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16 September 201616 September 2016

DEPUTY’S REPORTAs we move toward the end of Term 3 it’s a great opportunityto reflect on many of the events that have happened over theterm:

Not to mention our day to day business of Teaching andLearning.

The Year 12s are headed towards their last weeks of schooland are committing themselves to completing their studies. Atthe other end of our school, we have had visits from our PrimarySchools for Transition where the Year 5s and Year 6s have theopportunity to experience all our school can offer.

I would like to thank all staff, students, parents and communitymembers for your fantastic effort this term and I hope you allhave a safe and enjoyable break. I look forward to seeing youall in Term 4.

Please note that the school office will be closed from 4pm todayand will reopen at 8am Tuesday 4th October.

Derek Copelin, Deputy Principal

Term 3 concludes today, Friday 16th SeptemberTerm 4 commences, Tuesday 4th October

Student-free day (staff training day) Monday 17th October

SCHOOL WATCH 13 17 88

If you see anything suspicious at our school duringout-of-school time, please call the School Watch number.

Please don’t attempt to intervene.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEKCongratulations to the following Students of the Week:

Year 7 – Analyce Hamilton and Maddysn Walker for100% attendance for the year to date!Year 8 - Brook Hetherington and Crystal-Lee Walsh for100% attendance for the year to date!Year 9 - Jayden Walker, Mana Hill and Tayla Dunn forthe highest attendance for Year 9 for the year to date!Year 10 - Taye KennedyYear 11 - Alicia PolsenYear 12 - Kassidy-Rose McMahon

• Interhouse Athletics Carnival

• Biology Camp

• Dalrymple Trade Training Centre Expo and Open Day

• Formal

• Interschool Athletics Carnival

• Motivational Media presentation

• Year 9 Science Excursion

LIBRARY BOOKS AND TEXTBOOKSAccording to library records, there are still a number of studentswho have not returned set novels for this term. Could I pleaseask for parents’ help in locating and returning the overduebooks or cover the replacement cost if they cannot be found.Payment can be made at the school’s office.

As the end of the year is fast approaching all books, libraryand text, need to be returned before students leave for theChristmas holidays or, in the case of senior students, beforethey finish school this year.

After consultation with students, the library has recentlypurchased lots of new and exciting books. It is very pleasing tosee so many students are keen readers and active users of theschool’s library.

Carol King

Students relaxing and enjoying readingStudents relaxing and enjoying reading

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

AMEB

Results are in. All students should be very proud of theirachievements. Our examiners this year were Dr PhilippaRobbinson (Woodwind) and Mr Ivan Cocking (Brass). Just 5years ago, we struggled to get anyone to come out to ChartersTowers, now we have 3 full days of exams, with two very highlyskilled and qualified examiners. It’s a great achievement. Toavoid the nasty August rush, our exam period will be broughtforward in 2017 to May, to ensure students have the optimumchance of succeeding. Work will commence in Term 4 this yearto prepare students for the next round of examinations.

Grade 7 AMEB – B Credit - Sophie Baron (Flute) and C+Pass - Jordan Dietrich (Alto Saxophone)Grade 6 AMEB – B Credit - Vanessa Richter(Euphonium)Grade 5 AMEB – C Pass - Emily Pankhurst (AltoSaxophone)Grade 4 AMEB – A Honours - Georgia Richards (AltoSaxophone), B+ Credit - Aleisha Langburne (Trumpet),B+ Credit - Lachlan Dietrich (Trumpet), B+ Credit - DanielBrooks (Euphonium) C+ Pass - Riley Parrish (Trumpet),C Pass - Parker Warren (Clarinet).Grade 3 AMEB – A Honours - Mr. Haddon Mossley(Flute), C+ Pass - Jayde Miller (Alto Saxophone), C+Pass - Angela Walker (Flute)Grade 2 AMEB – A Honours - Holly Kitchen (Clarinet),B+ Credit - Chloe Wilson (Trumpet), B Credit JosephReid (Clarinet), B Credit - Emma-Jane Poustie(Trombone)Grade 1 AMEB – A Honours - Natalee Olver (Clarinet) AHonours - Kassidy-Rose McMahon (Flute)

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Festival of Bands

The 5th Annual Charters Towers Festival of Bands [FOB] willbe on October 13th at 6:30pm at The World Theatre for anentry of a gold coin donation.

Come and watch 155 Charters Towers musicians from Year2 to Year 12 make some amazing music; with each schoolpresenting an item before combining together to present a funfilled program.

Haddon Mossley, Director of Music

ARTS SHOWCASECharters Towers State High School would like to invite youto our Arts Showcase on Friday 21st October. This eveningwill consist of performances from drama, dance and musicstudents. We will also have an exhibition of both art and manualarts work. Our lovely hospitality students will be putting onnibbles during intermission for everyone to enjoy. We will evenhave a special teacher performance. Entry is a gold coindonation. Join us and celebrate the success of our students.

