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ROCK POP MIME

On Saturday the 22nd of July, our talented Rock Pop Mime team competed against 5 other High Schools

at the Mackay Botanic Gardens Amphi Theatre. The audience was taken on a trip back to the nineties

to relive the most iconic moments from the epic TV series “Friends”. The dance was created by our

amazing seniors, Dana Bates and Bella Rethus, and our set was thoughtfully made by Miss King’s VPA

class. All of these talents combined created an imaginative and entertaining performance that was a

credit to Mirani State High School. All the students involved should be proud of their efforts. Go Mirani!

Valley Pride!

Siobhan Gray Dance and Drama Teacher

Mirani State High School

Newsletter Issue 7 - 2017

PRINCIPAL: Mr Scott Cage SENIOR SECONDARY DEPUTY : Ms Mari Simmonds:

MIDDLE SECONDARY DEPUTY: Mr Michael Post JUNIOR SECONDARY DEPUTY : Mrs Jodi Bonney

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 58 Mirani QLD 4754 PHONE: 49667111 FAX: 49667100

ABSENTEE LINE: 49667160 WEBSITES: www.miranishs.eq.edu.au

EMAIL: principal@miranishs.eq.edu.au www.myschool.edu.au

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/miranishs

Term 2 finished on a high with the running of our annual athletics carnival. Students who attended

demonstrated great sportsmanship and competitiveness, and by the end of the carnival earnt a lot

of points for their houses. A big congratulations to the following students on being crowned age

champions in their respective age groups:

As a result of their efforts, students who finished in the top 2 of an event will proceed to the next

level of competition. We would like to wish them the very best of luck for their upcoming Mackay

district trials.

There were also a number of record-breakers on the day, which will be confirmed and presented on

Sports Awards Night later in the year. Those students are to be especially commended for their

efforts.

Along with individual representation, there also comes team results. All four houses were in

contention for the title of winning house over the duration of the carnival, however for the second

time this year Aquila were victorious. The points were as follows:

From the Principal

This term is very busy for all students, especially for our Year 12 students who will be undertaking

important assessment for their Queensland Certificate of Education. Many will also sit the QCS test on

the 29th and 30th of August.

All students should be aware of how to improve their learning after parent-teacher interviews and

completing their review and improvement analysis at school. Every student now has two goals and

strategies to achieve their success. As the Year 12 students approach the end of their schooling, all

students are very aware that the opportunities outside the school gate are the result of their

achievement at school from Years 7 to 12. For all students, “Every Day Counts”.

Scott Cage

Age Girls Boys

12 Sara Burgess Luke Munchow

13 Jaydah Bullemor Koby Townsend / Riley Mackay

14 Rachael Norman Mason McGill / Cody Mollenhagen

15 Chloe Findlay Ethan Hardy

16 Rachel Silvestri Ethan Lewis

Open Mikaela Gee Bailey Camilleri

Athletics Overall Points

Aquila 4406

Orion 3741

Pegasus 3776

Taurus 4352

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The race for the overall winning house is still very close, so we look forward to seeing everyone at

the Cross Country Carnival which has been rescheduled to the last day of Term 3, 15th September.

Capricornia Selection

A big congratulations to Year 7 student Harry Fortescue, who has recently been selected to represent

the Capricornia region for softball. Harry will travel south to compete later in the year at the State

Titles. Well done and good luck!

Queensland Selection

Recently two of our Year 11 students travelled to Brisbane to compete in the Qld Schools Cross

Country Championships. Rachel Silvestri and Indiana Zarb competed extremely well and should be

commended on their efforts. Rachel was successful in finishing 6th in the race which has made her

eligible for state selection. She will now travel to Hobart in a few weeks to compete in the National

Championships. Well done girls, and good luck Rachel!

Run for MI Life

In 2017, Mirani SHS are hoping to support a local cause that is close to so many peoples’ hearts. The

annual ‘Run for MI Life’ is in memory of local man Matthew Ivory who committed suicide a few years

ago. This community fundraiser is an attempt to raise awareness about suicide preventions, and raise

much needed funds for vital community support services in the Mackay region. As a school, we are

hoping to enter a school team which consists of at least 15 members. If your student and/or your

family would like to participate, please collect a form from Miss Clancy in K block. It would be great

to see as many participants as possible demonstrating Valley Pride.

