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TERM 2 - 14 MAY 2020 NEWSLETTER 7

NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL Newsletter

Darryl Early Linda Stern Jade Wager

Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal

Phone (07) 4171 6444 Fax (07) 4171 6400 Student Absence Line (07) 4171 6460

Address 54 Elk Street Nanango Q 4615 PO Box 441 Nanango Q 4615 SMS 0427 932 656

Email theprincipalnanangoshseqeduau wwwnanangoshseqeduau

PRINCIPALS COMMENT

This week once again has been very different to past weeks and this probably is no surprise to you all

Back Into The Swing Of Things

The Year 11 and 12 students have returned to school and are well and truly back into the swing of things At this time

schools are still unable to have assembliesparades this meant the Skype Welcome Back Parade was a different

experience I emphasised that staff were very happy for our senior students to be back at school I imagine that some

parents may be thinking the same way I reminded these students of my mantra for 2020 ldquoMAKE IT HAPPENrdquo I also

stated the importance to settle back into routine as there is still major assessment due shortly for both Year 11 and 12rsquos

I highlighted the need for students to continue to look after their own well-being In this newsletter our Guidance Officer

Mandy Camfferman has included some relevant contacts for families to utilise if required A great article ldquoTips for Healthy

Eyesrdquo has also recently been sent to parents it has some really goods tips and advice for students

Formal

I advised the Year 12 students that the school has changed the eligibility to attend this years Formal The students were

given this information last Tuesday There are currently 2 proposal dates depending on the State Regulations Plan A is

September 11th and Plan B is the 20th November More confirmation information will be provided as we approach these

dates

Celebrating Success

At this time the proposed date for the calendar for our Celebrating Success event is on the 24th August providing once

again that restrictions have been lifted

Hygiene

I once again wish to remind parents and students of all the necessary hygiene requirements Hand sanitiser is available in

every room Please encourage students to wash their hands before and after classes The school classrooms and high

usage areas continue to be cleaned at least 3-4 times throughout the day I wish to acknowledge the great work that our

cleaners continue to do

Students Working From Home

I continue to encourage students working online at home I have seen some of the excellent resources teachers are

providing Please continue to communicate with staff through email or other platforms that we are using I have also

realised we have a number of potential film stars among our staff

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TARONG 54887 TAROMEO 48922 MANUMBAR 34965

PRINCIPALrsquoS COMMENT (continued)

John Hattie - Education Expert

I recently read an article by John Hattie who is a world renowned education expert The article related to students

affected by the Christchurch Earthquake where they could do no work at all for a full term He related this to the

Australian scenario

ldquoAustralian students could have a whole term out of the school year without falling significantly behind international

counterpartsrdquo

Coming Information

A number of decisions in relation to the return of school will be made this Friday 15th May I will communicate these

to the community once I have had confirmation

Darryl Early

PRINCIPAL

Unfortunately because of

this pandemic we had to

cancel our annual school

Cross Country event So

we decided to set up a

virtual challenge

From Wednesday 29th

until Friday 1st May we

saw an amazing number

of participants get

involved in this challenge

As well as students we

also saw masses of staff

hitting walking tracks

across the South Burnett

Participants used the

Strava App to record their running and walking over these three days but if you werent able to use Strava you could

still participate by recording your runs and sending through a photo of the route you had run your house and the

distance travelled to Mr Trace Participants earned points for their house for every kilometre run over the three days

The Strava App allowed the participants to compare times and distances making for a competitive field

Mr Trace recorded all distances on a spreadsheet which he used to calculate points and come up with the champion

house Results were

Mr Trace would like to thank students and staff for getting involved It was great to see this as a conversation starter

and reason to get away from our computer screens and be physically active during these difficult times

Wide Bay School Sport have also thrown down the challenge for an ISO Cross Country This is to find the fastest School

in the Wide Bay region and another excuse to get out and go for a run Note this is not a selection trial and

nominations must be completed over your age groups distance

If you or your student would like further information please email Mr Trace at ntrac0eqeduau

VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY

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TARONG 54887 TAROMEO 48922 MANUMBAR 34965

PRINCIPALrsquoS COMMENT (continued)

John Hattie - Education Expert

I recently read an article by John Hattie who is a world renowned education expert The article related to students

affected by the Christchurch Earthquake where they could do no work at all for a full term He related this to the

