Home Hill State High School LEARNING – PERFORMANCE – CITIZENSHIP

First Street Home Hill Qld 4806

Phone: (07) 4790 5666 Fax: (07) 4790 5600

www.homehillshs.eq.edu.au

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Newsletter October 2017 Principal’s Report Welcome back to Term 4, the end of the school year, and all the associated formal occasions are now heading towards us at breakneck speed. Whilst we will be placing a great deal of emphasis on the completion of the school year and exiting students with the best possible results, an equal amount of consideration is already being focussed on preparing for 2018, with Subject Selection, SET Planning and transition taking a great deal of time and thought.

The last week of Term 3 saw a real change of routines with year 7 and 8 students participating in the varied activities of LPC week. The year 12s embarked on the Civics and Citizenship Tour, visiting some of our nation’s icons in Canberra. They also enjoyed great snow at Thredbo and a NQ Cowboys final game. Meanwhile, year 10, 11 and the remaining 12 students gained valuable work experience at various Burdekin establishments. The feedback from their placement was overwhelmingly positive with great feedback provided to the school. Then, of course there was the traditional Year 9 Terrible Creek Camp. This lot of students really impressed us with their commitment and cooperation throughout the week, and it was great to see the number of fathers who joined us at the camp this year, it was terrific to see the level of support for this activity.

As a result the school itself was quiet and seemed almost deserted. Until we hosted the year 6 students for a STEM Transition day. It was impressive to see the wide range of experiences that our students are involved in, and the commitment of all our staff and the community that allows this range of activities to take place.

I also wish to remind parents and students about something that I feel is impacting on a significant proportion of our senior students. I am concerned about the extent to which a good number of our senior students are overcommitting themselves to either their social activities and/or part-time employment at the risk of their final exit results.

Making time for things other than study is important, however, during their senior years the students’ primary focus should be on their long term educational and training outcomes. With some of our senior students it has become evident that the pressures of part-time work and socialising is having an impact on their dedication to their academic results. It would be a shame if the end result of 12 years of schooling was blemished in the final stretch.

Finally, regarding progress on the Multi-Purpose Shelter (hall). We have now reached the stage that all the ‘problems’ with collapsing soil foundation and asbestos sewerage piping have had solutions put into place over the holidays. With all the foundations and concrete flooring base down, we are well under way. Whilst from a distance it might seem that there are few visual signs of progress, all the key preparations for the next stage, the erection of the steel frame have been completed. Once this stage of the construction commences, progress will become a great deal more visible. The expectation, without unforeseen circumstances, is that construction should still be completed by late November, and that the MPS will be fully operational for us from the beginning of the 2018 school year.

Next P&C Meeting

The October meeting of the P&C will be held on Tuesday, 10 October at 7.45pm in the

Staff Common Room. All are welcome to attend.

Dates to Remember

Monday 16 October – Student Free Day

Tuesday 17 October – Sports Awards

Tuesday 24 October –Awards Night

Friday 3 November – Students’ Ball

Our school acknowledges the Juru Community as the first owners of this country. Today, they are still the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land. Further to this, our school acknowledges there are other Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Island people have lived, worked and contributed to the cultural heritage of our community.

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During the first week of September, Mrs Williams, Mrs Becke and four Year 12 students travelled to Townsville to take part in the North Queensland Regional Senior Transition Conference. ‘Live Your Life’ was the theme of the conference which was designed to make students aware of what’s ahead by looking to their community for support through a series of practical workshops and presentations in preparation for their transition to life after school.

Some of the workshops included presentations on healthy lifestyle, safe partying, workplace harassment and job interviews. The students had a wonderful time mixing with people from other schools. A highlight was the Conference Dinner at the Cowboys Leagues Club where the students had the opportunity to put on their best outfits and enjoy a delicious meal with other young people. The students returned with an increased awareness of their options for their post school life.

G1, every Thursday 3-4pm Maths, Science, HPE

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Book Week Competition

Year 12 Student, Rebecca Cerqui’s correct answers were drawn from the entries in the Book Week competition. The ‘Escape to Everywhere’ themed competition asked which region from which country ‘Carmello’ (AKA Bubba) visited. The clues in the display led Rebecca to answer correctly - Sicily in Italy. Bec was able to choose her prize from the Library prize cupboard.

