17 June 2022

Newsletter Articles

Executive Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and carers

Our school musical “Chicago” planned since last year was exceptional, playing to full houses and to local primary schools and community. It was such a joy to see the performers and all those involved put best foot forward for the first major production since the commissioning of the Marjorie Godfrey Theatre. Brilliant work by all and made us all proud.

Challenges facing schools in the past couple of years I have raised in previous newsletters where I and the broader leadership team and teachers have had to learn new ways of working and be agile in ensuring learning continuity. It is a primary obligation as a school Principal.

External factors presenting challenge and our capacity to be agile such as staff illness due to Covid and flu hitting schools, both students and staff alike. The national teacher shortage exacerbates matters. The wellbeing of our young people and operations of the school are first priority to continuity of learning despite the challenge. Our planning and management mitigate to a great extent the need for suspending instruction en-masse, substituted for supervisions in a hall that have become almost daily in many schools. We are not immune however.

The things “we have to do” have priority over the things “we want to do” to ensure best outcomes for students. I aim to not allow self-inflicted impact of the loss of learning time in this context that will ultimately impact student performance by ensuring that we strike an appropriate balance to meeting our core business obligations to provide the best general education for our Years 7 to 10 students, and the best senior education to our Years 11 and 12 students, against other commitments.

Postponed events that students may have participated in may not go ahead at future date due to other commitments in the school calendar; note the “may” as this will be a case by case decision to make. I wish to stress, there are many calendar-committed events and on-going school activities for students to keep the extra and co-curricular alive for student general wellbeing.

It is essential to avoid tensions that can and will arise by poor planning that pits one aspect of our school against another and where the core business is affected. Sometimes we simply have to forego and that can make for disappointment, where I am urging organizations with whom we have connections to consult before making assumptions of future participation.

This is a matter affecting a number of large secondary schools in the Region where I have initiated such discussion for better co-ordination of sporting opportunities in particular. The goal is that with better planning our students can still access the full range of opportunities outside the academic calendar.

Over the past few years I have ensured that Cav maintains not only its sporting reputation but also its academic credentials, broadening opportunities in all aspects of the curriculum, it’s commitment to first nation’s people, inclusion where every student can be successful and the outcomes for every child are worthwhile. “Elite” in any interpretation implies “select” and “few”. It is foregone by “excellence” which is in the reach of every young person and should they go on to be exceptional in their natural talents and achievements and become elite all the better. More of that in the following pages.

Our school reputation has many facets. From this newsletter onwards, I will share some key data of our school’s performance which after all, is the sum of every child’s performance and where parents and carers can reflect with knowledge of their own child where they might “fit” within that broader picture. I would hope that by sharing there is substance to opinions held of Cav being a great school and will continue to be so. The numbers below still place Cav in the ‘top 5’.

The top line of data is current. We need to do better in attendance, but on par with our next nearest larg(er) school. Wellbeing plans work. Note the very low rate of suspensions for a school of over 2000 students. Zero is the goal.

The second line is Semester 2, 2021. New data available after semester 1 reports. Pass rates and A and B results are exceptional as are our senior outcomes and destinations.

Despite the challenges, is Cav still a “good school”. Absolutely.

Richard Usher BA LLB Dip Teach
Executive Principal

Head of School

Darren Beebe

Semester 1 Reports will be issued in the second week of the next term (the week starting 18 July) with Parent/Teacher interviews scheduled for Tuesday 26 July. In addition to providing A – E ratings and ratings for Effort, Behaviour and Homework, reporting comments aim to provide feedback to parents that is relevant to student progress across the semester as well as what students can to do to continue to demonstrate growth. The following comment types will be included:

• If the result is at the either the upper/lower end of the level of achievement. For instance, an upper B result refers to a B+ and a lower B result is a B-.
• Progress Feedback: Comments describing what the student has done based on the subject syllabus.
• Constructive Feedback: A comment providing constructive feedback indicating how the student could improve.
• An Optional General Comment if the teacher wishes to add more information to the Effort/Behaviour/Homework ratings.

Student participation in extra-curricular activities will also be recognised on the Semester Reports in a wide range of activities students have participated in during 2022. This will include interschool sport, instrumental music, school musical, the Kokoda challenge as well as many more.

This Semester Report is very important as it documents progress to-date and improvement advice allowing parents and students to develop plans for Semester 2. Consider the positives in the overall ratings as well as the Effort/Behaviour/Homework ratings, the areas your child has improved, the strengths shown and the progress being made as well as the improvement advice given by teachers. Then discuss plans for Semester 2 to look for small-gains that your child can make – whether this be the way they organise their time, a little more focussed effort at home and/or at school, the regular study of classroom learning, time to complete draft work and assignments. A semester can be a long time to wait until the next report, so remember to include rewards and celebrations along the way for the effort and commitment your child is showing.

Year 7 Enrolments for 2023 is progressing. We plan to commence offers for enrolment in July with responses being sent to all families where enrolment interviews have taken place. This will include in-catchment and out-of-catchment applicants. We will also notify students of the outcome of their program of excellence applications. As is always the case, the number of offers to out-of-catchment students will depend on the number of catchment families who accept to ensure the school is able to manage our enrolment capacity.

