4 May 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Welcome back

I hope that you all managed to have a restful break and enjoyed all that the coast has to offer. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful climate. I hope everyone is happy and healthy and re-energised for Term 2.

Respect ANZAC

The school’s ANZAC Day service was held last Thursday at school. I was filled with pride as our students showed an outstanding level of respect throughout the service. The school captains and students who participated in the service appreciated the school community coming together to pay our respects to those who served to protect us. Thank you to the Beerwah and District Sub Branch who helped us deliver this service.

School Culture

We have analysed student behaviours from Term 1 and have identified two focus areas for Term 2:

• respectful language to staff
• truancy

The leadership team are meeting to discuss the current consequences and changes which will help ensure our students lift to meet our high and explicit expectations.

Please work with us to improve outcomes for our students and our staff. It is absolutely essential that our students use respectful language to staff at all times (and vice-versa) and that all students are in attendance 100% of the time with both parents/carers and the school aware of the whereabouts of our students at all times. Students who truant put themselves and our staff at risk and this won’t be tolerated.

Report Cards

All parents should have received a Term 1 interim report card. This will be followed up with the opportunity for a parent/teacher interview. All parents/carers are invited to contact the school if you would like to discuss your child’s progress. The key questions that I would encourage parents/carers to ask teachers at the upcoming interviews are:

1. What is my child learning?
2. How are they doing?
3. How do you know (how they are doing?)
4. How can they improve?
5. What supports can I provide (and you) provide if they are struggling?

We can celebrate a lot of success in the Year 7 results showing that at least 90% of students - on average - achieved an A to C in 80% of their subjects. Congratulations to the Year 7 teachers and this is another example of the success of the transition programs that are in place across Beerwah and our feeder primary schools.

Uniform

Thank you to parents and carers who are following the uniform policy. There have been a few changes and the policy on the website needs an update. Shorts have improved, but there is still work to do with the formal shirts on Mondays. If a student is out of uniform, they will be asked to change or parents will be notified. Students must be wearing the school jumper or school colours (navy blue undershirts are acceptable NOT black). No student should be in non-uniform items at any time regardless of a parent note. The only exemptions are being given by the Principal. Please ensure students are wearing their uniforms with pride, looking neat and setting a good example across our community.

NAPLAN

It was very pleasing to see our staff and students so engaged with the NAPLAN preparation lessons last week. I walked through most Year 9 classes and observed students and staff working very well together and the system also working effectively. This was very impressive. Well done to staff and students and also to parents/carers for supporting us in the implementation of this program.

Good luck to our students this week who are participating in a range of events including Football, Dance events, Eumundi Markets, Triathlon and Kokoda training sessions as well as District Cross Country.

Stay safe and take care

Kind regards,

Lyn McDonald
B. Bus, M. of Ed. Research
Principal – Beerwah SHS

Senior Deputy Report

Senior School Deputy

It is amazing how quickly the year is going and we are already into Term 2. Our seniors have been through various assessment periods depending on the year level and this understandably causes stress for many. I keep reminding them all of the mantra, ‘Inch by Inch it’s a Cinch. Yard by Yard it’s Hard’ to help them through this time.

Year 12 students are just about to enter another period of assessment with the end of Unit 3 by the completion of week 4. We need to encourage them to all stay on course and focussed through this next assessment period. This is their second last piece of assessment internally for those students completing General Subjects before the external exams in Term 4. I remind parents to check with their student to ensure that assignment dates for drafts and final assessments are clear and if needed that the extension policy is followed correctly.

Year 11 students are also just about to enter their next assessment period where they will be working on their second piece of assessment for Unit 1. A satisfactory pass for Unit 1 will give them one QCE point towards their goal of 20 points by the end of Year 12. Again, parents check in with them to ensure they are organising their time wisely to hand in all assessment.

This term the Year 10 students will have a strong focus around career development as we move into Term 3 where students will choose subjects for 2022 that align with their career pathways. We will be advertising dates and times for our upcoming Career Expo that is an important part of this process.

Lastly, I would like to express how proud I am of they way in which the Seniors have conducted themselves in school activities and in the community. We have had various activities like the Musical practices, Hospitality functions, ANZAC parade at school and on the 25 May at dawn and during the day and various excursions to Brisbane and around the Sunshine Coast. The students from Beerwah have conducted themselves in a fabulous way and this is something they should be proud of.

