16 September 201516 September 2015

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTDear Parents, Carers and Students,

This year Tullawong State High undertook afull School Review with the Department ofEducation’s School Improvement Unit. Wehave received the Executive Summary ofthe findings of the Review and I would liketo share those findings with you. The fullreport which includes detailed information

and recommendations will be posted on our website for yourperusal.

I am very proud of the results of this review. The high numberof commendations from the review team reflected the progressand success we have achieved across every aspect of ourschool including school culture, student performance, studentbehaviour, the quality of teaching and the leadership in theschool.

This report is a product of a review carried out at TullawongState High School from 7 to 12 August 2015. It provides anevaluation of the school’s performance against the ninedomains of the National School Improvement Tool. It alsorecommends improvement strategies for the school to considerin consultation with its regional office and school community.

The review and report were completed by a review team fromthe School Improvement Unit (SIU). For more information aboutthe SIU and the new reviews for Queensland state schoolsplease visit the Department of Education and Training (DET)website.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Key Findings

The school leadership team is driving a strong improvementagenda for the school.

• The school’s improvement agenda is expressed interms of specific improvements in studentperformance and includes clear targets with

accompanying timelines which are rigorouslyactioned.

• School leaders and staff view reliable and timelystudent data as essential to the effective operationsand practices of the school.

• The school has established and is implementing asystematic plan for the collection, analysis and use ofa range of student achievement and wellbeing data.Structures are in place to ensure the integrity of alldata which is systematically and confidently used toinform school-level decisions, interventions andinitiatives.

• The overall tone of the school is calm and positiveand there is a genuine sense of pride and belongingin the school.

• Students and staff clearly articulate and demonstratethe school values of ‘Courage, Diligence, Respectand Integrity’.

• The Principal and other school leaders have given ahigh priority to understanding and addressing thelearning and wellbeing needs of all students in theschool.

• The allocation of resources is strategic andpurposeful, particularly in relation to human resourcesthat address the explicit improvement agendapriorities.

• The Principal and other school leaders are firm intheir belief that the development of staff into anexpert and coherent school-wide teaching team iscentral to improving outcomes for all students.

• A high priority is given to the ongoing professionallearning of all staff and the development of aschool-wide, reflective culture focused on improvingclassroom teaching.

• The school has a clearly documented whole-schoolplan for curriculum delivery.

• There is comprehensive evidence that the school’splan for curriculum delivery is explicit, coherent andsequenced. A strong alignment has been achievedbetween the overall curriculum delivery plan, term

Del Rosso RoadCaboolture QLD 4510

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Key Improvement Strategies

This is a great result for our school. Congratulations to all ourstudents, staff and parents for making Tullawong State Highsuch a highly commended and successful place of learning forour students and all those who work with them to achieve theiraspirations.

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Spring holidayand I look forward to finishing on a very successful year withyou in Term 4.

Warm regards,Deborah MurphyPrincipal

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’SINTERNATIONAL AWARD

Tullawong State High School is pleased to announce ourinvolvement in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award(The Duke of Ed). The Duke of Ed is an exciting developmentprogram that provides young people the opportunity to acceptchallenges and explore their interests in a program tailored tosuit personal circumstances and choices. The Award is bothfun and challenging and helps participants aged 14 - 25 buildconfidence and resilience. Our school is currently running the‘Bronze Award’ for Years 9-11 and the ‘Bridge Award’ forYears 7-8. To achieve these awards, students will completean adventurous journey and regularly commit to three ongoingsections: learning a skill, participating in a community serviceand taking part in physical recreation. We wish all of ourparticipating students success in the program. If you have anyqueries about the program or would like to participate, pleasecontact Ms Mahroof or Ms Leask.

REPORT CARDSReport cards in previous years have been mailed to parents.From semester 2, 2015, student reports for Terms 1 and 3 willbe emailed home. End of Semester Reports will continue tobe mailed home. Please ensure that you have updated theschool records with your current email address as soon aspossible.

YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAYS ON 16 AND 17SEPTEMBER

Year 6 students will attend a transition day on Wednesday16 September or Thursday 17 September. Students willexperience Year 7 lessons, mainly in the Junior Precinct. Someof the subjects include Maths, Home Economics, Enterprise,History and Geography. In addition, there will be a sessionwhere students learn to play some indigenous games.

