31 July 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Leaders Investiture

Last Friday the school community had the opportunity to welcome in leaders for 2017/18. The student body heard that leadership is not always something that comes naturally to individuals but it is the desire to make our school, our community, and our world a better place that encourages some students to take on the challenge. That is the challenge ahead for our leadership team, a challenge I am sure they are up to.

School Captains

Congratulations goes to School Captains for 2017/18 – Rose Mickelson and Ruth Finneran and to our Vice Captains – Aiden Goldsborough and Veda Pflasterer.

Junior School Captains

Congratulations must also go to our newly elected Junior School leaders –Captains Shanae Bryant and Breanna Whitwam and Vice Captains Trinity Gibson and Brooke Ferguson.

Making up the rest of the schools leadership team is:

Student Council Representatives:

President – Ruth Finneran
Vice President – Rose Mickelson
Secretary – Veda Pflasterer
Treasurer – Aidan Goldsborough

Junior School Council Representatives:

President - Matthew Burness
Vice President - Jason Forbes
Secretary - Summer Ashlin
Treasurer - Amy Nicholson

Prefect

Rachel Hamilton Browne

Indigenous Council

Katie Valentine

Junior Indigenous School Council Representative

Zoey Fisher

Dance Captains

Karli Goad and Sarah James

Music Captain

Veda Pflasterer

I look forward to working with all members of the leadership team in the coming year.

SEMESTER 1 REPORT CARD

There are a number of key measures that schools can use to gauge their progress throughout the year. Two areas that continue to be a focus for Beerwah SHS in 2017 are Student Achievement levels (including Academic, Effort and Behaviour) and Student attendance.

Semester 1 Academic results for all students were –

• 7.7% of students achieved an “A” rating
• 83.2 % of students achieved “ A-C”

Semester 1 Effort results for all students was –

• 28.6% of students achieved an “A” rating
• 84.9% of students achieved “ A-C”

Semester 1 Behaviour results for all students -

• 39.6% of students achieved an “A” rating
• 91.4% of students achieved “A-C”

Semester 1 Attendance - Whole School – 88.5%

• Year 7 – 90.5%
• Year 8 – 86.5%
• Year 9 – 85.8%
• Year 10 – 84.8%
• Year 11 – 90.8%
• Year 12 – 91.6%

Student Detentions

Unfortunately some students have not been following up on their allocated lunch time/ afterschool detentions and as such have a number of detentions outstanding. At the whole school parade on day 1 this term students were told that they were required to complete any allocated lunchtime detentions on the day they were issued if it was before first break and the next day if it was after first break. Students who do not complete these on the allocated day would be allocated an afterschool detention. Continued non-compliance will revert to the school discipline policy.

School Uniform

Parents and students are reminded that Beerwah SHS is a uniform school and unfortunately there are a number of students wearing incorrect uniform items in particular jumpers. Students with incorrect uniforms will be issued detentions.

Glen Robinson
Principal

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 or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.

Reboot

Reboot Engagement Zones

Cross the Line of Opportunity and Enter the Learning Zone

All learning requires a sense of safety, space, trust and connection. When we step into the Learning Zone, we address new material with slow, deliberate actions focused on the details. Some find this invigorating and exciting, in others it invokes a sense of self-doubt or anxiety dependent on our learning history, past successes and the topic matter involved. Stepping into the Mastery Zone we can view both the big picture and detail simultaneously and our responses are automated and natural

Self-doubt, exceedingly difficult tasks, stress, exhaustion or a lack of support drive us below the Line of Opportunity. The Survival and the Trying Zones are overwhelmingly stressful. In Survival mode our only priority is self-preservation and we avoid risk taking to engage with new learning material. The walls go up and we respond in fight (angry and defiant) or flight (avoidant and/or in denial). Alternatively, those in the Trying Zone are slowly burning themselves out, desperately investing energy for a positive outcome but unable to gain traction.

All of us can find ourselves moving through the 4 zones at any time in various situations. What we want for our students is to help them develop skills and resilience so that they are able to move above the Line of Opportunity to better prepare themselves for a successful future. Reboot provides opportunities for staff and students to develop these skills.

