21 August 2020

Newsletter Articles

From The Principal

Term 3 in any year is an exciting term at high school. This is doubly so in 2020 when we are working within the space of the first year to face external exams in Queensland for over 40 years and the demands that this has placed on all staff and students involved in the senior phase of learning.

To that end, I need to acknowledge the tremendous work done by my senior staff in developing the assessment items (and marking guides) that will be used in classes in 2021. This has been a huge effort by all staff involved in this aspect of learning.

Celebration Parade

It was a wonderful opportunity on Monday to celebrate the success of our students from their Semester One program of study. Ninety students received certificates acknowledging their academic performance, their outstanding effort, behaviour and/or attendance in the first half of the year. This is a tremendous result. Congratulations to all worthy recipients of awards. Photos of these students have been uploaded to our Facebook page for general viewing and each student present that day received colour image of them receiving their certificates.

Semester One Results

Semester One saw the staff and students at St George State High meet the challenge of providing off-site learning as we battled the first phase of the COVID-19. Across all aspects, students this year have outperformed previous assessment periods with over 76% of all students receiving at least a “C” level in their subjects for the semester. This result is testament to the hard work of the staff to prepare and provide units of work for our students.

Code of Conduct for students

We have been slowly working through the new Code of Conduct for students that will come into effect in 2021. I welcome parent and community engagement with this process and will be offering regular opportunities for parents and carers to meet with me to discuss this document. The first of these opportunities will be Tuesday 25 August beginning at 3:00pm in the school library. Given our regulations around COVID, I ask any parent or carer who wishes to attend this session to contact the school prior to this day. If you wish to be involved in this but are unable to attend this session, please talk to the school so we can provide you with regular updates.

York McFadzean, Principal

Year 7 Most Valued Student

Term 3 Week 5 - MVP - Adrian Turnbull and Attendance Winner - Isaac Kann

Down at The Ag Plot

Over the weekend six St George State High School students learnt how to pregnancy test cattle at Drysdale Ponds.

The weekend started with the students meeting Betsy, the artificial model of a cow’s calving canal. David McCabe with 20+ years experience outlined the anatomy of the cow and what the students should be feeling when they put their hand in the cows rear end. The students felt the inflated horns and ovaries in Betsy, and also the rubbery bounce back feeling of a calf staring to form. The students were also lucky enough to view and feel the real anatomical parts of the reproductive tract of a heifer and identify the difference in sizes and feeling compared to the Betsy model. After the students were confident with understanding what to feel for while preg testing, the fun started when some real cows and heifers came into the yard and the students put all their theory into practice. The highlight of the day was feeling twin calves, on the very last cow preg tested. Many thanks to Michael and Kaylean Killen for lending their heifers and cows for the students to practice their preg testing skills. Michael Killen said It was a good opportunity and practical hands-on skill for the Agricultural students to learn.

A few quotes from the students:

Sharon - I needed a stool so I didn’t get lost, it was a great experience!
Kaise - It was cold outside but it was warm inside. I learnt so much over the weekend!
Bobby-Jo - The 8 month ones have a big boof head!
Sam - We did it at a pretty good time because it will be helpful for preg testing some of the cattle at home.
Harry - It was interesting because I learnt many ways of finding the growth ages of the calves.

Year 11/12 Industrial Skills & Knowledge

Year 11/12 ISK (Industrial Skills and Knowledge) are working away cutting up the material for a cubby house that they are building for Begonia State School as part of their assessment. This semester will have the students applying their knowledge in construction to build the walls, roof, floor and deck of the cubby house. This will eventually be taken out to Begonia School in sections and assembled in its final location. Frames have been completed, deck is under construction and roof framing has begun.

From Youth Support Co-Ordinator

Last week proved to be another productive and exciting week for the school and the students. Well done to the following students and a huge thank you to the following businesses.

Dayna Colley has signed up with the Pitstop Café to do her Cert 3 in Hospitality.

Holly Cooke has signed up with Warrawee Retirement Village to do a Cert 3 in Individual Support.

Laith Webster will commence his trial period of work experience as a light vehicle motor mechanic with the view of a full time apprenticeship in the near future with O’Brien Toyota. Big Congratulations to Laith for securing this opportunity.

Lachlan Ramsay-Kable will start a period of work experience at Wippells Kitchens and Cabinets with Edward Wippell. Lachlan is very excited about the prospect of this as he can see a real future for himself in this industry. Good luck Lachlan!

Jaydan Coaker has started his trial work experience with Case as a spare parts interpreter. This could lead to a bright career for Jaydan within Case. Good luck Jaydan!

Haley Rollins has just completed 4 weeks of work at Amber’s Hair Parlour where she has been offered a school base apprenticeship which will become full time at the end of Year 12. Congratulations Haley!

YSC

Byron Turnbull has been spending some time in the YSC office with me engaging better classroom practises. In this time Byron has been researching Aboriginal Artists, cultural art work and the colour wheel. Byron’s first project is coming along very nicely.

SW 12Years & Under Netball

On Friday 14 August, Sienna Beardmore, Josie Small and Penny Wilkinson competed at the South West trials for netball here in St George. All girls involved played extremely well and showed great sportsmanship. Congratulation to Penny Wilkinson who was selected into the U12s South West netball team.

Penny will now travel to Toowoomba late October.

School Vacancy

Casual Relief Cleaner required.

St George State High School are seeking a casual relief cleaner.

Please contact Jo Withers on 0475974008 for further information.

Calendar

Tuckshop Open – Tuesdays & Thursdays

Joys Breakfast Club – Mondays to Fridays

Community Notices

Get set for Little Athletics

St George Little Athletics Club will commence their 2020 season from
13th July - 14th September.

• Now on a MONDAY afternoon from 3:30pm-5pm (St George High School oval)
• Registration + 10 weeks of session fees: Tiny Tots (3-5yrs)- $50; U/6-U/17 - $60
• 2 weeks free trial for new members
• Collect and return registration forms at the St George Post Office (Lisa Walters) OR return at first day or participation
• Please note that children participating will need a parent or guardian present.
• For further enquires, contact Harry North - 0400 099 640

French Lessons

FRENCH LANGUAGE CLUB. Learn the Basics of French and more. Happening now twice a week. Free demonstration class to know one's Aptitude. Call Salvador 46253021 / 0428304318 or email : salvador.f@rediffmail.com, St George. Aiméz-vous la Baguette ? Bon Appétit !

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