Kelcey Kirkpatrick, Teacher

SPORTCongratulations to the following students who were chosen torepresent Charters Towers at the Northern Region’s 13 – 19Years Athletics Trials at Townsville Sports Reserve on Friday2nd September.

16 years girls - Kyra Crombie - javelinOpen girls - Daisha Johnson - triple jump14 years boys - Troy Miller - long jump16 Years boys - Boden Moore-Reid – triple jump17 years boys - Bo Moore-Reid – triple jump and longjumpNash Lowis - 100m and javelin

Special congratulations must go to Nash Lowis who broke theNQ record held since 2001 of 69.25 metres. Nash threw anamazing 72.50 metres which placed him first in Boys 17 yearsJavelin and earned him selection to compete for NQ at theState Trials.

Congratulations also to Bo Moore–Reid who has also beenselected to represent NQ in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

Congratulations to the following students who were chosento represent Charters Towers at the Northern Region PrimarySchools’ Athletics Trials at Townsville Sports Reserve onTuesday 30th August.

Boys 12 Years - Joshua Rafferty - 100m, 200m, longjump, high jump, shot putGirls 12 Years - Kathleen Polsen - high jump andMaddysn Walker - shot put

Rugby Tenz is fast approaching and will be held at the BullsRugby Union Club on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October

(Week 2, Term 4). Parents are advised that all permissionshave been handed out and need to be returned before trainingoccurs. Students who are participating are required tocomplete a minimum of four (4) full contact training sessionsbefore playing. Head gear and mouth guards arerecommended to be worn by all participants during trainingand at games. If students are unsure of training days, pleasecontact Mr Matt de Brenni at the school.

I would also like to acknowledge the Open Softball team whodefeated ASSG in a thriller at State High last week. Well done.

Interschool Tennis and Softball will continue for 3 more roundsin Term 4, beginning the second week back.

TRY TIME!

On Tuesday 6th September, Charters Towers State HighSchool had their second seminar from the TRY TIME! Team.This visit included guest appearances from Matt Bowen (formerCowboys player), Gideon Mosby-Gela, Nick Lui-Toso andKaleb Fuimaono (under 20s), Cowboys support staff, some oftheir under 20’s players and also team members from YWAM(Youth With A Mission).

The aim of the Try Time! Seminars is to focus on relevant issuesin youth culture and empower students to bring about changein their lives and local communities. This is accomplished byraising awareness on specific topics, identifying personalconnection and challenging them on how to respond.

The second seminar focused on Active Lifestyles (Body Imageand Self Esteem). It was a successful day, with studentsfocused and engaged in all topics covered.

The next seminar will be held on 25th October and will focus onModule 3: Creating Goals (Values). Students are given tools tohelp them understand what it means to establish positive goalsand values in their life. (Holistic approach – Physical, Emotional,Intellectual, Spiritual.)

Matt Bowen and the Cowboys were a hit with studentsMatt Bowen and the Cowboys were a hit with students

Tri Charlies Trousers Triathlon Festival

http://freeradicalstribe.com.au/tri-charlies-trousers/4589819957

Matt de Brenni, Sports Coordinator

Softball

The goal we have been working towards for the last twelvemonths has finally been achieved. David has slayed Goliath.Last Thursday in an epic three innings game the girls OpenState High Softball Team defeated ASSG in a nail biting 4to 5. The game was made with a fantastic catch by CrizalynBenavente , Stephanie Lowe’s amazing big hitting and AliciaPolsen’s enthusiasm. All this was achieved with only sevenplayers (2 players down). Derek Copelin has promised to

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sponsor our team to purchase snazzy new socks to rival theprivate schools, if we can continue this winning streak.

Well done team, couldn’t be more proud; new socks here wecome!

Coach: Louise Halfpenny, Assistant Coach: Gen Salat

SPOTLIGHT ON THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Year 7

At this point in time the Year 7 cohort is at 87.4 percentattendance, almost reaching our goal of 95%. 31 students thisterm have reached the school goal of 95 percent, no more than2 major behaviours and will be attending the rewards sessiontoday. A special mention to Maddysn Walker and AnalyceHamilton who have achieved 100% attendance for the year todate.

Year 8

At this point Year 8 is at 87.87 percent for attendance. 41students this term have reached the school goal of 95%, nomore than 2 major behaviours and will be attending the rewardssession today. A special mention to Brook Hetherington andCrystal-lee Walsh who have achieved 100% attendances forthe year to date.

Year 9

At this point in the year, Year 9’s attendance is at 86.02percent, with the largest amount of absences due to illness. 26Year 9 students have reached the school goal of 95% and nomore than 2 major behaviours and will be attending the rewardssession today. A special mention to Tayla Dunn, Mana Hill andJayden Walker for having the highest attendance in Year 9 forthe year to date.

A big thank you to all parents and guardians who, by reportingstudent absences, have helped us track our students’progress. Together, we are sure we can reach our 95%attendance target next term.

