25 November 2016

Newsletter Articles

THE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Parents and Carers,

Awards Evening

Congratulations to the large team of staff and students responsible for Awards Evening. This is a huge job, involving the bringing together of many people. Well done to all involved. I include an excerpt from my speech presented at Awards Evening below.

“I feel privileged and honoured to lead this outstanding school. Cavendish Road State High continues to be a leader of education in Queensland, a leader of academic and pedagogical excellence.

Parents, tonight you should be feeling very proud as your sons and daughters sit before us.

Energy, belief and optimism abound in our School community. You will sense the tangible pride and affection our students and staff have for their school – you will witness first-hand the exuberance and exhilaration that occurs when Commitment, Courtesy, Challenge, Cooperation and Consideration come together. No school is a busier or more exciting place to be than Cav Road.

Our priorities are clear – our priorities are resolute. Above all else we aspire to develop young people who are principled and compassionate, striving to maintain a firm grasp on every aspect of their humanity as they face an unknown, but exciting future.

Our students are maturing into fine young citizens of tomorrow: they are thoughtful, humble, critical, receptive, resilient, courageous and at times still. They are eager to learn. I know I speak on behalf of all staff when I say it has been an absolute pleasure to be working with such wonderful young people in 2016. As we reflect on the past year, I know our teachers, parents and students are proud of all that we have achieved together.

This year we welcomed 306 Year 7 students and their families into our school for the very first time, I believe these students and new staff have further defined and affirmed our school culture.”

During 2016, many students are deserving of our recognition:

• Our Year 12 Exit Outcomes will be some of the best in the State.
• Our Year 7 and 9 students’ remarkable NAPLAN results. We will acknowledge these high achieving students later tonight.

In The ARTS our achievements included –

• Our Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and String Ensemble, all won gold at the Fanfare Competition.
• Katelyn and Isaac have secured a place in the Young Con's Symphonic Band and Isaac in the Queensland Youth Orchestra.
• The very first ‘Arts on the Green’ event was a wonderful celebration of both ‘The Arts and Food at Cav Rd.’
• Cav’s contribution to Creative Generation – State Schools on Stage Gala Performance.

In Science:

• The outstanding improvement in Year 9 results supported by our flipped classrooms and problem based learning pedagogical approaches.
• The resounding success of the Academic Excellence Program incorporating Science, Humanities and Mathematics in Years 7 and 8.
• The introduction of the first STEM Prefects in Queensland, and Year 11 University of Queensland Science Ambassadors.

In English:

• The successful implementation of the trial External Examination in English. Our staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that they and their students are ready for full implementation in 2019.
• Nearly 50% of all Year 7 students achieved in the Upper Two Bands in Reading, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy.
• Our Year 9 students’ achievements in Reading, Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy.

We continue to be the leaders of Philosophy in Queensland as the first secondary school to implement Philosophy in Year 7, working with our feeder schools - Holland Park State School, Buranda State School, Seville Road State School and The University of Queensland;

• We have provided training to over 150 teachers across 12 different Queensland schools.
• The establishment of the Academic Excellence Program has enhanced opportunities for our gifted students and aligned our Academic Academies.
• The creation of the Academy of Ideas subject in Year 9 will further engage our students and nurture academic excellence.

In Humanities:

• This year students conducted an archaeological dig at Toowong cemetery and in conjunction with Science, visited UQ to participate in a forensics subject.
• Academic Excellence Program students in Year 8 were involved in the first ever iSTEM unit that enables students to work collaboratively in groups to create solutions to a current problem and contest a one thousand dollar prize.
• The creation of project based learning units in Year 7 reduces the number of assessment items for students and has resulted in improved student results in both History and English.

In Mathematics:

• Twelve students completed a first year University Mathematics course; seven of these students achieved a Distinction or High Distinction.
• We were State finalists in the Year 7/8 Queensland Mathematics Quiz.
• Winners in the Senior Division of the Regional Mathematics Teams Challenge.

In Languages other than English:

• The upcoming study tour to Japan will afford students the opportunity to practise their language skills, deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and is reflective of the long term relationship with our sister school.

Our Special Education Department ensures that we are truly inclusive of all students, increasing student participation in mainstream classes with appropriate support. Acceptance of difference, diversity and inclusivity is after all, the platform of public education and a symbol of a great state education system and a progressive society.

All Year 12 students engaged in a post Year 12 interview with our Guidance Officers to ensure every student has a pathway for 2017. Our new, Year 7 to 12 Career Education Programs are now available online via Ed Studio, accessible by all students. 122 students have successfully completed a work placement. 27 students secured School Based Traineeships or Apprenticeships. 363 VET qualifications will be issued to students including 76 Certificate III Qualifications and every Year 12 students will achieve a Queensland Certificate of Education. These results are outstanding and reflect the range of opportunities available to our students and challenge the traditional modes of education we once knew.

And in our midst are District, Regional and State sporting representatives and members of teams that have been victorious.

In 2016, Cav Road continued to demonstrate our strong sporting culture and the success of our Academy Programs in Netball, Touch and Football.

The highlights of 2016 are many, but to list a few:

• We have the most elite touch football academy in the State with the under 15 Boys’ team winning the National Championship and the Queensland All Schools Competition.
• 58 students represented Metropolitan East Region and 12 students represented Queensland.
• 7 Interschool sports teams were Metropolitan Champions.
• A new partnership with Griffith University in Health and Exercise Science has enabled 11 students to study a University subject through Senior Physical Education and Senior Health. This guarantees student entry to a range of Health courses at Griffith University.
• Our Football girls competed in the National Finals of the prestigious Bill Turner Cup.

