36 Boundary St Railway Estate QLD 4810 Subscribe: Subscribe: http://townsvilleshs.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Email: Email: [email protected]Phone: Phone: 07 4721 8777 Fax: Fax: 07 4721 8700 17 July 2017 17 July 2017 From the Principal Welcome to Term 3 I would like to welcome all parents and students to Term 3. This is such an important term for our students, particularly our Year 12s as they sit QCS and assessment prior to Verification. I mentioned to the teachers at a staff meeting that this term has a multitude of opportunities for students to be involved in various activities. This school does such a great job of providing opportunities for students. I believe that it is an area of strength for our school (one of many!). School Opinion Survey Towards the end of July, or early in August, the school will receive the forms to send home for Parents to complete the School Opinion Survey. The survey for parents is online and anonymous. Unfortunately last year we didn’t have a truly representative number of parents complete the survey. I would ask that this year as many families as possible complete the survey to really give us their opinions. Of course, I believe that this is the best school in Townsville – but I may be a little biased! Staff and students representatives complete their surveys here at the school. Sometimes to struggle is necessary I read the story in this article quite some time ago, and it has stuck with me. I can’t find who the author was. I am presenting it in this newsletter because I think it is relevant to some of our students, and to a small group of our parents. In this current day and age there is a changing attitude amongst some of the communities that schools deal with. An increasing number of parents are “stepping in” to ensure that their child doesn’t have to undergo any difficulties – I’m sure for noble reasons, but sometimes it is counter-productive. There are also increasing numbers of students experiencing issues such as anxiety and depression. That is something that we, as parents and educators, need to monitor. Whilst some struggling may enhance the growth of the child, too much can inhibit growth. It’s a fine line. I hope you enjoy this story: Once a little boy was playing outdoors and found a fascinating caterpillar. He carefully picked it up and took it home to show his mother. He asked his mother if he could keep it, and she said he could if he would take good care of it. The little boy got a large jar from his mother and put plants to eat, and a stick to climb on, in the jar. Every day he watched the caterpillar and brought it new plants to eat. One day the caterpillar climbed up the stick and started acting strangely. The boy worriedly called his mother who came and understood that the caterpillar was creating a cocoon. The mother explained to the boy how the caterpillar was going to go through a metamorphosis and become a butterfly. The little boy was thrilled to hear about the changes his caterpillar would go through. He watched every day, waiting for the butterfly to emerge. One day it happened, a small hole appeared in the cocoon and the butterfly started to struggle to come out.
I would like to welcome all parents andstudents to Term 3. This is such animportant term for our students, particularlyour Year 12s as they sit QCS andassessment prior to Verification.
I mentioned to the teachers at a staffmeeting that this term has a multitude ofopportunities for students to be involved in
various activities. This school does such a great job of providingopportunities for students. I believe that it is an area of strengthfor our school (one of many!).
School Opinion Survey
Towards the end of July, or early in August, the school willreceive the forms to send home for Parents to complete theSchool Opinion Survey. The survey for parents is online andanonymous. Unfortunately last year we didn’t have a trulyrepresentative number of parents complete the survey. I wouldask that this year as many families as possible complete thesurvey to really give us their opinions. Of course, I believe thatthis is the best school in Townsville – but I may be a little biased!
Staff and students representatives complete their surveys hereat the school.
Sometimes to struggle is necessary
I read the story in this article quite some time ago, and it hasstuck with me. I can’t find who the author was. I am presentingit in this newsletter because I think it is relevant to some of ourstudents, and to a small group of our parents.
In this current day and age there is a changing attitude amongstsome of the communities that schools deal with. An increasingnumber of parents are “stepping in” to ensure that their childdoesn’t have to undergo any difficulties – I’m sure for noblereasons, but sometimes it is counter-productive.
There are also increasing numbers of students experiencingissues such as anxiety and depression. That is something thatwe, as parents and educators, need to monitor. Whilst somestruggling may enhance the growth of the child, too much caninhibit growth. It’s a fine line.
