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11 June 2019

Date ClaimersDate Claimers

An Evening of ShakespeareAn Evening of Shakespeare

Thursday 13 June 2019

Proserpine State High School Multie-Purpose Hall

6:30pm for 7:00pm start

Admission $5 each

For more information, see the poster under Faculty News "TheArts News".

Care CarnivalCare Carnival

Friday 14 June 2019

Come dressed in your house colours to participate in the bestday of the year and get points for your House Cup!

Year 6 Transition DaysYear 6 Transition Days

ProserpineProserpine - Wednesday 19 June

Cannonvale,Cannonvale, BloomsburyBloomsbury andand HamiltonHamilton IslandIsland - Thursday 20June

P & C MeetingP & C Meeting

This month’s meeting will be held on WednesdayWednesday 1919 JuneJunein the Student Advisory Centre meeting room beside theAdministration office starting at 6pm.

2019 Show Whitsunday Holiday2019 Show Whitsunday Holiday

Friday 21 June 2019

Principal PerspectivePrincipal Perspective

Care CarnivalCare Carnival

The calendar event not to be missed in the school year is fastapproaching!

Our annual Care Carnival will be held this Friday 14 June. CareCarnival is a day for students to interact, compete and engagewith other students from across the school through the schoolscare group structure (Cook, Flinders, Kennedy and Oxley).Participating in various games and events throughout the day,students have the opportunity to bond and demonstrate theirhouse spirit. Students have two clear expectations – HAVE FUNand PARTICIPATE!

Queensland Schools Volleyball CupQueensland Schools Volleyball Cup

Congratulations to our Junior Girl's Volleyball Team whorecently competed in the Queensland Schools Cup - Division 1Grand Final in Toowoomba and took out the GOLD Medal! Therewards of hard work and an immense amount of practice paidoff for these young ladies. In another outstanding achievementSasha Templeton was named the “Most Valuable Player” forthe tournament.

Recognition to our Boy's Team who competed stronglythroughout the tournament and represented their school withpride.

Credit also goes to our dedicated staff who are training ourstudents to compete at this level and providing opportunitiesfor them to engage in their passion of sport. Special mention toMiss Kate Thomson, coach of the U15 Girl's Team.

Assessment ScheduleAssessment Schedule

As we approach the final weeks of Semester 1, it is crucial thatstudents focus attention towards the completion of assessmentin their respective subjects. It is important that studentsdedicate and commit personal time to consolidate their learningand achieve their potential. I have spoken in the past about theneed for a positive attitude towards learning and not settlingfor the “close enough, is good enough” approach to theiracademic success. Rather striving to ensure that everyindividual demonstrates the vast knowledge and skills they haveacquired throughout their schooling.

The SchoolTV article and link below will assist further inproviding students and parents with helpful information at thisextremely busy time of the year.

https://proserpineshs.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/exam-jitters

Exam Jitters!!!Exam Jitters!!!

Setting a schedule is vitally important. Students need toschedule everything from sleeping and eating, to studying andexercising. It is one of the best ways to manage inevitable examstress. Students need to look after themselves when they havebig demands in their life.

When it comes to productive study, sometimes less is oftenmore. It is recommended that students hit the books in50-minute stints, broken up by 15-minute breaks. This gives thebrain, and body, a rest. Adolescents will often underestimatethe amount of sleep they need. Getting enough sleep is key tosuccessful study practices.

Research shows that physical activity also has a very positiveimpact on mental wellbeing. Eating well is another crucial factorto maintaining concentration and staying focussed on the taskahead.

Student AttendanceStudent Attendance

I continue to stress to parents the need to place attendanceas a priority in their child’s schooling as we commence thesefinal weeks of the term. Research shows that students whohave good patterns of attendance are more likely to achieve atschool. If students aren’t at school or don’t stay the whole day,they are missing valuable lessons and creating gaps in specificsubjects.

If you wish to discuss your child’s past absence from school orattendance notifications you may have received, please makecontact with the relevant Year Coordinator or Deputy Principals.

