11th december 2018 quairading district high school newsletter · newsletter 100 years strong: 1913...

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and personal growth.

Quairading District High School

11th December 2018 Issue 16, Term 4

NEWSLETTER 100 years strong: 1913 - 2013

2019 Term 1: 4th February—12th April

Term 2: 29th April—5th July Term 3: 22nd July—27th September

Term 4: 14th October—19th December

Dear Parents, Staff and the Quairading Community, As the term draws to a close it has been as busy as ever! Swimming lessons concluded recently – congratulations to those students who completed their lessons successfully and thankyou to the swimming staff, Alex and the Quairading Shire, school staff and bus drivers and contractors who helped make it all happen effectively! Swimming lessons go a long way to ensuring your child’s safety over the summer. Our Senior Citizens were treated to an entertaining performance by our Singing Buddies recently at the Senior Citizens luncheon and concert. Our year 9/10’s performed some community service and assisted set up, serve and clear up after the lunch. I understand their service learning was highly appreciated and they conducted themselves with maturity, enthusiasm and grace. Another community group with which we have a strong relationship is the Volunteer Fire Brigade, who visited the school recently. Thankyou to the team members for their support and for talking to our students about fire prevention and fighting. Thankyou to our St John’s Ambulance crew who have donated ‘snake bite’ bandages to the school after a recent visit. These are a marvellous invention and, although we hope never to use them, they will be a welcome addition to our first aid room. Current community service providers and businesses have recently supported our year 9/10 group by hosting students for work experience. We offer our most sincere appreciation to the following businesses: Quairading BP, Quairading CRC, Quairading Smash Repairs, Quairading Farmers Co-op, Quairading Book Post, Golden Grain Café, Ag Implements, Little Rainmakers and QDHS ECE centre. Recently we hosted a thankyou morning tea where staff were able to pay a little back to our volunteers and relief staff by providing a delicious spread of goodies. We so very much appreciate the work of our volunteers, bus contractors, community service providers, relief staff and all of the people who help our school to run effectively every day. Thankyou to them. Teachers and staff have been far busier than usual during the reporting process, however more recently they have been meeting after school to further develop and plan for 2019 with the Strategic Plan (which will now be known as a School Plan) Literacy & Numeracy plans and other learning area and school plans. Our P&C have voted to purchase a bus from Colin Hayes – a massive undertaking that promises to be a positive move for our students, providing an easier and cost effective process for excursions and experiences for the children. We look forward to working with our P&C to ensure the strategy is a positive and productive one. Aahlia Faltyn & Jaylene George attended a Wheatbelt Youth Council meeting in Merredin last week with Snr

Sergeant Hancock and Sergeant Andrews. They met with other Council representatives from around the

Wheatbelt to discuss possible areas of focus and influence. This year the girls have been proactive in the ‘purple

bench’ project and have a bench to be presented at the awards day, to the community, in recognition of victims of

domestic violence. In 2019, the most likely initial focus for the WYC will be bike helmets.

If you have any suggestions for them, let them know. Whilst in Merredin, after their meeting, they had an opportunity to try out some police equipment, with great results! You can see their handiwork in the photos or on the Quairading Police Twitter account. So at this time of the year we have farewells to make. Congratulations to one of our long time bus drivers who is retiring! Mrs Lizzie Taylor has been driving a bus for six years and is leaving us to enjoy the retirement lifestyle. We wish her all the very best (and some lovely sleep-ins!) It is confirmed we will be losing seven of our current teachers – Miss Sam White will be teaching in the ECE at Leda PS next year, Mr Daniel Kujawski will be teaching at Campbell PS, Miss Ashlee Kujawski will be teaching in Tammin PS, Miss Laura Eastwood is teaching English at Harrisdale SHS, Mr Davy John (and Hannah) are moving to Cairns to take up a position at Koranda SHS, Mr Tom Curtin and Amalia are moving to Margaret River and after ten years of D&T Mr Terry Chivers will be resuming his building business full time. Regardless of the time spent in our school, we wish these people all the very best in their new positions in 2019 and beyond. We acknowledge the learning that they have undertaken whilst here and the value they have added to our children and to the school community. I know their new schools will enjoy the same. Our confirmed teachers for 2019 are Miss Taryn White in the KP, Mrs Leonie Matthews in year 1-2, Mrs Jamie Garrett in secondary English & Science and Mrs Jennifer Tonkin in year 5-6. Welcome to those people. Mrs Marian Mills is taking Long Service Leave for the year. Mrs Kelsie Squiers will be teaching the year 3-4 class, Mrs Jane Johnston will be teaching in our primary, Mrs Fraser will be taking secondary HaSS and whole school art and Mrs Kylie Squiers will be teaching music and secondary maths. We look forward to working with our new staff and it promises to be an exciting year. There will be students and families we farewell this week. We wish those students all the very best in their new schools. Keep your school photos handy and please remember your classmates and our great school. Final academic activities for the term have been underway and mostly culminated, with this week full of more celebratory activities. Monday we enjoyed the Kindy/Pre-primary graduation ceremony with a special visitor in a red suit, which was very exciting! Tuesday we celebrated our graduates in Year 10, presented our Year 6 graduates and rewarded our high achievers across the school at the Awards and Graduation Ceremony in the hall. Today we have class parties, our year six graduation celebration and shirt signing for those students who are leaving (with parent permission). Our year 2-3’s will be at Scitech for the day and our secondary ‘Good Standing’ students will enjoy a workshop presented by our local police Senior Sergeant Hancock and Sergeant Andrews. Sounds like fun to me! On Thursday our student council are hosting a whole school slip ‘n’ slide as their final activity for the year. It promises to be a very busy week for students and staff.

