Salty’s TalesSalty’s Tales

Edition #3

11 April 2011

PPARENTARENT D DRUGRUG ANDAND A ALCOHOLLCOHOL F FORUMORUM

Telephone: (07) 4058 4333 Facsimile: (07) 4057 7664 CRICOS Provider #00608A Email: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au Website: www.smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

O’Brien Road, Smithfield Qld 4878 PO Box 500 Smithfield Qld 4878

Smithfield High School’s Parent Drug and Alcohol Forum has given parents, grandparents and carers the opportunity to speak with experts who deal with youth drug and alcohol issues. Smithfield is one of the few schools in the state to offer a forum using community experts and a number of parents took the opportunity to discuss trends and latest research with the expert panel. Much of the discussion and questions from parents were directed to Narelle Neil our School Based Police Officer and these centred around legal aspects of supply of alcohol to under 18s and consequences of parties held on a parents’ property. Other discussion points included the binge drinking culture and its effects on developing brains, particularly the short term memory and the latest research that undeniably states that drug use, particularly cannabis, links to mental illness including psychosis and schizophrenia.

Students at Smithfield are engaged in drug and alcohol knowledge through similar expert teams in HRE classes and days, advertising, curriculum delivery and promotions by our Senior Health classes. Thank you to Carla Pappas (Chaplain), Alana Krezmien (School Based Youth Health Nurse), Narelle

Neil (School Based Police Officer) Dearne Lang and Nicci Reynolds from Youthlink and our school based support team. Thanks also to our Yea r Co -o rd ina to r s , s choo l representatives and Sharon Jones as chairperson. Mary-Ellen Cox Acting HOD - HPE

Hello again, we are almost at the Easter Holidays and thus the end of Term 1. A good time to reflect on some of the highlights so far this year. Here are a few: Mid-semester Reports These have just been mailed out and feedback has been very positive on the number of excellent results visible in each year level. I checked two year levels myself and was very impressed. Of course, we will always look for improvement. Senior Learning Academy The Year 11 students in the academy have been working really well. They have been given Library entitlements at JCU, spent time over at the University, they have their laptops and are achieving good results. We are very excited about this program and its potential to lift the academic status of our school. Year 7 into 8 Parent Evening This was held on 30 March, with a good roll-up of prospective Year 8s for 2012. It was a very professional evening which showcased our school faculties and some of the new facilities. Easter Concert Our Stage and Concert Bands performed to a sold-out audience on Tuesday 5 April. If you have not seen them perform you are missing something! They will only get better, too, as the year progresses. A highlight of the evening was the performance by the Trinity Beach State School Band. There is a wonderful synergy across both schools with the music program. F.O.G.s Indigenous Careers Expo This is an annual event, supported by the Former Origin Greats (F.O.G.s). It is a wonderful opportunity for the region’s Indigenous students to focus on and set goals for their future.

Swimming Carnival Was one of the best in recent memory. Well attended and a great atmosphere. A credit to our sport leaders and all students. Year 12 Induction Our first formal event of the year which was followed by a Senior Leaders Conference @ JCU. We have a wonderful group of Senior Leaders who are and will continue to do our school proud. I will run out of room but should also mention interschool sport; school photographs; Constitutional Convention; Mornington Island Dance Troupe visit; Harmony Day; Helping Friends; FTV, Biology and Outdoor Ed. excursions; Science Challenge … the list goes on. It has been a busy and productive Term 1. The bottom line of course, is that students need to be learning and positioning themselves for their future. Can I close by thanking:

♦ Staff for all their dedication this

term ♦ Parents / guardians for your

support of the school over your child’s education

♦ The P & C for their ongoing

support ♦ The students for their efforts and

pride in our school. Have a safe and relaxing Easter holiday everyone. Remember we have a great school! Regards, Barry Courtney

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Dr Courtney McPhail Courtney on Graduation Day, Saturday 18 December 2010. Courtney completed Year 12 at Smithfield SHS in 2004 with OP2 and studied for the Bachelor of Health, Bachelor of Surgery degree at James Cook University, Townsville (a six year course). Congratulations Courtney from all SSHS community.