Deputy's BitsDeputy's Bits

Senior SchoolingSenior Schooling

Spotlight on the Dual Senior SystemsSpotlight on the Dual Senior Systems

This fortnight’s spotlight is focusing on tertiary entrance. From2020, the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) willreplace the OP as the standard pathway to tertiary study forYear 12 students in Queensland. The ATAR is a finer grainedrank order of students than the OP and is commonly used inother states and territories. It’s a number between 0.00 and99.95 with increments of 0.05, whereas the OP consists of 25bands. The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) willbe responsible for calculating students’ ATARs. Following is alink to the QTAC site where you will find resources explainingthe new system for tertiary entry.

https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar-my-path/atar

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SpotlightSpotlight onon thethe newnew SeniorSenior AssessmentAssessment PolicyPolicy –– YearsYears 10,10, 1111and 12and 12

Drafts – what are they, their purpose, submission requirements,ramification of non-submission and more!

PleasePlease note:note: Some variations of the assessment policy apply toYear 10s. The intention for Year 10s is to education and provideopportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required tomeet the expectations of this policy during Years 11 and 12.

QCE AttainmentQCE Attainment

Under the new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)system, credits are accrued (secured) at the completion ofeacheach unit – Unit 1 & Unit 2 (normally Year 11) and as a pairpair

for Units 3 and 4 (normally Year 12) for General and Applied(Essential) subjects. In addition to this, students who completea VET qualification can also attribute credits towards a QCE.For some students this may be as early as Year 10 when astudent completes a Certificate I level qualification offered as aYear 10 elective.

Please be aware unsuccessful (unsatisfactory) outcomes atdifferent junctions CANCAN still lead to a student successfullyattaining a QCE upon completion of Year 12. However,depending on the number of unsatisfactory units carefulplanning and consideration will need to be given to devisea plan that allows a student to still meet minimum QCErequirements by end of Year 12. Ultimately, students need to beactive participants in their own learning and take responsibilityfor their own progress. This means engaging fully in theirprogram of instruction by attending school everyday,completing set curriculum work and seeking assistance foraspects of their work they are finding challenging. Students mayalso need to review their subject selections to ensure they arein the rightright subjects for the rightright reasons.

Curriculum RemindersCurriculum Reminders

ReportingReporting

Reports for seniors will be emailed to parents/carers on Friday19 July (Week 1, Term 3). I encourage parents/carers tocontact the school at any time to discuss your child’s progress.Proactive measures are always better than reactive measures.

Subject ChangesSubject Changes

Year 10 students are encouraged to confirm Semester 2electives by coming to see me see me before/after school orduring lunch breaks to review subject selections.

Year 11 students and parents/carers are encouraged to bereviewing student progress as Unit 1 concludes. Subjectchanges can be made now in preparation for the beginning ofUnit 2 should it not have already started for the new subject.

Year 12 Assessment BlockYear 12 Assessment Block

Year 12 assessment block starts next Wednesday 19June andconcludes Wednesday 26 June. Students who haveoutstanding VET competencies are required to be at schooleach day until they are fully up-to-date with their coursemodules.

Expectation RemindersExpectation Reminders

Dress CodeDress Code

As winter has now officially begun, students and parents/carersare reminded of the school dress code for winter. Wintergarments consist of:

• A draft is a preliminary version of a student’sresponse to an assessment instrument.

• A draft can be used to provide feedback on aresponse as well as to authenticate student’s ownwork.

• Type of draft depends on the subject andassessment technique e.g. presentation, rehearsal,etc.

• Feedback is provided on a maximum of one (1) draft;the more comprehensive the draft the better thefeedback. Some subjects may only give feedback ona plan.

• Drafts may form part of the final assessmentinstrument evidence should a final version of theassessment not be submitted by the due date.

• Drafting is a consultative process not a markingprocess.

• Drafts must be submitted directly to the classroomteacher or administration office by 3:15pm on thedue date.

• Drafts sent electronically are strongly recommendedto request a ‘delivery’ or ‘read receipt’ from theteacher.

• Technology problems are not a reasonable excusefor late or non-submission of drafts. It’srecommended students regularly back up work in atleast two (2) different locations.

• Drafts not submitted by due date will not receivewritten feedback unless extenuating circumstancesapply.

• Non-submission or incomplete draft ramifications:-- limits feedback opportunity to verbal feedback;- application of classroom-based strategies to ensureprogression towards assessment task completione.g. lunchtime tutorials/detentions;-- recorded behaviour incident for failure to engage inprogram of instruction/non-compliant with schoolroutine;-- contact with parents/carers;-- possible progression to next stage of enrolmentcancellation if student is in post-compulsory phase ofeducation.

