Mirani State High School
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2019 Senior Investiture On Friday, 15 February, our small cohort officially began their journey as the Senior Class of 2019. Students were formally inducted into their roles as House Captain, Cultural Captain, Vice Captain and School Captain in front of parents, students, staff and invited guests, Mayor Greg Williamson and Miss Dana Bates.
Each member of the cohort received their Senior badge as they took up the role of school leaders, and pledged to show \commitment and Valley Pride in their final year at Mirani SHS. Congratulations to
our Year 12 students,
we all look forward
to the year ahead!
Ms Scarlett Adams - Year 12 Co-ordinator & Scott Cage - Principal
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2019 Captain Team, with Mr Cage, Mayor Williamson
and Dana Bates.
Vice and School Captains: Jessica
Grech, Jayden Lin, Rachel Ward
and Stirling Frater.
Cultural Captains: Aimee Kersey and
Taylah Waters
FEBRUARY / MARCH
25/2 - 8/3 Flexi work week
7 Touch District Trial
8 Year 12 Mocktail
12 P&C Meeting
13 Drama Excursion
MECC pm
15 Swimming Carnival
21 ASDAN Excursion -
Bowling
MARCH / APRIL
25/03 - 5/4 Flexi MEC week
3 QCS Practice
5 Last day of term 1
P A G E 2
Administration
Deputy News
M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
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
WEBSITES: www.miranishs.com.au EMAIL: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/miranishs TWITTER: www.twitter.com/miranishs
“We seek
to
develop
students
who are
curious
and
creative
and
aspire to
excellence”
Students at Mirani SHS have made a positive start to the year. The level of
behaviour, attitude and uniform compliance is to be applauded. The vast
majority of students are making a genuine effort to participate fully in lessons
and extra-curricular activities. Despite the weather, the start to the term has
been very smooth. Again, accolades to the students for the great commence-
ment to the year.
One of the good things about being part of the Mirani SHS community is
seeing the success achieved by our students both at school and outside of
school. Congratulations to Year
11 students Zoe Berzinski and
Emmerson Holmes who were
chosen from many applicants to
be Youth Ambassadors for the
MECC.
Well done also to our Year 9 students involved in our English Enrichment
program due to their previous outstanding NAPLAN results and promising
results in class: Jessica Recker, Corey Counsell, Brodie McCowat, Kymberlee
Corby, Callan Ford, Mitali Penshorn, Ruben White, Thaison Kinnane, Breanna
Bussey, Lara Pinkard, Jaydah Bullemor, Charli Gordon, Shilah-anne Connelly,
Joshua Scammells, Kade Sullivan, Jack Torrens, Shelby Jenkins, Emma Rolfe,
Imogen Rossow, Madison Roberts, Jorja Featherstone, Cayley Daniel, Dominic
Perna.
P A G E 3
Due to weather conditions on the scheduled photo day MSP
Photography will be returning on Tuesday 19th March for any
students who were not present.
Your child should have already received personalised order envelope from the photographers. Please
take care to read and follow all the instructions carefully. This will ensure your order is processed
smoothly and efficiently and will help you to avoid any late fees.
For those of you ordering online, you will notice a new, improved version this year. Please take care to
follow the instructions carefully and ensure you log onto www.msp.com.au to enter your child’s shootkey.
Additional order envelopes are available from the school office for separated parents, blended families
and grandparents. You will need to collect these on or before photo day and give it to the
photographer on photo day. Be sure to write “Mum’s order” or “Dad’s order” on top of your envelope.
To order a sibling or friends photo, please collect Sibling and Friends Order Envelope from the school
office on or before photo day, or order it online at least 24 hours in advance. Please note: Sibling photos
are only for siblings who all attend the school.
As school staff are unable to help with photography enquiries or payments, please direct your questions
and comments directly to MSP Photography by phoning 4921 3355.
School Photos
M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
On the sporting front, congratulations to Timmy McEvoy for his selection in the Mackay Cutters rugby
league squad. Additionally our captains chosen to lead Mirani SHS in the Mackay schools competition this
year are: Darcy Torrens & Akzil Johnston.