If you have a child to enrol for Year 7 2023, where you are yet to express interest, please contact Barbara Anders, our Enrolments Officer on 3394 0777, as soon as possible.

Head of School

Catherine McCarthy

As always then end of Semester 1 bring a busy time in school with assessment the focus in these final weeks. Students should ensure that they are on time and in classes to have the best chance of success in their assessment. Our regular processes for informing the school of student absences remains and information about assessment considerations for Years 10 – 12 is available on the school website.

SET planning is approaching for our Year 10s with career lunchbox sessions being strongly attended by senior students. I would encourage parents and carers to engage in the materials and information provided in the coming weeks, and prompt discussion with their student as the process to complete their SET plan and select subjects for Year 11 and 12 progresses. The age old advice of “chose subjects you like and choose subjects you are good at” still holds true in modern times, though there are additional considerations of pre-requisites for tertiary study and future career pathways to consider. At Cav Rd we aim to not just support students “curriculum” learning, but broader learning as active and informed citizens.

Did you know that “jobs” are now organised in clusters which require similar skills? Many jobs are more alike than we realise. When a person trains or works in one job they actually acquire skills for 13 other jobs. Young people today are likely to move and change careers many times during their lives; no longer is employment a linear climb up the ranks of job seniority. Some studies have estimated that Australians will make 17 changes of employers across 5 different careers. For us as a school, this means teaching these transferrable skills as well as curriculum content will allow students to be flexible and mobile in their future. It also means approaching SET planning with a broader view of “careers” and pathways for the future. If you are interested in reading more have a look at The New Work Mindset.

Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day sharing was coordinated by our Indigenous Liaison Officer, Kym Ford and whole school parade led by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of all year levels. Such proud young people who shared with our school community should be commended. They crafted a wonderful presentation of cultural learning and traditions that demonstrated the importance of recognising one of the oldest cultures in the world and continuing to work towards genuine reconciliation. I shared a message of the bravery of students presenting in front of their peers and that it is them as the leaders of the future who will lead change.

Safety on our roads was another item I have spoken to students about on whole school parade this week. All members of our community are reminded to only use the signalled pedestrian crossings and to be aware of safe procedures when entering and exiting buses. For drivers, please ensure you are not parking on the yellow lines around the school, even to just drop off or pick up for a moment. Similarly, please do not park across driveways of our neighbours. While it may only be a short moment, this can be very disruptive for our neighbours if they are trying to access their property.

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 1.30pm on school days.

Payment can be made by EFTPOS. American Express not accepted.

CentrePay Deductions

Please contact our Finance Team to discuss this option.

Guidance Support Team

Dear Parents and Carers,

Education Queensland embraces inclusive practices to include students regardless of gender identity and sexuality. At Cav Rd, we have an inclusion policy which explicitly discusses support in place for young people in this space. Gender diversity can feel new and confusing to different generations, due to the evolving information, seeking information to best support young people to help them feel safe and supported. Seeking information and education will support and assist our youth of today.

We are just taking a moment to send information about a free online parent and carer session running in partnership with Intercept and Child and Youth Community Health Services.

The session is aimed at parents and carers of LGBTIQAP+ children and young people.

The session has been designed to create a space for parents and carers to further understand LGBTIQAP+ identities and experiences, meet and learn from other parents and carers and know what supports are available for them and their children.

For Seniors:

Remember a range of career and university dates have been emailed to you, continue to check these and keep eyes on dates to know what is coming up (e.g. University open days). The career lunchbox program continues to run Mondays or Tuesdays over the coming weeks. The tertiary and careers expo plus work skills event is on 16 and 17 July 2022 from 10am-4pm at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Career seekers of all ages can find a range of information there.

Guidance Team – Jane Larsen, Tia Perchard, Rob Stewart and Alycia Wilkinson

Senior Schooling

The next round of ATAR estimate meetings with Year 12 ATAR eligible students will commence in Term 3. Our students are now working towards preparing for their IA3 assessment and for their external exams which will be held in Term 4. We will be conducting ‘mock exams’ in Term 3 to equip our students with the skills they will require to manage the external exam process. Details of the arrangements for the ‘Mock exam block’ will be released next term.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs)

At this point of the year, students in Year 10 are determining a pathway and subjects for Year 11. Students who select a non-ATAR pathway have the option to apply for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships to complement their chosen career path. A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) offers students a combination of training, which leads to a certificate, and on the job training. SATs also offer the ability to earn while students are learning. More information about SATs is available at:

We are supporting work experience for Year 10 students in their school holiday breaks this year. If your student is interested in doing some work experience in their chosen career path and you know of a business that would be happy to have the student, please ask your student to see us in K16 with the details and we can arrange the placement.

Participating in work experience during the next holiday break is an excellent opportunity for your student to ‘sample’ the career path that they may be considering in the future. This may assist students to make more realistic subject choices at SET P interview time in Term 3.

