20 May 2016

Newsletter Articles

"Cavendish Road State High School - A School of Academic, Pedagogical and Sporting Excellence"

THE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are now halfway through Term 2 and have experienced another exciting past month at Cav Road.

Recent 7.30 Report

Congratulations to the Year 8 students, Mrs Whittington and Mr Mitcham for a great article in Saturday's Courier Mail. The story also appeared in the international media!

This is wonderful recognition for our work at Cav.

Australian Student Representation in Touch Football

Special congratulations to Kobe Nona, Jayden-Fielding Smith and James Price who were selected in the Touch Football Australia U17 Squads recently.

Science Teacher Nominated for National Award

Congratulations to Mr Steve Griffiths who has been nominated for the 2016 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching (Secondary Schools). We send Steve our best wishes and can affirm his excellent work in a wide range of areas leading to this nomination.

Attendance Update

Strategies Implemented to improve Attendance

New Permanent Business Services Manager Appointed

Recently, I chaired the panel responsible for appointing our new permanent BSM. Congratulations to Radmila Vlaski from Wynnum SHS who will join our team. Rad has significant experience as a BSM and has also led the schools in our region to roll out the financial aspect of One School. Congratulations, Rad.

Headphones in Class

I have instructed teachers that under no circumstances are students to use headphones in class unless I have given the class teacher prior approval.

NAPLAN 2016

Special thanks to the Year 7 and 9 teachers and all HODs for their leadership of the NAPLAN preparation program. Our students were well prepared. There was a feeling of confidence when speaking to a number of teachers and students after the exams – I know that we will do well!

Winter Sport Begins

Thank you to Mr Baker, Mr Caruso and Mr Kalpakadis for their great work in leading sport in our school. Sport is a very important aspect of Cav life. Best of luck to all teams during the winter season.

Art and Science of Teaching Focus for this Week

This week our teachers are focussed on Design Question 5, Student Engagement - Element 27: What do I do to use physical movement?

• Explain to students the reasons for physical movement
• Teach students procedures to avoid wasting time trying to get back on task
• Try a strategy several times before deciding whether to continue using it
• Use selective attending techniques yourself by actively moving around the classroom

Career Education at Cav

Over the past few decades, the world of work has dramatically changed and today's students will transition through multiple jobs and careers throughout their lifetime. Cavendish Road State High School's Career Education Programs equip students with the skills to become lifelong learners in order to successfully negotiate their career pathways.

At Cavendish Road State High School we offer comprehensive Career Education Programs to students in all grades. We understand that explicitly taught career education provides students with greater opportunities for future success. Students in Years 7 through to 9 engage in understanding the changing world of work and developing individual interests and aspirations to inform their subject selections. Year 10 students work explicitly on their Senior Education and Training Program (SET P) for senior subject selection, while senior students embrace the opportunity to review their current plans for post year 12 options.

At Cavendish Road, we know that parents play an important role in helping students to make informed career choices and decisions. Parents are vital in guiding young people's career development through guiding their journey and fostering their enthusiasm, optimism and curiosity.

Our guidance officers, Ms Kate Niland and Mr Paul Ross co-ordinate these programs and are very willing to assist students and parents in navigating this exciting journey in young people's lives.

Opportunities for Senior Students

Special thanks to the Senior Schooling Team for their work supporting our students with Mighty Minds, QCS Practice and Numeracy immersion opportunities to ensure our students successfully complete Year 12.

Cav Partners with Suncorp Metway and Financial Basics Foundation

Our recent partnership with these two high profile organisations will ensure our students will receive high quality financial education throughout Years 7-12. Our Business students recently had the great privilege of meeting the CEO of Suncorp Metway to hear about his career and financial advice in this very unstable, current economic market.

Recent and Upcoming Excursions

Our students are fortunate to experience the following as part of their learnings:

• Philosothon and Digital Technology ICAS Competition
• Year 9 South Brisbane Science and Engineering Challenge
• Toohey Forest Excursion
• Year 7 Academic Excellence Program Archaeology Excursion and dig

Code of Conduct

All students should be aware of the Code of Conduct when using public transport to and from school. The following link provides details of this policy

Corrine McMillan
Principal

Cav Road Welcomes New Business Services Manager

My name is Radmila Vlaski (better known as Rad) and as of 3/05/16 I am Cavendish Road State High School's new Business Services Manager. I come to you after twenty nine years with the Australian Taxation Office and Administrative/BSM roles at Wynnum Central State School, Darling Point Special School, Balmoral State High School and Wynnum State High School.