Wayne Lancaster
Deputy Principal - Senior School

Junior Deputy Report

NAPLAN Online 2021

This year, between May 11 and 21, our school will be participating in NAPLAN Online. Every Year 7 and 9 student will be required to participate; however, parents may request that their child does not sit the NAPLAN test due to philosophical, religious or personal objections. If this is the case, we request that you contact the school as soon as possible to make arrangements for this.

In order to prepare students for the transition to the new online testing format, our Year 7 and 9 students participated in NAPLAN Practice Tests during Week 1 this term in order to familiarise themselves with the online testing environment. Please note: this was a practice only and no results/data were collected from it.

It is important to note that the data gathered from NAPLAN testing is used to support your student, and Beerwah State High School encourages all students to participate. Students not participating are still required to attend school on the test days.

Students who are absent for any test will sit make-up tests on their return to school.

Should you require any further information on NAPLAN or the school’s preparation of students in the lead up to it in May, please do not hesitate to contact me through the front office, or visit the NAPLAN website at the link below where you will find a section dedicated specifically to parents.

About NAPLAN

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are already learning at school. On its own, NAPLAN is not a test that can be studied for and students are not expected to do so. NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process – it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance; however, students and parents may use individual results to discuss progress with teachers.

Read the NAPLAN Online information brochure for parents and carers.

To see the format of the online tests, visit the public demonstration site

Why NAPLAN is moving to online

All schools are to transition to NAPLAN Online by 2022, as the online format improves NAPLAN.

NAPLAN Online provides a better assessment and more precise results.

One of the main benefits of NAPLAN Online is that it uses tailored (or adaptive) testing. This means that students receive questions better suited to their abilities, giving them more opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do.

Feedback from students is that they find the online test more engaging.

For more information about the move to online, visit the NAPLAN Online page of the NAP website.

For information about how your child’s data is handled please refer to the privacy documents attached on our website.

Test window

NAPLAN Online tests need to be taken in a specific order. The test window for NAPLAN Online occurs between 11 and 21 May.

See the full test timetable or download the NAPLAN Online test window infographic.

Kind Regards,
Scott Siddell
Deputy Principal – Junior School

Year 12 Next Step Survey

The Queensland Government is conducting its annual state-wide survey of all students who completed Year 12 in 2020. The Next Step survey is a brief, confidential survey that gains a comprehensive picture of the employment, study and life choices made by Queensland school completers in the year after they finish Year 12.

Between April and June, all our students who completed Year 12 last year can expect to receive instructions to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office. Please encourage them to take part. If their contact details have changed, please assist the interviewer with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate.

Thank you for your support of the Next Step survey in 2021.

Further information on Next Step, including results from previous years, is available online at the link below or on toll free telephone 1800 068 587

Education Services

Weekly Woof

Woof Woof! Hello from Maggie the Therapy Dog in Training. I love my work. I know that when humans and animals connect, good things happen! And this week, lots of good things have happened.

With decreased blood pressure and reduced anxiety humans benefit psychologically and physiologically, from the Human/Animal Bond. It’s all backed by Science. I (being of the animal world) benefit from my relationship with humans too – I’m more likely to live longer and have a healthier life with quality care than if I was living in the wild. So thank you Beerwah State High School for this great opportunity to live my best life.

This week I’ve been supporting the students and staff the best way I know how. Lots of smiles and tail wags, hugs, pats and tummy rubs to you all. Here’s some highlights from my week.

I made friends with a guy who taught me to Hi 5!!!!

We are so lucky at BSHS to have a beautiful Bush Walking Track. It felt so good to get out and bout in nature.

My main role at work is to make friends and receive pats- I’m onto it!

Tummy rubs from Staff are awesome!

My in- class support helps students engage in their lessons.

Mathematics

Year 8

Year 8’s have been learning how to convert between common metric units for volume and capacity. Mr Mayes class had a practical demonstration of the relationship between volume and capacity. Students measured a variety of shapes to assist in creating formulas to calculate the volume of a variety of prisms. Students then converted between volume and capacity units to compare their predictions of the capacity of the containers and the real capacity.

Mathspace and Manga High

A reminder that year 7 – 9 students have access to Mathspace and all students have access to Mangahigh. The programs have inbuilt textbooks, videos and corresponding worksheets. Students can access these program at home to consolidate their learning.

Maths Tutoring

Maths tutoring is in the library every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 pm. Students from any year level can attend. Students are asked to bring work that they would like to review.

