IN THIS ISSUE: Junior Secondary Update Sport Report Valentine’s Day Women In Science Year 12 Badge & Gold Level Ceremony Year 7 Meet & Greet Student Leaders

Safety Respect Learning

Term 1 MARCH 2020

NEWS from the HEIGHTS

Dear FamiliesAs at end Week 5 2020 our student numbers are very large – we are at a total of 1734 across both of our campuses Flexi School and mainstream. Add 252 staff to the mix and we have a mini-city! Our diversity is a daily joy and strength – 60 nationalities, 44 spoken languages, 346 students in need of learning support, 146 students with verified disability, 296 students for whom English is a second language. What is inspirational is the ability of our teachers and non-teaching staff to know the child and know the learner and, in doing so, eke out the very best of students’ effort and engagement. The end of 2019 saw the most amazing results from our Year 12s both academically and vocationally to again position CHSHS in the top 5% of Queensland secondary schools, across independent, state and catholic sectors. A mighty performance.

My sincere thanks to our families in your response to our Lockdown on 14 February. Your response was one of calm and trust which is exactly what is needed in such situations. Our staff were exceptional in following practised processes and the compliance of our students, simply wonderful. In the case of a Lockdown where I receive notice from our Police, understandably they have no time to give specific information nor do I distract them from their work by asking. Quite rightly I just follow their instruction – and to the letter. In the Lockdown process, staff are away from their devices and so our contact with families is limited to that first text message advising that we are safe and in lockdown. As you saw, once we have the all clear from police, you are the first we contact to advise the Lockdown is over. My strong advice is to be wary of what people post on social media – it is invariably untrue or wildly exaggerated and very unhelpful. My sincere thanks to the many families who have conveyed their appreciation of the care and calm evident in our approach to the process on 14 February – very appreciated. Some of this affirmation was passed on at our recent P and C meeting which leads me nicely into commentary about our P and C.

My sincere appreciation to our recently elected 2020 P and C Executive team - P and C President Wayne Heading, Vice Presidents Graeme McBryde and Blair Sullivan, Secretary Amanda Hunt and Treasurer Charles Corbett. Within their busy lives they find time to support our students and staff and support and guide me in service to our school. To our regular meeting attendees, my sincere thanks to you also – you very much value add to the discussions and decisions made. I am genuinely thankful for your sage advice. I acknowledge here outgoing Vice President Adrian Hallewell – such a wonderful contribution to our group and collegiality and wisdom so very appreciated.

QParents – absolutely wonderful to see so many of our parents already joined to our communication

system QParents. By now all new families, who have not already registered a QParents account, will have received an email inclusive of your invitation code, inviting you to sign up. It is a ‘one-stop shop’ for everything – your child’s report cards, attendance record, semester Assessment Planner, school fee status and more – such a great site for our families and the consistent feedback is how much they love it! QParents is the manner in which we communicate with our families so, if you need any assistance, our office staff are very keen to assist – phone 4636 7500. In approximately 4 weeks’ time you will receive an email advising you that your child’s first report card for the year has been uploaded to QParents and ready for you to download so if you are not already registered, please action as soon as possible. You will already have received email advice confirming your child’s semester 1 Assessment Planner has been uploaded to QParents – if not already, please download a copy and I always suggest you placing that somewhere central such as on the fridge – that way you are able to see when assignments/exams are due.

Out of hours Tutoring available – a number of our former students, who also work wonderfully with us as Teacher Aides assisting students in classes while they study in their university degrees, have put their names forward as potential Tutors should your child have need for extra coaching. Hourly charge is in the vicinity of $30-$35. I cannot recommend these good young people highly enough. Our office staff have contact details.

Acknowledgment of the goodwill of the HumeRidge community – once again in January, just before we resumed school for the year, HumeRidge community, led by the wonderful Jenny and Ross Savill, came out in droves to work on school grounds on a Saturday morning and assist our Grounds staff to prepare following a long holiday – painting picnic tables, re-oiling balustrading, concreting, whipper snipping, pruning, mowing, drain clearing and the list goes on. Each year I am talking in excess of 150 people, some of whom are current parents and students, former parents and students or people who do not know us but wish to make a difference. Our Grounds staff have 19 hectares of land to tend and this work allows them to not only maintain the area as the year goes but enhance as well. This exercise, each year, is one of the finest examples of community goodwill I have ever seen and I am filled with gratitude.

