29 October 2021
Newsletter Articles
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING FOCUS
Being Prepared -
We are ready to learn in this lesson
PBL Focus
We are ready to learn in this lesson
This means that students are
- expected to line up quietly in single file at their classroom before the second bell and
- have all required books and equipment for that class.
Anne Brimblecombe
New Staff Member
Lucille Acton – I moved to St George in December 2020 with my husband and three primary school aged children. I have previously taught at Pine Rivers SHS in a student placement only. In previous career I was a Pharmacist and I have lived in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Townsville and Maryborough. I am currently teaching Science and Maths at St George SHS.
World Teachers Day 29 October
World Teachers Day in Queensland is celebrated today on 29 October. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the dedication, care and professionalism that our teachers demonstrate all year. Again this year, in a challenging and changing COVID-19 landscape, teachers have shown unswerving commitment to providing quality education and support to Queensland students. WTD is an opportunity for us to publicly thank our teachers for the contribution they make to the future of our young people. Thank you to our wonderful staff!
Election of School Leaders
School Leaders for 2022 school year will be decided in the coming weeks and announced in Week 7. In order to qualify for a Senior Leadership position (School or Vice-Captain), House Captain and/or Indigenous Ambassador position, students are required to meet criteria related to attendance, academic achievement, effort and behaviour and arrival on time for school. If Year 11 students would like to apply they are required to complete paperwork and address the selection criteria by Tuesday 2 November and return to the office. From then an interview will take place in Week 6 where a panel will ask questions based on their application. Following this a two minute speech will be given to the student body of St George State High School outlining why they would make a good leader. Voting will then take place. Please see Miss McKenna should you have any questions.
From The Transition/YSC Officer
At present we have quite a few jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships on offer in the Balonne Shire for Year 12 students and school leavers.
If your child is interested in any vacancies or has any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Leisa Mulholland
Staff Trivia Questions
Q1. Which staff member
dressed up as a Nun for school?
Q2. Which staff member once won a trivia night
singing competition with a rendition of “Hotel California”
Q3. Which staff member has lived in the USA and
also the UK?
Q4. Which Staff member played futsal for
Queensland 2 years in a row?
Q5. Which staff member has written speeches for
a Qld MP and they are now recorded in the Parliamentary Hansard?
Choices:-
Mrs Pesudovs-Ward, Miss Harrison, Miss Hermann, Mrs McKechnie, Mrs Davies
(The answers are towards the back)
SPORTS NEWS
Rugby League - The girls represented the town with pride and spirit, arriving at Roma Cities Oval early Wednesday morning. Playing in a 7-a-side competition, the girls battled teams and the heat alike. They rallied together and worked hard for each other, stealing away tries and celebrating together. A very special mention to Nequwa Collins for scoring eight tries in total on the day, along with Sharon Pearce, winning the NRL encouragement awards for the day!
The boys went away on Friday, an hour earlier than needed to ensure they were strapped and ready for battle. Lucky, they did, as they showed the other teams that the Boys from Balonne are STILL undefeatable, winning both grand finals (back-to-back years!!) and supporting one another through thick and thin. The engravements on the Arthur Beetson shield continue to state “St George State High”. The sportsmanship shown from our boys willingly jumping on other teams to ensure their players had subs on a hot, dry 40-degree days just goes to show how we demonstrate what it means to be a St George High student when helping a mate out in need.
I would like to thank Aunty Joy Weatherall, Reeghyn Beardmore, and Jasmine Clevin for all of their work and help for our students. I am so proud of the courageous, near fifty student squad we took away on the Wednesday and Friday, and so excited to see where rugby league goes in our bright future here in St George!
10 Questions With Annette McLean
Favourite Colour:- Blue
Favourite Day Of Week:- Saturday
Favourite Holiday Destination:- New Zealand
Where Would You Love To Go On Holidays One Day:-
Broome
Favourite Food:- Roast mutton and
vegetables
Favourite Song:- You’ve Got A Friend – Carole
King
Favourite Novel:- The Curious Incident Of The Dog
In The Night
Favourite Movie:- Man From Snowy River
Favourite Sport (Play or Spectator):-
Tennis
Favourite School Subject:- Art
Calendar
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NOVEMBER |
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7 |
SW Triathlon/Aquathlon trials St George |
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15 |
P&C Meeting 6pm Library |
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18 |
Awards Night – 6pm Rec Centre |
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19 |
Last Day Year 12 - Valedictory |
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22-26 |
Year 10 Camp Emu Gully |
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24 |
Year 6 St Pats/State Primary Full day transition |
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26 |
Last Day Year 11 & 10 |
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DECEMBER |
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6-10 |
Year 9 Work Experience |
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10 |
Last Day of School Year 9, 8 & 7 |
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JANUARY 2022 |
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24 |
First day of school 2022 |
CUC Parent Information Night
Parents of Years 10,11 & 12 students are invited to attend the parent information evening being hosted at the CUC Balonne. This event will take place on Wednesday 17 November at 6.30pm. This information will benefit those who are considering further study or work options. This talk will be useful to all parents – not just those of future Uni students.
10 Questions With Lou Dowling-Manns
Favourite Colour:- I can’t
choose between green and blue
Favourite Day Of Week:- Friday at 3pm
Favourite Holiday Destination:- Gold Coast Marina
Mirage Surfers Paradise
Where Would You Love To Go On Holidays One Day:-
Israel
Favourite Food:- FOOD
Favourite Song:- Anything sung by The Three
Tenors (Nessun Dorma)
Favourite Novel:- How Green Was My Valley –
Richard Llewellyn
Favourite Movie:- The King (2019)
Favourite Sport (Play or Spectator):-
TENNIS!!!!!!
Favourite School Subject:- Humanities
Tuckshop News
Tuckshop is Tuesdays and Thursdays – don’t forget to put your order in early!!!
Uniforms will only be sold on Tuesday and Thursday at the Tuckshop
Staff Trivia Answers
Q1 – Miss Ella Harrison
Q2 – Mrs Karen McKechnie
Q3 – Mrs Tracee Pesudovs-Ward
Q4 – Miss Bec Herrmann
Q5 – Mrs Julie Davies
Community Notices
Learn French
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