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2018

ISSUE 1

FEBRUARY

Welcome to the First Edition of the Glenala Gazette 2018

Welcome to the start of the new school year at Glenala State High School. We have had an

excellent start with our year seven, new and returning students settling in extremely well. Our

enrolment numbers stand at 794 students and we have 100 staff working at the school. Many

thanks to parents and carers who have ensured their sons and daughters have returned to school for

2018 in correct uniforms and ready to learn.

Our 2017 Year 12s did very well with their learning outcomes. A snapshot of these achievements

include:

100% of the students achieved a Queensland Certificate of Education

100% OP eligible students received an OP between 1 – 16.

92% of students who applied for entry into tertiary studies (QTAC) were successful.

Our 2017 Year 7 – 11 students also achieved good results in Semester 2.

95% of students were awarded an A-C in their subjects for Achievement

92% of students were awarded an A- C in their subjects for Behaviour

90% of students were awarded an A- C in their subjects for Effort

These results equalled or exceeded our 2017 Academic targets. Well done to our students.

Our school priorities in 2018 are:

Literacy – with a particular emphasis on Writing

Engagement

Curriculum implementation.

Our targets for 2018:

92% attendance

100% Year 12 Outcomes – QTAC, OP, QCE

90% A- C : Achievement, Effort, Behaviour

Increase in As and Bs

100% relative gain in NAPLAN

Decrease in student discipline absences

95% student, parent and staff satisfaction rate – opinion surveys

COMING

EVENTS

MARCH

7 Chess Tournament

13 Year 7 Immunisations

14 District Spelling Bee

20 P & C Meeting

29 Term 1 Ends

30 Good Friday

31 Easter Satuday

APRIL 1

Easter Sunday 2

Easter Monday 17

Term 2 Commences 24

P & C Meeting 25

ANZAC Day

GLENALA GAZETTE

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We value parent/carer input and participation and continue to look at how we can best communicate to our com-

munity to ensure our partnership is strong. Find below ways you can find out what is going on at school. Please

don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have a query.

Website: www.glenalashs.eq.edu.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GlenalaSHSOfficial

Text message: Please check that the school has your correct mobile number.

Newsletter: Paper copy of newsletter twice a term. We are currently investigating emailing this home to families

Telephone: 3877 4222

Email: Please check that the school has your correct email address.

School life is already busy at Glenala with many opportunities on offer for all students. In four weeks we have

already had school photographs, two academic/leadership assemblies, sporting trials and the offer to students to

join activities such as debating, chess, cultural and student council. I encourage all students to participate fully in

school life. The benefits of feeling connected, valued and engaged in school life are significant.

I also encourage parents/carers to involve themselves in the academic life of their student/s. By Week 5 assess-

ment items may be due. An assessment planner for the year will be out to students by this time. Please check

your child’s Student Planner for homework and other information. It is also a great way to communicate with

teachers.

We welcomed 15 new staff this year and a list of their names and departments has been published in this edition

of the gazette. A list of Administration, Middle Management and Year Co-ordinators follows my article.

I hope you enjoy reading the first edition of the Glenala Gazette and again a warm welcome back to the 2018

school year.

Best Wishes

Anne Lawson

Principal

New Staff for 2018 Miss Kitching - Humanities

Mr Zadkovich - Arts

Mr Shoesmith - Arts

Miss Holden - Arts

Mrs Wildie - Technology

Miss Wade - Technology

Dr Keyse - Science

Miss March - Science

Ms Cooper - English

Ms Stevens - English

Ms Hepple - Maths

Miss Barnes - HPE

Mr Nicholls - IT

Miss O’Callaghan - Education Services

Ms Wallis - Guidance Officer

Administration

School Principal Ms A Lawson

Deputy Principal Mr D Newman (Year 10)

Deputy Principal Mr K Netscher (Year 9)

Director of Student Achievement (Senior)

Mr M Jacobs (Year 12)

Director of Student Achievement (Junior)

Mrs N Bajwa (Year 7)

Director of Student Engagement

Mr J Bahr (Year 8)

Success Coach Mr J Brewer (Year 11)

Business Services Manager

Ms J Vukovic

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Coordinators

Year 7 Mr D Hamilton

Year 8 Mr B O’Neil

Year 9 Mr T Rynne

Year 10 Mr L Arnold

Year 11 Mr A Keogh

Year 12 Ms S Laurie

Partnership Coordinator Mrs K Matthew

African Liaison Mr Salah Said

Vietnamese Coordinator Ms J Tran

Workplace Health & Safety Officer Assistant

Mrs Bernadette Haigh

Admin Officer - Library Ms M Kingham

Sports Coordinator Ms B Wasmund

Events Coordinator Ms S Iszlaub

Student Representative Council

Ms C Evilie & Ms

J Malcolm

Heads of Department

English/Literacy Ms K Stephenson

Mathematics Mr T Rynne

Science/Homework Club/WPH&S/Wellbeing

Mrs A Gantimuroff

HOSES/EALD Mrs H Broderick

The Arts Ms C Hayward

HPE/Pedagogy/New Staff Mr T Horsley

Senior Schooling/Year 13 /Trade Skills Centre

Ms S Gibney

Technology (Business/ITD/Home Ec)

Ms E Ballin

Humanities Mrs A Lund

Deputy Principal We are off to a fantastic start in 2018. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of our new students and their

families as you begin your educational journey at this great school. It was thoroughly enjoyable to meet many of you at

the recent Year 7 barbecue evening. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions at any time. Just a few reminders… Your student needs to wear their formal uniform every day, except if they have HPE practical lessons (these are

in five week blocks through the year for most classes) or either of the Dance subjects.

Glenala Road is particularly busy between 3:00pm and 3:15pm. A reminder that parents must not stop beside the

yellow lines on the road. There are limited pick up areas and it would be beneficial to arrange to collect your

student on Hampton St, Altola St or Akama Rd to avoid traffic congestion and enhance safety.