I hope you enjoy this story:
Once a little boy was playing outdoors and found afascinating caterpillar. He carefully picked it up and tookit home to show his mother. He asked his mother if hecould keep it, and she said he could if he would takegood care of it.
The little boy got a large jar from his mother and putplants to eat, and a stick to climb on, in the jar. Every dayhe watched the caterpillar and brought it new plants toeat.
One day the caterpillar climbed up thestick and started acting strangely. Theboy worriedly called his mother whocame and understood that thecaterpillar was creating a cocoon. Themother explained to the boy how thecaterpillar was going to go through ametamorphosis and become a butterfly.
The little boy was thrilled to hear about the changeshis caterpillar would go through. He watched every day,waiting for the butterfly to emerge. One day it happened,a small hole appeared in the cocoon and the butterflystarted to struggle to come out.
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At first the boy was excited, but soon he becameconcerned. The butterfly was struggling so hard to getout! It looked like it couldn’t break free! It lookeddesperate! It looked like it was making no progress!
The boy was so concerned he decided to help. Heran to get scissors, and then walked back (because hehad learned not to run with scissors…). He snipped thecocoon to make the hole bigger and the butterfly quicklyemerged!
As the butterfly came out the boy was surprised. It hada swollen body and small, shriveled wings. He continuedto watch the butterfly expecting that, at any moment,the wings would dry out, enlarge and expand to supportthe swollen body. He knew that in time the body wouldshrink and the butterfly’s wings would expand.
But neither happened!
The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around witha swollen body and shriveled wings.
It never was able to fly…
As the boy tried to figure out what had gone wronghis mother took him to talk to a scientist from a localcollege. He learned that the butterfly was SUPPOSEDto struggle. In fact, the butterfly’s struggle to push itsway through the tiny opening of the cocoon pushesthe fluid out of its body and into its wings. Without thestruggle, the butterfly would never, ever fly. The boy’sgood intentions hurt the butterfly.
As you go through school, and life, keep in mind thatstruggling is an important part of any growth experience.In fact, it is the struggle that causes you to develop yourability to fly.
As teachers our gift to you is stronger wings…
…and then I found this extract from an article in a magazineentitled “Parents Magazine”. It was written by Launa Schweizer
Parents, consider yourself a partner with the school.
“You can support your child's relationship with his teachers byexplaining that school rules are to be followed, even if your rulesare different at home. Children feel confused when parentsundermine the teacher's decisions.
I remember when one student lost his temper and hit anotherchild during recess. When his parents came in for a meeting,his mother was confrontational: "We teach him to stand up forhimself. I'm glad he can use his fists." Her son looked at her andthen at me, baffled about which of us was right. So I changedtactics quickly. "That is your rule at home," I said, "but the rulesat school are different. No child is allowed to hit here. Not ever."
Other parents I called, on the other hand, were so embarrassedor so furious that they could barely talk with me on the phone.But the principal is not a prosecutor, and your child doesn'tneed a lawyer. Instead, she needs a parent who can stay calmand who is willing to work with the school to help her respect,reflect, and repair.”
Have a great term!
Rob SlaterPrincipal
Woolworths Earn & LearnWe are excited to be taking part in the 2017Woolworths Earn & Learn program.
During the previous campaign, we were ableto purchase some great resources with thepoints we earned, thanks to you.
From now until September 19th 2017, youcan collect stickers at Woolworths that go towards Earn &Learn points. For every $10 you spend at Woolworths(excluding the purchase of tobacco, liquor and gift cards), youwill receive a sticker. These stickers can then be given to yourchildren to collect on a special sticker card. Once it iscompleted, they can simply bring it back here to school or youcan drop them into your local Woolworths collection box.
The more points we earn, the more we can redeem froma choice of over 10,000 educational resources includingmathematics and English resources, art & crafts materials andmuch, much more!