Facilities work over the last holidays and imminent – major as always – work is nearly finished on the full refurbishment of one of our science labs - $250,000 sees this lab now positioned to deliver lessons in all science strands; upgraded line-marking throughout our entire school to support workplace health and safety and the beginning of a strategy to widen corridors in classroom blocks to allow for less congested pedestrian traffic – all of these things are crucial as we continue to grow

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE (continued)

in numbers. Easter holidays will see the earthworks and erection of a new Grounds shed – thank you so much to our P and C for the funding of $60,000 with our school adding to that with the upgrade of a $45,500 tractor to better maintain the excellent condition of our ovals and surrounds. Additionally over the Easter break our Pool amenities floors will be refurbished.

Our staff professional learning agenda – again this year, and into our 8th year, we train all new teachers and a further component of our Teacher Aides in Literacy ie the literacy required in specific subject disciplines. This will again bring us to 100% of teaching staff trained and approaching 100% of Teacher Aides who work so closely with our students in classrooms. This investment in our pedagogy has translated into every teacher taking responsibility for the ability of students in their classrooms understanding how to write, how to interpret information, how to gauge what a question is asking and respond accordingly. We know our strategy works because the distance travelled by our students, measured in annual outstanding NAPLAN results and through our own tracking processes, is major. I stress that success is not measured in a published figure at a certain point in time rather we seek to value add to students’ capacity over time and that is what we track. We embark this year, as the first of many, in our Reading Training. The same benefits, we believe, will unfold over time for both for students and staff. In 2018 and 2019 every one of our staff, teaching and non-teaching – at the time 247, participated alongside each other in the face to face delivery of Trauma Informed Practice [TIP]. TIP was the most wonderful collegial exercise. This was delivered by staff from the superb Berry Street Centre in Melbourne. The purpose was a clear understanding of how to respond in and outside the classroom when we experience behaviours of children affected by trauma. Like all schools, we have young people who have been affected by grief, violence, poverty, mental ill-health and the like. We do not lower our collective expectation of seeking their best each day as a person and as a learner however we understand well that our support and communication across staff in our school is pivotal to the step by step process that will underpin success for affected children.

Big events to start the year – Swimming Carnivals and Year 7 Camp – Carnival organisers Frank Dowling and Chrissie Bartlett yet again provided the most brilliant 2 days – so highly organised in their pre-detail and superb to see our students thoroughly enjoying the occasions. Year 7 Camp organisers Dave McMillan [the Runaway Bay camp] and Steph Waite [the At School camp] created such memorable experiences for our youngest cohort. Sincere thanks to our teaching and non-teaching staff who, allocated to the Runaway Bay camp, gave up so much of their own time and away from their own families to provide the most positive of experiences for our students. Strong acknowledgment also to our

student leaders at both camps who relished and shone with the opportunity to truly mentor.

Tuckshop volunteers – there is such a delightful team atmosphere within our volunteers. Their humour and camaraderie provides true meaning for them and has a direct flow to our students and staff. The quality of product is also second to none. We are seeking people to join this team – do you know of, or in fact is it you – who would enjoy committing whatever amount of time to such a worthy role? Please do contact our Tuckshop directly on 4636 7550 and speak with either of our Tuckshop Convenors Annie or Helen.

Seeking parent co-operation with road rules – if you are driving to school to collect your child in the afternoons, please adhere strictly to the parking signs. On South Street we have a 5 minute pick up/drop off zone. It is imperative that parents stay within the signed area as opposed to parking in the area beyond that signage. I stress often to our student drivers the importance of adhering to road rules and require the support of our parent community in modelling such. I note also that drivers, wishing to move easily through a congested traffic area such as ours after school, are naturally not pleased when a driver parked inappropriately in that pick up/drop off zone has the rear of the car partly out onto the lane of traffic. A reminder also to avoid waiting for your child in the carpark of Southtown Shops. We have an excellent working relationship with our shop owners and ask that our families respect their need to have car spaces for customers as opposed to convenience for our families. My advice always to our families is to avoid the area after school by encouraging your child to meet you in an outlying street.

