Issue No : 20 Date : 7th December 2016

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ADDRESS

Valley Street

PO Box 8333

MT PLEASANT QLD 4740

PHONE 07 4963 1666

STUDENT ABSENCES 07 4963 1660

FAX 07 4963 1600

EMAIL

principal@macknortshs.eq.edu.au

WEBSITE

www.macknortshs.eq.edu.au

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LOST PROPERTY

There is an ever growing pile of un-

claimed lost items here at school; all will

be disposed of at the end of year.

Please encourage your child to check

Lost Property in the JSP Hub ASAP if

they have any lost items.

The Staff and students of North The Staff and students of North The Staff and students of North

High wish everyone a healthy and High wish everyone a healthy and High wish everyone a healthy and

safe Christmas holidays.safe Christmas holidays.safe Christmas holidays.

We have arrived at the last week of school for 2016!

Our students and staff have been busy right until the very last day. In

their last week of school the Year 11s headed out to leadership camp

at picturesque Halliday Bay. This camp is a fantastic opportunity for

students to get out of their comfort zone and interact with other

students while challenging themselves emotionally and physically. The

five hour treasure hunt at the end of day three is a great test of

teamwork and stamina for the students and a test of patience for the

staff! Thanks to the wonderful purple team for letting me tag along.

Well done to all our students for representing your school with pride.

While the exhausted Year 11s packed up for their final day of camp,

Year 10 finished off their year

with a swim after teachers and

some enthusiastic Year 9 helpers cooked them sausages and made them

milkshakes for their last day of school.

Friday 25th November was

White Ribbon Day across the

nation and the United Nations

International Day for the

Prevention of Violence Against

Women. The Zonta Club of

Mackay held a breakfast to raise awareness of domestic violence

and recognise victims of domestic violence. Special guests included

the Mayor, State Member for Mackay and Detective Inspector Nikki

Colfs.

Year 7 Orientation

Day last week was a

huge success. In 2017 we have approximately 250 new Year 7s

joining our school. Despite feeling a little overwhelmed initially, the

students reported having a fantastic day. It was also great to see our

2017 senior leaders here to assist on the day. Again, the day uniform

is looking great and we look forward to our students wearing this

uniform in 2017.

On Friday afternoon

the Year 7 students

and staff held a

talent quest in the hall. At the conclusion of the talent quest the

students farewelled their Year Level Coordinator, Ms Katie Frize,

and thanked her all her hard work. In 2017, Mr Greg O’Neill will be

taking on the Year 7 Coordinator role, while Ms Elise Auriac will look

after these students in 2017 as the Year 8 Coordinator.

Farewell and best wishes to our staff who are leaving North at the

end of 2016 – Cheryl Johns, Shannon Potgeiter, Hayley McKinnon,

Katie Frize, Andrew Robertson, Lindsay Haines, Kate George and

Billy Gilbert. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to

North High students. Thank you also to the families who are leaving North as their youngest child finishes secondary

school! Finally, best wishes and safe travels to all our families over the Christmas break. See you in 2017!

Jane Grieger

Principal

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RespectRespectRespect ResilienceResilienceResilience ConfidenceConfidenceConfidence

This week Junior Secondary

School activities days have

included carolling as part of a

Treasure Hunt (pictured on

cover) and gardening.

Students have revamped the

Admin building gardens with

a little help from staff .

Year 11 Leadership Camp at Halliday Bay

North High P&C

Supporting Student Achievement

P&C Meetings are held in the school library from

6:30pm every 3rd Monday of the month. All are

welcome.

For more information contact:

Trina Saunders 0414 480 737 kerry.trina@gmail.com

Sherri Savage

Phone 49631666

Parents are reminded Parents are reminded Parents are reminded

that if they wish to speak that if they wish to speak that if they wish to speak

to a teacher they must to a teacher they must to a teacher they must

make an appointment make an appointment make an appointment

with that teacher and with that teacher and with that teacher and

sign in through the front sign in through the front sign in through the front

office before the meeting. office before the meeting. office before the meeting.

This reflects Department This reflects Department This reflects Department

policy.policy.policy.

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME FEES

As mentioned in previous newletters, this school intends engaging a debt collection

agency from the end of 2016 onwards. Please pay your fees as soon as possible to avoid having your details passed on to a

debt collector.