As the school year draws to a close, I would applaud and recognise those students, staff and parents in our

school who continue to challenge, innovate, inspire and who are grateful. Merry Christmas, happy New Year, be

safe, be gracious – remember to be thankful for time with family (and any gifts you might receive!)

School begins Monday 4th February 2019.

Pauline Wray

Principal

Project Manager Report Although our school improvement plan has not been formally endorsed, Mrs Wray met with Miss Ramm recently to look over the plan and there were a number of minor changes suggested. Having said that, Miss Ramm has no significant issues and is confident the plan will be approved. She is happy with the amount of detail and feels it provides a clear framework with which to move forward. Staff have been particularly active with school planning, operational planning, analysing data and developing targets for 2019. Staff recently met to analyse and plan for actions to address the trends in the NSOS feedback. In between these responsibilities, teachers have also been finalising academic tasks and assessments for the year and writing summative reports. As Project Coordinator, my role is to oversee the work of the committees and staff and monitor the progress made towards achieving the objectives in the School Improvement Plan. In order to keep plans ticking along I have utilised a table that highlights each task to be completed, and ticking them off. Through this, I have been able to share my strong sense of accomplishment with the team. According to the school improvement plan there was a total of 127 tasks to be actioned over the year and some obviously ongoing. During term three, we actioned 35 of the tasks, 9 of which are ongoing. And despite some holdbacks during term four, we have actioned 25 tasks, 8 of which are ongoing. This takes us to a total of 60 actioned outcomes to date, and a number of tasks are set to be actioned at the beginning of 2019. This is progress of which the staff and community of QDHS can be can be proud. The team and I look forward to approval of our plan....and a proactive start to 2019. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Rebecca Wilson Project Manager, QDHS School Improvement Plan

Thank you to Mr Davy John who has

donated the school some Frangipani trees, they will

be beautiful in our gardens

Certificates of Excellence & Citizenship Congratulations to the following students who received certificates at the

Assembly on Friday 7th December 2018.

Certificate of Citizenship Zoe Mills — Each and every day, Zoe displays an enthusiastic attitude towards her learning. Zoe consistently tries her best when completing given tasks and is always willing to lend her friends a helping hand. Zoe demonstrates the Quairading District High School values of grace, pride, quality and respect, making her a wonderful role model for her peers. Keep up the fabulous work, Zoe! Aahlia Faltyn — Aahlia is a valued citizen in the school community. This year she has taken on several

leadership roles and has demonstrated the attitude, commitment and passion which is needed to fulfil

them. Aahlia regularly attends school, arriving promptly and enthusiastically to class. Congratulations on

being such a fantastic role model for students across the school, Aahlia!

Kaeshia Colbung — Kaeshia is a kind and considerate member of the school community. She attends

school regularly and is always prompt to class, bringing a fantastic attitude with her along the way.

Kaeshia never hesitates to lend a hand to someone in need and she has been an excellent faction

captain for 2018. Well done on your consistent demonstration of the school’s four core values, Kaeshia!

Malachi Bennell — Malachi is a kind and helpful class member who displays the Quairading District High School values of quality, pride, respect and grace. Malachi is always quick to help his friends, in both the class and playground. He listens attentively and shows mutual respect when participating in activities on the mat. Well done, Malachi. Jebediah Wilson —Jedediah’s generous, charismatic nature is one of a kind. He is always respectful in class and works to help his peers within all given situations. Jeb displays consistently high levels of learning engagement, persevering to achieve challenging tasks. Jeb displays all the school values of respect, grace, quality and pride and is an excellent role model for our school and others. Keep up the top effort Jeb! Tuscynnie Yardley - Tuscynnie has fitted in to the Year 4 and 5 class with ease. Her bright and bubbly

personality radiates in the classroom and influences everyone around her. Tuscynnie shows great pride

in her work, striving to do better, and listening to feedback for her own growth. She is a well-respected

member of the class, showing great interpersonal skills both in and out of the classroom. Tuscynnie

makes sure her work is of a high quality and assists others to do the same. It has been a pleasure to

teach Tuscynnie.

