5 March 2021
Newsletter Articles
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING FOCUS Responsible – I will participate in all class activities |
From Deputy Principal
CLEAN UP ST GEORGE
“Clean Up Australia” inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. What was started thirty years ago, by an "average Australian bloke" who had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard has now become the nation's largest community-based environmental event. It is hard to believe that this initiative began as the inspiration of one man, Ian Kiernan. An avid sailor, Ian was shocked and disgusted by the pollution and rubbish that he continually encountered in the oceans of the world. Taking matters into his own hands, Ian organised a community event with the support of a committee of friends, including co-founder Kim McKay AO.
This simple idea ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the local community to get involved and make a difference. And surely if a capital city could be mobilised into action, then so could the whole nation! And so, it was that Clean Up Australia Day was born in 1990. Ellsy Rudd, a Year 11 student at St George SHS is also passionate about the environment and wants St George to be a clean town. Ellsy will be registering with “Clean Up Australia” to initially hold a day in St George where the community can come together and work to make St George an even nicer place.
It is proposed that this event will occur on Sunday 7 March 2021 at 10am.
More information will be available in the future. But for now, save the date and start getting your friends, family and local community groups together to make an impact that improves your environment.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN testing was reinstated in Queensland schools and will occur again this year for Year 7s & 9s.
This year students will be doing the test online. To learn how this works students will complete a practice test during the week of March 22 – April 23. This is important so that students can learn the different functions in the NAPLAN online site. For example, how to find the ruler and use it.
Further information for parents can be found at the NAPLAN online site at the link below:
https://staff.learningplace.eq.edu.au/lp/pages/default.aspx?pid=2500219
The public demonstration site is also a good place to go and see what the test will be like including some of the questions. Parents/guardians can attempt some of the questions on this site.
https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
The actual NAPLAN tests will occur from 11th to 21st May for all Year 7 & 9 students.
SPORTS NEWS
Basketball:- Congratulations to Kyle Davies and Shontayne Prince who were selected in the 16-19 years South West Basketball team and Amdes Saunders and Domonic Walters who were selected in the Under 15 South West Basketball team. The boys will try out for the Darling Downs Team in Toowoomba in the coming weeks. Well done boys!
Soccer:- Congratulations to Sam Rollins who was selected in the Under 15 South West Soccer Team. Sam will travel to Toowoomba in the coming weeks to trial for the Darling Downs Team. Best of luck Sam!
Cricket:- Congratulations to Oliver Lockwood, Charlie Nelson and Dylan Hart who have been selected in the Balonne Under 12 Boys Cricket Team. They will compete in the next couple of weeks for the South West team.
Swimming:- Five little fish attended the South West Swimming Trials in Chinchilla this week. For some, this was the first time attending a “big” swim meet and nerves were apparent. For others, this was the race that would make or break this year’s goal: to reach STATE. Would the hours spent chasing the big black line be enough?
After a big season of training, and a long and tedious road trip, it was great to see all swimmers come home with a swag of personal best times (Pb’s). Well done Daniel Sheedy, Georgie Nelson, Cohan Neven, Josie Small and Lillian Stenhouse for once again representing our school with pride. Thank you to all parents for transporting students to the carnival and a special thank you to Amanda Stenhouse and Cameron Small for assisting with Manager and timekeeping duties.
CONGRATULATIONS to Lillian Stenhouse who was selected to represent SW at the State Titles in a few weeks. A lot of hard work has gone into this accomplishment.
SW Girls Rugby League :- Good luck to Sharon Pearce, Stavrianna Purcell and Brigitte Brunner who are trying out for the South West Rugby League in Roma today.
Netball:- Two teams from St George State High School are trialling in Roma for the South West Team. Good luck to the following:- 15 Years & Under - Grace Waters, Emalie Hams, Emma-Leigh Turnbull-Bennett, Bella Cubby, Kahlela Prince, Millie Lockwood, Nequwa Collins, Sienna Beardmore, Lillian Stenhouse and Georgie Nelson. 19 Years & Under – Paige Clark, Anna Moloney, Haley Moloney, Ellsy Rudd, Jessica Parkes, Bresharna McLachlan, Taeah Hiles, Michelle Hams and Breanna Lee.
From The YSC/Transition Officer
Term 4 2020 and this term have been very busy and successful in placing students in fulltime apprenticeships, school based apprenticeships and organising work experience.