Kayla Monk
Acting Head of Department Mathematics

Science News

Students in the Year 10 Science Extension Classes and the 12 Science In Practice Classes will be completing their Annual study of the Physics / Chemistry of the Science of Fireworks.

As part of their studies, they are required to attend a Fireworks Demonstration Evening Thursday 27th May 2021 at 6:30-7:30pm. Unfortunately, this is NOT a public demonstration and is only for the year 10 Science Extension Classes and 12 SCP Science students.

During this activity, the students will view and develop a practical understanding of safety and personal protective equipment, and different types of Fireworks.

Should inclement weather occur, these displays will be postponed by one week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and appreciate your commitment to assisting your son/daughter scientific learning.

Below is a list of the times and the type of activity to be conducted.

If you feel you require further information on these scientific experiments, please feel free to contact Beerwah State High School for further details.

Thanks

Peter Muchow
Science Teacher

From the Arts Department

BE ENTERTAINED!
Beewah State High School Presents
“Living With Lady MacBeth”…Something a little different….with a Scottish flavour!

Beerwah High has a history of presenting musical comedy which provides plenty of laughs and fabulous entertainment. This year’s show will also satisfy these expectations but with some interesting changes.

When directors, Deb Holland and Bec Stephenson began planning last year they did so with covid restrictions in mind. Although the rules have been relaxed, they decided to continue with their original line of thought. So, “Living With Lady Macbeth” will commence outside at 2pm with each guest receiving their own box of delicious homemade morsels to eat picnic style while watching the physical theatre opening of the show. After this dream sequence, the production will then relocate to the Performing Arts Block where the curtains open to “Hip To Be Square”. Expect an eclectic range of music including Queen, Moving Pictures and Little Mix, some great dancing, an ensemble of nerds, emos, cool girls and jocks and some Scottish surprises.

The play flits around in time presenting the dreams of Lily, a girl who is perceived to be dull, untalented and ordinary. She wants to do something remarkable and prove everybody wrong; she wants to play Lady Macbeth!

Come and be entertained by our wonderfully talent Beerwah State High School performers! The production will be staged at Beerwah High at 2pm on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May.

“Living with Lady MacBeth”

Performance Dates: Saturday 22nd May & Sunday 23rd May 2021
Where: Beerwah State High School – grassed area behind the Resource Centre
Time: Picnic on the grass – 2pm (show starts at 2.30pm)
Cost: $20 per ticket (includes light picnic snacks)

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM CASH COLLECTION FROM MONDAY 10th MAY. BE QUICK AS SEATS ARE LIMITED!!

(Please note Cash Collection hours are now Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am – 12pm)

TALENTED VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS!

Our very talented Art teachers, Ms Massingham and Mrs Jordan have been working hard with their Yr 10 art classes and students from 11 VAP creating designs for our upcoming Beerwah SHS theatrical production, “Living with Lady Mac Beth”. Students have been studying the use of graphic design in advertising and have turned their creative drawing, lettering and painting skills to producing a range of effective and eye-catching designs. Well done students! These designs look fantastic and we look forward to seeing them used around the school, and in the community to promote this upcoming event. ($20 Tickets for “Living With Lady MacBeth” can be purchased Monday of Week 4 onwards from Cash Collection which is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am – 12pm)

Visual Art Images for Article

Student Services

Stymie

Stymie is an online, confidential messaging service. It enables anyone in our school community who may be seeing or experiencing harm or trauma to make an anonymous notification. Once the notification is sent, designated recipients within our school receive the information and respond according.

In 87% of cases of harm, there are bystanders present. While some people may feel comfortable initiating conversations about harm with others, many don’t. Stymie allows bystanders to remain anonymous, giving them the courage to overcome the fears and social pressures that prevent them from speaking up. It also relieves feelings of helplessness for those who want to assist their peers but don’t quite know how.

Students have been able to access the Stymie website for a number of years by going to the link below In addition to entering the website, Mark Lightbody (Year 9 HOY) has created a QR Code for stymie (See below). This will allow students to use their phone to scan the code and go straight to the reporting page. There are a number of these QR Codes located around our school.

If you or your student has any questions regarding stymie please contact your student’s HOY or myself in Student Services.

2021 Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing Survey

Later this term, students in will be asked to take part in the Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) Survey.

We know that wellbeing and engagement are important parts of your child’s life at school. The department and your school are looking at ways to collect information on these important areas so we can support our students in the best way possible.

The QEW Survey is designed to measure how state school students view their wellbeing and engagement.