TAFE Applications 2023 courses open Term 3

TAFE Applications for 2023 open in the second week of the June/July school holiday period. Students who wish to study a TAFE course in 2023 must apply through our Industry Liaison Officer – Mrs Jodie Anderson. Students are to see Jodie in K16 in the first week back of Term 3 to submit an Expression of Interest form. Students are not able to apply online for any TAFE course without submitting the Expression of Interest through school first.

TAFE courses are available for students who are in Years 10 and 11 and who are not studying an ATAR pathway (for direct entry to university post year 12). Some Certificate III level courses attract a ‘fee for service’ payable by the student’s family.

Any students interested in finding out more information or wishing to submit an expression of interest for a TAFE course in 2023 must see Mrs Anderson in K16 as soon as possible.

Karyn Trapp - HOD Senior Schooling

Year 12 News

Captain’s Chat - JUNE

What has been happening at Cav through the eyes of our School Captains

100 Days Left

On Wednesday 1 June, our Year 12 cohort celebrated our 100 days. This is a very special day, signifying 100 days left until we graduate. Our thanks go out to Karen Inch for supplying us with a cake, and our leadership group for providing the balloons. The cake and celebrations were the perfect opportunity for our cohort to create positive energy and reflect on how far we have come. We can’t wait to keep this energy up and finish strong.

School Muscial – Chicago

Cav Rd’s long-awaited school musical ‘Chicago’ was performed by our talented students from 1 – 4 June and it did not disappoint! Chicago was Cav’s first musical in over five years and was absolutely breathtaking. During the past two terms, our cast worked closely with our dedicated teachers to put together a show that highlighted the amazingly talented singers, actors and dancers that our school has to offer. Students from years 7 to 12 came together and created friendships and memories that will last long into the future. After all our hard work, it was incredible to have our friends and families come and watch us perform a show that is so close to our hearts. We would like to thank our teachers and community for supporting us and making Chicago so unforgettable. We love our Chicago family!

Silly Socks Day

Cav hosted Silly Sock Day on 19 May to support the Fred Hollows Foundation. Through students’ donations, we managed to raise over $1600, which went to restoring the sight of hundreds of people. Students wore their craziest socks on the day and brought in a gold coin donation to show their support. A silly sock parade was also run at the resource centre for everyone to show off their wacky sock. A shout out to our school librarian, Ms Owens, for assisting the prefect team make sock pins for the teachers to wear on the day, and to our teachers for decorating and wearing their pins to support the foundation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day so special.

Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

On Monday 27 May, Cav Road celebrated National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week. National Sorry day is held on 26 May each year and acknowledges the Stolen Generations. National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May - 3 June and celebrates the rich culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with the theme this year being “Be Brave. Make Change”. Monday’s parade included a variety of speakers, in grades 7-12 from our own Indigenous community providing the importance of these dates within not just the indigenous community but Australia as a whole. These same students then performed a traditional welcome dance ‘Gari Gynda Narmi’ led by this year's Indigenous Prefect and Vice-Captain of Tradition Jayde B. Students had been practising this dance for weeks, giving up their lunch breaks to learn and practise. While it is important to acknowledge the steps Australia has taken to reach reconciliation over the last sixty years, it is important to recognise the struggles and discrimination Australia’s indigenous face today and the importance of continuing to move even further towards reconciliation.

Cavstagram

Recently we launched the Cavstagram, an Instagram page that celebrates the achievements of the Cav Community. It has been amazing to see the success and talent of so many excellent students and share this with not only the school but also the local community.

Go check out what has been happening at Cav on the Cavstagram - @cavroadshs

What is coming up at Cav

Canned Food Drive

The canned food drive is in full swing! Only two weeks are left for students to donate cans to reach our fundraising goal of 20,000. All cans donated will be given to SecondBite, a charity which is working to reduce food waste and ensure no Australian ever has to go without a meal.

A huge thank you to every student who has donated so far as well as our amazing can sorting team!! Lets make sure to smash our fundraising goal in the weeks ahead.

Paul Batchler – Year 12 Dean

Creative Arts and Industries

Term 2 has certainly delivered important connections with our Creative Arts students and the wider school community.

It has been wonderful to witness our Performing Arts Centre open to our Cav Community.

Of particular note this term, the fabulous school production of Chicago and hosting Fanfare 2022. Both of these major events contribute so much by way of positivity, self-motivation and honing of collaborative skills for our students. The opportunity to engage and perform for a wider audience adds so much to their personal repertoire and confidence.

Thanks to Ms. Toni Ryan and production staff who contributed so much to make ‘Chicago’ shine and Mr. Tony Lashmar for leading the Fanfare organisation for participating schools and instrumental students.

Thanks also to Ms. Emily Nelson who has co-ordinated Creative Gen participation for our Music students 2022.

Visual Art

Creative Generation

Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual arts 2022 recognises Year 12 Visual Art students from 2021. This year Cavendish Road has two students (Samantha and Jahla) who’s artwork has been selected for exhibition at GoMA. There were over five hundred applications across the state with thirty-seven artworks receiving the honour of excellence in Visual Arts. The exhibition will continue to 21 August 2022.

Ms Vicki Schafer – Visual Art Teacher

Congratulations to Mr. David Fenoglio and Ms. Sarah Hickey who have both achieved success in their own personal art practice recently.