Horror Art Competition

Many thanks to Art teacher, Ms Cavanagh, who judged the fantastic and super scary entries in the Horror Art competition. And the winners are….

1st - Zana Clifford-Harmsworth (Left - year 8) – Horrifying iMovie ‘Cirque Du Freak’

2nd - ‘Chucky’ pencil drawing by Aiyana Robinson (year 9) for her creativity & Brooklyn Danziger (year 8) for her technical application in her tattoo-like colour drawing of the ‘Joker’

3rd - Jorja Marano (year 7) for her wonderful ‘Evil Witch’ pen drawing

Congratulations to all students who entered!!

Holiday Reading Competition

Jordan Wood was the lucky name drawn for returning their holiday reading loan on the first day back of term 4. Jordan receives his pick of the Library prize cupboard.

Wearable Art display

Year 9 and 10 Visual Art students’ Wearable Art assignments are currently on display in the Library. The creative pieces are certainly worth a look!!

Pictured: Hayden Schneider - artist, Kobi Smith - model (year 10)

P&C Funding for Sporting, Academic and Cultural Representation If your student is representing the school in sporting (e.g. NQ sport), academic (e.g. NYSF) and cultural pursuits (e.g. Rostrum state final), the P&C are prepared to consider applications to provide financial assistance with the associated travel costs. To apply for assistance the student must submit a written request prior to their travel together with the detailed costings of the travel. Approval is granted upon consideration by the P&C. After the student has participated in their event a further requirement is that they submit a brief oral report at a P&C meeting.

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8 - 14 October 2017, is Queensland Mental Health Week. As a school, we will be running a variety of activities in this week to increase student awareness of the importance of mental health and what to do if experiencing difficulties.

What is mental health?

Generally speaking, ‘mental health’ refers to our state of mind and our ability to cope with the everyday events that happen around us. Someone with ‘good’ mental health usually feels capable of dealing with the normal, everyday situations that we all experience. For someone with a mental illness, managing day-to-day life is often a lot more difficult, if not impossible. Mental illnesses are fairly common in Australia, with about one in four people between the ages of 14 and 25 experiencing mental illness at some point. Keep in mind that this is a simplified definition of mental health and that it’s totally normal for most people to experience some form of mental health issues – that is, to go through ups and downs in life. It’s only when these difficulties hang around for longer than usual, and it feels like nothing will make them go away, that they may be considered a mental illness.

Common signs of mental illness

Some common symptoms of mental illness are: feeling more worried than usual loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy constantly being in a bad mood having trouble sleeping, or sleeping way more than usual crying for no apparent reason feeling ‘down’, sad or unmotivated struggling to concentrate changes in eating habits (eating more or less) having difficulty performing at school or at work turning to alcohol or drugs to cope having trouble coping with or participating in everyday activities isolating yourself from family or friends.

If you experience any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something serious going on, but it’s worth having a chat about it with someone you trust.

How to look after your mental health

Although mental illnesses aren’t always avoidable, there are some simple things that you can do to look after your mental health. The following suggestions can be helpful in preventing mental health problems from developing in the first place, or can help you deal with milder symptoms of some mental health issues: Take regular exercise (to release endorphins that improve your mood). Surround yourself with supportive people. Set aside some time every day to relax. Make time to do things that you enjoy (such as walking on the beach). Stay in touch with your friends and family. Take advantage of technology that aims to improve your wellbeing. ReachOut has several mobile apps to help

you take care of yourself.

Here are some great websites that provide information and suggestions on looking after your mental health – well worth checking out!

Tanya Munro

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A comparison of the current and new systems

Curriculum

Current Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system

New QCE system starting with Year 11 students in 2019

These subjects and programs count towards the QCE:

– Authority subjects – Authority Extension subjects – Authority-registered subjects – Short courses – Recognised studies – Vocational education and training (VET)

courses.

Students typically undertake the equivalent of six subjects.

These subjects and programs will count towards the QCE:

– General subjects – General extension subjects – Applied subjects – Short courses – Recognised studies – VET courses

Students will typically undertake the equivalent of six subjects.