The achievements of these students are indicative of our focus on academic and sporting excellence.

Attendance Update

Top 10 Peer Support Classes at 11 November 2016

Attendance Rates at 11 November 2016

Indigenous Awards Evening

It was wonderful to share an evening of celebration with our Indigenous families and community last week. Congratulations to all students on their fantastic achievements in Attendance, NAPLAN and Year 12 Outcomes.

Farewell Year 12 Students

Special thanks to the Senior Schooling team for their strong focus and commitment to getting every student a QCE and the best possible OP. Our Year 12 students celebrated their Formal on Wednesday evening and their Graduation Ceremony on Friday morning. Thank you to the Student Leaders, Captains and Student Council – your leadership is powerful and absolutely essential in ensuring a successful school. My special thanks to Rodney, Ruby, Ben, Prosper and Jessica as together we have led our school.

Uniform Expectations for 2017

Please be aware of the following uniform expectations for 2017:

• Cav Road socks compulsory for all girls worn with the formal uniform.
• The choice of 3 hats for all students, the formal hat is compulsory for Year 7 and 8 students. All students (Years 7 to 12) must have a sports cap or bucket hat.
• The school bag is being introduced in 2016 and is compulsory for Year 7 and 8 students.
• The option for senior boys to wear a short sleeved white shirt during summer (Terms 1 and 4 only) or long sleeved white shirt (with sleeves rolled down).
• The hem of girls’ skirts need to be on the knee or below the knee – not above.
• Hair is to be neat and tidy, long hair is to be tied back; and
• Young men need to be clean shaven.

Start Dates for 2017

Please be aware that the student free days for 2017 include 18-20th January 2017. Years 7, 11 and 12 students will start school on Monday 23rd January and all students (Years 7 to12) will return on Tuesday 24th January 2017.

My sincere congratulations to the many students whose efforts have shaped Cav Road High into this the school community has grown to expect. Each day, I feel blessed to work with such exceptional students, highly professional staff and parents who believe in our school and in our young people. I look forward to leading this community in 2017.

Merry Christmas and my best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.

Corrine McMillan
Principal

Cavendish Road State High donates 20,660 cans to Foodbank

To the generous staff and students of Cav Rd, we did it! The final count for our Canned Food Drive was over 20 600 CANS! We are officially the biggest donors donators in Australia! Thanks to everyone who assisted by donating, supporting their students to donate and reminding their students about the importance of this charity! I was overwhelmed by stories of teachers who matched their class totals can for can, like by the famous Johnston A who for the fourth time have gained a spot in the 1000’s clubs and all those classes that set a goal, worked together and achieved it as a team.

I had the opportunity to meet Ken from Foodbank to present our collection to him. When he entered our common room, he was overwhelmed by the generosity that our school community has shown. We really can be thankful that we work with such a thoughtful and community minded bunch of kids. A big thanks to Micheal Kalpakadis, Amanda Pacek, Nicole Coutts, Liz Van Genderen and Paula Possum Pitt who worked tirelessly on Friday morning last week to pack up the cans to allow space for teachers to not only enjoy the view of the cans but also their morning tea. Well done to the Green Machine for another champion effort!

Rebecca Gardiner
Head of Department Student Wellbeing

Year 12 Formal 2016

An excellent night was had by all at the Year 12 Formal this year! The event was held at The Landing at Dockside under twinkling fairy lights, with a delicious three course meal and a lot of dancing. All of the young men and women looked their best and the teachers were all very impressed with the students’ behaviour. It was definitely an event to be remembered! On that note, the information for purchase of photographs by our Prestige Photographers is below.

Marie Chappell
Formal Coordinator

Year 12 Farewell

To the class of 2016, all can I say, is a huge congratulations! It is so exciting that you have all made it to the end! Your graduation marks the culmination of all the hard work you have put in throughout your life as a student. Enjoy it, savour it and bask in the delight of achieving your goals. You have made us proud and we hope that you continue to do so as you start the new chapter in your lives. Never stop chasing your dreams, never stop learning, live life to the fullest and give it nothing but your best. Well done to every single one of you!

To the families of our graduating students, it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the unwavering support you have provided to help the Year 12’s achieve their QCE. It is this support which has played an integral role in shaping their success so far, and it will help them to succeed in the future as well. Hats off to you all!

Nicole Coutts
Year 12 Coordinator

Indigenous Awards Night

The Indigenous Awards Night was held on 26th October. It is a wonderful way to end such a successful year for Cav Road’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This year, we were privileged to have an important guest join us, Mr Selwyn Button, the Assistant Director-General for Indigenous Education.

Students received awards in the categories of Academic, Sport, Attendance, Encouragement, Leadership and Community. The evening was a fantastic opportunity for students to celebrate with their families, staff and community members, and to formally recognise their success and achievements of 2016.

The night was a huge success, and we would especially like to acknowledge and thank our guest speakers, Jharal Yow Yeh from the Brisbane Broncos and former student, Roshene Cowburn. A special thank you also, to the Cav Road Indigenous dance group for performing the traditional Aboriginal welcome dance, and our Masters of Ceremony for the evening, Isaak Spletter and Sharaya Summers. Congratulations to all students who received awards on the evening!

Kym Ford
Indigenous Liaison Officer

Year 10 Geography Moreton Island Camp

In Week 5, I had the pleasure of taking my Year 10 Geography class to Moreton Island for a two day camp. The students are studying coastal erosion occurring on the island and researching management strategies to lessen the impact of erosion in the future. It was great to be able to take the students out of the classroom and apply their knowledge to a real-world problem. Plus it didn’t hurt that we got to spend two school days on a beautiful island. We all had a superb time!