• Black jumper or cardigan with embroidered schoollogo

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Please note black or denim coloured jeans are notnot acceptable.

On the rare occasion when a student genuinely needs to weara non‐uniform item of clothing a permission note from a parent/carer must be presented to the Care Group teacher. Thestudent will be issued with a uniform pass, which is a temporarymeasure. Students who frequently come to school innon‐uniform clothes will be offered appropriate uniform itemsfrom the school’s second hand supply and/or issued alunchtime detention. School is the place of ‘work’ for studentsand they need to ensure they have the correct uniform asthey would be expected to have of any workplace they areemployed.

Have a safe and enjoyable fortnight,

Junior Secondary NewsJunior Secondary News

At the beginning of this term we faced the prospect of anothervery busy term. Not something that anyone looks forward togiven the nature of school and family life. However, from mypoint of view I am surprised at how quickly the term has passedand now we face the final three weeks of term with theknowledge that a two week holiday is just around the corner.

However the message is exactly that … holidays have notyet arrived and the focus remains on following the coreexpectations of the school. On year level parades, coordinatorsare delivering the same message to students – stay focused sothat we can all end the term on a positive note.

On year level parades last week students were reminded ofa number of the school expectations. Year level coordinatorsreminded students:

Year 9 Magnetic Island CampYear 9 Magnetic Island Camp

I had the pleasure of attending the Year 9 Magnetic IslandCamp in Week 6 of the term. I must say how enjoyable andrewarding it was to attend this event. I was most impressedwith the attitude, enthusiasm and behaviour of students as

they participated in the planned activities, although we did havesome adjustments to the program due to weather. It confirms,once again, what a great group of young people that we haveat Proserpine State High. Planning for the 2020 camp willcommence shortly, however for the camp to continue in thelong term, I would like to see a greater number of students takethe opportunity to attend.

A special thank you to those staff that attended and contributedto the success of these camps. It is a big commitment to beaway from family for this time and also to be away from classesat a busy time of the year.

Transition DayTransition Day

Next week, Proserpine State High School welcomes Year 6students from Proserpine (Wednesday 19 June) Cannonvale,Bloomsbury and Hamilton Island State Schools (Thursday 20June) for the first of their transition days. This day provides agreat introduction to secondary school for these students. Theaim of the day is for students to become familiar with the layoutof the school, to develop an understanding of school routines atProserpine State High School, to meet key staff members andto have the experience of an elective lesson at high school.

A huge thank you to the school leaders from Years 9 and 10who have offered their time to assist in the transition days.

I would also like to thank those Proserpin State High Schoolstaff who have volunteered to run elective lessons for thevisiting Year 6 students. At this busy stage of the semester,your time is greatly appreciated.

Later in the year, Year 6 students will participate in two furthertransition days at Proserpine State High School.

Care CarnivalCare Carnival

On Friday 14 June, Proserpine State High School Care Carnivalwill take place. Care Carnival is a highlight on the schoolcalendar and I look forward to seeing many Junior Secondarystudents becoming involved on the day. It certainly will be agreat way to end the term!

Culminating DayCulminating Day

There will be no general culminating day this term for Year 7

21st Century Projects.

UniformUniform

With the onset of the colder weather, a number of studentsare attending school in jumpers that are not compliant with the

• Long black dress pants

• Black track pants with polo shirt

• Plain black tights for females under formal skirt

• Senior jersey for Year 11 and 12 students only.

• Phones are off and out of sight during class time.

• Students are expected to be ready to commencework by the time the second bell rings.

• Students are expected to bring their own basicrequisites to class.

• Chewing gum is not permitted at school.

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uniform policy. Teachers will check uniforms during care group.Students who do not have the correct school uniform, includingjumpers, may be issued with a lunch time detention. Studentswho do have a valid reason for not wearing the correct schooluniform should provide a note from parents.

ReportingReporting

Over the next three weeks, students in Junior Secondary willbe completing final assessments for the term. Students shouldknow when exams are occurring and when assignments (draftsand final) are due. Once assessment is complete, teachers willbegin the process of compiling student reports for SemesterOne. These reports will be e-mailed home early in Term Three.