Brianna Clancy

Sports Coordinator and HPE Teacher

SPORTS UPDATE

P AND C UPDATE

STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL

We have recently had a number of incidents where parents have arrived at the school office looking

for their student who has messaged them that they are sick and want to go home. The office staff

has had no knowledge of the student being sick and the student is not in sick bay under the care of a

staff member. When this situation arises, admin staff will NOT go and find the student. We remind

you: Please instruct your student that if they are sick they MUST come to the school office and the

office staff will phone and make arrangements with you for your child to be collected.

This reflects the Education Department Duty of Care Policy for all students.

ATTENTION PARENT / CAREGIVER

EMAIL ADDRESSES

If you do not have access to an email account, hard copies can be picked up by you or your student

from the front office. If you have not already given the school your email address and you would like

to receive newsletters by email, please let the school know.

Alternatively, newsletters will be put on our website which we encourage you to visit.

http:www.miranishs.eq.edu.au/

STUDENT MESSAGES

Mirani State High School DOES NOT HAVE a pager system for students. Please arrange with your child

PRIOR TO SCHOOL any changes or appointments to their day. Only UNFORSEEN CRITICAL EMERGENT

messages will be delivered to students. The student is required to bring a note for his/her teacher

when leaving for an appointment.

UNIFORM SALE The student Council have a variety of pre-loved polo shirts for years 10-12, and formal shirts,

jumpers and cardigans for all year levels to sell at a cost of $5.00, $10.00, $15.00. If you are

interested, please come to the school office or tell your student to come and check the sizes that are

available or try one on.

TUTORING – MATHS AND ENGLISH Maths tutoring is on Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday – 3.10 to 4.00pm in D04

English tutoring is on Wednesday and Thursday – 3.15 – 4.00pm in the Library

ALERT NOTICE

Head lice have been detected in the school. It is extremely important for you to check your child’s

head for head lice TODAY. Keep checking every 2 days until there are no head lice found for 10

consecutive days.

If you do find head lice, commence effective treatment immediately and be sure to complete the

process of treatment. This will help prevent head lice from spreading. Teachers will reduce head-to-

head contact activities while head lice are known to be around.

Relief cleaners required for Mirani State High School Please phone Jodie Battese on 49667111

2ND AUGUST YEAR 7/8 DEADLY AUSTRALIANS

7TH - 18TH AUGUST YEAR 11 FLEXI WORK WEEK

7TH AUGUST YEAR 12 HEADSPACE

8TH AUGUST P AND C MEETING – 7.00 PM STAFF COMMON ROOM

9TH AUGUST FIRST AID COURSE

10TH AUGUST SENIOR MEGABAND

10TH AUGUST YEAR 10 SCIENCETIME

11TH AUGUST YEAR 11/12 SIP RIVER EXCURSION

12TH – 13TH AUGUST RELAY FOR LIFE

14TH – 18TH AUGUST SCIENCE WEEK

14TH AUGUST YEAR 7 GEOGRAPHY/SCIENCE EXCUSION

15TH AUGUST UNSW MATHS COMPETITION

16TH AUGUST FIRST AID COURSE

16TH AUGUST YEAR 11 CQU VISIT PERIOD 7/8

17TH AUGUST SEP TRAVEL TRAINING/LIFE SKILLS EXCURSION

Expansion of the National Immunisation Program.

QLD Health have advised that from July 1st all 10-19 year olds are eligible for free catch up

vaccinations of Boostrix, Adacel, MMRII, Priorix, HBVaxII, Engerix B, NeisVac, Polio, Gardasil,

Varivax etc. not dT.

Catch up program should be commenced before the 20th birthday.

Also funded for refugees and humanitarian entrants aged 20 years and over.

If your child requires any of these catch up vaccines please contact your GP to make an

appointment or Child and Family Health in Mackay on 48857750 to also make an

appointment.

Vanessa Gilmore

Youth Health Nurse

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

These cool mornings make the warm milo a popular treat on Thursday mornings. Brekky Club on a

Thursday has toast & spreads, muesli & yoghurt, fruit & milo. We take donations and love your

CHANGE FOR CHAPPIES. Thursday 2nd Lunch is another great time to lighten your wallet of all that

silver.

Later this Term, in partnership with Student Council, Chappie’s organising a COIN RELAY for Valley

Chaplaincy and the winning group gets a Pizza Lunch so watch out for more info on that.

