23 August 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

After several weeks away overseas during the winter vacation I find it useful to reflect on experiences had and sights seen which add to the quality of one’s life and provides a sense of gratitude for the society and country in which we live. At Cav the experiences had in this school provide young people with not only learning outcomes of a practical nature, but a global view and appreciation. I see this enacted at Cav where students get involved in community and philanthropic activities to help others on a local to global scale.

Term 3 is in full flight and is usually the busiest term of the year with culminating events in winter sports competitions, extracurricular and student activities, student academic competitions , career education planning leading to subject selections for years 10 into 11 next year and year 9 students making their first foray into the elective curriculum for 9 into 10. The information evenings held for students with their parents or carers are integral in imparting understanding of matching student abilities and aspirations to pathways and success in further study, qualifications and employability after school.

Year 12 students, should all be focussed on bettering their semester 1 results in their final pieces of assessment, taking advice in preparation for their QTAC selections for post-school destinations and making sure they meet their senior expectations. I have every confidence that this is the case while students are ably coached and assisted by the senior schooling team. All indications are that this group, the last in the OP Senior system, are on target for achieving their personal best.

The latest Grattan Institute Report may be of interest to parents and I provide the link/URL below. As Queensland secondary schools transition to the new Senior and ATAR system for tertiary entry, this research indicates trends and success stories where Uni may not be the best path for all in terms of future employment or earning capacity. The report indicates that boys who achieve a lower ATAR score for Uni entry are best served gaining vocational qualifications and they tend to achieve higher earning capacity than if they went to Uni and had a student debt to pay off. Not so for girls, who face workplace gender discrimination in the trades. With post-school success, having the best paid job or career as the aspiration we all have for our children, parents/carers and students need to consider the best path to success

Dedicated as I am to State schooling I may be accused of a bias in my views to education funding and the resources provided to schools. At Cav I am proud of the new facilities provided by the State Government since 2015, the “Investing For Success” enhancement funds to schools under the Gonski 2 agreements, and that parents are wonderful in meeting the costs of schooling needs of their child.

Of course it is parental right to pursue the type of education they wish for their children, but State schools provide for all and are non-discriminatory. Unlike non-Government schools. The only limits to Cav’s intake of students is simply down to capacity to meet demand from out of catchment for the quality education and opportunity we provide, with the facilities we have, and not with deep pockets that seem to be available to many non-government schools.

I was therefore quite incensed at an ABC report recently that showed that 4 non-government schools outspent the “bottom” 1800 schools in capital works expenditures. No doubt such are world class, and excessive. Do we really need a $30,0000,000 library? Subsidies from Government, ie public money, contribute to defraying the costs of such works. This may be OK for smaller schools. However, I fail to see that any school, even Cav, needs to build a library, sports centre or swimming complex costing $45,000,000 that any regional city would be proud to provide for community use. This is not a mis-print.

If value for money were measured by student outcomes, I would say this was a bad deal and more so about perceived ‘prestige’ and ‘one-up-manship’ in the “elite” schools ranks. That non-government schools have different accounting and accountability standards than State schools so it is difficult to understand the true picture of resourcing that may be used for ‘comparability’ or ‘equity’ in school funding.

At Cav we get on with excellent teaching and learning outcomes while some schools are clearly pre-occupied with such projects, and past student successes that literally go back generations. We are a proud State school with history and heritage. The report can be read at the link/URL below:

The great news is, many parents with social mobility such as our school having a better than “average” ICSEA (Index of comparative socio economic advantage), recognise that a great education isn’t a “commodity” and is a social right and not a privilege. It is this social attitude that is adopted in the most successful schooling systems. Pasi Sahlberg’s article is enlightening. See this link:

While on the subject of buildings, I am pleased that the official opening of our Alan Sampson Sports Centre, will take place on 11 September. Education Minister Grace Grace will open the facility and with guest of honour, past Principal, Alan Sampson.

Honouring past “Cavroadians” is a project undertaken this year and memorabilia from days past are sought to be included in our school’s infant ‘Museum’. I note that students of yesteryear have their own facebook pages and some have regular re-unions. Past “Cavroadians” are invited to link up with this initiative. Enquiries to Maureen Di Vaira at the school number.

Richard Usher BA LLB Dip Teach
Executive Principal

Associate Principal

Darren Beebe

The introduction of the External Assessment in General subjects is a significant feature of the new QCE system. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has published sample papers on its website at: https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects to give teachers and students a sense of what external assessment will be like. The sample papers are on the Assessment tab on each syllabus page. The school will use these sample resources in the teaching and learning program in Unit 4 to help our students prepare for next year. In the meantime, I encourage you to view the sample papers. An information sheet for parents and students is also available on the QCAA website.

Year 12 students commence their Term 3 block exams on Monday 9 September, Year 11 students complete Unit 2 exams commencing Friday 13 September with students in the other year levels completing assessments and exams towards the end of the term. With these exams just around the corner, below are some helpful tips to improve memory for exams.

Walking - Research has shown that about 20 minutes exercise before an exam can improve performance.

Speak Out Loud – By reading study notes out loud, rather than just reading them, it is surprising how much more you can remember. This is a very useful technique.

Teach it – One of the best ways to test if you really understand something is to try to teach it to someone else. Talk to mum or dad or sibling or friend and “teach” them about the topic. Explaining how something works or how to solve a problem helps you better understand it yourself.

Create Mind Maps – Mind Maps are a great way to connect ideas by creating a visual picture of the different connections, attributes or key information.

Draw Diagrams - Drawing diagrams will help you to visualise information which would be hard to describe. This creates a visual memory which can be recalled in an exam. As a Maths teacher, I always used diagrams to help me remember key trigonometry rules and ratios.

Create Flashcards - Quickly test your knowledge of key concepts, definitions, quotes and formulas with flashcards. There are plenty of online flashcard makers to help you.

Take Regular Study Breaks - When your brain is working, you need to take regular study breaks to help your brain absorb more information but also to keep you motivated and focused when you are working. Take a short break at least every hour as your focus and concentration will diminish after this period.

Practice! - Practising exam questions, questions on revision sheets and in your texts will train your brain to retrieve information. Then see your teacher for help with anything you could not work out or don’t understand.

Don’t Stay Up All Night Before an Exam - Make sure to have a good night’s rest before any exams. It is vital to break from your study and to let your body rest and recuperate. Having a good night’s sleep will help you remember everything you need for your exams.

Study in a Group - Studying in a group can help you enhance your learning. Discussing, sharing, hearing the views and explanations of others will help you better understand what you are learning.

Finally, a quote I recently read, “A winning effort begins with preparation”. Best wishes with your remaining Term 3 assessments.