Australian scenario

ldquoAustralian students could have a whole term out of the school year without falling significantly behind international

counterpartsrdquo

Coming Information

A number of decisions in relation to the return of school will be made this Friday 15th May I will communicate these

to the community once I have had confirmation

Darryl Early

PRINCIPAL

Unfortunately because of

this pandemic we had to

cancel our annual school

Cross Country event So

we decided to set up a

virtual challenge

From Wednesday 29th

until Friday 1st May we

saw an amazing number

of participants get

involved in this challenge

As well as students we

also saw masses of staff

hitting walking tracks

across the South Burnett

Participants used the

Strava App to record their running and walking over these three days but if you werent able to use Strava you could

still participate by recording your runs and sending through a photo of the route you had run your house and the

distance travelled to Mr Trace Participants earned points for their house for every kilometre run over the three days

The Strava App allowed the participants to compare times and distances making for a competitive field

Mr Trace recorded all distances on a spreadsheet which he used to calculate points and come up with the champion

house Results were

Mr Trace would like to thank students and staff for getting involved It was great to see this as a conversation starter

and reason to get away from our computer screens and be physically active during these difficult times

Wide Bay School Sport have also thrown down the challenge for an ISO Cross Country This is to find the fastest School

in the Wide Bay region and another excuse to get out and go for a run Note this is not a selection trial and

nominations must be completed over your age groups distance

If you or your student would like further information please email Mr Trace at ntrac0eqeduau

VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY

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Challenge 1

In order to lose the excessive weight gained over

the lock down you implement the following rule

Every day you will roll a die and only if it rolls a 6

will you allow yourself a cake on that day

You start on Monday and roll the die

On which day of the week are you most likely to

eat your first cake

Explain your answer

BRAIN TEASERS TIME

Time to challenge ourselves with some fun problem solving especially if you are at home missing our Maths lessons

Just a reminder its not too late and you can still submit your solutions to the Brain Teasers published in the last

Newsletter I am getting a few correct responses but still waiting for someone who can get all three questions The

challenge is still on

Please email me your solutions on wxkok0eqeduau The student who can answer the most questions correctly in the shortest amount of time will win this competition

Enjoy

William Kok

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT -MATHSHPEE-LEARNING

Challenge 2

You are visiting your grandparents You spend half the

time doing your Maths homework a third of the time

sleeping and the remaining 35 minutes eating cake

How long is your visit

Explain your answer

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SOUTH BURNETT SUPPORT AGENCIES - FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER - Mandy Camfferman

This table outlines support agencies available in the South Burnett Due to Covid-19 some agencies will only be

offering phone and web services at present

Agency Contact Details Referral ProcessService offered Mental Health Support Bridges Counselling Service Kerrie Spicer

Phone 0439297879 Telephone Counselling Phone directly- available Monday to Thursday

Crew4Youth -care coordination for young

people up to the age of 25

Phone 1300003224 wwweachcomau

Phone service only Phone and leave a voice message or fill in a contact form on their website

page Your message will be responded to within 1 business day They deliver recovery-focussed individualised care coordination providing

comprehensive assessment care planning and linking with relevant services

Centacare Community

Connections

Phone 41625439 Telephone Counselling Family amp Relationship Counselling (all ages) and Sexual Assault counselling

service (girls 14 years and above boys 15 years and above)

Uniting Care Community Phone 41604600 Phone and face to face counselling (all ages) Phone directly

Lifeline Phone 131114 httpswwwlifelineorgau

Phone and web counselling (all ages) 24 hours a day Crisis support and suicide prevention Phone directly or contact online

Kids help line Phone 1800551800 wwwkidshelplinecomau

Phone and web counselling ndash up to the age of 25 years anytime Phone directly or contact online

Parent line Phone 1300301300 httpsparentlinecomau

Phone and web counselling for parents Available 8am to 10pm 7 days a week

Bushkids Phone 0428202609 httpwwwbushkidsorgau

Provides advice and education for families Individual and group therapy for

children (anxiety behavioural problems communication difficulties)

OnPsych Phone 1300659350 Telehealth ndash online video based service Mental Health support to all ages Referral from a GP required

Remote Therapy Phone 1300813307 wwwremotetherapycomau

Telephone and web therapy

Headspace Phone 1800650890 wwweheadspaceorgau

Phone and web counselling for young people aged 12 ndash 25 years and their

families

CTC Phone 41629000 httpssbctccomau

Family Support Services

USQ Psychology clinic Phone 46311763 Phone and web counselling $20 a session (negotiable)

Child and Youth Mental Health Phone 41629254 Email SBMHAODShealthqldgovau

Psychologistsrsquo services

CRAICCHS Phone 41636566 httpscraicchsorg

Mental health and wellbeing service for ATSI clients

Alcohol amp other drug services

Lives Lived Well Phone 1300971309 Liveslivedwellorgau

Phone and web counselling Alcohol drug and mental health counselling

Sexual assault

Laurel Place Phone 54827911 httpwwwlaurelplacecomauindexphp

Sexual assault counselling and support for all ages

Financial

CTC Money Management Phone 41627788

Rural Financial Counselling Phone 0448999742 httpswwwrfcssqorgau

Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland (RFCS-SQ) provides

free impartial confidential and responsive rural financial counselling services

Domestic Violence Services

DV Connect Phone 1800811811 httpwwwdvconnectorg

Provides emergency transport and accommodation as well as crisis counselling

and safety planning to help Queensland women men children and pets find

pathways to safety away from domestic family and sexual violence Call us

247

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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER - Mandy Camfferman

