28 August 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Uniform Review

As you would be aware, the school is reviewing the school uniform and the policies and procedures around our Dress Code. The new Dress Code will be presented at the next P&C meeting for parent input and then will be endorsed in October meeting.

Parents will have vote on their preferences with an email containing a survey being sent out on Wednesday August 23. This survey will be open for a week and close on Wednesday August 30. Samples have been and will be on display at the Uniform Shop.

For students, uniforms have been displayed and modelled over the past couple of weeks and they will be surveyed early next week.

Parents are reminded that a 2 year “phase in” period will apply with the current uniforms still being suitable for use during this time.

Currently, can I remind all students and parents that students not adhering to the dress code, in particular with regards to non- uniform jumpers, undershirts and black socks will be receiving detentions.

NAPLAN

The results for the national tests have been released to schools and you will be receiving your child’s report in the mail in the very near future. Please take the opportunity to look at the results from previous years and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr Connor or Mr Lancaster.

Overall, there have been some significant improvements in individual’s results and the percentage of students reaching the National Minimum Standards has increased in a number of areas.

Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance

Even though the first cohort of students under the new system of assessment and Tertiary entrance will not graduate till 2020 it is important that all students and families understand the implications beforehand. Up skilling teachers on new syllabi has already started and we are linking with other schools to ensure that we are on the same page when we start delivering the curriculum to the Year 11 cohort in 2019.

In preparation, parents of students in Years 7-9 are invited to an information night. Details are:

DATE Wednesday August 30
VENUE - Performing Arts Block
TIME – 5.30 – 6.30 pm

Mobile Phones

Parents are asked to reinforce the school policy with their children, that all mobile phones are to be away, out of sight and are not to be used during class time unless it is directly linked to a learning activity (eg music for a dance class). This message will be clearly communicated to all students during form class and parades in the coming week. Students who do not adhere to the policy will be asked to submit their phone to the office.

Glen Robinson
Principal

Parenting Kids Who Struggle

One of the unwritten laws of family-life is that talent and ability is unevenly distributed between siblings. In most families there is one child who seems to have more than his or her fair share of ability. Everything some kids turn their hands to – whether schoolwork, sport and socialising – is done successfully and effortlessly.

If you have such a child then there is a fair bet that you will also have a child who struggles in the same areas. For these children, achieving success takes more effort and concentration than it does for their sibling. Just as it is easy for parents to marvel at the talented child, it’s frustrating and, at times, heart-breaking to watch your child struggle to attain even mediocre levels of success at school, in their sport or leisure activities.

It’s harder still when you know that no matter how hard your child tries they just can’t be as successful as their sibling who gets all the glory and accolades from relatives and friends. As a parent it’s important to be realistic about what each child can achieve so keep your expectations in line with their ability and maturity, and avoid making comparisons between siblings.

Here are some ideas to keep in mind if you are parenting a child where success – at school, sport and other common childhood activities – just doesn’t come naturally.

Develop a growth mindset. Recent research shows that people who believe they can increase their intelligence through effort and challenges, get smarter and do better in school, work and life over time. It’s exciting to know that your child’s talent and smarts aren’t fixed. Their brain can always learn more, continue to grow and be stretched. Communicate a growth mindset to your kids by focusing your praise more on their effort rather than natural abilities of talents; praising the strategies they use and looking for opportunities to stretch their capabilities.

Be your child’s cheerleader. Kids who have to work really hard to achieve, need someone in their lives who is able boost their self-confidence, particularly when they are struggling. Make a fuss over small successes so they can puff up their chests every now and then.

Focus your comments on contribution, improvement and effort. It’s difficult praising kids when the results aren’t there but you can always focus your comments on their contribution to the team rather than kicking the winning goal, improvements shown in reading or the effort they are making at art.

Remember that persistence pays. Children who persist learn an important life lesson – that is, success in most endeavours takes effort. Those kids who sail through their childhoods without raising a sweat can struggle when eventually they do have to work long and hard to succeed.

Help kids identify their strengths. Kids are like niche marketers – they define themselves by their strengths. “I am a good reader,” “I’m sporty.” “I’m really good at art” are some of the labels kids will use. As they move into adolescence the number of options for success open up, so help them find one or two areas that they enjoy and can easily achieve success in. Help them see beyond the limits they can put on themselves (“I’m hopeless at sport”) to see the many other talents and strengths they do have.

