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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESKI would like to welcome Leah Fountaine tothe staff in the new position of AssociatePrincipal. This is a Workplace Reform andthe role replaces a Deputy Principal with amore senior position, allowing me to free upsome time for important work on thestrategic direction of the school, and thedevelopment of a Master Plan for our

community over the next five years.

Ms Fountaine introduces herself in the following article, and Isay that in just two weeks she has already made herself athome and begun to work with the three Deputy Principals and13 Heads of Department to continue the good work they haveachieved over the past two years.

Our NAPLAN results, which were published earlier this week,show continued improvement in Numeracy, and a very pleasinggain in Spelling. This is the first time we have been able to seecontinued growth from our own Year 7 cohort, through to theirYear 9 results. There has been a small relative gain in someareas over the previous year’s results, but this is not a directcomparison of the same students’ results.

There is always a story behind any data, and @ISH we are ableto tell that story very effectively because of the relationships ourteachers have established with their students and their families.It’s all part of the partnership we have here in our community.

I am currently reading a book called “Simple Thinking” byRichard Gerver. Gerver is a world renowned educationalspeaker who has worked for a number of governments as aconsultant, and who has walked the walk as a school principal.He doesn’t just suggest theoretical solutions; his message isgrounded in practice.

He makes the point that often the word “community” is usedin place of the word “society”, and I would agree with him.

Society’s expectations are different to a community’s however,and in our case, when I use the word “community” I am verydeliberately talking about the people who choose to attend thisschool, and their families. I am also referring to those others inthe local area who support the school; whether this support isin the sponsorship of a program, or the volunteering of a skill.

Support also comes from those local shops, including thewhole of Brassall Shopping Centre and Riverlink, whosetenants have united in their acknowledgement that school-agedchildren should be at school between 8.30 and 3.00.Consequently, they will not serve them unless they areaccompanied by an adult ad have a leave pass form the school.

This is the clear distinction between a community in particularand society in general. Our expectations are necessarily higher,so that our graduates are successful in gaining employment orfurther education so that they can influence society when theytake their place in their community later in life.

Managing upwards is a skill which I still have to fully develop.But it involves positioning our school in the community in such away that it is looked upon as a school of first choice. Our resultsspeak for themselves and slowly society will benefit from ourcommunity’s involvement.

That’s the power of the partnership you have helped createhere @ISH. You will find plenty of evidence to support my beliefthat we are changing our society, through our community, inthe pages which follow.

Simon RileyPrincipal

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ASSOCIATEPRINCIPAL

What a wonderful welcome I have had@ISH already. My name is Leah Fountaineand I was recently appointed in a newlycreated position as Associate Principal. Iam extremely excited about becoming partof this very passionate and hardworkingteam of professionals. At little bit aboutmyself, having been raised and then raising

my own family in this community I am proud to still be amember of the Ipswich community. Professionally, I havepreviously had the pleasure of working @ISH in 2010 as DeputyPrincipal and now am happy to have been given the opportunityto return. I have worked in several western corridor secondaryschools, with my last position being held as Deputy Principal atBundamba State Secondary College for over 7 years. I lookforward to working with you all in the coming terms and amcommitted to striving hard to add value to your children’seducational experience, success and opportunities.

Leah FountaineAssociate Principal

Five Minutes with Lee AddisonPosition at ISHS: Rugby League HeadCoach

Where do you enjoy holidaying? I loveCatalonia

What is your favourite book? A biographyon Steve Jobs by Isaacson Walter

What is your favourite movie? The BankJob

What is your favourite sport? I suppose I have to say RugbyLeague don’t I? But I watch Soccer and Cricket.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?I tend to find somewhere to travel to, but otherwise I love justcatching up with mates preferably with a drink and some goodfood within reach. The staff I work with closely are the bestgroup of mates I’ve known in my life.

What is your favourite food? Steak!

If you could go anywhere in the world right now, wherewould you go? New York

What quote do you live your life by? “If you don’t stand forsomething you’ll fall for anything”

What is the best piece of advice you have received?It was from Peta Weightman! She told me in my first term herethat the kids at this school will just see me as someone who isgoing to be in their life for a short space of time as so many ofthem have had several different teachers in one year. Peta toldme that after a term they’d get used to me and see me as asource of stability in their life…she was so right.

SHINING STARS

Past students, bright futures

Name: Kiko Manu

Graduated at ISHS: 2015

Current Occupation: Panel Beater andcurrently plays for Canterbury Bulldogs

What journey did you take, to becomewhere you are now?

I left my home in New Zealand, also my family and friends tocome over to another country for the first time ever. Had nofamily here, was lucky enough to have my best friend over herewith me and stayed with him and his family. It was tough for mehaving to change my ways just to fit in to a new environmentand house. Had a lot of downfalls during my time here butwith the support of Lee and the coaching staff and friends, Imanaged to get through and graduate. I was part of a few thatwas invited to trial out for Met West, me being the person I wasI was very complacent and didn't put in as much effort thinkingI was already in. Well I wasn't and I didn't get picked. That nightI went home thinking it was all over, was actually thinking of justcoming back home. I was that cut but I didn't let that stop meso I just kept doing what I was doing but made sure that withwhatever I did, I took something out of it and gave 100%.