Assessment in Years 11 and 12

Current QCE system New QCE system starting with Year 11 students in 2019

• Subject results are based on student achievement in internal (school-developed) assessments.

• Students typically complete 5–7 summative assessments in Year 12.

• Assessment programs are developed by schools for each subject. The QCAA approves these programs. Schools set the assessment and grade the student work in line with approved work programs.

• QCAA’s system of external moderation includes processes for monitoring standards of assessment and verifying students’ proposed levels of achievement before certification results.

• Subject results in General subjects will be based on student achievement in four summative assessments — three internal assessments and one external assessment that QCAA sets and marks. Subject results in Applied subjects will be based on student achievement in four internal assessments.

• For most General subjects, the internal assessment will contribute 75% to the final subject result, except in mathematics and science subjects, where it will contribute 50%.

• External assessment will be in all General subjects, but it will not be used to scale a student’s internal assessment result. Instead, the external assessment result will be added to the internal assessment result to arrive at a final subject result.

• QCAA will endorse internal assessment instruments before they can be used for summative purposes in schools.

• QCAA will confirm the grades schools award by reviewing a selected sample of student work for every subject in every school.

• A network of trained assessors will ensure the quality and rigour of assessment and students’ results.

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Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test

Current QCE system New QCE system starting with Year 12 students in 2020

• All OP-eligible students sit the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test in Year 12. Group results from the QCS Test are used to help calculate Overall Positions (OPs).

• The QCS Test will no longer exist. The final QCS Test will be held in 2019.

Queensland Certificate of Education

Current QCE system New QCE system applicable to Year 12 students in 2020

• All students who complete Year 12 receive a Senior Statement, which is a transcript of their results. Eligible students also receive a QCE.

• Students are awarded a level of achievement in Authority and Authority-registered subjects from Very High Achievement (VHA) to Very Limited Achievement (VLA).

• All students who complete Year 12 will receive a Senior Statement, which is a transcript of their results. Eligible students will also receive a QCE.

• Students will be awarded an overall numerical score and a level of achievement (A–E) for each General subject. Applied subjects will be reported using a level of achievement only.

Tertiary entrance requirements

Current requirements New requirements starting with Year 12 students in 2020

• OP-eligible students receive a Tertiary Entrance Statement that shows their OP and Field Positions (FPs). The OP is a rank from 1 to 25, calculated by the QCAA.

• The calculation of OPs and FPs uses students’ achievements in 20 semester units of Authority subjects (the equivalent of five subjects), including at least three subjects studied for four semesters, each scaled against group QCS Test results.

• Authority-registered subjects do not contribute to a student’s OP.

• The QCAA will no longer issue Tertiary Entrance Statements.

• The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace the OP. An ATAR is a number between and 99.95. ATARs increase in increments of 0.05.

• The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) will calculate ATARs from students’ results using a process of inter-subject scaling.

• An ATAR will be calculated from an eligible student’s best five subject results, one of which may be an Applied subject or a competency- based VET certificate at a level III or above.

• Students must satisfactorily complete a QCAA English subject (C or better) to be eligible for an ATAR. However, a student’s result in English will only contribute to their ATAR if it is one of their five best subject results.

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Tertiary entrance processes

Current processes New processes starting with Year 12 students in 2020

• The QCAA calculates OPs. • QTAC manages entrance to most tertiary

institutions in Queensland. • For OP-eligible school leavers, the OP is used

for tertiary entrance in Queensland. • For OP-ineligible students, QTAC calculates a

tertiary selection rank using schedules that consider results in the best 20 semester units of Authority, Authority-registered subjects and/or VET modules recorded on the Senior Statement.

• QTAC will be responsible for tertiary entrance in Queensland.

• The ATAR, calculated by QTAC, will be the primary mechanism used for school leavers seeking entrance to tertiary study in Queensland.

• QTAC will no longer operate schedules for ranking students who are ineligible for an ATAR.

More information If you would like more information, please visit the QCAA website www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/new-snr-

assessment-te where you will find FAQs, videos, and factsheets.

Open Invitation All parents, caregivers and friends of the school community are invited to attend the

Home Hill State High School Awards Night Ceremonies.

Sports Awards 6.30pm

Tuesday 17 October Home Hill Greek Hall

Academic Awards 7.30pm

Tuesday 24 October Home Hill Memorial Hall

Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our students.