Under 13 - Captain:
Darcy Torrens
Under 13 Vice-Captain:
Akzil Johnston
Mackay Cutters:
Timmy McEvoy
P A G E 4 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
nglish Matters
The year is off to a flying start with the English and Drama departments hosting Mashed Theatre Company,
our artist-in-residence for the week in Week 3. Mashed’s Matt Caffoe sMashed the delivery of a four-lesson
approach to monologue-writing and performance in Year 12 English classes, while also teaching in Year 7 to
11 Drama classes. Students benefit enormously from learning from industry professionals as we have
witnessed over the four years that Mashed has been visiting us.
Also consuming four Year 12 students last week was the Lions Youth of the Year competition, held on
Tuesday, 12th February. Captains, Stirling Frater and Rachel Ward, along with Vice Captain, Jessica Grech and
Senior Leader, Michael Entwistle were our competitors this year, submitting to an interview during the day
and then performing in the public speaking component of the competition that night.
P A G E 5 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
Readers’ Cup is up and running again this
year, and coordinator, Mrs Krystal
Henderson will soon be looking for
interested students in the Junior school to
form teams. This competition provides yet
another opportunity for students to
challenge themselves and have fun reading
at the same time. There are many such
opportunities advertised throughout the
year, and I would urge you to support your
student(s) in having a go. They won’t know
what they are capable of, until they try.
On another note, Year 11 General English and Essential English require students to have access to a
laptop so that they can access Mirani’s Online Learning Environment among other things, but some are
still not organising this. They are able to get day or year-release laptops if unable to bring a personal
device to school and I would urge parents to encourage their students to do this. The benefits are many,
including students being able to access homework, additional information, media links and assessment
online, especially important if they happen to be absent for any reason. Students going the MECC each
week, missing a day’s work across up to 4 subjects, will definitely see the benefit of having a laptop as
they will be catching up on that work online during ‘spares’.
The winner of this prestigious national
competition goes on to represent the school, and
host club, Mirani Sugar Valley Lions, at the next
level of competition in Mackay on March 9. That
person this year is, School Captain, Stirling Frater,
who took out both the Public Speaking and Youth
of the Year awards on the night. Congratulations
to Stirling and to all competitors on a fine
performance in the comp. Special thanks must
also go to our Cultural Captains, Taylah Waters
and Aimee Kersey, who very ably hosted the
evening, in what was their first responsibility in
their new role.
P A G E 6 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
The Maths Department has hit the ground running this year, welcoming on board Mr Cameron
Ludowyke and Mr Peter Behrens who are working across multiple faculties. I wish them all well for the
year ahead. At the end of last year we said goodbye to our fearless leader, Miss Sonya Littee, who has
taken on a position at another school in Brisbane. I am looking forward to working with all the teachers
in 2019 in her place.
The Maths Department will continue to offer free afterschool tutoring for all students. This will be run
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15pm to 4:00pm. The students do not need to
book ahead but will need to sign in at D04 by 3:15pm on the day. This has proven to be a worthwhile
way for students to receive extra Maths assistance in a friendly and relaxed environment and we are
keen to see students taking up this opportunity again.
I am also looking forward to working with parents, carers and students to get the best possible outcome
for our students, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.
Miss Tanesha Termine
A/ Head of Department Mathematics
Phone: 4966 7111
Maths News
Lost Property
There is a lost property table on display in front of the administration building.
Students are encouraged to look for any items they may have lost.
Parents are also welcome to have a look at anytime between 9.00am AND 3.00pm
P A G E 7 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
Rugby League News Mackay Secondary Schools Rugby League Competition will commence in Week 6, Term 1. Students will
need to find their own way to and from their games each Wednesday after school. The season draw is not
currently finalised, however it will be sent home when the school receives it. Each player will be charged
$20 to participate in the competition. Please note that there is no insurance cover available for players
in this competition.