Year 10 SET plan interviews

A very big thank you to all of the parent/caregivers who completed the year 10 SET plan interviews last week. This has allowed us to move forward in planning our timetable for next year. As you can imagine with the smaller year 10 cohort (92 in total) there may be some further discussions with students and parent/caregivers if we do not have the required number of students for a subject to run. If this is the case we will have these discussions in the very near future to ensure we are able to offer a program of study that best meets the needs of all of our future year 11 students.

Thank you to those who have already made the 20% deposit for the consumable fees for year 11 subject selections. A reminder to those who have not yet done so that we cannot guarantee your child’s place in any course that has a consumable fee until we receive this deposit. Please make arrangements to come in and see our Cash collections officer, Linda Alberts to make this deposit. If you are intending to make this deposit through on-line banking please ensure that you clearly indicate your child’s name and that the payment is for 2018 consumable fees.

All 2017 SRS and subject consumable fees are due to be paid in full by the end of term 3 unless previous arrangements have been made with ADMIN. If you are not on track to completing 2017 payments please contact the school on 54365333 to make an appointment with Tanya Hayden, Deputy Principal.

All parent/caregivers will receive statements in regards to 2018 fees during Term 4.

PBL – Positive Behaviours for Learning

A school is a place for learning and this learning encompasses both academic and social learning. In order for learning to effectively occur in classrooms we have BEERWAH BASICS that clearly indicates the expected behaviours and processes we would like to see teachers and students adhering to so that all are able to learn without disruption. This also aligns with our 3 key PBL expectations of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and SAFETY.

Tanya Hayden
Deputy Principal

Design Technology News

We have had a very productive first Semester, with the introduction of new programs in our Junior Subjects. Our year 9 students have recently taken home a Condiment table from Construction, a Lazy Susan was created in Furnishings, and an LED lamp was the major project in Engineering. All of these projects have been engaging and student feedback has been very positive. Students have been involved in the Design Process for these projects and have found the process very rewarding.

Our senior students have been involved in project work in and around the school. Our Construction students have been making picnic tables and learning to plaster and paint. The furnishings students have learnt about stream line manufacturing and assembly processes, producing Adirondack Chairs. Our engineering students have been very busy in the welding bays. Early childhood students have been very busy on Industry placement and learning the skills involved with looking after infants. Our hospitality students have also been very busy learning on the job while attending a bar course and also planning for and then making the wonderful meals that were served at the recent theatre restaurant. All in all it has been a very busy term fort both staff and students alike.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those families who have paid their subject fees. All subject fees where due in Term 1. For all students with unpaid fees at the start of term 3 will do the subject by theory until such a time their fees are paid. If you have outstanding invoices please pay before the start of the new term to avoid disappointment.

This term, Year 10 students will be completing their SET Plans. If your child intends to enrol into Building and Construction Skills, Engineering Skills, Furnishing Skills, Cert II Hospitality or Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care, it would be desirable to book your SET Plan through Mrs Clark for a detailed discussion on the subject, ability to partner with Vocational Course, fees (VETis and subject fees) and extra obligations that these subjects entail. I look forward to meeting you and discussing your child future pathway with you.

Adirondack Chairs for Sale

Our Year 12 Furnishings Classes have completed a unit on streamline assembly. They produced a batch of Adirondack Garden Chairs, with each student learning varied production stages and methods. We have a sampling of extra chairs that are now for sale. Chairs are crafted from solid Kwila and sealed with Aussie Clear for external use. Chairs are $247.50 each; please see Linda in cash collection. You are more than welcome to view the chairs first.

Cassie Clark
HOD Technology

BSM Update

Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed the recent detection of red imported fire ants in Beerwah

which is outside the fire ant biosecurity zones. Fire ants have not been detected at our school but at a location within 1km of our grounds.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has asked the school to communicate the following document to our families and community members.

For more information on fire ants or to report suspect ants visit the link below or call 13 25 23.

SCHOOL WATCH

Outside of school hours, if you notice anything suspicious, please help take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88. Please don’t intervene, let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter. By keeping an eye out we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school. The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service.

Employment Opportunity - Casual Cleaners

We are currently seeking relief cleaning staff. The core objective of the Cleaner’s position is to contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school’s facilities by providing a high level of cleaning support. Interested applicants will need to be able to work either a morning shift or afternoon shift, or both. If you are interested in working as a casual relief cleaner at our school please forward a current resume and any previous experience to acrof29@eq.edu.au or contact Angela Croft at the school on 5436 5333 for further information.

