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Bundaberg North State High School 2019
OUTSTANDING LEARNERS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
OUTSTANDING FUTURES
No. 2, February 20th, 2019
Principal’s Report… Week 3 was a busy week with so many school events. On Tuesday,
February 12th we held our annual Big Day Out for each year level.
Students were involved in a wide range of experiences that included
developing skills in teamwork, leadership, self-regulation strategies, and
a variety of education and physical activities. I would like to
congratulate all students who attended their Big Day Out at the day for
each year level was extremely successful. A big thank you to the Year
Level coordinators for organising and running the events.
On Wednesday 13th February we
presented leadership badges to our
year 12s and to our Senior Student
council members at our Annual Badge
Ceremony. Thank you to the parents
who attended to support the students.
I would like to congratulate all the Year
10, 11 and 12 students who have been
appointed to the Student council and
look forward to working with them
throughout the year.
On Friday 15th February we held our swimming carnival.
Although the day started with dubious weather we enjoyed a
rain free day with excellent participation and behaviour from
all students who attended. A big thank you to Mr Thatcher
for organising an outstanding carnival and to the House and
Sports Captains and staff for their assistance on the day.
Students who excelled on the day in competitive events will
be contacted to represent North at the Bundaberg District
Carnival (BDSSS) that will be held at Norville Pool on Monday
4th March from 4.00pm. We wish all our swimmers the best
of luck as they compete against the district schools.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Supportive school environment
At all times we aim to provide a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for students and any situation
that threatens the safety and wellbeing of students or others in the school community is treated extremely seriously
and dealt with as a matter of priority in line with our Responsible Behaviour Plan for students that is developed in
consultation and support of the P&C.
Finally, I would like to encourage all parents to attend our Student Led Conference and Parent/teacher/student
interviews on Thursday 28th February. All students have been working on developing their My Big Picture Plan and I
invite all parents to accompany their student to meet with their RAS teacher and up to 2 subject teachers to discuss
targets/goals and progress. Details for how to make an appointment time will be emailed to you or you can call the
office 41 300 222 to make an appointment. I encourage all parents to attend and take part in the discussions with
your student and teacher so that we are working together on improving outcomes and reaching potential.
I look forward to seeing you on 28th February.
Robyn Kent Click the picture to take you to the SOBS booking site
Warm regards
Robyn Kent
PRINCIPAL
Uniform requirement for SHOES
Please refer to the uniform expectation below for student footwear at school.
Please ensure students are wearing plain black leather/vinyl shoes. For
workplace health and safety, students need to be wearing protective
footwear. Mesh and canvas shoes are not part of the uniform. Students
without correct footwear will not be able to participate in practical activities
eg not able to enter the Industrial Design and Technology (ITD) workshops and
therefore will need to change subjects if they are unable to complete practical
work. We want to be able to help you if you have any issues with purchasing
correct footwear. Please contact the year level coordinators if there are any
concerns with the uniform and we will assist you where possible. Students
should see their year level coordinator to obtain a uniform pass for the day if
they have a uniform concern.
AGM – P&C
The Annual General Meeting of the Bundaberg North State High School P&C will
be held on Thursday, March 14th. The AGM starts at 6pm and will be followed by
the monthly P&C meeting. We would love to see some new faces as well as
welcoming all those who regularly attend.
The meeting will be in the A block conference room, North High, 9 Marks Street.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Student-led conferences – term 1
On Thursday, 28th February (week 5), North High will be holding student-led conferences, where
your student will present their My Big Picture Plan to you. The My Big Picture Plan asks the
students to review their previous results, set goals for the coming semester, and make an action
plan to achieve those goals. Using this process allows students to not just think about their goals, but also to write
them down and present them in a formal setting to you and to their RAS or core teacher.
The evening will run from 3:30pm to 6:15pm. Bookings are made through the SOBS link found on the school website.
Each conference runs for 15 minutes.
If you have multiple student conferences to attend, we ask that you leave a 15 minute period between bookings to
allow for conferences that run over time, and travelling between rooms. Conferences will be held in your student’s
usual RAS classroom, or core classroom for year 7s.