MCs – Katie Hughes & Daniel Kelly

Sports Awards 2016

GENERAL SPORTS

AUSTRALIAN RULES Encouragement Kaison Ayre, Toby Brice, Katie Hughes, Courtney Sleeman, Allyssa Tonks Bronze

Liam Byrne Silver: Tyler Bobin, Tate Obst, Lily Tarlinton, Blake Wisewould, Mitchell Wisewould Citizenship: Rory

Tarlinton, Ryan Villalba

BASEBALL Gold Riley James

BASKETBALL Encouragement Jordan Peterson, Courtney Virgo Silver Layton Romagnolo, Paige Steindl-Corrie

Citizenship Isabel Mehaffey

CHESS Encouragement Jayden Cali, Mike Teylan Bronze Khang Trinh

CRICKET Encouragement Lane Kohler, Finn Mohan, Mitchell Sutton Silver Riley James, Emily Savage, Jacob Werder

HOCKEY Encouragement Hannah McWhinney, Emmerson Rebetzke, Holly Taylor, Eddie Westcott, Kai Wicks, Tyla Wicks

Bronze Dakota Miller, Nathan Sheehan Silver Montanah Best, Jacinta Harris, Kris Milles, Libby Surha

Citizenship Montanah Best, Caitlin Orth, Tyla Wicks

NETBALL Encouragement Courtney Bear, Paige Butz, Ashleigh Campbell, Lucy Fitzpatrick, Jaida Lee, Zali Mooney,

Jonique Ramsamy-Coakley, Mere Sellars-McCulloch, Caitlyn Simpson, Tiffany Williams, Bronze Grace Alexander,

Hayley-Rose Carnahan, Michaela Cameron, Paige Steindl-Corrie, Sharney Wisewould Silver Katie Hughes, Chloe Miller

Citizenship Award Caitlin Yarrow

RUGBY LEAGUE Encouragement Noah Brownsey, Reville MacPhee, Zeylin Rowles, Jamayne Salam, Mitchell White,

Lillian Woods Bronze Jamal Brown, Samara Howarth-Mathers, Zak Starr Silver India MacPhee, Libby Surha

RUGBY UNION Encouragement Bradley Abela, Noah Brownsey, Matthew Hargreaves, India MacPhee, Connor Peterson,

Zeylin Rowles, Zak Starr Bronze Samara King-Mann, Marshall MacPhee, Ryan Villalba

SOCCER Encouragement Zoe Aitken, Laura Coleman, Dana Costigan, Zoe Falzon, Kharim Grant, Harrison Holmes,

Tom Hughes, Jaida Lee, Layton Romagnolo, Tiah Robson, Jacob Sheehan, Mackinley Wilson Bronze Maison Becker,

Liam Byrne, Kenzie Nichols Silver Ella Jackson, Benjamin Mandall, Aaron Powell Citizenship Daniel Kelly

SOFTBALL Silver Kiera James, Riley James, Finn Mohan

SQUASH Encouragement Chloe Thompson Gold Wesley Dyer

TOUCH FOOTBALL Encouragement Zoe Aitken, Jessie Callaway, Stefan Mawer, Chloe Miller, Maddy Miller, Zali

Mooney, Anne-Maree Parchert, Jasmine Peters, Zak Starr, Ben Vella, Allie Whitehead Silver Mitchell Pitt, Germaine Seden

VOLLEYBALL Encouragement Kaison Ayre, Tyler Bobin, Alexia Brownsey, Daniel Kelly, Benjamin Mandall, Tate Obst,

Paige Steindl-Corrie

SPORTING CARNIVAL AWARDS

SWIMMING Bronze Jasmine Banks, Samantha Banks, William Bradford, Connor Campbell, Keesha Close, Mia Hall,

Brooke Naylor, Trista Nelson, Tate Obst, Aaron Powell, Mackinley Wilson Silver Darcy Hargreaves

CROSS COUNTRY Encouragement Kharim Grant, Layton Romagnolo Bronze Holly Anderson, Montanah Best,

Emma Cameron, Cameron Dhu, Ella Jackson, Lily Kay, Connor Laycock, Reville MacPhee, Benjamin Mandall, Zac

O’Shea, Paige Steindl-Corrie, Ryan Villalba

ATHLETICS Encouragement Avril Bobin, Skye Gowley, Shawn Foxley-Conolly, Samara Howarth-Mathers,

