6
NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2020
NEWSLETTER:
AUGUST
2020
AUGUST 2020
Well we are half way through Term 3 and there has been so much to celebrate as we return to a sense of normality here at school. It was fantastic
last week to be together enjoying the athletics carnival and a great opportunity to have some good old fun. I thank the staff who put in so
much work to make this day full of some happy memories especially for our Year 12 students as it will be their very last one.
The year will quickly pass for the soon to be graduating students of 2020. In lots of ways they have been the trail blazers of everything new for Education
Queensland. The first to start prep, the first to start Year 7 at high school and the first to be undertaking the new senior curriculum including external
examinations. I know one thing for sure especially with the COVID virus they are one very resilient bunch and I congratulate them on that.
By now you would be aware that due to the restrictions imposed on how we
could run the school formal at function centre at Kawana, we have made the decision to hold it at school. Many schools are making this decision due to
the risk that the function centre could at any stage be completely shut down depending on the spread of the virus in Queensland.
As a school we did not wish to risk not having a formal at all. We have more flexibility with what we can do having it on the school site. Please be assured
that we are putting in a great effort to ensure that it is a memorable night and the students have a fun night. We have also cut the price slightly.
Although I know some disappointment is around not having photos by the lake I would suggest that you could take some photos before arrival at the formal at some other lovely venues.
The last few weeks we have started the process involved with interviewing Year 7 out of catchment enrolments for general enrolments and also the
Horizons Excellence Program. We have certainly been inundated with requests to attend Burnside SHS. These interviews will continue throughout
the term and families will be advised of the outcome in Term 4.
An exciting delivery was recently made to Burnside as we are only one of
four schools building part of a RV 12 Van. We will be assembling the wing of the plane. The skills the students learn will translate into engineering,
military and metalwork career paths. We are very lucky to have the support of the Sunshine Coast Aero Club, Sports Aircraft Association of Australia and
the Sports Aircraft of Australia Chapter 22
Caboolture. We also have a keen admirer watching our work. Sebastian Heintz who
owns the Zenith Aircraft Company in America and is watching our Facebook
posts on this subject.
Last week on assembly I announced the
arrival of our Share the Dignity vending machine which has been donated to the
school. The machine has been installed in the female Amenities toilets and provides free period packs which includes two
pads and six tampons for students.
The machine and stocking with product
costs $10,000.00 and we are the first school on the coast, both private and
public, to be supplied with the machine. I thank the sponsors for this donation and
hope that the students are respectful when using the machine. We will monitor
the use of the machine and also wish to monitor that students would not purposely waste the donated packs.
Term 3 will soon be over as we continue our transition programs with our feeder
primary schools and with students who will be attending our Diverse Learning
Hub in 2021. I also remind any families who are in catchment to get your
enrolment forms in as soon as possible as this impacts on how many out of
catchments I can consider.
Kerri Dunn - Principal
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
BURNSIDE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Burnside Bulletin
Our annual Athletics Carnival tradition of the “Best Dressed Competition”
had a great turn-out this year, with very enthusiastic participants. We congratulate Will (with his fetching earrings in place and firmly noted!),
Sophie Labinsky, Samara Boardman and Kieren on taking out the top 4, and also thank the many other students who participated in this fun event. It
was great to see so many students proudly wearing their house colours.
On Thursday 20 August, students from Years 10 and 11 who are interested
in seeking leadership positions for 2021 will be participating in a development day with Y-Lead, an organisation with which Burnside SHS has
a long association. At the conclusion of the day, students will be taking nomination forms home to complete in order to begin the 2021 leadership process this term. We very much look forward to working with these
students.
SRC Coordinators – Kay Taylor and Carly Reilly
SRC NEWS
YEAR 10 INTO YEAR 11 INFO SESSION
FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS/FINANCE NEWS Thank you to all parents/caregivers who have taken up the opportunity to
pay their child’s schools fees by electronic funds transfer (EFT). For those
new to our school or haven’t taken up this option and would like to, here
are the school details:
BSB: 064424 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 00091012 NAME: Burnside State
High School
REFERENCE: options available so we can track payment :
Student’s surname and initial and short description of the payment
Student’s EQ ID (12 numbers and a letter) with short description
Invoice number and surname
It would be appreciated if you could also email details of the payment to
[email protected] that way if a reference does not show on
our bank statement we can track it via your email and ensure that it is
processed correctly against your account. If you wish to pay by credit card
please phone 54597333 and payment will be processed for you over the
phone. If families would like to have their student’s invoices and statements
emailed home instead of through the post please contact the school office
by phone or email Amanda : [email protected] with email address.
