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Newsletter Issue No.10 17 July 2015
P & C Meeting - Tuesday 21 July 2015, at 7:30pm in the Admin Building. All Welcome
Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights, PO Box 384, Nundah 4012 Ph: 07 3350 0333 Fax: 07 3350 0300 www.wavellshs.eq.edu.au
From the Principal
NAIDOC Week
The NAIDOC theme for 2015 was ‘We all Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate’. This theme highlighted the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s strong spiritual and cultural connection to land and sea. It was an opportunity to pay respect to country; honour those who work tirelessly on preserving land, sea and culture and to share the stories of many sites of significance or sacred places with the nation. This theme was also chosen
specifically to highlight and celebrate the anniversary of the ‘Handback’ of Uluru, one of these sacred sites, to its traditional owners on 26 October, 30 years ago. Our indigenous girls’ dance group (pictured) proudly performed at Wavell Heights State School NAIDOC assembly.
Work Experience
For six months, the Year 10 students have been preparing themselves for this important week. 254 students entered the world of work for four days from Tuesday, 23 to Friday, 26 June. The aim was to make students work ready and to help them make informed choices about their career paths, beginning with subject choices to be made shortly for Year 11 and 12. The industries that offered placements were diverse and interesting and students are to be congratulated on their hard work in securing jobs on their own! One student went to New South Wales for interstate placement and several students proactively completed work experience in their own time. Students were supported by 37 staff members who monitored their progress via phone calls or visits. Initial feedback is that our students were fantastic ambassadors for our school and found work experience very valuable. Pictured: Cameron Rath and Georgia Howlett enjoyed working at Northside Produce looking after a menagerie of animals.
Dear Parents, Last term saw some great activities conducted for Wavell students. The Year 7 camp was a fantastic success and enabled our first Year 7 cohort of students to truly feel part of their new school. Thanks to our Junior School Coordinator, Mrs Hickman and the wonderful Year 7 teachers for running a tremendous camp at Noosa North Shore. I attended the camp and was impressed with their enthusiasm and energy. In the final week of term, Year 10s went off to the world of work on their work experience placements. I am proud of the excellent feedback with regard to their diligence, initiative and
willingness to learn. Thanks to Mrs Peinke, our Work Experience Coordinator, for her many hours of organisation and leadership of this program. Semester report cards were posted over the winter break and should now have been received by all parents. If not, please contact the school for assistance. Parents are reminded that they are now able to access a full range of their child’s information if they register for QParents. This enables parents to view report cards, attendance, behaviour and financial information. Registration can be requested by emailing [email protected]. For further information, please visit https://qparents.qld.edu.au. Also mailed out was information about online bookings for the Parent Teacher Night which will occur next Tuesday, 21 July from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. If you encounter difficulties with making bookings, which close on Monday, 20 July at 8:00am, please contact Mrs Minter on 3350 0301. Closure of bookings allows teachers time to prepare for interviews. The semester results were again very pleasing – I am particularly impressed with how well our Year 7s and 8s have settled and performed in their first semester at high school.
Students will engage in academic monitoring over the coming weeks to review their individual performance and plan strategies to build on their success. I look forward to the Academic Excellence Ceremony on Monday, 3 August at 2:00pm, for the top five per cent of academic students and families who will be invited to attend. The Queensland Government is conducting the Early School Leavers Survey. It is a short confidential survey that collects information about what young people are doing the year after leaving school. It helps our schools understand pathways post secondary school and guides support services for successful transition into other study or employment. Wavell High has a very good student retention rate and most students graduate from school with a QCE or VET qualification, however there are some students who leave school prior to completing Year 12. If you know any past Wavell student who left school in Years 10 or 11 or prior to completing Year 12 last year, please encourage them to take part by visiting www.education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or phone 1800 068 587. The term ahead is a very busy one with a range of special events scheduled: School, District and Regional Athletics, the annual Ski Trip, our Year 12 Formal, election of 2016 Prefects, the Queensland Core Skills Test, Year 10 SET Plan Interviews and Career Day, Years 8 and 10 Subject Selection Evening, Year 7 2016 Parent Evening, Literacy Olympics, several drama, dance and music performances and Wavell Classics. These events are in addition to the main focus for all Wavell students: the unrelenting quest for continuous academic improvement. It is important for all, that Wavell continues to be a vibrant and exciting place to learn.