Ms. Sarah Hickey

Finalist: Percival Portrait Art Prize May 2022

About the Portrait:

A proud member of the Wiradjuri nation, Dr. Anita Heiss is one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres including non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction and children’s novels. She is an academic, Board Member of UQP and lifetime Ambassador of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

This is my second portrait of Anita and I wanted to paint her in a regal, powerful pose employing a stance and manner associated with traditional royal portraiture. The background furs and skyline reference a portrait of Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. I loved the idea of Anita – an accomplished, powerful Wiradjuri woman wearing her own – 'occupying' this space and place. Anita is humorous, intelligent, forthright, warm, and supportive. She demonstrated a vulnerability to the process that I admired, and I felt her spirit with me throughout the painting journey.

Artist's Brief Biography:

Sarah Hickey is a Brisbane-based visual artist. Her series of female idols and still life vignettes are expressions of an internal world of dreaming and reflection.

A Griffith University Queensland College of Art graduate, Sarah holds bachelor degrees in fine arts and education, and has been employed with Education Queensland since 2002. She has had ten solo exhibitions and participated in over thirty group shows. Her work has been a recent semi-finalist in The Lester Art Prize and finalist The Percival Portrait Prize, The Brisbane Portrait Prize, The Kennedy Art Prize, Redland Art Awards, Xstrata Percival Portrait Award, Clayton Utz Art Award, Marie Ellis OAM Drawing Prize, The Mandorla Art Award, Kenilworth Painting Prize, Lethbridge 10000 Art Award and SBS Portrait Prize.

Mr. David Fenoglio

Selected ARCHIBALD Prize 2022

About the Painting:

Yural Eric Bridgeman, 2022 - 71 x 66cm - Oil on Linen

This year I entered a painting into the Archibald Portrait Prize for the first time. The sitter is an old friend I met at university in Meanjin/Brisbane over 15 years ago. He is a member of the Yuri tribe of Simbu province, Papua New Guinea, and spends his time between the two countries.

Yuryal Eric Bridgeman is a co-founder of Haus Yuriyal, an artist collective based in Jiwaka province in the highlands of PNG. Part of Haus Yuriyal’s practice involves making shield paintings. The collective works closely with the Yuri Alaiku Kuikane Association to restore peace between the Yuri clans through community development and the arts.

My painting practice is situated in a contemporary context and I draw inspiration from the natural world, art history and culture. I rely on a solid foundation in painting and drawing form observation of the natural world. I have undertaken a range of studies oversees and locally to develop my understanding of painting. When I’m not in the classroom I am in the studio working on paintings or spending time with my partner and young son.

Instrumental Music

Fanfare

Last Thursday, Cavendish Road hosted a round of Fanfare. Fanfare is the biennial state-wide festival of bands and orchestras from Queensland state schools. It showcases the exciting music-making that occurs in school-based ensembles across the state. The emphasis for Fanfare is on improving the quality of ensembles, promoting the highest possible standard of performance, striving for excellence and encouraging participation.

We had 8 ensembles participating in Fanfare this year. Each ensemble achieved the following result.

Senior String Orchestra - Gold
Junior String Orchestra - Silver
Symphonic Band - Silver
Concert Band - Silver
Wind Ensemble - Gold
Jazz Ensemble - Silver
Stage Band - Gold
Percussion Ensemble - Gold

Congratulations everyone and thanks for all of your hard work.

Mr Tony Lashmar – Instrumental Music Coordinator

DRAMA

School Musical

Congratulations to every student who participated in this year’s school musical CHICAGO. What an amazing production, showcasing the incredible talents of our students, from our leads, understudies, dancers, vocalists, ensemble members, back stage crew and musicians. Over 120 students came together in order to share the experience that comes with participating in a school production. From our early beginnings, to our Sunday rehearsals to opening and closing nights, thank you everyone for your commitment, enthusiasm and sheer brilliance during our performances.

Thank you to our school Administration for your support, P&C and CRIMS for your dedication to ensuring our school musical was such a success. To the Creative Arts and Industries Staff who all contributed to ensuring this production in our new theatre was one of our best! To our donators and hirers who made the show visually spectacular, Thank You! It most certainly took the CAV RD community working together to ensure this production was outstanding.

Ms Toni Ryan – Drama Coordinator

English

A semester of English

Despite the challenges of COVID, inclement weather and the flu, students have performed well this semester. A big shout out to the English teachers who have supported student engagement and success through their planning, feedback cycles and extra-curricula engagement.

Importantly, Year 12 students have now completed their IA3 (general) and CIA (applied) assessments.

Ms Mitchell’s Year 12 students sitting their IA3 exam (caption for photo attached)

There are a number of writing competitions open to students and we would encourage them to enter. Literature will be a new senior subject as of 2023. The competitions are a good way to continue to develop imaginative works – 50% of the Literature assessments.

Ms Robin Martin – A/Head of Department English

Humanities and Business

Year 12 Modern History Goes to Cuba!

