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10 December 201810 December 2018
Principal’s ReportAs we close the book on 2018, I would liketo sincerely thank all students, staff andfamilies who have made this year our mostMarvellous yet. We commence 2019 withour largest group of Year 7 students ever(over 180 and climbing) with our numbersincreasing to a school of around 860.However, we will still be insisting on
providing a ‘big enough to succeed, small enough to care’philosophy, regardless of our increase in numbers.
We will be commencing for all grades on Tuesday, January29, 2019, with more information to be posted on Facebook re:locations for students to meet. Our largest group of Year 7s willmeet in the Murdoch-Darling Centre.
Please find in this newsletter all the info you need for links forwhich device to purchase for next year, uniforms, shoes andother helpful links and tips to make your year a success.
We farewell a number of staff at the close of 2018 with MsArchdall, Ms Borchardt, Mr Brace, Ms Clout and Ms Healymoving onto new schools; we wish them all the best in theirfuture endeavours. We will, however, have 13 new staff(including two new Heads of Department and a third DeputyPrincipal) joining us in 2019; we look forward to commencingwork with them over the break and our community meetingthem in the New Year.
I wish you a safe and restful summer break and look forward toseeing you in 2019.
Simon DonePrincipal
2019 Student/Parent InformationInvoices for 2019 Student Resource Scheme, camps, events,certificate courses etc. will be issued in Term 1, 2019. Inreadiness for this, and to remain ahead, parents and carersare welcome to continue paying towards these costs over theschool holidays by means of Direct Deposit or CentrelinkPayments. Please be aware that any outstanding fees from2018 will be carried over into 2019. It is the expectation of theschool that these outstanding debts are settled first.
Kathryn TaylorBusiness Manager
Art Classes at Gatakers Artspace
Book Club
Thank you to all staff and families who havesupported the Book Club throughout 2018.Each order has earned rewards points forthe school, which have been redeemed topurchase additional novels for use in class rooms. Book Clubwill operate again in 2019, and I look forward to continuedsupport for this valuable program.
Wendy BensonBook Club organiser
Boomerang Bag Workshops
Boomerang Bag Workshops every 2nd and 4thSaturday of the month
When:
Where:
9am - 12 noon at the Uniting Church Hall on Russell Streetbehind Leslie G Ross Chapel.
Come along and learn how to cut and make environmentallysustainable bags from recycled fabrics.
Make new friends. Help our environment.
Donations of fabrics are most welcome.
Bring your sewing machine. If you don't haveone, there’s one at the hall. Other jobsinclude cutting and sorting.
Don't sew? If you’d like to learn how to makesome no-sew bags, please bring t-shirts/singlets that are nolonger needed and we will show you how to turn them into ashopping bag.
Our stock is always depleting, your voluntary work isappreciated. Just 3 hours a fortnight makes a huge difference.
Looking forward to productive days!
To my school helpers, a HUGE thank you. An especiallyMARVELLOUS thank you to Channing Hancock, MichalaHanranhan and Luke Joynson, for showing up EVERY Mondayfirst lunch and Wednesday second lunch to help make bags.Many hands make light work
Sharyn HoneyArt Teacher
Boys to Men ProgramSponsored by USC Hervey Bay and presented by LesRaveneau, this program ran for 6 weeks.
The Boys to Men Program focusses on Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander secondary students to enhance Cultural Identityand to strengthen their connection to culture.
This included a number of topics:
Community Education Counsellor, Harriet Vea Vea, coordinatedthis program. For additional information, please contact Harrietat Maryborough State High School on 41209333.
• 15th December
• 12th January
• University Pathways
• Health and wellbeing
• Bush Tucker
• Local stories/history
• Cultural belief and understanding
• Aboriginal dance/arts and craft
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We are hopeful the Boys to Men Program will be held again in2019.
Harriet Vea VeaCommunity Education Counsellor
Change of contact details for SchoolDental Service
To Parents/Guardians
The Maryborough School Dental Service wish to advise theChildren’s Oral Health Emergency Call Centre and for all otherDental enquiries, we now just have the one contact number of07 4122 8861, thank you.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Computer and Technology TrainingAs a valued member of the Maryborough State highcommunity, we would like to extend to you, Free-Access toone of our featured Learning Resources:TheComputerSchool.Net’s - Technology Training Directory(TTD).
Established since 1999, TheComputerSchool is an onlineComputer and Technology-based Training Centre providing a:Quick-Lesson ”How Do I”, IT Learning Resource, coveringvirtually all of today’s most commonly used Technologies,Programs, Tasks, Applications (Apps), Tablets & Devices etc...Immediate Access - When And As Required!
Perfectly Suited for Beginners To Advanced Levels OfUnderstanding and Skill.
Greatly enhance your own confidence, knowledge and IT Skillswith this comprehensive, yet user-friendly technology trainingresource - created by teachers and lecturers, specifically for theIT Growth and Development of all students, regardless of ageor current skill-levels.