Students have recently had their assessment calendar for the semester emailed to them. Please work with your

student to record due dates, set goals and monitor progress. The school’s laptop borrowing program provides laptops to students for their educational use through the year. Students

are allocated a laptop which they are able to use at school and take home each evening. The cost of the program is $100

for the year. If you are interested, school fees must be up to date or a payment plan must be in place. Please apply at the

Finance window at the Office if you are interested. Please call me at the school if you need any assistance. Keith Netscher

Deputy Principal

Student Services

Guidance Officer Mr Niall Williamson Ms L Wallis

Pacifica Liaison Officer Mr B Manu-Sione

Community Education Counsellor

Ms C Grant

School Based Police

Officer

Senior Constable Paul Emr

Youth Support Mrs Inge Alberts

School Chaplain Mr Anton Punivai

Nurse TBA

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News From Senior Secondary Assessment Policy

In 2018, we have made minor amendments to our Assessment Policy in preparation for the introduction of the new Senior

QCE system that will be introduced in all Queensland schools 2019. This is to ensure that our students are prepared and

equipped for success when they transition into the Senior School. Some of the most significant changes are:

Assessment tasks are to be submitted on the due date as stated on the Assessment Task Sheet provided by the class

teacher. Junior school (Years 7 – 9) tasks are to be submitted during the timetabled lesson. Senior school (Years

10 – 12) tasks are to be submitted by 5pm on the due date.

If a student is absent on an assessment due date due to illness, it is important that the school is contacted on the

day and the class teacher informed. On return, junior students will require a signed note explaining the absence.

However, senior students are requested to provide a medical certificate for their absence. Without supporting

documentation, student achievement will be based on work or drafts that had been submitted to the teacher prior to

the due date only.

Students absent on a due date while attending off campus courses are responsible for arranging with their class

teacher or the curriculum Head of Department for submission of assessment tasks prior to the due date. In the case

of supervised examinations, students are responsible for arranging to complete the task in the next timetabled

lesson.

Extension of due dates and special consideration can be negotiated on a case to case basis with the curriculum Head of

Department. A copy of the Assessment Policy can be found on the School website or in the Student Organiser. If you

have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please feel free to contact the school.

Attendance Matters All schools in Queensland are committed to providing safe and supportive learning environments for all students which

address their educational needs. Research confirms a strong link between attendance and student outcomes. For this rea-

son we place high expectations around our students’ attendance. We rely on our community, parents, students and school

staff to support us in ensuring that each student attends school everyday, all day .

Glenala State High School expects students to attend school every

day of the school year. If students are unable to attend school it is

for reasons of sickness, bereavement or events of cultural signifi-

cance only. Students, parents and members of the community may

report an absence in the following ways:

Ring the Student Absences phone number 3877 4241

Reply text to the automated text message

E-mail [email protected]

Send a signed note with the student to be handed to their That’s Life Teacher.

M. Jacobs

Director of Student Achievement (Senior)

YEAR TO DATE

AVERAGE ATTEND-

ANCE

90.7%

YEAR 7 94.3%

YEAR 8 89.2%

YEAR 9 87.0%

YEAR 10 91.8%

YEAR 11 88.3%

YEAR 12 93.8%

SCHOOL TARGET MINIMUM 92%

A set routine can help with getting your child to school on

time each day:

Have a set time to go to bed

Have a set time to get out of bed

Have uniform, school bag and lunch ready the night

before

Have a set time for starting and finishing breakfast

Set a time for daily homework activities

Speak about school positively

Be firm, send your child to school every school day

including their birthday and the last day of term!

Please contact your child’s Year Coordinator to discuss

support around school attendance.

Ask your student about their attendance; Is your student attending 100%

If not, is there a legitimate reason (such as illness/

medical, or bereavement)?

How can we together improve your student’s at-

tendance?

mailto:[email protected]

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News From Junior Secondary

It has been a wonderful start to 2018 for our Junior Secondary students. We have been particularly impressed

with our Year 7 cohort, who have arrived in perfect school uniform, fully prepared for learning in the

classroom. Thank you to all our parents for your support. Our Year 7’s have been very keen and enthusiastic

about their experiences in High School; below are some of their thoughts:

“The first time I entered Glenala SHS I was really nervous and also anxious about what was going to happen.

After meeting new friends and teachers, I felt very secure. The teachers here are very nice and have interesting

personalities and stories. I also like the Senior School. They’re very kind and welcoming. Coming to Glenala

SHS was the best thing ever!!” (Talynna Pen 7E)

“Glenala is a great school, with a number of activities to do during, before or after school. I was nervous but

also excited at the same time. The best thing I like is the staff, because they make everyone want to learn and

that is great. I love the teacher I have and wish all teachers could be the same!!” (Sean Woods 7E)

“On my first day of school, I was nervous. However, when I made friends, I started to feel comfortable at

Glenala so it became fun. My favourite thing about Glenala is the tuckshop – it’s the best! The teachers and

students are also the best. Thank you Glenala for a great start.” (Ashton Chan Mow 7E)

“Glenala SHS is like stepping into a new world of education”. My first day here was like any other person

starting High School; I felt really anxious. I got lost so many times, but thanks to the teachers and Senior

students I found my way. I enjoy being here because of the new opportunities I have and the welcoming people

who work at and attend this school.” (Kelly Pham 7E)

Year 7 BBQ Meet and Greet: Last Thursday evening, we held a very successful Meet and Greet BBQ for our

Year 7 parents. It was wonderful to see so many parents here supporting our school. Our parents had the

opportunity to speak to their child’s teachers, visit their That’s Life classroom, be introduced to a number of

key staff, and enjoy a BBQ at the end.

Glenala SHS District Spelling Bee: On Wednesday 14th March, 2018, Glenala SHS will be hosting our very

first District Spelling Bee. We are inviting our feeder Primary schools to participate, however our Year 7

students will also be invited to compete for a trophy and a runner up medal. Please encourage your child to see

Ms Bajwa in R Block if they are interested in competing.