Playing jerseys will be provided to all players. Playing shorts and socks are available to be purchased from
the school for $35 (combined price), otherwise socks $10, shorts $25. If this cannot be done, navy socks
and shorts are to be worn to fit in with school colours. Age limits do apply. The Under 13 competition is
for any Year 7 or 8 student, provided that they turn 14 after June 30th. If they are older than this, they are
required to play up in the U15 competition. The same rules apply to U/15 team, as long as they are in
Year 9 or 10 and turn 16 after June 30th they can play in this team. Open team is available to those
students that do not turn 19 during the year. It’s also important to note, that your son will not be able to
take to the field without a mouthguard. We hope to see as many supporters at the games to give the stu-
dents plenty of encouragement. If you have any questions prior to the day please contact us here at school
on 49667111.
Under 13’s will train Monday or Friday (as advised by Mr Rosier)
each week from 3.15pm—5.00pm on the school oval
All current year 9 students are reminded if they are returning to Mirani for 2019 they are required under
legislation to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before commencement of the 2019 school year and
the start of their vocational training. This will allow for a smooth enrolment into FSK20113 – Certificate II
in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways.
A Unique Student Identifier is used to keep an online record of Vocational Training that students under-
take through-out their lifetime and to print certificate outcomes. Thank you to those students and par-
ents who have organised and responded to our previous requests.
If you still have not supplied a USI for your student please go to the following website -
https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi
Once created please send student name and USI to the following: [email protected]
USI NUMBERS
School Bus Assistance
P A G E 8 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
Lower Income Families
The Safety Net scheme was developed by the State Government to assist students who do not receive
other forms of School Transport Assistance and are members of lower income families.
Who May Be Eligible?
To be eligible for assistance under the Safety Net Scheme, students must be in one of the following cat-
egories:
Students of families eligible for a Health Care Card;
Students eligible for a Health Care Card;
Students of families eligible for a Pension Concession Card;
Students of families receiving Veterans Affairs Pension; or
Students placed under a Care and Protection Order.
Application forms with further details are available by calling into the TransLink Division of the
Department of Transport and Main Roads at Level 3, 44 Nelson Street, Mackay or by telephoning
4951 8673.
Conveyance Allowance Assistance
Conveyance Allowance is assistance provided by the Department Transport and Main Roads to eligible
parents/guardians who drive their students to school or to the route of a school bus.
There are several types of Conveyance Allowance available. These are determined by the type of school
attended, distance driven to school or bus route and the type of school bus service (if any) provided in
your area.
Application forms with further details are available by calling into the TransLink Division of the
Department of Transport and Mains Roads at Level 3, 44 Nelson Street, Mackay or by telephoning 4951
8673.
P A G E 9 M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L
Our school is participating in Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program. All Year 7 and
Year 10 students will be offered FREE vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation Pro-
gram schedule. Year 7 students will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria, tetanus,
pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations. Year 10 students will be offered meningococcal ACWY
vaccination.
It is important that you read the information booklet contained in the consent pack that was sent home with your child this week.
Only students with a signed and completed consent card indicating “Yes to Vaccination” will be vac-
cinated. If you do not wish your child to be vaccinated, or your child has already been vaccinated
with the offered vaccines, please complete the “No to Vaccination” section on the consent card and re-
turn the card to school within one week.
Parents that have indicated “No to vaccination” will not be followed up by the provider but you will receive a phone call if your form has not been returned.
The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised registered nurses. Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have an adequate breakfast on the morning of vaccination.
The vaccination team will be visiting the school to give the free vaccines on the following dates:
For more information about diseases, vaccines or School Immunisation Program, visit
www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
Our school nurse Vanessa Gilmore, may also be able to assist. She can be contacted,
Thursdays and Fridays on 49667181.
Friday, March 22, 2019 Friday, May 10, 2019 Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Year 7 – HPV and dTpa Year 10 - Meningococcal Year 7 – HPV (dose 2)
Immunisation Program for Year 7 & Year 10
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The Arts Department
Shake & Stir Theatre Co. arrived at Mirani SHS on Friday 15th February to perform for our Year 7
students. The performance, Terrortorial, told the story of Stephen, Craig and Sophie as they face the
unimaginable – shaking up their lives and shifting to the school down the road to commence Year 7.
Tackling this change with the advice of a quirky assortment of on screen characters including teachers,
parents, older siblings and even school bullies, this trio learn that change can be invigorating.
