Our Paddock to Plate luncheon will be a resounding success again this year. We have 250 people booked in to the school hall to see our students at their best. Thank you to all who are taking part in this wonderful showcase. The lunch will showcase our schools – Production, Preparation, Presentation and Performance showing off the many and varied skills of our school community. Our Partners in this project include Club Beenleigh, PCYC, Hammel and Sons, Gottzinger, McDonalds- Beenleigh, Arunta Fisheries, Oktoberfest, Logan City Council, Beenleigh Distillery and Teys Australia as well as our school Agriculture, Music, Catering and Hospitality departments.

We are in the middle of a very important time in terms of student results and especially so for Year 12’s. All teachers accept and encourage drafts so please encourage your child to complete them. Most students should have some assignments due at the moment so if you can try and read them it can make a big difference to overall results. QCS testing is also on next week.

Our information nights for primary schools have been taking place over the term with Mr Middleton and a group of students talking about the Year 6’s going into Year 7.  If any prospective parents need additional information please contact the school. 

We are so lucky to receive the support of the Logan Village Country Bakery as they collected $1655 for our program to raise money to assist drought stricken farmers. They chose to join us and help raise money for the semi-trailer load of hay. If you are passing this bakery, drop in. I guarantee the coffee is delicious, customer service is full of smiles and it is truly good ol’ country service! Thank you Logan Village and students involved.

All parents are reminded that the Annual Contribution Levy is well and truly due. The levy needs to be paid before students can participate in school activities like the Senior Formal. Please pay the levy as soon as possible.

Yours Sincerely

 Matthew O’Hanlon

Principal

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!)

Please support our students with our fundraising raffle at Beenleigh Sports Club

27/9  -  Girls Rugby

Other P&C Events

Child Protection Community Breakfast 6th September - please ring Vicky Brown on 34423777 if you would like to attend - our guest speaker will be Hetty Johnston AM.

Next Meeting is Monday 17th September, 5.30 p.m. in the ELC

​Year 12 students who are OP-eligible or attempting to gain a university entrance rank, will be sitting the Queensland Core Skills Test next week. Students who have attended the compulsory Wednesday afternoon sessions have been well prepared by our teachers and have also had additional workshops provided by Mighty Minds. The test structure is as follows:

Tuesday morning - Writing Task

Tuesday afternoon - Multiple Choice Paper 1

Wednesday morning - Short Response

Wednesay afternoon - Multiple Choice Paper 2

The exams will be held in the E-Learning Centre and all students must be in attendance by 8:40am. A breakfast will also be provided for all students sitting the exams from 7:15am in the Trade Training Centre, and students are strongly encouraged to attend this function. 

The list of equipment that students are permitted to bring into the exams is as per the table below. Please contact Mrs Ham or Mrs Field as soon as possible if you are unable to source any of these items for yourself. All items must be brought into the exam in a clear plastic container such as a resealable plastic bag.

We wish all students well as they complete these exams which are a major milestone for our OP-eligible students in Year 12. 

Academic Probation at Beenleigh SHS is a support provision for students who have experienced difficulty in demonstrating results of a C standard or better on their report card. Typically this would involve Year 11 or 12 students attending this session during Period 5 on a Wednesday afternoon, each week for the following term until the next report card is issued.

Where students do not attend these sessions, they and their parents/caregivers may be required to attend a meeting with the Deputy Principal for their year level to discuss their academic commitment. Students may also be subject to a Notice of Concern, which can result in cancellation of a student's enrolment when academic and/or attendance expectations are not being met. Students who commit to attending these sessions and improve their results to a C standard or better on the next report card, will then be removed from Academic Probation for the following term.

For Term 4 this year,  this process will also be introduced for Year 10 students, following the release of results for Term 3. With the new QCE system beginning in Year 11 2019, it is imperative that students are passing their subjects, submitting work on time and have chosen the correct pathway for their future success. QCE credits for these students will begin to accumulate from Semester 1 next year and may also be eliminated at this point from their profile, should students make incorrect choices. 