BPOINT eDDR (Electronic Direct Debit Registration) - payment plans

Electronic Direct Debit Registration is a payment solution that allows parents/guardians to set up payment plans on invoices to pay them off through the year. Parents can now register their credit/debit card or bank account details for direct debits.

1. Parents who wish to enter into a payment plan option contact the school to discuss options and a payment schedule.
2. School negotiates with parent/customer on the amount, frequency and number of payments for the payment plan.
3. School obtains a BPOINT eDDR link generator and fills in agreed details.
4. School emails the customer the BPOINT link.
5. Parent/customer clicks on the link and registers for the direct debit/ payment plan and nominates their credit/debit card or bank account.
6. The parent/customer receives a final email from BPOINT to verify the email address and to finalise the registration.
7. Parent/customer receives an email reminder the day before their charge is due to be debited from their bank account or credit/debit card.
8. The school receives a report from BPOINT detailing the agreement.

Please contact this school if you have any questions about this process or to discuss setting up this option with our Cash Collection Officer.

Parents who are still currently making payments by Direct Deposit need to ensure that you are listing the student name and details of payment in the payment description to ensure the payment can be processed correctly against your student’s fees. An email is also appreciated with more information if you have submitted a payment for multiple invoices. This email can be send to accounts@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

If parents of current Year 10 students are making a deposit payment for 2018 fees, please specify this in your payment reference or send an email to the school.

Angela Croft
Business Services Manager

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Robin The Hood

Sword fights, damsels in distress, medieval merriment, bad jokes and a catchy soundtrack – it all adds up to a very silly but entertaining time in Sherwood Forest.

Last term a group of 40 cast members across years 8-12 performed in this year’s musical production of Robin the Hood, and what a hit it was! This year, directors Mrs Holland and Mrs Stephenson chose a theatre restaurant script. Audience members were treated to a 3 course meal during the show. A very impressive effort was put in by the year 11 and 12 Hospitality students who not only cooked for the event, but also served and waited the tables as part of their assessment. Similarly, students from Visual Art classes all chipped in to design and produce stunning sets and props. Together with the help of students in the tech crew, and generous teachers who contributed many hours of their own expertise, the show was a success (as usual!) Family and friends were thoroughly entertained and both nights were sold out.

Now, 8 weeks on, a handful of the main cast are once again rehearsing an extract of the show to perform at the Sunshine Coast Drama Festival. After Beerwah High took out the Overall Outstanding Performance award at the competition last year, the students are eager to return and take back the perpetual trophy to display in our cabinet for another year. We wish them the best of luck for their performance.

Rebecca Stephenson
Drama/English Teacher

VOICES ON THE COAST 2017

Twenty-eight students from years 7 to 10 took part in the Voices on the Coast Celebration of Literature at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The students took part in a variety of writing workshops, got to meet authors such as Mark Smith and even took in a performance of “Will-I-Am”, a highly entertaining introduction to the language of Shakespeare. A great day was had by all. Very special thanks to our Mrs Mullins for organising it all.

Kath Bateman
HOD Communications

Ashley attends second Digit STEM Camp in Sydney

Ashley McIntyre in year 9 attended the digit STEM camp in Sydney over the school holidays. This was the second camp Ashley has attended, as she was invited into this program after her excellent results in the Australian Maths competition last year.

Some of the highlights for Ashley were:

• A robotics workshop at the University of Sydney.
• ICT relay challenge, making a webpage and problem solving using technology.

• Making computer games using Makey Makey, Java script, Scratch and Python and used play dough as keys.
• Presentation on Cyber security and professional hacking.
• An excursion to the Powerhouse Museum.

Well done Ashley. You are an excellent example of how Beerwah SHS students can be right up there with the best in Australia.

Paul Schneider
HOD Mathematics

Humanities Update

Local Geography Students Excel in Australian Geography Competition

Geography students from Beerwah State High School tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2017 Australian Geography Competition.

Geography teacher Danae Richter had recently received the results and was very pleased with how their students had performed.