N. Bajwa

Director of Student

Achievement (Junior)

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JUNIOR STAR: All students in the Junior School will receive a Junior Star badge at the end of Year 9

during a special awards ceremony. In order to achieve this, students need to achieve the following: A pass in all three core subject: Maths, English and Science

A pass in at least two elective subjects. Students in Years 7 and 8 should be working hard in their subjects, so that when they reach Year 9, the

Junior Star is an achievable goal. Please encourage your child if they are experiencing difficulties to attend our

Homework Club on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon in the Library from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. Additionally,

if they are struggling with Maths, there is assistance available in the Maths Help room, which runs during

lunchtimes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in upper B Block. Leadership opportunities: That’s Life Captains in Years 7 and 8: Students in Years 7 and 8 will soon be offered

with a wonderful opportunity to become a That’s Life Captain. Application forms will be handed out during the

middle of Term One. Students will be interviewed by our staff, before a final announcement of successful

students is made early next term. Students will have duties such as helping out on the Student Council, reading

notices during That’s Life, running the Year 7 assembly, and various other Leadership roles in the school. There

will be two That’s Life captains selected for each That’s Life class in Years 7 and 8. Hearing Tests: Hear and

Say Australia will be conducting hearing tests for our Year 7 students in our Library on Monday 5th and Tuesday

6th March, 2018. These tests are free, and will provide vital information about your child’s ability to hear clearly.

If you have not received a consent form, please contact the school so that this can be arranged.

Nancy Bajwa

Director of Student Achievement (Junior)

JUNIOR

STAR!!!!

Year 7 What a smooth start to the year for our Year 7s. All staff have all been very impressed with the high standard of

uniform and overall preparedness for school. Additionally, the students have quickly settled into the Glenala

routines and procedures. Many students are now taking advantage of the various lunchtime activities available to them. These include

handball, chess, drumming lessons, art, dance and library to name a few. The handball games have become very

competitive and now draw quite a large crowd. For those interested in that extra bit of help with their studies,

there is a maths help room available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in addition to our homework club after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Many of the topics and subject areas being covered this term are new and quite different to those covered in Year

6. All students should be reviewing their work each night so they have a better understanding of the lessons. This

will also help prepare them for the following day. Teachers are always more than willing to assist students who

ask for help. Parent / teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd May. A graded report will be sent home at the end

of Term 1 to give parents and carers feedback on their child’s progress. If you have any concerns don’t hesitate to

contact teachers any time before then. The academic progress of any student is always dependent upon teachers,

parents and carers working positively together. David Hamilton

Year 7 Coordinator

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Hi, my name is Andrew Keogh and

I am the Year 11 Coordinator for

2018. I have been teaching at

Glenala SHS since 2014 in the HPE

and Maths Faculty and I am proud

to call myself a Gladiator. This term

saw the Year 11’s enter their first

year of Senior Schooling. This is

quite a big jump up from Year 10,

with class work being more

demanding and expectations around becoming leaders of

the school a little daunting at times. However, the cohort

has adapted very well to these demands thus far. Encourag-

ingly, our attendance has improved on the levels of Year 10

but we expect to see the Year 11’s increase their attendance

even more and reach the schools target of 92% or above. In order to assist students with identifying their chosen

career pathway the Year 11’s will have a number of guest

speakers presenting to them over the coming year. This will

include representatives from a number of universities, as

well as from the defence force and school representatives.

Our aim is to prepare our students for life after school. The

students will also be in the privileged position to help elect

the leaders of the school for 2019 later in the year and so the

time has arrived for every student to show their own

leadership qualities. I am looking forward to a great year

with this amazing group of young people. I can be contacted in the Maths Staffroom, by phone -

3877-4214 or by email – [email protected]. A.Keogh

Year 11 Coordinator

My name is Sarah Laurie and I am the

Year 12 Coordinator for 2018. This is

my third consecutive year with the

cohort and I am enjoying seeing them

mature and grow into well-rounded

young adults.

This year is going to be a busy year for

the Year 12’s and it is going to go by

quickly. The OP Pathway students will

be busy preparing for the QCS, handing in quality assessment

and studying for upcoming exams. The Vocational Pathway

students will be busy gaining QCE points in their respective

subjects and completing their traineeships. The Year 12’s also

have Graduation, Formal and the Mystery Tour to look

forward to at the end of the year.

A big congratulations needs to go out to the following stu-

dents who were inducted at the Leadership Ceremony on

Monday 12th February. I am sure you will all do Glenala

proud and represent us to the highest standards possible and

for that we are grateful.

S. Laurie

Year 12 Coordinator

My name is Tom Rynne and I

am the Year 9 Coordinator for

2018. I have been teaching at

Glenala since 2015, and was

fortunate enough to be Year 8

Coordinator for these same

students last year. This year I

have enjoyed the challenge of

being Year 9 Coordinator and

am looking forward to what

these leaders of the Junior

School can achieve this year. Last year’s focus was for

students to become more independent and relying on

themselves, this year we are aiming to have students

begin to work towards their long term goals. In 2018

Year 9 students can look forward to learning more about

long term goals and the path to get their. At the end of

last year students applied, interviewed, and spoke in front

of their peers before this years Junior Leaders were voted

in.

Please help as we try to work together to create hard

working and independent young people as they begin to

take charge of their futures through regular attendance,

excellent uniforms and high expectations.

T. Rynne

Year 9 Coordinator

[email protected]

Year 10 students have made a

strong start to the year, acclimatis-

ing quickly to life in the senior

school. As year 10 co-ordinator I

am proud to see them face the

many challenges that a new

system can pose with persever-

ance and commitment to learning.

Our personalised education

program this year is centred on

preparing them for the very important SET plan process in

term 3, where students will select the final pathways in their

senior schooling journey. There is a focus on goal setting

and post schooling options, as well subjects such as safe

technology use, respectful relationships and study skills.

Our goal for the year is to develop the skills and character

required for success in any avenue they feel best suited to. I

ask that parents begin the conversation early so that

together we can support your student to pursue whichever

pathway they choose to follow.

L. Arnold

Year 10 Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]

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My name is Brenton O’Neill and I am

the Year 8 Coordinator for 2018. I

have been teaching at Glenala since

2012 but have been around the school

in other capacities since 2009, initially I

taught History, Geography and HPE, I

am still teaching both Geography and

HPE. For the past three years I have

been the sport coordinator and I am

looking forward to the opportunity to work with our Year 8

students this year.