Results from this survey will tell us about students’ levels of wellbeing and engagement. This information will allow us to better support our students and meet their needs.

In 2021, the QEW Survey will take place between these dates:

The attachment will give Information about this survey. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Information for parents and carers

Why are we doing the survey?

We know that wellbeing and engagement are important parts of your child’s life at school. The department and your school are looking at ways to collect information on these important areas so we can support our students in the best way possible.

The Queensland Engagement and Wellbeing (QEW) Survey is designed to measure how state school students view their wellbeing and engagement.

Results from this survey will tell us about students’ levels of wellbeing and engagement. This information will allow us to better support our students and meet their needs.

When will the survey take place?

In 2021, the QEW Survey will take place between these dates:

Your child’s school will choose a date within this period that suits them best.

What is the survey about?

The survey measures many aspects of students’ wellbeing, engagement, and experience at school.

What is involved in participation?

Teachers will arrange for students to take part in the Survey online during class time. It will take about 30 minutes to complete. If your child requires additional assistance, teachers and/or support people are able to assist them.

Does your child have to participate?

Participation in the survey is voluntary. Choosing not to participate will not affect your child’s education in any way.

Your child will also be asked if they would like to participate before starting the survey. They will be free to stop or withdraw at any time.

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the QEW Survey, please contact your school.

Your child will still get a link to the survey in their email even if you opt-out, but they won’t be able to get into the survey without the access code given only at the time of completing the survey.

How will your child’s information be kept confidential?

The information collected through the survey will be kept confidential. No personal information will be shared with anyone outside of the Queensland Department of Education. The Queensland Department of Education will store the data according to strict guidelines. The collection of information is in line with the Educational General Provisions Act (2006) and the Information Privacy Act (2009).

How will your child’s responses be reported?

Student’s answers will be de-identified. They will only be reported back to the school as part of their year levels’ results. No one at your child’s school will be able to see their individual responses.

Where can I get more information?

More information, including FAQs, can be found on the Education website:

You can contact the QEW Survey team by email: QEWSurvey@qed.qld.gov.au.

Future Pathways

Term 2 has seen quite a number of school-based opportunities being offered to students with many resulting enquiries. Just a reminder that vacancies are advertised through school notices, on parades, on noticeboards and through the school Facebook page. If interested, students should act quickly.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs)

SATs provide students an opportunities to:

• combine training with paid work
• learn practical workplace skills
• gain QCE points
• continue full time school studies

While any new SAT opportunities are advertised, Year 10 and 11 students are encouraged to also seek their own opportunities by talking with their current employers or networking with family and friends. Please see me for details and helpful information.

We would also encourage parents and our wider school community to consider offering work experience placements or employing a school-based trainee or apprentice. There are a number of benefits to businesses when engaging in school-based arrangements.

• Employers can recruit keen young staff before they graduate high school.
• They can employ and train a young person part time in the business, meeting current and future needs.
• Traineeships and apprenticeships also give a young person realistic exposure to industry.
• Government incentives are available to employers.

Beerwah High places high expectations on all of our trainees and apprentices and students wanting to participate in school-based arrangements should be willing to effectively balance school, work, qualification study and, in some cases, travel.

Trainees are required to work a minimum of 50 days or 375 hours based on a 12 month full time nominal term. Generally, this would be to work a minimum of one day a week with extra days worked on the weekend and school holidays. The SAT must not impact on the school timetable and this is achieved with trainees and apprentices using their flexible learning day for work release. There also needs to be clear progress made in the qualification study, with all training plan deadlines met.

New Trainees & Apprentices:

Congratulations to the following new trainees and apprentices –

Srihati – Cert III Business (Food Speciality) – Burrum Coffee Shack
Daniel Nowland – Cert II Engineering – Bell Stainless
Harrison Mens – Cert II Engineering – Bell Stainless
Kane O’Brien – Cert II Engineering – Bell Stainless
Georgia Wilson – Cert II Retail – Expressions in Nailz
Jack Howland – Cert II Business (Food Speciality) – Domino’s Beerwah
Kirby Payton – Cert III Electrotechnology – Munsters
Breanna Mountain – Cert III Business – Mountain Auto Electrics
Tim Bigalla – Cert III Carpentry – Steve Fisher Pty Ltd
Dakini Sonam – Cert III Hospitality – Subway Beerwah

Current vacancies for Year 10 & 11 students:

Beerwah Hotel – CIII Hospitality traineeship. Back of house, kitchen assistant role. Opportunity for career pathway and ongoing employment.
Subway Glass House Mountains – CIII Hospitality traineeship. Sandwich artist role. Consider travel out to highway.
Waterworth’s Nursery, Glass House Mountains – CII Horticulture traineeship. Plant propagation, nursery hand role, outdoors. Opportunity for ongoing study and employment.

