1 Hunter Street Brassall QLD 4305 Subscribe: Subscribe: https://ipswichshs.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Email: Email: [email protected]Phone: Phone: 07 3813 4488 Fax: Fax: 07 3813 4400 10 May 2019 10 May 2019 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome back. This has been one of the strangest starts to a term that I can remember with so many short weeks. It could have been really hard to stay focussed with a number of activities including the track and field carnivals also “getting in the way” of learning, but I have been very impressed by the determination of both students and staff to remain on-task. At every enrolment [and we welcomed more than 20 new students this term] I try to impress on the students and their families that here @ISH we are preparing our young people for the world of work. It is important that they learn resilience as well as showing respect and responsibility, because those traits will serve them well in the real world. Certainly I can say they are clearly evident this term. You will all be aware that the new Performing Arts Block is now in full use. I am pleased to let you know that the Minister of Education has told me that she intends to officially open it in person. We are now waiting on her preferred date. I hope that many of you are also aware of an election commitment from the federal labour Party to co-fund the construction of our proposed community Sports Hub should they gain government. This would be a huge asset to the school, and would provide up to four indoor courts for HPE classes, and two competition courts marked for basketball, netball, volleyball and futsal. We already have a number of local clubs and associations preparing to hire these spaces after school and during weekends and holidays – and it hasn’t even been built yet. I am also in discussion with the state Government’s facilities branch about the construction of new teaching blocks to cater for the increased enrolments we have experienced this year and which are predicted to occur for the next couple of years at least. We may well have almost 2000 student here in 2020, so obviously we need new classrooms. These talks are now at a design stage and we hope to be able to get approval for construction to start in term 4. While the new building[s] will not be ready for the start of the new year, I have confirmation that a number of demountables will be provided on-site to cater for the increase in numbers. There will be some short-term pain for a long-term gain. Thank you to the many parents who attended the parent teacher interviews last week, many for the first time. I know from speaking with many of the staff that they were very busy, but happy to discuss your child’s progress and to help you understand some of the changes in curriculum which have begun this year. Your partnership with us in the education of your child[ren] is essential to their progress. If we are all pointing in the same direction, they will find it very hard to get lost on their journey. Congratulations to all those students who have achieved Regional and/or State selection in the most recent round of carnivals; I know there will be plenty more honours to come. I am particularly looking forward to returning to the coach’s role in a couple of weeks when I take the U15 boys Rugby Sevens team to the CISSSA carnival. Luckily we have some very talented players in that age group, so they may do very well despite my suggestions rather than because of them! Simon Riley Principal RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE One term gone and the second is already underway, the year is rushing past! As part of the Ipswich State High School commitment to High Expectations we are continuing with our fortnightly focus. This weeks it is “I am Responsible for wearing the right uniform.”
FROM THE PRINCIPALWelcome back. This has been one of thestrangest starts to a term that I canremember with so many short weeks. Itcould have been really hard to stayfocussed with a number of activitiesincluding the track and field carnivals also“getting in the way” of learning, but I havebeen very impressed by the determination
of both students and staff to remain on-task.
At every enrolment [and we welcomed more than 20 newstudents this term] I try to impress on the students and theirfamilies that here @ISH we are preparing our young people forthe world of work. It is important that they learn resilience aswell as showing respect and responsibility, because those traitswill serve them well in the real world. Certainly I can say they areclearly evident this term.
You will all be aware that the new Performing Arts Block isnow in full use. I am pleased to let you know that the Ministerof Education has told me that she intends to officially open itin person. We are now waiting on her preferred date. I hopethat many of you are also aware of an election commitmentfrom the federal labour Party to co-fund the construction ofour proposed community Sports Hub should they gaingovernment.
This would be a huge asset to the school, and would provideup to four indoor courts for HPE classes, and two competitioncourts marked for basketball, netball, volleyball and futsal. Wealready have a number of local clubs and associationspreparing to hire these spaces after school and duringweekends and holidays – and it hasn’t even been built yet.
