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Week 4, Term 3 6th August 2020

Principal's MessagePrincipal's Message

As has previously been communicated, noone associated with Marsden SHS hastested positive to COVID-19, or has had aconfirmed, direct contact with anyone whohas tested positive. If this situation was tochange we would communicate this withyou directly and immediately.

It is pleasing to see that the communitytransmission in Queensland has not expanded as we may havefeared after last week’s news. It is important however that wecontinue to remain vigilant in our actions to maintain positiveand healthy processes at school and in the wider community.We will continue to follow all directions from the Government insupporting our school and community in these challengingtimes.

Next week’s Academic Coaching meetings will continue witha range of measures in place to support our community. Areminder that this day is not a normal school day, and is setup to enable a meeting with your child’s MMM teacher toreview the overall academic performance in 2020. Bookingsare essential.

Our safety plan for the day includes:

Meetings will be held in the following venues:

While we will continue to provide as normal a schoolenvironment as possible, we will continue to make adjustmentsas the times change. Last week we postponed our first wholeschool parade since Term 1 and this week our Round 2Broncos Challenge Rugby League games we were not be ableto have students, parents or families as spectators. We havealso had to adjust our plans for the Year 12 Formal, with anemail sent to Year 12 parents earlier in the week with the updateas we work to make sure this event happens for our seniors.

Finally, a reminder that if your child is unwell, it is essentialthat you keep them at home. In accordance with QueenslandHealth Directions. Parents or carers of any child showing signsof illness will be asked to collect them immediately from theschool.

A reminder that next Friday is also our 2020 Ekka Public Holidayacross Logan.

Andrew Peach

• 1 parent per student

• Parents to complete personal details form atinterview (pens and cleaning wipes available)

• Parent and student will be asked to wait outside untiltheir coach is available

• Sanitiser will be at each check in station for each yearlevel

• Appropriate spacing of desks and capacity to enablesocial distancing

• Deep cleaning at end of coaching sessions and oftoilets throughout the day

• COVID safe posters on display in key venues

• Yr.7 X Block Level 1

• Yr.8 X Block Level 2

• Yr.9 Centre of Excellence – Performing Arts

• Yr.10 Library (SET Plan Interviews)

• Yr.11 Centre of Excellence – Sport

• Yr.12 Centre of Excellence - Sport

Executive Principal

HOD NewsHOD News

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SENIOR SECONDARY @ MSHSSENIOR SECONDARY @ MSHS

Year 10Year 10

Over the past two weeks in MMM, studentshave been continuing to focus on settingtheir pathway for their senior schoolingjourney at Marsden. Mentors have alsobeen guiding and supporting all students tomake informed decisions on subjects thatmay help support their future goals,ambitions and pathways leading into SET

Plans next Wednesday. Subject information has been emailedout to all parents and students and can be found at thefollowing link on the school website.

Students have also completed their Career Profiles onthe Myfuture website. Why not share your career journey withyour child or click on the following link here to explore somecase studies. A great conversation starter leading into SETPlan next week!

Some helpful websites are listed below:

https://myfuture.edu.au/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/

https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-qce

SET Plan UpdateSET Plan Update

We have now had over 400 parents book via SOBS for theirchild’s SET Plan. A reminder that SOBS bookings close as ofFriday 7th August so it is very important that you book in yourchild's SET Plan before then.

I have recently sent out a Parent Information PowerPoint whichexplains pathway options as students move into their seniorschooling journey, as well as an outline of SET Plan.

A reminder that Wednesday 12th August is not a regulartimetabled day for the Year 10 cohort. Students only have toattend the school grounds on this day with a parent/guardian tocomplete their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan duringtheir allocated 30 minute time-slot. Students are to arrive in fullschool uniform whilst attending their SET Plan meeting.

SET plans helps your child to:

If you haven't already booked in your child's SET Plan interview,please do so by clicking the following link- https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70376. Bynow you would have received an email form the schoolclarifying who to book in your child's SET Plan with. If youwould like further clarification about this please email myselfat lleon35@eq.edu.au and I will let you know who to book inwith. Due to the size of our cohort this may be a mentor or amember of our senior leadership team member.

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Ilook forward to seeing everyone at SET Plans next Wednesday!

Mr Leong

Year 10 Head of Department

Year 11Year 11

Students are now commencing their firstpieces of assessment for Unit 2.Assessment planners will be emailed homeby the end of the week with topics and duedates to assist in helping students plan theirtime. Last week on parade students weregiven subject feedback sheets to see their 6classroom teachers in order to prepare for

teacher/parent conversations next week. Students areexpected to attend in full school uniform for this session even ifparents/guardians are unavailable. They can book times directlywith their MMM teacher or contact the student foyer for furthersupport.

