Don’t forget the 4th Annual Paddock 2 Plate Luncheon is coming up on Friday 31st August. This is a great event so phone now to book your tickets from the office. See flyer inside.

Ms. Te Iwimate and four of our Hospitality students Emily Veivers, Sara Longham, Marshall Kearns and Isiah Blair are about to go to China for Work Experience. This is the second year of this excellent program where as well as the work experience they will get the opportunity to see some nearby tourist attractions. Our reports from last year are that the Hotel and surrounds are fantastic.  I will be spending a week there as well and the nearby cities also sound exciting.  I cannot thank Dr. Jennifer Cronin and the staff of Marco Polo for their excellent support.  Dr. Cronin is coming to Changzhou to visit our students which is amazing given the complexity of her role managing an international company. This is most appreciated and I, like the students, am looking forward to this wonderful opportunity. Thank you to the P and C for their support

Last Thursday along with 7 students and Mr Townsend I visited Ben Mills at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital where Ben and his family are dealing with Ben’s illness. I am happy to report that Ben is doing well. I would like to Thank Mr. Richard Lloyd-Jones for presenting Ben with a St George jersey and cap. Thanks to Craig Young from the Dragons and the Queensland Supporters Club for the presentation. Richard is a well-known Dragons supporter who when he heard Ben was also a Dragons man he organised the gear and made a personal donation to the family (see photo below).

Our Year 8 students recently prepared Breakfast for our staff at Wednesday morning briefing. They took over from the seniors who normally do it and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to the teachers and seniors who helped start our next generation of hospitality and catering students. Alexie Taylor is pictured with me having prepared an omelette for me (see photo below).

Can I ask parents to speak with their children about road safety?  Some students are showing disregard for basic road rules and this can only lead to problems in future. Students need to obey directions around the school especially at peak hour. We have had some reports about foolish behaviour in, on and around the roads and I would again encourage you to speak to your child about basic safety.

Exams are just about completed and all students should be in the process of completing assignments.  Finally year 12 students are reminded to finalise their accounts so they can participate in the end of year formals etc. Please see me if there are any issues around this.

Can I ask all parents to ensure their children wear maroon, white or grey jumpers to school.  As winter progresses it is important we can easily identify all students.

Regards

Mr Matt O'Hanlon

Principal

22nd June 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.

CURRENT STATEMENTS HAVE NOW GONE OUT AND FEES DUE.

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!)

The year is going by so quickly. We have had 3 raffles at Club Beenleigh and will continue with 3 more next term. Please support your school on these dates

Saturday- 21/7- Dance Group

Friday- 24/8- Dance Group

Thursday- 27/9

We have a Bunnings BBQ during the holidays- 8th July- this is also to support the dance group for the purchase of costumes for upcoming performances and competitions.

There will also be some more fundraising nights at MacDonalds towards the end of the year.

Please support all of these local businesses as they are huge supporters of our school.

There has been a delay with our memorial. This should happen after the holidays and will hopefully be ready for Armistice Day on the 11/11/2018. This year will be the 100th Anniversary since guns stopped firing on the Western Front and all hostilities ceased.

Child Protection Breakfast will be the 6th September from 7 am-9 a.m. This is a free breakfast held in the Trade Training Centre. Our guest speaker will be Hetty Johnson AM , founder of Bravehearts. Seats are limited. To book contact Vicky Brown- vbrow8@eq.edu.au or 34423777.

Next meeting 16/7/2018 in the ELC at 5.30 p.m. All welcome.

The P&C Committee

Past student Chris Tamwoy recently done us proud by winning the Qld Young Achievers Award on May the 4th. 

Chris Tamwoy, 21 of Daisy Hill is a self-taught guitar player, famous for his guitar-tap style. He made it into the top five for Australia’s Got Talent in 2016. He has toured internationally, supported artists such as Dan Sultan, and performed at many festivals. Releasing his first EP in 2015, he has since performed at the Australian of the Year Awards. Chris gives back to the community by appearing at local schools and community events.

Chris's Facebook post after his award win.

"Woaaah... Thanks to our Heavenly Father above ... I am excited to announce that last night I was presented as the winner of The Coffee Clubs Arts and Fashion Award, Qld Young Achiever 2018. I would like to thank all the other award finalists and nominees, you are all leaders in your own right, changing this world in your own way! I look forward to following your journeys! This award is dedicated to to my loving Grandparents, Maulo Tamwoy (RIP) and Peter Waria (RIP).  I am still in shock but I am forever grateful and humbled by this wonderful achievement.  Thank you to my peers, friends, family for always believing in me!  I am thankful from the bottom of my herat!  Thanks to the sponsors of this award #TheCoffeeClub and @qldyoundachiever as well #IslandMarn"

The Year 8 and 9 extension English classes have been reading books by actor turned author Tristan Bancks. On the 14th June these classes were lucky enough to take part in a virtual visit with the man himself. He provided an interesting insight into how he begins the writing process. He shared how he sometimes just starts writing in the morning for as long as he can without worrying about correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. He also explained to the students how each book he writes he creates a unique soundtrack that he listens to for the duration of the writing process. He finished the session with questions from the floor and also reading the first chapter from The Fall.

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.

CERT II LOGISTICS COURSE AND

CERT II HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

These courses will both be commencing in week 6 on Campus here at Beenleigh State High School.  If you are interested please see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in Room 326 ASAP to register.  Both courses are fully funded (if you have not completed a CERT II prior) by the government through VETiS, so there will be no fee for the student.  These courses will run over the next two terms one day per week and equate to 4 QCE points. 

Pathways for CERT II Nursing-

• Nursing Assistant
• Personal Carer
• Aged care worker
• Administration support

Pathways for CERT II Logistics

• Logistics Officer
• Logistics Clerk
• Forklift Operator
• Warehouse Store Person

Can I please ask teachers of Year 10, 11, 12 non- OP students to advertise this to your students.

Cheers

Kirsty Saunders

Industry Liaison Officer