Newsletter Issue No.10 18 July 2014

P & C Meeting - Tuesday 19 August 2014, at 7:00pm in the Admin Building. All Welcome

Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights, PO Box 384, Nundah 4012 Ph: 07 3350 0333 Fax: 07 3350 0300 www.wavellshs.eq.edu.au

From the Principal

NAIDOC Week

AAP Toy Assignment

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) students recently completed their studies on ‘Energy Recycling and Toys’. Students designed, developed and created a toy from recycled materials that was required to use and produce energy. There was lots of thought, planning and creativity involved - and some play too!

Pictured: Lauren Kelly with her Sharp Shooter.

The NAIDOC theme for 2014 was ‘Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond’. This theme honoured all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in defence of our country. From the warriors in the Frontier Wars, to those who have served with honour and pride in Australia’s military conflicts and engagements across the globe. NAIDOC week proudly highlighted and recognised the role they have played in shaping our identity and paused to reflect on their sacrifice. Wavell honours their priceless contribution to our nation. Our Year 9 Aboriginal girl’s dance group (pictured) proudly performed at Wavell Heights State School NAIDOC assembly.

Year 10 Work Experience

For six months, the Year 10 students have been preparing themselves for this important week. 240 students have entered the world of work for four days from Tuesday, 24 to Friday, 27 June. The aim is to make students work ready and to help them make informed choices about their career paths, beginning with subject choices to be made shortly for Year 11 and 12. The industries that have offered placements are diverse and interesting and students are to be congratulated on their hard work in securing jobs on their own! A small number of students have gone to New South Wales for interstate placements and seven students have proactively completed work experience in their own time. Pictured: Sophie Morley leading class activities with Prep students at Orange Grammar School in New South Wales.

Dear Parents, Semester Report Cards should have been received in the mail by all parents as these were posted over the winter break. If you have yet to receive a report card, please contact the school for assistance. The mail out included information about online bookings for the Parent Teacher Night which will occur next Tuesday, 22 July from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. You may contact my secretary, on 3350 0301 if you have had any difficulties with making bookings. These close on Monday, 21 July at 9:00am. Closure of bookings allows teachers time to prepare for interviews.

The Semester results were again very pleasing. I am particularly impressed with how well our Year 8s have settled and performed in their first semester at high school. I enjoyed reading and signing so many great Year 10 and Year 8 report cards.

Today students were engaged in academic monitoring where students reviewed their own performance and plan strategies to build on their success. At 2.00pm on Monday, 4 August Wavell will celebrate the academic performances of our top five percent. Students and their families will soon receive invitations to this prestigious event. There are a range of special events scheduled for this term including; School, District and Regional Athletics; the annual Ski Trip; our Year 12 Formal; the Queensland Core Skills Test; a number of University Open Days; Year 10 SET Plan Interviews and Careers Day; Years 8 and 10 Subject Selection Evening; Literacy Olympics; school photographs; several drama, dance and music performances; District and Regional winter sports finals and Rugby League finals. It has been exciting for both students and teachers to observe the accelerated construction of our new Junior Secondary teaching facility. Over the holidays the third and final storey has appeared with the next stage to involve the complex roofing structure. The emergence of our new building is a clear symbol of how our plans for Junior Secondary are taking shape. Over Semester 2 our Junior Secondary teaching team will consolidate the philosophy and practices that will guide our daily operations and our curriculum teams will finalise plans for our Year 7 curriculum units and delivery. New parents will be welcomed to our school community with a special parent meeting to be held in our Assembly Hall on Monday, 15 September at 7.00pm. Wavell is well placed for a smooth start to the 2015 school year.

J J Major, Principal

“We know we cannot live in the past but the past lives in us.”

Charles Perkins

SEMESTER 1, 2014 RESULTS Achievement % Behaviour % Effort % A B C D E E VG S NA U E VG S NA U

8 16.6 42.8 31.9 8.3 0.4 50.3 30.6 16.7 2.3 0.1 35.3 36.6 21.0 6.8 0.3

9 17.0 36.0 36.3 9.8 0.9 42.4 34.1 20.3 3.0 0.5 30.5 34.2 25.2 9.7 0.4

10 20.7 32.4 35.9 10.0 1.0 43.5 34.3 17.9 3.5 0.8 29.1 32.4 27.1 10.7 0.7

11 11.5 32 40 15 1.5 41.1 36.9 18.4 3.3 0.3 27.6 33.7 25.4 12.2 1.1

12 15.9 37.8 36.2 9.5 0.6 50.3 33.7 14.5 1.4 0.1 35.6 36.3 21.6 6.2 0.3

Year

SUBJECT SELECTION ADVICE EVENING Wednesday 6 August

For Years 8 and 10 in the Assembly Hall

These are important opportunities for parents and students to obtain information and advice on subject selections for 2015. Subject Selection is to be completed

on-line by Friday, 22 August 2014.