SUNSHINE COAST TECHNICAL TRADE TRAINING CENTRE

Our students have been successfully participating in work placement with various Sunshine Coast employers. Students are to be congratulated on being proactive in seeking out these opportunities which form a valuable part of their training. Many students have turned these connections into opportunities. Recently Cert I Construction student Tim Bigalla secured a school-based apprenticeship in carpentry with his work placement provider.

CERTIFICATE COURSES AND ETERNAL STUDY

Term 2 2021 TAFE Trade & Skills Taster programs

The taster programs commenced in Week 1 and Week 2 this term. The programs provide students with the opportunity to sample training in a TAFE environment. Over 40 Year 10 students have enrolled this year which is a great response. Students have committed to attending a TAFE campus one day a week for the term. Exciting new offerings have been in the health and community service sectors with students heading to the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and Mooloolaba campus for these programs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Year 11 student Ella Eade attended an exciting program with Queensland Theatre in Week 1 of this term. Ella has provided this great update on her experience:

Student Pathways Program 2021

Place: Queensland Theatre, South Brisbane.
Dates: 19 – 23 April, 9am – 4pm each day.

For the first week of Term 2, I had the honour of doing work experience at Queensland Theatre. Out of over 100 applicants, 14 were chosen and I was one of them! For a week we got to talk to the people that work in the company and what their roles are, including Lee Lewis – director and project planner and Steve Pirie – associate director and playwright.

Throughout the week, we got to do a variety of different workshops that are based in the arts. These included acting, marketing, finance, tech, costuming and lots more! For someone like myself, whose interests lie mainly in acting and performance, working a week in this environment was very beneficial. Not only did I get to experience the other sides of the company and get a feel for them, there was also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people who also love the arts. I have formed some strong relationships at Queensland Theatre and made a few friends for life for sure!

At the end of the week we were told that our partnership would continue for life. In a few months there will be a meeting via Zoom to see how everyone is doing and tickets to the 2021 season at Queensland Theatre have been discounted to us all in addition to our continued partnership. I really loved my week at Queensland Theatre, and I am very excited to work with them again someday.

• Ella Eade

Helen Forrest
Industry and VET Training Officer

Environmental Group

Unfortunately, because of wet weather and the need to cancel our first proposed date for this event, the numbers of volunteers reduced from 30; however, Clean-Up Day certificates were happily received by these volunteers who picked up and sorted over 1000 items of litter. They were amazed that over 60% of this litter consisted of chip, confectionery and food bags, all of which are soft plastics that can be recycled at participating grocery stores. The group is hoping to look into ways that we can reduce the use and wastage of processed packaging within the school. It is wonderful to see we have young people willing to support our environment and school campus. Ms Grant.

Health and Safety Advice for our students

As we are moving into the colds and flu season, we want to share some reminders with you to help keep our staff and students safe and well, along with you, their families.

Our school will continue to ensure physical distancing and high standards of health and hygiene are practised on site in accordance with Queensland Health advice .

Please take note of the information shared below and keep your students at home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms listed:

We thank you for your co-operation in helping to keep us all well.

It is important that you make time to visit the Uniform Shop soon to organise purchase or order of correct school jumpers before the weather turns cooler. Students will not be permitted to wear other jumpers or jackets, although a navy or maroon long-sleeved undershirt will be permitted provided there is no visible writing. Uniform shop operates during school terms Tuesday and Friday mornings: 8 - 9am.

From the Office

Final Day of Term 2

Friday, 25th June 2021

School resumes

Monday 12th July, 2021

Upcoming Public Holidays

Monday 3 May, 2021 Labour Day Public Holiday (school is CLOSED)

Office opening hours

Monday – Friday from 8am-3.30pm

Uniform Shop Opening hours

Tuesday and Friday from 8am -9am

No direct line now- please call the office on (07) 5436 5333 to be put through.

Important Information to remember for 2021

Year 11 and 12 Flexi-Day for 2021 is Friday so no attendance is required for students in these year levels.-

Reporting Student Absences

To report a student arriving late to school or to arrange early collection please phone the Office on (07) 5436 5333.

If possible, please do this PRIOR to the school day beginning, unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your support in this matter so that we can avoid class disruptions as much as possible.