During this term’s study on the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis, Year 12 Modern History classes participated in an historical simulation of the event. The classes were divided into four different nations (US, USSR, Great Britain and Cuba) with students required to take on the roles of President, Foreign secretary and military advisor. They had to negotiate with other nations - under time pressure - to avert Nuclear Disaster! The activity was a timely reminder to our students how important open diplomacy and communication is when avoiding war. Thanks to Mr Bates for introducing such a creative activity!

Miss Laura Signorini – A/Head of Department, Humanities and Business

International

Congratulations to the following international ambassadors. They have received their badges at a full school parade. Their duties include welcoming our 10 international students starting in Term 3. They will help guide them around the school as well be an initial point of contact.

In August they will help our visiting students from Nisho Gakusha High School from Japan.

Please congratulate:

Senior International and Cultural Prefects – Fiona D, Malika D and Zane S.
Year 12 - Nathan N and Eva S
Year 11 - Kadija A, Nicole C, Anna C, Anna H and Nira P
Year 10 - Ciara D, Jaycee M and Joey Y
Junior International and Cultural Prefects – Alisha G and Adelaide H
Year 9 - Geshu A, Kathryn A, Millie B, Grace D, Nichia D, Adelaide H, Talia T and Nataly Y
Year 8 - Elyse G and Eve R

Ms Maria Masselos – Head of Department International and Foreign Languages

Languages

Japanese Report

Australia-Japan Relationship in the News: What it means for our students.

It was great to see the first overseas visit of the new Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, was to Japan. This reaffirmed the strong relationship between Japan and Australia and bodes well for those entering many areas of future workforce with a good understanding of the Japanese way of doing business and an appreciation of the language and culture of one of our largest trading and defence partners. Many universities enable students to continue their language studies in combination with majors in a range of disciplines such as business, international relations, law, engineering, creative industries and education to name a few. Universities are also continuing to offer ATAR rank adjustment schemes to those students who achieve a grade C or higher on the completion of a language at Year 12 level.

Please check out the following link for some career inspiration:

UQ Japanese-speaking Volunteers at Cav Road

We were very fortunate in May to have Mr Nakai and Ms Edwards, from the University of Queensland Japanese Language Internship, join us as volunteers to work with students from Years 7-10. Both volunteers engaged our students in conversation practice and willingly shared their experiences studying international business, politics and international relations. Mr Nakai spoke to Year 12 students about the transition between school and adult society in Japan. Ms Edwards shared her story of making a Japanese friend in Australia and then deciding to take a gap year in Japan, even though she knew no Japanese. She is now studying Japanese at university and using her Japanese language skills in her workplace. Her story inspired our students and encouraged them to take advantage of the range of scholarships and opportunities available both at school and university level.

Upcoming Term 3 Japanese Excursions

The following excursions are being planned for Years 9 and 10 in Term 3. We encourage students to promptly return Expression of Interest forms once they are distributed so invoices can be issued for payment.

Year 9: On Friday 29 July, Year 9 students will be visiting the Japanese Botanical Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. The visit will support study in the Year 9 Travel and Japanese Housing units to be completed in Semester 2. The aims of the activity are to examine the cultural significance of Japanese gardens and investigate the overall effect of the design features. Students use the setting as inspiration for Japanese sumi-e painting and haiku poetry.

Year 10: On Thursday 18 August, Year 10 students will have an opportunity to visit the Japanese Consulate in the Brisbane CBD. From 10.00am - 12.30pm students will attend information sessions on ‘Careers using Japanese Language’ and ‘Youth Culture in Japan’. Afterwards students will have the opportunity to purchase Japanese cuisine for lunch before heading back to school.

Ms Balfour – Japanese Teacher

German Report

It was another busy month for German students with the highlight being the annual excursion to the German club to experience authentic food. This year over 70 students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 took part in the festivities.

The event was great and the food was yum – although the sauerkraut was not the most popular aspect of the meal…

German students were terrific ambassadors for the school with their excellent behaviour and manners. A big thankyou to Fra Gav for organising this fantastic excursion.

Film Festival

The annual German film festival is something to look forward to on the social calendar. Sadly, we don’t get to take the students on an official excursion here as it is a busy assessment period for our older year levels, but some of us did get to enjoy the offerings.

Viel Glück

We would like to wish all of the German student’s good luck with their exams and assessment.

Auf wiedersehen

We say ‘Auf wiedersehen’ to our year 8 students from Semester 1 at the end of next week and ‘Guten Tag’ to our Semester 2 cohort.

We hope you have enjoyed your course this semester and ‘Danke’. We look forward to seeing lots of you in Year 9 when you choose German as one of your subject electives.

Ms Katherine Gallagher – German Coordinator

Science

To celebrate International Women in Engineering QUT have offered interested Year 9 females to the Power of Engineering experience. Held this Thursday students will be going to the Cross-River Rail experience centre to learn firsthand about the exciting career of Engineering. They will hear from industry experts and female university Engineering students about the variety of pathways a career in Engineering provides.

Ms Monique Robin – A/Head of Department Science

Over the last few weeks, the Year 10 psychology students have had first-hand experience participating in an educational psychology study about learning from video lessons. Students completed a pre-test then watched one of three versions of a video that differed in how visible the teacher was in the video. Then students completed a post-test to measure how much they learnt from the video. Students also shared their experiences and opinions of video learning. The findings from this research are hoped to provide guidance to teachers about how to make video lessons that best support student learning. Thank you to Mr Croucher and Ms Clarke and the Year 10 psychology classes for your participation in this study.

