Welcome back for term 3 as this is our first newsletter. I enjoyed my holiday as I was fortunate enough to visit Changzhou in China with Ms. Te Iwimate and four of our students, Emily Vieivers, Sarah Longham, Marshall Kearns and Isiah Blair.  The students were outstanding ambassadors for both the school and our community.  Dr. Jennifer Cronin –1976 School Captain and President of the Wharf Group Hotels, who owns and operates Marco Polo Hotels visited our group and spent time talking to our students. We thank Dr. Cronin and her team including Mr. Bernard Teo - the General Manager for the tremendous experience they provided for all - myself included.

Just before the break it was announced that we won the Regional Showcase Award with our Operation comMANdo program. It went to the State Final Judging Panel where we were unsuccessful. Operation comMANdo is a great program helping re engage young men into their schooling and I thank Mr. Clinch, Mr. Harvey, Mr. Townsend and the PCYC for their excellent support.

Reports went out before the break and thank you to all who attended the Parent Teacher evening last week.

There has been a number of great performances by our school community lately. These include

• Our ATSI Students recently opened the Queensland Indigenous Teachers Conference and participated in the Creative Generations performance which I was unable to attend at the Convention Centre last week. Thank you Ms. Kruger and Ms. Field for assisting in this excellent opportunity.
• Mr. Massey and Mr. Mackney are both representing the school in the Legends of League match at Bill Norris Oval next Saturday Night. It should be a great night and I hope our two intrepid staff survive!
• Our four Hospitality students arriving back from work experience in China
• Our 13 and 15s Girls Rugby League Teams in Karen Murphy Cup Regional Finals series.

All students represented the school well and I again thank the teachers who provided these opportunities.

The P and C are again running our 4th Annual “Paddock to Plate” luncheon at the school on the 31st August in the Multi. The lunch will showcase our school's – Production, Preparation, Presentation and Performance to showcase the many and varied skills of our school community. Our Partners in this project are listed on the advertisement inside.  I am happy to announce the event is a sell out! Well done P and C.

Finally, Yr. 12 students are reminded to finalise their accounts so they can participate in the end of year formals etc. I have spoken to a number of students recently and advised them that fees have to be paid and now is the time to sort this out. Please see me if there are any issues around this.

Regards

Mr Matt O'Hanlon

Principal

3rd August 2018

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME & SPECIALISED SUBJECT LEVIES ARE NOW DUE!

Payments can be made via cash, EFTPOS or bank transfer.

Beenleigh State High School Banking Details:-

Account Name:         Beenleigh SHS General A/C       BSB: 064 401

Account Number:      0090 1289                                   DETAIL: (Place students name)

To organize a payment plan please contact the payment window on 3442 3741.

Payment Window operating hours for 2018, are:-

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 8:15am – 2:00pm.

CLOSED TUESDAYS (No payments will be accepted on a Tuesday – No Exceptions!)

Welcome back to Term 3.

The P&C is happy to support students who perform well in their chosen field and make it to the next level. Please congratulate Sienna Byrne and India Seeto, both from Year 7 for their inclusion in the Under 12 South Coast Girls Rugby Team. Well done girls and coaches. All students who make it to this level are eligible for a $100 cheque from the P&C to go towards compulsory uniform purchase and other expenses incurred.

Our fundraising continues this term with raffles at the Beenleigh Sports Club on the 24/8- Dance, 26/8 and 27/9 for Girls Rugby.

Fundraising is a vital part of what the P&C does to support students with extras which school budgets cannot cover. The dance group is able to purchase costumes and pay competition fees.

Next meeting is the 20th August at 5.30p.m. in the ELC- everyone is welcome to attend.

Thanks

P&C Committee

Beenleigh’s Hospitality Department invited its beautiful team of staff to attend the annual High Tea.  With a full guest list, and an even longer waiting list, our High Tea was sold out in record time.  Our students fluffed, trialled, baked, whipped, cut, piped, poured and cooked to bring this year’s theme to life; Pink and White Lace with all the Trimmings and Tarts.

The Front of House Team, led by Hospitality Teacher Chelsea Davis transformed the Trade Training Centre into an image you would find in a Beatrix Potter Book.  It was enchanting, with a touch of elegance and complimented with timeless lace and pink decor.  Ms Davis and her team thought of everything; teapot planters with carnations and daisys, white lace and perfectly placed pink plates, faux champagne with strawberries and delicious iced tea. 

The Back of House Team, led by Hospitality Teacher Sarah Te Iwimate, had a busy few days leading up to the event.  The menu was extensive and challenged the traditional fixed mindset of a High Tea.  Our back of house students Jordan Harlow, Marshall Kearns and Joshua Ball brought their own special recipes to the menu and they did a fabulous job!  The savouries included Chicken Schnitzel Sliders, Bacon and Asparagus Twists, Roast Pumpkin and Caramelised Onion Quiche, and Handmade Mini Pull Apart Loaves.  The sweets included Beenleigh Chocolate Mousse, Banoffee Tarts, Mini Macarons, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Tortes, and Lemon Meringue Pie.  It was wonderful to add such a youthful spin on a traditional form of service. I’m most proud of my team.

