Date Activity/Event

22nd February Immunisation – Year 7 - Dose 1

2nd March Swimming Carnival – Gordonvale Pool

6th March Year 7 Camp letter issued

22nd March Year 7 Camp permission slip, medical form & payment due

28th- 30th March Year 7 camp at Quinola Lakes

31st March Last day Term 1

17th April Easter Monday

18th April Cyber safety talks Year 7 & 8

21st April Cross Country

24th April Anzac Parade

25th April Anzac Day Public Holiday

27th April Parent-Teacher Interviews 5pm – 7pm

1st May Labour Day Public Holiday

3rd May Vaccinations Year 7 - Dose 2

9th – 19th May Year 7 and Year 9 Online NAPLAN (test scheduled to be released at a later date)

15th June Vaccination catch up day – Year 7

23rd June Last day Term 2

Junior Secondary - Upcoming Events

Pyramid Power AFL

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join our team to compete

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If you are interested please phone Marie on

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From The Principal

Personal Excellence, Successful Futures Respect...Quality...Honesty...Safety

Issue 2 - 2017

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 22nd February—Year 7

Vaccinations—Dose 1—hPva

Friday, 24th February—Student Leaders and

Senior Leaders Induction Ceremony

Thursday, 2nd March - Swimming Carnival

Friday, 3rd March—Student Leadership Day

Out Wednesday, 8th

March—Year 10-12 Parent Evening

Friday, 10th March—School Dance ‘Nostalgia—Take a Trip

down Memory Lane’’ 7pm until 10pm

85 Sheppards Street

PO Box 66

Gordonvale Qld

4865

Phone: (07) 4043

3222

Fax: (07) 4056

3990

Email:

admin@gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au

Web:

www.gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au

Senior Induction Ceremony – Friday 24th February 2017

The Senior Induction is indeed a very significant day in our school calendar. It is a

time when senior students are acknowledged as true role models and senior leaders

of our school and when our duly elected school leaders are introduced to the school

community. The formality of the ceremony begins with leaders and our senior

students accepting their 2017 badges and making a commitment to uphold the

integrity of their leadership position within the school by swearing on oath, their allegiance to our

school values of respect, quality, safety and honesty. This process empowers our students to make

a commitment to themselves, their school and their community and provides a way forward for our

senior students to focus on the following obligations.

As the 2017 senior leaders of Gordonvale State High, we pledge to uphold our school values of

Respect, Quality, Honesty and Safety by honouring the responsibilities and expectations of being a

school leader. We promise to commit ourselves to being excellent role models in order to ensure the

good image of our school. We will persevere and work together for the betterment of the school

and our local community.

The Senior Induction Ceremony is also an opportunity to recognise those students who have been

elected to specific 2017 leadership roles including:

School Captains: Isaac Crooks and Charlee Rose Paron

School Vice Captains: Adrian Smith and Shayna Lancaster

Year 11 Student Leaders: Liam Tracey and Soraya Houghton

Year 10 Student Leaders: Romeo Lor and Kanako Brooke

Year 9 Student Leader: Emily McAuley Year 9 Class Leaders: (9A) Chelsea Pearmine; (9B)

Liliana Musumeci; (9C) Nikki Stone; (9D) Jacob Ehrke; (9E) Jessica Drtina; (9S) Emily McAuley

Year 8 Student Leader: Kaitlyn McAuley Year 8 Class Leaders: (8A) Danielle Hussey; (8B)

Isabella Lane; (8C) Riley Todd; (8D) Dylan Downing; (8E) Kaitlyn McAuley; (8F) Ned Lui; (8S) Heidi

Osterburg

Year 7 Student Leader: Liam Barletta Year 7 Class Leaders: (7A) Heidi Schneider; (7B) Marley

Van Der Bos; (7C) Talina Hanney; (7D) Simmone Murgha-Neal; (7E) Alex Marks; (7E) Montana

Moffat; (7S) Liam Barletta.