The 1-CLICK Module Navigation Feature gives instant accessto a powerful database providing direct, secure links to morethan 16,000 Computer and Technology-based Lessons andTutorials - offering: accurate and engaging, outcome-focussedlearning material - developed by original program/Appmanufacturers, or selected third parties and specialised trainingorganisations from all over the world.
ONE LINK ... ONE PASSWORD ... THAT’S IT!
There are a variety of topics to be found within a wide range ofdiffering categories.(See examples below)
COMPUTER BASICS - INTERNET SAFETY
Cyber: Safety, Bullying, Predators, ID Fraud & Security
MICROSOFT:
Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 ... Office Suite's 2016, 2013, 2011(MAC), 2010, 2007
APPLE:
MAC, iPads, iPhones, iPods, APPS, AppleTV's . IOS,Mavericks, El-Capitan
GOOGLE:
Gmail, Search, Chrome, Maps, Earth, Images, +Plus,Drive, Groups, Blogger, Picasa, Translator, Scholar, ...
ANDROID:
Tablets, SmartPhones, SmartTV's
CODING:
WordPress, PYTHON, CANVA, RaspberryPi
OTHER:
ADOBE, EDMODO, MOODLE SOCIAL MEDIA;FaceBook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin, Skype,Blogs MYOB, ACT ... Typing Courses, Brain Training,Games etc. ...and so much more.
As a current Maryborough State High School communitymember you will have available, 24/7, full remote-access toTheComputerSchool via the following:
PLEASE NOTE: Please respect the conditions of use that,the TTD is only available to current Maryborough State HighSchool community members and excessive usage may result ina member being denied access.
1. Follow TheComputerSchool Link from our school’sWebsite (to be created)
2. Click the link: TheComputerSchool.neti. Enter the password (see the attached Getting
Started Guide)ii. Click on the Submit button
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Getting Started Guide
Any questions, please contact David Sterling at the Library Hubon 41209 336 or email at [email protected].
David SterlingComputer TechnicianMIS AdministratorTCS Administrator
Creative Industries
Da Vinci Machines comes to Maryborough
The exciting Da Vinci and Machines exhibition is coming toMaryborough City Hall from Saturday 24 November 2018 untilSunday 20 January 2019. Year 7-9 students will have anopportunity to visit the exhibition during the Creative Industriesenrichment activity in Week 10.
Gala Concert
The 2018 Music Gala Concert, held at the Brolga Theatre,showed off a range of soloists and large ensembles fromMaryborough State High School. The Creative Industries Crewwere responsible for all technical management of the nightand ensured the event ran smoothly. Our Music ExcellenceAcademy students had a chance to show off their hard work asthe first group of participants in this class.
Liz CloutHoD – Creative Industries
Guidance Officer Information
Health & Physical Education DepartmentNews
Wide Bay Trials 2019
Students successful at making the MDSS team for their chosensport will represent the district at Wide Bay trials at one of thefollowing dates:
Cluster 1 – Thursday 21 FebruaryCluster 2 – Monday 18 MarchCluster 3 – Thursday 2 May
Maryborough District Trials – MDSS 2019
Maryborough District Sport Trials will take place over 3 clustersin 2019 as opposed to the previous 2 cluster system. Thiswill provide students the chance to represent in more sports,however students will need to keep up to date with trialinformation. Students will be able to sign up at the HPEstaffroom on the noticeboard from day 1 of 2019. Below is a listof Term 1 trails and dates.
Cluster 1 - 6th February, Wednesday Week 2
• Softball
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Volleyball 15yrs
• AFL
• Golf
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Cluster 2 - 25th February, Monday Week 5
Cluster 3 - 22nd March, Friday Week 8
Education Queensland has now deemedmouthguards as mandatory for AFL,Rugby League and Rugby Union. Studentswill need a mouthguard to participate intrials. Information for mouthguard selection can be found atthese two links below:
http://sma.org.au/sma-site-content/uploads/2018/04/MouthGuard.pdf
https://www.ada.org.au/Your-Dental-Health/Teens-12-17/Mouthguards
Flippa Ball: Free Sessions at MaryboroughSwimming Pool
Flippa Ball is a modified version of waterpolo catering for all levels of ability in thewater. Flippa ball can be enjoyed bystudents with only a limited swimming abilityas well as good swimmers. The Maryborough Swimming Poolis attracting a great number of students to come along andparticipate on Thursday nights from 5.45pm – 7.00pm.
Currently training is free.
Flippa ball will be taking a break from 20th December to 7thJanuary but will be carrying on as a free Thursday eveningactivity at least up until schools re-open at the end of January.
There is also a beginners water polo element and withcontinuous interest, support and regular training; a higher levelof playing will hopefully come in to effect over the followingmonths.