Winter uniform reminderWith the cooler weather approaching, we remind you that theacceptable uniform for winter is the Town High jersey or a plainnavy blue jumper. (No logos) Students may wear navy bluetailored long pants (not track suit pants) or navy or skin colouredstockings.
Robyn HarveyDeputy Principal School Improvement
Townsville State High School FacebookPage
Our Facebook page has been active since2015 and it is terrific to see the amount ofcontent about our students and school programs appearing onthe site and being updated on a daily basis. To view the pageand post a message, please access via this link and once onthe page, hit ‘like’
We are following a clear and strict set of guidelines related toFacebook usage by schools and our ‘gatekeepers’ are currentlydoing a fantastic job of monitoring content!
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Coming Events
Date Event
17-21/07 NAIDOC Week Activities
18/07 P & C Meeting
21/07 Athletics Carnival
24-28/07 Matsudo Mabashi Visit
25/07 Sports/Group Visit
26/07 Year 10 Immunisations
26-27/07 Challenge Games
27/07 Year 6 Parent Information Evening
28/07 Japanese Speaking Competition
1-4/8 Year 8 Camp
Payment of 2017 Textbook And ResourceHire Fees
Participation in the 2017 Student ResourceScheme requires payments as follows:
Yr 7-9 $170.00 ; Yr 10-12 $195.00
Plus some subject specific costs for Year 10/11/12 students.
Payment may be made in full as a single payment or byinstalments.
Please refer to the Participation Agreement Form forwardedwith the invoices for 2017. If you do not have a copy of theParticipation Agreement Form you can collect a copy from theschool office.
Please elect to participate or not participate in the scheme onthe Agreement Form and return to the school. Non-paymentof the participation fee by the designated payment date(s) mayresult in debt recovery action being undertaken for the overdueparticipation fee which may result in extra costs being incurredby the parent/carer.
Non-payment of the participation fee will also result inwithdrawal of students from extra-curricular activities someexamples include: school camps, afternoon sports, NQ Sports,Vocal and Guitar Lessons, use of the School buses, Yr 12Formal, Senior Jerseys, School Magazine, posting out of schoolreports.
For your convenience, the school office has Eftpos facilitiesand can be processed either in person or over the phone. Theschool also accepts payment via Direct deposit to the school’sbank account – BSB 064-819; Account 00090292 and statingthe student’s name and invoice number.
Thank you to those parents who have already attended topayment of Textbook/Resource Hire Fees. Payment of schoolfees and return of text books ensures a fair and equitabledistribution of resources. Thank you for your assistance.
Narelle SearstonBusiness Services Manager
QParents RegistrationThank you to those parents/caregivers who have registeredfor ‘QParents’, which is a secure online parent portal. Theonline portal allows you to electronically notify the school ofany student absence, check on the attendance and behaviourof your child, view a student’s current timetable and subjects,update contact details and receive any accounts for payment.
THE SYSTEM IS EXCELLENT AND HIGHLYRECOMMENDED TO YOU!
All parents/caregivers should have received a mail package andemails about how to complete registration. Please contact theoffice if you need any support to register.
From the Rolls OfficeStudent absences are to be explained by a parent/caregiver tothe Rolls Officer stating the reason and dates of absence. Thismay be done by phoning the school on 4721 8777 or 47218756 or by emailing [email protected] absences of three or more days due to illness requirea medical certificate. Medical Certificates should be emailed tothe above email address or hand delivered to the Rolls Office.Your prompt assistance with explanation of absences will begreatly appreciated.
Should a student arrive late to school, a letter ofexplanation or a note in the Student Diary from thestudent’s parent/caregiver is required. This letter or notemust be presented to the Rolls Office if the student isarriving at school after 8:45am.
If there is a need to collect your student from school early,you must do so via the front office and sign your studentout. A note should be written in your student’s StudentDiary, the student then presents the note to the Student
Counter before school. A Leave Request will be given.The student will show this to their teacher when theyneed to leave the class.