Nyssa Scheffler-Russell - Nyssa has been demonstrating the Q values this whole year. She produces

quality work that is presented to a high standard. She takes pride in her every day endeavours including

representing the school at events or incursions. She shows grace amongst all staff and peers and has

respect for everyone around her. Nyssa has had a superb term four. Good luck in high school Nyssa.

Certificate of Excellence Axel Soborg — Axel demonstrates a curiosity about the world and a fondness for making connections: valuable traits across numerous disciplines. He comes to class with an open mind and an eagerness to learn, and he is always willing to share his ideas with the rest of the class. Congratulations on an excellent end to 2018, Axel! We wish you the best of luck for next year. William Hughes - William continues to demonstrate a passion for learning over a number of subject areas. He is

determined to produce work to a high standard and he is willing to give the level of effort and care required to

achieve great results. In class, William is eager to ask questions and share ideas. Keep up the brilliant work,

William!

Alex Caporn - Alex is a considerate and conscientious member of our classroom. Alex has been a strong

contributor in our persuasive writing activities and has demonstrated perseverance in English to produce work of

a high quality. Alex should be very proud of his work ethic and achievements in the classroom.

Bronte Kerr - Bronte completes work to a high standard. She completes all set homework tasks to further her

academic performance. Bronte ensures that the presentation of her work demonstrates all of her knowledge.

Bronte asks questions when unsure and is resilient when faced with a problem. Congratulations Bronte!

Lachlan Berry - Lachlan loves to be productive and enjoys hands on activities that are creative. Lachlan has made

excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum and is to be applauded for his efforts. Keep up your

can-do attitude!

Jasmine Keir - Jasmine’s commitment to her learning allows her to constantly extend her knowledge in all

academic areas. In English, she writes with great fluency and structure, often creating texts that captivate the

reader. Her use of descriptive language adds extra elements into her texts when creating a narrative or persuasive

piece. Jasmine demonstrates confidence when speaking in front of her peers while debating on a selected topic.

Her ability to stand and counter her opposition with facts is impressive. It has been a pleasure to have Jasmine in

the class!

Matilda Gelmi - Matilda always enters the classroom with a bright smile and a desire to learn. This is consistently

translated into her work when she attacks every challenge head on. Matilda’s ability to create a narrative with an

amazing structure is one of her greatest strengths. Matilda uses what she has learnt and apply it into her work,

which shows a deep understanding of tasks. You have a bright future ahead Matilda!

Congratulation to all recipients of awards at the Awards Day on

Tuesday 12th December YEAR 1 Academic Award - Emma Berry YEAR 1 Class Award - Anthony Hippisley YEAR 2 Academic Award - Ella Hathaway YEAR 2/3 Class Award - Mia Harris YEAR 3 Academic Award - Pia Caporn Primary Language Award - Pia Caporn ART Award - Chloe Anderson MUSIC Award - Ella Hathaway YEAR 4 Academic Award - Matilda Gelmi YEAR 4/5 Class Award - Jack Hughes ART Award - Andrew Hippisley MUSIC Award - Matilda Gelmi YEAR 5 Academic Award - Stella Squiers YEAR 5/6 Class Award - Nadia Mills YEAR 6 Academic Award - Bronte Kerr ART Award - Nadia Mills Woodside/Scitech Science Award - Nyssa Scheffler-Russell - Rueben Hayden WG Fisher Memorial Primary Music Award - Bronte Kerr Masonic Lodge Young Citizen Award - Leith Duncan Primary Physical Education Award - Steven Hayden YEAR 7/8 Academic Award - William Hughes YEAR 7/8 Class Award - Adam Cosgrove YEAR 9 Academic Award - Valerie Hayden Year 9/10 Class Award—Jaylene George Secondary Art Award - Valerie Hayden Secondary Home Economics Award - Valerie Hayden Secondary Design and Technology - Valerie Hayden Secondary Physical Education - William Hughes Moorditj Boodjar Environment Award - Adam Cosgrove Sir Charles Court Award – Year 7-10 - Aahlia Faltyn Masonic Lodge Young Citizen Award - Aahlia Faltyn WG Fisher Memorial Primary Music Award - Danika Squiers Curtain Raisers Scholarship - Danika Squiers Encouragement Award - Jaylene George Secondary All-Rounder - Axel Soborg

A W A R D S

D A Y

2 0 1 8

Announcement of 2018 Student Council

Aahlia Faltyn - School Captain

Aimee Brose

Brock MacDonald

Nyssa Scheffler-Russell

Jack Hughes

Aaron Schultz

RED

Adam Cosgrove and Jorja Squiers

BLUE

Steven Hayden and Macey Dall GREEN

Shelby Faltyn and Nadia Mills

Congratulations to all Student Councillors and Faction Captains for 2019.

