2 April 2019 - Innisfail State College · the World. They also idenfi ed each country’s flag....
Transcript of 2 April 2019 - Innisfail State College · the World. They also idenfi ed each country’s flag....
Edi�on 5—2 April 2019
Year 11 Aqua�c Prac�ce students recently
a�ended a day at the Innisfail pool where
they learnt essen�al snorkelling skills as
part of their current studies. Students
were able to put the theory they have
learnt into prac�ce. Students are
comple�ng a unit of snorkelling which
teaches them about equipment, pressure,
buoyancy, shallow water blackout with
important planning considera�ons and
basic first aid.
Snorkelling skills
English tutoring is off to a roaring start in Term 1. Available on Wednesday
a-ernoons, all ISC students are welcome in the Library from 3-4pm to gain extra
help with class work and assessment from our incredible English and Humani�es
team.
Last week the Library was filled with students demonstra�ng an excep�onal level of
work ethic and ini�a�ve. There are always many English teachers available at this
free tutoring session and it is an excellent way to ensure the success of students as
they can acquire one-on-one assistance with any difficult or unfamiliar concepts.
Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Free English tutoring
Innisfail State College is tremendously proud of our senior Indigenous
students, 23 of whom have been awarded QATSIF scholarships. Some of
these students are pictured right.
A QATSIF scholarship provides support for students in the year 11 and 12
school years. At ISC, QATSIF scholarship-holders par�cipate in the full range
of academic and voca�onal courses of study and the scholarship bursaries
are applied to support all aspects of college a�endance, from course and
camp costs, to Maths B calculators and uniforms.
Congratula�ons to all these students.
QATSIF scholarships
This very exci�ng experience is scheduled to take place at Mungalli Falls from
Wednesday 8 May to Friday 10 May.
To secure your son/daughter’s place please pay a deposit of $50 and return
the permission form to the office by the last day of term – Friday 5 April.
Year 11 camp
Coming events at ISC
Thursday 4 April DLC Easter Parade
Friday 5 April Yr 12 QCS all day prac�ce
Last day of term 1
Tuesday 23 April First day of term 2
Wednesday 24 April ANZAC parade
Thursday 25 April ANZAC day holiday
Friday 26 April 13-16 boys & 13-15 girls football trials
Monday 29 April Yr 7-9 JET Plans
Tuesday 30 April Field events
Thursday 2 May IM parent mee�ng 5pm
Friday 3 May Athle�cs carnival
Monday 6 May Labour day holiday
Tuesday 7 May Newsle�er
Every morning Homework & assignment support 8-8:40am XG03
Every a�ernoon Homework & assignment support 3-4pm XG03
Every Tuesday Maths & Science tutorials 3-4pm XG02
Every Wednesday English tutorials 3-4pm Library
Every Friday Senior Chemistry/Biology tutorials 3-4pm YF22
On Wednesday, 21 March, the DLC parents, staff and students celebrated Harmony Day
with a field of orange. The students had been learning about people from a range of
cultures – their lifestyles, clothing and leisure ac�vi�es - in their a-ernoon sessions and in
HASS. They had created their own person with clothing relevant to their country and, in
some cases, students enjoyed learning about the landscapes of the different countries in
the World. They also iden�fied each country’s flag.
To start the celebra�ons, we had a mul�-cultural parade where each family and staff
member brought along some food that represented different cultures for a shared lunch.
DLC students eagerly accept difference in abili�es but it was a good opportunity to talk
about the world beyond their local community.
Despite the rain changing some outside plans, following lunch, each class had explored a
game from a different country – these included Bocce (Italy), Sjoolbach (Holland), Sombrero
Hat throw and an African Rhythm S�ck Dance to the music ‘Obwisana’.
MJ checking out his ball in bocce Moving the rhythm s/cks around the group
Clive and Jade in the march
Allan tries Sjoolbach with Fenton watching
DLC students celebrate Harmony Day
From the principal
Have a safe and happy holiday. I look for�ard to seeing
you in Ter� 2.
Michelle Zilm
Innisfail State College acknowledges the Mamu People, Tradi�onal Custodians of the country in which this College is located, and pays
respect to their Elders past and present and emerging.
On 11 February 2019 the P & C held its AGM which was well supported. Congratula�ons to the elected
execu�ve: President - Les Moule, Vice President - Lindy Harrison, Secretary - Janet Vecchio and Treasurer -
Robert Kennington. I look forward to working with you this year. Marg Tinney has stayed on as bookkeeper.
Thank you Marg.
On behalf of the P&C I would like to congratulate the Innisfail State College Captains, Caitlin Watson and
Reuben Sharpe. Best of luck to our year twelve students - you will be the last of the OPs. At �mes it will be
difficult, frame the difficulty as a challenge, not a problem. President’s quote: “I hate work, but I love what I
do”.
At the general mee�ng it was decided not to sell bo�led water from the canteen as all students were issued a
water bo�le which can be refilled at the chilled water troughs. ISC is proud to be a reef guardian school and
this simple gesture will help safeguard our waterways. It has been a Student Council ini�a�ve for some �me now with the support of
the P&C. It is pleasing to see it come to frui�on.
On behalf of the P&C I would like to welcome the new teachers to our college. Please feel free to a�end our mee�ngs.