The final transition day will be on Monday, 7 December.Students must be enrolled at Tullawong SHS to attend thisevent. This is because we need to allocate you to a Houseand to a Care teacher by then. Students will meet classmatesand their 2016 teachers. If we don’t know you’re coming, wecan’t do this. Please book an enrolment interview by phoningthe office on 54 285 222.

TERM 3 REWARDS DAYAs part of Tullawong State High School’s behaviour levelsystem, students who are on levels 1 and 2 are given theopportunity to participate in rewards days from time to time.

and unit plans, classroom teaching and the regularassessment of student progress in relation tocurriculum expectations.

• The school leadership team actively promotes theuse of differentiated teaching as a strategy forensuring that every student is engaged and learningsuccessfully.

• The school places a high priority on teachers havingthe relevant data in regards to individual students’capabilities and learning needs for their allocation toclasses and for teachers’ classroom planning. Theuse of the class profile sheets is evident across theschool and there is some evidence of specificdifferentiation strategies being implemented inclasses.

• School leaders have accepted personal responsibilityfor driving improvements in pedagogical practicethroughout the school.

• The 2013-2016 Tullawong State High Schoolpedagogical framework is informed by The Art andScience of Teaching, professional practicestandards, explicit instruction and the gradual releaseof responsibility teaching pedagogies and schoolpriorities. Staff demonstrate a strong conviction thatimproved teaching is the key to improved studentlearning.

• Partnerships are evident across the school andsupport a variety of learning and training pathwaysand student wellbeing.

• The leadership team has made deliberate andstrategic use of partnerships with local businesses,universities, Technical and Further Education (TAFE),government authorities and community organisationsto access resources that will enhance studentoutcomes.

• Consolidate and embed the improvement agendapriorities implemented over the past six semesters.

• Quality assure the implementation of pedagogicaldifferentiation strategies in all classes.

• Develop a marketing strategy for the school andcommunicate it through the wider community.

• Share the high quality practices occurring atTullawong State High School with other schools.

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This term the rewards day was an exciting opportunity that wasextended to all students on levels 1 and 2. Students in theCertificate II in Automotive class were also invited, as they havemodules in their course relating to bicycle maintenance.

Students who qualified had to register for this event and 70students were taken by bus to Logan Indoor Sports Centre,where they participated in the Happiness Cycle program.Students were taught how to assemble a bicycle with theassistance of qualified bicycle mechanics.

After a break for lunch, students then took to the carpark toride the obstacle course and test out the bikes and their ridingskills. This consisted of ramps, beams, slalom courses and a“go slow” race. It was very enjoyable and the students all foundthe course challenging but fun.

Transport and lunch were provided free of charge but the mostexciting element was that the students returned from the eventwith the bicycle that they put together and other accessoriessuch as a helmet, lights and a lock. It sure pays to be on level1 or 2 at Tullawong. More rewards are expected later in term 4and all students are encouraged to strive to move up throughthe levels.

This event was sponsored by Coca Cola and the BicycleNetwork and was facilitated through the Beacon foundation,which connects business and industry to schools. Thank you toall involved.

CONGRATULATIONS DANCEPERFORMANCE TEAM

Congratulations to the Dance Performance Team who placedfirst and third in the Senior Contemporary Dance category atthe Gold Coast Eisteddfod on 14 August. We are so proud ofour students for their successful year in dance competitions.We are looking forward to seeing all of our students on stage inour annual Dance Night over the next two nights.

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DANCE NIGHT 2015

Dance Night Tickets for the Friday matinee performance arenow selling at half price!