Mr Steve Griffiths – Science Teacher

Sport @ Cav Road

The Sport Department at Cav Road has been in over drive these past few weeks. Check out what we’ve been up to…

AFL

Raiders Rampage Their Way Through First Round

After four re-schedules our AFL Girls were able to put on display all their training over the last 16 weeks. In a tournament where only one school would progress to the next round we knew we would have our work cut out for us with five other schools standing in our way. The team got off to the perfect start with it raining goals vs Brigidine College, allowing for us to get our confidence up. We needed this as we played a very strong Kelvin Grove team who pushed us right to the edge, but we got over the line to finish on top of our pool. After the quarter finals were played we knew that Stuartholme would be the ones standing between us and a spot in the final. Tactically, we worked them over and were able to book ourselves a spot in the final against tough competition in the form of Kelvin Grove again. We managed to score half way through the game and missed some chances to hold on 9-1 winners in the final. Meaning progression through to the next round on 15 July 2022. Training will continue on Friday mornings with our junior girls hoping to progress to the next round as well pending results.

Met East Girls AFL

As a school we had 5 students recently go away to the 13-15 years AFL State Championships hosted by Wide Bay. Edie F (Year 7), Indie W (Year 9), Kameryn B (Year 10), Lara T (Year 9) and Ella G (Year 8). Met East were not able to play on the first day as the fields were all too wet. They played South Coast first up day 2 and lost 33-0. Then played Wide Bay and won 58-0. Day 3 Met East played Met West in the semi-final but had to drive to Bundaberg from Hervey Bay for a dry field. Our Met East team beat Met West 26-20. Day 4 saw the team in the grand final again playing against South Coast. The team came second losing 81-1 in a mud bath of a match. Unfortunately, we did not have anyone selected for the QLD Team, however, Miles M (Year 11) was umpiring at the championships and was selected to go away to Nationals as an umpire.

Interhouse Cross Country 2022

Staff and students at Cav Rd must be congratulated for their patience and adaptability in the modified Cross-Country course for 2022. With Whites Hill Reserve unavailable due to City Council restrictions, HPE staff managed to design an internal course throughout our Cav Rd campus. This event was held on the final day of term, with students and staff still managing to muster up their House Spirit and cheer and run throughout the day.

In our FIRST House Carnival this year... the Final placings were:

• 4th Place - 129 points - HARPUR House
• 3rd Place - 144 points - PAGE House
• 2nd Place - 189 points - HARROP House
• 1st Place - 199 points - JOHNSON House

Queensland Academy of Sport – You for 2032 Talent ID Program

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is looking for talented young Queenslanders to register to be a part of the Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program.

Check out the You for 2032 video -

Cav Road Interhouse Athletics

The Cav Road Interhouse Athletics is approaching. As our school is so large we divide the events across a few days.

That is – Pre Carnival (Lunchtime) events, FIELD Day and TRACK Day.

• Only those that nominate can be considered for AGE CHAMPION, SCHOOL TEAM or MET EAST Selections
• Students will be placed in events by Date of Birth. E.g. If born 2009, you will be 13 years age group etc.

#Nominations have been emailed to student EQ account across the past month.

Pre Carnival-LUNCHTIME events (some lunchtimes during Week 9) - only nominated students can attend

• On these lunchtimes, events will be - Triple Jump and 800 metres
• Specific timetable of events will be on notices/emailed to students/PA announcements

FIELD DAY (Field events held on Thursday 23 June) - only nominated students can participate on this day

• On this day, events will be - Shot Put, Discuss, Javelin, Long Jump and 1500 metres

TRACK DAY (Track events held on Friday 24 June) - No regular classes this day

• On this day, events will be - 100, 200 and 400 metres

Students don't need to nominate if just running for fun and earning house points on the TRACK DAY

Students must nominate if want to be;

1. Considered for AGE CHAMPION, SCHOOL TEAM or MET EAST
2. Want to participate on the FIELD event day
3. Want to compete in pre-carnival events

Student Success - Alexandra V – Basketball

Alexandra and her district team won silver this season in the U16 State Championships run by Basketball Queensland. Alex played for the U16 Southern Districts Titans in the Southern Cup, and was the youngest player in her team. In SQJBC (South Queensland Junior Basketball Competition), she and her team reached the semi-finals. This is Alex's second State Championship silver medal in two consecutive years.

Student Success – Adalena C – Athletics

Adalena C represented Queensland at the Australian Track and Field Championships. She competed in the U15 90m Hurdles and U15 200m Hurdles. She did extremely well with a very tough field. She finished 14th fastest in Australia (2nd fastest Queenslander) for the 200m Hurdles with a Personal Best run, in the rain and finished 18th (4th fastest Queenslander) in the 90m Hurdles. Adalena is also the State Champion for U14 200m Hurdles at Little Athletics State Championships. Great work Adalena.