As you can see there is still a lot happening at Proserpine StateHigh Schol. I would like to remind parents and students thatschool concludes for Term 2 on Friday 28 June.

Senior Schooling NewsSenior Schooling News

Industry NewsIndustry News

H.E.R.O. ProgramH.E.R.O. Program

Congratulations to our 6 students who were successful in theirapplication and interview for the James Cook UniversityH.E.R.O (Health – Explore the Realm of Opportunity) Programat the Mater Hospital in Mackay. Cody Stevens, Warrick Watts,Jade Mitchell, Taylor Koolman, Jessica McDiarmid and MollyPepper were part of a group of 40 students who were chosenfrom 1000 applicants to attend the 2-day program. Thestudents thoroughly enjoyed this 2-day program which coveredmany and varied areas of the hospital and allied health fields,assisting them to clarify their future career possibilities.

Would You Like to be a Teacher?Would You Like to be a Teacher?

FutureFuture TeachersTeachers BursaryBursary AvailableAvailable ForFor YearYear 1111 AndAnd 1212StudentsStudents

Senior students who want to become a teacher can receivefinancial support to help fast-track their teaching degree.

Eligible recipients can:

http://bit.ly/FutureTeachersBursary

WouldWould YouYou LikeLike anan OpenOpen WaterWater PadiPadi CertificateCertificate andand upup toto 44Points for Your QCE????Points for Your QCE????

Applications are available for students in Years 11 and 12 toenrol in Certificate II Outdoor Recreation. This includes the PADIOpen Water Diver Certification, First Aid Certificate and up to 4QCE points. The course will be run in the second week of theSeptember school holidays.

This course incurs no charge through VET in Schools (VETiS)funding, however parents and students need to be aware thatyou can only access this funding once while at school. For moredetailed information please see Mrs Jolley in B4.

Work ExperienceWork Experience

If you are interested in completing work experience in the Julyschool holidays, please collect a form from B4. Don’t leave ituntil the last minute – you might miss out!!!

Wilmar Work Experience – Last chance to apply!!!Wilmar Work Experience – Last chance to apply!!!

• Complete tertiary subjects while finishing school

• Have the costs of those subjects covered.

• Receive up to $200 to help with other study relatedcosts.

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Applications for workexperience at Wilmar Sugar arenow available. This will involve5 days (Monday to Friday) inthe July school holidays andthe September/October schoolholidays for Year 10 to 12

students. Hours of work are from 7am to 3:16pm daily.Positions are limited and on are on an application basis. Fieldsinclude fitting and turning, boiler making, stores, laboratory,administration and engineering graduate. If students aresuccessful they will be required to attend a compulsory Millinduction at Proserpine State High School on Monday 17 June.

Successful applicants will have shown satisfactory results ineffort and behaviour on school reports.

Work experience students mustprovide their own work clothing:

Helmets, safety glasses and personal protective equipmentrequired to perform given tasks in a safe manner shall beprovided by the mill. Visit B4 for application forms.

Full Time EmploymentFull Time Employment

PlumbingPlumbingBredl’s Plumbing have an opportunity available to a youngperson for a full-time plumbing apprenticeship for an immediatestart. As a minimum requirement, the applicant must have theirP's Drivers Licence, be physically fit, able to work at heights,have an enthusiastic work ethic, honest and reliable.

To inquire further, or to submit your resume and cover letter,please email bredlplumbing@outlook.com, or phone Kirk on04673 34054.

Cold Rock Airlie BeachCold Rock Airlie Beach

Cold Rock are looking for a responsible and reliable schoolleaver with a happy disposition, who would be interested in afull time position. Suitable for someone who lives close to Airlie,as the position includes shared and split rosters. This personwould eventually need to be able to open the shop, cash up orclose the shop on their own, a driver's license would be of greatbenefit.

Please visit B4 for more information on the positions available,school based traineeships & apprenticeships, or workexperience.

Student Leadership ProgramStudent Leadership Program

Last week, Proserpine State High School inducted our firstround of students for 2019 to the Senior Leadership Pool.These students have undertaken introductory workshops intoleadership, followed by an application and interview processwhich saw them inducted into the prestigious role of SeniorLeaders. This is the first step on their journey to betterthemselves and our school through our school’s SeniorLeadership Program.

