27 March 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Challenging times are upon us and certainly by the time parents and carers receive this last newsletter for the term further updates of school operations have occurred.

Our school has been as agile as we possibly can be and operating in three modes: managing the day to day learning while schools stay open, preparing for a potential should schools eventually close, and managing the uncertainty in between.

The strength and competence of any organization is tested in such circumstances. The team at Cav from ancillary and support staff, administrative staff, teacher-aides, teachers and every level of school management and every member of leadership have stepped up. Dozens of parents have contacted me with appreciation for our communications and high level of trust in such dynamic circumstance and as I have said in those communications this speaks volumes for the broader Cav Road community.

Consistent messaging across the community is essential and I have adopted a proactive approach. It is understandable that there may be a growing frustration for decisions other than those that some sections of the community would prefer being made at government level. I emphasise and I know the majority of parents understand this that our school has to follow direction from government.

It is concerning that these messages in some cases have not penetrated for all to stay rational while accommodating the concern in the community.

If you are not the main carer of a student depending on what advice was provided to us upon enrolment, you may not receive broadcast emails. I encourage parents to check the school website where these updates are also posted. By default, these messages are pushed to the QSchools app news feed.

Continuity of learning is essential, no matter what form or format it takes over the coming weeks or months our young people cannot forego their schooling. Parents who opt to keep their children at home also take on responsibility for monitoring that continued connection to schooling as I know many parents are. I have heard anecdotal of where the veranda or spare room is the home school room, or parents who have to go to work checking in via face time.

The change of P & C Executive Team occurred at the annual general meeting last week. I would like to welcome the new P & C Executive Team and look forward to working with you.

President - Kumar Thaivarayan
Treasurer – Lien Nguyen
Secretary – Adrian Relf
Vice President (Communications) Melanie Rieger

A special mention also to the outgoing P & C President Mr Michael Skinner who has tremendously supported the school for the last four years. Thank you also to other outgoing Executives - Lousie McLeish, Ashley Chan, Patricia Cox and Kate Niland for the contribution you have all made. On behalf of the school community I wish you well.

Richard Usher BA LLB Dip Teach
Executive Principal

Associate Principal’s Report

Catherine McCarthy and Darren Beebe

In these ever-changing times, it is important that we take a little extra time to consider our student’s needs. It is normal for children to have questions about Corona virus. It is important to acknowledge how your student may be feeling and to answer questions as honestly as possible.

1. Be aware of your own behaviour – it is important that adults understand the effect their own behaviour can have on children. If you are visibly upset or react in a way that suggests you are fearful, students will take their cues from you. Remain calm in your conversations and interactions.
2. Tell children and young people the facts – scary headlines attract attention but don’t always tell the whole truth. Ensuring you are armed with facts will help keep conversations calm, considered and constructive.
3. Explain what efforts are being made to contain the virus – highlight the response that authorities are taking including restricting travel and large gatherings. Explain how scientist are working to develop a vaccine.
4. Offer practical advice – Remind your students that the easiest way to reduce the risk of being affected is to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands regularly with soap and water, and avoid touching your face. Remind students about the important of physical distancing.

Remember that all communications from the school are available on the school website. Encourage your student to engage with these and know what the current recommendations are.

The guidance officers have provided additional support information that includes a range of online and phone contacts.

On-line Learning

The school has been working for some time now on On-Line Learning plans in the event that the majority of learning progresses to an on-line model at some point in term 2. Cavendish Road is very well placed with the majority of classrooms using OneNote or The Learning Place to access learning materials and resources already. We also have a small, but experienced, team of teachers who are highly skilled in delivering “flipped learning” where the pre-learning occurs at home. This team, led by our Academic Director Mr Steve Griffiths, has proved to be a valuable resource to progress On-Line Learning.

To complement the use of OneNote or The Learning Place, teachers are receiving training on how to add audio to the classroom visual presentations. Our teaching teams are experienced in using tools such as PowerPoint to support classroom learning. These presentations can be enhanced by the addition of audio of teacher explanation which can then be uploaded to the on-line platforms for students to view at home prior to completing activities and other learning tasks. The Information and Technology Services HOD, Karen McFarlane and her team, have been instrumental in supporting teachers in learning these new tools.