Louise Halfpenny and Kelcey Kirkpatrick, Junior YearLevel Coordinators

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMWe’ve had a fantastic term in the SEP. We went to theChallenge Games in Townsville, participated in the schoolathletics carnival and sent a few students to the interschoolathletics carnival. Our Senior students have been completing acooking unit and our Junior students have enjoyed doing someDrama with their peers.

Next term we have a Parent Information Meeting for currentYear 6 students with a disability who will be joining our school

next year. This will be held on Thursday 20th October from4pm.

Have a great holidays and congratulations to all students forcompleting such amazing work this term. Keep it up!

Lorena Goll, Head of Special Education Services

REEF GUARDIANOn 12th September Caleb Binns, Taliesin Pankhurst, SophieBarron, Harmony Barath and Dagne Bering travelled toTownsville for the Reef Guardians’ Future Leader EcoChallenge. Despite a delay to the day due to the heavy rain,students conducted their water quality tests in the comfort ofTownsville State High School’s hall. Students analysed waterfrom 3 local sites taking note of anomalies in the data and tryingto find causes and solutions.

The day then proceeded with guest speakers with a varietyof backgrounds explaining their unique paths to their currentscientific careers. The day ended with a panel discussion withmore environmental scientists discussing the impact of climatechange on coral bleaching in The Great Barrier Reef.

Carl Brough and Selena Komodzinska, Teachers

Year 12 students at the Reef Guardian ChallengeYear 12 students at the Reef Guardian Challenge

SCIENCE IN PRACTICEThroughout Term 3, Year 11/12 Science in Practice (SIP)students have been working on a research report on mines,mining and rehabilitation. The task was to research and presenta report on the mining of a particular product in Australia.The report includes strategies that the mine is implementingto rehabilitate mined areas and how the mine is miningenvironmentally in an acceptable way. Part of the task was alsoto write recommendations that will be presented on how miningcould be more socially and environmentally friendly.

On Tuesday 16th August all Year 11/12 (SIP) students spentthe day at Ravenswood exploring mines, mining andrehabilitation as part of their current research task. At that stagestudents were able to talk to a number of staff in the fieldwho were experienced about mines, mining and rehabilitation.While our students were on the field, they were really wellenagaged in the discussions with the Ravenswood staff interms of questioning and answering.

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A view of the mineA view of the mine

Deng Jurkuch, Teacher

GOLDEN OCTOPUS FOUNDATION

Supporting All Childhood Cancers

On Tuesday 13th September we had a very special visitor,Keely Johnson, who captured the hearts of everyone with herinspiring story. Keely had an awesome, brave little friend Cleoon stage with her and behind the scenes were their parentsCathy and Kirby.

The school went “GOLD for a day” with students dressingin gold and making kind donations to the Golden OctopusFoundation; a great success. Keely also entertained the schoolwith singing her song “Turn This To Gold” which she hasrecorded with Lee Kernaghan. Keely visited our school to helpraise awareness for Childhood Cancer and the Golden OctopusFoundation. This is a little bit about the Foundation and Keely.

The foundation commenced in April 2015 with a committedgroup of parents who have been touched by childhood cancer.The Golden Octopus Foundation was the dream of a younglady, Keely Johnson. While Keely was going through treatmentfor a rare childhood cancer she had the idea to form anorganisation that would help all children with cancer. There areeight groups of childhood cancer; hence OLLEE the Octopuswas born, with his eight legs representing each group. His armswill wrap around ALL children.

Lee Kernaghan is the organisation’s wonderful ambassador, atrue example of a wonderful Australian with his leading exampleto help Australians in need, especially those in regional areas.

They need to create awareness which, in turn, will raise muchneeded funds from all facets of government and industry to helpwith research. The main objective is to improve facilities such astelehealth services and funding for childhood cancer nurses inregional hospitals. Families have to relocate for long and shortperiods of time to major centres for treatment. Most familiesare separated, parents feel isolated and the financial burdens toboth families and our health system are enormous.

Keely’s saying is, “Let’s Go Gold Bright and Bold, So our Kidswill ALL Grow Old”, so let’s make a difference and raise themoney we need to help find a cure for a disease that is thebiggest killer of Australian children. Currently in Australia we lose3 children a week to a childhood cancer directly; many moreare lost due to the complications from out-dated treatments,

diluted adult chemotherapies and secondary cancers. Ourchildren and the next generation of Australians deserve betterthan this.

http://www.goldenoctopusfoundation.org.au

Donations can be made through the website.

Kylie Webber, KeelyKylie Webber, KeelyJohnson,Johnson,

Cleo and her MumCleo and her Mum

Keely sings to the assembledKeely sings to the assembledstudentsstudents

Kylie Webber, Youth Support Coordinator

G’DAY USA 2018An opportunity exists for students at our school to take part in a20-Day Cultural Exchange tour to the United States of America,travelling in January 2018 school holidays.

Travel with your school friends, live with an American familyfor 10 days. Visit Disneyland, Universal Studios, San Francisco,San Diego and an American School.

Please see Miss Benson for further information or phone EWT.

Toll Free Number: 1800 337 930 or (03) 9830 4545

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