In contrast to previous years, the student-led conference evening will also see teachers available for subject specific
discussions, where these are related to a student’s goals.
Bookings for subject teachers can be made by phoning the Bundaberg North SHS office, after a student-led conference
booking has been made.
Website link: Bundaberg North State High School
BNSHS Ph: 413 00 222
Chaplaincy support
The Bundaberg North State High School community would like to acknowledge and express our appreciation to the St John’s Lutheran Grace Fund for their generous financial support of the school chaplaincy program. This has enabled SU Qld to increase our chaplaincy service by an extra day each week thus introducing a female chaplain Kelly Giles to the team. We are excited to have Kelly working alongside existing Chaplain Terrence Hawes.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Meeting the Governor
On the 12th February, we had the exciting and honourable opportunity of attending an afternoon tea at the Burnett Riverside Hotel hosted by the Governor of Queensland, Honourable Paul de Jersey and his wife. We attended this event alongside Nakita Geiszler, our Indigenous student representative, and our principal, Miss Robyn Kent, to gather and celebrate the spirit of Bundaberg alongside Governor Paul de Jersey. Other schools leaders and Bundaberg representatives also had the privilege of attending this event. We were given the opportunity to introduce ourselves to various school leaders and Bundaberg council members, to share our visions for the current year and build connections within our community. Governor De Jersey declared his enthusiasm towards the city and people of Bundaberg, and quickly attended to greeting guests and getting to know the heart of this city. We felt extremely lucky to have the chance to speak to Governor De Jersey (as well as take photographs) and he asked us about ourselves as well as our plans for the year and our future. Overall, the Governor’s event was a lovely experience that allowed us to proudly represent our school, as well as build connections and contacts with not only representatives from neighbouring schools,
but also Bundaberg Regional Council members. Although it was a much more professional setting than Blake and I are used to, having afternoon tea with members of Bundaberg and the Governor of Queensland was an incredibly enlightening and exciting experience. It was a great way to gather the community! - School captains - Hanna Sahlberg and Blake Saffy
Dental van visits North High
The Mobile Dental Clinic will be starting at North High in about 3 weeks’ time. The School Dental Service will be offering a free dental examination and dental treatment to all students that return their Offer of Treatment form. Students had received a form in their RAS class this week. All forms must be completed in ink. Once the form is returned, our friendly Administrative Officer will ring the parent/legal guardian to arrange an appointment. Please note: A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST ATTEND the first appointment as the way we deliver our service has changed. For the 1st appointment the parent /guardian must attend – after that a responsible adult can attend or if after discussion with the operator at the first appointment, you are happy for your child to attend from class themselves, this can occur. Sometimes there is important paperwork you will need to sign. We understand there will be exceptions so please discuss with us. We are asking you to attend once every 2 years. If your child is sick and needs to attend a doctor or hospital (which is often more than 2 years) you need to be present. Please work with us so we can deliver the best care to your deserving child. Thank you
School Dental Service
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Swimming carnival
The day dawned overcast and gloomy but spirits were high and excitement was in the air at Norville Pool on Friday. Some raced for their house, some raced for a personal best and some just had a great time at the annual swimming carnival. Results will be published in a future newsletter.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Girls Academy News
It has been an exciting few weeks for the Bundaberg North Girls Academy. Our enrolments have been coming fast and this has provided another level of support for our new comers in their transition to Bundaberg North State High. New friendships have been formed and our academy leaders embraced all our new arrivals and made them feel very welcome. Our year kicked off with the Girls Academy Induction Camp. The year 7, 8, 9 and 10s went to the Riverside Retreat for an overnight stay where they participated in a number of team building activities which was an total blast. We have also launched our boxing program with the PCYC and this is an absolute hit with the girls. The program promotes ‘discipline, respect and humility’ and will run every Friday at big lunch throughout the term. Our personal training and swimming class on Wednesday and Friday Basketball at the PCYC have also started and will be this term’s afterschool school sport program. The Girls Academy will be sure to keep you posted on our awesome upcoming events throughout the year.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
School photo day – Thursday, February 28th.