Marie Chappell
English and Humanities Teacher

Year 8 Cell Models

Our Year 8 students have had the opportunity to bring together their artistic flair and their scientific skills as they produced cell models this term. The assignment asks them to relate the structure of two human cells of their choosing to the function that they perform. The models needed to represent the important features of those cells, and could be created from any materials the students were inspired to use. There were some outstanding artworks submitted with students choosing materials cleverly to best reflect the structures they were representing.

Michael Denner
Head of Department Science

Japanese News

The excitement is building. Years of Japanese study will pay off as fifteen students of Japanese embark on the 2016 Cavendish Road SHS Study Tour to Japan on November 27. Accompanied by Mrs Karfs and Ms Nicholls the students will visit the tourist highlights of Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. They will put their Japanese skills to the test and enhance their knowledge of Japanese daily life and culture during their homestay with students of our Japanese sister school, Omiya Koryo Senior High School.

The homestay is always the highlight of the study tour with students of the two schools establishing life-long friendships and strengthening the relationship between the two schools. The Omiya Koryo – Cavendish Road SHS sister school relationship is over 30 years old. It was the first sister school venture developed to celebrate the sister state relationship between Queensland and Saitama Prefecture and as such documents relating to the development of the sister school agreement are held by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

The Cavendish Road SHS Japan Study Tour relies on the reciprocal study tour arrangement with our sister school Omiya Koryo SHS in order to offer Cavendish Road SHS students free of charge homestay and long term exchange opportunities in Japan. As such we are unable to offer payment to homestay families. We will host Omiya Koryo SHS students again in 2017 and strongly urge all Cav Road families, particularly those with students who may wish to participate in future Japan Study Tours, to support this important sister-school relationship.

Joy Balfour
Japanese Coordinator

Year 12 Success Stories

Congratulations Ana, we at Cavendish Road are very proud of you. This year Ana successfully completed a Traineeship/Cert 11 in Business while completing her senior year of school. Service Skills Academy has awarded Ana a “Be the Best Version of You” Scholarship which commences her on an exciting career pathway in the Business area. Well Done Ana!

When I read the following emails that I received I immediately got goose bumps. Our students work so hard to achieve their best. We are very excited for your journey Ella.

Friday 12.16 pm

Ella: “Just wanted to let you know that about 10 minutes ago I got an offer for Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) at QUT and am now enrolled! So so so glad and excited.

Thanks for the best five years of my life…..”

Friday 4.55 pm

Ella “Just got a call from QUT letting me know that I have been awarded the Vice Chancellor Elite Scholarship (for Visual and Performing Arts) for $30 000! Thought you'd like to know…..”

Look out here’s our next Archibald Prize winner!

Vicki Schafer
Visual Art Teacher/VET Coordinator

Cav Rd donates to Lady Cilento Hospital

During term 3, Cav Road ran a charity drive to collect items for sick children at Lady Cilento hospital. Over 4 weeks, students and staff donated new books, DVDs, toys, clothing, crafts, and games to be given to Lady Cilento Children’s hospital in Brisbane. These items will be for sick kids to help distract and entertain them during what must be, for many, a very difficult and upsetting time.

Principal Corrine McMillan, Literacy co-ordinator Rachael Cuthbert and School Captains Rodney, Ben, Prosper, Jess and Ruby delivered these items in week 4, of term 4 to the Children’s Foundation Charity, which is located at the hospital. The staff were very impressed and extremely appreciative that the school had collected 8 large boxes of items that could now be delivered to the children staying in the wards.

For the first time that the drive has been run, which will hopefully become an annual event, it was a rousing success! The donations brought huge smiles to not only the staff and patients at the hospital, but to all of us who donated and delivered the items.

Thank you for your continual support in all our philanthropic efforts, Cav students, parents and staff!

Rachael Cuthbert
Literacy Coordinator/English

Write4Fun Schools Writing competition

In Term 3, a large number of students participated in the Write4Fun Schools Writing competition. Write4fun encourages young student writers and artists with fantastic competitions, instilling a love and passion for writing.

In the most recent competition, Write4Fun announced that Cavendish Road State High School had more than ten students successfully progress past the initial judging in the 2016 Schools Writing Competition. This year, the competition was held throughout primary and secondary schools within Australia and received over 10,000 entries! Cav Rd has been recognised for outstanding writing as less than ten percent of schools showed this level of achievement.

Even though we did not receive first or second prize, this is an amazing feat that our students should be proud of. It is through their hard work, dedication and creativity that Cavendish Road has been recognised for outstanding creative writing. Well done, Cav Rd!

Jessica Roberts
English Teacher

Guidance Officer News

2017 School Leaver Strategy

What’s next for school leavers? Vocational education and training could be the smart next step. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is the right choice for many school leavers. VET qualifications can provide students with a pathway to employment or a stepping stone to university. The Queensland Government subsidises more than 300 qualifications, allowing eligible school leavers to gain a qualification at little or no cost. All school leavers, from Year 10 to Year 12, can register to receive more information about vocational and training opportunities in 2017.

By texting YES to 0476 850 648, school leavers can start receiving text prompts in 2017. The texts will connect them with information about training opportunities. Young people can choose how much or how little information they receive and they have the option to opt out at any time. Please encourage your school leaver to register with this service.