I am also in discussion with the state Government’s facilitiesbranch about the construction of new teaching blocks to caterfor the increased enrolments we have experienced this year and
which are predicted to occur for the next couple of years atleast. We may well have almost 2000 student here in 2020,so obviously we need new classrooms. These talks are nowat a design stage and we hope to be able to get approval forconstruction to start in term 4. While the new building[s] will notbe ready for the start of the new year, I have confirmation thata number of demountables will be provided on-site to cater forthe increase in numbers. There will be some short-term pain fora long-term gain.
Thank you to the many parents who attended the parentteacher interviews last week, many for the first time. I knowfrom speaking with many of the staff that they were very busy,but happy to discuss your child’s progress and to help youunderstand some of the changes in curriculum which havebegun this year. Your partnership with us in the education ofyour child[ren] is essential to their progress. If we are all pointingin the same direction, they will find it very hard to get lost ontheir journey.
Congratulations to all those students who have achievedRegional and/or State selection in the most recent round ofcarnivals; I know there will be plenty more honours to come.I am particularly looking forward to returning to the coach’srole in a couple of weeks when I take the U15 boys RugbySevens team to the CISSSA carnival. Luckily we have somevery talented players in that age group, so they may do very welldespite my suggestions rather than because of them!
Simon RileyPrincipal
RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACEOne term gone and the second is already underway, the yearis rushing past! As part of the Ipswich State High Schoolcommitment to High Expectations we are continuing with ourfortnightly focus.
This weeks it is “I am Responsible for wearing the right uniform.”
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Our students are making some great choices recently andbehaviour has been steadily improving throughout 2019. Thefortnightly focus helps remind everyone to keep up the goodwork. Making sure that students are on time and in the rightplace is very important as every minute counts:
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ISH would like to welcome our new International students for2019!
Anna from Italy - Year 12Amy from Japan - Year 12Gai from Japan - Year 12
Rajandeep from India - Year 12Paul from China - Year 10Navraj from India - Year 7
Anna – ItalyAnna – Italy Amy – JapanAmy – Japan Gai – JapanGai – Japan
Rajandeep – IndiaRajandeep – India Paul – ChinaPaul – China Navraj – IndiaNavraj – India
We would like to wish our students all the best in studying atISH and hope that they have an exciting experience here withus!
If you think you would like to become a Homestay family, pleasecontact our
Do you have a spare room?Could you give a student a new experience?
Would you like to give yourself or your children a culturalexperience?
CAREERS UPDATE TERM 2 with NikkiShaw
Welcome back to Term 2, I hope everyone had a safe andrelaxing holiday. Over the break I was fortunate to go outto Goondiwindi to watch rockets being launched at ThundaDown Under and as part of the Australian Universities RocketryCompetition (AURC). Universities from around Australia andNew Zealand were part of this completion, including TheUniversity of Queensland and QUT. Students who areinterested in STEM pathways at university may be interestedin joining a team at one of the participating universities as anextra- curricular and interesting pursuit. You will learn a lotabout collaborative team work, engineering skills, aerospaceand much more.
I have included a picture of a banner from The University ofQueensland for their rocket Athena and a picture of asuccessful launch from my son’s team from Australian NationalUniversity (ANU) with their rocket Astra. It was a reallyinteresting albeit dusty weekend. Another highlight for me wasseeing an all -girls high school from Canberra launch theirfirst rocket for certification, they were the only high school inAustralia to launch a rocket. It was really encouraging to see
young women with a passion for STEM in a male dominatedfield (that is changing) participate in such a unique event. It ispossible that ISHS has students that are interested in rocketsand who knows one day ISHS might have students launchingrockets.
USQ – Discover which career is right for you with USQ CAREEREXPLORER. Usq.edu.au/career-explorer Take 5 minutes tosimply answer a few short questions to find career optionsbased on interests, talents and preferences.