I am passionate about children's education and am here to assist the Principal, Associate Principal, Deputy Principals, Heads of Department and teachers in providing opportunities to all students to acquire knowledge and understanding in all aspects of their education. It is also important that we efficiently manage the delivery of services that support the educational management activities of the school i.e. all non-teaching staff, school finances, facilities and assets. I must say that I am looking forward to getting to know students, parents and caregivers. Additionally, I would like to take the opportunity to advise parents and caregivers that I am available to discuss financial arrangements with regards to outstanding school fees and to say I am but just a phone call/email away.

Radmila Vlaski
Business Services Manager

Year 12 Tourism Movie World Excursion

On the 9th May, the Year 12 Tourism class attended an excursion to Movie World. The excursion enabled the students to demonstrate their tourism skills at a 'real world' key tourism destination. At the venue, the students completed a familiarisation exercise where they conducted research and collected data for a key tourist target market. This information will be collated and used for an assessment task which involves developing and presenting a hypothetical market briefing to Queensland Tourism. Movie World is an exceptional example of a key tourism venue that caters for a variety of target markets ranging from domestic tourists with young children to mature aged international tourists. With so much to see and so many rides to try, collecting market data was no easy task. All in all, however, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining learning experience.

Amanda Pacek
Year 11 Coordinator / Business Teacher

Science and Engineering Challenge Day

The Year 9 Science academy class took part in the Science and Engineering Challenge Day on Tuesday 17th of May. The students worked in small teams to complete a number of challenging engineering design and construction tasks. The students had a great day and came third overall. The students were perfect ambassadors of Cavendish Road High School.

Steve Griffiths
Science Teacher

Healthy Eating Project 2016

Currently, the Year 12 Health Education class is researching and developing a strategy to address a perceived need associated with diet within the Cavendish Rd SHS community. "Parents play a significant role in influencing their child's eating habits; children are likely to adapt to the same eating habit as their parents" (EUFIC, 2015). So it is vital that parents set a good example in regards to healthy eating but also physical activity. To assist our class with developing a strategy that meets the needs of the School Community, we were wondering if you could take the time to complete a short response survey at:

The survey will assist us in understanding your current knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on healthy eating and physical activity. In the next newsletter we will provide readers with strategies to support heathy eating for their family and children in particular.

Melissa Andreatta
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Football Academy Coach

Business Department News

Rule of Law Institute Australia Workshop

Our Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students were recently offered the opportunity to attend two workshops run by Jackie Charles from the Rule of Law Institute. Jackie presented Year 11 students with insightful information on mandatory sentencing and the independence of the judiciary. This information will provide a good foundation for their study of criminal law this term. The Year 12 students attended a workshop on legal research skills. They learnt important research skills that can be transferred to their upcoming independent study in term three.

Year 11 Legal Studies Supreme Court Visit

The Year 11 Legal Studies students visited the District and Supreme Court Complex on 28 April. We were very privileged to be invited to a talk by Justice Horneman-Wren. He presented information on the court system, offences and sentencing. Students were able to ask Justice Horneman-Wren questions relating to their jury system assignment.

Students were then able to view cases and experience firsthand the operation of the Queensland Courts. Arson, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of drugs, grievous bodily harm and armed robbery were some of the offences available to view. Students watched the presentation of evidence, calling and questioning of witnesses and sentencing. Being able to visit the courts brings to life the theory studied in class.

Year 10 Market Day

Market Day will be bigger than ever this year! The Year 10 Business Management students will be running two market events on Monday 30 May and Friday 3 June. Market stalls will be set up on A Parade at first break. Students across all year levels will have the opportunity to purchase mouth-watering homemade goodies made by our Year 10 Business Management students. We can't wait to see all the hard work our students have been putting into their business venture this term. Don't forget to bring your spare change!

Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition

Thinking about starting up your own business? The CPA Australia Plan Your Own Enterprise competition encourages secondary school students to apply their business education to a real life scenario. Participants are asked to devise a creative enterprise idea and submit a business plan, explaining how their great idea could become a profitable business. The competition is open to all secondary school students in Australia. There are two divisions with fantastic prizes up for grabs. The major national prize is a trip to Shanghai! If you are interested follow the link below. Entries close the 2 September.

Upcoming Business Department Events

• 18 May – Chartered Accountants Meet the Business Leader Event (Year 12 Accounting)
• 30 May – Year 10 Business Management Market Day (Classes A and B)
• 3 June – Year 10 Business Management Market Day (Classes C and D)
• 7 June – Year 12 Griffith Business Workshop Two

Belinda Grech
Business Coordinator

German News

In Week 4, all our Year 7s held their first presentation entirely in German and impressed with creative PowerPoints. This is no mean feat as the whole presentation was not only delivered in German but off learnt by heart as well. Gut gemacht! Well done!