Payments by BPOINT: Please remember you must use the invoice number
you are paying as reference for the payment to be successful.
Payment by Direct Deposit: Use student name as reference and indicate
what payment is to be allocated to for example: ‘horizons’, ‘fees’, ‘excursion’,
NEW PAYMENT METHOD: We can now offer parents the ability to pay
invoices over the phone using BPoint IVR. Parents call 1300 631 073 and
enter their CRN, amount and credit card details to complete payment. At
the end of the call you will be provided with a unique payment receipt
number. The school office is no longer able to take credit card details over
the phone. Bpoint is to be used ONLY when making a payment relating to
an invoice number, if you do not have the invoice number please
deposit into the School’s bank account with a reference.”
PROCESS FOR PAYMENT PLANS: We now have a new process for
payment plans using BPoint Electronic Direct Debit Registration. If you are
unable to make a full payment of an invoice by the due date you need to
contact Accounts Receivable to arrange a payment plan. You will negotiate
with the school on the amount, frequency and number of payments for the
payment plan. You will receive an email with a link for your payment
plan. You click on the link and register for the direct debit/payment plan
and nominate your credit/debit card or bank account. You will receive a
confirmation email detailing the agreement and you will need to click on
the link to confirm the agreement. The next day the school will receive a
report confirming the registration for the payment. Once this has been
received, your child will be able to attend the activity. You will receive an
email reminder the day before your charge is due to be debited from their
bank account or credit/debit card.
If families would like to have their student’s invoices and statements
emailed home instead of through the post please contact the school office
by phone or email [email protected] with email address.
STUDENT ABSENCES
At BSHS, student attendance and safety is a high priority. We know that
students who attend regularly are more likely to be successful and safe. If
you know your child is going to be late, absent or leave early, please notify
the school ASAP. You can notify the school by:
ABSENCE LINE: 5459 7366. Please leave a message clearly stating your child’s name, the reason for absence and the duration.
EMAIL: Email [email protected]
PHONE: Contact Student Administration 5459 7309
SMS: 0429 814 931 (for sms correspondence only)
QPARENTS APP: https://qparents.qld.edu.au/
UNIFORM SHOP Phone: 5441 7332, Email: [email protected].
Regular opening hours during school term: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday 8.00am until 9.00am.
Uniform Returns Policy: We are happy to accept returns or exchange items for like items
however all returns and exchanges require a receipt as proof of purchase and can only be returned
in the form of original payment, must be unworn and in its as-sold condition or faulty due to
manufacturing faults and returned within 30 days of purchase
AIR BORNE CHEMICALS - AEROSOL BAN: Some members of the Burnside State High School community suffer severe allergies to aerosol sprays or perfumes that can act as a trigger to an (often) serious asthma attack, or bring on a severe migraine. The allergy can be sufficiently serious to put one of our students into anaphylactic shock if an aerosol or perfume has been sprayed anywhere in the student's vicinity. This can be a life threatening situation, resulting in the student’s airways closing and the student having to be transported to hospital in an ambulance. • Aerosols are banned from school premises, excursions, sporting events and all events where students are in confined spaces. To provide the safest environment, students are banned from bringing aerosol sprays and perfume pump-packs to Burnside State High School. This includes for any excursions, camps or other onsite or offsite activities. Risk management strategies will be in place for any aerosol sprays used as part of the curriculum and school business. Aerosol sprays or perfume pump-packs brought to school by students will be confiscated and disposed of. Breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action. Remember: No student is to use or bring aerosol deodorants or sprays to school. Roll-on and stick deodorants are permitted at school. Thank you for considering the health and safety of others.
DROP-OFF, PICK-UP AND PARKING RULES: All three driveways via gate 1, 2 & 3 at Burnside State High School are not to be used to drop off or pick up students. Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up zones which can be found on Blaxland Road outside both Burnside State High School and Burnside State School. These areas are indicated by signage noting the short time limit that applies. There is limited visitor parking available through gate 2 for those wishing to visit the administration building, disabled parking is also available in this car park. Local street parking is available but be aware that time limits do apply.
ACT FOR KIDS: FAMILY AND CHILD CONNECT
BSHS CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Family and Child Connect are going to be located at Burnside SS and Burnside SHS every Tuesday. Family and Child Connect non-government community-based service designed specifically to listen to families and help them connect with the right supports at the right time. Whether you are a parent, a young person, a concerned friend, neighbour or professional, if you are looking for information and advice on how you can best help yourself or someone else, you can contact Family & Child Connect and speak to a real person about how to get the right assistance. We can even come to you! Family and Child Connect’s friendly, professional staff know all about the people and services in your area and how they can help with any challenge a family might be facing. They can provide you with information about these supports and in some cases can even introduce you to them. If you are worried about a family other than your own they can help you with ideas of how you might be able to reach out and provide some personal support to them. If you would like to connect with us, or you can call us on 13FAMILY (13 32 64). All enquiries are most welcome.