Associate Principal

Catherine McCarthy

In the last newsletter, I spoke of the wonderful job our wellbeing team does in supporting students here at Cav Rd and referenced the Positive Schools Conference professional development recently conducted in the school. The Department of Education has developed the Learning and Wellbeing Framework as a guiding resource for schools and states that,

“Wellbeing is a state in which every individual realises his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community – World Health Organisation, 2014”

This document provides our team with a framework to align, review and refine the support services on offer to students at Cav Rd. The framework is available here:

and there are further resources for parents and carers available here:

The wellbeing team here at Cav Rd consists of 4 Guidance Officers who are introduced to you later in this edition, together with a HOD Wellbeing, Deans of year levels, Youth Support Coordinator, School Based Youth Health Nurse, Indigenous Liaison Officer, School Chaplain and supporting Teacher Aides. While this team is available to support students in difficult times, we also have a strong focus on proactive and preventative education programs for students. Many of these are delivered through the Pastoral Care program. In the recent school review, the team of external reviewers made particular mention of the importance Cav Rd places on wellbeing and the value of both the Peer Support and Pastoral Care programs in the school. I continue to hear from both students and staff alike that they enjoy and see the importance of making time in our busy school week for these programs.

I had the pleasure last week of attending the Year 7 parade and seeing the acknowledgement of students’ recent successes in their academic reports, language competitions and inter-school sport. It was a great opportunity to see the significance of the role of the Deans in our school. Mr Brent made the parade such a positive and inviting experience for students and it was lovely to see him congratulate individual students and speak with each of them personally. There was clearly great respect for him as year level Dean, but what was also evident was the positive relationships that have developed over the year. I had an equally positive experience at the senior leaders’ morning tea last week organised by Mrs Potter. It was great to see the student leaders in our school speak so articulately and be willing to share their views and perspectives. I know that Mr Usher, Ms Van Genderen and I left the meeting with some relevant feedback and advice from the leaders about key activities in our school. They spoke positively about both Peer Support and Pastoral Care and the importance these play in sharing and teaching the expectations and culture across all year levels. Mr Brent, Ms Larmore, Ms Laidlaw, Ms Schafer, Mrs Duggan and Mrs Potter do a great job of developing strong relationships and supporting their year levels as Deans and leading and contributing to the quality of the PS and PSC programs in our school.

Parents and Citizens’ (P and C) Association

Parent and Citizens’ Association

Parents and Citizens’ (P&C) meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from 7pm in the Resource Centre (enter Gate 1), except during school holidays. The next meeting is on October 15.

Uniform Shop Ordering

Following approval from members earlier this year, the P&C is excited to be progressing with the selection and implementation of an online ordering system. We are aiming to have this in place in time for back to school uniform ordering so that we can make the process even more streamlined and user-friendly. Details will be posted on facebook and sent by email once online ordering is available.

P and C Events and News

• Our term 3 community event, Raising Competent Teenagers, a Triple P seminar with Dr Karyn Healy, is this Monday evening, August 26, from 6pm to 7:30pm in the auditorium. Following great feedback from parents and carers who attended Raising Responsible Teenagers in Term 2, we are very excited to have Dr Healy returning. Please arrive around 5:45pm so we can start on time and a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Bookings are still open on SOBS - https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70263. Note that this is not suitable for students and you do not need to have attended the first seminar.
• An email will be sent out soon with details of uniform changes arising from the uniform review.
• Entertainment Books have a special promotion for Father’s Day. To go into the draw for AFL Grand Final tickets, buy a book or digital membership online now - https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2252w50
• A reminder that the new email address for the uniform shop is uniformshop.cavrd@gmail.com. Orders that are emailed are prepared before the shop opens so that it is quicker for students to pick up items.
• The Cav Rd P&C is now registered for the Containers for Change program. You can choose to donate the proceeds from recycling your eligible bottles and containers to the P&C by quoting number C10147170. See the Containers for Change website - https://www.containersforchange.com.au/

How to participate

1. Attend Meetings
   7pm on the third Tuesday of the month in the Resource Centre – next meeting is Tuesday October 15.
2. Parents and Citizens Facebook page
   https://www.facebook.com/Cavendish-Road-PC-1372922086101301
3. Email list
   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.cavrd@gmail.com
4. Volunteering
   The canteen and uniform shop are always looking for helpers. Even assisting for a short while is a huge help. For more information or to advise when you are available to assist, please contact:
   the Canteen team on 3394 0723 or canteen.cavrd@gmail.com
   or the uniform shop – uniformshop.cavrd@gmail.com

We are always looking for new members for working groups or to assist at events – if you are interested please contact pandcsecretary.cavrd@gmail.com

Melanie Rieger
Vice-President Communications
Cav Road SHS P&C Association

Finance

Cavendish Road State High School will be a cashless school from April 2019

How to Make Payment at Cavendish Road State High School

DET Preferred Payment Method - BPoint

Please use the CRN (Customer Reference Number) located on the bottom left hand side of your invoice. Payment can be made through the Payment Portal:

This is a secure site and receipts are issued immediately. Our records are updated within 24 hours.

Copies of invoices and receipts are available on your QParents Portal. Payments can also be made in QParents.

Payment Plan Via eDDR (Electronic Direct Debit Registration)

Contact finance@cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au or phone 07-3394-0777 to speak to our Finance Team to discuss a payment plan.

By Phone with a Credit/Debit Card

Please phone 1300 BPoint – 1300-631-073.

When making a payment please have your invoice ready as you will need your CRN (Customer Reference Number) and Invoice Number.

In Person at Cavendish Road State High School

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 1.45pm on school days.

Payment can be made by EFTPOS.

CentrePay Deductions

Please contact our Finance Team to discuss this option.

Guidance Service

What’s New?

This term we have had a few changes to our Guidance Service. We have four Guidance officers at Cavendish Road State High School who work with students and their parents or caregivers, often in conjunction with teachers, administration personnel, specialist support staff and other community agencies to meet the individual welfare and educational needs of students. Our Guidance Officers are-

Guidance Officers can help students in several different areas:

• ACADEMIC - subject selection, applying for tertiary courses, improving study skills, managing time, exam preparation and career pathways
• WORK - characteristics of jobs, opportunities available, developing a suitable career path, applying for jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships
• PERSONAL - friends, family, personal relationships

Making an appointment

During most lunch breaks, the Guidance Officers are open for walk-in questions and advice. Appointments can be made via the Guidance Service email 2025_GuidanceOfficer@eq.edu.au. If students have arranged an appointment with a Guidance Officer they must come to Student Services before the start of day to arrange an appointment slip. Before you come to your appointment, please show the appointment slip to the classroom teacher.

More help

If you have a problem, let someone know – a solution might easier than you think. Consider talking to:

• your Peer Support Teacher
• your Year Level Dean
• the Head of Department of a subject
• Student Services

What’s On?