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YEAR 7 and 8 LPC WEEK

During LPC Week, year 7 and 8 students were involved in activities that enhance the curriculum and promote Home Hill State High School’s three key elements of Learning, Performance and Citizenship. These activities are not only extremely valuable educationally; they also encourage students to excel in what they do, while developing positive attitudes, and as a result these activities build on what is regularly taught in their subjects.

Some of the more notable activities for the week included the Year 6 Transition Day which had a STEM focus. Year 7 students along with Ms Mavanna introduced the year 6s to the world of robotics. On Tuesday year 7 student volunteers served up tasty steak sandwiches and sausages for family members at the ‘Welcome’ barbecue. Students also attended the La Luna Youth Arts Circus program in Townsville, at Riverway, for Drama on Tuesday or Thursday, for year 7 and 8 respectively, and the English-organised Delta Cinema visit, on Friday for both year levels to see The Emoji Movie.

The year 8s were also fortunate enough to experience a joint Agribusiness and Geography excursion to the Chapman’s farm to see one of Australia’s major suppliers to supermarkets in action on Monday 11 September.

A heart felt thank you to all the staff that made this week possible as well as the amazing students who made it worthwhile.

Jasmine Styles, Ms Mavanna, Rina Patane & Stephanie

Rehbein

Logan Krug & Liam Todeschino

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Rocky Ponds Produce Agribusiness Tour

On Monday, September 11, our intrepid band of 33 year 8 students and three teachers marked LPC Week by visiting the worksite of Rocky Ponds Produce, near Gumlu for a half day tour. Mr Des Chapman, the owner of the business, very kindly gave his time to show us how the farm and packing shed operates.

Long gone are the days when fruit and vegies were picked in the field, stuck in boxes and sent off to market. The business now employs a large workforce, including a fully qualified agronomist, and technology (in some cases world first technology) is applied to every stage of the seeding, growing and packing processes. For example, sensors in the ground relay back to a central computer exactly how much water and chemicals each field has received and, after being picked, capsicums travel along a conveyor belt and through a machine which takes seven photos from different angles, and if any imperfections are detected they are automatically sent off the production line. Different crops are stored in different cold rooms, each set at a temperature which is optimal for that crop while awaiting transport.

Innovation continues apace, and one of the major projects in the pipeline at present is the building of a large new nursery which will be climate controlled and will allow the propagation of young plants year round. Rocky Ponds Produce now has direct contracts with both Coles and Costco, and has become the main supplier of capsicums to Coles Australia wide. It has also won innovation awards from Coles for its adoption of world leading technologies in the horticultural industry.

While at the facility students learned about the jobs and careers opening up in horticulture and even got to try their hand at packing rock melons into boxes, ready for transport. At the end of the tour, Mackenzie and Dayna Linton delivered a short vote of thanks and presented Mr Chapman with a certificate of appreciation from our school.

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In what has become a tradition at Home Hill SHS, our years 10, 11 and 12 students spent the week of September 11-15 on work experience. The experience gives students an insight into working life and a chance to gauge what career they might like to pursue.

In conjunction with our work experience program, this year the school once again joined forces with the agricultural sector of the community for the Ag Experience program.

Ten students from the school took part in this innovative program during their work experience week. The program is designed to raise awareness about the agriculture industry and highlight the variety of career opportunities related to agribusiness, science and technology.

Assisted by Agforce, the program has been developed to further interest in employment and education in the agricultural sector.

Students were exposed to the diverse range of careers on offer within the agricultural industry, from a farm hand to a marketing manager to an agronomist or research officer.

During the six-day interactive program, students spent the first two days (Monday 24 July and Monday 11 September) on industry inductions and tours. While the rest of the work experience week was spent at selected local agribusinesses including Pacific Reef Fisheries, Rocky Ponds Farm, Coral Coast Barra, MBD Energy (Algae Farm) and Agritech. At each business, students learnt about the organisation and participated in hands on activities which demonstrated key roles.

The success of the entire work experience program is dependent upon the business houses in the Burdekin area who agree each year to take on a student employee, and the school is most grateful for their continued support and encouragement of our students.