Don’t put kids on pedestals. It is difficult living in the shadow of a superstar so avoid making a huge fuss over the achievements of a particular child – it makes life difficult for those who follow. Recognise results but balance that by focusing equally on their efforts as well.

Raising kids who find life a breeze is easy. However parenting kids who take longer to mature, or kids that must put in 110% effort to achieve is challenging for any parent.

Raising the family underdog requires parents to develop a growth mindset, focus on kids’ strengths, be liberal with encouragement and have realistic but positive expectations for success.

BLOG BY MICHAEL GROSE

Reboot

PBL
Positive Behaviours for Learning

Respect, Responsibility & Safety

RESPECT:

1. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
   - Synonyms: esteem, regard, high regard, high opinion, acclaim, admiration, approbation, approval, appreciation, estimation, favour, popularity, recognition, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, honour, praise, homage.
2. Due Regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others.
   - Synonyms: due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness, courtesy, civility, deference

RESPONSIBILITY:

1. The state of fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
   - Synonyms: authority, control, power, leadership, management, influence; duty
2. The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. A moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of.
   - Synonyms: trustworthiness, level-headedness, rationality, sanity, reason, reasonableness, sense, common sense, stability, maturity, adultness, reliability, dependability, competence
3. The opportunity/ability to act independently & take decisions without authorisation.
   - A thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.

SAFETY:

1. The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk or injury.
   - Synonyms: welfare, well-being, protection, security, harmlessness, lack of side effects
2. Denoting something designed to prevent injury or damage.

Senior school news

By the time you read this newsletter our year 12 students will have sat their Core Skills test and are now breathing a huge sigh of relief. For those students who are eagerly awaiting their OP score I know it is a stressful time and I hope that all take up the opportunity to meet with our Guidance Officer, Jodie Runge, to discuss QTAC applications and plan for future pathways.

It is also timely to remind all year 12 students and their parents/caregivers that they still have to focus on getting through the last 9 weeks of school - yes it is only 9 weeks until Clap Out by completing all final assessment items and making sure they are on track to secure their QCE.

To secure a QCE (20 points) it is important that a student gains a pass mark, a C grade, as they exit each chosen subject at the end of year 12 and that they complete all certificate courses that they may be enrolled in. After each reporting period I meet with any student who may be failing a subject and putting their QCE at risk to plan an approach that will hopefully ensure their success. This may require subject changes or an acknowledgement that the particular student needs to put in greater effort in order to pass a particular subject. September results are critical as there is usually only one assessment item left to complete in term 4 so we have a very good idea of whether or not a student is reaching their goals. If a student in year 12 is not on track to attain their QCE then there will be individual contact made with that student and their parent/caregiver to provide them with an extra course, where possible so they can attain the points needed. This may require the student to come to school on their non-school day to be able to complete this requirement and I appreciate your support with this so we can ensure that all students are able to maximise their opportunities for success.

Tanya Hayden
Deputy Principal
Senior School

Get Started Vouchers

Round 10 Get Started Vouchers still available – APPLY NOW!

Under the Get Started Vouchers program, vouchers of up to $150 are available to eligible children and young people, which can pay for the cost of sport and recreation club membership, and/or participation fees through registered Get Started Vouchers clubs.

Please note:

• The vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis.
• Once they have been allocated for the round, then the round closes.
• Applications close when fully allocated or, at latest, 27 September 2017

Any queries contact – PDU@npsr.qld.gov.au

Check out this video to see how to apply

Robin The Hood
Sunshine Coast Drama Festival

After our success last year at the Sunshine Coast Schools’ Drama Festival (taking out Platinum, being invited to perform at the Highlights Night at the Caloundra Events Centre and winning the ultimate prize for Outstanding Achievement) there was absolutely no pressure fronting up again to impress. Well, not much!

Our entry for 2017 was an extract from our fabulous musical, “Robin The Hood.” It was welcome light relief in a program of very serious pieces from other schools. Our students (Izaac Whan, Lily Standring, Liam Gibson, Kody Thomas-Roby, Mitch Markham, Edan Robertson, Kayla Smedley, Aidan Goldsborough and Hayden Gripske) hit that stage with energy and enthusiasm, their enjoyment translating to the highly appreciative audience. Jokes hit their marks, movement was precise and the song, “Men in Tights” was sung with incredible gusto!