What are your greatest achievements?

U/20s Holden Cup Canterbury Bulldogs

Fondest memory high school? Just having fun with the boysand playing footy

What advice would of you give current students? Hard workbeats talent. I've seen so much talent go to waste because theydidn't want to put in the hard work.

Future dreams? Debut for an NRL team and play at least 100+games and to invest in a building and run my own Mechanicand smash repair Workshop.

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ENROLMENT SESSIONS FOR 2018

The Ipswich State High School EnrolmentSessions For 2018

Enrolment sessions for students starting year 7 in 2018 will becommencing in Term 2. These enrolment sessions are for incatchment students only.

To confirm if you are in catchment and to make a bookingplease contact Ipswich State High School – 3813 4488.

15th August 2017 Tuesday 3:30pm

29th August 2017 Tuesday 3:30pm

29th August 2017 Tuesday 6:00pm

11th September 2017 Tuesday 3:30pm

News from the Guidance Desk

CAREER EXPO & SETPLAN INFORMATIONSESSION

On Tuesday August 8, 2017, Ipswich State High School willhost a Career Expo (School Hall) and SET Plan informationsession for year 10 students.

A wide range of universities, apprenticeship organisations,colleges and private providers will be present, such as TheAustralian Defence Forces and Police.

Year 10 students will browse the expo during class time, andparents of years 10 students are invited to attend between3-4pm to speak with representatives from the differentorganisations.

Our Heads of Department will also have stalls outlining theirsubject areas. This is a great opportunity for year 10 studentsand parents to discuss curriculum content and assessment andfind out what the senior subjects offer.

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to browse the expoduring second break. Any parent/guardian of Year 11 and12 students are more than welcome to browse the expo from3-4pm.

From 4-5pm an information session will be held in the libraryfor Year 10 Parents, outlining more about senior schooling,choosing senior subjects, the QCE and SET Plan interviews.

Please join us as we work together to help students preparefor their future. Please see our Facebook, Twitter accounts formore information.

Michelle Jensen – Guidance Officer *(Years 7, 10, 11)

RESOURCE HIRE SCHEME 2018The P & C Meeting on the 24th July 2017, the executiveapproved the Textbook and Resource Scheme fees of $250 for2018.

Parents have been emailed the 2018 Resource Hire SchemeContract for signing. Hard copies of the SRS are available fromthe Finance Office. Student Resource fees for 2018 will invoicedand emailed home to parents/caregivers shortly.

SCHOOL OPINION SURVEYThe annual suite of School Opinion Surveys will be conducted31 July to 25 August 2017. All families, school staff and arandom sample of students will be invited to participate. Weencourage you to take this opportunity to have your say aboutwhat this school does well, and how this school can improve.

What is the School Opinion Survey?

The suite of School Opinion Surveys are undertaken each yearby the Department of Education and Training to obtain opinioninformation from parents/caregivers, students and school staff.The School Opinion Survey suite is comprised of five individualsurveys:

Opinions on the school, student learning and student well-beingare sought from a parent/caregiver in all families and a sampleof students from each state school.

Opinions on the school as a workplace are sought from all stateschool staff and principals. Additional questions are included forteaching staff on their confidence to teach and improve studentoutcomes, while principals are also asked on their confidenceto lead the school, including improvements in studentoutcomes.

Will feedback remain confidential?

Your responses will be strictly confidential and the informationwill not be reported in ways which will allow for individuals tobe identified. Your responses are protected by the InformationPrivacy Act 2009 (Qld) and the department is legally bound toensure that no identifying information is published nor released.

Access details for the Parent/Caregiver Survey will be senthome with students shortly. Parents/caregivers will receive aninvitation letter with a link to the online survey. This will be senthome with their eldest child enrolled in the school.

• Parent/Caregiver Survey

• Student Survey

• Student Survey for Special Schools

• Staff Survey

• Principal Survey

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Parents/caregivers can complete the survey online via acomputer or mobile devices. To find out more visit:

http://www.education.qld.gov.au/schoolopinionsurvey

Survey queries can be directed to the school administrationoffice on 3813 4488.

TRY A TRADE DAY

Year 10 Try a Trade Day 25th-27th July

The Year 10s were invited to spend some time this weekat the Trade Training Centre to learn some new skills in theareas of Cabinetmaking, Boiler-making, Bricklaying and Fitting+ Turning.

Old trade hands Mr Macdonald, Mr Paull, Mr Everingham, MrJesse and Mr Morris were there to guide the students throughsome new experiences and gaining new skills.