The Department of Education and Training (DET) is collecting the young person’s mobile number for the purposes of providing them with regular updates on training opportunities during 2017. The mobile phone number will be accessed by authorised employees or contractors of DET. The young person’s mobile number will not be given to any other person or agency unless they have given us permission or we are authorised or required by law. If you have concerns about how the mobile has been used please contact 1800 210 210 (this is a free call). Opt out details will be provided on every text sent by DET. This information service will automatically end on 1 December 2017.

Standard charges apply.

Kate Niland & Paul Ross
Guidance Officers

Vocational and Educational Training News

Holiday Jobs

Now is the time to apply for holiday jobs. According to an article in the ‘Careers’ section of the Courier Mail, the ‘Super Retail Group’ which includes BCF, Rebel, Rays, Supercheap Auto, Goldcross Cycles and Amart Sports, have 900 Christmas jobs on offer throughout Australia.

Myer has also started to recruit. The article added that retail employers are looking for employees who are passionate about customer service and retail. They also need to be available during busy times, such as weekends and some late nights. It was noted that many permanent jobs started with casual holiday employment. If you want a holiday retail job, do a search for ‘casual retail jobs’ on job search sites such as ‘Seek’, Spot Jobs.com, Adzuna, Careerone and Job Active.

Apprenticeships and Cadetships with NOJA Power

NOJA Power is a Qld company that produces medium-voltage outdoor switchgear. It has advertised the following positions of interest to Year 12 students.

• Systems Electrician Apprenticeship – Applications are invited from Year 12 school leavers. Applications close on 18 November, 2016.
• Engineering Cadetship – The cadetship will support the successful applicant while they study a B Engineering degree at the University of their choice. They will be free to attend lectures and benefit from practical work experience when not at University, while also earning an Engineering cadet wage. Once the degree is completed, they will have a full-time position as a professional Engineer with NOJA Power. Applications for this position close on 25 November, 2016

Visit the NOJA Power website for details about these positions and the application process.

Year 12 School leavers

Cabinet Making Apprenticeship for 2017 is open for application. A Local business based at Lytton would like to employ an enthusiastic, willing student looking for a career with cabinet making. If you are interested in this, please call the school and ask for Mrs Vicki Schafer, or see us in room B10 on how to apply for this apprenticeship.

Also, please refer to more Training Opportunities below.

Vicki Schafer
Vocational and Educational Training Coordinator

Drama News

What an amazing year Drama students have had in 2016. We have had many opportunities to participate in live theatre experiences, in-class workshops, and primary school collaborations. The students have demonstrated outstanding skills across all three dimensions within this subject and I am very happy to see them achieving such success. Good luck to our graduating Senior Drama students. I wish you a very relaxing holiday [you need the rest] and all the best with your 2017 endeavours.

Drama Night – Checkmate by Year 12 Drama Students

Congratulations students! This was a polished, entertaining production, showcasing the students’ ensemble skills. From conceptualising the CHECKMATE concept, to creating the stage and writing the scripts. A truly unique production you can all be proud of. Thank you to friends and family who attended the evening to support the senior students in their final Drama production. Well done year 12! Thank you to the stage crew, staff and student helpers on the evening.

Primary School Christmas Collaboration –Year 10 Drama Students

In Semester 2, Year 10 Drama students were given a challenge 5 weeks ago. Not a small challenge, but an enormous challenge. That challenge was to create a Christmas concert working with 130 Holland Park Year 5 students. What a great collaborative opportunity for our young leaders within the performing arts department. I would like to congratulate every student for their commitment and mature approach to achieving our goals. These goals were to engage, encourage and develop dramatic knowledge whilst working as a small group to tell a larger story.

Every student in Year 5 was on stage sharing the journey of Junior Clause and Mrs Clause to bring Santa into the 21st Century with “What Kids Want”. Year 10 students have created 11 scenes covering a “Visit to the Apple Store”, “Eating Vegemite”, “Beach time fun” and “Just Dance and FIFA” Wii playoffs. This is a diverse and funny production created by the Year 5 students, written by the Year 10 students and performed in front of the school body, plus family and friends. I would like to congratulate the staff and students at Holland Park State School for their continued enthusiasm for this program. The number of students participating grows every year, and we love it! Also, to the Year 10 students, well done! You have developed many skills working independently with a group of Year 5 students and have demonstrated leadership, maturity and excellent time management under pressure. I could not be prouder! The production was on Wednesday 23rd November.

Junior Prefects Performing Arts 2017

CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior Prefects for next year Alanah Berglund and Benjamin Sharp. I look forward to working with you both on all the big events such as; ARTS ON THE GREEN and POPSTARS the school musical.

Bring on 2017!

Senior Prefects Performing Arts 2017

CONGRATULATIONS to Aleah Mansfield and Samantha Kennedy. I am looking forward to working with both ladies during a very busy Performing Arts year.

Both ladies will have their say next year in each Newsletter. Performing Arts from student’s perspective.

Toni Ryan
Drama Coordinator

The Musical – Popstars the Musical is coming to Cav Rd 2017

This is going to be exciting, very busy and very rewarding for students and staff involved. Auditions will be posted in the morning notices and a production schedule will be sent home early next year. There will be some Sunday rehearsals so a musical date claimer will be available on the schools website early next year. Parents the sound track is from the 90’s and full of memorable classics. We will be dancing and singing in the aisles. The performance will be in May and the dates are; Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th and Friday 26th. We will have one matinee production for invited local guests on Tuesday 23rd May. We look forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Popstars! It’s a 90's musical, written by Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo, with music arrangements by Isaac Hayward. It's a boy band versus a girl band in a hilarious brand new style packed with pop smash hits by THE SPICE GIRLS, BACKSTREET BOYS, N*SYNC, BRITNEY SPEARS, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARIAH CAREY, MC HAMMER and many more.