QUT – Find out what Engineering is really like with a two dayEngineering Link Program on 4-5 July for Year 10, 11 and 12students, to get hands on university level projects, working withpractising engineers and experience activities. Register at QUT.It will be in the mid year school holidays.
Information Evening for Parents and High School students
Parents & high school students are invited to join QUT forthe Parent Information Seminar on Wednesday May 8 to hearabout career decision making, getting to university, student life,financial support and more. There’s also a twilight campus tour.Registrations are now open.
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship: Each yearscholarships are awarded to individuals who hope to usetechnology as a lever to drive positive social change. Readabout the 2019 Westpac Scholars and how to apply for 2020.
Myfuture: Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo FridayMay 24 –Saturday May 25. Brisbane Convention &Exhibition Centre, South Bank. Easy to get to by train, getoff at Sth Brisbane Station.
Students are encouraged to explore and log into the myfuturewebsite and complete My career profile, the career explorationtool. The short online activities will help students identify theirinterests, skills, values and more. After completing the activitiesstudents will be provided with a results summary and
suggested occupations along with links to courses related tothe occupation.
WINTER WELLNESS – SURVIVAL TIPS
The season of illness would appear to have come early thisyear, with a range of highly contagious conditions already doingthe rounds, including colds, flu and gastro.
A few simple measures can reduce your chance of catchingor spreading these illnesses to those you love as well as thecommunity as a whole.
Influenza vaccination is highly effective and available for childrenand adults at many chemists, GPs as well as some workplaces.There may be some minor side effects but these are faroutweighed by the time off work or school if you are unfortunateenough to catch the flu.
Other than vaccination, hand washing is the number one wayto prevent illness from spreading. Remember to encourageyour children to wash their hands with soap, water and drythem when they come home from school, other places such asshopping centres, prior to eating and always after going to thebathroom.
Use tissues to sneeze or blow your nose, then throw thesestraight in the bin. If you do not have a tissue available considersneezing into the notch of your elbow rather than a hand as thissignificantly reduces the risk of transfer.
Do not come to work, school or go out to places such asshopping centres or the movies if you are unwell, this will helpreduce the chance of illnesses spreading.
Should you or your children experience any symptoms ofconcern please see your doctor or call 13health (13432584).For the cost of a local call this 24 hour a day service is staffedby registered nurses who are able to give quality health advice.
Prevention is the best defence.
Stay Well.Regards Nurse Angi
REMEMBRANCE DAY WALK AGAINSTDOMESTIC VIOLENCE DVAC
ISHS proudly represented the school by taking part in themarch and candle vigil for Domestic and Family Violence.
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DEBATE CLUB“Thank you to the Queensland Debating Union for presentingthe first session of the Ipswich Debating Boot Camp. IpswichState High hosted 44 students including students from six otherschools.
Students are still welcome to come to future afternoonsessions. For further info please see Mr. Jorgensen in Upper BBlock or register at:”
https://www.qdu.org.au/outreach
PARENT/GUARDIAN and CHILD/STUDENT
COOKING CLASSES
My name is Tina Gilroy and I am in my 36thyear of teaching Home Economics, and thisis my 18th year at Ipswich State HighSchool. At school I teach Modern Chef,Home Economics- Food Technology, FoodStudies, and Hospitality. I believe it is important to engage thewider school community, and I am therefore offeringParent-Guardian /Student- Child cooking classes.
Cooking classes will be this term, one day per week for 5weeks for 70minutes after school on a Tuesday afternoon from3.30pm to approx. 4.40pm.
Learning whilst ‘doing’ is the best way to build confidenceand understanding. You will explore and discuss flavours andtextures, kitchen skills, food preparation, and cookingtechniques in the classes.
Parents/Guardians will experience what it is like to work in theschool’s Home Economics kitchen and gain an understandingof what is like for our students.
Working together in your pair the hands on cooking classes willbe based around quick healthy and simple family meals and willbe taken home, so bringing a container will be a must. You willbe supplied with a cook book containing all recipes and all foodwill be provided for $50.00 per pair.