Welding with Mr Paull’s guidanceWelding with Mr Paull’s guidanceThe future of the QueenslandThe future of the Queensland

Mr Jesse highlighting the fine art of bricklaying. RememberMr Jesse highlighting the fine art of bricklaying. Remembersafety is everyone’s business.safety is everyone’s business.

Cabinet making skills with a 100% finished outcome from theCabinet making skills with a 100% finished outcome from theWednesday class. Well done.Wednesday class. Well done.

For information on Year 11-12 courses 2018 at the TradeTraining Centre contact Mr Jesse or any TTC staff.

TRADE TRAINING SCHOOL HAIR SALONThe Trade Training School Hair Salon has a new phonenumber. For all your bookings or enquiries please call Ph.3813 4276.

ISHS FITNESS COMMUNITY RESULTSThe following are based on top 4 results from the teams whoparticipated in this Park2Park run last weekend.

Half Marathon Relay Team

4th out of 12 teams

10km team

1st out of 7 teams

5km team

13th out of 30

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NETBALLThe girls have played extremely well the past two weeks.Grading games for year 7/8 finished in week two and the year7/8 girls are now playing full games. It has been great to seesome supporters on Wednesday afternoons at Limestone Park.

Results for the last two weeks:

Week 2

Opens defeated St Mary’s B 28 to 11Year 10s had a forfeitYear 9s were defeated by SPCC 14 to 4Year 7/8s were defeated by SPCC 4 nil but came backin the second grading game with a win over Westside 15to 7

Week 3

Opens defeated Bremer 19 to 9Year 10s were defeated by SPCC 44 to 14Year 9s defeated Westside 14 to 11Year 7/8s had a close game but were defeated 20 to 18by SPCCWell done girls, keep up the great work!

BABY VISITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSA 9 week old beautiful baby recently came to visit the year11 Early Childhood class! This class is currently working oneducational TV programs for children!

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN 2017This year we will be participating in the Woolworths Earn &Learn program. Through this program we will be able to getnew educational resources for our school – and all we need youto do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths.

From Wednesday 26th July to Tuesday 19th September, weare collecting Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers. You will getone Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent(excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the WoolworthsEarn & Learn Sticker onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn StickerSheet and when it’s complete, the Sticker Sheet can bedropped into the Collection Box here at the school or at yourlocal Woolworths.

At the end of the promotion, we’ll be able to get some greatnew equipment. The range is extensive and offers lots of itemsideal for our students – including resources for Maths, English,Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sportand for our library. If you’d like to know more visit:

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/earn-and-learn

NEW BELL TIMES

SAAVI STUDENTS GAIN THEIR FIRST AIDCERTIFICATE

Year 12 Active Volunteering students recently completed theirFirst Aid Certificate. Well done year 12!

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BREAKFAST CLUBAs many of you know, the Breakfast Club is every Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday outside Student Welfare. We have arange of breakfast foods, including toast, fruit and cereals forstudents to grab something to eat before classes start. Thanksto the PCYC for supplying the food and our wonderful studentand staff volunteers who cook and serve. Anyone is welcometo come, listen to music, grab something yummy and have alaugh.

Shanai Malcolm (Senior Peer Mentor)

NERIMA STUDENTS VISIT FROM JAPANOn Thursday 27th July Nerima students from Japan came withtheir buddies to Art where they listened to a brief overview ofAboriginal Art before they painted a boomerang. All studentswere totally engaged in the activity and were very pleased tohave a souvenir to take home.

YEAR 8 ACE MATHSPictured are Year 8 Ace Maths students, Sophie, Akaasha andAngus, together with two senior students, Charlie and Jessicaas they concentrate on giving their best in the Australian Maths

Competition. We wish all students well and look forward tosharing in their success.

YEAR 11 WORK EXPERIENCE – PART 2More photos of our wonderful students out working!

ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER FORSTUDENTS

Some school activities and physical education, particularlycontact sports, carry inherent risks of injury.

Parents are advised that the Department of Education andTraining does not have Student Accident Insurance cover forstudents. Therefore, if your child is injured at school as a resultof an accident or incident, all costs associated with the injury,including medical costs, are the responsibility of the child,parent or caregiver. Some incidental medical costs may becovered by Medicare. If parents have private health insurance,some costs may also be covered through the private healthinsurance. Any other costs would be borne by the parents.

Student Accident Insurance is an insurance policy that payscertain benefits in certain circumstances should your child havean accident. It is a personal decision for parents as to the typesand levels of private insurance they arrange to cover their childfor any accidental injury that may occur. Parents should contacttheir insurer or an approved Australian insurance broker if theychoose to take out student personal accident insurance coverfor their child.

DATES TO REMEMBER

28TH AUGUST P & C MEETING

29TH & 30THAUGUST

YEAR 12 QCS

29TH & 30THAUGUST

YEAR 10 SET PLANNING

29TH AUGUST ENROLMENT SESSIONS 3PM & 6PM

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