So far this year I have enjoyed the challenge of being Year 8

Coordinator and have tried to instil in the students the idea of

becoming more independent. This means being responsible

for themselves in terms of their uniform, explaining absences

and being prepared for learning every day. In 2018 Year 8

students can look forward to learning more about becoming

responsible young adults and finding the balance between

schooling and social life. Towards the end of this students

will be able to apply and be interviewed for leadership posi-

tions that will begin in Year 9.

There is a lot to look forward to this year as we work together

to create hard working and independent young people as they

begin to take charge of their futures through regular attend-

ance, excellent uniforms and high expectations.

B. O’Neill

Year 8 Coordinator

Important Upcoming Dates for Year 12 Students

Senior Jerseys arriving Monday 19th February

Note: Year 12’s if you did not order a jersey and wish to, please speak to Miss Laurie.

The final jersey order will be sent on Friday 9th March. Inala PCYC is offering a number of Glenala SHS students the opportunity to

gain learner hours. If you currently have your learner licence and experiencing

difficulty in gaining hours (no car at home, no one able to teach you) please see

Miss Laurie by Friday 23rd February. There are only a limited number of spots

available so please get in early so you don’t miss out. Homework Club – Every Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm – 4:15pm. If you

would like help with updating your resume, applying for jobs online, applying

for a TFN please see Miss Laurie to organise a time during Homework Club.

My name is David Hamilton and I

am the Year 7 Coordinator. I have

been teaching for nearly twenty

years, mostly in the Inala and

Acacia Ridge area. I re-entered

teaching after working for many

years as a manager in retailing.

This experience has helped me

understand what it is employers

look for in prospective employees; smartly dressed, keen

to learn, well-spoken and respectful. These qualities are

strongly encouraged at Glenala High School and are seen

in the very high standard of dress, behaviour and attitude

to learning exhibited by our Year 7 students. We have

had a smooth start to the year and we look forward to a

very productive year with such wonderful young people.

D. Hamilton

Year 7 Coordinator

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Student Services

As the 2018 school year starts gets into full swing the Student Services Team would like to welcome back exist-

ing students and their families and we would also like to extend the welcome to our new students and their fami-

lies. We hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years break. The Student Services Team are here to

support the students, their families and staff to ensure that all students engage with schooling and ensure they

receive and education. If you believe there may be anything that is affecting your schooling please don’t hesitate

to contact any of the Student Services Team members below.

WHO?

WHEN?

WHY?

Mr Jeffrey Bahr Director of Student Engagement /

Year 8 Administrator

Monday – Friday

Student Support, Behaviour and

Engagement Support

Ms Helen Broderick Head of Education Services

Monday – Friday

Students with Disabilities Support,

Learning Support

Mr James Brewer Success Coach / Year 11

Administrator

Monday – Friday

Mentoring, Advocate and Facilita-tor for Disengaged Students

Ms Carole Grant Community Education Counsellor

Monday – Friday

Aboriginal & Torres Strait

Islander Student Support

Mr Niall Williamson Guidance Officer

Monday – Friday

Personal Counselling, Careers

Counselling

Ms Lorraine Wallis Guidance Officer

Monday and Tuesday

Personal Counselling, Careers

Counsel-ling

Mr Bruce Manu-Sione Pasifika Liaison

Monday – Friday

Pasifika & Maori Student Support

Mr Anton Punivai School Chaplain

Monday – Wednesday

Personal Support, Spiritual

Support

Ms Inge Alberts Youth Support Co-ordinator

Monday – Thursday

Personal Support, Link to Accom-

modation and Financial Support

Senior Constable Paul Emr School Based Police Officer

Monday – Friday

Student Support, Community Link to Queensland Police Service

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Awards Ceremony On Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th of February we celebrated the academic achievements of students from semester 2 2017. It

was wonderful that Kyle Ryan, 2016 graduate and OP1 student was able to attend and address the assembly. Students who

received 5 Bs were awarded a bronze gem, 3 Bs and 2 As received a silver and 5 A’s received a gold. We were incredibly

proud to present a total of 148 gems at these two events. Congratulations to all students recognised for your academic

achievements. We hope to see you, and many more students, awarded gems again next semester. We strongly encourage

students to talk to their teachers to find out where they can make improvements and qualify for this recognition.

At these same assemblies we acknowledged and inducted the wonderful 2018 student leadership team. The team is as

follows; School Captains

Benjamin Wertheim

Janice Mauinatu

Senior Leaders

Lale Leota Zsaskia Nanai

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leader

Justin Roe

Junior Secondary Leaders Rosey Bonner Jerrett

Gursimran Kaur Zion Potofou Emily Tran

Junior Secondary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Leaders

Jayden Brett Tia Chapman

Student Council Executive

President Lite Togia

Secretary Ella Toomey

Treasurer Sophia Tuita

Bradman House Captains

Khieateya Ginger-Delaney TJ Ki

Son Tran

Junior Bradman House Captains

Nora Nono

Vosailangi Sikalu

Freeman House Captains

Keren Tuanna Samuel Niyongere

Shardae Tekii

Junior Freeman House Captains

Nazihah Ali

Annie Goatley

Lewis House Captains

Hayden Burley – Tairi Elizabeth Puleiku Jerish Tanuvasa

Junior Lewis House

Captains

Leatoalake Iuni Heleina Welge

Arts Captains

Regina Sola

Bevi Leo

Mitchell Mahoney

Jennifer Ngo

Junior Arts Captain

Ula Togia

Senior Mentors

Hayden Burley – Tairi

Khieateya Ginger-Delaney

Saalihah Mohammed

Tina Huynh

Samuel Niyongere

Elizabeth Puleiku

Patricia Simi

Regina Sola

Fete Sopoaga

Anjelica Tiai

Shardae Tekii

Jerish Tanuvasa

Jenny Trang

Sandra Tran

I am looking forward to working with this wonderful group of

leaders throughout the year. Ms Iszlaub

Communications and Events Co-Ordinator

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The Glenala Trade Skills Centre has opened its training room doors on Thursday and Friday in Term 1 to Axiom

College to deliver a CERT III in Health Services. This program is open to community and recent school leavers. For

inquiries to this program, contact Mrs Gibney on 38774222

As of the 19th of February, Skills Tech will be delivering a CERT II qualification in

Automotive Vocational Preparation (Heavy Vehicle). Twenty eight students from GSHS

are keen to get their hands dirty, learning about heavy vehicle and in particular on a truck

donated by IVECO at the GTSC.