• Week 5, 6, 8, 9 - Year 12 Post-School Interviews
• Week 7 - Year 10 SET PLANS

Erin Cleary – Guidance Officer

Wellbeing

A Fond Farewell to Margita

This week our School Chaplain, Margita Downey has resigned from Scripture Union. We as a school are very grateful for what Margita brought to the Cavendish Road table. She will be sadly missed by students, staff and parents, and we wish her all the best in her future adventures. Thank you Margita!

Introduction from Chappy Jules

My name is Jules Neri and I have recently taken on the position of Chaplain, (aka Chappy Jules, C.J. or Miss as the students refer to me). I am happily married to Frank and have three of the most adorable adult children on the planet.

I have been working as a Chaplain for the past 12 years and absolutely love it. I am passionate about seeing students reach their potential and love putting the age appropriate tools in their hands to do so. Many may ask exactly what does a Chaplain do in a school. The Government actually describes it as “A Pastoral Presence within the school”. This can and does look different in each and every school and situation. Pastoral Presence is not necessarily of a spiritual nature, pastoral meaning a support or help. We are not teachers or parents therefore able to get under that radar that youth often put up.

I guess the main description for a Chaplain is to simply be relational and build healthy relationships around the school with students, staff and the parent community. Be that safe place to go to, the listening ear, promoting a feeling of belonging and endeavouring to get the message out that every student should know they are significant.

There is an amazing Wellbeing team here at Cav Rd, one which I love being a part of. Together our aim is to look after the wellbeing of your child, point them in the right direction, be strict when required, and encouraging as well.

I am looking forward to working in the great school of Cav Rd. Should you wish to chat to me, or your child would like to contact me, please feel free to email me at jneri4@eq.edu.au

Jules Neri - Chaplain

Senior Schooling

2019 Year 12 QCS TEST

Year 12 students will sit the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCST) on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September 2019. Students have participated in an extensive preparation program in preparation for the QCST. Students must ensure they arrive at school well before the test sessions are due to begin.

Session times:

Tuesday 3rd September

SESSION 1 – WRITING TASK

SESSION 2 – MC1 (Multiple Choice)

Wednesday 4th September

SESSION 3 – SHORT RESPONSE

SESSION 4 – MC11 (Multiple Choice)

All students will receive the ‘Instructions to Students’ from Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). This information sheet clearly outlines their responsibility and how to deal with an unexpected illness or absence. It is most important that all students have the correct equipment for each session of the test. All equipment should be in a clear container.

Students sitting the QCS test are invited to attend the QCS Breakfast that is being held both mornings before the exam. A light continental style breakfast will be served downstairs at W Block from 7.45 am to 8.20 am.

All Year 12 students who are not sitting the test are to attend their PSOP classes on both days. Students will be with their PSOP teachers in their usual Friday Period 1 classroom to complete their Certificate II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways units of competency.

Students who have been allocated a study period during PSOP will be allocated to a PSOP class and complete personal study for the two days of the test.

Students sitting the QCS Test are not to attend their TAFE course or traineeship/apprenticeship on Tuesday and Wednesday.

All students are required to attend school as normal on Monday 2 September, Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September. Absence due to illness on any day during Week 7 will need to be covered by a medical certificate (as outlined in the Cavendish Road State High School Assessment Policy).

My very best wishes to all of the students who are sitting the QCS test.

VET News

CYO- Choose Your Own Health Career

Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career is an interactive website highlighting the many career paths that students can take to achieve a job in the health sector- all via a vocational education and training (VET) pathway.

The website is designed for high school students and school leavers. It provides guidance for students that might be considering a career in health but are not sure where to start, or whether they have the right skills, capabilities and qualifications.

Please access the site via the following link:

Marin8 Program

Students in Year 10 or 11, who are interested in a career within the hospitality industry, might like to complete an expression of interest for Marin8. Marin8 is a program developed by DESBT (Department of Employment, Small Business and Training) and allows students to complete a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations and take part in structured workplace learning, which requires one day a week out of school. This qualification will utilise Vetis funding (a one-off funding arrangement for school students to gain VET certificate I and II qualifications- Certificate III guaranteed funding for post-Year 12 is not touched).

The course provides students with up to 4 QCE point (dependant upon partial or full completion). It is also a great way for students to gain experience in an area which they wish to enter upon completion of high school, by giving them the opportunity to develop skills valued by potential employers.

Students can collect expression of interest forms from K16 Staffroom.

ICE – Institute of Culinary Excellence

There is currently a demand for apprentice cooks/chefs. If your child has aspirations of entering this area, then the Institute of Culinary Excellence may present a wonderful opportunity. ICE received the Queensland Training Award in 2018 and is located at Coorparoo Secondary College.

There are opportunities for suitable students to complete a School-Based Apprenticeship and gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. As part of the course students can participate in some exciting excursions including markets, farms, auctions and factories, and also have regular master classes conducted by top Brisbane chefs and other industry experts. The Institute of Culinary Excellence also conducts an Apprentice of the Year competition in which third year apprentices compete in a ‘cook off’ judged by three of the best known and critically acclaimed chefs in Brisbane. The competition winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to visit and undertake a work placement at the former world number one restaurant – Eleven Madison Park. There are several funding/fee arrangements (fees can vary depending upon eligibility criteria) and the course can take anywhere between 18 months and 3 years to complete. The institute also offers a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.

Students should register their interest for this program by making an appointment to see either Ms Stubican or Ms Anderson in K16 Staffroom

Information about the courses and Institute are available via the following link:

Succeed

This resource, produced by the Department of Education and Training, offers insight into VET and its benefits. It also provides information about VET industries, qualifications and career possibilities.

The document is a useful one for students who are currently in Year 10 and completing their SET-P or any student looking for pathways to careers which can be accessed via VET qualifications.

Please obtain a copy of the resource via the following link:

SATs (School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship)

Student: Aiden C.

Year 12, 2019

I am currently working to complete a Traineeship with Lightmare Studios in Game Design - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology.

At the completion of the course the qualification I obtain will be Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology.

I chose to complete this School-based Traineeship as it is a great way to learn about the industry and understand the fundamentals that will be required, whilst providing hands-on experience.

The benefits of completing the SAT has allowed me to acquire the knowledge that is required to be a game tester/asset creator, and has also shown me how the work involved, as well as the pathway required to get into the industry.

My most memorable moment while working through this SAT has been shadowing one of the staff members. The person is very interesting and really charismatic, which always makes the work day enjoyable and in turn, learning becomes interesting.

My career goals are to become a 3D modeller/animator in the gaming industry.

The SAT has provided me with real life experience and helped me to see the need to look after my school studies to pursue my chosen career pathway.