On Thursday, 5th May, almost 40 German students in Years 9-12 headed to the Black Forest Restaurant in Highgate Hill for a traditional, authentic German lunch. This coincided nicely with the food unit that our Year 9s are currently studying. The students were greeted and served by Ulrich, who in the end complimented the group for being one of the few schools that could understand his German introduction and impressed him with excellent behaviour, sehr gut! We enjoyed incredibly generous portions of Goulasch, Würste (sausages), Sauerkraut, Ratatouille and Hähnchen (chicken) followed by homemade Apfelstrudel. Here are some photos of our decadent lunch:

Jinnie Pettersen
German Coordinator

Drama News

What a busy month was April! With two in-class workshops and a Shakespeare performance for year 9-12 students, it has been all work and lots of play. Currently students are working towards finishing classroom content and moving into assessment preparation. I wish them luck with this assessment period.

Year 10 Cyber Drama Class Workshops

Students are currently working on their last unit of study for Year 10 drama. Their recent workshop run by the Australian Acting Academy was based on a process drama where one of their classmates had gone missing on camp. Students worked in groups and linked the story with the use of a cyber link created earlier. For first time players the students did a great job and the drama was really successful. This was an interactive drama with teacher and workshop leader also in role, participating in the drama. Students are now well under way with their assessment process drama and I look forward to viewing their video outcomes.

Year 12 Absurd Drama

The Australian Acting Academy also worked with senior drama students on their current assessment preparation 'Absurd' theatre which is a challenging genre for most students. This workshop focused on conventions of drama specifically relating to the genre and helped students understand the specific needs of this dramatic art form. With great concentration and effort, students watched and participated in several activities to reinforce their knowledge, challenge their ideals and demonstrate Absurdist theatre techniques.

In-school Performance

We at CAV RD are celebrating the legacy of William Shakespeare 400 years on, with a live performance by the Australian Playhouse Theatre titled SHAKESPEARE "AS YOU WRITE IT". This was a highly engaging, fast paced, improvisational theatre created and driven by the students. What an amazing live drama experience. The actors were incredibly talented, accepted offers from the students and created the most incredible versions of Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The three actors controlled a very witty, clever and fast paced performance that had students laughing, crying and screaming for more! This was truly an outstanding production and I hope it has inspired many of our younger students in Years 9- and 10 to embrace the stories Shakespeare wrote, for they are unique tales of woe.

Drama Club

Drama Club is well under way for term 2 with students working on ACTING FOR TV & and COMMERCIALS in front of a Green Screen! Students should have collected their booklet and be learning their scripts to ensure they are film ready. I look forward to viewing these green screen sessions during the Jazz on the Lawn afternoon in July. If you are interested in joining Drama Club please collect a permission letter from P Block classroom and I am happy to discuss the program with you. Likewise, parents feel free to contact me via my email tryan122@eq.edu.au for any further information.

Toni Ryan
Drama Coordination

Artists as Problem Solvers

A requirement of the "Certificate II in Visual Art" is an assessment brief that requires community links that provide students with 'real world' experience. Recently Mrs Brunckhorst's Year 11/12 Certificate Class collaborated with a local primary school to achieve this. Our brief was to help a Year five class create a Mother's Day gift that was creative, able to be made in a regular classroom with parent helpers and deliver it on budget.

The students brainstormed a number of concepts before deciding on producing a printed tile. A template was created and the Year 5 students were asked to draw a floral image for their mum. These designs were then compiled into stunning designs by the Cav Rd art students. From these designs the class created a number of Riso print screens; this way the younger students could easily transfer their images onto a ready-made tile. The tiles were printed in their own classroom, collected, glazed and fired. The quality of the finished product was a direct result of the design work of our art students. Our students received very positive accolades from parents who received these as Mother's Day gifts.

Megan Brunckhorst
Art & Drama Teacher

Guidance/Career News

We recommend having a look at 'Parents Talking Career Choices' which can be found on the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website.

Paul Ross and Kate Niland
Guidance Officers

STEMed event – May 29

Research indicates that 75% of jobs in the future will require STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills. The workforce of the future will be remarkably different. STEMed is a one day festival of education for the future, bringing together experts, advocates, industry, educators, parents and youth. Robots, entrepreneurship, coding, social media, gaming, app development and 3D printing are set to be hot topics over the action packed one day event.