Please remember to

LABEL ALL STUDENT

CLOTHING

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CHAPPY CORNER - Miss Tracy

I have had some great conversations with students and parents over the last couple of

weeks I have caught up with some students while walking around the oval and others

through emails to just check-in It has been fantastic to hear from some of our school

community as ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Sometimes you may need to give yourself a

break and make a cuppa Please remember if you need to talk just give me a call - I am

always happy to listen I am available on Tuesdayrsquos and Wednesdayrsquos at school Our

Guidance Officer is also at Student Services and available for appointments I have some ideas to lighten up your day

Be Intentionally Aware Of Your Surroundings

By being fully in the moment and making observations you can really appreciate the greatness of the day and feel

more pep and energy Intentional awareness is imperative for anyone trying to brighten their day says Chicago

based therapist Chelsea Hudson LCPC Intentional awareness entails paying attention on purpose to certain mood

enhancing elements Take note of the weather Is the sun shining If it is stand facing the sun with your eyes closed for

a few minutes and feel the sunrsquos rays radiating warmth on your skin she suggests

Smell Some Flowers

According to experts being around flowers in your home or at work can lower levels of

stress and depression Certified holistic health coach and personal trainer Jen Bruno with

JB Fitness and Nutrition recommended over email with Bustle the inclusion of nature in

boosting wellbeing Purchase some flowers to keep around each day or simply walk past a

flower shop or garden in a park and smell the perfume Enjoying the scent and scenery can

make us relaxed and happier which will lead to a more positive outlook on the day

Lets Spread a Ray of Sunshine Cr Potter and Cr Duffrsquos have an initiative where they want the South Burnett to turn yellow hellip to spread ldquoa ray of

sunshinerdquo throughout the region ldquoWe want people and businesses to come on board like they did with Pinking Up

The South Burnettrdquo Cr Duff said

The pair thought it might also be a good way to keep children bored at home busy

Children at home at this time could do drawings colour-ins paintings take photographs hellip

A Facebook page Ray of Sunshine South Burnett has been set up where people can upload photos of their yellow

celebrations

ldquoWe want to put some smiles back on to peoplersquos facesrdquo Cr Duff said

ldquoThe theme is yellow we want people to decorate their homes inside and out Post pictures songs or anything to do with Sunshine Hope and Happiness ldquo

Chappy Challenge

My challenge to you this week is to get involved in the

South Burnett Council initiative Letrsquos spread some

happiness and hope around our community Maybe

while you are smelling the flowers see if you can find

some yellow ones and take a photo of them When you

are in that moment and feel the sun on your face take

a photo of your surrounds with the sun in the

background Maybe you could dress in yellow and feel

your mood change I would love for you to send me

some photos to tbish58eqeduau

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CHAPPY CORNER - Miss Tracy

I have had some great conversations with students and parents over the last couple of

weeks I have caught up with some students while walking around the oval and others

through emails to just check-in It has been fantastic to hear from some of our school

community as ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Sometimes you may need to give yourself a

break and make a cuppa Please remember if you need to talk just give me a call - I am

always happy to listen I am available on Tuesdayrsquos and Wednesdayrsquos at school Our

Guidance Officer is also at Student Services and available for appointments I have some ideas to lighten up your day

Be Intentionally Aware Of Your Surroundings

By being fully in the moment and making observations you can really appreciate the greatness of the day and feel

more pep and energy Intentional awareness is imperative for anyone trying to brighten their day says Chicago

based therapist Chelsea Hudson LCPC Intentional awareness entails paying attention on purpose to certain mood

enhancing elements Take note of the weather Is the sun shining If it is stand facing the sun with your eyes closed for

a few minutes and feel the sunrsquos rays radiating warmth on your skin she suggests

Smell Some Flowers

According to experts being around flowers in your home or at work can lower levels of

stress and depression Certified holistic health coach and personal trainer Jen Bruno with

JB Fitness and Nutrition recommended over email with Bustle the inclusion of nature in

boosting wellbeing Purchase some flowers to keep around each day or simply walk past a

flower shop or garden in a park and smell the perfume Enjoying the scent and scenery can

make us relaxed and happier which will lead to a more positive outlook on the day