Once again we were invited to present our piece for the Highlights Evening at the Caloundra Events Centre where we brought the house down. Izaac was singled out for his excellent performance and as a school we were awarded Gold. It was great to see what other schools on the Sunshine Coast are doing and was, of course, another triumph for Beerwah High!

Debra Holland
Drama Teacher

Blackrock Excursion

On Tuesday the 8th August the year 12 Drama class and a few lucky year 10 students attended a live theatre performance at La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove. They play was called Blackrock, and it was performed by final year acting students from QUT. The play becomes the topic for the year 12’s up-coming written assessment.

Dance Company Update

Congratulations to Beerwah Dance Company who travelled down to the Gold Coast Dance Eisteddfods on the 11th August. It was a very busy day and the students represented the school wonderfully through their professional and positive behaviour, team work and various performances. The senior dancers took out 4 highly commended in fiercely competitive categories. Miss Rossberg and Miss Griffiths are very proud of all the students and would like thank all the staff and families for their continual support in the Dance Company.

Watch this space for more information on DANCE NIGHT in Term 4!

Miss Griffiths
Dance Teacher

BSM Update

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

QAMT YEAR 7/8 MATHEMATICS COMPETITION 2017

On Tuesday 8th August, two teams from Beerwah State High School attended the QAMT YEAR 7/8 MATHEMATICS COMPETITION 2017 held at Matthew Flinders. The competition consisted of students working in groups of three (two year 8 students and one year 7 student) and had to answer questions individually and in groups. The responses were either written or oral and this year saw the team consisting of Harley Treverton, Jason Forbes and Tyson Baker come in third place and progress to the regional finals. Congratulations also to Travis Boss, Callum Byford and Ryan McMullin who just missed out on progressing through.

Mark Bateman
Teacher BSHS

Senior Leaders Leadership Day

On Wednesday, 9 August the newly inducted Beerwah Senior Leaders participated in a leadership development day at the Maroochy Waterfront Camp & Conference Centre.

The company Character Builders ran the day which began with individual introductions. The focus was to get to know each other a little better but to also practice speaking in front of others. Who knew we have a budding weather presenter in our ranks?

Once outside the leaders were divided into two groups and they were given the task of building a raft. All materials were provided. It was great to see the students working together to get the rafts built. Friendly competition was added when a time trial was completed. Only 14 seconds separated first and second.

Students were able to use stand-up paddles boards and kayaks in the next session. Whilst in the kayaks the students were asked to get all the group back to the beach together. This caused some deep thought and some novel ideas – needless to say everyone returned to the beach safely. A fun body board rescue challenge followed.

Even though it was only a day – the students worked very well together and found the time together as the new leadership team very valuable. To end the day, students discussed how they saw their student leadership developing and working over the next year.

Leanne Young
HOD Senior School

Year 9 & 10 STEM Excursion

Year 9 and 10 STEM students had a great day at The Cube, QUT participating in a Driving into the Future: Lego Robotics Workshop. Students worked collaboratively in robotics challenges where they solved problems and learned new skills.

This was a fantastic opportunity to extend the students creative skills and encourage experimentation through trial and error. All the students worked exceptionally to program their driverless car in an emergency simulation activity.

Marni Bradley
HOD Learning Technologies

Digital Technologies

Did you know that 40% of Australia’s workforce, more than five million people could be replaced by automation in the next 10 to 20 years and within 30 years, if not sooner, artificial intelligence and automation will be able to do everything humans can do. Technology will be changing the way we work and the jobs that seem to be most valuable right now are those in the digital space. Jobs in the future will be relying more on innovation and creativity and it will be important to have an entrepreneurial mindset.

It is important that your students are thinking about choosing Digital Technology as one of their elective subjects in Year 9 and 10 so that they will be given an advantage in the real world.

Humanities

Year 8 Geography Excursion

Three Geography classes travelled to Wildhorse Mountain as part of their Geography course on Wednesday 9th August. The students learnt about the formation of the Glasshouse Mountains and the history of them. The students are to be congratulated on their excellent behaviour while on the trip.