Great reading for our families:• Our CHSHS Career website – just go to our site

and trawl through advice from our Head of Career Pathways Dave McMillan

• A Courier Mail article on our website ‘Raising Hell – why bringing up kids in the age of social media is sending parents crazy’

• Great book ‘Surviving adolescent boys – the Prince Boofhead syndrome’ by Michael Carr-Gregg and Elly Robinson. Having an adolescent nephew I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Michael Carr-Gregg is a highly respected adolescent psychologist and has published previous books– all very worthy reads.

Best wishes

Maryanne Walsh, Principal

I am incredibly grateful to have been given the honour to serve and represent our great school as a 2020 School Captain. Through this position, it is my intention to help students feel encouraged and supported in reaching their highest potential and do my part to continue to make Centenary Heights an environment of Safety, Learning and Respect. Looking forward, I hope that, with the backing of a strong school community such as ours, we can come together and make a difference in the wider community and continue advocacy for social justice issues such as domestic and family violence. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges that will help me grow as a leader and as an individual and to then use these learnings to best give back to the school and wider community. Alongside my fellow Captains, Elijah Mathewson, Tharun Galappaththige and Sophie Lyon I cannot wait to see what 2020 brings.

It is an honor to be selected as School Captain of Centenary Heights State High School for the year 2020. Along with my fellow School Captains, I will strive to uphold the legacy of past leaders carrying the reputation of this great school into the future. Through this position I hope to make an impact in the school community, through serving, leading and inspiring every student to reach their potential. 2020 is a year of opportunity. Opportunities to continue great traditions from previous leaders. Opportunities to bring new and fresh ideas and opportunities for us as a leadership team to work together and create an overall better CHSHS. I look forward with great anticipation to what the year 2020 will hold and am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.

It is an absolute privilege to be given the leadership position of School Vice-Captain in 2020 and I look forward to upholding the high standards expected of Centenary Heights by students, parents, teachers and myself. I will endeavour, along with my fellow captains and leadership team, to lead through my actions and encourage hard work, perseverance and participation in the community. In my role, I will aim to recognize every achievement of our incredible student body and will work towards making Centenary a school all students can be proud to attend. I look forward immensely to carrying out every single responsibility entrusted to me and am excited to see Centenary flourish in 2020

It is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to lead and serve the school as one of the school Vice-Captains for 2020. I do not presume to be an expert yet but I will strive to honour the responsibility I have been given in order to make a positive difference to the school community. In this position, I will strive to uphold the key values and beliefs that our past leaders have carried throughout the years, as well as bringing new and exciting change. I want to be forward-thinking, instilling habits and opportunities that will not only improve the school and the student experience now but will create ongoing benefits.

Throughout the coming year I hope to listen and liaise, inspire and encourage as well as uphold the reputation of our wonderful school and maintain the attitudes and values of Centenary Heights State High School. I am not doing this alone, I am looking for the support of the whole student body because together we can make a positive difference. I look forward to the year ahead as well as all of the opportunities, challenges, and surprises that it may hold.

Chelsea Golding

Elijah Mathewson

Sophie Lyon

Tharun Galappaththige

SCHOOL CAPTAIN

SCHOOL CAPTAIN

SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN

SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN

OUR 2020 STUDENT LEADERS

On Thursday 13th February we welcomed the families of our new year 7 students to experience their classroom environment and share in a barbeque with their core teachers. Gathering in the beautiful, purpose-built Year 7 building gave families the opportunity to discover what a normal day looks like for our newest high school students. They were met in their classrooms by their two core teachers who gladly answered any questions about starting high school successfully.

The afternoon was wrapped up with a barbeque in the Assembly Hall where guests were served by our wonderful student volunteers. The atmosphere was relaxed as families got to know each other and continued conversations with teachers and key support staff.