The impact of completing the SAT on my school work and in other areas of my life has been minimal. I have been able to maintain my studies and personal interests. Practising 3D modelling has been added to my study timetable since starting the SAT.

I obtained the SAT through the Senior School Office staff at Cav Road High. The organisation I am working for advertised they were looking for a trainee.

The advice I have for my peers thinking about their career pathway is, these opportunities are amazing and seize any opportunity that benefits you and will lead to your future career.

Student: Chloe C.

Year 12, 2019

I am currently working to complete the Certificate III in Aged Care and Individual Support AIN.

At the completion of the course, the qualification I obtain will be Assistant Nurse for Aged Care and Individual Support Care.

I chose to complete this School-based Traineeship as it is a great way to learn with hands-on experience and will help me achieve my post Year 12 goals. The course gives me experience and qualifications ahead of others and allows for me to be able to sustain a part-time job whilst pursuing my diploma pathway in nursing.

My most memorable moment while working through this SAT has been working with my patients and observing their changes over time, and seeing in their faces that they appreciate my time with them; being able to help them with all their requirements.

My career goals are to become an RN through further studies and I would also like to manage a facility.

The SAT has provided me with real life experiences and education while also helping me to see how important my school studies are to achieve my career goals. The SAT also demonstrates to employers that I am hard working and dedicated to achieving my goals.

The impact of completing the SAT on my schoolwork and in other areas of my life proved challenging at times, however, it is all about having the right mind set. I recommended having a diary and plan what you need to achieve and how you will achieve it. I make sure I still have time for my sport and homework. Time management is very important and Ms Trapp can help with that.

I obtained the SAT through the hard work of the Senior School staff at Cav Road High. The organisation I am working for advertised they were looking for a trainee.

The advice I have for my peers thinking about their career pathway is, these opportunities are amazing and provide a pathway where you can gain so many real life skills where you will better yourself and open up opportunities. If you are committed and work hard towards your goals you will get what you want and will have success after high school. I recommend to everyone who is thinking of this pathway, to do it. You will love it. It is the best decision I have made.

Any interested students should check SOB’s for SAT offers and also refer to SAT emails sent to senior students and parents. If any student has an enquiry please see any member of staff in K16.

Careers Expo

The Cavendish Road Careers Expo, held in the Sports Centre on Friday 26th July 2019, provided the perfect opportunity for our students to connect with organizations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. It was great to see enthusiastic Year 10s right through to our confident Year 12s engage and interact with our special guests.

We had twenty-seven exhibitors take part in the expo which included Universities, TAFE Institutes, Defence Force recruiting, apprenticeships institutions, private education providers, student support services and employers. Each exhibitor presented an exciting, interactive and informative format for the benefit of students and parents. We received positive feedback from stallholders regarding our students and parents:

Kitty from QUT said, “It was very well organised and we had some great questions from the students and their parents – so good to see a lot of enthusiasm for their future studies. It was great to have the year levels brought in one at a time - especially for management of our publications”.

Judith from White Lady funerals shared, “Stuck to schedule. Encouraged students in how to make the most value of the event. Good spread of industries and Universities”.

Michael from JMC Academy reported, “Good structure and flow of Students. Good spacing of tables. Having it open to parents was good too”.

Students rotated through in their year level cohorts, and were given the chance to explore different career paths and gain further information on study options, to help define and achieve their future goals.

Robyn Bergmansons, Principal Project Officer from Department of Education attended the day to capture the event and interview five senior students including Jahla H, Tim Z, Estella M, Sam D and Regan L regarding the Cav Rd Career Program and their future/current pathway plans. This will be released later in the year as an EQ Education story to highlight the amazing work at Cav Rd.

The day was a success thanks to the many wonderful staff who supported the event, and I would like to acknowledge the exceptional student ambassadors from Year 10 Tim Z, Harrison C, Elina H, AJ G, Niamh F, Keely C, Chloe M Jahla H. All stallholders were presented with a Cav Rd Certificate of appreciation and a gift as a token of appreciation for their contribution to our Expo.

Faataape Seumanutafa
Youth Support Coordinator

Senior Leaders’ Visit to Queensland Parliament

On the 23rd of July, the School Captains of Cavendish Road State High School (David B. and Chloe E.) and Vice Captains (Yuvaraj K. and Isla S.), along with Mrs Potter, attended a tour of Parliament House:

“Our morning began in the foyer of Parliament House, where we met the Member for Greenslopes, Joe Kelly, as well as a number of student leaders from other high schools, including Whites Hill, Coorparoo, Loreto and Holland Park.

The tour of Parliament House included sitting in the gallery above the Legislative Assembly Chamber during an Estimates Session. Some of the topics up for discussion included the ability of the Government to deliver on certain events such as The Indy on the Gold Coast, which then prompted a discussion around the Government’s ability to potentially oversee the hosting of an Olympic Games in the future. We then visited the former Parliamentary Library, now known as the Members’ Reading Room; reserved for members only during Parliamentary sittings. Here Mr Kelly relayed some of our state’s Parliamentary history before we made our way through the corridors of this iconic building to the Legislative Council Chamber. We then ended our tour on the grassed lawn quadrangle where photographs were taken with Mr Kelly.

It was a wonderful morning spent out with Mrs Potter and we are so grateful to have been able to gain an insight into the history and processes involved in our State Parliament.”

Chloe E. and David B. (School Captains)

Drama

Term 3 has been very busy for students in the Drama department. We have had the opportunity to view three wonderful productions. Firstly, Shake and Stir came to school and performed the classic 1984 by George Orwell. Then students dressed to impress visiting the Lyric Theatre to view School of Rock, and on Monday night this week, students saw the puppetry spectacle Storm Boy.

SCHOOL OF ROCK - QPAC LYRIC THEATRE – Senior Student Evening Excursion

This was an outstanding production displaying extremely talented young actors playing a range of instruments and singing. This was loud and upbeat, and we loved it.

STORM BOY – QPAC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE – Senior Student Evening Excursion

Storm Boy is almost part of Australia’s mythology published almost 55 years ago and most recently performed using incredible mechanical puppetry at the Playhouse Theatre. Twenty senior students were immersed in a 70 minute performance of breathtaking puppetry and the desire of a young boy to love and let go.

1984 by SHAKE AND STIR THEATRE COMPANY – Incursion Years 8-12

This amazing production displayed just how big brother can influence and dominate. This story couldn’t be more relevant in 2019. Orwell’s world is perfectly realized in the institution that is high school. Students will feel perfectly uncomfortable watching Winston and Julia struggling to regain their individuality and personal freedom in a world dictated to them by Big Brother. Principals beware.