Our Year 7 students were very engaged in this funny
and relatable show and they were guaranteed
laughs. With a heightened version of their school and
their friends presented on stage, students were able
to see that the transition to high school is not all
doom and gloom. Shake&Stir hope they were able to
open up conversations about the stresses students
go through when transitioning into high school.
Well done Year 7 and we hope you liked the show!
Mirani SHS is about to embark on our 2019 Arts Tour to Melbourne. The tour will provide opportunities for per-
formance, exhibition workshops and other professional development in contemporary, interdisciplinary arts
practice. The tour will depart on the 20th September and return on the 27th September 2019.
Reminder: There is a mandatory Parent/Guardian and student
information evening to be held at Mirani SHS
on Wednesday 27th February at 6:00pm.
If you are an Arts student and wish to find out more, please see Mr Neill in H Block and collect an
information note and consent form ASAP and attend the information evening.
Mr Sam Neill
HOD The Arts
M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L P A G E 1 0
Year 10 Work Experience
In year 10, all students are required to undertake two weeks of structured work Experience as
part of their Certificate. This is compulsory.
Dates for 2019 are:
27th May to 31st May 2019
7th November 2019 to 8 November 2019.
We suggest your student starts thinking about what field they would like to gain experience
and if they have a preferred employer. Factors that need consideration when making these
decisions are:
Availability of transport to and from the work place
It is important to choose a career/s that suits your students’ academic pathway
Willingness to complete mandatory requirements necessary for specific careers eg white
cards for construction sites & work place health and safety inductions.
On completion of their Certificate II students will gain 4 points toward their QCE (Qld
Certificate of Education).
Students will be issued with a Work Experience placement request form early this year to take
home and complete. Please ensure all information is completed especially emergency
contact numbers and parent email address to allow an alternate means of communication.
A great opportunity awaits, and hopefully your student will continue to participate in Work
Experience beyond year 10 as the benefits are evident in how many of our past and present
students gain apprenticeships, traineeships and employment through this program.
For any further information please contact Cathryn Post - Work Experience Coordinator.
M I R A N I S T A T E H I G H S C H O O L P A G E 1 1
TUCKSHOP MENU WRAPS
SWEET CHILLI/CHICKEN $4.00
HONEY/MUSTARD/CHICKEN $4.00
CHICKEN/SALAD – FRESH $4.50
HAM/SALAD – FRESH $4.50
SALAD ROLLS HAM/CHICKEN/BEEF $3.00
BURGERS CHICKEN/BEEF/PORK RIB $4.50
DRINKS FLAVOURED MILK
500 ML $3.50 300 ML $2.50 600 ML PLAIN MILK $3.00 JUICE 250 ML $2.50 WATER 600 ML $1.50 WATER 1.5 LT $3.00
2ND LUNCH
BACON/LET/TOM BUN $3.00
QUESADILLA $3.00
MUFFIN PIZZA H/C $1.00
MUFFIN PIZZA H/C/P $1.00
AS WELL AS EVERYDAY FOODS ABOVE
SANDWICHES
HAM/CHEESE/TOMATO $2.50
CHICKEN/CHEESE
EGG/LETTUCE
SALAD BOXES CHICKEN/SALAD $5.00
HAM/SALAD $5.00
SALAD ONLY $4.00
SUSHI TUNA/CORN $5.00
SNACKS
YOGHURT $1.50
FRUIT SALAD $2.50
FRUIT $1.00
ICE-CREAMS $1.00/$2.00
FRIDAY EXTRAS MEATBALL SUB $4.50
PASTA BOLOGNAISE $4.00
FISH BURGERS $4.50
SOFTBALL SIGN ON DAY
Do the kids want to try a new sport?
Did you play softball years ago and want to get back on the diamond?
Come down to our information/sign on day and join us! Training –
Tuesday
Game days-
saturday
SIGN ON DAYS Theo Hansen Park, Beaconsfield Road
SATURDAY 23rd February 1:30pm—4.00pm
SATURDAY 9th March 10:00am—2.00pm
SEEKING PLAYERS FOR THE
BELOW GRADES
T Ball (5—8 years)
Under 12’s
Under 14’s
B Grade men & women
A Grade (men & woman
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