“We have a number of student geographers at our school who performed to a very high level in the Competition this year with one student, Harley Treverton (Year 8), in the top 1% in their Year level across Australia receiving a High distinction, an outstanding effort. Jason Forbes (Year 8) received a distinction and four students achieved credits, Paige Eeles and Zoe Williams from Year 10 and Bailey Flanagan and Taya Berndt from Year 8.”

Over 70,000 students from 743 schools across Australia entered the Australian Geography Competition so the results give us an external benchmark as to how our students are going in certain aspects of geography.

Bernard Fitzpatrick, the Competition’s national coordinator, said, “The Competition aims to encourage student interest in geography and to reward student excellence.”

“Geography is an important subject which develops a student’s understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people and place. It helps students appreciate the complex nature of local, regional and global social, economic, and environmental interactions,” said Mr Fitzpatrick.

The Competition is a joint initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association and the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland and it is sponsored by University of Queensland.

Congratulations to all students who entered the competition.

Year 8 Geography Excursion

There is a Year 8 Geography Excursion planned for Wednesday 9th August. All Year 8 Geography classes will travel to Wild Horse Mountain Lookout to observe the local area as part of their unit on ‘Landscapes and Landforms’.

DETAILS OF THE EXCURSION

Date of Excursion: Wednesday 9th August Place of Departure: Beerwah SHS
Time of departure: 9:00am
Estimated time of return to school: 12:00
Means of Transport: Bus
Destination: Wild Horse Mountain Lookout
Teachers in Charge: Mrs Richter
Student Requirements: Be on time for departure
Dress Standard: School Uniform
Meal Arrangements: Students will need to bring morning tea or money to purchase something from McDonalds
Materials Necessary: Clipboard, pencil, eraser & pens, hat, water bottle, rain jacket
Behaviour: As per School policy breaches will be dealt with severely and students returned to school
Cost: $3.50 to be paid to cash collection no later than Friday 4th August. Payment after this date will not be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances. School fees or a payment plan must be made before students are allowed to attend this excursion.

If you have any further questions about this contact your child’s geography teacher or Danae Richter at the school.

Year 12 Legal Studies Excursion

Students travelled by train to the Brisbane Supreme and District Courts on Friday 14th July to view cases and to gather information from the Supreme Court library for an Independent study they are completing at the moment. The students had the opportunity to view the sentencing of an 18 year old. The students found the experience worthwhile as they were able to gather lots of information for their assignment.

New Pedagogies for Deep Learning

Three Year 7 Geography classes are undergoing a trial of a new program that allows students to implement deep learning goals to design and implement a solution to the question: How do we ensure availability and sustainable management of water? The students will be asked to choose an issue, whether local, national or global, relating to water and then to investigate that issue and come up with some strategies and solutions to rectify the problem. By the end of the program we hope that the students will be thinking like global citizens, considering global issues and to understand different values and world views regarding the issue of water. It is envisaged that they will also develop a genuine interest in human and environmental sustainability and be able to solve complex problems to benefit others. The culminating activity will be an EXPO which will take place at the end of Week 9 where the students will display their findings and become experts on their issue and present this to other students, members of the public and council representatives.

Dane Richter
HOD Humanities

Sports News

RUN THE CORRIDORS

THE HISTORY:

Beerwah State High School’s Run the Corridors was introduced to the school in 1992 when the school first opened. It was based on a famous corridor run held at Cambridge University in England. This well-known race was depicted in the movie “Chariots of Fire”. Students would line the course and cheer on the competitors as they raced to the finish line. The course is 415 metres long, and the length of time between the start and the finish of the chimes is about 43 seconds, although this varies slightly according to the state of winding and atmospheric conditions. The aim is for the students to complete the course within the time it takes for the college clock to chime the hour of twelve. Only 3 students in the century long history have completed the course before the clock has stopped chiming. Many other educational institutions have since replicated the Cambridge race, including The University of Queensland’s “Great Court Race” and of course, our very own “Run the Corridors”.

Mr Darren Wallwork, a teacher at Beerwah, came up with idea to run a similar race for senior boys and girls. It was run over 501 metres and students lined the course. There were only 116 students enrolled in the first year and the event was a great success. Since then it has grown and grown and in 2000 Mr Brian Wilkinson, Head of Department HPE, expanded the idea to include Junior Boys and Girls. This year the event has grown to include an under 13 event. One student from each house is selected to represent their house.