Please contact
Kristy BrownActing Site SupervisorMaryborough Aquatic CentreT 4121 5185 | E [email protected]
Sporting Carnivals 2019
The three major sporting carnivals in 2019 will be the followingdates:
Swimming Carnival: Wednesday 13 February - held at theMaryborough Aquatic Centre
Cross Country: Thursday 4 April – held at Maryborough StateHigh School Kings Oval
Athletics: Wednesday 26 June and Thursday 27 June –Maryborough State High School- Kings Oval
Sporting Academies – Football, Hockey andRugby 7’s
Students who have selected an academy to participate in for2019, should have or will be receiving their letter of acceptanceover the coming weeks.
Fraser Coast Futsal Titles 2019
Next year the Fraser Coast Futsal Titles willbe held in Week 4 of Term 1, at the HerveyBay PCYC. Students can sign up for theirage division in Week 1 of Term 1 2019. Tryouts/training will be
• Rugby Union 18yrs
• Rugby League
• Soccer
• Netball
• Basketball 18yrs
• Basketball 15yrs
• Squash
• Surfing
• Rugby Union 15yrs
• Touch Football
• Volleyball 19yrs
• Hockey
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held in Week 2 with students receiving information for the eventin this week. Students will travel by private transport.
Southeast Queensland Futsal Titles 2019
This event will be held in late March with more informationprovided to students closer to the date.
Liverpool Football Academy Tour
In 2019, once again, Years 8 and 9 who are a part of theFootball Academy will have an opportunity to attend theSouthern Cross University in Lismore to be a part of theLiverpool Football Academy in Week 4 of Term 1. Studentswho are interested have been given notes. With only 34 spacesavailable, places will be given on a first come first served basis.Students will participate in coaching sessions with the LiverpoolAcademy, attend University Sports Seminars and play gamesagainst a number of local Lismore teams. For more informationplease contact Mrs Carrie Taylor.
Carrie TaylorHoD Health & Physical Education
Master Teacher News – Why Read?
Period 4: Independent Reading: Read – 4 - 10
During the first ten minutes of Period 4, all students in Years7, 8 and 9 are required to read independently. Students areencouraged to bring their own reading material to school,borrow from the school or town library or download an electricbook from the digital library accessed through MaryboroughState High School. All classrooms will have a small selection ofreading material available for students who do not have theirown text.
Although research shows that students read better when theyread more, simply allocating more time for independent readingwill likely not improve a student's skills or habits unless thetime is spent with a book that can be read with fluency,comprehension, intensity, enjoyment, and a high volume ofsuccess.
Students should also be reading at home. Encourage yourchild to read at home. Daily reading will help the brain makeconnections between the written and spoken word, wideningvocabulary in the process. Adding to that benefit, vocabularyknowledge equates to masterful spelling. In fact, reading,spelling and vocabulary are critically important to a child'slifelong achievement.
Tweed AndersonMaster Teacher
RATEP News
RATEP… community based teacher education
Maryborough RATEP has been providing educationalopportunities for community members for 11 years. New TAFEcourses are being offered in 2019 through the MaryboroughRATEP site at Maryborough State High School. The 3 newcourses offer an exciting opportunity for First Nations people tostudy nationally recognised qualifications to gain employmentas para-professionals in schools, and lead directly into studyinga Bachelor of Education through James Cook University. Moredetails on the flyer.
Jan SterlingRATEP Teacher Co-ordinator
Student Leadership News
2019 Student Leadership
The 2019 leadership team will receive their school badgesand certificates on Friday 1 February at the Murdoch-DarlingCentre starting at 9:30am. Parents will receive more informationthrough a special invite to the event.
2019 Student Ambassadors and Student Council
Student Ambassadors and Student Council will receive theirbadge and certificate in Week 2 on full school parade. Parentswill also receive a special invite to this event on Thursday 7February 2019.
Year 7 students in 2019, or any students, who would like toapply for one of these positions will be able to until the endof Week 1 of Term 1 2019. Please see Mrs Taylor at the HPEstaffroom for an application. Year 7 students will be able pickup an application on first day of 2019 on their year level parade.
GRIP Leadership 2019
The student leadership team of 2019 will be attending aleadership conference on Friday 22 February at the Sunshine
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Coast where they will work with other leaders from around theregion. Students have been given this information.
Breakfast Club and Tuckshop
Student leaders will continue to assist with Breakfast Club ona Wednesday morning and both lunches at tuckshop during2019.
Carrie TaylorHoD – HPE & Leadership Coordinator
What’s happening this Term
Community Notices
• Friday 14 December: Term 4 ends for Year 7, 8 & 9
• School resumes Tuesday 29 January 2019
• Friday 1 February 2019: Leadership Investiture,Murdoch Darling Centre, 9.30am start
• Wednesday 13 February 2019: MSHS SwimmingCarnival
• Thursday 4 April 2019: MSHS Cross-country
• Friday 5 April 2019: last day of Term 1
• Tuesday 23 April 2019: Term 2 begins
• Thursday 25 April 2019: ANZAC Day
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