7/8/9S Representative and Leader: Taakata Creek

Senior Social Captains: Caitlan McAnally; Kadla Ellis Gonthier

Junior Social Captains: Travis Edwards; Bella-Lee Higgins

Senior Sport’s Captains: Makana Tutu; Katani-Lee Congoo

Junior Sport’s Captains: Tamara Ashe; Caitlin Laney

House Captains: Crocs: Joshua Clarke; Jade Atkinson

Barras: Isaiah Brown; Ailsa-Rani Satini

Sea Eagles: Caitlin Anderlini; Jessica Sarota

Taipans: Jazmine Atkinson; Natasha Pyers

These leaders have been elected through due process to lead our student body onto a very

successful year. On behalf of our year 12 seniors, our school leaders passed on their thanks to

families, friends and teachers who have contributed to their growth and development.

Congratulations to all elected leaders and senior students of 2017.

Jan Carr

Remember to ‘like’ and

‘follow’ Gordonvale State

High School’s facebook page

for news and information on

all upcoming events.

Clontarf—Ned presenting Mrs Carr

with a box of chocolates

Gordonvale State High School Parents and Citizens

Our P&C is seeking your support. They would love to see you at our Annual General Meeting – March 20th.

Our Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) is a group of community-minded people, parents and citizens, who play an important deci-

sion making role within our school. They assist our school by:

(a) fostering general community interest in educational matters

(b) encouraging closer cooperation between the parents of students attending the school, other members of the community, staff and

students of the school

(c) providing advice and recommendations to the Principal of the school on issues and concerns in respect of students and the general

operation and management of the school

(d) providing or assisting in the provision of financial or other resources or services for the benefit of students of the school

(e) performing any other functions as the Minister may determine, not inconsistent with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.

Research has shown that parent involvement in a child’s education makes a significant contribution to the child’s success at school.

Meetings: P & C meetings are held on the third Monday of the month unless holidays demand a change. These meetings are held in

the school’s resource centre (library) starting at 6.00pm. The P&C welcome everyone. They are a very friendly group of parents and

carers who really do value each other’s input and opinion on matters and issues relevant to our school and their children’s education.

Important 2017 Date: AGM & General Meeting – March 20th

Membership: Membership is open to all parents and citizens interested in the welfare of Gordonvale State High School. Prior to the

AGM you may submit a membership form to the P&C Secretary via the office or by attending the AGM. At any time you can apply to

become a member by completing the membership form and attending a P&C meeting. Your membership will be confirmed at the end of

the meeting. You will have full voting rights from the next meeting.

Late Students

If a student is late to school without an authorised reason, the student will be detained at lunch time by the HOD of Junior and Senior

Secondary. If a student is late to a class throughout the day, the class teacher will detain the students to make up the work which was

missed. Should lateness to school or class continue, the year 8-10 students will be detained after school to make up the work which was

missed. This will be arranged with parents, who may have to organise alternative transport for students. If a senior student continues

to be late to school or classes, we may initiate Education Queensland’s Cancellation of Enrolment policy, which can end in the student no

longer attending GSHS. Similarly, if a senior student (year 11 and 12) is absent from school without an authorised reason, we may initi-

ate the Cancellation of Enrolment policy. Senior studies in particular are complex and require students attending and working in every

lesson if they are to have the best chance of academic success.

If your son/daughter is absent from school, or arrives late to school for any reason, you must make contact with the school to explain

the absence. The reason for the absence must be an authorised reason. These include student illness and medical appointments which

cannot be arranged out of school hours. Parents and Carers are responsible for ensuring enrolled students are in attendance every day.

Absences for reason such as shopping, social outings, missed the bus or babysitting siblings will not be authorised. Working together

with the best interests of our children at the centre of every decision and action we take, will provide the best possible platform for our

children to build successful futures.

