2 September 2016

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

Term 3 September

NAPLAN results

Our school's NAPLAN results have been released. We have shown improvement in several of the categories, but the one that stands out the most is Reading. This year our school embarked on a 3-5 year strategy that is focussed on improving our students' reading skills and comprehension. Throughout 2016, the school has had almost 20 staff trained in the "Reading to Learn" program. These teachers have been implementing strategies across their classes, and are to be congratulated on the work they have done. Our students have certainly responded, and are realising the power of reading for themselves. I would also like to recognise the Year 7 and 9 students who have put so much effort into achieving such strong results. Congratulations Maleny High!

School Expo

We had a great turn-out of parents and students who came along to our annual School Expo where they had a wonderful opportunity to gather information about subject choices for next year. The Year 8 cohort is currently leading the way with the number of completed and signed subject forms. Just a reminder to all parents and students that these forms are due on/before Friday, 9 September. Thank you to all of the Maleny High staff who were on-hand to answer questions from parents and build informative and eye-catching displays of student and faculty work.

QCST

As this edition goes to print our Year 12 students will have sat the QSCT – two days of tests. These days are very important for students wishing to gain an OP rank. I know we all wish our Year 12s good luck in answering as many questions as they can. Mr Mills organised a breakfast for our students. Thanks to the team of HODs and teachers who have implemented the QCS preparation program this year. This is a very vital component of Senior study as our teachers guide students through the preparation for these exams.

District Athletics Carnival Success!

Congratulations to Spencer Doneman (Year 8) who was recognised as age champion for boys aged 14 years at our recent district athletics carnival. He will now go on to compete in the regional carnival and the school wishes him all the very best. Out of 10 schools, Maleny came 7th overall when percentages were calculated. This is a tremendous result for a small school. Thank you to all of the teachers who have worked with our students to prepare and organise them for this event.

Golden Gloves Winner

I was contacted by the Golden Gloves Boxing Association and informed that Hayden Law (Year 9) has won the Light Heavy Weight division. He is an Australian champion - what a remarkable and extraordinary effort! Any student who reaches the level of National Finals, and wins, has obviously put a lot of time and effort into their sport. Congratulations Hayden!

Sakura Study Tour

Over 20 girls and boys from Japan's Sakura district recently arrived for a week-long study tour. This is the 14th year that our school has hosted Sakura and it is the ongoing support of our home stay families, and the students who volunteer to be study buddies, that enable Maleny High to continue to offer this wonderful opportunity.

10 year Facilities Plan

At our last P&C meeting I asked for interested parents to walk with me around the school to look at ways we can improve the school environment. The times I am making myself available for parents will be Saturday, September 10 from 9am, or Monday, September 12 from 4.30pm, or Tuesday September 13 from 7.30am. I'm hoping that these times will allow as many parents as possible to contribute their ideas and vision. Any interested parent is invited to come and dream with me as I will use your suggestions to develop the school's 10 year Facilities Plan. I am also wanting to look at funding grants to help support our dreams too! I will work through the Year Level Coordinators to get student input on this matter as well.

Kylen Skipper

I would like to announce that one of our School Captains, Kylen Skipper, is featured on the Think Your Way website at the following address.

Until next newsletter, stay safe and well!

Regards
Deborah Stewart

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Absence Line: Ph: 5499 8101

Please leave a message before 8am if your student will be absent from school on that day.

Collection of Students during school hours:

If you wish to collect your student(s) during school hours, please ensure that all arrangements are made prior to the student attending school, as we do not have phones in classrooms. Please provide a note or a phone call to the school detailing/outlining the departure time, reason and who will be collecting the student.

Office Hours

Our office is open from 8am to 4pm daily.

All payments are to be made between 8am and 12.30pm, daily.

School Calendar

Mathematics Tutorials

Mathematics Tutorials will run during 2nd lunch in C03 in 2016

Darren Mills
Head of Department – Junior Mathematics
Year 12 Coordinator

English Tutorials

English Tutorials are held every Monday in H04 during second lunch.

FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

1. For Year 12 Students:

• The University of the Sunshine Coast has an Early Offer Guarantee Program for eligible year 12 students wishing to attend USC and get their uni offer sorted out sooner than usual. An early offer will be made in November, making the stress of waiting until January non-existent! Connie Robins has further information.
• All year 12 students have been requested to make a Futures Interview with Connie Robins, in order to ensure future options are being investigated and informed decisions being made. During this meeting, the student's QCE predicted points are totalled, and their SET Plan Review takes place. It is an important meeting. Please ensure and encourage your student to attend their interview. Parents are always welcome to attend as well!
• 2017 QTAC Books have been distributed. A reminder that the on-time deadline for QTAC applications is 30/09/2016. After this, a more substantial application fee will apply.

2. General Information:

• The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is running a Peer to Peer Parents of Teenagers Group on Thursday evenings. There is no fee and light refreshment is provided. Topics for discussion are negotiated and can include: questions about navigating high school, understanding where your teenager is at, communicating with your teenager, and more. This is a great time to share with other parents the difficulties and challenges of bringing up adolescents! If you are interested, please call or text Bec on 0419 911 413.
• Carinity is running a free program to help mums who may be experiencing abusive behaviours from their teenage sons. The program is run in Brisbane and in Ipswich. The program aims to break the cycle of violence by working with mothers and adolescent sons aged 11 - 17 who have been victims of domestic violence. The program includes group sessions, as well as joint and individual counselling and will provide the support you and your son need to develop a safe, supportive and caring relationship. For more information, contact Dave at Carinity Talera on 3397 7287 or Andrea at DVAC on 3861 3000, or email dave.burck@carinity.org.au or counsellingtl@dvac.org.au .

Connie Robins
Guidance Counsellor
Maleny SHS
PO Box 601
Maleny, Q. 4552
Phone: 5499 8111
Email: crobi89@eq.edu.au
www.malenyshs.eq.edu.au

PARENTING TEENAGERS WORKSHOPS

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre are running workshops on parenting teenagers which will also have a peer to peer support element. Please see flyer below for more information.

AGRICULTURE NEWS

In the last couple of weeks, we have had some new Droughtmaster calves born at the farm. On the 14 August, we had little Maleny High Matilda born to mum Maleny High Princess Fiona.

Then, on the 24 August, we had a little bull calf, Maleny High Maverick, born to mum Maleny High Miss Cardoman.

Vanessa Duffy
Agriculture Coordinator
Maleny State High School

FROM THE ARTS

Since week two, students have been busy at lunchtimes, after school and during weekend rehearsals to bring to the community Colours of Love. The performance is a creative, collaborative production, exploring the theme of love in all its forms. Actors, dancers, singers, artists, circus entertainers and musicians are in the process of creating this collaborative performance, and have worked with professional arts practitioners to bring it to life. The performance will take place next term on the 5th and 6th of October at Maleny Community Centre.

Bookings can be taken through the school on 54998 111. If you are keen to see the talented Maleny State High arts collective, book your tickets today!

Adult $15
Student/Concession $10
Family (2x adult/2x children/students) $25

Cath Gray
Junior Secondary/Arts HOD
Maleny SHS

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

e-MENTAL HEALTH

Young people concerned about mental health are increasingly turning to the Internet for help. Allied health professionals can provide important guidance to help young people find safe, credible e-Mental Health resources.

eMH services and programs are mostly free and many can be used anonymously and are 24/7.

Please check out the flyer below for more information

GET HEALTHY

The Get Healthy Information and Coaching Service is a free, confidential telephone-based service which helps people make lifestyle changes regarding:

• healthy eating
• being physically active
• achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.:

For more information please see flyer below.

DENTAL VAN

The dental van will be moving to Maleny State High School soon.