Lets Spread a Ray of Sunshine Cr Potter and Cr Duffrsquos have an initiative where they want the South Burnett to turn yellow hellip to spread ldquoa ray of

sunshinerdquo throughout the region ldquoWe want people and businesses to come on board like they did with Pinking Up

The South Burnettrdquo Cr Duff said

The pair thought it might also be a good way to keep children bored at home busy

Children at home at this time could do drawings colour-ins paintings take photographs hellip

A Facebook page Ray of Sunshine South Burnett has been set up where people can upload photos of their yellow

celebrations

ldquoWe want to put some smiles back on to peoplersquos facesrdquo Cr Duff said

ldquoThe theme is yellow we want people to decorate their homes inside and out Post pictures songs or anything to do with Sunshine Hope and Happiness ldquo

Chappy Challenge

My challenge to you this week is to get involved in the

South Burnett Council initiative Letrsquos spread some

happiness and hope around our community Maybe

while you are smelling the flowers see if you can find

some yellow ones and take a photo of them When you

are in that moment and feel the sun on your face take

a photo of your surrounds with the sun in the

background Maybe you could dress in yellow and feel

your mood change I would love for you to send me

some photos to tbish58eqeduau

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PROGRAM NAME DAY LOCATION Week Beginning 11th May 2020

Week Beginning 18th May 2020

Week Beginning 25th May 2020

AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services

Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

SHB20216 Certificate II In Salon Assistant Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

UEE22011 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Wednesday Kingaroy Classes resume at Kingaroy campus

Classes continue on-campus

Classes continue on-campus

STUDENT SAFTEY ON CAMPUS

Our priority is ensuring the safety of our students and staff We have made modifications to some of our face-to-face

programs This is consistent with current industry practice

Here are some things that students can expect on campus

middot Deep clean and sanitisation of facilities prior to the recommencement of training on-campus

middot Access to soap dispensers water and hand drying facilities

middot On-campus signage promoting good hygiene practises and physical distancing

middot Social gathering locations and areas have been restricted

It is important to note that students will be expected to adhere to physical distancing measures outside of

classrooms ensuring distance between each other teachers and other students who may be on campus

Our teachers are to maintain physical distancing of at least 15 metres between school students on delivery sites In

cases where it is not practical to maintain physical distancing our teachers will ensure that appropriate personal

protective equipment is worn and that the risk has been assessed

ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES

While students are not currently able to borrow physical books from our libraries our library facilities remain open

for students to access computers Our on-campus food services will remain closed until further notice

If you have any questions regarding any of our TAFE at School programs please contact your TAFE at School Team

on phone

4694 1324 or gotafesouthwesttafeqldeduau

BACK TO TAFE

From 11 May 2020 TAFE recommenced face-to-face training for many of our TAFE at School students however some

students will continue to learn from home Please see below a comprehensive list of TAFE at School Programs for

TAFE Queensland South West outlining our training intentions for the next three weeks From Monday 25 May

onwards we anticipate having all TAFE at School students back on campus training with us in a face-to-face delivery

mode

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STANWELL APPRENTICE INTAKE FOR 2021

Stanwell (Tarong) Power Station will very shortly start advertising to Year 12 students for Traineeship and

Apprenticeship positions to commence at the Power Station in 2021

Stanwell has created an apprentice and trainee webpage that promotes their intake and provides some career

materials for candidates (cover letter resume and interview tips)

Stanwell has also developed an Expression of Interest Form for students By submitting an EOI they will have the

contact details of that particular student so that individual students can be notified when the Power Station

apprentice and trainee intake opens later in June

Any Year 12 student who is interested in applying for these traineeship or apprenticeships in 2021 should visit both

web pages for important details Providing an Expression of Interest (EOI) is very important so Stanwell can send

information about positions available directly to students so that they can stay up to date with application details and

key dates If any year 12 students have any questions regarding the process they can see Mr Snow in C Block for

details

Brent Snow

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT- SENIOR SCHOOLING VET HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BUSINESS

Donrsquot forget to LIKE Nanango

State High School on

Facebook to stay up to date

with important information

and School events

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TUCKSHOP

We are working towards a system where students and families order tuckshop either online or by ordering and prepaying before school starts

We are yet to finalise daily timelines for these services but both systems are now operating At the moment orders must be in before 900 am In the future we may move this to an earlier time Many families are enjoying the convenience of ordering and paying via our online app called Qkr This is a safe and secure app run by MasterCard It can be downloaded onto all devices Please see instructions below

For those who do not wish to use online ordering students are able to order and pay for their lunch prior to school commencing each day They simply go to the tuckshop and order when they arrive at school All orders must be in prior to the bell going for Form Students may pay via cash or EFTPOS

This system has great benefits to students as we are able to guarantee students their favourite lunch and avoid a long wait in the tuckshop queue

If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact the school on 41716444

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