Guest speaker Axel Soborg spoke about his experience of being a Rotary Exchange Student and introduced us to his life in Denmark. He has had a wonderful stay in the Wheatbelt

and will move to Perth after Christmas for the remainder of his time in Australia

The Kindy/Pre-primary students had a lovely class party on Monday 10th December, including a special visit from Santa! We were all very excited to see him!

Congratulations to our Year 10 Graduating Students

They celebrated with staff and their families over a delicious lunch at the

Golden Grain Café

Jaylene George Bailey McGinniss

Braeden Lawrence Axel Soborg

Megan Van Nieuwenhuyzen

Quairading Youth Centre

Community Christmas

Party

Come and join us at the Town Hall 14th December Make your own Icecream Sundays

Movie starts 5.30 pm Small Foot followed by Transformers 5

Kids under five must have adult supervision

Finishes at 10 pm

Bring blanket and pillow if you want to be more comfortable

Mums and Dads

Welcome

Free

Entry

Summer holidays with kids The summer holidays are an exciting time. It’s a time where you and your kids get to unwind after a busy year, and spend quality time together. Whether you’re hanging out in one spot or heading off to explore, holidays with kids are about planning for short attention spans and long travel times. Here are some top tips:

Plan more breaks and fewer activities than you would if you were travelling on your own or with adults.

Make sure you have plenty of stops for meals and drinks to keep everyone’s energy levels up.

Look for activities and local attractions to keep children entertained – for example, swimming, games,

playgrounds, carnivals, fun parks and movies. Plan downtime for yourself too. If your children are entertained with organised activities, playing with other children, or being looked after by babysitters, you’ll get a break for yourself.

Summer is a time to be vigilant about water and sun safety, especially when holidaying away from home, and in an unfamiliar place.

Quick Tip

Getting your children to help you plan your holiday can get them interested and excited. Their input can help you have a holiday that’s fun for everyone. Some kids do get nervous about the break from routine. Talking about holiday plans is also a good way to help them settle into the idea and reduce anxiety. For more information visit: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/family-life

Recipe Link https://livelighter.com.au/Recipe/436/tutti-fruity-mango-raspberry-popsicles

P & C COMMITTEES, ROSTERS AND NEWS

If you are able to help in Canteen next year please contact Sarah on 0401 052 192 . Your kids love seeing you there and it really helps us out. Our next meeting is Week 3 of Term 1. Mark your diary for 2pm Wednesday 20 February 2019. Thanks again for all your support and help for P&C functions — many hands make light work.

Stationery Orders for 2019 Book Lists

Did you know that you will be able to order your 2019 school stationery through the P&C?! We are partnering with the fabulous crew at the Quairading Book Post to offer Quairading families a range of quality stationery items to save your sanity at the end of the summer break. Simply drop your order form to the Post Office at the end of term and we’ll pack everything up ready for you to collect in late January when you’re back on deck and ready to head back to school. Save yourself the summer stationery headache and use your money to both support the P&C and a local business. Orders will be due by 21st December!

A big Thankyou to the Quairading bowling club for hosting bowls for the youth centre.

I was surprised at the standard of the bowling from the kids we look forward to next year.

A Thankyou goes out to Primaries for the donation of two shuttles for our aquaponics.

A Thankyou to Phyllis and Don for donating a table tennis table.

The garden is starting to grow now ,and is producing weeds for the chooks and the chooks

are producing fertiliser.

Quairading Youth Centre

December at the Youth Centre

3rd December 3pm-5pm Games/ Activities 5th December 3pm-5pm Make Christmas Cards10th December 3pm-5pm Games /Activities 14th December 6.30pm-10pm Christmas Party

COMMUNITY NOTICES

GUITAR/DRUM LESSONS - are currently fully booked for 2019. However if you would like to be added to the waiting list please call Kylie on 0400 766 269. PIANO LESSONS - if you have a child interested in learning piano in 2019 please contact Jo Haythorthwaite on 9645 4242 or ask Kylie Squiers at school and she can pass on the information letter. A Big Thank you - To the Singing Buddies, Kylie Squiers, Danika, Ebony, Bronte and Nyssa for their wonderful performances at the Seniors Luncheon and Concert on Thursday 29th November. It was certainly enjoyed by all. Also I wish Staff, Students and Parents a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy 2019....Alison Caporn Bronze Medallion: I will attempt to run a bronze Medallion course on Friday 14th December 8am-3pm and Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th 1.30pm to 4pm. You must be 13 years old and over and this course will be subject to numbers. I will be holding Bronze Medallion Requal courses on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December from 1.30pm, subject to numbers. Any enquiries to 0408 057 550 or email donandchar@activ8.net.au