STUDENTS MUST WEAR CORRECT PPE GEAR

Term two will see Cert II in Logistics start also at the Trade Skills Centre. Both Cert II

Automotive and Logistics courses have been popular with the current year 11 students with

hope of some good work experience to be completed in the holidays and an opportunity to

secure traineeships towards the end of year 11.

School Based Traineeship (SAT’S) opportunities have been advertised. All year 10 and 11

students are encouraged to apply. SAT’s gives students an excellent opportunity to try a

vocation whilst at school. Student are treated like an employee and expected to adhere to the expectations of the business/

employer. Many students in the past have secured employment through traineeship programs.

I look forward to another rewarding year. I encourage students to keep an eye on School based Traineeship opportunities

and to work on their resume’s.

Finally, all Year 10, 11 and 12 must have the USI number created as soon as possible. Students must see Ms. Marina

KINGHAM in the library with correct ID to do this. The due date has been extended to Friday the 23rd of February.

Parents, That’s Life teachers are encouraged to remind students to bring their ID’s please.

S. Gibney

Senior Schooling HOD

Senior Schooling News We were very happy with the Senior School data released in December. The highlight

being, 100% of our 2017 year 12 students gained QCE’s. Students who applied for

tertiary studies through QTAC were offered a spot with only two students not taking

the offers as they both went in full time employment.

Contact has been made with nearly all 2017 school leavers from last year and it’s

pleasing to report that most non tertiary bound students are either engaged in other

studies for example completing Cert III courses or engaged in the GET SET READY

for Work programs. Many have also secured employment through opportunities they

engaged in whilst at school or just were successful in applying for advertised jobs. A

large number of students are also attending TAFE courses.

All in all, so far 2017 school leavers seem on track to achieve their personal goals.

Glenala again has put forward students in the Education Departments School plus

VET equals Employment (SVETE) programs. Known often as the “8”programs, they

are designed to create pathways to employment for students. This programs are only

available to year 12 students. Glenala has 3 students in the STYL8 program, 1 in

MARIN8, 3 in CULTIV8, 10 in GENR8 and 3 in TECN8 this year. Students will be

committing over three terms with the hope of securing possible employment at the

end.

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A warm welcome to all our parents and students. The Science Department is flourishing! This year we have

4 new teachers joining our department:-

Science Department

Year 9 Science - Indigenous

STEM - Burn and Grow

Looking at the effect of fire on

native seed germination

2018 will mark my 7th year here at Glenala and I am looking forward to working with our wonderful students.

This year we are introducing a ‘Science Ambassador’ in partnership with Griffith University. Applications close

Friday 23rd February. Please see Ms Wade or Mrs Gantimuroff for an application form.

A. Gantimuroff

HOD Science

Ms Hepple Ms March Dr Keyse Ms Wade

Once again we have started the year with hands on activities and encourage all our student to have a go. The

Year 7’s already have their first excursion planned to the Planetarium. Closing date for this is March 6th (50

places available only).

Year 11 and 12 Science in Practise – Bush Survival

Drinking water from trees and Brainstorming idea of why food is important

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Humanities Department

The Humanities Department has had a very exciting start to the year with the creation of an individual head of

department for Humanities and a brand new staff room, located in the Library. Although not all Humanities

teachers are based in the new staffroom, it is very valuable to have a home for these important subjects.

Members of the faculty that are based in the staffroom are: Amanda Lund (acting Head of Department Term 1),

Cassandra Evile, Ellen Kitching, Koke Leleisiuao, Scott Coombs and Jessica Owens. If students need to see a

teacher they should come to the glass door at the front of the building.

Starting high school can often be confronting, however, the Year 7 students are settling right in, working

together to think of solutions for water crises all around the world. Water scarcity is a real thing issue that they

are going tackle in their assessment research booklet.

Vikings are the topic of discussion in Year 8 History at the moment. Did you know Erik the Red was a famous

Viking, named after his bright, red hair, and despite popular culture, Vikings did not have horns on their

helmets? The students learnt quickly to dispel this myth!

Meanwhile, Year 9 History students are currently studying The Industrial Revolution and how far we have come

as a nation. The Geography class is looking at the all-important topics of Biomes and food security. After all,

food is what fuels our students’ curiosity and learning!

In Year 10, History students are learning about the perils and Australia’s involvement in World War II. Here,

they learn about how the war started and the many other problems that arose during the era, such as the Great

Depression - money was so useless, people used it as wallpaper. It seems people liked their money where they

could see it… literally.

Wellbeing is such an important topic that should be discussed in every household; just ask the Year 10

Geography students, who are busy researching, compiling data and fast becoming experts in the matter.

Using prior knowledge from Year 10, our Senior Modern History students are investigating Post World War II

Conflict and the rise of Hitler.

On the other hand, readers are sure to have noticed the sudden change in temperate recently – that’s climate

change, and it’s definitely impacting us. Senior Geography students are busily looking into this, so be sure to

ask one of them why we are heating up so much and how we can all play a part in making a difference in the

environment. After all, we only have one Earth to live on.

The year has got off to a great start in all year levels. Assessment planners have been sent home with all classes

working hard towards the first task. If you have any questions or need anything, the Head of Department is

located in the Library and always happy for a chat.

A. Lund

HOD Humanities

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Arts Department

Welcome back to 2018! Already students in The Arts have taken up the

challenge to ‘be involved’ in a range of co-curricular activities on offer this

year. Students have signed up and turned up to lunchtime clubs across the

Arts areas. Our timetable of activities across the week is: Tuesday - Vocal Group and Visual Art Club

Wednesday – Instrumental Music lessons, Drumline lessons and

rehearsals and Stage Band

Thursday – Dance Troupe and Media Club

Friday – Guitar Club and Tech Crew (alternate weeks). All students are welcome to join these groups – our motto is ‘Inclusive not

Exclusive’!! Already our talented singers have performed at three school events – the

Year 7 Meet and Greet, and the Senior and Junior Academic and Induction

Ceremonies. Congratulations and thanks to Ula, Lite, Bevi, Regina, Jerish,

EJ, Joshua, Elisara, Miranda, Hannah, Janice and Luisa for their very

professional performances at these events.