Please visit our website: https://burnsideshs.eq.edu.au and our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BurnsideStateHighSchool for Burnside SHS news, updates and events.
UNIFORM GUIDE
Burnside State High School is a progressive and socially responsible school maximising
student learning outcomes and preparing young people to become active citizens in a global
society. Burnside State High School is a uniform school because the Parents and Citizens
Association, representing the parents of the school, has decided to support the wearing of a
school uniform.
The Minister for Education has stated that the advantages of wearing school uniforms include
“developing a sense of belonging to a group, pride in membership of that group and
identification of students to and from school”. Research has also shown that there is a clear
link between dress standards, school discipline, school spirit and community perceptions of
the school in general.
It is our policy that the correct school uniform is worn each day and we urge all parents to
support the accepted standard of dress as detailed in this brochure. The Burnside State High
School uniform can only be purchased from the school uniform shop.
SHOES: Must be completely black with black laces. No coloured logos or white or
coloured soles are permitted. No boots or high tops of any type are permitted.
HAIR: Neat, clean and tidy. Long hair must be tied back. Exotic, bright, or unnaturally
coloured hairstyles are not acceptable; this includes features such as extravagant ornamental
hair clips and decorations, hair extensions and excessive braiding/plaiting.
JEWELLERY: 1 stud or sleeper sized earring in each ear, 1 ring and 1 watch. No
bracelets or anklets are permitted. No necklaces should be visible at any time.
Note: No visible body/facial piercings e.g. nose, brow, lip studs or rings. Facial
piercings must be removed for school. In the short term, they may be covered with
protective tape, or filled with a retainer available from piercing suppliers.
JUMPERS: An approved school jumper or a plain navy jumper/cardigan is suitable for
winter. Jumpers MUST NOT have a hood or emblem/logo.
MAKE-UP: Visible make-up is not permitted. Nail polish is not permitted
HATS: Only approved hats are be permitted. There are a range of styles available to choose from including sports caps and bucket hats. Hats are available to purchase from the administration office.
Correct Footwear
Incorrect Footwear
STUDENT COURSE/ASSESSMENT PLANNERS
Students have received a copy of their Course/Assessment Planner showing their subjects, the units of topics being studies and associated assessment. Students are encouraged to use this document to develop positive study habits and organise themselves for upcoming assessment. Students are also able to see their course planner when they log onto their OneSchool account. Parents are able to download a copy of their student’s course planner on the QParents website or app.
‘HOW TO BECOME A BURNSIDE BANDITS
VOLLEYBALL SUPPORTER’
We are always looking for financial assistance to continue to provide the excellent opportunities we do for our students to compete at the highest levels in Queensland and Australia in their sport. To become a Silver Level Burnside Bandits Volleyball Supporter we would require your business to assist us with a minimum input of $250. For that support we would assist your business by:
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Volleyball Newsletters and publications.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Parent Permission Forms.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Brochures.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our IT Presentations.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our School Newsletters (Which reaches a target audience in the local Nambour area of approximately 1000 people).
We could also brand your business on some of our equipment such as player water-bottles or promotional material such as coolers.
To become a Gold Level Burnside Bandits Volleyball Supporter we would require your business to assist us with a minimum input of $1000 or more. For that support we would assist your business by:
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Volleyball Newsletters and publications.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Parent Permission Forms.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Brochures.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our IT Presentations.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our School Newsletters (Which reaches a target audience in the local Nambour area of approximately 1000 people).
We could also brand your business on some of our equipment such as player water-bottles or promotional material such as coolers.
We could brand our playing shirts/shorts with your Business Logo and provide you with a framed playing shirt with your Business Logo on to display in your foyer.
We could brand our tracksuit with your Business Logo and provide you with a framed tracksuit top with your Business Logo on to display in your foyer.
We could brand our Volleyball Polo Dress Shirts with your Business Logo and provide you with a framed Volleyball Polo Dress Shirts with your Business Logo on to display in your foyer. We could brand our Volleyball Sports Bags with your Business Logo and provide you with a Volleyball Sports Bag with your Business Logo on to display in your foyer.
If you wish to become a Burnside Bandits Volleyball Supporter please contact us and we will be more than happy to discuss a supporter’s package with you.