At this point I am gauging how many Parent/Guardian andChild/Student pairs are interested. I require 12 pairs for thecourse to run. Please email me an expression of interest [email protected] or phone 38134431.
Once we have enough interest a letter can be collected by yourchild/student with all details, and payment options.
RegardsTina Gilroy
PARENTS OF SENIOR STUDENTS
If your child has a medical condition, impairment, or othercircumstance that may be a barrier to their performance inassessment, they may be eligible for Access Arrangements andReasonable Adjustments (AARAs) that are designed to assistthem. AARAs could include:
To apply for AARAs, your child will require a medical report fromtheir doctor. It must include:
(The school can provide a template, which the medicalpractitioner may use to complete the report.)
Students wishing to apply for AARAs need to see either MrsVicki Hamilton (located in A block) or Miss Rebekah Witney(located in K Block) by Friday 24 May. If you have any furtherquestions, please contact me at [email protected]
• computer access
• extra time
• a reader
• rest breaks
• a scribe
• the diagnosis of the medical condition/impairment
• the date of the diagnosis
• the date of occurrence or onset of the medicalcondition
• symptoms, treatment or course of action related tothe medical condition/impairment
• information about how the diagnosed medicalcondition/impairment affects the student participatingin assessment, particularly timed assessment whenconsidering external assessment
During Term 1, Queensland Police Service, in conjunction withRACQ and Pro Drive, Ipswich ran a competition to engagestudents to create slogans and artwork which could be usedto bring awareness to the issue of distracted drivers. The prizefor successful students, 3 free driving lesson with Pro Drive.Students from the Flexi Hub worked hard on their artworkand slogans, seeing four students awarded the prizes.Congratulations to Wayden, Scarlette, Kieran and Sam on yourfantastic effort and hard work!!
YEAR 7 ENGLISHMiss Webb’s year 7 English class have been working hardpreparing for their new unit on the environment where they willneed to write a persuasive essay and speech. In order to do thisthey have created and presented posters which highlight one offive major threats to the ocean such as invasive species, oceanacidification, overfishing, pollution and habitat loss, and suggestsome possible solutions.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN SCHEDULE 2019
The NAPLAN tests are designed to assess the skills ofAustralian students in literacy and numeracy.
The following areas of literacy are assessed:
Students in Years 7 and 9 will be required to respond to astimulus in the NAPLAN Writing test.
In numeracy, the content areas assessed are:
Results from the tests will provide important information aboutchildren's progress in literacy and numeracy. Following thetests, schools and students will receive a statement ofperformance in relation to the national minimum standards.
Day and
Date
Name of Test Length
of Test
Language Conventions 45 minsTuesday 14May
Writing 40 mins
Wednesday15 May
Reading 65 mins
Thursday16 May
Numeracy 65 mins
Monday 20May
Catch-Up for students who were absentfor any of the testing days above
Morning
All eligible students in Years 7 and Year 9 enrolled at State,Catholic or Independent schools must sit the tests unless theyare exempt or withdrawn by parents/carers.
Students may be exempted from one or more of the tests (thatis, reading, writing, language conventions, numeracy) on thegrounds of English language proficiency or disability.
Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by theirparent/carer. This is a matter for consideration by individualparents/carers in consultation with their child’s school.Withdrawals are intended to address issues such as religiousbeliefs and philosophical objections to testing.
A formal notification by completion of a withdrawal by parentform must be received by the principal prior to the testing. Thisform is attached to the newsletter.
If you have any queries about NAPLAN tests or wish to discusswithdrawal of students please contact Michelle Snell, DeputyPrincipal via email [email protected] or by calling the schoolnumber.
• Language conventions - spelling, grammar andpunctuation
• Writing - knowledge and control of written language
Our land, beaches and oceans are full of plastic waste.
Over the holidays, I have been thinking about where I canreduce my plastic waste and I chose to replace my liquidshampoo for a shampoo bar. The shampoo bar is easy topack and modest in size, lasts a long time and contains naturalingredients for healthy hair.