Glenala’s Got Talent is scheduled for Thursday 31 May (Term 2 Week 7).

Excitement is building as students are already rehearsing acts for audition in Week 6 of this term. Make sure

you save the date - only 500 seats will be available and we always sell out quickly. Tickets will be available

from Term 2 Week 4. C. Hayward

My name is Brian Shoesmith and I teach

Drama and the Arts at Glenala this year. I

have been teaching for the past 5 years at a

range of locations. I have recently been

teaching in Western Queensland in

Chinchilla. I have a background in theatre,

acting and singing. I am thoroughly enjoying

my time at Glenala and have found the

students to be extremely talented within the Arts and I look

forward to meeting you very soon. B Shoesmith

The Arts and Drama Teacher

Hello! My name is Lisa Holden and I am

teaching Dance and The Arts in 2018. I

have been in the teaching profession for

10 years and have transferred from Bribie

Island to Glenala S.H.S this year. I have

many interests in addition to dancing

including; humanitarian aid work, play-

ing netball, and going to the theatre. I am enjoying being

part of The Arts faculty and am excited to see our students

perform at GGT next term. L. Holden

Dance and The Arts Teacher

I’m Mr Jason Zadkovich and for over 20 years I have been working professionally in the creative

industries as a performer, composer, producer, engineer, technician and educator. I have been

involved in the successful production of recordings, sound manipulation and editing for businesses

such as Currency Press, The Lateral Music Company, QUT, The University of Queensland.

Queensland Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre Company, Opera Queensland, QPAC, Brisbane

Powerhouse and the Queensland Art Gallery. I have also been responsible for live sound production

for numerous venues, theatres and convention centers throughout Queensland, Australia and overseas. In my

professional work, I have developed a thorough knowledge and practical expertise in jazz, classical and contemporary

compositional techniques and I featured as a guitarist on the AFC film “Traveling Light” 2003 and The Ten Tenors

2004 CD release “Larger than Life”. Currently, I play lead guitar in a band called Empyre. I’m really looking forward

to working with the talented students here at Glenala.

J. Zadkovich

Music and The Arts Teacher

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We have had a fantastic start to 2018 and our focus on improving the Literacy of all of our students. Reading has been the

main focus at Glenala over the past few years, ensuring that students are equipped with Reading strategies to independently

navigate texts. Committed to improving the Reading of all of our students, the focus continues to be in all subject areas

and units of work.

This year we also turn our attention to Writing and the necessity for all students to improve the communication of their

ideas and thoughts. We have been lucky enough to secure some fantastic help from the experts at Write that Essay who

have already been working hard with our staff and students.

We are just 4 weeks into 2018 and have already implemented the following:

Staff workshops around sentence types and paragraph writing.

Engaging students in more writing opportunities.

Dr. Ian Hunter attended our Whole School Junior and Senior Assemblies, launching the writing approach with our

students.

Writing coaches have begun assisting teachers in classes, introducing students to the new sentence types.

Coaches have been working with our Year 12 QCS students in a ‘Go for Gold’ program.

We consider this a fantastic opportunity to give students more resources to add to their ‘educational toolkit and, of course,

we want to take you along for the ride! I aim to provide you with the information about what we are implementing at

school so you too can use it in your conversations at home with your student.

I am looking forward to another fantastic year with the enthusiastic staff of Glenala dedicated to improving the Literacy of

all students. Write your heart out.

Kelly Stephenson

Acting English/Literacy HOD

Write your Heart out!!

Example # 1- The VERY SHORT SENTENCE (only 3-5 words). This sentence immediately grabs the attention of the

reader and has impact. It can be used at the beginning, middle or end of work.

Eg. Writing is fun. This year we aim to reengage our students with writing. We would love your help.

Dr Hunter from Write that Essay launches our Whole School Writing Approach at Assembly

Glenala staff working collaboratively on

improving writing strategies.

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English Department Courage and adversity. News media and bias. Speculative Fiction. Technology demonstrations. Documentary

analysis. Macbeth: Power, Ambition and Gender. Planning celebrations. These are the topics our English students

have been studying in their classes this Term.

I am extremely excited to be back in the Acting English HOD position for 2017, with HOD A. Deen on Maternity

Leave. We have a wonderful team of English teachers who have hit the ground running and are providing

fantastic and engaging lessons for your student/s.

We welcome Ellen Kitching, Jillian Stevens and Libby Cooper to the English team this year, as they join the

Gladiators in improving Literacy outcomes for all of our students.

Staff are working hard to provide hands on lessons, whilst also implementing Reading and Writing strategies

within their lessons. Behind the scenes, we are mapping the Junior curriculum and preparing for the new QCE

system and Senior English Syllabuses design, with staff attending workshops to upskill and build capacity at the

beginning of the year. The rest of the year will see us mapping out engaging units and working out which texts

will be studied in Years 11 and 12.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself or my staff if you have any concerns at all with your student. We are

more than happy to help.

Reflection: Is your child reading anything at the moment? Encourage them to borrow a book from our Library

and engage in reading each day for at least 30 mins!! This will improve their reading skills and vocabulary.

Not to mention, opening up a whole new world of imagination and creativity!!

K. Stephenson

Acting English/Literacy HOD

Vietnamese Liaison Coordinator

Do you have any goals or resolutions that you may want to embark on but aren’t sure when to start? Wait no

further, this is the year to do so. The Year of the Dog.

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! The phrase in Vietnamese, translates to “Happy New Year” and this year is said to be the

perfect year to start new ventures, goals and any other dreams you wish to achieve!