The play is set in a school in the 1990's where Mark is head over heels in love with his girlfriend, Queen Bee, Shannon Van de Witt. When Shannon learns that pop-band impresario Simon Austin is the surprise judge at the State Talent Show she dumps him for her chance at showbiz stardom. Mark rapidly goes from High School hero to High School zero. His garage band buddies rally around him and soon a plan for revenge is hatched to change their grunge band to a boy-band and snatch the Talent Show title from Shannon’s Candy Girls. There’s just one small problem... the boys can’t dance. Mark enlists the help of the ultra-talented, new girl, Ella to help with their boy band make over and sparks soon fly. Can Mark get the girl, get the Grand Prize and get even with the scheming Shannon closing in? It’s anyone’s guess as the countdown to the Grand Finale begins. It’s sure to be one to remember.

Student Achievement

Simone, Mitchell, and Sean

Congratulations are extended to three Cav Road students who have sacrificed many a weekend to train in the hope of being selected to be a ball boy and girl at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament in January next year. All three students have had rigorous training, attended practice tournaments to be in the selection process for this amazing opportunity.

Well done to our three budding tennis champions who will be outstanding in January when they take to the courts with the best players in world. Well done! What a wonderful opportunity!

2016 Football Academy Celebration

This year’s Football Academy celebration night was held at the Colmslie Hotel with 172 guest attending, dressed to impress and ready to join in celebrating the achievements of our individual students, and teams successes. We were joined by special guests David Large, the Technical Director of Brisbane Strikers FC, Graham Ross, former professional Goal Keeper and Red Lion Football representative, Katrina Gorry, former Cavendish Road SHS Football Academy Student, Matilda’s player (Australia Womens Football side) and star W League player for the Brisbane Roar FC.

It was also fantastic to have our very own Melissa Andreatta (Ms A) come and support us. Ms Andreatta was just recently appointed as the Brisbane Roar FC W League head coach. We in the Football Academy are so very proud and elated that she has moved into the professional realms realm of coaching.

Now, to our winners of our major awards:-

Award 1: Football Academy Positive Culture - Matthew Melville.
Award 2: Year 7 Girls “Rising Star” - Abbi Taylor.
Award 3: Year 7 Boy “Rising Star” - Joshua Moreland.
Award 4: Junior Girls “Player of the Year” - Anna Margraf.
Award 5: Junior Boys “Player of the Year” - Daouda Dolley.
Award 6: Boys “Goal Keeper of the Year” - Bertie Cate.
Award 7: Girls “Goal Keeper of the Year” - Caitlin Mandrusiak.
Award 8: Team of the Year - Girls Bill Turner Trophy State Champions, 3rd in the Nation.
Award 9: Achievement of the Year - Dane Ingham, Daniel Leck.
Award 10: Senior Girls “Player of the Year” - Molly Strong.
Award 11: Senior Boys “Player of the Year” - Caleb Ackland.

Joel Smith
Football Academy Director / Health & Physical Education Teacher

In Touch

2016 has been a big and successful year. This final article of the year will reflect on the year that was at the Touch Football Celebration evening and say farewell to the seniors. A big thanks to our special guests for attending the evening, Ms Corrine McMillan, Mr Paul Cox, Mr Phil Gyemore, Mr Paul Batchelor, Mr Anthony Caruso, Mr Lachlan Walker and Ms Angela Barr. Mr Loth and I are extremely proud of all the students that make up the Touch Academy. We love what we do and it is because of you all.

South District Winners

Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and Open Boys
Year 7, 9, 10 and Open Girls

Metro Champions

Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and Open Boys
Year 8, 9 and Open Girls

Metropolitan East Representative

Girls - Kobe Nona, Erin Lee, Melanie Williams, Sarafina Vosqua, Billie Manns and Renae Nona

Boys – James Price, Jayden Fielding Smith, Issak Spletter, Connor McLeod, Jordan Andrews, Eliot Vincent, Rafe Priestley, Kedan Chan-Tung and Kapu.

Queensland Representatives

Kobe Nona, James Price, Jayden Fielding-Smith and Kapu Broughton Winterburn.

Australian Representatives

How exciting it is to see 3 Australian Representatives coming from Cavendish Road SHS. Congratulations to Kobe Nona, James Price, Jayden Fielding-Smith. WE wish you all the best for January 2017 when they go to Auckland New Zealand to take on the best of the rest that the world has to offer.

Harvey Noman Schools Cup

Congratulations to both the boys and girls 15 teams and all those that competed in the first ever National All Schools. The boys took out the competition by defeating Narara SHS (NSW) 6 tries to 3 with Kapu Broughton-WInterburn taking out player of the series. The boys also won medals, received a T shirt and a $3500 cheque. With this voucher to Harvey Norman we will be purchasing 2 IPads and a drone to help students better understand game and positional play. A fine effort! Congratulations to Georgia Manns and Isaiah Vincent-Cook on receiving the player’s player award voted ono by your peers.

Queensland All Schools

6 teams competed and one came home strong to take the title. Congrats to the 15 boys who won the 15 years division. They kept their composure throughout the competition and remained undefeated. The Open boys made semi-finals, Open Girls – Quarters, 13 years boys and 13 and 15 year girls – top 16. Player of the series were 13 Girls- Tyler Beazley, 13 Boys – JT Tapau, 15 Girls – Renae Nona, 15 Boys – Robbie Williams, Open Girls – Jess Gee and Open Boys Jacob Alick. Congrats on this fine effort it is really something special to receive one of these awards.