Lunch passes will NOT be approved. This applies tostudents of all year levels.
Students who feel unwell at school must first report tothe class teacher who will direct them to the GeneralOffice with a note to this effect. During morning or lunchtime recesses, students should report directly to theOffice.
Facilities for housing sick students are limited. Sick bayis used as a holding station only. Your student needs toknow a contact number so that we can phone parentsand send students home as quickly as possible.
Junior Secondary News
Message from the Junior Secondary DeputyPrincipal
SWPBL – “We are here to work – prepared and punctual”
Classrooms are busy places – indeed they are a constant hiveof activity. For learning to be effective we need every teammember to be working together to create a focused learningenvironment. A key aspect of this is respect and one wayof students demonstrating respect is for them to follow theirteacher’s instructions without argument every time. This allowsclassrooms to run smoothly and maximises learning time.
This term our SWPBL focus is “We are here to work – preparedand punctual”. We are asking our students to ensure they:
Students demonstrating this can earn GOTCHAs. These are‘banked’ in the office and students can cash them in to earnprizes of their choice.
Ask your student what their current GOTCHA tally is and see ifthey have identified a prize they are working their way towardsearning!
Tanya NelsonDeputy Principal Junior Secondary
From the Junior Secondary Team
Welcome back!
Term Three is a massive one, with a lot of activities happeningin the Junior School. In Week 2, a group of Year 8 studentswill be trained as Peer Mentors, as part of a new programwithin the school, to encourage positive relationships and todevelop resilience in our students. We also have a very talentedOptiminds team working hard on their presentation for theOptiminds Challenge on the 27th August 2017.
Week 4 is the Year 8 Outdoor Adventure Camp! We are gettingsuper excited, and can’t wait to head to Kinchant OutdoorEducation Centre. There will be a lot of information over the nextcouple of weeks for those students going, so please listen outfor details, and if you need more call Miss Strang on 47218777.Students not going on camp are expected to attend normalschool days.
There are also some important dates coming up for our partnerprimary school students. We will be holding several Town HighExperience Days throughout the term, where Year 5 and 6students from our partner primary schools will be visiting andgetting a taste of high school and the awesome things thatTown High has to offer. This will be accompanied by the Year6 into 7 Parent Information Evening on Thursday 27th July. Itwill be held in J Block Theatre from 5pm-6.30pm and will be anopportunity for parents to come and see what programs andcurriculum we offer and enjoy a BBQ whilst meeting the staff. Ifyou have a primary school student, or you know someone whodoes, be sure to pass on the details of this important event.
For more information on any of these events, please contactMiss Strang on 47218777.
Jess StrangJunior Secondary Head of Department
Senior Secondary NewsWow! Unbelievable it’s Semester 2 already and there’s a lot ofstuff happening in the Senior School during the next 10 weeks.Please see below for a summary of important dates for theterm:
Grade What When Where
Immunisations Wednesday 26thJuly
Library
Careers Expo Monday 7thAugust(11.30-1.30pm)
RSLStadium
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Senior SubjectExperience
Wednesday 16thAugust (Periods 1and 2)
J Block
• Pack their bags each evening with all equipmentnecessary for the next day’s learning (diary included)
• Complete all necessary homework
• Arrive at each class ‘on time every time’
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Grade What When Where
Subject ExpoSession forParents andStudents
Wednesday 16thAugust Evening
(Times to bearranged)
Hall
SET Plan parentalinterviews –CHOOSINGSENIORSUBJECTS FOR2018
Wednesday 23rd& Thursday 24thAugust
APPOINTMENTSMADE THROUGHADMINISTRATION(More info tocome)
Library
Braking Distance/ DrivingSimulation
Friday 4th August Library /Oval
RACQ Free to Go Friday 11thAugust (Period 2)
Library
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LeadershipSeminar
Wednesday 30thAugust
RSL
Car CrashSimulation
Friday 28th July Library /Oval
QCS test Tuesday 29th &Wednesday 30thAugust
C Block
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Block exams Monday 4th –Friday 8thSeptember
C Block
Mr Dan Santarossa & Jacqui O’SheaHODs Senior Schooling
Important Notice for Senior Students
Student on their P’s are not permitted totransport other students unless they aresiblings. Given concerns from the schoolcommunity, students are not to parkwithin the school grounds, and must find alternative andsuitable parking elsewhere. Students must also not leaveschool grounds during the day. Failure to follow this policycould result in school disciplinary action. The safety andwellbeing of all students is a priority for our school. If you haveany questions regarding this policy please see Mrs Mladenovic.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
From 1 January 2015, the Australian Government requires allstudents studying Vocational Education and Training (VET) tohave a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This includes studentswho are studying VET in schools. Townsville State High Schoolmust have a valid USI for a student before issuing a qualificationor statement of attainment.