The model of On-Line Learning we are developing provides students with “Distance Learning” materials.  We are not developing a “live” or “synchronous” model of distance learning. For instance, students will not be “signing in for English at 9am on Tuesday”.  Students will be provided with learning materials and tasks to be completed. They will be able to email teaching staff with questions, upload work and seek feedback.

Parents will play an important role at home by helping children develop a daily home schedule which includes school work. Students might like to keep their usual timetable, start their school day at 8:50am as per their timetable, complete school work, collaborate with peers and email teachers. Then have breaks in between, perhaps catching up with their school friends electronically, and spend time relaxing or socialising at home with family. In the event that the learning progresses to an on-line model from home, parents will play a vital role in keeping some level of normalcy to student’s lives.

Shave for a Cure

In the midst of difficult times, the Cav Rd community continues to band together to do incredible things. The most recent Shave for a Cure event is evidence of that. While there will be more detailed information in further newsletter articles, I wanted to highlight the incredible efforts of the students and staff who organised and participated in what was a great Friday event on A parade. At this stage, the fundraising is over $12000; another fantastic effort by the Cav Road community.

Parents and Citizens’ (P and C) Association

Parent and Citizens’ Association

New Executive Team for 2020

On 17 March, the P&C AGM was held and the executive team voted in:

• President – Kumar Thaivarayan
• Treasurer – Lien Nguyen
• Secretary – Adrian Relf
• Vice President (Communications) – Melanie Rieger

A massive thanks to our outgoing executives Michael Skinner, Louise McLeish, Ashley Chan, Tricia Cox, Kate Niland and Gracie Hultzsch. As a result of your commitment over the years, the P&C is in a fantastic position to continue on.

Its early days, the new Exec are keen to start progressing a few initiatives. Find out more at the next meeting.

• Double the current P&C membership – no idea how yet!
• Implement video conferencing for P&C meeting and events. Hopefully this will help with membership.
• Increase community engagement (a little challenging at the moment, but we can think outside the box).

COVID-19

Like all organisations, we are monitoring advice from the relevant government authorities and making changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all. Some of these may impact wait times. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Changes include:

Canteen

• No longer using the Basket System.
• Removed Hot Boxes sliding door to minimize surface touching.
• Hand sanitiser available inside the door. No student or staff member allowed in without using it.
• Minimising cash transactions, so please use EFT/Card if an option.
• Managing student numbers inside canteen at any one time.
• Canteen Staff increasing all Food and Safety practices well above recommended.

Uniform Shop

• Prefer My Student Account (MSA) orders to reduce cash handling.
• No formal communication from our suppliers notifying us of delays to back orders at this time.
• Families will be notified when their items are ready for collection.

Dare you to do these right now:

1. Facebook page - Follow our Facebook page.
2. Email list - Register (pandcsecretary.cavrd@gmail.com) so you know what we’re up to.
3. Meetings - Get to the next one, Resource Centre (or virtually) from 7 – 8pm, Tuesday 19 May.
4. Volunteer - Canteen and Uniform Shop welcome any help. Pop in and say hi or get in touch with the team:
   - Canteen: 3394 0723, canteen.cavrd@gmail.com
   - Uniform Shop: uniformshop.cavrd@gmail.com

Other stuff

• Entertainment Books are now fully digital and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Don’t have one, you’re missing out. Support the P&C with your purchase – Entertainment Books
• We’re registered for Containers for Change . Donate your recycling proceeds from eligible bottles and containers to the P&C by quoting number C10147170.

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

Canteen News

Due to the current climate the Canteen has had to make some small changes to enable us to remain open for as long as possible. We thank you for your understanding.

These include:

• Everyone staff/students must sanitise hands upon entry
• Limit Cash transactions if possible, if you must pay with cash please try and have the correct change.
• The NO basket system will continue.
• Some items will be out of stock or too expensive to purchase so we may have to reduce items on our menu.
• Limiting the number of students in the Canteen at the same time. We ask that the students read the menu on the TV notice board before entry and have their choices ready.