Coaches Awards

This category of awards celebrates and recognises students that work hard all year to improve and better themselves. These individuals have the improved because of their positive attitude and work ethic in all classes, all of the time. It has been a pleasure to watch these individual grow and we look forward to seeing them reach their true potential in the next few years. Congratulations to Olivia Burnett – year 7 and 8 girls, Rafe Priestley – year 7 and 8 boys, Brodie Williams – year 9 and 10 girls, Ayden Davis – year 9 and 10 boys, Jess Gee – Open Girls and Sam Panapa – Open boys.

Best New Talent

The best new talent award recognises the future stars of the Cavendish Road SHS Touch Football program in grade 7. To be eligible for this award players must have displayed an ability to continue to progress in their training whilst competing in all school competitions. These players also have an abundance of personality, a strong work ethic, and are fiercely competitive. Congratulations to our best new talent award recipients Billie and Cayle.

2016 Touch Players of the Year

This award is given to athletes that that strive for distinction by relentlessly seeking to improve and achieve perfection. They accepts no obstacles in pursuit of the possibilities in Touch Football by demonstrating dedication through unwavering commitment, making sacrifices to play while meeting the expectations of fellow athletes. Congratulations to Renae Nona – 15 year girls, Kapu Brughton-Winterburn – 15 year boys, Senior Girl – Kobe Nona and Senior Boy – James Price.

Thank you to all students that play a big part in the touch academy. I love coming to work each day because you are all so dedicated and wonderful! Have a great holiday and we look forward to 2017 being another fabulous year.

Cathy Farrelly
Director - Touch Football Academy

Sport at Cav

Student Success – Kaitlyn Torpey

Current Year 11 student, Kaitlin Torpey, achieved her long time goal by signing a professional contract with the Women’s Brisbane Roar FC side. Kaitlyn joined the Cavendish Road SHS Football Academy in 2013 for Year 8 and started with the Brisbane Youth Roar side in 2014. She represented Cavendish Road in the Bill Turner Cup side as finalists in 2013 and 2015. Kaitlyn competed in the NTC Championships in Canberra for 2014, 2015 and 2016 and was named in the All-Stars team. Earlier in 2016 Kaitlyn was named in the Under 20’s Young Matilda’s Squad. At just 16 years of age, Kaitlyn is living the dream, as she suits up with the Brisbane Roar in the W-League. We congratulate Kaitlyn on this tremendous achievement and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

For more information on the Women’s Brisbane Roar and their W-League campaign go to -

Student Success – Neil Janse Van Rensberg

Best of luck to Neil Janse Van Rensberg who will head off to Canberra to compete in the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships. This event, spans for three days, from 2-4 December which will provide an outstanding opportunity for budding athletes like Neil to achieve new personal bests against other talented peers from around the nation. Performances achieved will set the tone for the 2017 Australian Athletics Championships to be held in Sydney (NSW) in March 2017. Neil has been very successful this year with Javelin, after being named in the Australian Under 17 Development Squad for Athletics Australia in May earlier this year. Go get them Neil!

Commonwealth Games 2018

Gold Coast’s count down to the 2018 Commonwealth Games is fast approaching. Many sports will have their final qualifications for these games between March and April in 2017, 12 months from the start of the games, with the games being held 4-15 April, 2018.

For more information go to the link below.

Summer Safety Tips

Get outdoors this summer but stay sun safe. The Australian Cancer Council suggests - Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. Check out this video for more sun safe tip this summer.

Interschool Sport

Trials will begin for all Summer Interschool sport in Week 1, Term 1 of 2017. Round 1 of the South District Interschool sport competition will commence in Week 4 of Term 1, 2017. Sports available may include the following;

Our involvement in all of these sports depends on student numbers from both our school and others schools in the district. Some sports may allow two teams in the competition. All sports may incur a fee to cover the costs for buses and venue hire. Should your child not be successful in making an interschool sporting team, there will be recreational sports available for nomination. Sport is compulsory for all students at Cav Road, with students from Years 7-12 participating in Recreational sport or successful selection in an Interschool sport team. More specific details will become available at the beginning of the 2017 school year.

Representative Sport

Cavendish Road State High School is a member of South District Secondary sport for our 13 to 18 year old students. For those students in Year 7 that are turning 12 years, we are also involved with Mount Gravatt Primary Schools District sport. All students at Cavendish Road compete throughout South District for interschool sport. For all representative sport, we are a member of Metropolitan East School Sport. This consists of many districts and levels within those districts. This means some students may attend district trials for Mount Gravatt District with others attending South District trials, depending on their age. All representative trials will be advertised at school throughout various communication platforms, such as student notices, sports noticeboard and email. District trials occur from February through until October for some sports. Students are to collect additional paperwork for specific trials from the sports coordinator.

Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Cavendish Road State High School’s interhouse swimming carnival will be held on Friday 27 January, in Week 1 of Term 1, in 2017. All students and teachers will travel to the Sleeman Sports Complex at Chandler for the whole day. This is an indoor facility that has the capacity to hold our entire school with minimal disruption from the Queensland sun. It is sure to be wonderful event for the start of our school year. More details will be made available early next year.

Nikki Bairstow
Interschool Sports Coordinator

Cyber Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Bullying used to be something you could see or hear: face-to-face physical and verbal behaviour in the playground, in the classroom and on the way to and from school. Now, online technology and constant connectivity means children can be bullied through often anonymous contact or actions, anytime, anywhere, and often out of sight of adult eyes.