Did you ever think about alternatives to plastic you commonlyuse and might think you can’t live without?
There are lots of alternatives to go plastic-free around yourhome. Here are just some of the ideas:
Common
plastic used
Alternative to plastic
Art supplies Consider homemade play dough, paint,etc. (to store in glass or metal); chooseitems such as coloured pencils andcharcoal or pastels that come incardboard boxes instead of plasticcontainers
Brush, scrubor bottle
Tampico fiber or Horsehair brushes withbamboo handle
Plastic Toothbrush
Bamboo tooth brush
Lunchbox Fabric lunch bags or stainless steel
Carpet (muchof it isplastic-based)
Natural wool carpet, real wood floors,sealed concrete
Thank you, for all you effort you put in every day to make theworld a better place.
Anke
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION ATSCHOOL
1. Administering medication at school
If your child requires staff to administer medication to your childat school, please contact the school office in the first instanceto discuss your child’s requirements.
Please note, school staff will only administer medication that:
Office staff will ask you to complete and sign Section 1 of theAdministration of medication at school record sheet.
N.B. If your child requires more than one medication, you willneed to complete a form for each medication.
2. Requirements for students at risk ofanaphylaxis
If your child is at risk of anaphylaxis, it is important for youto provide the school with your child’s emergency medicationand their ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan, completed by yourdoctor. This Anaphylaxis Action Plan provides the instructionsfor the school to administer your child’s medication in anemergency, which is specific to respond to their healthcondition.
If you have any concerns about your child’s health condition,please contact the school.
3. Requirements for students at risk of asthma
If your child has asthma and requires assistance to administertheir medication, it is important for you to provide the schoolwith your child’s emergency medication and their AsthmaAction Plan, completed by your doctor. An Asthma Action Planprovides specific instructions for the school to administer yourchild’s medication.
We recognise that some students are capable of managingtheir asthma without adult assistance. If you are confident thatyour child can confidently, competently and safelyself-administer their asthma medication, let the schooladministration know. The school will record your decision andwill not require your child’s Asthma Action Plan. Please notethat if your child requires assistance in an asthma emergency,staff will provide Asthma First Aid.
• has been prescribed by a qualified health practitioner(e.g. doctor, dentist)
• is in its original container
• has an attached pharmacy label.
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If you have any concerns about your child’s asthma, pleasecontact the school.
4. Providing medication to the school
Before you provide the school with your child’s medication,check the expiry date to ensure it is in-date and there is enoughfor the agreed time period. It is also a good idea to take a noteof the expiry date so that you can replace the medication beforeit expires.
Please note, school staff will not administer medication thatyou can buy over-the-counter at chemists and supermarkets(e.g. paracetamol, eye drops, cough syrup) unless it has beenprescribed by your child’s qualified health practitioner. Forexample, the school would administer paracetamol to a studentonly if it has been prescribed by their dentist to be taken for ashort time after dental treatment.
School staff are bound by these regulations and we hope thatall parents will acknowledge and cooperate with these rules.
It is safer for all students if you can provide medication tothe school in person (rather than send medication with thestudent). If you can’t provide the medication in person, contactthe school to determine the easiest and safest approach for theschool to receive the medication.
If you believe your child is capable of self-administering theirown medication at school, please contact me to discuss, asthis requires my approval.
When your child’s medication is no longer required to be keptat school, please collect all unused medication.
Thank you for your assisting the school in keeping our studentssafe and healthy.
SENIOR HPE UPDATEThe Year 11 Senior HPE class have just commenced theirnew unit of work for the term. After concluding the motorlearning unit, students are now examining the Overhead Clearshot in Badminton from a Functional Anatomy & Biomechanicsperspective. It is going to be a big term of work moving towardstheir analytical multi-modal presentation submission. Here aretwo pictures featuring Ashleigh & Grace, both in the preparationphase prior to executing their Badminton shot. Biomechanicallyboth have flaws in how they are setting up for their shot, whichwe will be aiming to overcome throughout the term.
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