Sam Hook at MBD Energy (Algae Farm)

Emily Grabbi at Helene Holmes Optometrist

Libby D’Alessandro at Luxe Hair

Kaitlyn Warren at Mac’s Toyworld

Hayden Schneider at Home Hill SS

Danielle Rehbein at ML Partners Logan Rea at Highway Motors

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On Saturday 9 September, as part of LPC Week activities, 20 senior students were accompanied by Mrs Kerr and Ms Horan to New South Wales and the ACT on the annual Civics, Citizenship & Physical Education Tour. As always, the excitement was tinged with a little apprehension for both parents and students, as this was a first for many. Whether it was the first time away from family, first time on a plane, first time in a big city or simply the first time to the snow, there was a lot to look forward to.

An integral part of our tour is a visit to our nation’s capital, Canberra. The Australian Government recognises the value of young Australians being able to visit their nation’s capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. The PACER (Parliament and Civics Education Rebate) program kindly assists with meeting the travel costs incurred, with a contribution of $120 per student to subsidise travel costs. The students and the school would like to thank the PACER program for facilitating this part their education.

This year we visited a number of interesting venues including Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) and the War Memorial. At the Museum Of Australian Democracy we participated in a fantastic small-group interactive. Through it, they discovered important facts, dates and Australian identities that have helped to shape the Democracy we enjoy today. The activity had students moving back and forward between interactive screens and interesting displays explaining the development of democracy in Australia, which helped to bring the Museum alive. Students were also able to participate in a mock “passing of a bill” on consignment, led by Speaker of the House, Mr Tully Anderson and Clerk, Mr Rory Heatley.

At New Parliament House, students were able to see where the laws and decisions of government are made. Students enjoyed a guided tour of The Senate and the House of Representatives, The Great Hall and the gallery of portraits of ex-Prime Ministers, the Magna Carta and one of the highlights for many of our students was the viewing of the Australian Flag and surrounds of New Parliament house from atop the roof garden. Special mention must go to our tour guide this year, she was really outstanding, making the trip to New Parliament House a great experience.

At the War Memorial, students were able to look up relatives who represented our country in conflict, experience a night- bombing raid, see the bridge of a warship, read accounts and letters home from diggers in action and see the vast collection of memorabilia and artefacts from wars and conflicts over the last 150 years. The students were particularly intrigued by the Afghanistan Hall. Here students were

able to watch and listen to moving stories and tributes to comrades, family and friends of recently killed or injured soldiers in this conflict. The link between our students and those who fought and died for our country was made all the more intimate when we realised that many of the accounts described individuals of a similar age with the group. This was an interesting and, at times, a sobering experience for the students.

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Friday night was dinner and a trip to the not so scary movies. Fortunately, the Cowboys snuck in and ended up in the top 8 on the ladder and had a game while we were in Sydney. With a quick train trip out to Olympic Park by train we quickly found our seats right on the try line. Surrounded by Parramatta supporters, we celebrated a phenomenal win (24 – 16). Did you see us on TV and on the Cowboys official supporters’ website!? Saturday was shopping, shopping and more shopping! I don’t know who did more shopping, Ms Horan or all the girls combined?

Taronga Zoo on Sunday was our final official activity in Sydney. A spectacular day for the students to see animals from around the world ranging from the familiar (crocodiles and snakes) to the exotic (silver back gorilla, lemurs and pigmy hippos). The seal show and open-air bird show were both well worth the visit alone, but the opportunity to see such a wide range of animals made the visit truly entertaining and educational. I think some of the boys even saw the seal show twice.

A Japanese Tepanyaki Restaurant by the name of Ichi Ban provided the right mix of theatre and food on Sunday night. Truly one of the highlights was trying differently prepared food. The expertise of the Japanese chefs was truly amazing as they chopped, sliced, seasoned and flung food for our entertainment. Luckily most of the crew are sporty as I’m sure the delivery of egg rolls and fried rice will never feel the same again.

