16 October 2020

Newsletter Articles

From HOD Senior Secondary

We are heading into the fun time of assessment here at school. Students are reminded to study at home and complete assignments on time. For student who are struggling, due to sickness please fill out an extension form from the front office.

Year 10

We are looking forward to camp this Term and I think that the students attending are starting to get excited about the activities we will be completing like paint ball, twister buggies and the slides into the lake. Miss Wallace is doing an excellent job coordinating the camp and I know it will be an excellent chance to see our future leaders in action.

Year 11

Students are finalising Unit 2 assessment this term and they will have a week of block exams in week 5. Students will only be required to attend when they have a session for their classes. These sessions may be to sit exams, finalise assessment or get help with assessment before it is due. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.

Year 12

The students are gearing up for their final assessment and for students completing General subjects this will include sitting an external exam. This is the first time Queensland will have students across the state sit subject exams. Due to the extended nature of the exams students will continue with scheduled classes until they have finalised assessment for that subject, after this they may either sign out or stay in tutorial classes at school. Below is the assessment schedule (highlighted are the External Exams).

For any questions or concerns you may have regarding your Senior Secondary students please email me at daddi4@eq.edu.au or call 4620 8222.

Mrs Deborah Addison, HOD Senior Secondary

Year 12 Formal

Open Night for Year 7 2021

Thursday 5th November at 5:30pm

Opti-MINDS

On August 25, Year 7 students from St George State High School participated in the Regional Opti-MINDS Division 2 competition in the Language- Literature and Science Engineering sections. Opti-MINDS is a creative sustainability challenge is an inclusive team challenge which empowers participants to THINK, CREATE & COMMUNICATE and is a creative problem solving event for teams of participants.

Due to COVID restrictions which made face-to-face competition impossible, the students recorded their results at school in both these challenges.

Students who participated in the Language-Literature challenge were Josie Small, Harry Coltzau, Penny Wilkinson and Lillian Stenhouse. These students presented a very interesting play and received an Opti-MINDS Spirit award for their participation.

Students who participated in the Science Engineering challenge were Lincoln Walker, Tomas Kunde, Thomas McCosker and Jason Fletcher. These students created a model for a recycling machine and also received an Opti-MINDS Spirit award for their participation. Addiitonally, these students attained first prize in this division and were awarded their trophy at the STGSHS school assembly on October 12. These students are also participating in the Opti-MINDS state competition which is being held at University of Queensland ‘s St Lucia Campus in Brisbane.

All students should be congratulated on their tremendous efforts in spending several hours in their lunch breaks over several months, in participating with enthusiasm and representing the St George State High School with eagerness. Special thanks to Mrs Jodi Hyland who organised and administered the whole process.

Mr Phil Carrello

From Guidance Officer

Homework Club – St George State High School is offering students the opportunity to participate in the Homework Club to provide a quiet, supported work place for students to complete homework and assessments. The program seeks to help students develop better study habits, time management skills and extra time with teaching staff. Homework Club will run every Thursday 3.05 – 4.00pm in the Library. Due to the program running after school hours students will be required to return the permission slip students were handed Week 1 before being able to attend. There is no requirement for student attendance each week. Homework Club had its first day yesterday and will continue for the rest of the term.

Kelly Lawton

Mental Health Day

Update Cubby Photos

Down At The Ag Plot

Proud to announce the birth of twins (a girl and a boy) born Tuesday night and also another boy born Wednesday. Welcome to our SGSHS family!

SW Cricket

Congratulations to Seth Ryan and Braydon Bella who were selected in the SW Cricket team and today will trial for the Darling Downs team in Toowoomba. Good luck boys!

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

Volunteers required for Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuckshop – please contact Office to pass on details to Deb.

Community Notices

French Lessons

Creative way to enjoy holidays! Learn a new language French français. Learning more than one language is useful, work-oriented and fun. Join anytime. A bientôt ! Contact Salvador 0428304318 / 46253021 / salvador.f@rediffmail.com Bonne Vacances !

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