Free dental treatment is available for Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 students, regardless of whether your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) Medicare funding or not. Dental forms have been issued to Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 students through their link groups.

If you are eligible for CDBS please complete both forms issued. A parent will need to attend dental appointment to sign Medicare assignment forms. If you are not eligible for CDBS please complete only the medical consent form.

Students in Year 11 & 12 can only be seen by the School Dental Service if they are CDBS eligible. To find out if you are eligible for CDBS contact Medicare (Ph 132011) or look online at myGov. If your child is eligible you can collect a dental form from the school office.

It would be appreciated if all forms are completed & returned to the school office by Friday 2/9/16 so your children's files can be retrieved & updated. Dental appointments will be sent home. If these appointments do not suit you, please ring us to arrange another time.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact us.

Ph. 0419 736942.
Email: SC-Nambour-OralHealth@health.qld.gov.au
With the subject "Maleny Dental Appts"

Enza (dental therapist), Kylie (dental assistant) and Cheryl (dentist)
Dental Van Staff

HUMANITIES NEWS

Year 12 Geography Camp

Our Senior Geography students braved the elements to experience the breathtaking beauty of bushwalking through Lamington National Park.

On their last field trip for Senior Geography, 35 of our year 12 students were treated to a memorable three days in the picture perfect surrounds of Binna Burra Lodge. Students bonded in the brisk August weather to work on the Field Trip Booklet, which was an essential element of their assessment program.

With the ever-present threat of rain looming students trekked close to 40 kilometres over the three days through the unique landscape, identifying the various types of landforms, forests and grasslands. The fauna also made an appearance with resident paddymelons and a goanna saying hello. Luckily the cold weather kept the snakes at bay.

One student noted that Surprise Rock, with its 360° views of the Lamington National Park, was one of the special memories she will be taking away from the gruelling trek. Spirits were lifted though, with fun activities such as the exhilarating night time trek where cries of laughter and excitement echoed through the valley. If the screaming didn't keep the scary animals away, the stench of students after trekking for three days certainly did.

Students had the immense pleasure of being accompanied by: Mr Jon O'Connell, Mr Mike Railton and Ms Ashleigh Ebenezer. Access to these knowledgeable practitioners and the National Park Rangers ensured that students not only came away with a valuable social experience, but also vital insight into the planning considerations experts need in order to foster sustainable development.

Congratulations Year 12s. You are now part of the exclusive club that is Maleny SHS's Binna Burra Alumni.

YEAR 8 HUMANITIES

In term 3, 2016 the year 8s started studying The Spanish Conquest of the Americas. So far we have learnt that the Aztec empire period is from 1400ce-1500ce and was invaded, as well as destroyed, by Hernan Cortes. We have also learnt that the Aztecs made and some pretty cool inventions and discoveries, for example: chocolate, corn, rubber, suspension bridges, pyramids and the sewage system.

Another important aspect we were educated about was the Spanish Conquistadors and the cruelties the Native Americans had to endure. We also studied The Three Gs; gold, glory and God, which were the main reason conquistadors went out in search of the New World. When the Spanish arrived in the New World they brought many diseases such as small pox, which wiped out half of the Aztecs in a year and helped Hernan Cortes destroy the empire.

At Expo Night this year we got to display the Aztec masks we created as a fun project to show all the parents that what we have learned so far this term has been really interesting, fun and informative.

By: Willow Antonacci, Sarah Hindle and Jorgiana Hunter

SPORT NEWS

Year 7 Interschool Sport

Students are in the middle of their interschool competition for Term Three. Our Maleny students are working well together in their teams and are producing some great results! Games will be played every Thursday right up until the second last day of school this term (15th Sept). Please remember that students will be leaving school before lunchtime, so please don't order your student tuckshop on Thursdays. Students, enjoy the remainder of your interschool sport games.