As for the snow, the 2017 season was the best in something like 17 years and we were hoping it would hold out for our arrival. Thredbo did not disappoint! Every single run was open. Whilst we may have really felt the cold, on Wednesday, that cold snap was just what we needed – up to 10cm of fresh powdery snow on the lower slopes all the way up to 30cm up the top for our last day!! Ms Horan took a number of students up to Merrits and the beautiful Super Trail Run while Mrs Kerr kept the less adventurous group entertained on Friday Flat. How about that Snowball War. Ms Horan and Dougie (the lad) took the more adventurous group further up the mountain and they experienced slopes such as High Noon, Wiamea, The Bluff, The Bowl, Eagle Way and the fun park full of box jumps. Many took a tumble perfecting their new skills but all came out on top. Despite many stacks, bumps and bruises, the professional lessons every day quickly improved our skills and we experienced heaps of different terrain around the Thredbo Resort. By the end of our skiing time, there were many who didn’t want to leave, especially the boys who were keen to try every single run. We just couldn’t fit them all in.

The Civics, Citizenship & Physical Education Tour is a fantastic opportunity for students to see and take part in a wonderful variety of new experiences. Students have the ability to achieve such a large number of ‘firsts’ in a safe and supportive atmosphere. It is a wonderful experience and students will take away many valuable memories. Thanks must go to Mrs Kerr, who is always so instrumental in the organisation of the trip and to Ms Horan for her assistance. Thanks must also go to the students who made the trip the success it was. Your attitude, behaviour and participation certainly epitomize the values of our school.

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Mark this date on your calendar – 3 November!

The Students’ Ball is the major inter-school social event in the school year. This Ball is always one of the first events in the Harvest Festival Week and this year the theme of the Festival is “Carnival.” As it is hosted by the Home Hill High’s Parents and Citizens Association for students, it is a drug and alcohol-free event. Normal school standards apply to behaviour, dress and language.

Only students currently in years 10, 11 and 12 at the four Burdekin high schools are eligible to attend. While we appreciate that the pre-Ball gatherings play an important part in ensuring the success of the night, we hope that parents will be pro-active in supporting our stance on no drugs and alcohol and therefore ensure that these pre-Ball gatherings are also alcohol and drug free. Students who arrive at the Ball having consumed alcohol will not be admitted.

It will be held as usual at the Memorial Hall, and tickets will be on sale mid-week in week three and four in October. There will be a red carpet entry and doors open at 7pm and finishes at midnight. The cost of each ticket is $35 and the tickets are non-refundable or non-transferrable.

Supper will be provided by our P&C Association as well as from the donations that the parents of all year levels, particularly our years 10, 11 and 12 contribute. Students and parents are asked to put this date, Friday, 3 November on their calendar and to then provide a plate/donation towards this major social and fundraising event. Parental supervision and assistance has been requested and all parents are encouraged to help make this a wonderful night for our young people.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no pass-outs before 12.00am, students MUST be collected by their parent/guardian at the end of the night.

All enquires can be directed to the Office or to Ms Mavanna.

CORONA Order forms for the 2017 year book have been

included in this newsletter. Order forms are also available from the office.

Cost $20. Orders must be placed by Friday 3 November.

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Earlier in the year, the year 11 and 12 Accounting students were given the opportunity to sit the UNSW Australian Business Studies Competition. This year’s results were:

Distinction – Tayla McKaig

Credit – Elena Postma, Lily Woodlock, Stephanie Harris

Participation – Callum Ricca, Rachel Kiehne, Damon Marano, Joel Minuzzo, Aaliyah Calder, Natasha Langridge, Chelsea Wall, Catania Musumeci, Jared Thorley, Darcy Gray, Brena Galvin, Karli Linton, Zoe Oakes

The year 10 Business students have also been busy this year, and recently they completed the units of competency needed for them to achieve a Certificate I in Business.

Jenna Attard, Briellen Carter- Mathews, Libby D’Alessandro, Bonnie Grimbaldeston, Abby Oakes, Mikaela Price-Wilson, Danielle Rehbein, Selena Thorley, Dean Zamperoni

Congratulations to these students.

The annual TOWN OF ORIGIN is to be held at the school on this Sunday, 8 October. It is one of the school’s biggest fundraisers for the year the P&C are desperately calling for volunteers to organise the eskys, tables, shade cover, bar area and roster for workers on Saturday afternoon and Sunday from 11am. If anyone can help, please contact Richard immediately on 0407633881.

Times available on the roster are:

Saturday afternoon

Sunday 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, packup.

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