete aweb-based survey or a telephone call from the QueenslandGovernment Statistician’s Office to complete the survey. Pleaseencourage them to take part. If their contact details havechanged, please assist the interviewer with their updated detailsor forward the survey to their new address so they canparticipate.

Thank you for your support of the Next Step survey in 2017.

Further information on Next Step is available online below or ontoll free telephone 1800 068 587.

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

Chappy News

Blood Donation InformationAs a school community we can make changes to lives. One ofthe things we will be doing next term is visiting the Hervey BayBlood Donation centre.

We are taking expressions of interest from students 16 yearsand older that are interested in donating blood as part of theschool group.

At this time we are looking at transporting 4 students a week/fortnight on a Thursday to the Hervey Bay Blood Donationcentre using the school bus.

Students participating will be given a tuckshop voucher on theirday of donation. This will enable them to order water and asalad roll or sandwich, ensuring they are well hydrated and fedon the day.

At 2pm the students will be transported to Hervey Bay,returning to the school about 5pm/5.30pm.

Students need to login to the Red 25 website (link below)and complete the “Can I donate quiz” under the schools andstudents tab at the top of the page, before putting their nameon the list.

A Blood Donation parent consent form will be issued tostudents prior to their donation day. Students under 18 yearsof age can only donate once every 12 months. Parents, otherfamily members, friends and teachers can log on to Red 25 andgo to the ‘register or join a group’ tab to count in our numbers.Maryborough State High School is already registered; use thistitle for group name when joining.

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*** One donation can save 3 lives ***

https://www.donateblood.com.au/red25

Trudy Hawkins – SBYHN

MSHS Tupperware Fundraiser PartyOur Diploma of Business students are raising funds forFraserPop Pop Culture.

Maryborough State High School held their very first TupperwareFundraiser Party in the Library on Friday 29 April. 10% of allsales are going to the event (FraserPop), along with $20 forevery party booked.

If you missed the party but would like to order, or have alook at current products, please forward an email to Lashae atlcron13@eq.edu.au.

All orders count. Why not grab yourself a set of the beautifulBPA free Eco bottles available in a range of sizes and colours.

What’s happening in Term 2

Community Notices

• Breakfast Club: every Wednesday morning from7.30am in the Library Courtyard

• Wednesday 3 May Year 9 History Excursion

• Wednesday 3 May Parent Teacher Interviews

• Friday 5 May Australian Geography Competition

• 6-7 May Relay for Life

• Monday 8 May Student Representative Councilfundraiser: Krispy Crème doughnut goodies arrive forcollection after 3pm

• Monday 8 May Instrumental Music fundraiser: BillyG’s Gourmet Cookie and Biscuit Dough goodiesarrive for collection after 3pm

• 9, 10 & 11 May NAPLAN – Year 7 & 9, Year 8(practice)

• 11-12 May & 18-19 May HPV – Gold Coast

• Friday 12 May MSHS Dance students participating atthe Eisteddfod

• Tuesday 16 May Year 7 Geography Excursion

• Thursday 18 May Year 12 “Walk Away – Chill Out”Presentation

• 14-21 May Chappy Week

• Monday 22 May Year 12 Rock Climbing

• Wednesday 24 May Fraser Coast Jobs & CareersExpo

• Wednesday 24 May History Competition

• Wednesday 24 May P&C Meeting Wednesday ABlock at 7.00pm

• Friday 26 May Fraser Coast Show Holiday

• 29 May – 1 June Fraser Coast Futsal Titles

• Tuesday 30 May Wide Bay Cross Country

• Friday 2 June Year 11 & 12 Legal Studies/Artsexcursion

• Friday 2 June Palma Day

• 12-16 June Year 11 & 12 Exam Week

• Tuesday 13 June Year 7 Immunisations

• Friday 23 June End of Term 2:

• Monday 10 July Term 3 Resumes:

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