P D Turner Acting Principal
“We have to work out a way of sharing this country, but there has to be understanding of, and
respect for, our culture, our law”. Wenten Rubuntja
SUBJECT SELECTION ADVICE EVENING For Years 8 and 10
Wednesday 5 August in the Assembly Hall These are important opportunities for parents and students to obtain information and advice on subject selections for 2016.
Subject Selection is to be completed online by Friday, 21 August 2015.
YEAR 10 STUDENTS AND PARENTS SET Plan Interview Day
Tuesday 18 August, 7:00am - 7:00pm
SEMESTER ONE RESULTS Achievement % Effort % Behaviour %
A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E
8 19.8 37.8 34.2 7.6 0.6 43.8 39.7 13.0 3.1 0.4 55.5 34.0 9.6 0.9 0
9 16.4 40.8 34.0 8.3 0.5 39.7 35.3 18.7 6.1 0.2 53.6 29.1 13.1 4.1 0
10 19.0 39.0 31.2 9.5 1.3 32.4 35.8 23.2 8.0 0.6 47.1 35.7 14.7 2.4 0.1
11 14.5 32.9 40.2 11.7 0.7 39.2 33.4 20.0 6.6 0.8 55.0 29.0 14.8 1.1 0.1
12 13.3 33.7 41.2 10.9 0.9 37.0 34.8 19.9 7.3 1.0 54.1 30.2 13.2 2.4 0.1
Year
7 19.3 39.4 32.3 8.3 0.7 49.8 32.0 14.9 3.2 0.1 58.6 25.0 13.5 2.7 0.1
Parent Teacher Evening Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Booking details were distributed with reports. Parents log on to “Parent Teacher Online” via the
school website. Bookings open: 8:00am Monday, 13 July and
close: 8:00am Monday, 20 July. Families without internet access may like to utilise
the free service provided by BCC libraries. For further assistance: Please contact
The Principal’s secretary on 3350 0301. We look forward to meeting with you!
SCHOOL OPINION SURVEY Wavell is currently conducting the School Opinion Survey. Survey details were mailed home with report cards. Please complete the survey online by Friday, 31 July.
Diary DatesDiary DatesDiary DatesDiary Dates
Monday 20 July �Year 11 and 12 Ancient History students return from Melbourne �Year 10 Careers Day: Lesson 1 to 3 �SRC Meeting in G2 - 1.10pm Tuesday 21 July �Parent Teacher Interviews 3.30pm - 7.00pm �P&C Meeting 7:30pm Wednesday 22 July �Inter-House Athletics Pre-Carnival Events (Competitors only) - Lessons 1 and 2 Thursday 23 July �Inter-House Athletics Carnival - full day for all students �Red Food Day 5 Friday 24 July �Years 9 and 11 last day for Subject Changes �Year 12 QCS Writing Task Feedback in Hall - Lesson 2B �Years 11 and 12 Cert III Early Childhood On the Job Placement - Day 7 �Years 9 & 11 Academic Monitoring in WDP-Review of Semester 1 Results �Year 8 Inter-Form Debating Round 2- 1:00pm Monday 27 July �Years 11 and 12 Cert III Children's Services and Early Childhood Excursion �Year 10 English ‘Shake & Stir’ performance in Hall: Lesson 4 Tuesday 28 July �Years 8 - 12 ICAS English Competition: Lesson 4 �School Council Meeting 6.30pm �Years 8 -12 Girls Rugby League Gala Day, Brisbane North �Years 10,11,12 Individual, Year Level, School Photographs in Hall Wednesday 29 July �Years 11 and 12 Chemistry students Chemistry Quiz �Years 10, 11 & 12 QTAC Information Evening for Students and Parents at 7:00pm Thursday 30 July �Year 11 Hospitality Students WEP High Tea for Volunteers Function �Years 11 Earth Science Coolum Field Trip �Year 10 Geography Environmental Change and Management Camp to Stradbroke Is �Australian Mathematics Competition in Hall (All Extension & Maths B students): Years 8, 10 & 12: L.1 & 2A; Years 7, 9 & 11: L. 2B & 3 �Year 7 QDU Debating Round 1 Friday 31 August �Schools of Excellence 2016 Applications due �Year 11 Talk ‘Why the QCS Matters’ in Hall: Lesson 2B �Year 11 & 12 Cert III Early Childhood On the Job Placement - Day 8 �Collage Drama Technical Rehearsal 3.30pm - 8.00pm �Year 10 Geography Environmental Change and Management Camp to Stradbroke Is
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Combined Shop Hours - Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15am - 11:15am
Absentee Phone Line 3350 0303
Brainstorm Production
Year 7 Camp
Athletics Carnival
In the last week of Term 2, over 200 of our Year 7 students, along with prefects and teachers enjoyed three days at Noosa. Students faced a variety of challenges (as pictured) and included kayaking or mountain biking, high ropes, beach games and initiatives. The camp went very well. The weather proved very kind despite the overcast skies. Students who attended are commended on their attitude and behaviour. The days went fast and many wished they could stay and holiday on camp! Thanks to our prefects and teachers for their support.