Grabbing goals by the tail can keep us so busy that we often forget to stop and paws – let me take this time to

introduce myself – as the Vietnamese Liaison Coordinator. While I have been an English and Humanities teacher

at Glenala for 5 years, this is my second year in the role. A role that has allowed me to communicate and network

with parents, as well as the wider community. I also foresee any Vietnamese events at school, invite special guests

to ceremonies, as well as touch base and check up on the well-being of the students. My support ranges across all

grades, whether it’s Year Seven students needing some help settling in to high school or Year 12 students

requiring guidance with pathways; there is no problem that is too far-fetched.

If you have any concerns, questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me, and I will assist you where I

can.

I am contactable through the school’s number (3877 4222) or email, [email protected] (number zero after ‘jttra’).

To a prosperous and goal-fulfilling year.

Jo (Trúc) Tran

Vietnamese Liaison Coordinator

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Technology Department

Business Department: The Business Department has gained an expert addition to the faculty - Mrs Mandy Wildie.

She comes to our school with a vast amount of Business, Finance and Accounting expertise

in the Senior Schooling sector.

Year 10 Business & Year 11 Business Studies - Mandy Wildie

What is the Economy? Who are the participants? How does the Financial Industry work and, what risks and

rewards exist when saving, investing, borrowing and spending? The 10 Business Studies students are working

both independently and in small groups to tackle these issues and a great deal more. They are learning what

global events impact on our day-to-day cost of living and ways to minimise the losses in difficult times. Along

with the knowledge they are learning - or in many cases extending their ability to - use computers, through

creation of documents in MS Word, Publisher, Excel and email.

While the 10 Business students are looking at the “big picture” the 11 Business students have narrowed their

focus to the features of customer service in the tourism industry. They are examining how to deliver a quality

service also, how important it is to handle complaints effectively and efficiently, especially now in an age of

social media and instant blogging. A bad review can have a very big ripple effect and impact on bookings,

income and livelihoods. The students have found some interesting case studies and statistics about the handling

of complaints and are busy learning how to write policies for businesses to avoid the complaints in the first place.

Prevention, certainly better than cure.

Business Communication & Technology (BCT) & Tourism - Vanessa Brownhill/Lisa Benedetti

The Year 9 Economics & Business (ECB) are the first cohort to study under the Australian Curriculum and they

are presently investigating “What makes a successful Business”? This will prepare them for the new SATE

subject of Business in 2019. Year 11 Senior students in the Authority subject BCT are delving into Business Ethics, including the high

standard of conduct that is expected of all business organizations. They have looked

at a number of scenarios to identify unethical behavioural practices in a variety of

business settings. This has led to robust discussions regarding our very own stand-

ards of behaviour of certain current prominent Australian politicians that have been

appearing in the media over the past weeks; something to ponder. Moving forward, Year 12 BCT students are reviewing Industrial Relations in the

Workplace so that they are aware of their own rights and responsibilities when they too enter the workplace at

the end of this year. Another life-long skill learnt at school to carry forward; great things happen at school.

On the other side of Business is the subject for all those students with far away destinations in

their thoughts; Tourism. Year 11 students are busy planning short domestic trips using on line

travel sites and consolidator websites such as Webjet booking.com and TripAdvisor. They will

definitely develop useful skills for post school adventures!

Mrs Ballin’s Year 12 Tourism students are reviewing iconic advertisements

highlighting Australia to the world. Some of us might remember the famous catch

-phrase shouted from many a Sydney tourist hot spot by Celebrity Actor/

Comedian, Paul Hogan ”Come on over and I’ll throw another shrimp on the

Barbie!” Some of our students may be too young to remember these in their

prime, but for those of us that do, these advertisements began a wave of tourism

from the United States to our shores that continues today to flourish.

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The topic of Social Media and Online Marketing is perhaps more familiar with our

students as this is the ‘now’ way of communicating on every level. Marketing in

tourism has taken advantage of this platform to promote everything from Short Getaway

Experiences to Extravagant Around the World Cruises; all destinations/experiences can

be facilitated via the many platforms that Social Media entertains today.

Digital Technology – Lorissa Funnel

The new Australian Curriculum in Digital Technologies is been developed for our Junior cohort this year. The

Year 10 Digital Technology students are creating a variety of collages using coding and fixing games with

code. Lots of exciting times ahead for these young people and the changing face of skills and knowledge in

the workplace. New types of employment are emerging on a daily basis.

The Vocational Pathways offered at GSHS (VET) in the Business Department is Certificate

I (ICT10115) & II (CT20115) in Information Digital Media & Technology (IDMT). These

students are presently learning the art of photography and digital media in the 21 century.

Once again, these skills may be continued post school, such as a TAFE qualifications or

Tertiary Degrees; the sky is the limit.

In Mrs Ballin’s Year 8 ICT class, students are developing their skills in Microsoft

(MS) Excel. After consultation with outside businesses, it is evident that this

program is advantageous for our students ‘tool box’ of skills. Moving into Term 2,

they will change focus to Coding; the skill that makes it possible for us to create

computer software, apps and websites. Web browsers, the apps on your phone,

Facebook, and all websites – they're all made with code.

Challenge: Using only drawings, show how you would make a piece of toast;

remember you are not allowed to use any written words.

eSTEAM – Miss Caiti

The video highlights some of the eSTEAM students starring as themselves in their future employment roles;

discussing how the grant would assist them in preparing for these future careers. This video will be shown on

Assembly in Week 5 for all to delight in.

The Technology Faculty welcomed our newest member of staff at the start of 2018, Miss

Caiti Wade. To kick off this new curriculum, she and her class have created a 1 minute

video to apply for the Hewlett Packard and Code Camp Kids Fund of a $10,000 Grant for

the purchase of HP products to assist with learning new technologies of the 21st Century.

Progress of the Grant Proposal will be revealed in March; stay tuned!

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If it takes 10 minutes to pan- fry 1 steak; 5

minutes each side and only 2 steaks will fit

in your pan; what is the shortest possible

time it will take to fry 3 steaks?

How do you cut a bundt cake into 8 equal pieces using only 3

knife cuts?

Food, Design & Technology/ Hospitality

Term 1 has welcomed Ms Susanna Rogers to the Home

Economics Department; she is replacing Mrs Nirmala

Prasad who is on leave.