Cheers in Christ

Rex the Chappie

Employment Opportunity for 17 to 25 year olds interested in Boilermaking

or Heavy Plant Fitter…

Salmon Earthmoving in Nebo is seeking 1 FULL TIME Boilermaker and 1 FULL TIME Heavy Plant Fitter

for an immediate start. Applicants must have a current drivers licence and be prepared to live in

Brisbane for the first couple of years of apprenticeship. The company would prefer applicants from

the Nebo area as they will be stationed there for the latter part of their apprenticeship. Contact

Cathryn Post on 49 667 104 for further details and application process.

Year 10 Work Experience

Please ensure transport is available for your student to attend their workplace for the week - 30th

October - 3rd November.

CQ University / TAFE

Do your students have questions about starting TAFE or University? We'd appreciate your support

in letting them know that CQ University Mackay's Open Day is on Saturday, 12 August.

With study area presentations, interactive activities and opportunities to chat to expert staff and

current students, there's never been a better time to visit CQ University Mackay.

To help keep your students informed, we've pulled together an overview for potential inclusion in

any school newsletter or updates, as well as an image to share on social media.

Contact Cathryn Post on 49 667 104 if you have any queries.

CHAPPIE / SENIOR SCHOOLING

Mirani’s Z Club is very proud to say that this year’s group of like-

minded young women are brighter and keener than ever. We

have just about tripled in size, in terms of members, since last

year and we hope to grow even more!

Zonta is a women’s club that meets every Friday lunchtime to

discus and brainstorm ideas about how we, as young women,

can make a difference in the lives of women and children

around the world. With Miss Ernst guiding us baby Zontonian’s

along, already we have been kicking goals and envisioning even

more projects for the year.

At the beginning of the year we were visited by the Zonta

members Gail Clark and Leanne Shepard to induct this year’s

executives, and new members to the club. Congratulations to

our executive team President - Chontelle Myers, Vice-President

- Bella Rethus, Treasurer - Taylah Paul, Secretary - Janee Emms.

Over this next semester we continue our fundraising efforts by selling chocolates to

support our sponsor child and Rafiki Mwema Girls Home in Kenya. Members will also

participate in the 40 Hour Famine to raise awareness and money to end world hunger.

Students will also be running a stationary drive in conjunction with the CWA, and these

items will be sent to schools of Papa New Guinea. An additional project this term will

be to assemble birthing kits that will be distributed to women in third world countries

to provide women with basic clean materials for them to use during childbirth. This

semester will be a very busy and rewarding one, and we can’t wait to achieve more

great things.

Mirani Z Club

Continuing efforts

Beginning 2017

During semester one, members have continued to fundraise by

making and selling icy cups and purple ribbons in support of

International’s Women’s Day. In recognising International Women’s

day Z club members provided a delicious morning tea for all staff.

Additionally, a handful of members were privileged to attend the

Zonta Club of Mackay’s International Women’s Day brunch. This

allowed us to connect with other Z clubs from schools within the

Mackay region and hear the inspirational stories of Zonta members

like Nikola Horak an avid sailor, mother of 2 and a competitor in

Clipper Round the World Yatch Race.

While at the IWD brunch members learnt how to fold intricate ribbon

stars as part of the One Million Stars to End Violence. These stars

became our next project, over the following weeks all members

learned how to make these stars with a total of 230 stars constructed.

Our stars, and those made by others across Australia will be gathered

and put on display at the Gold Coast next year during the Common

Wealth Games.

Ronlyn Ernst– ZC Club Coordinator, Chontelle Myers– Club President

MIRANI ZONTA CLUB

ZONTA CLUB

UNIFORM CLUB / FREEDOM FESTIVAL

A Woolworths Collection Box is set up in Administration

to drop off your earn and learn stickers

Please join us on Friday 15th & Saturday 16th September to celebrate Mirani SS 125 Years.

• Open School Friday 15th 1.30 pm – 3 pm

• Open School Saturday 16th 10 am – 1.30 pm with ongoing activities.

• Souvenirs available

• BBQ Lunch

• Official Ceremony 2 pm

• Smorgasbord Dinner

• Live Band (3 Way Crossing)

Robyn Creese

Administration Officer

rcree15@eq.edu.au

Mirani State School

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

Woolworths Earn and Learn works like this – our school community sticks

together and earns Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers. We can then

redeem these stickers for the school’s choice of educational resources. Earn

and Learn runs from 26th July to 19th September.

Anyone can help your school. Parents, grandparents, staff, neighbours,

friends.

MIRANI STATE SCHOOL CELEBRATES 125 YEARS

RUN FOR MI LIFE