YEAR 10 STUDENTS AND PARENTS SET Plan Interview Day

Tuesday 19 August, 7:00am - 7:00pm

Parent - Teacher Interviews

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Booking details will be mailed with reports.

Parents log on to “Parent Teacher Online”

via the school website.

Bookings open: 8:00am Tuesday, 15 July

close: 7:00pm Monday, 21 July. Families without internet access may like

to utilise the free service provided by BCC libraries.

For further assistance contact; Principal’s secretary 3350 0301.

ENROLMENT 2015

• Do you know anyone who wishes to attend Wavell in 2015?

• Have you a brother or sister who is planning to attend Wavell in 2015? 2015 Enrolment Application Forms must be submitted as soon as possible to secure a

place Enrolment Application Forms may be submitted

to the school office or posted directly to the school

For further details please contact our Enrolments Officer Ms Sandra Lock on 3350 0328

Diary DatesDiary DatesDiary DatesDiary Dates Saturday 19 July �Year 11 and 12 Ancient History students trip departs for Melbourne Museum Monday 21 July �Year 10 Careers Day: Lesson 1 to 4 �SRC Meeting in G2 - 1.10pm �Year 11 and 12 Ancient History students return from Melbourne Tuesday 22 July �Parent Teacher Interviews 3.30pm - 7.00pm Wednesday 23 July �Inter-House Athletics Pre-Carnival Events (Competitors only) - Lessons 1 and 2 �Years 11 and 12 Drama students excursion to ‘1984’ at QPAC: 10.00am �Years 8 and 9 Music students QSO excursion to Southbank Piazza �QDU Debating Finals 1 Thursday 24 July �Inter-House Athletics Carnival - full day for all students �Red Food Day 5 Friday 25 July �Years 9 and 11 last day for Subject Changes �Year 12 QCS Writing Task Feedback in Hall - Lesson 2B �Years 11 and 12 Cert III Early Childhood On the Job Placement - Day 7 �Wavell Shakespeare Festival Heat Hall: 1.00pm �Year 8 Inter-Form Debating Monday 28 July �Years 11 and 12 Cert III Children's Services and Early Childhood Excursion �Year 10 English ‘Shake & Stir’ performance in Hall: Lesson 1 �SRC Executive Meeting in Conference Room - 10.45am �Academic Excellence rehearsal (selected students) Lesson 3 in Hall Tuesday 29 July �Years 8 - 12 ICAS English Competition: Lesson 4 �School Council Meeting 6.30pm Wednesday 30 July �Work Experience ‘Thank You’ Breakfast in Hall: 7.00am �Years 11 and 12 Chemistry students Chemistry Quiz �QDU Debating Finals 2 Thursday 31 July �Year 11 Hospitality Students WEP High Tea for Volunteers Function �Years 11 and 12 Home Economics Food Major students Excursion to Lifetech �Year 10 Geography students Environmental Change and Management Excursion �Years 8 and 9 selected ITD students to complete RACQ Willowbank Competition Friday 1 August �Schools of Excellence 2015 Applications due �Year 11 Talk ‘Why the QCS Matters’ in Hall: Lesson 2B �Year 11 Cert III Early Childhood On the Job Placement - Day 8 �Home Economics Small Cake Competition �Year 10 Collage Drama students Technical Rehearsal in Hall: 3.00pm - 8.00pm

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Combined Shop Hours - Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15am - 11:15am

IMPORTANT Please remember to notify the school of any change of address or contact phone numbers or parent email addresses for your student.