As guests arrived, they were greeted with pink bow ties, smiles, and a chilled refreshment.  As we watched jaws drop and guests giggle with anticipation, it was clear, we had successfully brought back the inner child that resides in all adults.  The table filled and the conversation hummed, the coffee was served and the food was yum.  And just like that it was over.  Treat boxes were packed, off to the classroom to teach some Maths.

Chelsea and I, on behalf of our Hospitality Team would like to thank all the staff who attended our Pink and White Lace High Tea.  We enjoyed the experience and hope you will join us again next year as we take you on a flamboyant journey through the “Looking Glass”. 

On Friday 27^th July 9B, 10A and 10C had a wonderful opportunity to meet with the author Phillip Gwynne. He shared some of his childhood experiences with us to let us know that you can shape your future by making certain decisions. He explained how he did not start writing until he was 38 but he was told by his primary school teacher that he was a good writer, which had stuck with him through all of the different pathways he had decided to take. He also read some of the first book he had published Deadly Unna, which some of the Year 10 students are reading within their class and showed the trailer for the film that he wrote the screenplay for based on the book. It was great to see the students so engaged.

The Beyond the Broncos who like to welcome back to school all students and staff for term 3!

Once again, the Beyond the Broncos students will be invited to attend our respect workshop hosted by Beyond the Broncos Ambassadors, Scott Prince and Justin Hodges. This workshop aims to promote and model respectful, positive attitudes and behaviour amongst its participants. Beenleigh SHS’ Respect workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 7th at 11:40am.

Again, Beyond the Broncos students are encouraged to achieve 90% physical attendance in term 3. Students who do so will be again rewarded. This terms reward will be announced at the Term 3 Respect workshop.

Congratulations to all students who achieved 90% physical attendance in term 2 these students will be rewarded with a Beyond the Broncos jacket. We would like to invite staff to congratulate students who successfully achieved last term!  

This term we have a number of Beyond the Broncos tutors volunteering at Beenleigh SHS. Volunteer tutors assist in providing one-on-one academic support in literacy and numeracy to Beyond the Broncos students. It is their interactions, support and mentoring that is crucial in supporting our student’s success at school. We would hope that all staff and students at Beenleigh SHS make them feel welcome.

The Beyond the Broncos would like to thank the staff and students at Beenleigh SHS for their ongoing support.

CERT I CONSTRUCTION COURSE 2^nd Intake for 2018

WILL COMMENCE IN WEEK 2 OF TERM 3!

Any students in years 10, 11 and 12 who are interested in completing a CERT I CONSTRUCTION COURSE next term please see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in room 326 to put your name on the list.

This course will be run on campus at Beenleigh State High School.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to students as part of the course.  The course is worth 3 QCE points and is a gateway to many trades including:

• Carpentry
• Joinery
• Shop fitting
• Brick laying
• Painting
• Plastering
• Roof Tiling
• Stonemasonry
• Wall and Ceiling Lining
• Tiling

This course also includes the White Card Course that will allow you to work on construction sites. To complete the course you will need to have a USI number which you can apply for online. https://www.usi.gov.au/

Any questions please see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in room 326.

SCHOOL BASED WAREHOUSING TRAINEES – LOGANHOLME

Two school based warehousing trainees are wanted for a warehousing business based in Loganholme. 

This company imports mobility devices and medical aids, they supply to pharmacies, hospitals and aged care facilities.  They are looking for 2 year 11 students to work in their factory, duties will include picking and packing goods for distribution and maintaining a clean working environment. 

Suitable applicant will reside close to Loganholme, they will be hard working, reliable and keen to undertake a traineeship.

Please see Kirsty Saunders to discuss this role with and apply with an up to date resume.

Please note this role is due to commence in September. 

The ASHMORE TRADE TRAINING CENTRE OPEN DAY on Friday 10^th of August, please see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in room 326.  Transport is provided and there is no cost to the students.  Limited places, so get in quick.  It’s a great day to open your eyes to possible future pathways! For years 10, 11 and 12 students.  See Flyer following.

2018 NEXT STEP - EARLY SCHOOL LEAVERS SURVEY

The Queensland Government is conducting its annual state wide survey of Year 10, 11 and 12 students who in 2017 left school without obtaining Year 12 certification. The Early School Leavers survey is a short, confidential survey that collects information about what young people are doing the year after leaving school.

Between August and September, students who left school early in 2017 can expect to receive an invitation to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office to complete the survey. Please encourage them to take part.

For more information, visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.