In preparation for PTI’s in week 5 students are currentlyrevisiting their SET plans made last year in MMM classes. Onparade last week, students examined their Unit 1 achievementto have a clear understanding of their QCE tracking. From theirresults in Unit 1 students were able to make predictions abouttheir tracking and will use this information in developing actionsfor improvement through Unit 2. Our Leadership Program hastwo sessions remaining before students will be able to apply forStudent Leadership positions in 2021.

Ms Neumann

Year 11 Head of Department

• Structure their learning around their abilities, interestsand ambitions.

• Think about their education, training and careeroptions after Year 12.

• Set and achieve their learning goals in Years 11, 12,and beyond.

• Include flexible and coordinated pathway options intheir course of senior study.

• Communicate with parents/carers or mentors abouttheir post-school plans.

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Year 12Year 12

Students are now a few weeks into Unit 4and will be finishing off their final internalassessments this term, whilst preparing forexternal exams next term. In week 9 and 10there are block exams scheduled for all Year12 students. This time will also be utilised torun compulsory VET catch-up sessions foreach subject to ensure students enrolled in

VET subjects are on track and to solely focus on their end ofyear exams in term 4.

All students should have received an assessment planner toassist them in planning their time and study schedules. OnWednesday in week 5, students will be meeting with their MMMteacher and a parent or guardian to discuss their progress insenior school. This time will also be used to make actions andgoals to prepare for Year 13. Students are expected to attendthis academic coaching session even if parents are unable toattend, they can book in an appointment time directly with theirMMM teacher.

FormalFormal

All parents and students have been sent the below informationfrom our Head of School Mrs Steinhardt in regards to the Year12 formal:

As you are aware the COVID19 restrictions are in place tosupport the health and safety of everyone in the community,this however impacts on our formal event. We have workedtirelessly to find a solution that ensures we can still hold a formaland students still have a memorable night, however this meanswe have had to change the venue, the formal will now be held atGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the date remainsthe 6th October.

Due to reduced venue capacity as a result of COVID safe plans,we had to relocate to a much larger venue to accommodate ourcohort size, and will also now have 3 course meal. The cost willincrease to $135, this includes a photographer who will providedigital access to all students for all photos taken on the night.

Mr Maclean

Year 12 Head of Department

Deadly @ MarsdenDeadly @ Marsden

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What's On In ScienceWhat's On In Science

Fascinated Year 9 Science students applied their knowledgeand skills learnt throughout this term to conduct a flame test toobserve the characteristic colours produced by metallic ions.

Curiosity accelerates the learning of Year 11 Biology studentsas they investigate using microscopes for their assessments.Students are looking at a range of topics from cells to theeffectiveness of antibiotics and disinfectant on bacteria.

First-Hand Fieldwork For Year 10 GeographyFirst-Hand Fieldwork For Year 10 GeographyStudentsStudents

Year 10 Geography students headed to Burleigh Beach andhad a blast! Students were collecting field data and makinggreat observations on coastal management strategies requiredfor assessment.

Students will be submitting a Geographic Report where theyanalyse and interpret geographical data and information,impacts of erosion change and propose action to achievesustainable management of erosion.

Do You Have What It Takes?Do You Have What It Takes?

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Do you have what it takes to tackle the 2021 Kokoda Challenge48km event? It's time to prove to yourself that you can goabove and beyond and do something truly extraordinary!

Training starts this term, see Ms Carnes in R Block staff-room.

M Line Sign OnM Line Sign On

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It is that time of term where students get to pick their selectionfor our next round of M Line classes. Students only have thisweek to make their selection, so make sure you get in quick.

There are some great M Line's on offer to suit all interests andpassions.

SOBS instructions

M Line sign on will only be available until this Sunday 11pm.Sign on fast!

M Line classes will begin in week 6, you will receive an updatedtimetable via email at the beginning of week 6.

Community NewsCommunity News

Five Principles to Stay Safe OnlineFive Principles to Stay Safe Online

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• Go to the SOBS website https://eq.sobs.com.au/ss/student.php?schoolid=70376

• You will then be prompted to enter authenticationinformation.

• Put in your name.

• Your school email address.

• A random 4 character password will then be sent toyour email address.

• Retrieve the code from your email.

• Enter the code.

• If the code entered matches the code generated thenyou will be verified to select your M Line class forTrimester 2.

• Choose only 1 class for Trimester 2 M Line. If theclass is full, you will need to select an alternate MLine class.

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