Number 1 7 February 2020

Principal: Mrs A Reeves HOD Curriculum: Mrs S Lawn, Mrs S Bennett, Ms M Daly Address: Walker Street , PO Box 161, Collinsville Q 4804 Phone (07) 4785 8111 Fax (07) 4785 8100

Email addresses: admin@collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au OR principal@collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Website: collinsvilleshs.eq.edu/WCMS Facebook: Collinsville State High School

P&C Association Meeting (AGM) - 13th February at 3:00 pm in the library

Principal’s Perspective

Welcome back to the start of a new school year and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for the students. We have welcomed a new set of faces in Year 7 to join our school community and we wish them well for a successful journey through their secondary education at Collinsville State High School. Over the holidays, Aneka Browning and Lily West attended the Inspire U and digIT camps at the University of Queensland. This was a wonderful experience for the girls as they explored the wide range of possible career paths available to them as they are both talented STEM students. Australia Day celebrations saw a significant number of our students being nominated for awards. It is great to see that community spirit is thriving amongst the young people of Collinsville. Special congratulations go to Deacon Whatuira, Young Citizen of the Year, and Jack Groocock, Junior Sports Person of the year, along with the Youth Crew for the Junior Cultural Award. I was also pleased to re-establish the Power Station Bursary to provide $1000 each to our former Year 12 students who have headed off to university to continue their studies. Congratulations go to Lucy Burrows-Pym who will be studying Social Work and Community Development while Jessie McPhee commences her Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in Health and Physical Education. We have welcomed new staff: Miss Claire Love – DRT Teacher Miss Katina McGregor – Art and Home Economics Teacher Mrs Barb Diprose – Maths and Hospitality Teacher who has previously taught here and Mrs Laurie-ann Williams – Tuckshop convenor. Our priorities for 2020 are: To deliver quality teaching and learning leading to improved student outcomes with

a focus on staff and student wellbeing. To improve student outcomes through the explicit teaching of writing across the

curriculum.

Yours sincerely,

Anna Reeves

Principal

Year 7s on their first day

DigIT Camp Lily West attending the DigIT Camp

Inspire U Camp Aneka Browning attending the Inspire U Camp

Staffing news…...

Claire Love

Barb Diprose

Katina McGregor

Sharon Madden

Hi, my name is Katina McGregor and I recently accepted the role of Art Teacher for Collinsville State High School, beginning 2020. I am also currently teaching some English and Home Economics classes. I have relocated from the goldfields in Central Victoria where I was born and raised, and where my family and partner are currently still located. I have not long entered the teaching profession, and aside from some relief teaching, this will be my first year having my own classes. I am very much looking forward to seeing what this year brings.

It is lovely to be back with the staff and students at CSHS. This year I am teaching Maths, Hospitality, SOSE and Business.

Hi! My name is Sharon Madden and I happily accepted the role of DRT (district relief teacher) in Collinsville in August 2019. I teach across all three State schools in Collinsville in the event of a teacher being absent. I grew up in South Africa and only relocated to Australia rather late in life. My husband and two adult children accompanied me and we are all delighted to now call Australia home. We are very blessed and privileged! After many years of running child care facilities, I decided to return to the teaching profession. A really good decision! I am finding my role as DRT both challenging and fulfilling! Never a dull moment!

I have taught in various schools in rural and regional New South Wales for the past five years. I moved up here to experience a new lifestyle and explore the Whitsundays. I love to try out new recipes and make a mess in the kitchen and also love to take my rescue pup Tilly for a walk to new areas – happy to know where the good parts of town are to explore something new. Sport is a major part of my life, especially swimming and athletics. I have represented NSW at State Carnivals for swimming (butterfly and freestyle sprints are my favourite), and State and National carnivals for discus and hammer throw. I have travelled to many countries (over 20 so far) and can speak German fluently. I am passionate about showing students that there are amazing things in this world that can be explored when you are hardworking, open minded and respectful to everyone you meet.

We would like to welcome to Laurie-ann Williams to our school community as a Tuckshop Convenor. Tuckshop is available at first break every weekday. Laurie-ann and Belinda will rotate their tuckshop shifts week about.

Whats happening in INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

We are looking for students who would like to play brass/woodwind and percussion instruments in the school instrumental Music program. If you played an instrument in primary school or just want to start an instrument in high school you are welcome to apply. If students are interested in playing this year please pick up a form from the office and return it to the office as soon as

possible.

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

Collinsville Youth Coalition (CYC) is starting our Life Skills Program for 2020. Year 10, 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to attend this program. The objective is to teach age and culturally appropriate life skills to youth. Life skills programs build confidence and resilience to prepare them to be responsible members of society.