Women in Technology (WiT) is proud to launch the inaugural STEMed event to be held on Sunday 29 May at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, with the vision of building the next generation of STEM. For more details and the link to purchase tickets go to:

David Thomson
Head of Department
Business and Technology

Kokoda Challenge

Only 8 weeks to go now until the Kokoda Challenge. We are doing a major practice hike in the D'Aguilar National Park this Saturday. The hike is nearly 30km and the terrain is as challenging as the actual event. We have two teams competing in the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge on the 5th of June. Good luck teams.

Steve Griffiths
Cav Road Kokoda Challenge Coordinator

Message to all Parents regarding the 2016 Student Resource Scheme

Could you please ensure that Term 1 and Term 2 student resource scheme payments have been made as per the agreement you have with the school. This agreement states that 2016 school fees need to be paid in full by the end of the second week of Term 1, i.e. 5th February, 2016 or by paying in instalments over terms 1, 2 and 3 with the first instalment also being paid by 5th February 2016 and the second instalment being paid by the second week of Term 2, i.e. 22nd April and the third and final instalment by 22nd July. As always, a negotiated instalment payment plan can be made with the Business Services Manager by emailing bsm@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au .

If you have not completed a 2016 Student Resource Scheme Participation Form, please do so as soon as possible and make payment so your child/ren continue to have access to these valuable resources.

Radmila Vlaski
Business Services Manager

Study Tour from Junten Senior High School – Homestay families required for Japanese students

A group of students from Junten Senior High School in Japan will be visiting our school from 23 July 2016 to 6 August 2016. We are looking for homestay families available between these dates who can provide 3 meals per day, a bed (the student can share a room with a student of the same sex) and transport to and from school (the student may travel on public transport with the Cav Road Student).

Families will be paid $500 per student to cover any expenses. Families can host up to 2 students. If you are interested in hosting a student could you please contact me via email or telephone:

The Homestay Co-ordinator – Lesley Huxley
Cavendish Road State High School
3394 0797 (school hours)
Email: LHUXL6@eq.edu.au

Lesley Huxley
International Homestay Co-ordinator

In Touch

Year 7 to 10 students are preparing for the second round of the School's Touch League, which will take place on Friday 20th May at Caboolture. The first round played at Owen Park in Southport, was a valuable experience for many students competing against other high performing schools. A big congratulations to Rafe Preistly, Heath Crawford and Billie Manns who were all successful in being selected for the Mt Gravatt 12 Years District team. They will go on to play at the Met East trials at the Redlands Touch Grounds on June 2nd. Good luck!

The Year 12's completed their skills session and tournament with Year 5 and Year 6 students from Coorparoo State School last Thursday. Positive feedback was received from all involved. The students had been preparing their session over a number of weeks and were excited to meet and interact with the Coorparoo students. Congratulations to all students there on the day, you represented Cavendish Road with professionalism and pride.

In partnership with Queensland Touch Football, Development Officer Glen Walker has visited the school over the last term to run development sessions with students. In the past weeks, we welcomed Jordan Seeto, who will working alongside Glen and the Academy to develop our students.

Dates to remember

• Storm Trials for senior players (Years 11 and 12) – Sunday 22nd May - Whites Hill from 1pm.
• Second Schools Touch League - Caboolture Touch Fields - Friday 20th May.
• Met East Trials (10-12 Years)- Redlands Touch Grounds- Thursday 2nd June

Player Profile

This month's stars of touch are:

Name: Greer Hutchison
Grade: 12
Favourite Subject: Touch Academy
Touch Club: Wildcats
Most memorable touch experience: All Schools every year
Fav playing number and position: 7 & Link/Wing
If I could be like anyone who would that be and why: Teigan because she is a great touch player
What I want to be when I grow up: A lawyer
What my last meal on earth would be: Nutella

Name: Teigan Hutchison
Grade: 12
Favourite Subject: Touch & HPE
Touch Club: Wildcatz
Most memorable touch experience: Playing for Cav Rd in New Zealand
Fav playing number and position: 2 and Middle/Link
If I could be like anyone who would that be and why: Beyonce
What I want to be when I grow up: A Teacher
What my last meal on earth would be: Nachos

Lachlan Walker
Touch Football Academy

Celebrating National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is held from 27 May to 3 June and provides an opportunity for our school community to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It's a time to celebrate and build on the respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.