Student Success – Ivah H – Athletics

Ivah H came first in 100m for the state championships on the last month and seventh for 200 metres. He will be going to the National Championships in a few weeks. Ivah is in our senior program and is doing a fantastic job of balancing his schoolwork with his sporting commitments. Well done Ivah!

Student Success – Ella O – Football

Congratulations to Ella O on her selection on the Junior Matildas this week. Ella is one of our senior students in the Cav Road Football Academy.

Student Success – Miles M – AFL Umpiring

Miles M was selected to the QLD Umpiring team to represent the state in the National AFL Championships in July. Miles is one of our Year 11 students and is doing a fabulous job at succeeding at both his sport and schoolwork. Great work Miles!

Met East Touch Success

Congratulations Charlotte K, Lindsey V, Matilda R and Kameryn B on their selection in Met East Touch Football team that competed at State Championships in Cairns last week. Special mention to Cavroadians Vahn P and Troy H that were part of the Under 15 Met East Boys Touch Football Team that finished with GOLD at the State Championships in Cairns last week. Well done to Matilda R on her selection as shadow for the Queensland Schools Touch Team.

Trimester 2 Sport – Winter Season 2022

Teams are rolling into their third week of Winter Interschool Sport. These include sports include; AFL, Basketball, Rugby League, Volleyball, Touch Rugby League, Football (Soccer) and Netball. Most sports this trimester will be at a central venue, which requires a subsidized levy across all sports to cover the costs venues and bus transport.

Every week during the allocated sport time, students are to be with their Interschool coaches or their key Recreational sport activity teacher. There is no excuse for students to be missing buses or not meeting at the designated location. Should they have any questions or concerns – please contact the relevant sport coordinator in a timely manner. Consequences may apply for students that are non-compliant in following procedures.

2022 Sport Dates

Cav Rd Sport Team

Should you have any questions about our weekly Recreational, Interschool Sport Programs or representative school sport pathways, please contact the appropriate coordinator.

• Junior Recreational Sport Coordinator – Ms Sally Miller
  Year 7, 8 & 9 Recreational Sport
• Senior Recreational Sport Coordinator – Mr Mitchell Baker
  Year 10, 11 & 12 Recreational Sport
• Sport Director – Ms Nikki Bairstow
  Interschool Sport, South District, Mt Gravatt District & Met East Trials

Winter School Holiday Sports Camps in Brisbane

35 % Discount Offer

Sports holiday coaching camps in AFL Football, Basketball, Netball and Soccer in Brisbane in the winter school holidays, and I hope you can share details of this special 35% discount offer with your parents, teachers, and students.

The camps are for children of all standards aged 5 to 15 and provide coaching from an experienced panel joined by leading players from each sport.

Please contact Tony on the details below for an electronic copy of our flyer for your school and students, just let me know via phone on 1300 418 204 or email to tony@iscamps.com.au.

Students would need to go to our website iscamps.com.au and enter coupon code ISCWIN35 during checkout.

Para Triathlon

Triathlon Queensland is looking at breaking the barriers of entry for their sport.

Para triathlon made its inaugural appearance at a major games in Rio 2016. There are six classes for each gender at a World Triathlon level. Due to the range of impairments, there are different requirements, rules, regulations, and equipment for each class. Grassroot participation is also encouraged at many races across Australia, creating a strong foundation for future athletes to emerge.

There is information available for parents, which outlines the participation and pathway opportunities for para triathlon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at nat.madden@triathlon.org.au.

Green Room Futures

Green Room Futures work with all students - wanting to get a university education, student athletes, and performing and visual artists that want to continue on in the US. There is a huge misconception about the US that you need to be elite athletically, a superb student and super rich. This is not the case at all. There are over 4,500 colleges and universities across the US, each with their own standards academically and athletically, their own costs and their own types of scholarships and awards they can give to reduce costs.

Our job is to find the best possible opportunities for each individual we work with based on their own personal circumstances. We have students in every state (except Alaska) in all different types of schools. Ivy Leagues, Large NCAA D1 schools, Junior Colleges, small private universities, schools you have never heard of in your life.

For more information – check out our website or for additional resources see our Facebook Page.

GO CAV!

Ms Nikki Bairstow – HPE Director or Sport Academies and Sport

Student Services

Students Leaving School

There has been an increase in the number of students calling their parents to collect them from school. It is expected that any students who are required to depart earlier than the school finish time make prior arrangements with Student Services. Any students who require leave passes must obtain them via Student Services. Students are not to be phoning parents to collect them from school unless authorised by a staff member. This will alleviate the need for staff to collect students from their classroom. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Lost Property

Please remember to write your child’s name on all their personal items. There are many unnamed lost property items awaiting collection at Student Services, (B Block). If you lose any personal belongings please go to Student Services as this is a collection point for Lost Property.

Updating School Contact Details

If you have moved house, updated an email address or changed phone numbers, please ensure you let us know. It is important to always have up to date information on student files to ensure you receive all correspondence and communication and in the case of an emergency, we have your correct details on file. Please email admin@cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au with any updates.