SONGMAKERS AT TSHSOn 26 and 27 August, fourteen of our talented music studentsfrom Years 9-12 participated in thehttp://www.songmakers.com.au program with renownproducer/writers Robert Conley (Kiss, Beyonce, Ricky Martin,Santana) and Grant Windsor(Jamie Cullum, Carole King, BBCOrchestra). The students had to write and record songs ingroups over two days with help of the mentors and Tullawongmusic teachers, Geoff Hooton and Ryan Krarup. The two dayswere a masterclass in songwriting, arrangement andproduction for the students, who produced demo versions offour songs that were written during the first day. You can listento the songs by clicking on the links below:

‘Lost in Your Love’ by Genesis Talo, Savannah Percival-Tonga,Alex Tauinaola

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo2cbLI4e04

‘Perpetual Confusion’ by Alyssa Maier, Belle Tunstall, TahniaGreenough, Mackenzie Bennett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpWxbLyYph0

‘Right There Where You Are’ by Tsian Anderson, HannahAusten, Jaymi-Lee Hibbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhpx1WVMrKc

‘Runaway’ by Jessica Swan, Rhys Davies, Ben Clark, RyanRandle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTDhPRviiBc

TEXTILES MASTER CLASSIn week 7, Year 9 students had the privilege in attending theQUT Art Museum where they participated in the Fashion Masterclass. Brisbane based designer/dressmaker Paula Dunlopguided students through a fun hands on workshop where theycreated their very own innovative Tutu design. Students walkedthrough the Tutu Reimagined Exhibit, where the work of AlexPerry, Collette Dinnigan, and Sass and Bide inspired thestudents’ amazing creations.

Participating in our very own master class was highlysuccessful. These girls have come away with strength andconfidence that they can do anything that they set their mindto. Being on campus, our girls thought deeply as to what theywanted to do when they leave school, and many saw QUT as apathway to success.

The master class delivery was just fabulous, well organisedand engaging. Our Year 9 students loved the experience andwe look forward to the next opportunity QUT can offer ourstudents.

TELSTRA KIDS GRANT RECEIVEDExciting news for the Home Economics Faculty..... Isuccessfully gained a $1200 Telstra Kids Grant for HomeEconomics. The grant will go towards replacing equipmentto ensure students studying Hospitality are in industry likeconditions at all times.

Chloe BrownHOD Industrial Technology

SENIOR SCHOOLING NEWS

QCS Test

Last week, 49 Year 12 students sat the QCS test. This test ismandatory for students wishing to gain an OP (overall position)or can be used by students to help improve their rank for entryinto university. Thank you to Mrs Sprott and the hospitalitystudents who provided the students with breakfast for eachmorning of the test.

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QTAC Applications

Year 12 students intending to apply for university or a Diplomaat TAFE in 2016, must do so through the Queensland TertiaryAdmission Centre (QTAC) by 30 September for on timeapplications. Applications can be submitted after this time,however, at a significantly higher fee rate. Students intendingto apply to QTAC have been encouraged to see Mrs Walker(Guidance Officer).

SETP/Subject Selection

Thank you to all the parents and students in Year 10 forattending the Senior Education and Training plan interviewsin week 7. These interviews allowed the mentor teacher tounderstand the student’s future career choices and discusspathways to achieving their goals including subject selection for2016.

TAFE Pathways in 2016

Courses on offer at TAFE in 2016 are available now. Bookletsfor Skills Tech can be collected at the Senior Schooling Officenow while Brisbane TAFE programs can be located at:

http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/study-with-us/school-students/

Skills Tech offer entry level qualifications into many trade areasincluding Construction, Plumbing, Automotive andElectrotechnology. Expression of interests are required by 18September at the Senior Schooling Office.

TAFE Brisbane offer many courses in the areas of Visual Artsand Photography, Music and Sound Production, InformationTechnology, Horticulture and Animal Studies, Science andAllied Health, Children Services, Hospitality, Hairdressing,Beauty Therapy, Transport, Warehousing and Logistics,Tourism and Events, Business and Fashion. Students are toapply online through TAFE for courses in 2016 and collect aparental permission form from the Senior Schooling Office.

QCS in 2016

Year 11 students intending to sit the Queensland Core Skills(QCS) test in September next year will start preparation in term4 during CSW lessons. One of the resources used during thislesson is the QCS Success Book by Bill and Chris Gilmore.Students are required to pre-purchase this book. A letter withthe details and price of the book (approx. $23) will be senthome in week 10 with students. In addition to the book,students will attend 3 one day workshops with Matt Rigby fromGo Grammar Consulting to strengthen students’ literacy andunderstanding of QCS test tasks. The first workshop will beFriday 9 October.