Cyberbullying most commonly occurs through:

• comments posted in an open online environment, for example on social media sites, and
• direct text, email or instant messages online or on a mobile phone.

At Cavendish Road State High School, we equip our students with many skills to ensure that they make positive choices regarding their online behaviours.

In 2016 our students have participated in

• 10 lessons regarding cyber safety and respectful relationships
• INESS internet safety presentation by former police detective, Brett Lee
• Peer power point presentations regarding digital footprints and respectful behaviours

Friends and family can play an important in role in helping reduce the spread and impact of cyberbullying because cyberbullies may back down when they see that their target has support. Here are some simple steps you can encourage your child to take if they see or know that a friend is being cyberbullied.

• Don’t forward messages or pictures. Though they may not have started it, they will become a part of the cyberbullying cycle.
• Stand up and speak out against cyberbullying. Encourage the child to tell the bully that their comments or actions are hurtful and that they should stop.
• Support your child’s friend by reporting the cyberbullying. Most websites have online help centres and reporting facilities, and online abuse is in violation of the Terms of Use of most social networking sites.

If you are looking for more information regarding Cyber Safety, please access these useful sites:-

Information Sheet accessed via the link below.

Rebecca Gardiner
Head of Department – Student Wellbeing

Finance News

Student Resource Scheme for 2017

Thank you to all those parents/carers who have paid their 2017 Student Resource Scheme Fees. Your $30.00 credit will be issued early in 2017 and will be available on your students account for your family’s use in 2017. To be eligible for this credit, please make payment of the 2017 SRS Flat fee before 30 November, 2016.

All forms for 2017 have been emailed or mailed to parents/carers for 2017. If you have not received your information pack, you will find copies on the Cavendish Road SHS website. Student Resource Scheme Forms, Laptop Program and Laptop Agreement forms, Uniform Shop, P & C information and Stationery Lists for Year 7-12 are available on this link. A Frequently Asked Questions document is also available on this link. All forms must be returned to school to acknowledge your acceptance into the Student Resource Scheme and Laptop Program. All forms are required to be returned before the 1st day of the school year.

Payments Due

1. Current Student Accounts to be finalized before end of school year. (Does not include 2017 SRS fee.)
2. School finance window closes for receipt of payments on Tuesday 6th December, 2016 at 1.30pm. No further payments will be accepted after this date.
3. Term 1 payment of SRS for 2017 is due on the 3rd February, 2017. (Please note that resources (including laptop and textbooks may not be available until Term 1 payment in full has been made.)

Outstanding Student Fees and Finalizing Student Accounts

All families will be issued with a current financial statement at the end of November, 2016. Any prepayments for the 2017 Student Resource fees will have been applied to your student account. Student fees that are still outstanding for 2016 or prior are required to be paid before the end of the 2016 school year.

Students who have outstanding Student Resource Fees from 2016 or previous years may not be able to collect resources at the beginning of the 2017 school year until student accounts are up to date. Students may also be excluded from the 2017 Student Resource Scheme if fees from previous years are outstanding. Parents/Carers will be responsible for the provision of all Textbooks and reference materials for their student/s in that instance. Students who have outstanding Subject Material Charges from previous year/s may be ineligible to select those subjects for 2017.

We do understand that sometimes payments can be difficult for some families and we offer individual payment plans. We also offer fortnightly deductions from your Centrelink payment via our arrangement with Centrepay. If you wish to access any of these options, please contact on finance@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au.

Resource Collection 2017

Year 10, 11 and 12 are required to collect Text Books before Term 1 Starts in 2017.

The Resource Centre will be open for collection of Textbooks from:-

• 8am – 2pm, Wednesday 18th January, 2017
• 8am – 2pm, Thursday 19th January, 2017
• 8am – 2pm, Friday, 20th January, 2017.

• Year 7 will collect Textbooks and Laptops during class time in the first and second week of Term 1 as long as Term 1 fees have been paid.
• Year 8 & 9 will collect Textbooks and Laptops outside of normal class time in the first and second week of Term 1 as long as Term 1 fees have been paid.

• All Student Resource Scheme and Laptop Agreement forms must be returned to school before students will be allowed to collect Textbooks or Laptops.
• Term 1 fee must be paid in full before collection of Textbooks or Laptops can occur.
• Digital Textbooks will not be available until all required forms are returned and Term1 payment has been made in full.

Finance Window 2017

The school finance office re-opens Monday 16th January, 2017. Finance office hours are 8.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday.

Payment Options – Bpoint and Direct Credit

Education Queensland’s preferred method of payment is BPoint. The link to the BPoint portal is on the bottom of all invoices. Education Queensland’s policy does not allow us to store credit card details for payment. Please note however, that we are able to take credit card details by phone for payment, but these details are not stored by the Finance Office.

Payments can be made directly to the school via direct deposit into our school bank account.

Automatic periodic bank transfers are welcome!

Account Name: Cavendish Road State High School

• BSB: 064-112
• Account Number: 00090109
• Use the student’s EQ ID No (found on timetable or ID card) and what the payment is for as the reference. E.g. 123456789Q SRS, E.g. 123456789Q Ski Trip
• If the student number is not included in the payment reference, and the student cannot be identified, then the CBA may charge a $25.00 search fee.

Communication Delays from the Finance Department

We would like to thank parents and caregivers for their enthusiastic response to the communications that have been emailed/posted out recently. We are responding as quickly as possible to these enquiries, but as there are a large number at this time of year we ask for patience. If you wish to leave a message, please email finance@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au.