All students involved in this process are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity for completing overdue work and to ensure that they come prepared on Wednesday afternoons to do so. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to support their student's improvement by ensuring that they remain at school during Period 5 on Wednesday afternoons and are not signing out at lunchtime before this session.  

Beenleigh High Drama students recently participated in a bacstage tour of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). This amazing opportunity included a front and backstage tour of the Lyric Theatre, Billy Brown Studio and Cremorne Theatre. Students were able to witness some of the backstage components involved with running a live theatre production and had the opportunity to access restricted areas as part of the tour. We throughly enjoyed our tour and learnt a lot about the inner workings of a theatre venue.

In preparation for ‘Paddock to Plate’, Grade 11 Kitchen Operation Students visited our local Teys Australia, Beenleigh Branch Abattoir.  The students, led by Allan Platten (ex-Beenleigh State High School Student) and Sharon Stewart, went through a detailed tour of the Beef Processing Plant.

To begin they were suited in whites, gumboots, hair nets and helmets with ear muffs - the students certainly looked the part.  Under the guidance of Allan, the students braved the kill floor and observed the initial meat processing stages.  Next was the Offal Processing Room, where employees were weighing, packing and sorting the meat.  It was fast paced and incredible to watch.

Teys Australia then put on a light lunch for the students and most, despite their recent experience, had developed a healthy appetite and enjoyed their lunch.  From there, the students were taken to the meat processing facility, where the main part of the carcass is broken down into cuts and sealed in preparation for transport or storage.  It was a flurry of activity, with employees moving constantly. 

At one end, the carcasses are brought in by hook, and employees cut the body apart.  The speed and accuracy they exhibited is impressive and our students were memorised in their display of skill and teamwork.  As the meat is dropped down the chute, more employees start the sorting process - large cuts sent down one conveyer belt, smaller pieces down another belt.  The belts led to other processing rooms, where meat is sorted, weighed and sealed.  Every employee knows their job and they do it well. It’s incredible to see firsthand. 

During the tour it was great to see so many past and present Beenleigh State High School Students working at Teys.  Some are completing their school based traineeships and others have finished school and now work full time.  It’s great to see so many students at Beenleigh are finding pathways to full time employment through the opportunities provided by Teys Australia and other local businesses. 

By the end of the tour, our students had experienced the complete progression of meat processing from start to finish.  This experience has certainly helped our students to recognise the process to bring meat to the table.  This real world approach has equipped our students with the harsh realities of the meat industry, and no longer do these students think that meat comes solely from the supermarket. 

Thank you Allan and Sharon for allowing our students to tour Teys Australia, Beenleigh Branch.  We have certainly enjoyed the experience, and now more than ever will be informed members of society who truly understand the costs involved of having a simple steak for dinner.  We applaud the precision of your factory and the many employees who work tirelessly to maintain those standards and results.  It was great to see so many Beenleigh State High School students both past and present working

On Tuesday 21^st Aug, the senior Ag Practices class had the privilege of touring Teys Australia at Beenleigh as part of their Paddock to Plate Unit. Students were exposed to the whole production process through all facets of the value chain which Teys encompasses (feedlot, processing, packaging and value adding of products including hide and leather treatment). It was a wonderful experience for the students to witness the calibre of sophisticated machinery, hygiene and production process that transpires throughout Teys Australia. We would like to thank Teys Australia who gave our students the opportunity to enrich their learning.

Kerry Bridge

Agricultural Teacher

TAFE GOLD COAST 2019 APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MONDAY!

Please find attached the 2019 TAFE Queensland – Gold Coast region TAFE at School Guide and advertising flyer.

Students are encouraged to simply submit an Expression of Interest for their chosen TAFE at School program when applications open online (www.tafeapply.com – Code TQGC1901) from Monday 6^th August, 2018.