Toni Ryan - Drama Coordinator

German

Speaking success

Earlier this month, four of our talented German students: Ethan L., Eva S., Zoe K. and Noya G, participated in the inaugural All Languages Speech Competition hosted by Griffith University. These students competed against others from a range of public and private schools during the competition. Competitors had to prepare and deliver a speech to a panel of judges, as well as answer some spontaneous questions. Many people would struggle to do this in their own language, let alone in a language they were learning.

Special Congratulations go to Ethan L. (Year 9) and Noya G. (year 7) who both came first in their divisions as well as Zoe K. (Year 9) who was awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ for her speech.

Germany Trip 2020

Plans are underway for our trip to Germany in November 2020. We have put together a wonderful itinerary which will explore some beautiful cities and regions in Germany including the Alps and ‘Mad’ King Ludwig II’s famous castle Neuschwanstein.

We will soon be calling a meeting for parents and students who have already expressed interest in attending this trip. Trip details will be made available and a rep from the tour company will be present to answer specific questions. I will confirm the date via email soon.

Humanities

Year 9 Geography – Mt Tamborine Excursion

On Thursday the 8th and Friday the 9th of August, our group of Year 9 Geography students adventured to Mount Tamborine and The Scenic Rim for our Biomes and Food Security unit of work. We visited the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, Thunderbird Park and the Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation.

Students are going to use their knowledge to decide the most sustainable business to build on Mount Tamborine in their Report for Assessment. It was an excellent couple of days, where both teachers and students alike enjoyed having a scenic and interactive classroom.

Comments from the students:

The excursion was super fun, we went to the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, Thunderbird Park and Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation to analyse their sustainability. I was able to pat baby cows at the dairy, keep a thunder egg at the park and enjoy muffins and coffee at the plantation. My favourite place was Thunderbird Park because it offers plenty of cool activities and experiences and is very unique as a tourist attraction.

Thomas U. – Year 9

In August, we went to different places in the Tamborine Mountain area, observing different biomes and uses of the land for our geography assessment. We travelled to the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, Thunderbird Park, and Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation. Although all of the places we visited were very interesting and unique, my favourite location was the coffee plantation. The plantation had a great atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and explained how their coffee is made, from the ripening of the beans to the dehydration and blending processes.

Olivia D. – Year 9

The Geo Excursion, perfectly blended enjoyment and learning into one thing. By travelling to three unique destinations (Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy, Thunderbird Park, and Coffee plantation), it exposed us to the innovative ways that pristine land can be developed to benefit the production and sale of different types of goods and services. Personally, the coffee plantation truly appealed to me, as its uniqueness and potential made it a possible consideration for the assignment.

Jason L. – Year 9

International

Junten High School Study Tour

From the 25th of July to the 7th of August, 25 students from Tokyo’s Junten Senior High School came to Cavendish Road State High School to learn about our school’s teaching of Science and Maths. The students were integrated into our Science and Maths classes and had a great experience learning more about Australia and meeting new friends. Because of this, the Year 9 Science Academy class were given a wonderful opportunity to become buddies for the students, learn some of their culture and make life-long friends. The Year 9 Science Academy class also went on a full day excursion to Hasting’s Point, to learn about the way animals and plants that live in the same terrain, adapt and survive. After an exhausting day at the Rocky Shores, the Junten students made a short video with their Cav buddies, looking at a specific species and presenting it to the class.

During their trip, the Junten students also indulged in a cultural experience in Australia as they were all living at homestays, and families took them to see the sights of Southbank, and the Koalas at Lone Pine Sanctuary. My family was also involved in this program, and from the great opportunity, we made some memories that will last forever. I would recommend to all families to try hosting a student. as it is a very insightful experience. The Junten students also went to Griffith University for three days and had a very enviable full-day excursion to Dreamworld. The visit from Junten was a fabulous and amazing opportunity for everyone, and we are all very grateful to be a part of this great relationship between our schools. We are very excited for Junten to return next year.

Taran P. – Year 11

Japanese

Year 10 Japanese Scholarship Report

Joshua C. is the second Cavendish Road Year 10 student in twelve months to win a prestigious DET Japanese/ STEM Study scholarship for students combining the study of Japanese with science and maths subjects. He travelled to Japan in the June holidays. Joshua was highly praised by DET staff for his leadership skills and was an excellent ambassador for Cavendish Road SHS.

2019 Global Citizens of the Future- Tokyo Study Tour

Tokyo Global Citizens of the Future was a 12 day tour, on which I experienced the culture of Japan through attending a Japanese school and sightseeing. I attended many different classes and experienced the school club culture, which is so deeply integrated into Japanese schooling. I was able to practice and use firsthand the Japanese which I had learnt at school back in Australia. I also used this time to befriend many Japanese students.

On other days, I travelled around Tokyo, experiencing the many destinations such as Harajuku - a hotspot for the Japanese youth and Tokyo Tower - a very famous landmark. Throughout my trip, I stayed with a homestay family who cared for me as if I was part of their family. I believe the tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity and being on the tour has further motivated me to continue my studies in Japanese. It has left me wanting to go back to Japan one day. To any students who will be in Year 10 next year, when the opportunity comes, apply for this trip. For me, it has become an unforgettable life experience!

Joshua C. – Year 10

Subject Selection Information

Students need a solid pass in Japanese to progress into Year 9, 10 or 11 Japanese. Senior students who receive a passing C grade in a Language subject at the end of Year 12 will receive an extra two rank adjustment credits for entry into a range of universities. Students in Year 11 and 12 are also encouraged to sit for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), an internationally recognised qualification of Japanese language skill used by employers around the world.

After revision at the start of Year 9, students should be able to read and write hiragana script without dependence on roomaji. Year 9 students must complete two semesters of Japanese in order to progress into Year 10. Two semesters of study in Year 10 is the prerequisite for Senior Japanese study.

Brisbane Secondary Multi Language Speech Contest

On Sunday August 4 Japanese students accompanied by Ms Natalie McConnell took part in the Brisbane Secondary Multi Language Speech Contest at Griffith University. They showed great enthusiasm in preparing for the contest and competing against students from a large number of Brisbane schools.

Participation certificates were awarded to Elena S and Nino B in Year 7 for the Junior Background Speaker Division and to Jeanelle L for the Year 8 Guided Speech Division. Nira P received a Highly Commended certificate in the Year 8 Guided Speech Division, as did Elina H in the Year 10 Guided Speech Division.

Jarrod Hoare Rakugo Performance

On Friday Augusts 9, students were entertained by Jarrod Hoare, an Australian performer of Rakugo, traditional Japanese comic story telling. They had fun practising their Rakugo skills and listening to Jarrod’s story of how he transformed his dual loves of drama and Japanese into a career that has seen him perform all over Australia and Japan and work in various jobs from zoo keeper to adventure tour guide. Jarrod Hoare will also perform in Japan during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Omiya Koryo SHS Sister School Visit

On Sunday August 18 at 4:15 pm, 25 excited families gathered in Elgar Street to meet their Omiya Koryo SHS homestay students. The feedback from families has been fabulous with everyone enjoying the experience. We sincerely thank the volunteer families for their support of this program. There will be a full report of the visit in the next newsletter.