SWPBS
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a program in place here at Burnside State High School that focuses on improving and supporting positive behaviour. Students receive a “Gotcha” ticket for positive behaviour. A big thank you goes to all our SWPBS sponsors including our new sponsor for 2020 Catch - www.catch.com.au who have just donated 8 x $50 vouchers for outstanding student performance this year.
DLH NEWS
Term 3 is progressing well as everything returns to the “new normal”. The Subject Expo night has been the highlight for the term so far with an excellent turnout, despite the cold and despite COVID. Many parents from all year levels and Year 7 prospective parents had a very informative night. The DLH displayed all the many forms of support on offer for our students and the variety of subjects that students who are on an Individual Education Plan or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement pathway in Senior might like to be involved in future years.
DLH gardens are now producing and we sold some lovely Herb posies to the teachers this term. All money raised goes directly back into buying more seeds and seedlings for our program.
Students grew Grass Heads and recorded growth rate of grass in different environments, which produced some interesting results. The ‘edible flowers’ garden section is growing well. Did you know that nasturtium flowers are very tasty? Students also planted pineapples which is a long term project as a pineapple will take a couple of years to produce fruit. Hopefully, they will get to enjoy the fruits of their labour before they finish school!
National Tree Day was on July 31 and we planted more veggies and reflected on our lovely citrus trees.
LEARNING SUPPORT—TERM 3 2020
This term we are working with new and returning students in Learning Support for help with classwork/homework and assessment.
We have a dedicated reading corner with comfy seats and we are looking forward to getting a book shelf to display books.
We are open before school and at recess to any students needing help with their school work (Room SSB). When students have time off school they may struggle to catch up. These students need to catch up on missed school work including assignment and tests.
Parents can find information about upcoming assignments and homework in student diaries. This is a great way for teachers to communicate with parents also. A good study routine at home will give students the best chance of success at school. Setting aside 30 minutes to do homework, go over class notes or read will help students improve focus and concentration. Homework reinforces learning taught during the day improves self-discipline which is a key life skill.
2020 EARLY SCHOOL LEAVERS SURVEY
The Queensland Government is seeking the support of the school community for the annual survey of Year 10, 11 and 12 students who left school in 2019, before completing Year 12. This short, confidential survey collects information about what young people are doing the year after leaving school. The results of the survey help provide valuable information to improve services available to school leavers in the future.
Between August and September, these school leavers can expect to receive instructions to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office. Please encourage them to take part. If their contact details have changed, please assist the interviewer with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate. For more information, visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/
GUIDANCE NEWS
CAREER PLANNING AND SUBJECT SELECTION FOR YEAR 10 STUDENTS
As mentioned in the previous newsletter, this term our Year 10 students will complete their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans. The SET Plans will involve students actively working with their parents and school staff to further explore realistic career options and possible learning/training pathways. SET planning culminates with students choosing their Year 11 subjects for 2021.
Information around this important process will continue to be provided to students and parents over the coming weeks, including through the Year 10 into Year 11 Information Session taking place on 26 August. By now you will have hopefully seen the flyer for this.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
Applications for 2021 university places are now able to be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Year 12 students intending to apply for university entrance in 2021 have met with me individually to discuss their course preferences and the QTAC application process. Different courses in some universities may have early fixed closing dates for applications, but my recommendation for students is that applications should generally be completed before the end of this school term. Changes are still able to be made after this time if needed.
As always feel free to contact me to discuss any of the information highlighted above.
Steve Hutson Guidance Officer
ENGLISH NEWS
On Friday 24 July our Year 12 General English students enjoyed a performance by the Grin and Tonic Theatre Company. The students are studying the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth in preparation for their external exams. The talented actors wrote and performed Macbeth Reimagined, punctuating each scene with a modern discussion, encouraging students to think deeply about the key
scenes, and how they are performed. This performance enriched their understanding of the play and was an enjoyable way to examine Macbeth.
BSHS MUSIC PROGRAM
Have you ever wanted your child to learn a musical instrument? You never know they could be the next Mozart, Beethoven or Kanye West!!!!
There are still spots available for the Queensland Education instrumental program. We offer Strings, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, French Horn, Electric Bass and Percussion and all for a really small fee! The percussion program in particular allows students to learn a variety of instruments. We have two passionate and experienced teachers in Mr Larkin who teaches band and Mr Pattri who teaches strings. Lessons are half an hour a week and band is in the morning once a week. Lessons rotate so students don't miss the same class each week.
If you are interested, feel free to contact the school.