The timing of our race involves ringing a bell every five seconds so students near the start / finish line could hear how the students were going, resulting in a great atmosphere at the finish line.

Traditionally the Run the Corridors was held at the start of the Athletics season to herald the start of Beerwah’s excellent results in the Central District Athletics. In 2017 Beerwah SHS are going try and regain what is rightfully ours the coveted ‘District Athletics’ trophy.

This year the event was better than ever with a number of records falling and our younger students leading the way. It was great to see students embracing the history and tradition with athletic pursuits. Let’s hope this tradition stays as it has a special place in Beerwah State High’s Sporting History. Congratulations to all our winners and well done to our competitors who represented their houses with pride.

2017 Run the Corridors Winners:

U13 Girls- Baylee McManus (New Record -1 second)
U13 Boys- Jordy Wilson (New Record -7 seconds)
U15 Girls – Emily Roach
U15 Boys – James Poole
Senior Girls – Tara Milne
Senior Boys – Dylan Mountain

CURRENT RECORD HOLDERS & YEAR:

Senior Boys: Rowan Sutton 1:08:96 (13 Bells) 2015
Senior Girls: Rhonda Byrnes 1:22:23 (16 Bells) 2015
Under 15 Boys: Aidan Young 1:13:15 (14 Bells) 2015
Under 15 Girls: Tara Milne 1:18:99 (15 Bells) 2015
Under 13 Boys: Jordy Wilson 1:20:34 (16 Bells) 2017
Under 13 Girls: Baylee McManus 1:30:61 (18 Bells) 2017

Steve Jeffery
Health & Physical Education HOD

Academic and Cultural Cup 2017

‘While Roger Federer cruised to a record eighth crown at Wimbledon, Beerwah High students were excelling on our very own centre court in MU06, in Beerwah High’s Third Annual Spelling Bee Tennis Tournament’

By Peter Voigt (Academic & Cultural Cup Coordinator/Teacher Aide – Learning Support)

2017 Spelling Bee

Beerwah High students set a new record for participation in 2017, with more than 180 students taking centre court in this year’s spelling bee tournaments. In an annual event that is quickly becoming a cherished part of Beerwah High culture, students battled in teams of four, spelling their way through a knockout tournament until the eventual champions of their grade were crowned.

With many students returning for a third year, tactics were at the fore, with teams agonising over the appropriate time to use their tactical cards that afford spellers the chance to get a little help on particularly difficult words. The ‘team play’ card continued to be the most cherished, allowing teammates to join the speller at the desk and formulate a communal spelling of the word. The ‘reserve’ card was also used often, allowing a speller to get a replacement word at the current difficulty level. This year saw the introduction of a new card titled ‘count-me-in’, which informed the speller of how many letters the word contained. This proved to be a very popular and helpful addition to the team card set.

A group of year 12 students use a 'team play' card on a 'powershot' word. The roar when they spelt it correctly was deafening!

As usual, the opportunity to opt for a more difficult ‘powershot’ word at any stage during a rally proved very popular, and this year many teams realised that ‘powershots’, played in combination with tactical cards, can prove to be a very powerful strategy. Many games were finished off with a huge ‘powershot’ backed up with two or three tactical cards that had been saved during the game. It was awesome to see that our unique competitive format replicated a real tennis format, with some teams progressing by playing aggressively and opting to go for several ‘powershots’ during a game, while others teams won the day by playing a more controlled and safer game.

While the excitement and thrill of competition created a very boisterous and exciting centre court, all matches were battled out with good spirt, fair play, complete engagement and all round sportsmanship. It was an absolute delight for teachers refereeing the matches to observe the collage of on-court groans, giggles, shrieks, laughter, tension, screams of delight, excited banter and roars of success. It was wonderful to see students spelling with such a high level of engagement, excitement and enjoyment.

Congratulations to all who contributed to such a successful series of tournaments. 2018 promises to be even bigger and better. There will be champions to topple, wildcards that surprise and powershots that bedazzle the opposition. Our eyes now turn towards the ultimate prize this year; the academic and cultural cup which will be awarded in week one of term four. Can Ngungun go back to back? Will Tunbubudla return their maroon mortar board to the cup? Or will we see the dark blue of Miketeebumulgrai or the light blue of Tibberoowuccum take top spot for the first time?