Bundaberg North State High School School Photography Date: 28-Feb-19
ONLINE ORDER CODE: XRE VMX 8E2
Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=XREVMX8E2
Dear Parents, School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope given to your student in the first days of school. Important Information:
● School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school* ● Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now
● Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day ● Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken ● Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)
*Sibling photographs (if available) must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school.
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Bundaberg North State High School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback Or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments Or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at-
P&C News – Backpacks for sale
The North High P&C have excellent quality student backpacks available for sale.
The Genius Tuff-backpack has three zippered compartments, with reflective
piping on the front panels and very durable, and guaranteed to last. There is a
life-time manufacturer’s warranty. It also has anatomical back systems for
better lumber support and made of water-repellent duragarde fabric and quality
zips. They are very comfortable to wear.
They can be purchased through QKR and the canteen and cost $70.00. The QKR
online ordering for these bags, or canteen items such as morning tea and lunch
is available via https://qkr.mastercard.com/. Register and start ordering
your child’s delicious morning tea/ lunch before 9am each school day.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Sporting success
Congratulations to the following students who were successfully selected into Bundaberg teams. They will now trial for Wide Bay on Thursday 28th February.
Kori Pope- Cricket Ruby Rowlands- Cricket Alice Prichard – Cricket
Skye Nute – AFL Dakohta Soden – AFL
Emily Askew – Softball Jackson Paul – Tennis
A word from our School Captains Week 3 of the school year was full of exciting events and activities that allowed our students to start off the 2019 school year in a fun and exhilarating way! On Tuesday 12th of February, each grade at North separated into their individual grade groups to attend the ‘Big Day Out’. Being part of the grade 12 ‘Big Day Out’, we saw the entire year group collaborating and working together to build important team-work skills and further develop our relationships. According to all reports, each grade group’s ‘Big Day Out’ was a great success, and we couldn’t be any happier! Just 3 days later, and the first major sporting event was upon us!! On Friday 15th of February, our school held our annual swimming carnival. We saw many students participating and spending the day having fun, collecting points for their houses and spending time with friends. This week’s events would not have been possible if it weren’t for all the staff involved, as well as many of our student leaders, specifically our sports captains and house captains. Great work, everybody!
- Hanna Sahlberg and Blake Saffy (School Captains)
Introducing…..
This section is new to our newsletter. We will showcase students and introduce them to the school community.
Trent Potter
Trent is a current year 12 student whose chosen sport is unique to the
norms that are practiced at school. Trent’s sport is sailing.
He’s been sailing for ten years and is currently a part of the Bundaberg
Sailing Club and participates in various regattas throughout the year.
Trent has competed at state and national regattas and at his last
regatta at Lake Sampson vale he placed first. He also said that he
enjoys the trill of sailing, especially when the wind in gusty.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
DATES TO REMEMBER
Summer sport starts Various locations Wednesday, 20th February
Lions Youth of the Year St Marys, Barolin St. 5pm Wednesday, 20th February
Wide Bay School Sport Cluster 1 Trials Thursday, 21st February
Medieval Day School Friday 22nd, February
School photo day All year levels Thursday, 28th February
Student led conferences RAS teachers / Year 7 teachers Thursday, 28th February
BDSSS Swimming Carnival Norville Pool Monday, 4th March
School Council AGM Conference Room, Administration
Block – 6pm Thursday, 14th March
P&C Meeting Conference Room, Administration
Block – Following AGM Thursday, 14th March
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Click on the picture for more information
Are you interested in a career in the Defence Force?
Tuesday, 19th March 6pm – 8pm
Young Australian Hotel (click the picture for more info)
Are you interested in joining the Australian Army Cadets?
Click on the picture for more information.
P&C AGM and Meeting Thursday 14th
March 2019, 6.00pm.
All welcome!
Marks Street, Bundaberg Q 4670 Ph (07) 41300222 [email protected] http://www.bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au
Bundaberg Regional Council Youth Month
Art Exhibition
Closes 24th April 2019
Bundaberg Regional Council Youth Month
April activities
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