Dane Richter
HOD Humanities

Year 11 & 12 Tourism Excursion

On Tuesday 15th August the year 11/12 Tourism class went to Dreamworld as part of their unit of study examining the impact that theme parks have on the local communities that they exist in. After an early start the girls attended a fascinating lecture presented by the Dreamworld educational officer about tourism, marketing, employment and branding. The girls were then able to explore the park and examine the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts that it has on the local Gold Coast community while also partaking in all the entertainment the park had to offer. The Giant Drop, The Buzz Saw and The Claw were some of the more extreme rides some of the braver members of our group were willing to try, the rest of us were supportive onlookers. Mrs Grace and Chloe Grant teamed up on the dodgem cars to chase down the other girls with some outstanding driving skills shown by Chloe. It was a fantastic day and all the girls showed Beerwah SHS in wonderfully positive light with their exemplary behaviour.

Jessica Grace
English Teacher

Sports News

Athletics Days & Colour Run

The last days of Term 2, saw all students from Year 7 to 12 cover the oval like a swarm of ants as they ran, jumped, threw, danced, and were completely saturated in colour. The weather was perfect and our youngest students gave their absolute best in their first athletics carnival at Beerwah. Congratulations to the Tunbubudla House who won the carnival, with high participation rates the key to their success. The inaugural Colour Run was a spectacular addition to this year’s carnival with students bathing in 100 kilograms of coloured powder as they completed 3 or more laps of the course. A huge thank you Mrs Kerr and the PE staff for organising this event and to all of the parents, grandparents and family members who were with us throughout the day making it such a special carnival! The funds raised will go towards purchasing new athletics singlets and equipment for the school.

Congratulations to our Age Champions.

12 Yr Girls Baylee McManus
12 Yr Boys Caleb Buckley
13 Yr Girls Imogen Holt
13 Yr Boys Jordy Wilson
14 Yr Girls Boni Gray
14 Yr Boys Nicholas Hind
15 Yr Girls Breanne Howden
15 Yr Boys James Poole
16 Yr Girls Mia Reynolds
16 Yr Boys Ryan Butler
19 Yr Girls Melanie Wilks
19 Yr Boys Fred Klapproth

100 M Beerwah Gift Winners

Baylee McManus (Girls) & Jordy Wilson (Boys)

District Athletics

A team of 100 plus students were selected to represent the school at the District Athletics Carnival on August 4 and 7. Their task this year was to regain the elusive District Athletics Champion School Trophy which we lost for the first time in twenty years to the mighty Chancellor State College in 2015. Despite a gallant effort by the team and marvellous individual performances over the two days, they were unable to achieve this goal and placed second overall out of the ten schools who competed. Congratulations to the Beerwah team who were able to win the Percentage Champion School.

The sportsmanship demonstrated from all students was terrific and the attitude displayed by every competitor to give their best was evident throughout the carnival. The tremendous respect and positive encouragement that our students gave to their peers is a real credit to the quality young people we are so lucky to have at Beerwah. It was an outstanding achievement also that we had 27 students selected in the District team to go on and compete at the Sunshine Coast Regional Athletics on August 31 and September 1 and we wish them the very best.

District Age Champion

Jordy Wilson 13 Years Boys

New District Records

Discus F - U/12 - 2017 # 27.63m T Taripo (Previous Record 2016 # 22.01m Unity)
Shotput F - U/12 - 2017 # 10.69m T Taripo (Previous Record 2016 # 8.53m Meridan)
Javelin F - U/16 - 2017 # 38.02m K Cotterill (Previous Record 2003# 36.77m L.Bale Beerwah)

District Athletic Team Members

1. Hoffman Nugent, Seth
2. McManus, Baylee
3. Murray, Ethan
4. Perry, Mackenzie
5. Taripo, Tamara
6. Jennings, Mitchell
7. Wilson, Jordy
8. Gray, Boni
9. Roach, Emily
10. Vobr, Laura
11. Ashlin, Cody
12. Howden, Breanne
13. McMullin, Josh
14. Osborne, Luke
15. Poole, James
16. Cotterill, Kirrah
17. Donnelly, Todd
18. Kennedy, Daniel
19. Mickelson, Rose
20. Piller, Brody
21. Reynolds, Mia
22. Van Der Palen, MJ
23. Haig, Callum
24. Klapproth, Frederick
25. Milne, Tara
26. Valentine, Katie
27. Goad, Justin

Year 7 AEP

The Year 7 AEP students will be visited by Craig Burns (Australian 200m & 400m Sprinter) on Tuesday, 5th September as part of the Queensland Academy of Sport QAS4School’s program in the lead up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Please follow the links for more information