Senior Jersey 2016

The design and vote has happened and the senior jersey for2016 has been chosen. Information regarding the senior jerseywill be provided to students early term 4. To be eligible toreceive a senior jersey, students must meet certain conditions.These include:

Students will have till the end of term to place their order for thejersey.

OPTI-MINDS CHALLENGEDuring Term 3, students in the STEM Academy participatedin the Opti-Minds Challenge at Caloundra Christian College.Students had to work in teams to construct an unpowereddevice capable of transporting a tuna can in a two metre circuit,using two different modes of transport.

The two teams from the school took out first and second placein Division 3, with the team taking second place also receivinga Spirit of Opti-Minds Award.

Showcasing Science

LIBRARY NEWS“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the

location of the library.”Albert Einstein

• All financial commitments met (SRS, excursions,sport etc.)

• All assessment completed

• Be on behaviour level 3, 2 or 1 with no outstandingdetentions

• All absences explained

• All library resources – including textbooks – returned

• All uniforms – SSC and sport – returned or paid for.

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HAVE YOU FOUND THE LIBRARY YET?

Teachers tutoring studentsTeachers tutoring students

Chinese students Jocell and Jordyn, who completed theirChinese students Jocell and Jordyn, who completed theirChinese exams.Chinese exams.

The Library Chess Challenge:

From 18 August, challengers battled out the second roundchess challenge in the library in the first lunch breaks. Round 3started on Tuesday 1 September. Students come and supportyour favourite player.

Student Tech Lab

The Student Tech Lab is about students helping students withtechnology issues. These include helping with emails, andhelping with programs like Microsoft Word and Excel. At themoment we have 3 groups. The Student Tech Lab will be openMondays Lunch 2, Tuesdays Lunch 2 and Thursdays Lunch 1in the Library. New members are always welcome.

TULLAWONG SHS LIBRARY PORTAL:

Tullawong SHS Library Portal has gone live!

The Library Portal can be found in The Learning Place. Itcontains links to databases that students can access fromhome and at school. The subscription only databases need ausername and password; these are found in the Student Diary.There are many other useful links on the portal, as well as apage for Research Tips. This portal will be added to over theyear to provide a One Stop Shop for all research and Libraryneeds.

MORETON BAY REGIONAL LIBRARY:

All students are encouraged to join the Moreton Bay RegionalLibrary. This will give students access to a larger range ofreading material including eBooks and audio books. It also willenable students to use the library’s databases for research. Theapplication form is attached. It can be handed in at CabooltureLibrary or at Tullawong SHS Library’s Front desk.

Learn more this year about how students can improve theirresults and be more efficient and effective with their schoolworkby working through the units onwww.studyskillshandbook.com.au . Our school’s accessdetails can be found on page 26 of the student diary

ANCIENT HISTORY EXCURSIONOn 7 August, our Senior Ancient History and HumanitiesAcademy students travelled to Brisbane to attend a workshopat the University of Queensland’s RD Milns Antiquities Museum.Students participated in a workshop where they were able tohandle ancient artefacts from Ancient Egypt and Rome.

Our Senior Ancient History students have been studyingAncient Egyptian Funerary Practices and have now startedlooking at Roman Britain, so to handle ancient artefacts washighly beneficial to students’ understanding.

Afterwards, students journeyed to Southbank where theyvisited the Brisbane State Library and the Queensland Museum.

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VOICES ON THE COAST“Awesome” and “informative,” are a couple of words studentsused to describe their excursion to the Voices on the Coastat the University of the Sunshine Coast. On Thursday 14 July,thirty-eight enthusiastic English students were privileged to visitthe festival in order to see a range of writers speak about theirlives and literature. Novelists the students saw include SeanWilliams, Anna Fienberg, Catherine Jinks and Barry Jonsberg.Additionally, students were treated to a performance fromShake and Stir: Chop Logic that included an eclectic mix ofmodern interpretations of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, TheMerchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet all wrapped uparound the guise of a Masterchef-style competition. Our youngadults enjoyed their day and appreciated the insight into theexciting world of story-telling.