Ms Rogers has stepped seamlessly into the Junior Food,

Design & Technology classroom; engaging students in

the new Australian Curriculum with enthusiasm and vigor. Lots of investigation and design plans being

developed to bring about optimum outcomes in the kitchen.

The Year 8 FDT students are learning about the Design Process and how to navigate their way hygienically and

safely in the kitchen. They will apply their newly developed skills to produce a variety of quality products

suitable for adolescents. For Term 2 they will investigate cultural influences on products that come in a

‘parcel’; think sausage roll and you are there! Only they will fuse 2 cultural flavours/techniques together to

produce their very own parcel product snack. Feeling hungry?

Year 9 FDT students have looked at how our food is marketed and what influences our choices; some curious

analogies have been made. With the extreme heat upon us, it has not been a deterrent to our students to get into

the kitchen and turn up the heat. They have tasted the delights of making their

own Salad Wraps, a Homestyle Doner Kebab and Apple & Berry Crumble.

These have laid some foundation for honing their knife skills and general

hygiene & safety skills in a busy kitchen. All have made good progress in

working collaboratively together.

Our Hospitality students, led by Mrs Sharina Gibney (HOD Senior Schooling) and Ms

Rogers have been fine-tuning their expert barista skills in the art of coffee making. These

ventures have been available to staff and students before school from our very own café in

F Block. A little bit of a caffeine hit before Period 1 can do wonders for delivery! Try

it………………………I guarantee you’ll be back for more.

In a couple of weeks, the elegant ‘foodie’ event of High Tea will be available to all staff to savour as the

Hospitality students showcase their preparation and serving skills for all things enticing and delectable. An

array of finger sandwiches and petit fours will be showcased, along with the appropriate pot of tea/coffee as the

most favoured accompaniment.

And now some Numeracy Moments from the Home Economics Department; Happy Cooking!

Elizabeth Ballin

HOD Technolgy

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HPE Department The start of 2018 has been an exciting one. It has been excellent to see our students organised for class and

prepared for learning in HPE. The HPE staff have been impressed by our students commitment to learning, and

how well our students have been wearing the correct uniform. We have welcomed a whole new cohort of

students in year 7, and our staff are quickly getting to know all our students really well. But, not only have we

welcomed a whole new cohort of Gladiators to our great school, but we are also have two new additions to our

HPE teaching staff. Ms Barnes and Ms Kitching have taken time to answer a Fast Five Questions with Mr

Horsley

What are your teaching subject areas?

Ms Barnes – HPE

Ms Kitching - HPE, History, and teaching English as well

What school were you teaching at before Glenala SHS?

Ms Barnes - Bowen State High School, North QLD which is half way

between Townsville and Mackay.

Ms Kitching - I was teaching at Lockyer District State High School

What are your favourite sports?

Ms Barnes - I love watching rugby league and the footy show when the

seasons starts again. As far as playing sports, I like giving most things

a go and enjoy a bit of social competition.

Ms Kitching - Favourite sports are dancing, basketball and netball

What are your hobbies outside of school?

Ms Barnes - Crossfit, going for walks with my dogs, food – eating and baking healthy treats.

Ms Kitching - Outside of school I love training at the gym, going to the beach, and spending time with family

and friends

What are you most excited about at Glenala SHS?

Ms Barnes – I’m Looking forward to getting into some fitness sessions with my year 11/12 REC class and doing

an athletics unit in second term with my year 8’s.

Ms Kitching - I’m most excited about teaching Year 7 HPE, getting to know the students and helping them fit

into the school.

Sports for Schools

Coles will be running their Sports for Schools program over next few months. Every time you go shopping at

Coles, please make sure you request to receive Coles Sports for Schools vouchers. The more vouchers we

collect as a school, the more resources we can get for our HPE and Sports programs. Vouchers can be given to

your HPE teachers and a weekly amount will be announced at school assemblies to keep our students updated

on our progress over the term. Our goal for 2018 is to collect 5000 vouchers. This is a lofty goal, but I’m sure if

we all remember to ask for vouchers and give them to the PE teachers, we will be able to achieve this number.

T. Horsley

HPE HOD

Make sure you say hello if you see Ms Barnes

or Ms Kitching around Glenala SHS.

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LOOK AFTER OUR STUDENTS:

DRIVE SAFELY ALONG GLENALA ROAD ! Parents/caregivers are asked to note the following road safety tips:

1. Please don’t park on the yellow lines

2. Please don’t park in the school grounds to pick the student up/ drop off

3. Please follow the speed limit signs

4. Please be cautious when driving along Glenala Road

Thank you for your cooperation

Textbook and Resource Scheme

The purpose of the scheme is to ensure that all students have the necessary resources for their education, and to

save parents/caregivers money and the need to shop for textbooks, resources and materials.

Materials and services provided as part of the scheme will be issued when an agreement form is signed by a

parent/caregiver and a payment of $205 is paid for each participating student. The Textbook and Resource

Scheme fee, or a deposit of $50.00 for each participating student, is now due and can be paid as follows:

in full ($205.00), or

a minimum deposit of $50 in Term 1, 2018 which will entitle your student to borrow textbooks and receive

the student ID card, and

a payment plan for the remainder of the fees plus any outstanding fees

If you have outstanding fees, any payments made will be deducted from this debt first.

If you do not wish your student to participate in the Textbook and Resource Scheme, please phone the office to

make an appointment to see the Business Services Manager, so the appropriate paperwork can be completed. At

this appointment, a list of resources and textbooks will be provided to you, so you may purchase them for your

child.

There are some subjects in Years 10, 11 and 12 that incur a Subject Levy. These costs are in addition to the Text-

book and Resource Scheme. If your student is enrolled in these subjects, the levy will need to be paid by the end

of each term.

Payments can be made as follows:

at the school office between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

BPoint Online System,

by telephone (07 3877 4222), via EFTPOS, using a Visa or Mastercard.

there is an option to have deductions taken from Centrelink payments. Application forms can be obtained

from the school office.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Vukovic on (07) 38774222.

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