Mathematics

STEM Parade and some amazing Mathematical Achievements

This week we celebrated the achievements of some of our highest performing mathematics students at our first whole school STEM Parade.

Each year a number of students are invited to join our accelerated mathematics program which moves them between 6 months and a year ahead of their peers.

For some of these students this culminates with university study whilst still in Year 12. We had 9 students undertake successful University study with the University of Queensland, Griffith University and QUT. They completed a six month course and performed at extremely high levels.

The first of these is a course with University of Qld. The subject Math 1051 (Calculus and linear algebra) is generally studied by university students who are enrolled in mathematics degrees, science degrees, education, medicine, physiotherapy and others. These students are some of the highest performing university entrants. At university, on average, 50% of these students pass the subject first time.

In contrast, the students at Cav Road received a Pass, 2 Credits and 3 High Distinctions. So whilst the rest of the state’s highest performing students can pass this subject, almost half of the students at Cav received the highest grade possible and a grade that less than 5% of university students attain. It is an amazing achievement and one that certainly deserves celebration.

We also had two students complete Griffith Engineering mathematics subject, both receiving credits in a subject designed and given to first year engineering students, and one student who chose to complete a course with QUT on building IT systems achieved a High Distinction.

These results represent our highest performance and are a credit to the students who undertook them whilst in Year 12, and to their teacher Dr Huo, whose dedication and support helped enable such achievement.

Ben S., Olivia Q. and Steven L. achieved a High Distinction in Math1051. Credits were awarded to Aaron F. and Peter T. and a Pass to Ivan L. At most other schools we would simply be celebrating the fact that students could complete a university subject whilst in Year 12. However at Cav, we celebrate the incredible level at which they performed.

Our Griffith University engineering graduates Anhad J. (STEM prefect) and Kirsten L. both achieved credits.

Lastly we had one student complete QUT course in IT programming. Dan T. you may remember as our Pi Day Champion reciting Pi to 245 decimal places. Dan also achieved a High Distinction in his university subject.

All of these people have the capacity for greatness, and I look forward to seeing where life takes them in the years to come and congratulate them on their performance and dedication to their studies.

Yr 11 Maths students STEM excursion to QUT

Students of Year 11 Mathematical Methods Accelerated class participated in a fantastic STEM excursion to QUT on the 2nd August 2019. The aims of this STEM excursion was to engage some of our high performing students with opportunities of the university’s programs. Students had hands-on experience to apply the mathematical principles into Matlab programing to solve real-life problems.

Students thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and their enthusiastic engagement in the two workshops were well recognised by the staff of QUT. The first workshop was an investigation of the mechanisms of aerodynamics with wind tunnel experiment and Matlab analysis using Simpson’s rule. The second workshop was programing robotic arms to perform a remote rescue mission. Students gained knowledge of how the mathematical logic and hypothesis were used in the real engineering problems.

The highlight of the excursion was that all students completed the given tasks, attempted and accomplished the additional extension activities. This truly demonstrated their determination, skills of teamwork and individual excellence. Well done, we made Cav Road proud! Lastly (but not least), the STEM excursion to QUT was an eye-opening experience for our students to be involved in the cutting-edge research and technology, which would inspire them to pursue their university studies. We are planning to attend this STEM excursion to QUT next year. For further information of registration, please contact mathematics teacher Bing Huo, bhuo0@eq.edu.au.

Technology, Hospitality and Engineering

Year 8 Design Technology - Robotic Expo

In the final week of term two, students of Year 8 Design and Technology displayed their robotic projects at our robotic expo. Five classes of Design Technology students had worked to create their own robotic outcome to achieve a specific task. The project also required students to design and print their own 3D implements to be fitted with motors to the front of their robots.

There was a real buzz of excited students showing the projects they had worked hard to create.

The range of projects depicted robots; following roads and picking up objects, picking up balls and throwing them back over a fence, following a maze to find and bust a balloon, hammering in tents pegs, to robots playing a xylophone.

The teachers of these classes also want to make a special mention to the students that won the following awards on the day:

• Best innovation – Coke Can Van: Corina C, Rebecca M, Gracie B
• Best Design – Environmentalist: Ruby Z, Asha-Rose F, Rhianna B
• Best Display – Cat Lift: Ellaquin W, Rory N, Lola P

Thank you to all the parents who attended the expo to see their students work on display. It is exciting for the students and shows the wonderful skills students have developed and shown in their projects.

There are five new classes of Year 8 Technology this semester. We look forward to seeing new innovations by these students at the end of the year.

Mrs Christine Foukas – Head of Department

Netball

Vicki Wilson Cup Netball

On the 29th July, the Junior and Senior girls boarded the bus and headed to Redlands Netball Association ready to compete in the Annual Vicki Wilson Shield and Cup tournament. Although the cold early morning training sessions leading up to the tournament were dreaded, the determination, hard work and resilience shown by all the girls meant Cav had a successful day.

The Junior Cav team competing in the Shield competition played strong, hard netball! Making it into the finals, second in our pool, we were then faced with Moreton Bay College, who were one of the strongest teams in the whole competition. Even though they beat us, we played our best and left everything on the court, despite the exhaustion and soreness, and were still impressed with our effort getting into the finals!

The Open girls competing in the Cup competition fought hard all day, finishing undefeated and top of our pool on the day. Going into the Semi-finals, we knew we were in for a tough game against Lourdes Hill College but that wasn’t going to stop us from putting up a fight. By playing our own game we came out on top, taking the win by 3 points, and we headed into the Grand final as underdogs. We were once again faced with another challenging game, this time against Moreton Bay College, where we were pushed to our limits but unfortunately didn’t get the win. However, the experience and bonding the tournament provided for us as a team and as individuals is one that will be remembered for many years to come. On behalf of both teams a massive thanks goes to both Mrs Miller and Mrs Stickney for their dedication to coaching and guiding our teams throughout the tournament.

Emily T. – Yr 9 & Chloe A – Yr 12

Representative Honours

It has been an incredibly busy representative year for the Netball girls and it has been great watching them striving hard to achieve their goals. Last term, Hayley C represented Queensland Lightning in the u19 National Indoor Netball championships, performing really well in both the 6’s and 7’s format. Her Queensland team finished 2nd in the 6’s and 3rd in the 7’s. Outstanding Hayley!