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ADMIN INFOADMIN INFO

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FFROMROM THETHE P & C P & C My name is Keith Seaton and I took over Presidency of the P&C in the Annual General Meeting in March this year. Years 8, 9 and 10 students formerly from Trinity Beach Primary School may remember me from the School Camps at Kuranda Wildlife Safari Park, Mungali Falls and Lake Tinaroo where I was one of the parent helpers. Please welcome the new P&C Committee Members if you see us around school: Ingrid Wall - Vice President Beatrix Pienaar - Treasurer Sue Medway - Assistant Treasurer Mandy Mayers - Temporary Secretary unti l a full t ime replacement is appointed Janice Bradley - Assistant Secretary L y n T r i m b l e - Q C P C A Representative (our governing body) and the existing members who you already know. Please thank outgoing members for their dedicated hard work over the past year, and to Tony Gorell, who has been President for the past five years. We appreciate they’ve done a splendid job and have now handed over to the new Committee and Members. My first task in this role has been to write to all the Heads of Departments asking what we, the P&C, can do to help them. This has been followed with letters to all Student Leaders, via Administration, asking for their input as to what they would like us, the P&C, to do to help them. Now, I’m sure you’d agree, you can’t do anything without funding. To this end I’ve launched some Fund Raising initiatives: - How about a Sponsored ‘Spellathon’ supported by the English Dept, or a Sponsored ‘Mental Arithmeticathon’ supported by the Maths Dept? Does a Sponsored ‘Grand Prix Style Race’ at

EXTRA CURRICULAR AND TUTORING MONDAY: Maths Tutoring: 2.30—3.30 pm in E002 WEDNESDAY: Science Tutoring: 2.30—3.30 pm in F Block Study/Homework/Assignment/Computer/Printer Access 2.35—5.00 in P301 Wildlife Club is back on! If you’re keen to get up close with native Wildlife, and would like to make a difference, please see Ms Johnson in F Block staffroom and get a permission slip. TECHNOchicks is back - 2.30 to 4.30pm in N004. You are welcome to come after you have finished tutoring if you so wish. If you are interested please see Deb Sheppard in K202.

A NOTE FROM T&R STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Families who have chosen to pay in instalments - The second instalment is due during the first two weeks of Term 2.

our local Go Cart Track appeal? How about camping out on school oval in cardboard boxes, does that appeal (this also highlights to us the plight of the homeless street kids)? For the parents; a ‘Trivia Night,’ we have at our school someone who MC’s these regularly. I believe they are all workable fundraising models and have been used successfully in other schools that I’m aware of. As I see it, we ‘kicked off’ in March, in the ‘1st Quarter’ and I want to generate some fundraising action soon with a view towards implementation of ideas to improve Our School for Our Students. I leave these thoughts with you and w e l c o m e y o u r f e e d b a c k Administration. Email: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au Think Big, don’t be afraid to Succeed……… Keith Seaton

P&C SP&C SECRETARYECRETARY -- PPOSITIONOSITION V VACANTACANT As you can see we are still looking for a Secretary. This position is not difficult, but it is difficult for the committee to function without a secretary. The main functions of the s e c r e t a r y a r e m i n u t e s , correspondence and passing on information between meetings. Our next meeting is to be held on Wednesday 13 April, starting at 7pm in the Administration Block conference room. Regards Mandy Mayers

BULLYING INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS

http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/behaviour/workingtogether.html Monday 16th May 6.30 - 8.00pm at Colonial Club To register, return the completed form to Conference Services at EventRegistration@deta.qld.gov.au or fax 3237 1338 or phone 3235 9072 NO LATER THAN one week prior to the event.

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TTUEUE 12 A 12 APRILPRIL Parent / Teacher Interviews 3.30 - 6.30 pm Co-ordinator: Admin

WWEDED 13 A 13 APRILPRIL Triathlon / Biathlon CISSA Sport – bye Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

P & C Meeting 7 pm Conference Room Co-ordinator: President: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

TTHURHUR 14 A 14 APRILPRIL Year 12 QCS Practice Period 1 – 3 Co-ordinator: Mrs Janette Courtney

FFRIRI 15 A 15 APRILPRIL Student Free Day

MMONON 18 A 18 APRILPRIL –– T THURHUR 21 A 21 APRILPRIL School Holidays

FFRIRI 22 A 22 APRILPRIL Good Friday Holiday

MMONON 25 A 25 APRILPRIL Easter Monday / ANZAC Day Holiday Morning ANZAC Services at Trinity Beach and Stratford Senior School Leaders and Year Level Leaders Co-ordinator: Mrs Janette Courtney