The 27 May and 3 June are important dates in Australia's history, and mark the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. To learn more about National Reconciliation Week, visit:

Chaplain's News Term 2

I have started a boys group called "No Limits", which is an adventure based learning experience where the boys can begin to understand that they have unlimited potential. They can discover the importance of values and attitudes. I hope that our time together will empower them to make good decisions and also begin to consider higher levels of meaning and purpose for their lives. "No Limits" is a leadership training program. There are seven boys in the group, and Mr Paul Ross (Guidance Officer) is co facilitating this program with me. It is a pleasure to work with Mr Ross and these precious kids.

Breakfast Club

Friday mornings always begin with BBQ pancakes. Our Breakfast Club is run by volunteers from Hillsong Youth Services, who supply the pancake mix, and give their time to serve our school.

Life Group

Life group continues to meet weekly. They share their faith and are a wonderful encouragement to each other.

Thank you for your ongoing support of chaplaincy. Together we are bringing hope to a younger generation.

Margita Downey
School Chaplain

Parents and Citizens Association

Volunteer Week 9 – 15 May

Last week was National Volunteer Week. We are fortunate at Cavendish Road State High School to have amazing support from our community. Thank you to the parents, carers, grandparents and other extended family, past students and friends in the community who have helped out so far during this year.

Thank you Spartan School Supplies

A big thank you to Dallas from Spartan School Supplies for donating 30 Hi-Vis vests for volunteers to use for future events. Your support of our school is appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.

Canteen Call for Help

Our Canteen Team has been very busy preparing food and serving our hungry students. Thank you to the volunteers who have assisted our staff so far this year. Volunteers are welcome every day. Even coming along for a short time to assist on one of the days would be a huge help. If you have a little time and would like to help please feel welcome to pop in. For more information or to advise when you are available to assist please contact the Canteen team on 3394 0723 or canteen@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au Thank you for considering this request!

Parents and Citizens Meetings

Parents and Citizens meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm in the Resource Centre. All parents and carers are most welcome to come along. This is a great way to meet school staff and other parents. Our next meeting is Tuesday 21 June. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive reminders about future meetings and copies of our minutes and agenda please email pandcsecretary@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au

Leisa Whybird
Communications Secretary
Parents and Citizens Association

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will update the school community via the following methods

• Students Notices
• Cav Rd Website
• Cav Rd SHS Facebook

Outstanding Stock Order Updates

1. FORMAL HATS – THEY ARE DUE MID-MAY.
2. All OHER Orders: - PLEASE COME AND COLLECT.

FADING CAV RD WHITE SOCKS (Sports or Girls): If you have any - Please return by Friday 27th May to the Uniform Shop for an exchange.

You can email your details in for quicker service. Email your son/daughter size details to uniformshop@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au Please also include your credit or debit card number and name as well as the expiry date for payment. You can also pay over the phone. (Please refrain from ringing during Shop opening hours - this is our busy period and we are unable to answer phone calls.)

Second Hand Items

A daily stream of good quality 2nd hand items are coming into the Shop for sale. If you are looking for 2nd hand items, please come in and check them out. Also if you have any good 2nd hand items for sale – don't hesitate to bring them in. We operate on 70% to Seller and the P&C keeps 30% of the sale. Please refer to the school website for details on selling your 2nd hand items.

Help Needed

If you can spare 1 hour or 2 on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday to help out in the Uniform Shop - I would love to hear from you. To register your help please contact uniformshop@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au

Lastly, to the volunteers that helped out – Teresa and Melinda - without you we cannot do it. A million thanks to you.

Madonna Adcock
Uniform Shop Convenor
Direct Shop Line - (07) 3394 0724

Justices of the Peace (Qual) serving our community

A Justice of the Peace (JP) provides support to the community by witnessing documents that need a qualified witness. You may need a JP to witness your signature on a document or confirm a true and correct copy of a document.

We have four qualified Justices of the Peace available at Cavendish Road State High: - Corrine McMillan, Kate Niland, Maria Masselos or Gloria Eisentrager. These staff are very happy to assist you.

Australian Bureau of Statistics seeking 2016 Census Field Officers

Holland Park State School Fete

St Joachim's Outback Fair

For Sale Smart Wallet and USB Aldrin 8GB with school logo

Smart Wallet with school logo

Durable silicone wallet with 3M adhesive stick to the back of your phone. Great for holding cards, tickets, ID, cash and more. Sand texture finish on the inside prevents cards from slipping out of the wallet. Now this is smart! Only $3 – saves bringing a purse or wallet to school. Available for purchase from the Finance Window.

USB Aldrin 8GB with school logo

Hard plastic in a silver colour. Only $10 available for purchase from the Finance Window.