Year 8 & 9 Interschool Sport

Students in year 8 & 9 are training hard and working on skills during their Sport lesson on a Wednesday afternoon. Students will continue to train for the rest of the term and will start the interschool competition early in Term 4. Parents and carers, please ensure your student arrives at school on a Wednesday in their full sports uniform.

District Sport

We had a number of our Maleny students make it into the Central District Athletics team after producing some great results at the Central District carnival a couple of weeks ago. A special mention to Spencer Doneman who was the boys age champion for the 14 years age group. Also Sam Dominiak who broke the record for the 12 year boys High Jump – 1.40m.

The following students will compete at the Regional Track and Field Carnival being held on the 1st and 2nd of September.

Sam Dominiak
Bianca Higgins
Shayana Brough
Spencer Doneman
Adam Scarborough
Daniel Briggs
Kim Modequillo-Sommer
Owen Stewart
Jill Green
Jazz Maher

Good luck students!

Miss Clare Rush
Sports Co-ordinator

FROM THE P & C

Dear Parents and Carers

Once again, the year is fast disappearing! It's been a busy one for our P and C with a few changes and new projects on the go. Last weekend we had a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle, which is a wonderful opportunity for us to raise funds for our school. Thank you to all helpers on the day and to Bunnings for their support. On Saturday 24th September, we have the chance to raise some more funds, simply by serving at the canteen at Green Park Bike Day. Please call me with your offers of help – the more helpers, the more we earn as we are paid for our labour. This is a fun and easy way to contribute to your school. And why are we raising funds?? Well, the P and C was informed, via a school questionnaire last year, that the students would like several improvements around our school grounds. The top 3 identified were: lockers; more seating; and chilled bubblers. So this is our challenge – to assist the school in facilitating these goals. Obviously these are all expensive purchases and that's where we need your help. Remember, if you are unable to assist at fundraisers, we are always willing to accept financial contributions instead. Imagine if everyone just donated $50 per year to the P and C instead of having to work at various events – that would exceed what we raise and give us a fantastic edge toward purchasing the things students want to see at their school.

On another note, we look forward to our new Uniform Shop opening on site sometime in October. While we continue to sell uniforms from the canteen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and via Flexi School online ordering, we are looking forward to our new facility, which will have a change room and much better display, storage and access. We have received our new stock of navy blue hoodies, without a school logo so they can be worn elsewhere. They are available for sale right now. We are proud to say that our range of stock for uniforms is widening so that we have all our students dressed proudly in our school uniform and colours. The uniform shop stocks a range of shorts, long pants and hoodies in navy blue, and of course, our school shirts. New stock is due in toward the end of the year. It's great to see many of our students wearing the uniform so well.

We have had some changes to our Canteen staff over the last 6 months. Kate Lanphier (Dylan and Nakita's mum) is our new Coordinator, along with Lorraine Bundersen (Aaron's mum) and Alison Kemp as assistants. We are also lucky to have Fiona Wilson (Jordan's mum) as one of our awesome volunteers. The ladies in the canteen are always after helpers if you have some spare time. They have done an amazing job over the past month (when our cold room died a chilling death,) keeping the canteen fully operational under difficult circumstances. Thank you ladies! The repair of the cold room was a huge outlay for our P and C ($6000), so again our fundraising opportunities become very important. I look forward to seeing you at our next one. Also, please take this as a personal invitation to join us at our next P and C meeting. We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm. Meetings are over by 8pm (as yes, I have children to get home to, too!) These meetings are very friendly and informative and a fantastic way to find out what's going on at school and to contribute to the direction of the school.

Kind regards

Mary Sullivan
P and C President
channongirl@hotmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

8AM – 9AM FOR STUDENTS
8AM – 10AM THEN 11.30AM – 12.30 PM FOR PARENTS

Uniforms will not be sold during break times.

Why not register for 'Flexischools' to purchase your school uniforms online, 24 hours, 7 days a week! Pick up available 5 days a week.