We continue to implement our high standard of Food safety and hygiene and our convenors have gained the Certificate of Acknowledgement in Infection Control Training - COVID – 19.

We are also sanitising surfaces regularly during our service times to help keep everyone healthy.

To our lovely volunteers, we thank you for all your hard work. At this time, we ask you to remain at home until next term restarts. With reduced numbers at school we would like to limit the number of staff in the canteen.

Reminder to Students to bring their own cutlery if possible, to save on plastic waste. Please don’t give us foreign coins and if you’re paying by Eftpos please wait until the machine has approved your payment before walking out.

We are currently compiling our winter menu.

Roberta & Madonna (Convenors) – 3394 0723

Finance

Cavendish Road State High School is a cashless school.

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.

Senior Schooling

ATAR Estimate Interviews

Over the past few weeks, I have been conducting ATAR Estimate interviews with the Year 12 ATAR Eligible students. The purpose of the interview is to provide the students with a possible ATAR range that they may be capable of achieving and strategies they can apply to their studies this year to enable them to achieve the required ATAR to gain entry into University. Students have received their individual interview sheet and have been encouraged to share this information with their teachers and family members. These interviews will continue into Term 2.

SENIOR ASSEMBLY – WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

Up until recently every second Wednesday, our students in Years 10, 11 and 12 attend their senior assembly. To celebrate and promote our school ‘Cavroadian’ culture, we have a segment – ‘FoCus Fortnight’. Each fortnight, we focus on one of our 5 ‘C’s – Courtesy, Commitment, Challenge, Consideration and Co-operation. Our senior leaders present the ‘C’ by providing examples of what that quality looks like both within and outside of our school community. Students are encouraged to demonstrate this quality as they go about their daily business. Teachers who recognise students demonstrating the focus ‘C’ nominate that student for an award. Students then receive a Certificate of Recognition on our next assembly. So far, we have presented certificates to 13 students for ‘Courtesy’ and 49 students for ‘Commitment’.

Congratulations to all students! Our next focus is Challenge.

Karyn Trapp - HOD Senior Schooling

Gratitude Wall Year 12 PSC

Here at Cavendish Road State High School, we pride ourselves on promoting a holistic approach to educating our students. We strive to address the physical, personal, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of each individual as well as cognitive aspects of learning. Our students’ learning can be seen as integrated and interconnected and we seek opportunities to acknowledge and recognise the connections between children, families and communities and the importance of reciprocal relationships and partnerships for learning.

With this philosophy in mind, we have introduced some aspects of Positive Education into our senior Pastoral Care programme this year. We encourage our senior students to recognise that no individual can navigate the rigours and requirements of the final year of school without the love and support of others. It is also essential that our young people become more aware of what is happening in the world around them and acknowledge how fortunate we are to live in a developed nation; a nation that offers infinite opportunities to its citizens and the freedom and peace other people crave on a daily basis. With all of this in mind, we provided our seniors with the opportunity to express their gratitude for the people or the things they have in their lives.

The goal was simple. Turn the students’ attention to what they have rather than what they do not have. It aimed to magnify all that is good in their lives. The activity was even simpler. Take a post-it note and express your gratitude for something or someone. In a world where ‘…most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted’ (Aldous Huxley), it was an opportunity for our seniors to take a step back and realise that there is always something to be grateful for.

Sarah Potter - Year 12 Dean

The Arts – Drama

Welcome to week 9, term 1. Year 9-12 students are underway preparing for assessment with Year 7 and 8 students having finished two assessment items and are now preparing for a week 10 Theatre Sports competition. It is all go in the new PAC [Performing Arts Centre].

YEAR 8 DRAMA

Welcome to assessment in junior drama. Our Year 8 students look fantastic in their black performance clothing having just completed their Presenting Tasks on the new stage. It is incredibly exciting to learn the rules of stage craft in this amazing performance space. Our students are incredibly lucky. They all did a wonderful job, I am very proud of them.

ARTS ON THE GREEN

This event is still on the calendar for Friday 31 July. We have student rehearsal groups running twice a week for both Dance and Musical Theatre, these classes are for junior students in Years 7,8 and 9 and are run by our extremely talented senior students.