Then last month we had 12 girls representing their district in the Junior State Titles at Pine Rivers. Congratulations to: Charlotte M, Kate L, Lily B, Lily B, Emily T, Claudia Z, Poppy P, Georgette M, Sophie S, Imogen S, Sophie H and Alice T. Special mention to Emily, Kate and Lily B whose 15 years div 2 team won the Challenge cup and Imogen’s 13 years Div 1 team came runners-up in the Championship. A fantastic achievement meaning Imogen’s side is the 2nd best U13 team in Queensland. A lot of training hours go into preparing for this tournament but I know the girls would give more if they had to. Every junior netballer growing up sets their sights on being selected for these State Titles and we know you would have grown as a player over these 4 days with some incredible memories and friendships formed.

Just last week the final trials were held for the U16 and U18 representative teams to contest their upcoming State Titles. Congratulations to Holly F and Kate L on their exciting selection in the U16 Carina Leagues Club Tigers and to Emma A, Georgie D and Jazz S for being announced as training partners. Fantastic effort girls and we are super proud of you all.

Ms Stickney
Netball Academy Director

Touch Football

August - In Touch

Schools Touch Football League

Cavendish Road has won the coveted Champion School for the Schools Touch Football League for 2019!!!

Friday was the 3rd and final Schools Touch League held at Redlands. Our four teams U13 and U15 boys and girls made the finals series and played some excellent football. The U15 girls went back to back tries with Southport SHS but lost in the last dying moments when they scored to make it 5 -4. The 13 year boys drew with Ormeau in the semi but Ormeau Woods were ranked higher (so no drop off) and therefore went through to the Grand Final. A strong U15 boys team played Ormeau Woods in the Grand Final, they were leading 3-1 mid way through the game until an injury was sustained by one of our key players. Final score 6-3. The girl’s U13s team were sensational. They made it through to the Grand Final by working hard in midfield defence. They came up against Cleveland in the Grand Final. The score remained nil all for a very long time until Cleveland scored to make it 1-0. Unfortunately the girls couldn’t convert their opportunities and went down. The improvements they have made this year are amazing, the last time these girls played Cleveland we were defeated 6-2. Congratulations to all players for a fine effort and senior coaches who stepped up to help out. We are very proud of you.

Mrs Farrelly
Touch Football Academy Director

Junior State Cup – Harvey Bay

Congratulations to all Cav Road students who played some awesome touch footy at the 2019 Qld Touch Football Junior State Cup at Harvey Bay in the last week of the schools holiday. Whether you were playing for Brisbane, Gold Coast, Redlands or Coomera in the U12s or Opens we know you did your team proud and that you are now more confident and capable.

Club Touch

Girls Touch

Cavendish Road SHS, U15s ‘Keen as Mustard’, ‘The Smiths’, U13s ‘Foo Fighters’ and ‘The Hoodoo Gurus’ are backing up again in season 2 at BMTA. So far the season has been a challenge especially for ‘The Smiths’ who have been put up to division one due to their grand final success last season. ‘Keen as Mustard’ have been playing great footy with Eve B-T scoring her first ever try! ‘The Foo Fighters’ and ‘The Hoodoo’s’ have won some and lost some but are getting better every time they turn up. Good luck to all of our delightful girls that also coach junior teams and/or referee.

Boys Touch

If you are interested in your son playing season 2 at BMTA - Whites Hill, please contact me or Ken Willet at Southern Storm - southernstormtouch@gmail.com If your son is interested in coaching please make contact asap (season starts September 6), the boys will have their game fees paid for, if they commit to coaching a junior boys team for the season.

Met East U12 Girls

Congratulations to Met East representatives Matlida R, Tahlia B and Kameryn B who were narrowly defeated in a drop off in the Grand final at U12s’ state championships held at Longreach a fortnight ago. The girls played 12 games over 4 days, in very hot and dry conditions. Special mention to Kameryn B who was selected in the U12’s Queensland team. Kameryn will be traveling to Canberra at the end of October for Nationals. Well done girls and congratulations Kameryn!

Up and Coming Events

State Championships – Bundaberg – August 23 - 25
Boys Season - Friday 6 September
National Schools Cup (Kawana Waters) – September 18-20
Nationals Youth Championships (Kawana Waters) – September 18 – 21
Queensland All Schools (BMTA) – Week one, Term 4, October 8 – 13

PLAYER PROFILES

Name: Jayde B.
Grade: 9
Favourite Subject: Touch Academy
Touch Club: Southern Storm
Most memorable touch experience: Winning National All School
Fav playing number and position: number 4 and wing
Who I most admire: Greg Inglis (GI)
What I want to be when I grow up: An athlete
What my last meal on earth would be: Silverside (Corn Beef)
My favourite movie is: Fast and Furious Franchise
A country I’d like to visit is and why: Fiji because of the ocean
If I could be fluent in a language it would be and why: French
If money was no object what would you buy? A house with a pool because I don’t have one.

Name: Mia S.
Grade: 9
Favourite Subject: Touch and science
Touch Club: Southern Storm
Most memorable touch experience: When I stepped the opposing teams winger and half dove half fell for the line and scored a try.
Fav playing number and position: Any number and I play winger or link
Who I most admire: Anyone who can eat spicy food. (I can barely deal with taco mince)
What I want to be when I grow up: I have no idea yet but I hope I figure it out soon
What my last meal on earth would be: Caramel Ice-cream and a lemon meringue pie, (not together)
My favourite movie is: Any Marvel Movie
A country I’d like to visit is and why: New Zealand because I have family over there and the landscape is really pretty.
If I could be fluent in a language it would be and why: Japanese because it would be really fun to start speaking really fast in what everybody thinks is gibberish and so I can call my brother names and he won’t know what I’m saying.
If money was no object what would you buy? A tree house and a pool. So I can jump into the pool from the treehouse.

NAIDOC Week Activities

NAIDOC Week is an important week for Indigenous people as it is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. This year’s NAIDOC theme was ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’.

We hosted a number of events to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Cav Road. Yerongpan Aboriginal Dancers performed at our full school assembly, sharing stories from the local area and performing traditional song, dance and didgeridoo playing.

On 8 August we hosted a morning tea with students, families, community elders and staff. Former Cav Road student and local community member, Ted Williams, was invited as guest speaker to share his thoughts on the 2019 theme.

During the week students and staff also participated in our annual Indigenous students v. teacher game of Buroinjin. This was a ball game played by the Kabi Kabi people of southern Queensland – the game was played with a ball made of kangaroo skin which was called a ‘buroinjin’.

Thank you to all students and staff involved in making our Cav Rd NAIDOC celebrations a success!