BEYOND THE BRONCOS‘School Based Mentoring Program for Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Students’

The ‘Beyond the Broncos’ program aimsto provide Year 10, 11 and 12 Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander students withthe support they need to stay in school,complete their senior studies andtransition into further education oremployment. The Broncos have workedhard to gain a better understanding and awareness ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the issues theyface in today's society. Therefore, we are committed to usingour staff and resources to support the aim of the program andreach our goals. Our area of work includes the Brisbanemetropolitan, Caboolture, Logan, Beenleigh and Ipswich areas.We believe education will help improve the quality of lifeamongst indigenous Australians and close the life expectancygap with non-indigenous Australians. The Broncos will workwith Tullawong State High School to provide a program thatencourages students to attend school and complete studies.

Merle Cashman has worked within the Queensland StateEducation system for 20 years based in Primary and Secondaryschools in North QLD and Southeast QLD. Some of the rolesshe has held are Community Education Councillor andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support Officer.Merle holds a Cert IV in TAE and is currently studying a Cert

IV in Education. She is a proud Aboriginal woman fromQuandamooka Nation who works tirelessly for great outcomesfrom our participants. Merle will be based at Tullawong StateHigh School every Thursday from 8am. In her role with theBroncos, Merle will be supporting Aboriginal & Torres StraitIslander students and to make contact with families who havea child/children in Year 10, 11 & 12. If you would like to speakto Merle regarding any concerns about your child please feelfree to contact her on 0488 729479 or emailmerlec@broncos.com.au

ANNUAL BIG CAKE BAKE

The Annual Big Cake Bake occurred on 26 August at theundercover area 1 outside of the Home Economics Block atTullawong State High School. This year the Annual Big CakeBake was organised and run by Mrs Hall and Miss Nelson’sYear 12 BCT Classes. This event is held yearly to fundraise andprovide awareness for the Australian Red Cross Foundation.The Australian Red Cross Foundation is a worldwide charitythat provides relief in times of crisis, to people in need aroundthe world. This year the Big Cake Bake event was held aspart of the Year 12’s assessment focusing on their EventManagement skills and knowledge learnt throughout the term.

The students successfully planned, cooked and undertook theevent themselves. On the day, students and teachers camefrom far and wide across the school to taste the scrumptioustreats our Year 12’s had put together. These treats includedhome baked goods, ranging from Chocolate Brownies to IcedMuffins and warm hearty snacks ranging from spring rolls topotato gems and gravy. There was a wide variety of foodsuitable for the wildest of taste buds.

The Year 12 Classes are proud to announce a profitable andsuccessful event. On the day the students raised $373 to gotowards the Australian Red Cross Foundation. They alsoproudly donated their left over ingredients to the HomeEconomics Department for their ongoing support throughoutthe process of preparing for the event.

Miss NelsonBusiness Teacher

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DAFFODIL DAYIt is that time of year where the smell of daffodils is in the air.Tullawong again participated in the Cancer Council’s Daffodilday fundraiser by selling almost 600 fresh daffodils! Thesedaffodils were then handed out at house parade for thestudents who were lucky enough to have bought a flower. Weraised over $420 for the week leading up to Daffodil Day on 28August. This money will go towards support for patients, hiringnurses and towards research for the fight to cure cancer. Welldone to all of the students that were involved.

KOKODA BBQ REUNIONOn Sunday 23 August, staff, students and families gathered tocelebrate the achievements of the school’s first attempt at theKokoda Challenge Jim Stillman Cup. The BBQ was organisedto acknowledge the tremendous achievements of the threeteams:

Erin WhiteHayley EnglandAmalya ValleStacey SmithSandy Duncan

Ryan VerhagenSam Van Der StoepJake DziduchJordyn QuonoeyAbbey Schutt

Tim KingGlenn ArbonAshley YoungBianca Hewitt-RuhleTristan Smith

It was also important to acknowledge the sacrifices of all thefamilies involved in making this first attempt as successful asit was. The families of the students and staff were amazinglysupportive throughout the journey of Kokoda, which includedtraining sessions on Mt Coot-tha every second Friday night andtwo long trainings sessions in the Gold Coast Hinterlands.

As could be expected the turnout was great with 14 of the 15students and 13 of the 15 families in attendances along withthe 3 team leaders including Mr King, who was so sick he couldnot stand, some of the support crews and Deputy Principal,Mr David Ferguson and Principal, Mrs Deb Murphy. Over theday we got to see some impressive cricket performancesparticularly by Mr Ferguson, Jen England and the young Kingbrothers, Arthur and Eddie.