Safety before and After School

Whilst we work hard to maintain a safe environment during the school day, there is a limit to what we are able to provide before and

after school regarding safety outside the school grounds. The confronting reality for us all, is that the society we live in should never be

underestimated regarding people who are a high level risk to our students. Please ensure that your child informs you of their intentions

before and after school. Many times I have receive phone calls from naturally very concerned parents, informing me that their child has

not arrived home. In response, the school, after contacting the police, convenes an emergency meeting to initiate the making of con-

tacts with the child’s friends. Fortunately, in the majority of cases, the child has simply gone to the skate park or to a friend’s place

without informing their parents. To prevent a lot of anxiety and stress, please ensure that your child clearly informs you of their where-

abouts.

Also, as we supervise the departure of students after school it is a strong reminder of the risks associated with the traffic congestion

around the school at peak times. I urge parents and carers to be patient and not to double-park or manoeuvre at fast speeds when

there are many students and vehicles in the streets around the school. Please work with us to maintain a safe pick up and drop off zone.

Parents and Carers coming to the school

Parents and/or carers entering the school grounds are to go immediately to the front Office. If a parent or carer wishes to meet with a

staff member, the staff member will be asked to come to the office area, if he/she is available. An appointment will usually need to be

made.

At no stage are parents to go directly to a staff room or an administrator’s office. So that our students and staff have confidence in

knowing that our school grounds, staffrooms and offices are safe places, I urge parents and carers to make their first contact with the

school via the front office.

Year 12 Leadership Camp—Tinaroo

On Monday 13th February to Wednesday 15th, our Year 12 Seniors had a trip over to Tinaroo Lake. Each and every student participated

in various outdoor activities that included high ropes, rock-climbing, archery, paddle boarding, kayaking and many many more.

All of the students represented Gordonvale High with exceptional behaviour, and used a respectful tone when talking to teachers and the

camp staff.

Every student left the leadership camp with a highly respectful attitude, new friends and sore muscles. Aside from that, each and every

student said that this years camp was ‘one to remember’.

Caitlan—Year 12 Leader and Social Captain

All senior school students are eligible to participate in work experience. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students can schedule work experience for

one day a week or for a block of 5 days during the last week of term or school holidays as long as this does not affect their assess-

ment. It is important to be aware that a student may only complete a maximum 30 days of work experience in a school year. It is the

student’s responsibility to source the organisation and complete the paperwork with Kelly in B13. Paperwork must be submitted two

weeks prior to the intended start of work experience to ensure they can start on time.

Parents are to be aware that for a student to undertake work experience, apprenticeships or traineeships, they must have completed

the appropriate paperwork with Kelly our Pathways Officer in the Senior School Office. They will be provided with approval paperwork

before students are allowed to attend the workplace.

Furthermore, it is illegal for a school student to be paid to work during school hours. This is Government legislated. The only time a

student can receive payment for work undertaken is through authorised apprenticeship or traineeship which has to be organised and

authorised by the school. Any questions please feel free contact Kelly on kxhil0@eq.edu.au.

Work Experience/Apprenticeship/Traineeship/Work

Visiting Artist—Paul Bong Local and well known Indigenous artist, Paul Bong of the Yidinyji clan visited Gordonvale SHS Arts Department to share and impart his knowledge and experience in a Print-Making workshop. Year 12 Visual Arts and Practice students were privileged to get the hands-on, face-to-face experience with Paul who demonstrated his print-making skills. In amongst sharing his own work, Paul showed basic techniques and skills in the art of printmaking, which students are studying this term. This was an invaluable experience and was no doubt of benefit to the art students.

Roses are red, violets are blue, Be my valentine? Have a rose or 2. For the past 3 weeks, our year 12 students volunteered their time, to sell and organise for this years Valentine's Day. On Friday the 10th of February, the senior leaders did an exceptional job at organising, selling and delivering roses, balloons and teddy bears to the students and teachers at GSHS.