Bulk guides and flyers are available in room 326.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to see Kirsty Saunders  in Room 326 regarding TAFE at School inquiries.

ABBTF is looking at running a free Bricklaying Try a Trade event at the Gold Coast TAFE, Ashmore campus, Monday 3rd September.

We are opening up this opportunity to students from years 10 - 12 who have an interest in Bricklaying as a possible career.

The Try a Trade will be run with a maximum of 14 students from 8.30am – 2.30pm and the aim is to include students from a number of the local schools.

If a student wishes to attend, they will need to register with me in room 326. Students will have to provide their own transport.

Students will need to wear closed in leather shoes or safety boots, and comfortable clothes which may get dirty.

They will need to bring their own lunch and water, and ABBTF and TAFE will supply everything else.

Cheers

Kirsty Saunders

Industry Liaison Officer

BOILER MAKER APPRENTICESHIP

There is a an Boiler Maker Apprenticeship vacancy at 3^rd Generation Doors at Staplyton.  This apprenticeship is for year 12 students, it will be full time upon leaving school.  The business makes roller-doors and does the installations.  If you are interested in applying for this fantastic opportunity please see Kirsty Saunders in room 326.

Kirsty Saunders

Industry Liaison Officer

Prestige Services has collated their latest positions vacant for school-based traineeships and year for 12 students (next year). Please find attached flyers and information below;

• Tuesday 28^th August: JPL (Angus and Coote, Goldmark and Prouds the Jewellers) Information and Recruitment Session (North)
  • Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
  • Location: Beenleigh Business Centre, 5/69 George St
  • Opportunities for: JPL Stores at Beenleigh Marketplace, Orion Springfield Shopping Centre and Hyperdome Shopping Centre
  • Apply at: https://bit.ly/2vX7xGT

• Wednesday 29^th August: JPL (Angus and Coote, Goldmark and Prouds the Jewellers) Information and Recruitment Session (GC)
  • Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
  • Location: Food Court at Westfield Helensvale Shopping Centre, 1-29 Millaroo Drive
  • Opportunities for: JPL stores at Westfield Helensvale and the new Westfield Coomera Shopping Centres
  • Apply at: https://bit.ly/2BdnXjj

• Thursday 30^th August: Event Cinemas Coomera
  • Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
  • Location: Auditorium at Upper Coomera State College, 137 Reserve Road
  • Opportunities for: Event Cinemas at the new Westfield Coomera Shopping Centre  
  • Apply at: https://bit.ly/2PvF7LW

• Tuesday 2^nd October: Public RSA Course
  • Time: 9am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Southport Central Building 3G, Level 4, 27 Garden St
  • Enrol at: https://pst.assessapp.com/form_records/new_public?form_id=2105

We are also holding a Careers and Recruitment Session for a Certificate 3 Guarantee program we will be running with the JPL Group (this is not a School Based opportunity!). This may be of interest to past students, students looking to exit school with an alternative pathway or a friend/family member. We encourage you to share this fantastic opportunity with your contacts. NB: Participants must to be attending school, aged 15 years or above and a Queensland Resident (refer to flyer for further eligibility).

• Thursday 30^th August: Certificate 3 Guarantee Program with the JPL Group
  • Time: 9am – 10:30am  
  • Location: Beenleigh Business Centre, 5/69 George St
  • Opportunities for: Angus and Coote, Goldmark and Prouds the Jewellers across Westfield Helensvale and Coomera, Hyperdome Shopping Centre and Beenleigh Marketplace.   
  • Apply at: https://bit.ly/2L0cpPR

Kirsty Saunders

Industry Liaison Officer

CERT III Business/Admin Traineeship with a manufacturing company.

Geofabrics in Ormeau!

If you are in year 10 or 11 and you are interested in this traineeship, please see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in room 326.

Kirsty Saunders

Industry Liaison Officer

YEAR 12 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A TRADE

Good afternoon,Osmac is pleased to launch our Inaugural Life Skills program called ADAPT (Ability, Develop, Advance, Prepare for a Trade).