Working with parents/carers of students at risk of anaphylaxis

It is important to establish collaborative partnerships with parents/carers of students at risk of anaphylaxis so that they can feel confident that the school can support their child, and that appropriate risk management strategies are in place. Parents/carers of a student who is at risk of anaphylaxis may experience anxiety about sending their child to school or allowing others to be responsible for the safety of their child.

The anxiety that parents/carers, students and staff may feel can be reduced through well-planned and documented risk minimisation strategies and education, awareness and support from the school community.

Schools can raise awareness about anaphylaxis so that the parents/carers of all students have an understanding of allergies and how they can contribute to a safe school environment.

In collaboration with the parent/career, ensure:

• The parent/carer supplies the school with the student’s action plan, along with an adrenaline auto-injector for the student.
• The parent/carer understands that information regarding the student’s health condition will be shared with staff and relevant school volunteers.
• Parents/carers understand how they can assist the school to support the student’s safety at school.

School Based Youth Health Nurse

Enjoy a relaxing break on the school holidays.

Eat well, sleep well, exercise, enjoy time with those around you and have fun.

Read a book, play some sport. Enjoy time outside in our glorious spring weather. Be creative, undertake a project.

Tidy your room and help around the house. Have your study area ready for the next school year!

Use the time to restock, regather so you are refreshed and ready for term 3.

If you need any extra support over the holidays

What can I expect while recovering from COVID-19?

Everyone will have a different experience in their recovery from COVID-19. Some people may recover in days, some in weeks. But for others, it could be months. Although each case is unique, people recovering from more severe symptoms are likely to face a longer recovery period.

Schedule regular appointments with your GP to discuss your symptoms and how best to manage them. Your GP will tell you about any medicines that might suit your needs.

What is ‘long COVID’?

Most people with COVID-19 will recover completely within a few weeks. However, some may continue to experience symptoms for weeks or months after their diagnosis. This is called ‘long COVID’, or ‘post COVID-19 condition’.

A person is usually considered to have long COVID if their symptoms have persisted for longer than 4 weeks after their initial infection. These symptoms can include:

• extreme fatigue (tiredness)
• shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain or tightness
• problems with memory and concentration
• changes to taste and smell
• joint and muscle pain

How is fatigue managed?

Making sure you have good quality sleep can help you manage fatigue. Ensure you go to bed at the same time each night and stick to healthy sleep habits.

Eating a healthy diet and doing regular physical activity will also help improve your sleep and lessen fatigue. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables; avoid junk food; and try to avoid alcohol and caffeine since these can affect your sleep.

Non-medical treatments that have been shown to be effective for some people include mindfulness, meditation, yoga and cognitive behaviour therapy.

Sandra Chesney - School Based Youth Health Nurse
Ph: 3394 8839 (Every Thursday and Friday in L Block)

Community News

Calling for families: Trial of programs for teenagers experiencing peer problems

Families of teenagers (school year levels 7-12) are invited to participate in a trial of two group therapy programs designed to help teenagers manage emotions and relationship problems, like bullying or conflict. The programs will be offered in small groups by a therapist (psychologist) through Zoom (online).

This trial is managed by researchers who are psychologists and psychiatrists from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and The University of Queensland. Please visit the website for more information and to express interest in participating:

Tax deductible donations to support the Cavendish Road SHS Chaplaincy

Queensland School chaplains are trusted and trained individuals who can help students navigate the pitfalls of life and keep focused on educational outcomes.

Our Chaplain, Jules Neri has been working with our Cav Rd young people for over 4 years. She has provided a listening ear and a caring presence for our young people who are in crisis or just need a friend. Jules also provides support for staff and parents in the Cav community. The work of Chaplains in schools is made possible thanks in part to the Australian Federal and State governments, but also because of generous community members.

If you are considering making a donation as the end of the financial year approaches, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Cavendish Road SHS Chaplaincy via the Scripture Union website 

Tim Fawssett – Chair. Cavendish Road SHS LCC

One Week Left to Donate to the Cav Rd Canned Food Drive to support SecondBite

SecondBite rescues good quality, surplus food destined for waste from growers, manufacturers and retailers and distributes it free of charge to around 1,400 community food programs throughout Australia. In 2021 SecondBite rescued 26,761,113 kgs of food which would otherwise have ended up in landfill.

As an organisation dedicated to food rescue, SecondBite is primarily geared towards the rapid rescue and redistribution of fresh produce and perishables. This means that good quality, shelf-stable foods such as canned foods are always in short supply at SecondBite warehouses. At the same time, such items are continually in high demand among our Agency Partner network as they are easy and inexpensive to store, as well as readily adaptable to the wide range of circumstances faced by people doing it tough within our communities.

Previous Cavendish Road Canned Food Drives in 2020 and 2021 have seen more than 50,000 cans collected for donation to SecondBite. This year, with the support of Coles Greenslopes, Carindale, Coorparoo, and Mt Gravatt Plaza, we are looking to smashing all previous records and making an even greater positive difference to the lives of Queenslanders doing it tough this winter. We have place donation wheelie bins in each of these Coles stores to collect donations from shoppers.

Please donate to our 2022 Canned Food Drive by sending along canned food products with your student during Week 10 or by dropping them to student services.