Absentee Phone Line 3350 0303

2015 Uniform Update 2015 will see an introduction of a new Sports Uniform. Years 7 and 8 will be encouraged to purchase the new style. For the remainder of the year, current uniforms will be sold at near cost price with Sports Polo at $20.00 and Sports Shorts at $17.00. Over the colder months there is a special on long sleeve shirts and long trousers at half price. There are minor changes to the formal uniform for Year 10 students in 2015. - Year 10 Boys will wear the senior tie and matching senior shirt. - Year 10 Girls will wear the senior tie. Make sure you organise uniforms well in advance as there are record numbers of new students enrolling for 2015. The School Shop will be very busy and your early attention to uniforms would be appreciated. We are taking bookings for all new students to be fitted, please call Virginia on 3359 5126.

Year 8 Camp Athletics Carnival

In the last week of Term 2, over 200 of our Year 8 students, along with prefects and teachers enjoyed three days at Noosa. Students faced a variety of challenges which included kayaking or mountain biking, high ropes, beach games and initiatives. The camp went very well. The weather proved very kind despite some chilly starts. Students who attended are commended on their attitude and behaviour. The days went fast and many wished they could stay and holiday on camp! Thanks to our prefects and teachers for their support.

Our Annual Track and Field Carnival is next week. Pre-carnival events will be on Wednesday, 23 July in Lessons 1 & 2: 1500m, Javelin, Triple Jump and 13 and 14 years High Jump. Students participating in these events must nominate by lunchtime Tuesday, 22 July. Competitors then go to normal classes for lessons 3 & 4. On Wednesday, 23 July, normal classes run for all other students not involved in the pre-carnival competition. On Thursday, 24 July the Annual Athletics Carnival for 2014 will be held. All students are expected to attend this compulsory whole school event. Students are permitted to wear their sports uniform and may add their house colours at school (hair spray is not appropriate). Last year’s event was very successful with a majority of students participating, while others enjoyed supporting their house. This year’s carnival looks to be bigger and brighter. Can back-to-back champions Keren hold off the challenges this year? Who will be the Age Champions for 2014? Events commence at 9:30am with a variety of events scheduled.

ATTENTION YEARS 10, 11 &12 STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Tertiary Studies Expo and QTAC Information Evening

Wednesday 30 July, 4.00pm - 7.30pm Wavell High School Assembly Hall

2015 Music Scholarships ∗ School of Excellence in Music ∗ Variety of Ensembles ∗ Extensive Performance Opportunities within and

Beyond the School Community Applications close: Friday, 8 August

For more information and application forms: Website: wavellshs.eq.edu.au

Contact: Ms Battams - 3350 0369

Congratulations

Congratulations to Kyle Paterson, Year 10, who has been selected in the U/15 years Queensland Rugby League white team and has also been named captain. Kyle was selected for this Queensland team based on his standout performance at the Metropolitan North titles earlier this year. Kyle’s team played last term and won the semi finals. Well done!

2014 University Date Claimers TSXPO-Tertiary Studies Expo �Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July 10-4pm RNA Showgrounds. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY �Saturday 26 July - Open Day Banyo Campus QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECNOLOGY • Sunday 27 July - Open Day Gardens Point Campus. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND • Sunday 3 August - Open Day, St Lucia Campus • Wednesday 6 August - Open Day, Ipswich Campus • Sunday 17 August - Open Day, Gatton Campus GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY • Sunday 10August - Open Day, Nathan Campus

On Saturday, 21 June, 57 Instrumental Music students braved the cold and boarded a bus to Sydney via Tamworth and Coffs Harbour. Highlights included performing to a large crowd at the Tamworth RSL and tutorials with the Australian Army Band. Although the itinerary was jam packed with performances at various venues, the touring students and teachers enjoyed a few sightseeing activities and visited iconic tourist attractions including Luna Park, Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Opera House. The tour group returned on Friday, 27 June with many great memories! Thank you to the teachers who organised and supervised the six day tour - Mr Bell, Ms Jones, Ms Piggott and Mr Thomas.

2014 Band Tour

SENIOR FORMAL TICKETS For current Year 12 students

Tuesday, 12 August 2014 Victoria Park Golf Club

PRE-FORMAL RECEPTION 5.00pm - 6.30pm FORMAL 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Final Ticket sales today Friday, 18 July For all enquires please contact

Melinda Bowker 3350 0305

School Photograph Reminder - Formal Uniform Required Tuesday 29 July - Years 10, 11 & 12 Form, Individual and Year Level photos. Missed

Individual photos

STOP PRESS: GIO Cup Queensland Quarter Final

Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Wavell Open I Rugby League Team Wavell SHS Oval

Time and further details in our next newsletter