DANCE REHEARSALS

These wonderfully talented ladies have constructed classes to suit all student levels. They have selected Contemporary and Jazz to focus on this term and next. I look forward to seeing the dancer’s outcomes on Arts on the Green. Photo - Ruby R., Taylor S., Alanah M. and Olivia N.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Alanah B. has devised an amazing merge of musicals to create a unique, upbeat and very eclectic production. Again to be unveiled at this year’s Arts on the Green. Photo - Alanah M., Winter S., Alanah B., Emily L.

DATE CLAIMER TERM 2

Due to the changing environment some excursions and performances have been cancelled. All QPAC performances up and until April 30 have been cancelled.

DRAMA UPDATE – COVID 19

All senior students 10-12 have work to complete and are instructed daily on the potential of working remotely from home. I have communicated with students we will be using our classroom timetable to book in on-line sessions and continue to send through checkpoints in order to meet deadlines. I would like to ADVISE PARENTS that your drama student may REQUIRE YOU TO WEAR BLACK CLOTHING and PARTICIPATE IN ASSESSMENT activities. Your student will advise you on your role and stage craft. My advice ask for payment up front, these millennial directors can be very bossy.

Take care everyone.

Toni Ryan - Drama Coordinator

Biology

Recently Year 12 Biology students participated in a practical demonstration of field ecology. The excursion was run by the experienced and engaging staff at the Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre. We learnt skills in field analysis and field data collection, but what would ecology be without some field work?

Immediately following a class on data analysis, we embarked on a rapid-fire, two hour transect data collection activity. The activity allowed us to metaphorically (and for some students literally) dip our feet into into the complexities of field data collection. All of this work was to realise the overarching goal of the trip, which was to equip us students with the vital data collection knowledge to design and undertake our own experiments. The ability for us to plan, execute and more importantly analyse data from a natural environment was soon going to become an important aspect in all Year 12 Biology students’ lives. Just two short weeks later, students conducted a similar scenario in Whites Hill Reserve, where they created their own hypothesis and tested them in a real-world environment. The opportunity to learn something in the classroom, apply it with support at Toohey Forest and then get to use our learning in an independent student experiment will surely be a highlight for all future biology students.

Cooper J. and Jack H. - STEM Prefects

Business

Year 10 Legal Studies Magistrates Court Excursion

The Year 10 Legal Studies Preparation students recently visited the Holland Park Magistrates Court as part of the unit of work on Law, Courts and Government. In this unit, students have been learning about the hierarchy and jurisdiction of the courts and the role of various court personnel. On arrival at the court house, students learned about court etiquette from the Deputy Registrar and received an informative talk from Magistrate Young about his role and the role of the Magistrates Court.

Following the talk, students observed a range of cases in the courtroom, including traffic and stealing offences. Students had the opportunity to explore an empty courtroom, where many made a quick dash to sit in the Magistrate’s chair and the dock. One class were also lucky enough to explore the holding cells under the court house. Overall, the excursion was a valuable experience that provided students with first-hand experience of the legal system.

Laurenn Clarke - Business Teacher

Year 11 Legal Studies Court Excursion

In week 6, the Year 11 legal studies classes were lucky enough to take part in an excursion to the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland in Brisbane city. This tied in perfectly with the content that we are learning in class about Queensland's legal and criminal justice system, as well as the various courts and their functions and roles within society.

We were fortunate enough to speak to the Honourable Justice Morrison, from the Queensland Court of Appeal, and His Honour Judge Reid, from the District Court of Queensland, who gave up their precious time to talk to us. They spoke thoroughly about their role within the justice system and the journey which had led them to the prestigious positions in which they sit today. After our Judge talks, we were issued with the day's court proceedings and given the freedom to observe several different trials and sentences.

Learning about the operation of courts and the justice system is one thing, but actually going there and sitting in on cases, talking to judges and experiencing first-hand how these courts operate is a totally different, eye-opening experience. I think I speak on behalf of the three classes when I say that this was an amazing opportunity, and we are all so grateful to the legal teachers and court staff involved in making this a highlight of our year!