What is a USI?
From 2015, anyone undertaking a Vocational Education andTraining course (eg: through TAFE or other training providers,but not University) will need to have a "Unique Student
Identifier" (USI) - this is a bit like an account number made up ofletters and numbers and is allocated to you. It is used to identifyyou when undertaking any vocational training.
This USI allows you to login to your training account and seeall your training records and the results of all your courses. Youcan also print out all your results to take to an employer whenyou are applying for a job or to any training provider when youare doing any additional courses.
You should have this Unique Student Identifier before you cancommence any courses and must have it to obtain yourcertification or statement of attainment. If you don't alreadyhave one, you can create one at:
http://www.usi.gov.au
At Townsville SHS we will be assisting students with theapplication for their USI. Students’ must provide suitableidentification through one of the following:
Each learner at Townsville State High School will either berequired to provide their existing USI (if not already on recordat the RTO) or apply for a USI. Students can access the USIFact Sheets from the school’s web page and also the school’scurriculum network.
Each student who enrols in a VET course will need to completethe following:
Action 1. The student applies for a USI at home
• Driver’s licence
• Medicare card
• Birth Certificate (Australian) — please note a birthcertificate extract is not sufficient
• Australian Passport
• Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) for internationalstudents
• Certificate Of Registration By Descent
• Citizenship Certificate
• ImmiCard
• The school sends home information about the USIand what the process will be for application andprovision through Newsletters and Parent Informationletters
• Students obtain a USI at home via the websitewww.usi.gov.au
• The student provides the USI to the school using theUSI Collection and Verification form
• The school verifies the USI via the websitewww.usi.gov.au
• The school records the USI, inputs this informationinto the Student Management System or record inthe USI Register
Action 2. The student applies for a USI at the school
Robyn HarveyDeputy Principal School Improvement
Making Links With Primary SchoolsThirteen of our Junior Secondary leaders volunteered to assistat local primary schools’ athletic carnivals at the end of Term2. Students worked at Railway Estate SS and Hermit ParkSS to help run events, encourage students and make strongconnections with our feeder schools. All students involvedrepresented Town High to a very high standard. They wereconfident, helpful and respectful at all times. We would liketo thank these students for their continuing contributions toour community: Daniel Casey, Louie Quakawoot, Dana Jones,Abbie Ray, Jasmine Fraser, Hayden Kelly, Brianna Knight,Ethan Johnstone, Shaneeka Walsh, Barry Webber, Hari Konio,and Lauren Andrews.
Altitude Day, Reach For The Stars!A very lucky group of Year 8 and 9 students ventured toTony Ireland stadium on 30 May for a day of inspiration andnetworking. The students gained selection based on theirleadership abilities and contributions to the school community.Throughout the day, young leaders from all around theTownsville region took part in networking activities (includingdancing!), goal setting, and listened to a number of local andinternational success stories. The day was uplifting andencouraged the students to reach for the stars and make achange in the world. All students involved returned to schoolenthusiastic and ready to pass on their knowledge.Congratulations to all involved. Students who attended Altitude
Day were: Ethan Johnstone, Brianna Knight, Barry Webber,Jasmine Fraser, Jackson Lord, Hayden Kelly, Rosie Hargen,Emma-Lee Bright, Dana Jones, Lorraine Salomon, DanielCasey, Alexander Fretin, Euan Kerswell, Sophie Harrington,Keziah Furnell.
