7 December 2017
Newsletter Articles
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents and Students,
December’s newsletter marks another year that has passed. It is sad to see our graduates leave, but I’m excited for them as they start the next phase of their lives.
At the moment we are busily completing marking and reporting, as well as closing down our finances. My Deputies are analysing the 2018 timetable and creating new Year 7 classes.
I would like to take this opportunity to say good-bye to some staff who are leaving. Ms Sue McDermott has been transferred to Charleville SHS and we thank her for the time and energy she has put into training teachers in Reading to Learn.
Mr Nate Brown has the opportunity to go west to Goondiwindi SS as a Guidance Officer. Our school wishes him all the best in this new position.
Ms Lisha Badcock, our school Chaplain, has had the calling to enrol into a nursing course at the University of Sunshine Coast. Thank you, Lisha, for everything you have done for our students. Good luck with your studies.
Ms Kerry Jones is retiring early next year. Kerry has led our Visual Arts Department for over two decades and is responsible for many creative pieces of art. Thank you for inspiring a love of visual art for so many students.
Mr Brad Williams is also retiring early next year. Brad has had a passion for bringing sporting and recreational facilities to Maleny. As President of MIACC for many years, he was part of the committee responsible for facilitating the building our hall, Waroo, as well as the long and triple jump tracks. He saw the relocation of Little A’s to our school and lastly, oversaw the construction of the netball courts. What a wonderful legacy Brad has left this school and the Maleny Community. Thank You!
Lastly, we say farewell to our Junior Secondary and Arts HOD Ms Cath Gray. Her family is moving to Brisbane for work and education opportunities. Cath, has been a valuable asset to the school. She has served as State Panellist for dance and has been a writer for the dance syllabus for the new senior system. She also oversaw the introduction of our junior secondary program with our new cohort of Year 7s. Thank you Cath and we wish you and your family the best of luck.
It’s difficult to put into words what Maleny has accomplished in 2017. I can list all our academic achievements, but there is so much more to Maleny than just results. It’s these intangible qualities that make Maleny a unique place to come to.
I wish all my families a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas to one and all.
Warm Regards,
Deborah Stewart
Principal
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
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TERM 4 PLANNER |
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9-Dec-17 |
School Holidays Commence |
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22-Jan-18 |
School Resumes for Students |
FROM THE P & C
Why not register for ‘Flexischools’ to purchase your school uniforms online, 24 hours, 7 days a week! Pick up is available 5 days a week.
http://www.flexischools.com.au/
Once registered, you can purchase uniforms OR pre-order from 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.
This service is available for canteen and uniform orders for Maleny State High School.
Registration Instructions:
Free, easy, online registration.
http://www.flexischools.com.au/
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
2018 Aussie Sport Day
Maleny Golf Club
Maleny Rangers Football Club
Actor Training
Maleny Players Present a Christmas Trilogy
Sunshine Coast Football
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2018 scholarships and grants now open
Queensland state schools need teachers now and into the future.
Teaching is a four-year undergraduate degree (or two years postgraduate) that can take you anywhere across Queensland and the world.
The 2018 Aspiring Teachers Grant and TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarships programs are now open to current Year 12 leavers until Sunday 10 December 2017. For further information visit the Teach Queensland website or contact the Scholarships and Grants team on (07) 3055 2973.