By Holly P. – Year 11 Legal Studies Student

English

“The books we love, they love us back. And just as we mark the places in the pages, those pages leave their marks on us” - Jay Kristoff.

Reading is a pastime that is embraced by many – particularly the English teachers at Cavendish Road SHS. Spending time immersed in a good book is one of the simple pleasures in life: one that allows us to escape reality, delve into new worlds and become flexible thinkers. It is said that, “A reader lives a thousand lives,” and never have truer words been spoken. It is through these lives that we are able to develop stronger analytical thinking skills, expand our vocabulary and improve our knowledge and understanding of sentence construction and punctuation.

It is this very love of reading that we try to foster within every student. Though some students may be hesitant to embrace reading with the same passion as their English teachers, we strive to share the importance of this act as a method of encouragement. If we can foster a love for reading within our students, there are many positive side effects. Data shows that reading greatly improves students’ capacity to access information, comprehend new ideas and analyse information, all of which are the foundation of an empowered educational journey. Reading for just twenty minutes a day can be enough to lay the ground work for this improvement. If we are willing to open ourselves to the words of others, their messages will provide for us throughout our lives.

We, as English teachers, pride ourselves on being able to provide these opportunities for our students. However, we must acknowledge that reading – whatever the genre or medium – is just one way to impact achievement in the classroom. Along with fostering a love for reading at Cavendish Road, we also believe that the key to engagement is creating a positive classroom environment. It is by building rapport with our students that we are able to provide safe and positive learning environments which facilitate learning for all students. The creation of a supportive classes takes many forms: the provision of work for all ability levels, selection of content that engages a variety of students and their interests, and a friendly face to provide support on challenging days.

Finally, just as we mark the places in the pages of our students, they also leave indelible marks on our lives. There is not a single teacher that does not miss their students when they leave us in year 12. We are a part of their journey, watching them grow from year 7 students, struggling to find their way, to young adults who are on the precipice of starting their new lives as young adults. Teaching is all about those running high-fives down the corridor, the day when they find you in order to tell you about their recent success, or the moment they seek you out for guidance when the pressure is on.

The books we read with our students aren’t important because of the analysis and testing that follows. They allow us to follow the lives of characters who are representative of the world around us. Cruelty and kindness; empathy and apathy; wisdom and folly. The lessons we learn from books are a platform from which we can show students the world, learn from the actions of others, and ultimately inspire the imagination of a generation that may one day change our world.

Jessica Roberts and Tammy Duggan – English Department

Student Services

Student Change of Details

Have you moved address recently?

Have you changed your phone number or email address?

Please contact the school administration on admin@cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au or by phone on 3394 0777 to advise any of these changes so we can ensure your child’s information is correct on our school records.

School Based Youth Health Nurse

In light of the current environmental factors surrounding Covid-19 and the upcoming flu season it is a timely reminder that everyone should practice good hygiene.

Good hygiene includes:

• covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
• disposing of tissues properly
• washing your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet
• following through with hand washing for 20 seconds or singing happy birthday twice
• using alcohol-based hand sanitisers
• cleaning, disinfecting and drying surfaces
• if you are sick, avoiding contact with others and staying more than 1.5 meters away from people (social distancing).
• cleaning and sanitizing frequently used objects such as mobiles, keys and wallets

Social distancing

One way to slow the spread of viruses is social distancing. For example:

• staying at home when you are unwell
• avoiding large public gatherings if they’re not essential
• keeping a distance of 1.5 metres between you and other people whenever possible
• minimising physical contact, especially with people at higher risk such as older people and people with existing health conditions

For information on COVID-19 coronavirus, contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit the link below.

Below is a link to a short video showing how to wash your hands using soap and water from Queensland Health.

Sandra Chesney - School Based Youth Health Nurse Ph: 3394 0700
Every Thursday and Friday in L Block

Lost Property

Student services are currently holding lost property items including Formal and Sports hat, soccer boots, black school shoes and drink bottles. If your child is missing anything please have your child organise a visit to Student Services to look through the hundreds of items as this is a collection point for Lost Property. Items left uncollected at the end of term will be disposed of.