We’re not sure if Roger Federer will return to Wimbledon next year, but these Beerwah High students have already started dreaming of 2018 glory on the hallowed centre court of MU06 See you on the court next year!

BSHS 2017 Year 12 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Tunbubudla/Tibberoowuccum

Tori Dempsey, Cody Wilson, Clare Eeles, Mark Cadiang

BSHS 2017 Year 11 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Miketeebumulgrai

Sharni Drabsch, Tyler May, Rose Mickelson, Ruth Finneran, Veda Pflasterer

BSHS 2017 Year 10 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Tunbubudla/Ngungun

Mitchell Trimmer-Rowan, Maya Amendolia, Mac Robb

BSHS 2017 Year 9 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Tunbubudla

Jayden Charlton, Nicholas Hind, Mitchell Cross, Mike Cadiang

BSHS 2017 Year 8 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Ngungun

Kane O’Brien, Callum Byford, Dallas Muller, Jason Forbes, Harley Treverton

BSHS 2017 Year 7 Spelling Bee Grand Champions

Tibberoowuccum

Portia Quuinn-Haines, Mitchell Welsh, Rhori Callinan, Calani Payton, Maggie Macrae

Finalists

For more photos and the tournament results for each grade, please click on the relevant buttons below.

School based traineeships/apprenticeships (SATs)

Alternative Pathways

The start of a new term is always a busy time and Term 3 has certainly been no exception. Students have been progressing through application processes for SATs, participating in work experience, commencing traineeships and completing their SET Plans. Many events are taking place including career expos, open days and information sessions. Students will be advised on upcoming events through school notices and our school Facebook page.

SATs

Congratulations to the following students who commenced school based traineeships/ apprenticeships in the last couple of weeks:

Chiquita Rosenow – Cert III Hairdressing (Resort Hair & Beauty, Alexandra Headlands)

Harrison Still – Cert II Engineering Production (Host Azacs Constructions)

Both Chiquita and Harrison completed interviews and work trials prior to being offered their positions. Chiquita is a mature and focused student who is keen to complete her training while working one day a week at the salon. It is expected that at graduation in 2019 Chiquita will convert to a full time apprentice. Harrison’s traineeship in engineering production sees him completing on the job training and a qualification in the steel construction industry. Harrison is motivated to do well and has already shown a great work ethic. Well done students.

Three students have been participating in SAT work trials with a steel fabrication company in Kunda Park. Harrison, Ethan and Luke are to be congratulated on their efforts in completing five days’ work trial each which has provided them with a valuable experience in a workshop environment. The employer has a difficult decision to make in selecting a new trainee as each student has such a high standard of work ethic.

Other vacancies for opportunities have been on offer including an indigenous traineeship with the ANZ Bank in Beerwah. Edan, Ashley-Rose and Corey recently participated in pre-screening interviews with Community Solutions. Though perhaps feeling a little nervous, all three students spoke well and answered questions confidently. We look forward to hearing an outcome in the coming weeks. Well done Edan, Ashley-Rose and Corey.

Current vacancy for 2018: Metro North Hospital & Health

Kylie from Metro North Hospital and Health recently addressed Year 10 students regarding traineeship opportunities at Redcliffe and Caboolture hospitals commencing early 2018. Students have been able to register expressions of interest and application packs have now been distributed. Students may still collect a pack, with applications closing on 4th August 2017. The traineeships on offer include business administration, health services assistant (AIN) and allied health.

Australian Defence Force information sessions

August ADF info sessions have been advertised this week and include:

ADF Trade Careers – Wednesday 23rd August 6-8pm Maroochydore

To RSVP visit the link below

Officer Careers – Wednesday 30th August 6-8pm, Mooloolaba

To register visit the link below

ADF Careers – Wednesday 2nd August 6-8pm, Caloundra

To register visit the link below

The Defence Force also offer a range of work experience programs. To check opportunities and locations go to the link below

SC Technical Trade Training Centre

Recent presentations by Trade Training Centre coordinator, Deb McPherson have provided students and families with information regarding 2018 courses. The TTC offers VETiS eligible year 11 and 12 students a 12 month program which includes training in a chosen trade/industry qualification, skill preparation and preparation for work. 80 hours of structured workplace learning assists student to develop valuable employability skills and gives exposure to real life work situations.