Steve Jeffery
Health & Physical Education HOD

Design Technology Update

August 14 and 15 brought new skills for our Year 11 Building and Construction students. ABBTF came to the school to deliver an interactive “try Brick Laying for a day” program. Students were able to mix mud, lay bricks and try the trade in a simulated environment. Students were informed of the intricacies of the trade and how to get involved. Our Building and Construction Students are busy honing their skills in and around our school grounds. Currently students are working on paths and handball courts in and around a number of our buildings. Students have recently completed paving and concreting around our resource centre. We all benefit from the hard work of these students and thank them for all their efforts in these courses.

Cassie Clarke
HOD Design Technology

Spanish News

On Sunday Marlee Radenovic and Clare Eeles once again represented Beerwah SHS at the annual MLTAQ Languages Competition at the University of the Sunshine Coast. It was an amazing turnout, with close to 1000 students, speaking in over 8 languages. This year, I am proud to announce that Marlee placed first in her division, with Clare receiving a highly commended. Thank you girls for your hard work.

Roadcraft Driver Training

By Mike Turner (Chaplain)

On the 23rd & 24th of August, a group of our students from Grade 11 and 12 attended a driver training course with Leanne Young (Senior School HOD) and myself at the Roadcraft centre up in Gympie.

It was a fantastic couple of days and all the students enjoyed the experience. Here’s what two of them had to say…

“I really, really enjoyed this course! It was such a great experience being able to practice and encounter the different situations that drivers can be thrown into, as well as being in a safe and controlled environment. It’s such an important thing knowing what to do in an emergency and I learnt a few things to keep in mind when practicing. I loved being told what I’m doing well and what I need to improve on and this course helped me with that because Paul was amazing! I would rate this course 4½ out of 5, and for everybody!” Tayler, Yr 12

“Roadcraft taught me lots of techniques on how to driver properly, over the two days I progressed a lot and I feel like I’m a better driver than I was before I came. I would recommend this course to learner drivers mainly but it would be beneficial to anyone. We also learnt the most important thing to think of while driving is vision.” Adam, Yr 11

We plan of offering this opportunity again to our senior students in 2018. If you have a son or daughter who will be in Grade 11 or 12 next year who is interested in participating in this potentially life-saving course please let me know.

School based traineeships/apprenticeships (SATs)

Alternative Pathways

SATs

It is always very rewarding to attend a sign up meeting with an employer, student and parent and to witness the excitement and motivation as school based trainees embark on a new alternative pathway. Last week Harrison McConnell was signed up as a school based trainee in engineering fabrication with Bell Stainless in Kunda Park. This is an amazing opportunity for Harrison who will combine working one day a week with off the job training while completing senior schooling. On graduation Harrison will commence a full time apprenticeship. Congratulations Harrison and best wishes for an enjoyable and successful experience.

A recent progress update across all our school based trainees and apprentices has shown that students are working well and on track with their study and work hour commitments. Students are finding that these arrangements are invaluable in allowing them to apply the knowledge and skills studied in their qualification in real work places. Congratulations to Kimberley Wooler who recently completed a Certificate II Retail Services with host employer Sam’s Outlet.

Vacancies for 2018 traineeships with Metro North Hospital & Health closed on 4th August. The next stage in the process will be shortlisting for first round interviews. Best wishes to all applicants.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work experience is great way for students to learn firsthand about a job or an industry. It’s a chance to perform work tasks and develop valuable employability skills. Research shows that the skills and attributes employers most look for in young people include attitude, physical presentation, reliability and communication. Work experience or job sampling is the perfect way to practice and develop these skills as well as a way to network with people, obtain references and demonstrate work capabilities.

A number of students have completed or are currently participating in work placements:

Bailey Siebenhausen – Redsell Airconditioning
Aidan Simsir – JR Brown Electrical
Diggory Arrindell – Llittle Kickers SC
Joshua Valpreda – Ace Homes Qld Pty Ltd
Sam Medhurst – To Do List
Jorja Fullick – The Edge Salon
Ben Guszlovan – Beerwah SS

Students at the SC Trade Training Centre are also in the process of completing their 80 hours structured workplace learning which sees them working with employers in trade areas including construction, plumbing, automotive and electrical. This is a mandatory component of their qualification study and enrolment at TTC.