This years Valentine's Day was a great success and would not have been possible without the guidance of our senior mentor, Miss Craig. Everyone involved worked diligently to ensure that all students had an enjoyable Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day

For Sale by Tender Gordonvale State High School is offering for sale by public tender a cattle race, crush and ramp. A reserved price will exist and will be sold on an ‘as is, where is’ basis. Items can be bought individually, or all together. The present condition is fair, but crush is not fully functioning. Any delivery charges after the purchase are to be borne by the buyer. No warranties are implied or given. The item can be inspected by appointment by phoning the school on 4043 3200. Tenders close at the school office on Tuesday 7th March 2017 at 3:00pm. Department of Education reserves the right not to accept the tender. All tenders are to be in a sealed envelope marked ‘Confidential – Offer for Race, Crush, Ramp’ Attention: The Business Services Manag-er, Gordonvale State High School, PO Box 66, Gordonvale 4865. All tenders are to include the application form which is available on our website: gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au.

Chappy News

Hello my lovelies! Gosh, it's already week 5!!!! How time does fly when you're having fun... Having said that it has been kind of a blur... Out of which some things are clearer than others... One of those being the fabulous school camps. It was such a great opportunity to get to know the students better and and see them flourish in an adventure based environment. I myself had the opportunity to get in touch with my inner warrior prin-cess and had a fantastic time getting wickedly bruised during the ar-chery and mud pit components... Good times. No sarcasm intended. In other news, Brekky Club is starting up again this week (about time) and we're once again extremely grateful to the faithful members of ALIVE Community Church and Babinda Bakery #gottalove'em for their contributions. Also a quick shout-out to IGA for their generous contribu-tion of ketchup and BBQ Sauce (like a carton full)! Thank you!!!

With much love and greetings from the chappy room—Francesca

Last week all Clontarf boys who had returned their registration forms by Friday 10th February (60 boys) were rewarded with a Good Bunch Lunch. Raffle winner Leighton Kelley picked up a fishing rod and tackle box after his name was drawn first out of the hat. Principal Jan Carr was presented with a box of chocolates by Ned Lui on behalf of the boys in appreciation for the help and support she has provided to

Clontarf. Coincidentally, there was reason for a double celebration as the event just happened to fall on Jan’s birthday. Everyone tucked into a healthy Good Bunch Lunch after the presentation and discussed the highly anticipated week five Academy room opening day activities.

Clontarf Academy—Term 1—Good Bunch Lunch

Schools Officer— Grounds & Facilities

Permanent Full-time—38 hours per

week

Job ad reference - QLD/FNR234052/17

Closing date – Thursday 2nd

March 2017

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities at Gordonvale State High School you will contribute to

the effective operation and environment of the school by

providing a high level of grounds and facilities duties. You will

perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is

maintained to a high standard.

For more information about the position and how to apply please log onto Queensland Government

Smart Jobs and Careers website by using the link https://

smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?

in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=221544353

Position Vacant Update from the School Nurse’s Desk

Update from the School Nurse’s Desk!

Hi my name is Miss Cassie, and I am your School Nurse.

You can find me in room A5 on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate

Fridays.

I am employed by Qld Health but work in partnership with Education

Queensland.

My role basically includes working with all families, school staff, and

students to:

Address concerns or problems about health and well being

Create a more supportive, healthy school environment

Connect people to other support services inside and outside the school.

I hope to supply regular health articles to the school newsletter so any suggestions please let

me know. Email ccart@eq.edu.au or school extension 210.

School Immunisations

This week on Wednesday 22nd February it is round one of the Year 7 Vaccinations program.

The QLD Health School Immunisation Program Nurses will be providing free vaccinations for all

Year 7 students, as part of Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program. All Year

7 students are being offered free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation

Program to protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis

(whooping cough).

A consent pack has been given to your child to take home, and hopefully all returned by now,

if not please return urgently.

One important thing to remember is to please encourage your child to have a

healthy breakfast on the morning of the vaccination. As some children get nervous

and worried, it is important that they are well hydrated and have eaten.

For more information about diseases, vaccines or the School Immunisation Program, visit

www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation or call

13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

At 8:30am the grade ten camp attenders were seated

in their seats ready to be transported to the tropical

Echo Creek. The bus ride felt long but shortly we

arrived at our destination, the weather was as similar

as Cairns was experiencing, rain, sun and extreme

humidity. We were greeted by the camp owner and

then settled in for the night. After unpacking, we

were called back at the eating area for lunch and then

was divided into two groups for afternoon activities.