TTUEUE 26 A 26 APRILPRIL Easter Monday Public Holiday

WWEDED 27 A 27 APRILPRIL

All Students Back to School CISSA Sport – bye Training as per coach Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

FFRIRI 29 A 29 APRILPRIL Brainstorm Production Year 9 Students Period 1 Co-ordinator: Mrs Mary-Ellen Cox

FFRIRI 29 A 29 APRILPRIL –– M MONON 2 M 2 MAYAY Dive course EQI Students Co-ordinator: Mr Andy Kurth

MMONON 2 M 2 MAYAY Labour Day Holiday

WWEDED 4 M 4 MAYAY CISSA Sport SSHS v St Andrew’s (home) Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

TTHURHUR 5 M 5 MAYAY Canoe Day Year 11 OED Co-ordinator: Mr Jake Hancock

FFRIRI 6 M 6 MAYAY Barron River Trip #1 Year 12 OED Co-ordinator: Mr Andy Kurth

School Cross-Country Periods 3 - 4 Whole School Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

MMONON 9 M 9 MAYAY Biology Excursion Wangetti Beach and Hartleys Creek Year 11 Class #1 Co-ordinator: Mrs Ingrid Park

Field Trip - Year 12 Geography / Tourism Green Island Own transport to and from Reef Terminal Meet 8am Reef Terminal Return Reef Terminal 3.30pm Co-ordinator: Mrs Janette Courtney

TTUEUE 10 M 10 MAYAY Barron River Trip #2 Year 12 OED Co-ordinator: Mr Andy Kurth

TTUEUE 10 10 -- T THUHU 12 M 12 MAYAY National Assessment Program Literacy & Numeracy (NAPLAN) Year 9 Students Co-ordinator: Mrs Leanne Bell

WWEDED 11 M 11 MAYAY Mountain Biking Excursion JCU Smithfield Year 11 OED Co-ordinator: Mr Jake Hancock

JCU Faculty Road Show Period 2 Co-ordinator: Mrs Jenny Wilson

CISSA Sport Cairns SHS v SSHS (away) Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

TTHURHUR 12 M 12 MAYAY Biology Excursion Wangetti Beach and Hartleys Creek Year 11 Class #2 Co-ordinator: Mrs Bryn Johnson

Poetry Night Year 10 Extension English L Block Time TBA Co-ordinator: Ms Kate Hall

FFRIRI 13 M 13 MAYAY Year 11 Chemistry Excursion NQ and Pacific Bio Diesel Co-ordinator: Mr Rob Callin

MMONON 16 M 16 MAYAY Year 11 Geography Field Trip Kuranda Gorge – Skyrail Depart SSHS 8.30am Return SSHS 2.25pm Co-ordinator: Mrs Janette Courtney

MMONON 16 16 –– F FRIRI 20 M 20 MAYAY Restaurant Workshop Hospitality Students TAFE Own Transport Co-ordinator: Mrs Coralie Hungerford

TTUEUE 17 M 17 MAYAY TCN Cross Country Selected Students Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

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CCHARLOTTEHARLOTTE S STANLEYTANLEY CONGRATULATEDCONGRATULATED FORFOR C CAIRNSAIRNS P POSTOST AARTICLERTICLE If you saw the Cairns Post Tuesday (08-03-11) you would have seen a fantastic two page spread submitted by Charlotte Stanley on the Japan Ski Tour. As a result of her contribution, Charlotte has been awarded a certificate and vouchers from The Cairns Post. Congratulations Charlotte, you reported well.

Coralie Hungerford - Teacher

Quest is, once again, pleased to announce the winners of the scholarship leading to a Certificate IV – Interactive Digital Media. Congratulations to Duncan Mayers and Nathan Norris who are this year’s Quest scholarship recipients. The scholarship is available to one student in Year 11 and one student in Year 12 and is valued at $800 which is used to cover the Quest tuition fees for one year. Duncan and Nathan took the time and effort to submit their application which was successful in addressing four areas of criteria. Overall academic standard; outstanding achievement within and outside school; 300 word essay on the topic “Why I want to study multimedia”; references for financial consideration. Nathan and Duncan must consistently perform at a High or Very High Level of Standard of Achievement in order to continue to receive the scholarship. Well Done!!