The Year 7 Meet and Greet BBQ was yet again a positive start to the high school journey with over 450 guests in attendance. A huge thank you to the families who came along and a special thanks the Year 7 Transition Team for hosting this wonderful afternoon.

WOMEN & GIRLS IN SCIENCEThe United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated globally on Tuesday the 11 February 2020. The Office of the Qld Chief Scientist, in collaboration with Science and Technology Australia and the Qld Department of Education, hosted a state-wide morning event to celebrate and recognise the amazing work that women and girls contribute to science.

Amanda Kilgour, STEM champion from our Darling Downs Regional Office Department of Education, co-ordinated a livestream of this event at CHSHS. 25 aspiring female students across Years 9-11 from our school along with Science teacher Kerryn Asmus participated in a breakfast followed by a panel discussion. Students were able to hear from inspiring young women working in varied areas of science along with a brief from the Qld Chief Scientist about science careers and how they make a difference in our communities.

Students were encouraged to seek opportunities to further explore their interest, engagement and participation in Science-related experiences. CHSHS supports these valuable opportunities such as student participation in the UQ Science Ambassadors Program, Science Week, Girls in STEM camps, QIMR Workshops, National Youth Science Forums and other related activities and encourages students to be involved and to speak with key staff to explore other science related opportunities. Jodie Beauchamp, Head of Department Science

Stephanie Waite, Assistant Head of Year

YEAR 7 MEET & GREET

On the rainy afternoon of Tuesday February 4th, it was a sight to see our year 12 students dressed to the ‘nines’ in their formal uniform ready and eager to receive the badges that represent the year ahead as the seniors of the school. Gold level badges were also presented to those who have upheld exceptional school standards in effort, behaviour and attendance for the duration of the previous year. For those who accepted the opportunity of fulfilling leadership positions within the school, these badges signify their commitment to the role which they will undertake.

Mrs Louise Willson, one of the Heads of Year 12, addressed the audience and gave a fitting comparison between the 2020 Seniors and guinea pigs. It is said that with the changes that this cohort has had to experience throughout their schooling career that they are the testers for what is to come. However, we see them as the pioneers; the revolutionaries who are paving the way to better and brighter things. And we do not think that this will be any different this year or for the years to come for these students. So in saying this, we challenge them to strive to make their final year one to remember in all areas of their schooling life and to shine their brightest now at Centenary Heights.

We look forward to seeing what the year holds and the achievements that are earnt and able to be celebrated throughout.

Tiff Beck, Assistant Head of Year

YEAR 12 BADGE & GOLD LEVEL CEREMONY

VALENTINE’S DAY ROSESAnother successful yearly event over! Over 500 roses wrapped and sold and $1311 raised! So what do 500 wrapped silk roses look like before being delivered? Just look at our photos!!!

The Student Council took over this annual event for the first time this year and they did a great job planning, preparing and organising the sale of the flowers. Unfortunately, due to a change of routine on the morning of Valentine’s Day, delivery was delayed until Monday 17 February. This allowed the anticipation to build for an exciting delivery 3 days later.

As always, this venture pays for the yearly support of our sponsor child through Asian Aid. We support 15 year old Loganathan, living in India and our donation ensures his essential living and educational needs are met. Additionally, because our Centenary Heights students were so supportive, the Student Council will also be able to donate some funds to another school or community project as the year unfolds. This additional venture will be discussed and decided upon in the coming weeks.

A very special thank you to everyone who once again supported this fundraiser. We look forward to next year for continued enthusiastic support. Hope you enjoyed your roses – you know you are worth it!!!

Rachael Mayers / Jessica Zylstra, Interact Co-ordinators

The year 2020 has begun with the greatest number of students in our Junior School ever. The three year levels (7, 8 & 9) commenced the year with 950 students with 334 of them having their first few days in high school.

In Week 3 our school had another successful ‘Meet n Greet’ evening where 450 people gathered to explore our Year 7 classrooms and to mingle over some dinner in the hall. Thanks greatly to our A/Head of Year, Steph Waite for co-ordinating such a big event. Thanks also to Steph, along with Dave McMillan, for the enormous amount of work they are doing preparing for our Year 7 camps – Runaway Bay for the ‘out of school’ group and the busy and active program for the ‘at school’ group.