Our Annual Track and Field Carnival is next week. Pre-carnival events will be on Wednesday, 22 July in Form Class, Lessons 1 and 2: 12 years 800m (L. 2A); 13-18 years 1500m, Javelin and Triple Jump, and 13 and 14 years High Jump. Students participating in these events must nominate by lunchtime Tuesday, 21 July. Competitors then go to normal classes for lessons 3 & 4. On Wednesday, 22 July, normal classes run for all other students not involved in the pre-carnival competition. On Thursday, 23 July the Annual Athletics Carnival for 2015 will be held. All students are expected to attend this compulsory whole school event. Students are permitted to wear their sports uniform and may add their house colours at school (hair spray is not acceptable). Last year’s event was very successful with the majority of students participating, while others enjoyed supporting their house. This year’s carnival looks to be bigger and brighter. Can back-to-back champions Keren hold off the challengers this year? Who will be the Age Champions for 2015? Events commence at 9:30am sharp with a variety of activities scheduled.
ATTENTION YEARS 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS AND PARENTS QTAC Information Evening
Wednesday, 29 July at 7.00pm at Wavell High School
On Monday, 13 July, Year 7 and 8 students attended a Brainstorm Production. This presentation addressed common concerns for young teenagers including personal threats, rumours, insults, and dealt with issues surrounding text messaging and social websites. These topics will be explored in Form classes in Term 3.
2015 University Date Claimers TSXPO-Tertiary Studies Expo �Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July, 10am-4pm RNA Showgrounds. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY �Saturday 25 July, 9am-2pm - Open Day Banyo Campus QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY • Sunday 26 July , 9am-3pm - Open Day Gardens Point Campus. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND OPEN DAY • Sunday 2 August , 9am-3pm, St Lucia Campus • Sunday 16 August , 9.30am-3pm , Gatton Campus GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY • Sunday 9 August , 9am-2pm, Nathan Campus and South Bank Campus
On Tuesday 23 June, 110 primary school students in Years 5 and 6 from 10 feeder schools within our district, joined forces with Year 7 and 8 Instrumentalists from Wavell for an Instrumental Day Camp held in the Hall. Band and String students spent the day rehearsing challenging repertoire and learning songs in a large choir, which culminated in a short concert for parents at the end of a
very enjoyable and successful day.
Help needed ! Band and Music Committee Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser at Masters, Everton Park from 8am-4pm this Sunday 19 July. Please call Lois Bolton on 0409271748 or contact the Music Staff on 3350 0323.
Band Camp
SENIOR FORMAL TICKETS For current Year 12 students
Tuesday, 11 August 2015 Victoria Park Golf Club
PRE-FORMAL RECEPTION 5.00pm - 6.30pm FORMAL 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Final Ticket sales today Friday, 17 July For all enquires please contact:
Sharon Crawford 3350 0304
School Photograph Reminder - Formal Uniform Required Tuesday 28 July at 9:00am
Years 10, 11 & 12 Individual and Year Level photos.
Years 7, 8 and 9 Photo Orders were distributed in Form this week.
2016 Music Scholarships ∗ School of Excellence in Music ∗ Variety of Ensembles ∗ Extensive Performance Opportunities within
and beyond the School Community Applications close: Friday, 17 July
For more information please: Visit our Website: wavellshs.eq.edu.au or Contact: Ms Piggott at [email protected]