David Mayes - ITS/Quest Teacher

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Mr Connor's Year 10 Extension Science students met up with students from around Cairns for the annual Science & Engineering Challenge Day on Tuesday 29 March. The event is presented by Newcastle University, in co-operation with Engineers Australia Cairns Group and Cairns JCU. Students spent the day with Industry Engineers and University staff, working on challenges such as building hovercrafts, bridges, trebuchets, or solving water / electricity distribution problems. A challenging day was had by all who attended.

Rob Callin - HOD Science

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HEC081AHEC081A Year 8 class cooking Mexican food

Steve Wettenhall being interviewed by Adam Kertesz @ CoastFM 101.9

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MMORNINGTONORNINGTON I ISLANDSLAND D DANCERSANCERS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) students joined with the dance students to watch the Mornington Island Dancers Performance on 11th March. The dances passed on the lore of their ancestors teaching the young the dangers of their environment, the methods for hunting, and the joys of celebrating and other aspects of the traditional lives of the Lardil people. The ATSIS students have been learning about ways of knowing and protocols for Aboriginal people. The visit emphasized the holistic way of learning and the traditional ways of yarning, song and dance that is used to pass on knowledge. The young Indigenous students also attending the performance were spellbound and heard the messages of the ancestors and the need for respect and balance often missed when told to them by non Indigenous people in authority.

AARTSRTS D DEPARTMENTEPARTMENT Su O’Grady - HOD Arts

CCOASTOASTFM FM ININ THETHE C COMMUNITYOMMUNITY Sunday 26 March saw the school’s CoastFM Radio students broadcast the big Toad Day Out at Smithfield Village. The event was held to raise awareness of pests in the local area, including toads and different types of problematic ants. Radio students set up in the park providing music for the locals and interviewing special invited guests. Possibly the most interesting interview of the day was with Bob Irwin, the face of Toad Day Out. He spoke of his role in the north, including the eradication of toads and preservation of sea turtles and dugongs. His interview was recorded and played back on the station by students who covered the event. The students were congratulated for their efforts and hope to represent the school at next year’s event.

PPARTART OFOF THETHE P PROCESSROCESS Four of our Yr 12 Art students have been selected to exhibit their work at this exhibition.

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WWEE NEEDNEED L LIBRARIESIBRARIES NOWNOW MOREMORE THANTHAN E EVERVER...... Last month in "What's New" (on the school website - Library) we featured a brilliant presentation by The Wikiman called The Time for Libraries is Now. We hope this will remind you of how we are able to help you with daily information overload.

Did you know that the new buzzword for a library is "iCentre"?

The addition of twenty brand new laptops this week supports this important role for libraries. We now have twenty-five computers for individuals to use in the library and ten new laptops in trolleys for staff to book for classes using the research area. Thank you to Mrs Kosky and Mr Smith, our school IT Technicians, for configuring them ready for use.

Students on study periods need to have their laptop scanned out to them, but classes using the trolleys need to record their names and laptop number on the clipboards. Teachers will check that each laptop is in A1 shape and returned at the end of the lesson. Laptops will generally be charged to use without AC power supply. Please don't remove any power cords from the trolley.

No matter how digital we go, our digits (the ones on the ends of our arms) and all our senses still like to connect with primary resources. Whilst our library doesn't hold any 'realia', we have been sampling some dioramas and specimens from the Queensland Museum. So far we've showcased: Antarctic Explorer, Marine Life and currently have Outback Queensland on display. But by far the most popular display this term, was given to us last week by our friends at the RSL. It was bigger than a mini minor when we opened it up. It was full of everyday items used by Australian soldiers in various 20th Century conflicts as well as memorabilia and medals. A warm thank you to the Cairns RSL for allowing us to inspect this priceless collection at our leisure. With Anzac Day coming up during the holidays, we also want to express our appreciation to the Returned Services League for their annual book donation. Look for, "Tell the Children - Memories from World War II Veterans and Essays from School Children” next time you visit the library to understand more about the sacrifice of the men and women of the armed services - past, present and future.

Remember the library is available for you to research and work on your assignments during the lunch breaks.

Mrs Deb Robins - Teacher Librarian

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VAS 1111 (VVAS 1111 (VISUALISUAL A ARTRT S STUDIESTUDIES))

“Drawing Unit”

Ten weeks of observational draw-ing, focusing on tonal control and graduation of tones.

The still life was set up inside the classroom.

Not an easy challenge.

Pictured is Carly Graham’s still life drawing.