Given the size of our ‘new’ cohort, our Year 7 students have settled in very well to the routines of high school quickly adopting the extra responsibilities placed on them.

By now you would have received correspondence from the three Heads of Year working in each of the Year 7 to 9 levels. Please do not hesitate to make contact with your child’s Pastoral Care teacher and

relevant Head of Year whenever you require assistance for your child.

Long-serving Chinese teacher, Kirrily Scarff, again took on the role of co-ordinating our school’s involvement in the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Chinese New Year celebrations at the Goods Shed on Saturday, February 2. We had some of our students, who study Chinese, representing our school as they conducted an interactive stall for our community to enjoy. These additional tasks, particularly on a weekend, are always appreciated by our school community so thank you to the students, Caiden Bartholomew, Spencer Naumann and Lucy Cook and Mrs Scarff for giving your time and expertise. Have to love the study of languages, all the wonderful opportunities it brings, and the doors it opens!

Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus the opportunity to travel to China in April this year has had to be cancelled, however, we are currently exploring the possibility of travelling at the end of Term 1 2021.

Tim O’Connell, Head of Department Junior Secondary & Languages

JUNIOR SECONDARY & LANGUAGES UPDATE

2020 SWIMMING CARNIVAL RESULTSThe year 2020 has begun with the greatest number of students in our Junior School ever. The three year levels (7, 8 & 9) commenced the year with 950 students with 334 of them having their first few days in high school.

In Week 3 our school had another successful ‘Meet n Greet’ evening where 450 people gathered to explore our Year 7 classrooms and to mingle over some dinner in the hall. Thanks greatly to our A/Head of Year, Steph Waite for co-ordinating such a big event. Thanks also to Steph, along with Dave McMillan, for the enormous amount of work they are doing preparing for our Year 7 camps – Runaway Bay for the ‘out of school’ group and the busy and active program for the ‘at school’ group.

Given the size of our ‘new’ cohort, our Year 7 students have settled in very well to the routines of high school quickly adopting the extra responsibilities placed on them.

By now you would have received correspondence from the three Heads of Year working in each of the Year 7 to 9 levels. Please don’t hesitate to make contact with your child’s Pastoral Care teacher and relevant Head of Year whenever you require assistance for your child.

Long-serving Chinese teacher, Kirrily Scarff, again took on the role of co-ordinating our school’s involvement in the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Chinese New Year

celebrations at the Good Shed on Saturday,

February 2. We had some of our students,

who study Chinese, representing our school

as they conducted an interactive stall for

our community to enjoy. These additional

tasks, particularly on a weekend, are always

appreciated by our school community

so thank you to the students, Caiden

Bartholomew, Spencer Naumann and Lucy

Cook and Mrs Scarff for giving your time and

expertise. Have to love the study of languages,

all the wonderful opportunities it brings, and

the doors it opens!

Unfortunately, the opportunity to travel

to China in April this year has had to be

cancelled, however, we are currently

exploring the possibility of travelling at the end

of Term 1 2021.

1st 2nd 3rd12 years Gabrielle Cojean Amelia King Mia Hanssen13 years Isabelle Tay Ryleigh Parsons Ruby Vayro14 years Kaitlyn Horncy Jade Gaske/

Shyann Bischoff-Wallin/Shae Cockburn

15 years Emi Vayro Tori Hunt Milla Deignan-Ekelund16 years Ella Bothmann Natalie Bullpitt Brooke Smith17 years Madeline Lynch Bridgette Wainwright Tahlia RossiOpen Madeline Lynch Emi Vayro Ella Bothmann

1st 2nd 3rd12 years Corben Martin Zac Hawkswell Rayan Bashir13 years Lincon Paroz Caleb Scrivener Hayden Manning14 years Billy Retallick Clarke Anderson15 years Jacob Sykes Billy Manning Daniel Chersini16 years Leroy Dempsey/

Alex ChersiniLuis Hobson

19 years Dylan Mylrea Tim Wright Julian McMickingOpen Alex Chersini Jacob Sykes Dylan Mylrea

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What a wonderful couple of days we had for our Swimming Carnivals in 2020. Results below. Special thanks to Mr Frank Dowling for his organisational skills for this major school sporting event.