For your convenience, I have attached a PDF copy of the Marketing flyer to forward to your community, a brief of the ADAPT program and the registration form for students.

The FREE one day workshop (unaccredited) is aimed at year 12 students who are considering a trade pathway post year 12.

Osmac wants to provide students in their final half of school, information, knowledge, expectations about the various trades and the journey towards, becoming qualified.

Osmac currently employs over 500 apprentices in the greater Brisbane region. Most of our apprentice and traineeship opportunities are in the Heavy Trade Industry with some options in Business Administration:

• Automotive – Light, Heavy Vehicle, Spray Painting  
• Engineering – Fabrication, Welding, Fitting and Turning, Diesel Fitting, Mobile Plant Machinery
• Construction – Painting, Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Plumbing
• Electrical – Commercial Air Conditioning, Electrical

The workshop will be run by myself and will be conducted onsite at the Skillstech campus in Acacia Ridge on Monday the 24^th of September during the first week of the 3^rd term school holidays. Students who register, participate and complete the workshop, will gain confidence to use the ADAPT life skills and offered work experience to potentially transition from school to work.

There are limited placements available and registration closes on Friday 31 August 2018. I am also available to visit your school and provide an overview of who Osmac is, the trades we employ for, our expectations and the ADAPT program.

Please contact me on the contact details below if you have any questions.

OSMAC ADAPT (Ability, Develop, Advance and Prepare for a Trade) workshop applications will close on Friday, 31 August 2018.

If you are interested in the following available Traineeships please come to 326 and see Kirsty Saunders or Toni Tereva in break times.

Cert III In Hospitality

Little Elm Café - Ormeau (Prestige Services)

Michel's Patisserie - Cornubia Shopping Centre (Prestige Services)

Soul Origin - Loganholme ( Prestige Services)

The Coffee Club - Browns Plains (Queensford College)

Beach House Bar & Grill - Browns Plains (Queensford College)

Burger Buzz - Logan Central (Aurora)

Zarraffa's - Browns Plains ( Aurora)

Cert III Buisness (Retail Focus)

Bakers Delight - Loganholme (Prestige Services)

Stellarossa - Loganholme

The Coffee Club - Browns Plains (Queensford College)

Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care

The Boulevard Early Learning Centre - Mount Warren Park.

PLEASE FIND ATTACHED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE 3 GUARANTEE WHICH MEANS NO COST UPON LEAVING SCHOOL TO COMPLETE A CERT III INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT.  SEE FLYERS BELOW.

CASUAL POSITIONS at ORIGIN KEBABS EAGLEBY STORE

3 positions available:

2 positions are for Service Staff -  main duties include taking orders, making kebabs, cleaning and stocking fridges.

1 position is for back of house – main duties cleaning, dishes, stocking shelves and fridges eventually leading onto serving at front of house as back up staff.

If you are interested in apply for these casual positions please take your resume into the Origin Kebabs store.

Please ensure that you are dressed presentably as you are required to take your resume ‘in person’.  Do not have another person hand it in for you. 

The store is located at the Cnr Brigade Drive and River Hills Road, Eagleby.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

There is a high demand within the aquatic industry for AUSTSWIM Swimming and Water Safety Teachers.

This is a great job for students that are:

• looking for a casual and/or summer jobs
• heading off to university and interested in casual and/or part-time work.
• interested in a career within the Aquatic Industry
• considering a ‘gap year’ overseas. AUSTSWIM qualifications are recognised Internationally.

PLUS…

The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety qualification gives students 2 QCE points.

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR STUDENTS?

Print out the attached flyer to pin on notice boards, hand out or copy the above information and forward onto any students and/or parents who may be interested in gaining the qualification.

HOW TO ENROL..

Further information is available on our website www.austswim.com.auCheck out the scheduled courses - locations and dates on our Course Calendar

Enrol via the course calendar or complete the attached enrolment form and return to our office.