Michael Larkin - Band Teacher, BSS/BSHS
BURNSIDE HIGH INDUSTRIAL SKILLS (ISK)
Year 11 (Industrial Skills) ISK students are working steadily towards building their skill levels to the point where they can commence building the Vans RV-12 kit aircraft with confidence in their ability to tackle the build and complete it to a high standard.
Sport Aircraft Association of Australia’s Youth Aircraft Build and Fly Program has Burnside building the tail cone, Horizontal and vertical stabiliser, rudder and elevator of the Vans RV-12. The kit has finally arrived at the school after being stuck in transport from the US.
Year 12 ISK students are working on the school build Zenith 701, they are in the process of manufacturing the many structural parts ready for assembly. We have four groups, one on the wings, one group on the horizontal stabiliser, one on the vertical stabiliser and one on the fuselage. Student are learning many new skills around all things aviation. Students are looking forward to the point where the assembly starts.
Both projects are being supported from SAAA members John, Graeme, Victor, Glenn and Bob. The school is very appreciative of knowledge and time these gentlemen are investing in the students here at Burnside SHS.
SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICE/TRAINEESHIPS
WHAT IS A SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICE/TRAINEE?
An Australian School-based Apprenticeship is an Apprenticeship/Traineeship which is undertaken part-time while the student is at school. An Australian School-based Apprenticeship arrangement combines paid employment as an apprentice or a trainee, off-the-job vocational training and secondary school studies, once complete the student receives a Nationally Recognised Qualification.
CURRENT SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES (5/08/2020)
CERTIFICATE III IN HOSPITALITY
La Salsa De Vida Nambour
Cala Luna Italian Restaurant Maroochydore
Fish and Chip shop Cotton Tree
CERTIFICATE III RETAIL
Bakers Delight Maroochydore
Bakers Delight Buddina
CERT III BUSINESS
Accounting Business Mountain Creek
Sunshine Confectionery Maroochydore
City Beach Maroochydore
City Beach Kawana
Red Rooster Currimundi
Red Rooster Maroochydore
CERT III BARBERING
Hammerheads Barber Shop Caloundra
Apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies are advertised in the daily school notices, pinned to the noticeboard outside of Guidance and emailed out to students in Year 10 and 11 regularly. Ask your child to show you the list, or send me an email and I can add you to the mailing list.
To apply for any of the vacancies, students will need an up to date résumé. Students can see me at school on Mondays or Fridays for some résumé help.
Kind Regards, Peta Jones Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coordinator [email protected] 5459 7305 (Mondays and Fridays)
BSHS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2020
Overall Points Winner for 2020 - Allunga!!
AGE CHAMPION RESULTS
NEW RECORDS SET!
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE SCHEME
STUDENTS AND STAFF WORKING TO HELP THE P&C
At the Athletics Carnival, students very generously donated approximately 500 empty drink containers to our orange bags, which were warmly received. Several staff often carry orange bags during their playground duties in order to reduce the number of recyclables going into landfill.
Since the scheme’s inception in late 2018, our school community has recycled 5468
containers through the scheme, raising more than $546.00 for our P&C. Students are encouraged to continue to use the frog bin in front of the canteen to recycle their containers, or the blue wheelie bin in front of the library. Every donation adds up! Any students who are interested in forming an Environmental Club at our school should please come and express their interest with Mrs Reilly in the large MP staffroom.
Age Group
Girls
Winner Runner-Up
12 Yrs Jade Meehan Grace Summerville
13 Yrs Calleigh Girling Delaney Glover
14 Yrs Ashby Pearson Amity Chetwynd
15 Yrs Anishka Ingram Shannyn Harm
16 Yrs Abbey Page Rebecca Edwards
Open Kirralea Robinson Allana Bradford
Age Group
Boys
Winner Runner-Up
12 Yrs Jonah Veitch Jake Thompson
13 Yrs Lyric Jeffrey Ben Miller
14 Yrs Nathan King James Bagley
15 Yrs Harry O’Sullivan Kyle Wallis
16 Yrs Matthew Schilf Peter Daffey
Open Michael Williams Connor Rossow
Name House Age Event New
Record
Andrew Boardman A 12 200m 29.31m
Jake Thompson T 12 Javelin 21.92m
Jade Meehan M 12 1500m 6m 41s
Jade Meehan M 12 3000m 15m 19s
Jade Meehan M 12 Long Jump 3.91m
Jade Meehan M 12 Triple Jump 8.21m
Jade Meehan M 12 High Jump 1.35m
Amity Chetwynd A 14 Javelin 23.60m
William Muller M 15 100m 12.07s
Shontel Pascoe K 16 Shot 10.44m
Kirralea Robinson T Open High Jump 1.50m
Jazmin Ireland K Open Shot 9.82m