House Captains did a superb job supported well by staff and students.

AGE CHAMPIONS - Girls

AGE CHAMPIONS - Boys

RECORD BREAKERS FOR 2020:

Gabrielle Cojean – 50m Frs (35.36s); 50m Breaststroke (51.16s) 50m Backstroke (44.51s); 50m Butterfly (42.01s) Billy Retallick – 50m Backstroke (33.65s) Alex Chersini – 50m Butterfly (30.90s)

OVERALL WINNING HOUSE

SPORT REPORTWelcome to a brand new year filled with so many sporting opportunities for your children. CHSHS offers opportunity in both representative pathway sport and the opportunity to be a part of a school team participating in a school competition or Gala Day.

A reminder that if students wish to trial for a Central Zone , TSSS or Darling Downs team, they are required to listen to student notices, collect a nomination package from F Block noticeboard or download a copy from the school website in the sport section. No late nominations are accepted as all trials are advertised for at least one week prior to the nominations actually closing. It is the student’s responsibility to have forms completed and submitted on time. All sport dates are listed on our Sport Calendar on the school website. There is also a power point on the school website that explains our sport processes at CHSHS.

A new system for paying for trials exists in 2020. Students trialling for any Darling Downs teams are required to pay online prior to submitting their nominations with Mrs Bartlett at F Block. Students will not be permitted to attend a Darling Downs trial if payments have not been made 24hours out from the trial. Instructions are on all nomination forms and in information packages.

QUEENSLANDCongratulations to Elijah Mathewson on his selection into the Queensland 18’s Hockey team through the club hockey pathway. We wish him well as he travels to Nationals in the coming weeks. DARLING DOWNS We have had a number of students trial for Darling Downs already this year. Congratulations to the following students on their selections into various DD Teams:

• Ben Brocherie (Cricket)• Bridgette Wainwright (Water Polo)• Charlotte Weinand (Touch Football)• Natalie Bullpitt (Softball)• Melissa Donaldson (Softball)• Claire Doherty (Softball)• Jacob Sykes (Triathlon)

Central Zone SwimmingFour of our CHSHS 12 year old students competed at the Central Zone Swimming trials on Wednesday February 19. All students swam exceptionally well with some personal best

times being swum.

ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVALCHSHS held their Annual Swimming Carnivals this week. Monday 17th of February was our Junior Carnival and Tuesday 18th of February was our Senior Carnival. Great crowd support saw our swimmers deliver in the pool. Cheering, novelty event swims and the elite swimmers in our school all played a part in a very successful event. Special mention of our Sports House Captains for the manner in which they assisted at this event. Our Beach theme saw some very creative outfits worn at the event to brighten up Milne Bay. We would like to give a very big thank you to Mr Frank Dowling for all his time and hard work in preparing this first event and to Mr Warrell our Bus Coordinator for the smooth and efficient manner in which were so quickly transported to the pool and back.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON SPORTThis year has seen our Yr 9 & 10 students join our Tuesday Afternoon Sport Program. We now have approximately 1300 students out and about on a Tuesday afternoon in various areas and venues throughout CHSHS and Toowoomba. Students in Yr 7 & 8 are participating in Fitness Activities in their PCG groups whilst our Yr 9 & 10 students have been able to select from a range of social sport options for this term. A power point with further information is available for viewing on our school website in the Extra Curricular ‘Sport’ section.

SCHOOLS CRICKET COMPETITIONCurrently our Open and Under 15 T20 cricket teams are being finalised so that our teams may participate in this Regional competition.

FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALLThis year we have 5 teams competing in the Friday Night Basketball Competition. Mr Will Curthoys is coaching our Yr 7/8 Girls team, Mr Dave Natalier is coaching our 7/8 Boys, Yr 9/10 Girls and 9/10 Boys, Mr Harry Spencer is so kindly coaching our Senior Boys with the wonderful assistance of our staff members Mrs Codyre, Mrs Beauchamp and Mrs Usher. Our first Friday saw all teams playing well for their first hit out. Close games for most with our 9/10 Girls winning their game. We then had a BYE and played Concordia at Concordia the following week where all our teams did very well.