Term 4 2020
Laith Webster transition into full time motor mechanic
apprenticeship with O’Brien Toyota.
Lockie Webster transition into full time building apprenticeship with Pat
Webster Building.
Jake Arnall fulltime butchering apprenticeship at Maranoa Meats.
Max McGee 2 days school based apprenticeship at Vanderfields.
Darcy Beeson 2 days school based apprenticeship at Beeson’s
Electrical.
Matilda Hoolihan 2 days school based traineeship at Early Childhood
NCC.
Jed Mutch 2 days school based traineeship at Early Childhood NCC.
Harry Johnson full time apprenticeship at Case Machinery.
Term 1 2021
Kristal Fletcher traineeship at Mitre 10.
Braxton Beardmore Plumbing Apprenticeship DMC plumbing.
Joseph Tzvetkoff Panel Beating Corvin Cooper/O’Brien Toyota.
Dana Colley Hospitality Australian Hotel.
Daisy Brown is up for a SBT IGA.
Trainee trial @Case Machinery Centre
Toby Brimblecombe, Max Hiller, Lachy York, Sam Goodwin, Ashton Thurston, Ty Tattam, Zac Roberts.
More Trials /WE students
Racheal Van Goslia at St George Veterinary Practice
Amos Cubby at IGA
Kyle Bennett at IGA
We’ve had a fantastic response from businesses and the community. Without them none of these opportunity would be possible for our students and we thank you for your ongoing support.
Year 9 ITD
The Year 9 ITD class have been busy this term making hand reels which they put to the test on Wednesday down at the Balonne River. Braydon Bella had the catch of the day!
Qld Ambulance Service School Based Scholarship
Congratulations to Ellsy Rudd for receiving the Queensland Ambulance Service School Based Scholarship. QAS Acting Executive Manager Nathan Daley presented Ellsy the award at school parade. He was accompanied by Indigenous Liaison Officer Benjamin Glasby and St George OIC Patrick Stanton. The scholarship is offered by QAS in partnership with the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation and provides financial support, access to mentoring and career coaching for students during Year 12.
From The Guidance Officer
The National Day Against Bullying is March 19th. Please see the attached email which includes information for parents to access a webinar from the esafety commission with regards to cyberbullying.
Kind Regards
Annette McLean
Guidance Officer
More dates for Parent webinar
Friday 19 March 2021 is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This is an important day where Australian school communities stand together against bullying and violence.
To support the initiative eSafety has scheduled new March dates for the Cyberbullying and online drama webinar for parents and carers. This webinar looks at how to support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong.
Previous webinar attendees are welcome to extend this invitation to friends and family.
For more about cyberbullying by visit our website.
Thank you for supporting Safer Internet Day!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Safer Internet Day 2021. With your help, it was our biggest year yet. It was truly inspiring to see so many Australians starting the chat about online safety.
We had 4,000 educators, workplaces, government and community organisations register their support, a record 61,000 students participate in a Virtual Classroom and lit up the airwaves and the internet with activities from all around the country on the day.
We also launched our first picture book Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 and eSafety song called My Family Rules. If you haven't already, watch the story time video with Jimmy Rees, learn the song and download or order your own copy of the book.
We hope you continue the vital conversations about online safety throughout the year and help make every day a safer internet day.
Is your child using Discord?
Discord is an instant messaging platform commonly used by online gamers to chat online. One in five young people tell us that they use the service, which has made significant inroads into the Australian youth market over a relatively short period of time.
Lean more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use Discord in our eSafety Guide.
Calendar
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Wednesday 10th March |
SW 12 Years Girls Cricket St George |
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Thursday 11th March |
SW 12 Years Boys Cricket St George |
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Tuesday 16th March |
Balonne 15/18 Touch Trials |
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Friday 19th March |
SW Netball Trials 15/18 yrs |
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19th – 21st March |
Show Team Warwick Show |
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Friday 25th March |
Balonne 12 Years Rugby League Trials |
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29th March – 1st April |
Shearing Camp Year 9/10 |
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Thursday 1st April |
Cross Country |
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2nd April – 18th April |
School Holidays |
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Monday 19th April |
1st Day of Term 2 |
Community Notices
Learn French
Hello Bonjour! French helps to understand other languages. Think of your future. Make yourself at ease internationally. Short courses available. To learn contact Salvador Fernandes 0428304318 or email: salvador.f@rediffmail.com, St George.