3 May 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

All students have been asked to take a stance against Bullying. Here we have year seven students (from left to right) Bohdi, Daniel, Lily and Anastasia signing the pledge board that is displayed in the canteen.

Glen Robinson
Principal

Anzac Day

Front Office Update

Front Office opening hours are

• Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, except Public Holidays and School Holidays.

Student Leave Passes

Students are required to have parental/guardian permission and a leave pass from the front office when leaving school during school hours. Please contact the front office either by phone or a written note prior to the required time. This will help to ensure your child is out of class and on their way at the time you have requested.

QParents

Have you signed up for QParents?

• Would you like to check your child’s timetable on your phone, tablet or computer?
• Access your child’s report cards online?
• Pay school invoices online with your credit card?
• Notify the school of your child’s absences and monitor attendance?
• Engage more closely with the school?

Visit the below website to find out more or contact the front office on 5436 5333.

Reports

Semester one reports will be emailed out in the last week of this term. Please take the time to ensure all your contact details are up to date.

Cash Collection

Current opening hours for cash collection are Monday to Friday at the following times

• 8am to 12pm for parents/guardian
• 8am to 8.45 and first break for students

Tia Law and Vanessa Bond
Administration Officers

Future Pathways

School based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs)

There have been quite a number of sign-ups taking place as the new term starts. Three students have secured retail traineeships with Domino’s Pizza and two students are due to commence hospitality traineeships with the Fat Frenchman café. During the holidays year eleven student Jakeb was signed up to an engineering traineeship with Bell Stainless at Kunda Park.

Congratulations to all students on the applications, interviews and successful work experience trials.

School based traineeships and apprentices are a great opportunity which allow you to combine training with paid work in a real job; gain QCE points and continue full time school studies.

Two students have successfully completed their retail traineeships –

Congratulations to Seth and Jaydan who have been able to balance paid work hours and a certificate III qualification with their school commitments.

New SAT opportunities for senior students are advertised via school notices, on year level parades and on the noticeboards.

Metro North Hospital & Health traineeships

Year ten students interested in a health pathway and applying for 2020/2021 traineeships with Metro North are invited to register their interest in an information session as soon as possible. The session will run on Monday, May 13, 2019, 8:50am in the library and will be conducted by Kylie Boccuzzi from Youth Engagement. Traineeships on offer at Caboolture (and Redcliffe) hospital include nursing, business administration, aged care, allied health assistance and dental assisting. See Mrs Forrest to register your name by Friday, May 10, 2019.

New clarification of paid work hours for school based traineeships

As from February 11, 2019 the department has confirmed that a trainee must have completed a minimum of three hundred and seventy-five hours (fifty days) of paid employment for each twelve months of the full-time equivalent nominal term before the traineeship can be completed. This means that a two year nominal term traineeship such as Certificate III Hospitality now requires one hundred days or seven hundred and fifty hours of paid work before it can be deemed eligible for completion. The implications of this are that a student who commences a traineeship at the beginning of year twelve would need to complete the qualification and one hundred days of paid work before graduation. This clarification only applies to traineeships.

CERTIFICATE COURSES

Dual Cert II Salon assistant & Cert II Retail Cosmetics

Dual course trainees will be commencing their placement with host salon Beerwah Hair and Beauty. Beerwah High thanks Vicky and her team for providing our trainees with the opportunity to practice their basin and chair skills in a real working environment. While on placement these trainees will be representing our school and the training organisation delivering the course. As this program is considered an adult learning environment, the expectations are high in relation to personal presentation, attendance, participation and team work. I’m sure all trainees will enjoy a successful placement.

WHITE CARD INDUCTION DAY

The White Card induction day held on April 4 saw nineteen students successfully obtain their White Card. Students were instructed by Senior Construction teacher, Mr Josh Bell in the unit of competency CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Building & Construction Industry. Places for the day filled quickly as students recognised the importance of this training in allowing them to access construction work sites and seek opportunities for work experience in trade industries.

TAFE Qld Year 10 Trade Taster Program

Five Beerwah High students successfully secured a highly sought after place in the Trade Taster Program. These students will attend TAFE Nambour every Tuesday during term two and will have the opportunity to sample up to three different trades as well as have the opportunity to complete their White Card. This program may run again in term three and year ten students are encouraged to watch for this opportunity.

Helen Forrest
Industry Liason Officer

Academic & Cultural Cup

Beerwah High 2019 Spelling Bee

‘Years ten, eleven and twelve grace our centre court with their spelling prowess!’

In the final weeks of term one, the MU06 court saw some fierce competition during the year ten and year eleven/twelve spelling bee tournaments.

The fifth annual BSHS Spelling Bee Tennis Championships for these cohorts were a huge success with loads of laughter, sweat, tears, tension and most importantly fun. Keep an eye out for the upcoming year eight and year nine championships in next month’s newsletter!

BSHS 2019 Year Ten Spelling Bee Grand Champions

BSHS 2019 Year Eleven/Twelve Spelling Bee Grand Champions

For more photos and the tournament results for year ten and eleven/twelve, please click on the below links below

YEAR 10

YEAR 11/12

Peter Voight
Academic and Cultural Cup Coordinator/Teacher Aide –Learning Support

Are you teaching someone how to drive?

Are you teaching someone how to drive? Want some advice on how best to prepare your learner and keep them safe on the road?

If you’re interested in learning the important first steps in how to teach your learner driver and ensure they are safe and proficient drivers, book into the next workshop (details provided below) or contact Helenea for more information on 0417 733 906.

Planning for Success: Workshop details (bookings are essential)

Date: Thursday 20 June 2019
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: Maroochydore area – venue and address details provided at time of booking
Bookings: To book, contact Helenea from the Road Safety team on 0417 733 906