Expressions of interest are now being taken for places in:

Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20516)
Cert III Aviation (AVI3036) – to be confirmed (TBC)
Cert I Construction (CPC10111)
Cert II Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22011)
Cert II Health Support Services (HLT23215)
Cert II Plumbing (52700WA)
Cert II Surveying & Spatial Information Services (CPP20116) (TBC)
Integrated Learning in Engineering (ILEs)

An information evening is scheduled for Thursday 10th August 6:15 – 7:30pm at the TTC in Caloundra. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about the courses and to tour the centre and its facilities. First round applications are due 15th September and will be sent directly to those students who submit EOIs. Please see Ms Skerman for more information.

GenR8 AND AllevE8 PROGRAMS

The SVETE (School plus Vocational Education and Training lead to Employment) programs will run again in 2018. These programs, coordinated by DET North Coast Region are an opportunity for 2018 Year 12 students to complete a certificate II qualification and participate in 20 days of structured workplace learning. Other benefits for students include:

• Develop employability skills valued by employers
• Achieve up to 6 QCE points
• Demonstrate real life work capability that will provide a competitive edge
• Open up employment opportunities and pathways

The two programs to choose from are:.

AllevE8

• HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services
• 20 days of structured work placement within the fastest growing industry in Australia – Health

GenR8

• TLI21815 Certificate II in Logistics
• 20 days of structured work placement within a variety of industry areas focussing on transport, logistics and supply chain

Expressions of interest are now open and an information evening is expected to take place late in term 3. See Ms Skerman for further information and an EOI.

Links to Program Information (supplied by DET)

• Click here to watch our program video
• Click here for the 2018 Program Information Brochure - includes benefits for Students and general program information
• Click here for the Program Timeline - detailing how the program works through the recruitment period and 2018 school year.
• Click here for the 2018 Stakeholder Agreement - explains school, student, parent, employer and RTO responsibilities
• Click here for information on the Certificate II in Logistics
• Click here for information on the Certificate II in Health Support
• Click here to see details of potential and participating employers for your area

Guidance Officer Update

University Applications – QTAC

Applications to university are made through QTAC – the Qld Tertiary Admissions Centre. In the first week of this term, all Year 12 students considering applying for university were issued with a copy of the “2018 Year 12 Guide for Further Study” which outlines all courses open for application in 2018 and processes for applying. To support Year 12s in making their university decisions and applications, Beerwah SHS expects all students to apply before 29 September 2017. Changes can then be made to applications up until closing dates. Also, the Guidance Officer will meet with all Year 12 students individually to discuss their application to ensure they have the best opportunity to gain entry to their preferred courses. If you would like further information about how to apply and courses available, please contact the Guidance Officer or try QTAC below

Upcoming University Open Days

Christian Heritage College, Brisbane campus - Saturday 5 August, 2 - 6pm
CQUniversity Australia, Brisbane campus – Thursday 10 August, 3 - 6pm
QUT Gardens Point campus – Sunday 30 July, 9am – 3pm
QUT, Caboolture campus – Saturday 20 August, 9am – 3pm
The University of Qld, St Lucia campus – Sunday 6 August, 9am – 3pm
The University of Qld, Gatton campus – Sunday 20 August, 9.30am – 3pm
University of Southern Qld, Toowoomba campus – Sunday 13 August, 10am – 2pm
University of Southern Qld, Springfield campus – Sunday 20 August, 10am – 2pm
University of Southern Qld, Ipswich campus – Sunday 2 September, 10am – 2pm

Please see the university website for further details. Open days for other universities have already been held this year.

Defence Force Work Experience Program

Young women aged 16 – 24 have the opportunity to get a taste of life as an Air Force technician/engineer at the Air Force Technical Camp for Young Women, 4-8 September 2017. Applications are open to young women who have a strong interest in an Air Force engineering or technical trades career. Check out the link below or the Guidance Officer for more details.

Jodie Runge
Guidance Officer