Work experience is student initiated and a simple form can be completed which provides Education Qld insurance cover. Students are able to complete up to 30 days work experience annually and need to be committed to performing their duties to the best of their ability complying with employer directions and work place health and safety at all times.

Australian Defence Force WORK EXPERIENCE

Throughout the year a number of students express interest in the various work experience programs on offer by ADF. Year 11 student, Kirra Cotterill has been successful in securing a placement in the residential Tech Camp to be held at RAAF Amberley from 3rd to 7th September. This is will an amazing experience for Kirra and we look forward to hearing all about it on her return.

Visit Defence Work Experience Program website for more information.

COURSES AND PROGRAMS FOR 2018

Now is the time for students to be considering alternative programs and courses available in 2018. These include the Trade Training Centre, AllevE8 and GenR8, TAFE at School, Distance Education and external provider delivered qualifications in manufacturing/engineering, salon industry and health sector. Applications and expressions of interest are being taken now. Read below for further information.

SC Technical Trade Training Centre

A number of students recently attended the information night held on 10th August which was a chance to see the centre first hand and hear all about 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 and work preparation. 80 hours of structured workplace learning assists student to develop valuable employability skills and gives exposure to real life work situations. A new addition for 2018 is a SUN program in Aviation Studies. Delivered in partnership with CQU, this course provides students with an opportunity to study first year uni subjects in Aviation Theory while still at school. Providing 4 QCE points for each unit, this program gives students an insight into tertiary level education and assists with the transition from school to university.

Expressions of interest are still being taken for places in:

Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20516)
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 (Sunshine Coast University
Aviation Studies (Study University Now, Central Qld University)

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

Advertising of these program has continued during the term and a presentation was held on 16th August 2017. The SVETE (School plus Vocational Education and Training lead to Employment) programs are 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. Student interest areas are matched with a list of employers offering placements. 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

See Ms Skerman for further information and an EOI as soon as possible.

Links to Program Information (supplied by DET)

DUAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING – TECHNICAL

Offered by Site Skills Training, based in Landsborough this VETiS funded dual course runs for 1 day a week over one semester. The course covers practical skills and knowledge to carry technical support functions in mechanical engineering and is a practical and exciting program. The students are given a project to design and develop a drone and start off working with 3D printers and apply the skills developed to an industrial CNC system. They continue with teamwork and design skills where they design, print and assemble the drone and have it flying by the end of the project.

• MSM20216 Certificate II Manufacturing Technology
• MEM30505 Certificate III Engineering – Technical
• VETiS funded – with options available for VETiS ineligible students
• 9 QCE points
• 20 weeks

Students are able to use this dual qualification to progress into certificate IV, diploma or degree pathways. Career opportunities include electrical/mechanical engineer, engineering design and drone systems designer.

Minimum enrolment numbers must be met before the course will proceed. Register your interest by completing page two of the attached flyer and return to Ms Skerman.

DUAL SALON ASSISTANT/ RETAIL COSMETICS

The dual course has been delivered at school by an external training provider in term 2 and 3 2017. Depending on interest received it is proposed that the course may run again in 2018.

• SHB20216 Cert II Salon Assistant
• SHB20116 Cert II Retail Cosmetics
• VETiS funded – fee for service option
• 1 day a week (proposed either Wednesday or Thursday) / two terms
• 8 QCE points

This dual program provides the foundation skills and knowledge for work in the salon industry and contains both theory and practical components. Students must be motivated to commit to the course and participate in an adult learning environment. Register interest with Ms Skerman.

HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

A group of senior students successfully completed this course in Semester 1 and depending on interest received it is proposed that the course may run again in 2018. The course provides foundation skills and knowledge required to enter into a variety of sectors including health, professional scientific and technical services, community and personal service workers. It is also a pathway for further study. Register interest with Ms Skerman.

• HLT21212 Certificate II Health Support Services
• VETiS funded – fee for service option
• 1 day a week (proposed wither Wednesday or Thursday) / two terms
• 4 QCE points

YOUTH BOOST INITIATIVE

Youth Boost payments, together with Employer Support payments are offered under Queensland Government’s Back to Work initiative. The program is designed to support employers who hire young unemployed job seekers in South East Qld. The employer and business, job seeker and work role must meet certain criteria. Young people must be unemployed for a minimum of four weeks, no longer at school and aged between 15-24 years.

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