These skills include but are not limited to self-knowledge skills, coping skills, employment skills, managing money skills, problem solving skills, communicaton skills, living skills and relationship skills.

If your student is interested, information can be obtained from the office or please contact Mrs Reeves or Mrs Lawn.

Australia Day Honours Some of our students received awards on Australia Day. Congratulations Jack Groocock for receiving the ‘Junior Sports Person of the Year’ award on Australia day for his outstanding achievements in his chosen sports. Congratulations to Sarah Wilson and Claudia Lee for also being nominated for Sports Person of the Year. Deacon Whatuira also needs to be congratulated for receiving ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ award for his contribution to CYC Activities. Congratulations to the students from CYC who received awards as well. Well done!!!

Jack Groocock, Sarah Wilson and Claudia Lee

Jack Groocock with the Sports Person of the Year award and Trophy

Deacon Whatuira with his Young Citizen of the Year award and Trophy

CYC Youth Crew - Deacon Whatuira, Karmen Fisher, Shauntelle Barnaby, Summer Brown and Skylar Fox with their awards

THAT’S TOPS Congratulations to the recipients of the

That’s Tops Awards:

Emily Goldston Kinny Penaflor

Senior Student Awards!!

Term 1: Week 2

Clay Colls - For excellent commitment in Geography.

Karmen Fisher - For showing a positive attitude towards school work.

Shauntelle - For an excellent start to Science.

Term 1: Week 2

Junior Student Awards!!

Year 9 Shauntelle

Year 8 Karmen Fisher

Year 7 Clay Colls

IMPORTANT DATES:

Feb 3 Student Council Elections

14 Student Council Inductions

17 School Photos

Mar 4 Year 7 Vaccinations

6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival

School Resource Hire Scheme 2020 2020 School Resource Hire Scheme Agreements need to be returned to the office with your choice of scheme if you have not done so already. Please contact the office if you require another copy of this form. If the form is not returned, your child will not be able to take home items they have made at school eg Cooking, Art and Industrial Technology Projects.

Once this form is received by the office, indicating participation in the scheme, students will be given their diary. Alternatively, students can purchase the diary for $15 from the office.

School Resource Scheme payments can be made at the office. Where possible, it would be appreciated if payment is made by the end of the 3rd week in the term. If this is not possible, a payment plan can be organised through the office. Payment will allow your child full access to all teaching and learning resources.

Year 11 Jordyn Carmody

Year 10 Leighton Hutchings

Leighton Hutchings - For making an excellent start to Year 10 Science.

Jordyn Carmody - For an enthusiastic start towards her Distance Education studies.

Bailey Dawson - For showing commitment to learning in ISK.

Year 12 Bailey Dawson

My name is Claire Jarvis and I am our School’s Guidance Officer. If you are a new family at Collinsville State High I extend a warm welcome to you. My role is quite varied within the school and includes the following: Short term counselling with consent Liaising with Paediatricians and Allied Health Staff to ensure continuity of care for our families. If your child sees a specialist and you require the school to complete paperwork etc I am the official liaison person for these requests. Working with class room teachers to assist them with assessments and observations Cognitive assessment when required If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment to see me I am available every Monday or Thursday and I am always contactable during working hours via email caitk18@eq.edu.au or 0436 921 345

Garlic Bread Spaghetti Boll Bake

Ingredients:

500g Mince 1 Bottle Raguletto Spaghetti Sauce(Red Wine and Garlic) 3 Cloves of Garlic chopped 2 loaves of Garlic bread (Frozen) 1/2 Packet Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Packet Spaghetti or Pasta Grated Cheese for Top Method: 1. Brown Mince and Garlic on stove top and add to slow cooker with the bottle of Raguletto Sauce. Cook on High for 1 hour. 2. Remove Mince and Sauce from slow cooker and set aside. 3. Wash your slow cooker and line with baking paper 4. Place Garlic bread slices on the bottom and sides forming like a bowl. Make sure the buttered side is against the baking paper. 5. Sprinkle half your parmesan cheese on the bread and then add half of your pasta. 6. Then add half of your spaghetti sauce you prepared earlier. 7. Add the other half of the parmesan then the rest of your pasta and the last of your spaghetti sauce. Top with your cheese. 8. Cook on high for one hour and low for an hour and a half. 9. Carefully lift it out ot check for any burning of the garlic bread. Hopefully it will be crunchy in some areas.

This fortnight’s Recipe …

…...an easy dinner when your on the go!

Community Notices

Expression of Interest Casual Relief Administrative Officer

Collinsville State High School Applicants are required to submit a resume with two referees and email admin@collinsvilleshs.eq.edu.au.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 14/02/20

The successful employee will have to have or apply for a “Working with Children Suitability Card”. Education Queensland