Radmila Vlaski
Business Services Manager

Chaplain’s Highlights

Chappy’s Writing Competition

The Year 7 and 8 students were asked to write a paragraph about a time when someone made such an impact on them that they are very grateful. The winner of the competition was Madison Lowe, who received a voucher worth $25, donated by Mr Joe Kelley Kelly MP.

Spin Off Gym Bike Challenge

Although we had a small team of only 3 students, plus myself and Miss Gardiner, the ‘Cavendish Road Generals‘ were very successful, winning their section of the competition. Together Charlie Fewtrill, Grace Tweedie and Kiralee Worthington raised over $1000 for the Cav Rd Chaplaincy, an amazing effort! Charlie also received the prize for raising the highest amount for an individual high school student. He received an iPod mini touch, which he sold and donated the money back to chaplaincy. To reward his generous spirit, the Chaplaincy Committee was delighted to reward him with a Penny Skateboard. The students really loved the experience and are keen to do it again next year.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club continues to run each Friday. A huge thank you to the Hillsong Youth Services!

Also, a big 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

Uniform Shop Volunteers

Thank you to the volunteers who have assisted so far this year. Looking ahead to our busy back to school period we would love to hear from people in our community who would be happy to come along and lend a hand during this time. If you would be available to help please email Madonna uniformshop@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au..

Help even for part of one of the days would be welcomed. Tasks will involve restocking shelves, filling orders ready for families to collect and helping with sizing. We'd love to have you join our team of helpers to assist families with their uniform needs. Please refer to the attached Uniform Shop opening hours PDF.

Canteen Volunteers

Thank you to the parents, extended family and friends who have assisted our Canteen team during 2017. A big thank you to Sue Mahoney who has volunteered in the Canteen over the last ten years. You are a superstar!

Congratulations Cavendish Road Canteen

A huge congratulations to our Canteen team for winning the award for the Menu of the Year 2016 Secondary School at the recent QAST Gala Night. Well done to our Co-Convenors Heather and Roberta and the team. Thank you for providing delicious and nutritious food options for our hungry students.

P&C Meetings

P&C meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm in the Administration Block in B7. All parents and carers are most welcome to come along. This is a great way to find out what is happening at the school and to meet school staff and other parents. Our first meeting for 2017 is on Tuesday 21 February. Looking ahead to 2017 some members on the P&C Executive will not be renominating as their children are finishing at Cav Road. Being involved in the P&C is one way to show your child how much you value their education. If you would like to find out more about joining the P&C executive in 2017 please contact us via the email below. 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
Cav Road Parents and Citizens Association

The Roadhouse News

It’s the end of another great year at Cavendish Road. We’ve been extremely busy in the canteen producing our new Healthy Choices Menu, which we are happy to say was awarded “Menu of the Year” at the recent QAST Awards Evening. We’d like to say a big thank you to our hard working Canteen Staff who make it possible to produce such a diverse and healthy menu. We must also thank all of our Parent Volunteers who have given their precious time to come in and help us create our Magic Menu, making it possible to keep our prices affordable and our standards high.

It’s been great to see the acceptance from all of the students for our new Healthy Choices Menu. We love seeing their willingness to try our new Hot Food and Salad Range, and Daily specials. We realise there has been a lot of change and appreciate their involvement…letting us know which items they like and even offering up new ideas. We love the enthusiasm many of the teachers have shown towards the new Salad range.

We are looking forward to the challenges of 2017, and are keen to meet some new parents. If you can spare a few hours here and there or once a month, we’d love to hear from you. No handling of money is required, just friendly chatter and basic food prep. Also a great way to hear what’s going on at school.

Recipe of the Month - Superfood Salad

Cooked Brown Rice, Quinoa
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Red onion, Capsicum, and Baby Beetroot
Salt and pepper to season
Baby Spinach
Mix serve warm or chilled (Can be served with meat of your choice.)

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
Roberta, Heather and the friendly staff at the canteen

Free advice and support for Queensland parents

Not every parent may need support, but it is ok to ask for help. Since the Triple P Parenting program started last year, more than 20,000 Queensland families have received free parenting advice and a helping hand. The Triple P Parenting program provides tips on managing kids’ behaviour, balancing work and family and the best ways of raising happy, confident children.

Research shows that children raised in a calm, consistent and positive home environment are more likely to succeed at school, have better jobs, experience more positive relationships and enjoy better mental and physical health. Parents who do Triple P are also more likely to have lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress, so there are plenty of good reasons for parents to learn more about the benefits of positively parenting their children.

The range of support includes an online program, topic-specific seminars, parent discussion groups and one-on-one consultations as well as more intensive, small group-based and individual programs.

For more information about the Triple P programs or to find a session near you, visit the Triple P website. Immediate Triple P help is available by phoning Parent line on 1300 30 1300 (from 8 am to 10 pm) for the cost of a local call.

Lost Property at Student Services

Please note, there are a number of unnamed items of lost property located at ‘B’ block, in Student Services. If your child has lost something, please encourage them to check with student services. Also, where possible, please ensure your student’s name is clearly written on all items.

Student Exchange

Self Defence Class

Holland Park Christmas Market

Tutoring

Tutoring available for English, Maths A/B/C, Biology, Science 21, Art (Years 7-12)

Availability for face-to-face sessions:

Monday - 3:30pm onwards
Thursday - 3:30pm onwards
Saturday - before 12pm
Sunday - before 12pm

Also available to provide feedback on assignments online/over the phone outside of these hours.

If interested please contact Claire Withrington via:

Email: cwith1996@gmail.com or
Phone: 0424 446 396

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.