Samuel Maher, Benjamin Mandall, Reilly Manning, Caroline Morrison, Layton Romagnolo, Jayden Salam, Brittney Wellby

Bronze Alicia Abela, Zoe Aitken, Caleb Bradford, Takiah Buchanan, Maygan Fitzgerald, Jarrod Jones, Tate Obst, Melvin

Leonard, Hunter Stewart Silver Nicholas Keiser, Jacob Sheehan, Ryan Villalba, Allie Whitehead, Mackinley Wilson

Gold Jasmine Peters

Special Awards

2016 RECORDS

MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE Jasmine Peters

BLUE AWARDS Dana Costigan Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Soccer (Bill Turner Cup, Open Girls) Daniel Kelly AFL (AFLQS Cup, AFL 9’s), Rugby Union 7’s, Soccer, Touch Football Benjamin Mandall AFL (AFL 9’s), Athletics, Cross Country, Soccer (Bill Turner Cup, Open Boys) Layton Romagnolo AFL (AFLQS Cup, AFL 9’s), Rugby Union 7’s, Soccer, Touch Football Ryan Villalba AFL (AFLQS Cup, AFL 9s), Athletics, Cross Country, Rugby Union 7s HOUSE CAPTAINS – Certificates of appreciation Bagley Elizabeth Phillips Daniel Kelly Alyce Volker Jack Kajewski Fitzgerald Holly Anderson Samuel Johnson-Kanu Caitlyn Simpson Kristopher Milles Norris Katie Hughes Layton Romagnolo Madeline Miller Cyras Ramsamy Spiller Mackinley Wilson Lachlan Farquhar Tiah Robson Nathan Goss

CHAMPION HOUSES - School Carnivals Swimming Spiller Cross Country Spiller Track And Field Norris Overall Champion House Spiller

CHAMPION TEAM OF THE YEAR Open Boys AFL (AFLQS Cup) PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARD Katie Hughes SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Libby Surha SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Benjamin Mandall

EVENT NEW RECORD OLD RECORD

12yrs Girls 800m Alicia Abela 3:24.1

P. Bone 3:30.0 (2015)

12yrs Girls Long Jump Shirlann Jones 4.15m

J. Jones 3.95m (2015)

12yrs Girls Discus Shirlann Jones 17.22m

C. Wailu 13.95m (2015)

12yrs Girls Shot Put Alarnah Langwe 6.93m

C. Wailu 6.72m (2015)

12yrs Boys 800m Cameron Dhu 2:58.8

M. White 3:06.1 (2015)

12yrs Boys Discus Jaydin Bradshaw 22.46m

J. Lorraway 20.59m (2015)

12yrs Boys High Jump Tyrese Jones 1.26m

H. Stewart 1.19m (2015)

12yrs Boys Long Jump Tyrese Jones 4.10m

H. Stewart 3.71m (2015)

12yrs Boys 4x100m Relay BAGLEY 65.2s

SPILLER 68.3s (2015)

14yrs Girls Long Jump Jasmine Peters 5.26m

G. Sellings 5.13m (2014)

15yrs Girls Javelin (500g) Allie Whitehead 30.10m

K. McDermott 21.45m (2013)

Congratulations to Flynn Wilson on being selected in the 13-19yrs Boys Capricornia Triathlon

team. We wish you the best of luck in the Queensland trials in the new year.

The North High Deputy Principals wish everyone a safe and Happy Christmas and

look forward to seeing you all next year.

Year 10’s Last Day 2016

On Friday 25th November, the Year 10 students enjoyed their last day with a surprise sausage sizzle,

spiders, milkshakes and then a swim in the pool. What made the day even more special was that the

Year 10 teachers volunteered their time during first break to serve the sausages and make the

milkshakes and spiders.

Special thanks go to the members Year 9 Dance class who assisted in preparing the BBQ and cooking

the sausages. Thanks goes out to the staff who helped organise this surprise for the Year 10 students.

The Summer Reading Club is on again

at your local public library.

Participation in the Summer Reading Club is FREE!

Register online

www.summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub/registration/

or at your local library and go into a draw to win 1 of 8 iPod’s.

With a Heroes and Villains theme,

this summer’s club is packed full of adventure.

There are 10 online competitions to participate in,

reading logs to complete and submit into a prize draw plus

competitions and activities at your library.