Once registered, you can purchase uniforms OR pre-order your tuckshop!

Flexischools

Online ordering is a convenient way to place orders, providing a 24/7 payment and ordering system that can be accessed from home, work or a mobile device.

Online ordering is faster and more accurate, giving parents peace of mind that their order and payment is received accurately at the school.

It's available for canteen and uniform orders for Maleny State High School.

Registration Instructions

Free, easy, online registration.

Step 1: Click the REGISTER button below.
Step 2: Enter your email.
Step 3: You will be emailed a link to an online form - follow the link.
Step 4: Choose a username and password and complete the form.
Step 5: Add each student and their class.
Step 6: Top-up the account - VISA, Mastercard or Direct Deposit.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

SALVATION ARMY CAMPAIGN FOR HOMELESSNESS

I am writing to invite your school to join us in the fight against youth homelessness. The Salvation Army has launched a new campaign, The Couch Project, which aims to raise money for, and awareness of, youth homelessness in Australia.

The most recent census revealed there are over 44,000 homeless young people (aged under 25) in Australia on any given night. However only 6% of them are sleeping rough on the streets. The single most dominant form of youth homelessness is Couch Surfing and we must address the unique dangers this presents.

Young adults can organise a sleep-over or sleep on their couch with sponsorship to raise money for The Salvation Army Youth Programs on Friday, 16th September.

We would appreciate your support.

For further information please email or call.

Leanne Harrison
Community Fundraising and Public Relations Coordinator
Communications and Fundraising Department QLD
Sunshine Coast & Fraser Coasts Region
The Salvation Army

Mobile 0401 558 942
Address Po Box 6144 Meridan Plains QLD 4551
Email leanne.harrison@aue.salvationarmy.org

web salvos.org.au
facebook The Salvation Army Australia
twitter @salvos

MALENY APEX EVENT

PAWS OF THUNDER DOG RACE

Family fun with loads of activities. Bring your dog down and let them test their speed against their friends. Proceeds to MSHS students through Roadcraft Driver Ed.

Check out the flyer for more information on this event.

BINS AND BIN HOLDERS FOR SALE

Maleny State High School have 22 x 56 litre black bins and 13 metal 56 litre bin holders that are no longer required. These are available for sale.

Cost is: $20 for the bins and $30 for the metal bin holders.

For further information regarding the above items please contact:

Heather Stroud
School Cleaning Coordinator/Cleaner
Health, Safety & Wellness Rep./Secretary
Maleny State High School
5499 8111

MALENY CRICKET SIGN ON

MALENYMAKERS

I am attempting to gauge public interest in setting up an after school club for kids that are interested in coding and electronics. I've set up a FB group to discuss options with parents at:

One idea I have is running a CoderDojo on Saturday morning during the school terms. I also have plans to run intro classes on Raspberry Pi, Scratch and electronics.

For further information on the above please contact:

Darcy Clark
d4rcyc@gmail.com

MALENY LITTLE ATHLETICS SIGN ON

SEASON STARTS...

Saturday 3rd September

Where: Maleny Little Athletics Shed, Maleny High School Oval, Bunya Street

Time: 8:15 for an 8:30 start until 10:30

Feel free to come along to the first couple of club days & sign on or experience the trial days on Saturday 3rd & 10th September for $5 per child to see if they enjoy it.

Tiny tots program 3 - 5 year olds

Qualified coaches levels 1 – 4, catering for ages up to 17

"Fun, Family & Fitness"

Contact: Sallyann Stewart 0421 410 558
Lorraine Bundesen 0408 982 241

See you there for an exciting new season!

HINTERLAND HARVEST MARKET

A Feast of Fresh Flavours, Every Saturday 6am - 11am (starting from September 17)

Connecting real food with real people

Suncoast Church carpark, (free, ample parking), Kiel Mountain Rd, Woombye.

Contact, Helen Langlois 0416 217 093.

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