News from the Business Department
BUSINESS STUDIES
It has been a very eventful year so far for the BusinessDepartment and Semester two is looking to be even better!
Semester one has proven to be an extremely productive onefor both students and staff. Students have participated in manyinteresting events. Some of the highlights include:
Junior Business
The year 8 students put on their consumer savvy hats andresearched, analysed and compared the best deal for along-term 24 month phone plan between any two handsets(most chose between a Samsung Galaxy S7 and an iPhone7) and compared the better phone service provider looking atwarranties, hidden fees and mobile data usage.
The year 8 students also learnt the basic reasons behindbusiness plans and the difference between successful businessplans, the benefits of short and long term planning forbusinesses and individuals.
Year 9 Business students have explored Managing financialresponsibilities, risks and rewards in the first unit of work. Theyneeded to respond to the question, what strategies can beused to manage financial risks and rewards? They conductedan inquiry and proposed a course of action for a client aboutstrategies to manage finances and accumulate future savings ina written statement of advice report. This proved challenges yetled in nicely to the next unit of work Earning, Saving, Spending,Investing (ESSI money). Students participated in online learningwhere they explored and used a range of basic financialmanagement concepts to accumulate as much personal wealthas they could in the hypothetical game.
Senior Business
The Year 10 Business students were introduced to the twosenior subjects: Business Communication and Technology(BCT) and Legal Studies. They explored the BCT topics ofworking in teams and problem solving and event management.They also gained an insight into the various legislation that affectthem in their daily lives and participated in lively class debatesand mock trials.
• The school sends home information about the USIand what the process will be for application and thetypes of identification that will be required by thelearner
• Students apply at the school during a set class timewith the assistance of the staff
• Students will record their USI and provide thenumber to the teacher using the USI Collection andVerification form
• The school verifies the USI via the websitewww.usi.gov.au
• The school records the USI, inputs this informationinto the Student Management System or record inthe USI Register
The Year 11 and 12 Business Communication and Technologystudents acquired extensive knowledge and skills whichincluded business communication skills, businessenvironments, workplace health, safety and sustainability,international business and social media.
The following photos illustrate how enjoyable learning aboutBusiness can be!
Figure 1 Year 9 BusinessFigure 1 Year 9 Businessstudentsstudents
learning about ESSI Money.learning about ESSI Money.
Figure 2 Year 9 BusinessFigure 2 Year 9 Businessstudentsstudents
learning about ESSI Moneylearning about ESSI Money
Figure 4 Year 10 students workingFigure 4 Year 10 students workingin teams to create a newin teams to create a new
product.product.
Figure 5 Year 10 studentsFigure 5 Year 10 studentstrialling their new product.trialling their new product.
Figure 6 Year 10 studentsFigure 6 Year 10 studentstrialling their new product.trialling their new product.
Figure 7 Year 10 studentsFigure 7 Year 10 studentsworking in teams to createworking in teams to create
a new product.a new product.
Figure 8 Year 10 students workingFigure 8 Year 10 students workingin teams to create a newin teams to create a new
product.product.
Figure 10 Year 10 studentsFigure 10 Year 10 studentsparticipating in a mockparticipating in a mock
trial.trial.
Figure 11 Year 10 studentsFigure 11 Year 10 studentsparticipating in a mockparticipating in a mock
trial.trial.
Figure 12 Year 10 studentsFigure 12 Year 10 studentsparticipating in a mockparticipating in a mock
trial.trial.