The two activities consisted of archery and rock

climbing which also involved abseiling. Archery was

complicated for some but everyone gave it a go,

several targets were set out with each section

containing a certain amount of points. There were five groups of four, each group had their own target,

the challenge was to score as many points as possible for your team by shooting the arrow with the bow.

When the time limit was over for activity one, the groups swapped and commenced the next activity. First,

we were equipped with a harness and instructed how to climb the rock walls, four people at a time each

choose a rock wall to attempt to climb, some found it

difficult while others had the strength to climb all the

way to the top. Another challenge located on the other

side of the wall was abseiling, here not everyone was

brave enough to give it a go but however still a fair

amount gave the wall a go. After the activities were

both completed by each of the two groups, the grade

tens had an hour of free time, most people chose to

swim in the waterhole while others chilled out and

socialised. Once that hour was finished, all students and teachers was called to the

eating area for dinner, followed by dessert. Shortly after we had night time activities

which consisted of a fun challenge game which involved Cheetos, shaving cream, a

thrower and a runner. The aim of the challenge was for the runner to collect as many

Cheetos as they with one handful, the runner would then run and pass them to the thrower who would then throw them at a team

member with shaving cream on their face. This activity made a huge mess which was then cleaned up. After the challenge there was a

quiz which included many questions from different categories. Shortly after it was time for bed to then start a fresh new day.

Everyone was woken up just before 7am to have breakfast at the eating area. After breakfast, the grade tens divided back into the same

two groups and experienced two different activities, a muddy obstacle course and raft building. In the mud obstacle course, the group

was divided again into two groups, the two groups had to race throughout the muddy course with strict

rules. Round one, only one person at a time could be on an obstacle while breaking rules that meant you

would have to complete the obstacle course again to make sure it was completed right. Round two, a rope

was involved, everyone had to be touching the rope while going through each obstacle on the course while

racing the other team. Only one team member of each team could be off the rope at a time to help with

the difficulty of each obstacle course. This activity involved hard work and communication to complete the

course to the best of their ability while avoiding team penalties. Activity two was raft building, the group

still stayed in the two groups but this time the activity involved input from each team member’s ideas to

build a raft that was able to be floated across the waterhole to the other side and back while carrying a

minimum of two people. After each team

planned what style their raft was going to look

like, it was time to build. Each member put in

teamwork to finish building their raft, once

complete it was time to put the rafts to the test. Some rafts fell apart and

other rafts kept it together. After activity two was completed the grade tens

cleaned up then packed up their cabins/tents, then carried their bags down

to the eating area for lunch. After lunch the bus arrived to take us home, I’m

sure most people were exhausted on the journey back to Gordonvale State

High School, as some people slept while others relaxed by listening to music.

Overall the grade ten camp held many great experiences as well as fun and

enjoyment.

Kiara—Year 10 Student

Year 10 Camp—Echo Creek Our New Tuckshop

School photos were taken Wednesday, 1st February. Students have until Wednesday 8th February to return order forms to the main

office. If you wish to order online please go to www.nqsp.com.au and enter shoot key TS9CJWAY. Any orders placed online before

22nd February will be delivered free of charge to the school. Orders can still be placed throughout the remainder of the year via the

website but you will be required to pay a delivery fee. Please see website for details.

As you may now be aware the brand new tuckshop is open and creating tasty food for the whole school community. The menu aims to bring freshly made, affordable food to all, with the a3 boards outside showing daily specials and menu samples to entice your taste buds. GSHS P&C would like to thank all the staff, students and volunteers who have made the transition into the new facility so seamless. Please support our tuckshops - ALL PROFITS GO BACK INTO YOUR SCHOOL FOR YOU.

Pineapple Jam Music Group—Thursday 4—5:30pm

If you like music and your looking for a place to play and make some

new friends then come down to headspace and try out our Pineapple

Jam Group.

We have guitars, drums, keyboards, microphones and other instruments

to use.

Everything is FREE!! And there is no registration or commitment

required.