LAURA GEITZ NETBALLSunday, February 23, our Laura Geitz netball team played a round robin competition with other schools in our region at the annual Laura Geitz carnival held at Glennie. With such a busy start to the year, the girls had a very short preparation time. With this said, they rallied as a team with some superb netball skills displayed and placed 8th in Division 1.

Thanks to Mrs Willson, Miss Waite and Mrs Bartlett for supporting the girls and to Miss Taegan Gloss for her brilliant coaching on the day.

PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL SPORT TEAMSThis is a reminder to all parents and carers that to participate in a school team, the following is required.

As with participation in all extracurricular options for students to be eligible full commitment to their program of learning, school fee payment up to date and behaviour level on Gold or Green are requirements. To participate in school teams, students are required to turn up to meetings and trials and be prepared to attend all required training sessions leading up to competitions.

MOUTHGUARDSYou will find that if your child is involved in any sports that are considered high risk, there will be a different consent form with additional mouthguard information added. Rugby League, AFL, Hockey, Rugby Union and Water Polo are all sports that have now been mandated for all students to wear mouthguards. Students MUST wear mouthguards in training and in games. Orthodontist fitted mouthguards are recommended. Please see information attached regarding mouthguards. No Centenary Heights SHS students will be permitted to participate in these sports without wearing mouthguards.

VOLLEYBALLTrials have recently been completed for our school Volleyball teams. Training has commenced and we thank Miss McKeon, Mr von Xanten and Mrs Orton for providing this opportunity for our students. Tuesday Night Comp begins in the next couple of weeks.

FUTSALCurrently our Yr 7/8 boys are playing in a Schools Futsal Competition. The comp is held every Tuesday night at Downlands College. The boys had a very convincing wins in their first two games and will continue to play in this competition for the remainder of the term. Thanks to Mr Harman for coaching the boys and allowing them the opportunity to play in this competition.

Our 19 Boys and 15 Boys have recently competed against other schools in the Darling Downs and South West Region at the South West Queensland Futsal Competition at Highfields. The 19 Boys won one match 11 to 2 and narrowly lost the other 3. The 15 Boys played exceptionally well and won the competition. Congratulations boys on being the Champion Team. Many thanks to Mr Harman and Mr McMicking for taking on the coaching of these teams.

CURRENT TRIALSAs advertised on student notices and available for download from our school website, current trials are as follows:

• Central Zone Softball • TSSS Basketball Open Boys and Girls• TSSS Soccer 16 Boys and 15 Girls• Darling Downs Golf• Darling Downs AFL 14 Boys and Girls• Darling Downs Rugby Union Open Boys

SPORT REPORT (continued)

Chris Bartlett, Sports Coordinator

SCHOOL OFFICE OPENING HOURS - 4636 7500The School Office is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.15 am and 3.45 pm.

TEXTBOOK OFFICE OPENING HOURS - 4636 7576The Textbook Office is open Monday to Friday - 8.15 am to 3.00 pm.

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS - 4636 7514The Uniform Shop is open during school terms on the following days:

Monday 8:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday 8:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday 8:00am – 12:00pm Thursday 1:00pm – 4:30pm Friday CLOSED

Please note: The shop is closed on pupil free days and the last Thursday of each term.

One School - Two Campuses

MARCH6 Year 12 Social & Community Studies Excursion Year 9 Geography Excursion8 International Women’s Day

9 Year 12 Formal Uniform Day10 Year 7 & 8 Formal Uniform Day11 Year 9 Formal Uniform Day12 Year 10 Formal Uniform Day 13 Year 11 Formal Uniform Day

20 The National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence24 P&C Meeting25 - 30 Year 12 Unit 3 Exam Block26 Toowoomba Show Holiday31 Harmony Day

APRIL1 - 2 Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN Practice Tests3 Crazy Hair Day Last Day of Term

UPCOMING EVENTS

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