LEGAL STUDIES
Semester one has been a dynamic one for the Legal Studiesstudents. They have certainly been very busy during this year.Semester two promises to be just as busy and exciting!
Following are some of the highlights from the first semester:
Year 12 students looked at family law and put theirknowledge into practice by participating in a mockwedding.
Senior students participated in mock trials and livelydebates on a range of topics as they explored suchtopics as Juvenile law, Family law, Negligence andContract law. The year 12’s investigated various topicssuch as Euthanasia, Capital punishment, Bail laws,Drugs and the law,…. As part of their independentresearch inquiry task.
Overall, semester one has not only been a very busy but a verysuccessful and rewarding one!
Figure 1 Year 12s participatedFigure 1 Year 12s participatedin a mock wedding.in a mock wedding.
Figure 2 The mock wedding.Figure 2 The mock wedding.
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Figure 3 The mock wedding.Figure 3 The mock wedding. Figure 4 The mock wedding.Figure 4 The mock wedding.
Figure 5 The mock wedding.Figure 5 The mock wedding. Figure 6 The mock wedding.Figure 6 The mock wedding.
News from the EAL/D DepartmentAt the end of Term 2 the Year 7/8 EAL/D students went toMagnetic Island for the day. They went reef walking at NellyBay and discovered different marine life. A group of studentsassisted a man whose boat was stuck in the sand. Everyonehad a great day. Thank you to Ms Davis for driving the bus andMs Wendy for helping out on the excursion.
Vicki KayeEnglish and Humanities Teacher
News from the School Based YouthHealth Nurse
New vaccine added to the School VaccinationProgram
Year 10 Meningococcal Immunisation Day
You will have received a package including information and aconsent form for immunisation.
Please return completed forms by Monday 17th July to theOffice.
Only students who have returned a completed form will be ableto be immunised on the day.
If you would like more information phone: 13 Health (13432584)or visit Queensland Health’s Immunisation website:
It is a busy term for Guidance Officers, as we work with allstudents that are considering applying to attend tertiaryeducation next year. Today I would like to share with youinformation about QTAC that answers many of the questionsthat students have been asking.
August 3, 2017: Open DateSeptember 29, 2017: On-time date for applications.Some courses with fixed closing dates close this dayNovember 17, 2017: Earliest date you may receive anoffer (NB: minimal courses and institutions)
QTAC process tertiary applications for 16 institutions. All Year12 students are eligible to apply for tertiary study via QTAC.Students can apply through QTAC for a range of course typesincluding; certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, associatedegree and bachelor. Some institutions will offer coursesthrough a range of modes including; full time, part time,externally/via distance and flexible (some on campus and someexternal).
There are 2 components to entry.
1. Eligibility – course prerequisites and institutionadmission rules. For example, to be eligible for aBachelor of Laws at CQU, you must exit Year 12passing Authority English. Some courses also requireinterviews, portfolios or auditions.
2. Merit – OP / QTAC selection rank. The OPs (OverallPosition) is for eligible students that have completed5 Authority subjects through Year 11 and 12, they
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Those students who do not successfully complete 5 authoritysubjects will be issued with an OP ineligible rank releasedin December which can also be used to apply for tertiaryeducation.
Just because you meet the 2 components of entry, does notmean you are guaranteed a place in that course. All applicantsare offered spots in ‘order of merit’ where the applicant with thebest OP/rank is first and the applicant with the next best OP/rank is second etc. until all places are filled.
Year 12 Application Fee
$42 – students can also log back in to their account andchange their preferences 3 times for free. The fourth andsubsequent times are $42. Payment can be made via creditcard, BPay or a prepaid voucher purchased through the school.
From week 3, Year 12 students will be able to make a time tosee me by booking in at Student Support Services. All studentshave now been given the 2018 QTAC guide, if your child doesnot have one, get them to come and see me.