Kym Ford
Indigenous Liaison Officer

Extra-Curricular

UN Youth Australia – EVATT Competition

On Saturday the 10th of August, my friend Jess M and I were lucky enough to progress through to the semi-finals of the Evatt Competition – a model UN Security Council comprised of high school students eager to develop public speaking, negotiation, teamwork, research, and diplomatic skills. Each round involves a pair of students taking on the role of delegates to an assigned country, researching their country’s politics, standpoints, and society to ultimately represent its interests when debating resolutions to global issues. Jess and I were excited by the opportunity to prepare speeches, raise issues and points of information, debate politics, and meet likeminded students from across Queensland. Although we did not make it to the Grand Finals, we had an amazing time working together in such a challenging and rewarding environment.

To find out more about Evatt, and other UN Youth opportunities, visit their website at below.

Bella R. – Year 11

Ski Trip News

During the second week of the July school holidays, thirty Year 11 and 12 students and three teachers flew to Queenstown, New Zealand for the 2019 Cav Rd Ski Trip. This was the first time the annual ski trip has left Australia and the number of student applicants wishing to attend was proof that this was a popular choice.

Basing ourselves in Queenstown for the week, allowed us to visit three different ski resorts while we were there. The first two days were spent at Coronet Peak where students began each morning with skiing or snowboarding lessons. A large number of students were first time skiers or boarders and therefore benefited from the expert guidance of their instructors. After the lessons, students had the opportunity to practice the skills learnt while exploring other runs with their friends.

On Wednesday and Thursday, we transferred across to the Remarkables resort where students again started each day with lessons, before continuing to enhance their skills in the afternoons. By this stage, most students had improved enough to explore different runs and the terrain park, where some were attempting jumps, with various amounts of success. At the conclusion of each day students would be sharing stories, videos and photos of their progression and the conversations were full of excitement about the days ahead.

Friday saw us have the day off the slopes for an “activities” day and what a jam-packed day of adventures it was. The morning began with a jet boat ride through the spectacular Shotover Canyon. Then fourteen students headed up to face their fears or feed their adrenaline by completing the Canyon Fox and Canyon Swing. In the afternoon, the fun continued heading up the skyline gondola where students raced their friends in two luge rides and then we finished the day with a full all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at the Skyline Gondola Restaurant.

Saturday was a very early rise to travel to the furthest resort, Cardrona, for our final day of skiing and snowboarding. With a little bit of fresh snow overnight, students made the most of their last day exploring the different runs, going off-piste and testing their jumps in the terrain park. That night we took the group to an ice hockey game between Queenstown’s Skycity Stampede and the Canterbury Red Devil’s. This was a lucky find by Miss Hayes and a great way to finish off a fantastic trip.

On the Sunday, students packed up and had the morning to explore Queenstown and purchase some souvenirs for themselves and family before we headed back to Brisbane in preparation for school on Monday morning.

All thirty students represented Cavendish Rd SHS in an exemplary manner and their behaviour for the duration of the trip was of the highest standard.

I would like to thank Mr Caruso and Miss Hayes who gave up a week of their holidays to attend the trip. Without their support, we would be unable to continue offering such experiences.

After such a successful ski trip to New Zealand, the aim will be to alternate between Perisher and Queenstown for Year 11 & 12 students in future years.

Planning is already underway for the 2020 Ski Trip to Perisher and information and expressions of interest will be advertised in the student notices, and distributed later this term.

Mr Mitch Baker – Ski Coordinator

Mountain Bike Nationals 2019

The Cav Rd inaugural Mountain Bike team hit the trails at Nerang State Forest on the Gold Coast to compete in the 2019 National Schools Championships over the first weekend of August. Cav Rd was represented by Daniel T and Jared O (Year 7); Conor T, Dylan W and Keiran H (Year 9); Quinn O (Year 10); and Jasmin T, Jarrod R, Keegan O, Max V and Thomas D (Year 11).

In total, 355 students from across the country competed across the three days, with Cav Rd placing a very creditable 10th out 90 schools. This was an impressive result in our first year, with Jared, Quinn, Jarrod, Keegan, Max and Tom competing at this level for the first time.

Day one saw the XCC (short course) races – a new MTB format requiring a sprint over 10-20 minutes (depending on grade), with the most laps winning. The short course included obstacles of a rock garden and a built-up pallet structure that the riders could choose to ease over, climb, or launch off.

Saturday – day two – was the Enduro format: untimed climbs to the top and timed downhill runs. The juniors raced three stages, while the seniors tackled four very technical sections. Unfortunately, we lost Keegan to a crash needing stitches on one of the toughest parts.

The results from the first two days determined grid positions for the Sunday XCO (cross country) races. These races were either 2, 3 or 4 laps of a course that took in two of the loops used in the Commonwealth Games.

The whole team performed admirably. Top results included Jasmin scoring National Year 11 Champion in Enduro and 4th in XCC and XCO; Keiran 9th in Enduro (Year 9); Daniel 13th in XCC (Year 7) and the Year 9 XCO was hard fought, with Dylan in 15th, Keiran in 20th and Conor in 21st.

Thanks to organiser/teacher Mr Kalpakidis, coach/parent Mark W, and manager/parent Lisa T. And a special mention to Dylan W for pushing to create the team.

Rock gardens were tackled, jumps were launched, logs were rolled over, hills were climbed, berms were railed, and trees were (mostly) avoided. The Schools Champs will be held at Nerang again in 2020, and the team would love to have more Cav Roadians join them. Who’s up for the challenge?

Community News

New Stress and Pressure Workshop for Teen Girls

GSF.Academy is excited to announce the launch of their new FOCUS Workshop in Brisbane – a comprehensive and interactive workshop designed to equip teen girls in Grades 7-12 who are feeling challenged by overwhelm, stress and pressure with immediately applicable tools and strategies that will help them manage productivity and mental well-being through their life.

The workshop is taking place on Saturday 31st August. Strictly limited to 20 participants per session, visit https://gsf.academy to book your daughter’s place now.

Network for Past Students

Cavendish Road State High School is one of Brisbane’s oldest public high schools and was established in 1952. We are now a school of more than 1800 students with a strong reputation for high quality education. Our School has a long tradition of past students and prominent Australians who proudly refer to themselves as “Cavroadians”.

The network allows past students to stay in touch and maintain a connection with past friends whilst staying connected with Cavendish Road State High and keeping updated with school events.

We recently had a group of past students – Mr Laurie Palmer (1964), Mrs Nancy Palmer (nee Wiskar) (1966), Mrs Sonja Goodwin (1964) and Mr Ronald Hall (1964) visit our school wishing to donate a blazer from past student Mr John Bremner (1964). This has been a welcome addition to our school museum of artefacts which we currently have on display.

If you are interesting in applying for Past Student membership, please download the application form and send to Cavendish Road State High School, PO Box 695, Holland Park Q 4121 or email to admin@cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au

Holland Park Junior Cricket Club (HPJCC)

2019/20 Registrations are Open!

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