To report student absences (whole day absences only), parents/carers may contact the school via:

• SMS: 0476 850 614 [text messages only - no voicemail, symbols, emojis or attachments]
• Telephone: (07) 5436 5360 [leave a voicemail message]
• Email: studentabsences@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

Please include the following details in the message:

• Student name
• Date of absence
• Reason for absence

Finance Information

SRS AND SUBJECT FEES

Thank you to the families who have paid their Student Resource Scheme and Subject Fees in full. Some families are making regular and on-going payments as per their approved Payment Plan and the due date for these to be finalised is by the end of term 3, 2021.

For those who still have outstanding amounts, Subject Fees are due by the end of term 1 while SRS payments should have been finalised by 5th February. Please contact the Cash Collection Office to initiate a new Payment Plan if required. If for any reason, you are unable to make these payments, please contact the school office to schedule an appointment with a Deputy Principal to discuss.

Please be aware that before a student can be considered for participation in an optional school activity, SRS and Subject Fees must be paid in full OR regular on-going payments are being made towards these fees as outlined in a previously arranged Payment Plan.

PAYMENT METHODS

The preferred payment method is BPOINT and additional payment methods include EFTPOS, CHEQUE, CASH and QPARENTS.

Please view the BPOINT weblink instructions for how to pay invoices directly from the invoices emailed home to parents and the QPARENTS information below.

QParents

QParents is a secure, on-line portal that has been created by the Department of Education to provide parents of Queensland State School students with 24-hour access to their child's information.

The portal allows you to securely access information about your child and communicate directly with your child's school.

Features include:

• Attendance and absence details
• Notify the school of an absence
• Academic Report Cards
• View invoice details
• Payments online
• View and update personal student details

Beerwah State High School has previously emailed the registration information to families and will be resending the invitation code to any families who have yet to register for QParents. If you have yet to receive an invitation code and would like the information to be resent as a priority please email your request to qparents@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

QParents does not replace the traditional ways you communicate with our school, but will provide another way to communicate with us and engage in your child's schooling. It offers convenience and time savings for parents with quick, easy and secure 24/7 online access.

For more information you can visit the QParents website, call 13QGOV (13 74 68) to talk to an operator or contact Beerwah SHS via email qparents@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

Direct debit options for bank account/credit and debit cards are also available via BPOINT which can be set up through the Cash Collection Office and telephone payments for credit and debit cards can be made using BPOINT by phoning 1300 631 073.

You can also use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payments. Centrepay is a voluntary payment option available to Centrelink customers.

If you are not currently receiving invoices and statements via email, please make your request via email to admin@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

CASH COLLECTION OFFICE

The Cash Collection Office is open MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY from 8am – 12pm.

School Fees

SRS Payments were due by Friday 5 February 2021 or by the end of Term 3 if a Payment Plan has been finalised. Subject Fee payments are due by the end of Term 1 2021 unless an arrangement has been put in place and finalised within a current Payment Plan. Please contact the Cash Collection Office to initiate a new Payment Plan.

Before a student can be considered for participation in an optional school activity, SRS and Subject Fees must be paid in full OR regular on-going payments are being made towards these fees as outlined in a previously arranged Payment Plan. If for any reason you are unable to make these payments, please contact the school office to schedule an appointment with a Deputy Principal to discuss.

Payment Methods

The preferred payment method is BPOINT and additional payment methods include EFTPOS, CHEQUE, CASH and QPARENTS.

Direct debit options for bank account/credit and debit cards are also available via BPOINT which can be set up through the Cash Collection Office and telephone payments for credit and debit cards can be made using BPOINT by phoning 1300 631 073.

You can also use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payments. Centrepay is a voluntary payment option available to Centrelink customers.

If you are not currently receiving invoices and statements via email, please make your request by email to admin@beerwahshs.eq.edu.au

Cash Collection Opening Hours

Cash Collection is open MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY from 8am-12pm.

Parents and Citizens Association

P and C meetings are held in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of every Month during Term Time at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

P&C UPDATE

My name is Jaye Claes and I am the new secretary of the P & C Association.

I may have missed the cutoff but if it is still possible could I please have added in the newsletter that our next P & C Meeting is on Tuesday, 11th May at 6pm and that everyone is welcome to attend. Also could you please include our new Executive Committee.

We have held our AGM and here is the Executive Committe for 2021

Thanking you for your help .

Jaye Claes

BEERWAH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
P & C

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