To apply to QTAC, students will need:
Cicely BairaGuidance Officer
Townsville State High School StudentDress Code
Below we have set out the rules on theschool’s uniform policy as per the StudentDiary. We expect all students to have thecorrect attire. If you have any concernsplease contact the relevant Deputy Principal.
JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 9)
Girls
Shirt Polo style T-Shirt in bottle green and navy bluewith the school logo on the pocket.
Shorts Navy blue shorts with the school logo on the shortleg
Skirt Navy blue skirt with inverted box pleats
Shoes/Socks
Lace up sports shoes (See attached pictures foracceptable and unacceptable styles)
White sport socks
Boys
Shirt Polo style T-Shirt in bottle green and navy bluewith the school logo on the pocket.
JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 9)
Shorts Navy blue shorts with the school logo on the shortleg
Shoes/Socks
Lace up sports shoes (See attached pictures foracceptable and unacceptable styles)
White sport socks
A hat must be worn at ALL times when outside, includingHPE lessons and lunch time activities.
SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 10 to 12)
Girls
Shirt Green and white striped shirt with school logo.Girls must also wear a clip-on tie in navy blue andgreen
Skirt Navy blue skirt with inverted box pleats (All girls’skirts should be worn from the waist to near theknee, with blouse overlapping the skirt.)
Shoes/Socks
Lace up sports shoes (See attached pictures foracceptable and unacceptable styles)
White sport socks
Boys
Shirt Green and white striped shirt with school logo
Shorts Navy blue shorts with the school logo on the shortleg
Shoes/Socks
Lace up sports shoes (See attached pictures foracceptable and unacceptable styles)
White sport socks
A hat must be worn at ALL times when outside, includingHPE lessons and lunch time activities.
Winter – Boys and Girls Years 7 to 12
(a) Navy blue tailored long pants(b) The school jersey or navy blue zip-up fleecy lined orplain navy blue jumper without any logos(c) Navy, black or skin coloured tights may be wornunder skirt
Students not in a uniform are to carry a dated explanatorynote from home and to have this note signed by the
relevant Deputy Principal
Jewellery & Make-up regulations
are published on December 16 in students learningaccounts on School Portal.
• A valid email address – do not use school address asaccess is lost when they leave
• A password that they will remember
• Learner Unique Identifier (LUI)
1. If ears are pierced one small, plain stud or sleeperper ear, may be worn in the lobe of the ear only. Nofacial piercings are permitted
2. One plain signet ring may be worn
3. One simple chain may be worn
4. A plain wrist watch and/or a simple, metal bangle orbracelet, no wider than 2cm
5. Hair must be of a natural colour and be worn neatand tidy
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NB: Earrings (stud or sleepers) are the ONLY acceptableform of body piercing allowed.
General Items:
Safety Standards As required by Curriculum ActivityRisk Management, safety standards involving footwear,hair, jewellery, must also be met.
Hair Hair must be of a natural colour and must be wornin a style which meets school community standards.
Headwear Hijabs / head coverings are to be no longerthan shoulder length and must be navy blue in colour.
Tattoos Tattoos are not permitted.
Students representing the school on official excursions/activities are to wear full Representative Dress schooluniform, unless notified otherwise.
Students not in a uniform are to carry a dated explanatorynote from home and must have this note signed by the
Tag teacher or Senior Administration.
Uniform for Senior Students
Please note it is compulsory for all students in Years 10, 11 &12 to wear the Senior shirt no polo shirts are acceptable.
2017 Canteen Price List
Smoking banned 5 metres around schoolgrounds
Smoking any tobacco products or using an electroniccigarette within five metres of any state or privateschool grounds has been banned. This applies before,during and after school hours as well as over weekendsand school holidays.
On the spot fines can be issued by environmental healthofficers, police or other officers authorised by the localgovernment to anyone found in breach of this legislation.The ban does not extend to businesses or residencesthat share a property boundary with a school.
Smokers are asked to put out your cigarette and disposeof the litter thoughtfully well before you reach the schoolboundary.