Mr David Jarman Teacher

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SSPORTSPORTS R REPORTEPORT Phil Thomas (Sports Co-ordinator)

PPENINSULAENINSULA T TEAMSEAMS Continuing on with our students success, several students have gained selection into the Regional Teams (Peninsula) and will now contest the State Championships over the next few months. Hockey: Chloe Hartley, Greg Hamilton Baseball: Aaron McCann, Tom Wall, Jamie-Scott Wellington, & Christian Goa (Shadow) Football (Soccer): Patty Ram & Liam Shaw (Shadow) Basketball: Daniel Robinson AFL (U / 15): Tom Hanlon, Jake Macey, Joel Karwan CCAIRNSAIRNS I INTERSCHOOLNTERSCHOOL S SPORTSPORTS R RESULTSESULTS The Interschool Sports Competition for seniors has continued with a second meeting against Redlynch Secondary College. This effort was even better than the last with us being victorious in eight wins out of the ten contested games. Trinity Bay followed and again, battling a much larger school saw us struggle giving us two wins and a draw, with seven losses in the fourth round.

SSCHOOLCHOOL T TRIATHLONRIATHLON / B / BIATHLONIATHLON What you need to know: Competitors only! All other students will be in normal classes. Nomination Forms from P Block and should be returned by Tuesday 12 April When: Wednesday 13 April (Last week of this term) What: Individual / Team Cost: Individuals $3.00, Teams $6.00 Why: Challenge yourself, have fun and win some awesome prizes Distances depend on age / individual / team events. Start training now!!! Organize a team soon!!! All year 8 students should be competing in the Biathlon as part of their Physical Education Assessment. CCROSSROSS C COUNTRYOUNTRY This event will be held 2 weeks after the Easter Holidays. Students will be aiming for Age Champions in each age group. First 3 placed will receive medallions in each age group including our multi-ability students!

Top ten athletes in each age group will be eligible to represent the school at the District Trial (Trinity Coast North) on Tuesday 17 May, hosted by St Monica’s College. Best of luck to all the Houses competing for the Overall Trophy.

Round 3: Opposition - Redlynch College Round 4: Opposition - Trinity Bay

Female: Result For Against Result For Against

Basketball W 33 12 L 26 44

Netball W 28 24 L 7 27

Soccer L 0 3 L 0 2

Touch W 10 1 L 0 18

Volleyball W 2 0 L 0 2

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Aussie Rules W 47 24 L 56 68

Basketball W 71 38 W 31 23

Soccer W 5 3 D 3 3

Touch L 1 7 L 1 18

Volleyball W 2 1 W 2 1

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Piano lessons available for beginner learners.

Lessons are $15/half an hour.

Available to teach weekdays and weekends.

Contact: Samantha van der Sluis

Email: samantha_piano@live.com.au

Or call: 4059 2768

SIGN ON

7 May 2011

11.00 am to 03.00pm

Captain Cook Highway

Ellis Beach

Contact Club at

Email: ellis.slsc@bigpond.com

Phone: 4055 3695

U6’s up to Adults All Welcome

Free Sausage Sizzle

FREE Well Women’s Clinics Smithfield Community Health Friday 15 April 2011 Ph: 4226 4800 James Cook University (JCU) – Tuesday 3 May 2011 Ph: 4226 4812

AFL Inaugural Competition is coming!

Girls aged between 14 and 16 are encouraged to contact

Centrals Trinity Beach: Colin Emery: P: 0410490 033 E: Colin.Emery@ergon.com.au Bev Speed: P: 0448 833 301 E: bev@nuleaf.com.au AFL Cairns Juniors Sean Hunter P: 4042 3000 E: sean@cafl.com.au

For advertising space in our monthly newsletter - contact Amy - 4058 4308

Steve Wettenhall MP Member for Barron River and

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism

PO Box 1014 Smithfield Q 4878 Phone: 4038 2800 Fax: 4038 2801 Email: barron.river@parliament.qld.gov.au Website: www.stevewettenhall.com.au

YYOUROUR T TUTORUTOR Students in grades 4 - 12 can access FREE online tutoring with Yourtutor, Australia's leading online tutoring service provider, just by logging in with a public library card from Cairns Libraries (also free for all residents of QLD).

This service is open to library card holders Monday to Friday 4– 8 pm.

There is no time limit and students can login as often as they need.

The direct login link is available from the Online Services page at www.cairnslibrary.com.au or, alternatively, one can go to www.yourtutor.com.au and follow the easy steps.