Community News

International Women’s Day

2020 International Women’s Day youth Leadership Breakfast, Networking and Mentoring Forum Plus Leadership award Ceremony.

On Tuesday, 3 March 2020, four students from Cavendish Road attended the breakfast at HOTA on the Gold Coast as nominees from the school.

This was a unique opportunity for our students to attend such a prestigious event, which included an amazing line-up of guest speakers and panellists who have many years of experience in their fields including; oncology, property development, project marketing, professional comedian, long term services in the ADF, social justice and equality.

Our students were nominated in the following categories:

• Youth Leadership in the performing arts award: Faith K
• Youth Leadership visual arts award: Ruby R
• Youth Leadership community service award: Jessica M
• Youth Leadership sport award: Mia B

Each student was interviewed either in person or by telephone by a judging panel and I’m pleased to announce that out of four nominations we have four finalists for the 2020 IWD Youth leadership awards. This was such a proud moment for the students, parents and school. To add to this announcement, our School Captain Jessica, was presented with Highly Commended for her nomination.

I would like to thank students for their commitment to their area of practice and passion and attending the event. Thank you also to Jules (our chappy) for supporting the four girls on the day.

Vicki Schafer - Dean Yr11

GRIP Leadership Conference

On Thursday the 27 February, members of our Junior and Senior Prefect Team and our House Captains attended the GRIP Leadership Conference. We had a great day learning more about the key values of generosity, responsibility, integrity, and the importance of “putting people first”. We were also able to meet other leaders from a variety of schools in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas and engage in sessions which taught skills such as how to make events exciting, how to deliver effective speeches and how to work alongside teachers. The day was a valuable bonding opportunity for the team and it also provided an opportunity for members of our junior and senior leadership groups to get to know one another a little more and begin working collaboratively. The event also allowed us to start thinking about what events we would like to run over the course of the year, as well as what legacy we would like to leave behind.

A big thank you to Mrs Williams and Mrs Potter who gave up their time to attend and support us at the conference and to Mr Faulkner who helped organise the day.

By Jess (Year 12 School Captain) and Becky (Year 9 Vice-Captain)

Duke of Edinburgh

This year has already been a busy one for the Duke of Edinburgh students here at Cav. Students are starting to finalise some of their award sections, whether that be in their Skill, Physical Recreation, or Service. On top of this, students who are taking part in the Bronze Awards have worked hard in their preparations for their Qualifying Adventurous Journey (AJ).

Adventurous Journey:

Over the weekend of the 21 to 22 February, eleven students took part in the Duke of Edinburgh Practice Bronze Adventurous Journey out in the Wynnum/St Helena Island Island area. Students were required to navigate their way around Wynnum and then spend the majority of their Friday learning about marine life out on the bay. They then spent the night completing team building activities before camping out. A big thank you to the Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre, who helped run and then supervised this journey.

Unfortunately, the planned qualifying journey at Stradbroke Island was postponed due to poor predicted weather conditions. Students were packed and ready to go when this was called off the night before they were to set out. This will be rescheduled until term 2, so those eleven students should keep up to date with their emails and school notices to ensure they do not miss any information.

The Silver Practice AJ, has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed. The six participating students will head down to the Numimbah Valley. We wish them well in their success!

Ms Keri Vincent (Award Leader)

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.

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

School Photos

Student photos have been taken by My School Days Photography in week 1 and week 2 of this term. If your child missed having their photo taken due to absence, please contact the office on 3394 0777 to arrange a catch up photo. If you are wishing to place an order you still can, please see below how to order online.

Metro South Oral Health Services

Is it time for your children to have a dental check-up?

Free dental appointments are available now.

Come and visit us at one of our Government family dental clinics.

Simply call 1300 300 850 to book an appointment for a dental check-up.

Free children’s dental care is available from Metro South Oral Health for:

• All children aged 4 to grade 10 who are eligible for Medicare
• children aged 2 -17 years who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and
• children aged 0 - 17 whose parents have a current Centrelink Card, Healthcare or Pension Card

For more information on Metro South Oral Health Services