You may ask what is it that P&Cs do? Not only do we sign off on policies, we also support the college financially. Thanks to the efforts
of our six canteen volunteers, one of whom is a parent. A variety of financial contribu�ons have been made this year. These include
excursions, shade covers, water coolers, fee subsidies for college and DLC students, musical and school calendars. These contribu�ons
totalled $30130. Our ability to make such contribu�ons depends on our canteen, so if you can spare the �me, ring Judy at the canteen
to volunteer. It does not have to be all day or every day, even once a month would be appreciated. The P&C is also responsible for the
replacement of canteen equipment and funding is put aside for this in the budget.
Research has shown that your interest in your child’s educa�on is very rewarding. It can take many forms, such as a�ending mee�ngs,
crea�ng a rela�onship with your child’s teachers, helping at the canteen or even something as simple as sending your child to school
dressed in the correct uniform.
I would like to welcome Principal Michelle to the college and hope your stay with us is rewarding.
I am only a phone call away if you have any ques�ons or sugges�ons. Do not hesitate to ring me on 0401 281 262 a-er 6pm or if it is
urgent at any �me.
See you at the next mee�ng 01/04/2019 at 7pm in the Administra�on building.
President Les Moule
P & C President’s report
Congratula�ons to the 26 Innisfail State College students
who shone at the Innisfail Debutante Ball on Saturday
evening. Although the concept of making one’s debut
(when a young woman would be presented to society,
perhaps at an age when she may be seeking a suitable
husband), belongs well and truly to a bygone era, our
community embraces the debutante ball as another
wonderful way of celebra�ng the terrific, talented youth
in our district, and the promise they represent for a
bright and prosperous future. This was very well
delivered at the Shire Hall on the weekend, when 250
guests cheered on the 26 young women and their
partners who certainly demonstrated that our future is
in very good hands. Half of the young people involved in
the ball this year were Innisfail State College students,
pictured here with College Principal (on secondment)
Mrs MacDonald.
The Innisfail Debutante Ball is held every second year, and tradi�onally involves year 11 and 12 students from throughout our
district. The current organising commi�ee, which has been responsible for the past 10 wonderful balls, is seeking to hand over the
reins to a new keen and capable group. If you are interested in helping out with the next ball in 2021, please contact the Mother of
Good Counsel church. It certainly is very rewarding to see so many past Innisfail State High School and Innisfail State College
graduates involved in various aspects of the ball organisa�on including Luke Vitali from Vital Photography, and Rachel Gill (nee
Acca�no) and Rochelle De Maria who provide excellent dance coaching. It would be wonderful to have more of our parents involved
in this community event.
Debutante Ball
On Tuesday, 19 March, six open boys a�ended the Peninsula Open Rugby Union trials at West Barlow Park. Our boys played against
the best rugby players in FNQ for these trials. What our boys lacked in experience they made up for in skill and determina�on. In one
of the greatest outcomes for our school at a Peninsula trials for rugby union, we saw five boys selected in the team to travel to
Sunnybank in May and one boy make shadow. Congratula�ons to Rhyka Wickliffe-Adams, Anthony Lowden-Kearing, Robert Meeks,
Jaydan Spagnolo and Jarrod Be�s for making the Peninsula team and Evandar Johnson for making shadow. The boys will also
have the fantas�c opportunity to play a curtain-raiser at Suncorp Stadium against Capricornia while they are away at the State
Championships. Well done boys!
Rugby union
Interhouse sports
This term basketball was the sport selected by the students for their inter-house sport.
Compe��ons were conducted for students in Years 8 & 9 and Years 10 – 12. In Years 8 & 9 Hinchinbrook went through undefeated un�l
they met Fitzroy in the Final, where they were narrowly defeated 14 to 10. In Years 10 -12 Fitzroy and Orpheus �ed for first place with 2
wins and a loss. Once again Fitzroy prevailed defea�ng Orpheus 22 to 8.
The inter-house sports compe��on will be held every term with a trophy being awarded to the winning house at the end of the year.
Points are awarded for each tournament result: 4, 3, 2 and 1. The current standings are:
Years 8 & 9 Years 10 - 12 Points
Bedarra 1 2 3
Fitzroy 4 4 8
Hinchinbrook 3 1 4
Orpheus 2 3 5
Feast of the Senses Gala Dinner
Last Friday night, the talented Hospitality staff and students of our college hosted the annual Feast of the Senses Gala Dinner, serving a
spectacular 4-course meal and drinks to 100 patrons. The quality and presenta�on of the meal was of an excep�onal standard. Many
hours of prepara�on went into this event and the dedicated staff and students are to be congratulated. It is worthy of men�on that for
most of the students it was their first experience of preparing and serving at a restaurant and they performed like professionals. Well
done Peppertree!!! Special thanks go to our wonderful supporters: Toohey Farming, Innisfail Seafoods, Broken Nose Vanilla, Brenda’s
Exo�c Fruit Stall, Lilyshire Limes, Mary’s Pasta, Midway Butchers and O�one & Sons.
Boys Girls
U12 Aidan Laza Jasmine Giddins
U13 Tyrell Townson Hanna Corica
U14 Brodie Mayocchi Gweneth Korkatain
U15 Zayn Forster Lashell Tomarra
U16 Quinton Smith Alanah Stevens
U17 Fratz Dariano Monica Vecchio
U18 Rhaymus Tomarra Ayla Norman
Cross country
Under grey skies students from our college competed in our annual cross country on Friday, 29
March. The course this year was changed due to the unsafe condi�ons of the original track.
Congratula�ons to all students who took part in this fantas�c event. The overall winner on the
day was Hinchinbrook. Congratula�ons to our age champions.