Once the formalities started, we heard from parents MichaelaVan Der Stoep and Jan Collins who detailed some of thechallenges of being a supportive parent; such as an hour longdrive back home after a Mt Coot-tha training with a car fullof students with smelly feet. We also heard from Jason Woodand Sam Gordon who spoke about what it was like beingsupport crew. Hayley England, Amalya Valle and Glenn Arbonrepresented the students and shared some stories from theday of the event and just how challenging it was to complete.Ryan Verhagen spoke on behalf of the team leaders and sharedsome amusing stories, including the difficulties of managingdifferent personalities. Tim King reinforced how important thisjourney has been for Tullawong State High School, as wellas how this is something the students will be able to use asmotivation throughout their lives.

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The Kokoda Challenge was an enormous commitment foreveryone involved. As a school we are very proud of oursuccess and are hopeful that the participants and families in thefuture are just as dedicated and encouraging as this first grouphas been.

PLANNING ALTERNATIVE TOMORROWWITH HOPE

Awaken Dreams and Desires, Ignite Hope andCreate an Action Plan for Tomorrow’s Needs

Today!

As an individual with a disability or a familymember of an individual with a disability youknow that the NDIS is fast approaching andplanning for transitions and future servicesand supports will need to be a priority. Formany people this will likely involve having to plan their futurewith a Community Linker from NDIS or a Host Provider.

What has been learnt from the NDIS trial sites across Australiaover the past 2 years is that people with disabilities and theirfamilies and carers have not been prepared for their planningmeeting with the NDIA. The question around their hopes andaspirations especially has been one that many people struggledto answer. Therefore, we encourage people with a disability,family members and/or other people important to participatein a person-centered process to identify and plan for futureneeds before meeting with a Community Linker.

A process known as “Planning Alternative Tomorrow withHope” (PATH) can help individuals and their families prepare forthe future and support them to be ready for the NDIS rollout.

The PATH process draws people together to dream and planfor a positive and meaningful future for the person with adisability. It is a process that starts in the future and worksbackwards to an outcome of first (beginning) steps that arepossible and positive. PATH will usually generate a goodunderstanding of the hard work that must be done to moveforward.

PATH is a professionally facilitated process where the groupcollectively work through a process of identifying what thedream of a positive and desirable future actually looks like, sothey can then incorporated the plan into the NDIS system.

Your PATH facilitators are Debbie Mansbridge and BronwynEmmerson from Caboolture Family Network.

Parents or carers of people with disabilities who require moreinformation or who are interested in participating in a PATHshould contact Debbie or Bronwyn from Caboolture FamilyNetwork on 5495 6160.

Caboolture Family Network is offering a limited number of freePATH facilitations to families so be quick to register yourinterest.

SMOKING BANNED 5 METRES AROUNDSCHOOL GROUNDS

Smoking any tobacco products or using anelectronic cigarette within five metres ofany state or private school grounds hasbeen banned. This applies before, duringand after school hours as well as overweekends and school holidays.

On the spot fines can be issued by environmental healthofficers, police or other officers authorised by the localgovernment, to anyone found in breach of this legislation. Theban does not extend to businesses or residences that share aproperty boundary with a school.

Smokers are asked to put out their cigarette and dispose of thelitter thoughtfully well before they reach the school boundary.

For more information, visit the website below:

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/topics/atod/tobacco-laws/schools/default.asp

KEEP A WATCH ON OUR SCHOOL THESEHOLIDAYS!

With the holidays fast approaching, we need you to look out forafter-hours crime in our school. If you see anything suspicious,please call School Watch on 13 17 88.

The School Watch program is a partnership between theDepartment of Education, Training and Employment, theQueensland Police Service and the State Government

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Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce vandalism, theftand arson in Queensland schools.

If you do see something suspicious, please don’t attempt tointervene. Call the School Watch number and let the local policeor State Government Protective Security Service deal with thematter. Keep the number handy —13 17 88— and let’s worktogether to help create a safer school community.

NEW PRIMARY STATE SCHOOL OPENINGIN BELLMERE 2016

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