L-R: Kasey Hogan, Tui Taylor, Olivia Adam, Georgia Reid,L-R: Kasey Hogan, Tui Taylor, Olivia Adam, Georgia Reid,Jessica Pini, Emma Faletti, Carlo Urbano, Abbey Bennett, DatJessica Pini, Emma Faletti, Carlo Urbano, Abbey Bennett, Dat

Pham and Cody StevensPham and Cody Stevens

Faculty NewsFaculty News

• The clothing consists of longcotton drill work trousersand a long sleeved, highvisibility, cotton drill workshirt (local Op shops maystock these items)

• Shirts must be tucked into the trousers with sleevesrolled down and buttoned up

• All work experience students must wear steelcapped, all leather work boots (which they providethemselves)

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The Arts NewsThe Arts News

An Evening of ShakespeareAn Evening of Shakespeare

Student Support Services TeamStudent Support Services Team

Think U KNow Fact SheetThink U KNow Fact Sheet

Attached is a fact sheet on "Frequently Asked Questions: Youthask.fm". This sheet is for students and parents to read and learnabout the website.

https://proserpineshs.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/850/youth_ask_fm.pdf

Student Advisory CentreStudent Advisory Centre

From The Guidance OfficerFrom The Guidance Officer

Building ResilienceBuilding Resilience

All parents want what is best for their children. Sometimesthough, in our endeavour to protect our children, we takecontrol of a situation, and make decisions, that are not alwaysin our child’s best interest.

Michael Grose (Parenting Educator) talks of 7 resilience robbersthat reducesreduces a child’s development of resilience.

ROBBER 1 – Fight all their battles for them

This should be the last resort not the first option. We want ourchildren to have strategies that will help them manage difficultsituations.

Solution: Give kids the skills and opportunity to develop theirown resourcefulness. Remember there are always 2 sides to astory. Be the consultant not the problem-solver.

ROBBER 2 – Make their problem your problem

Sometimes adults can take too much responsibility for issuesthat are really up to the child to work out or decide.

Solution: Know when to make their problem theirtheir problem.

ROBBER 3 – Give kids too much voice

It is easy to go overboard and allow children too much of a sayin what happens to them. Remember you are the adult.

Solution: Know when to make decisions for kids and expectthem to adjust and cope.

ROBBER 4 – Put unrealistic or relentless pressure on kids toperform

Expectations about success and achievement are importantbut they must be realistic.

Solution: Keep expectations in line with a child’s ability.Excessive pressure can create mental health issues.

ROBBER 5 – Let kids give in too easily

Solution: Encourage kids to complete what they have startedand put in the best effort even if the results aren’t perfect, northe task significant.

ROBBER 6 – Neglect to develop independence

By teaching kids the skills to look after themselves you aresetting them up for life. Start early. Kids who have a senseof independence (but family readily available) feel good aboutthemselves and their abilities.

Solution: As a parent if you weren’t around what skills wouldyou like your child to have e.g. for younger – dressingthemselves, making something simple to eat, washing up,unpacking their school bag; for older – making their schoollunch, cooking, cleaning, using appliances.

ROBBER 7 – Rescue kids from challenging or stretchingsituations

When things are outside the comfort zone we tend to want toavoid them e.g. doing a presentation in front of others, schoolcamp. When you show confidence in a child and skill them up

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to face challenges you will not only help them to cope but theirabilities may even surprise them.

Solution: Overcoming challenges enables kids to grow andimprove.

In life there are many hardships that occur at any age. Byskilling up a child to deal with them effectively you will createindependent children that are mentally strong and resilient, andso able to enjoy life no matter what is put in their path. Isn’t thatwhat we want for all our children?

Adapted from Resiliency Robbers by Michael Grose

Senior Options BulletinSenior Options Bulletin

Go to the ‘Senior Info’ for Career Options 9 on the side panelto the left of the newsletter for information pertaining to careers,university updates, scholarships, plus much more.

Health MattersHealth Matters

WhichWhich ccareare groupgroup isis goinggoing toto bebe thethe MOSTMOST SUNSUN SMARTSMART comecome14 June?14 June?

Once again points will be given to each care group for eachstudent and their care group teachers who come to the SunSmart table WEARINGWEARING their OWNOWN:

SUN SAFE HAT;

SUN SAFE SHIRT;

SUNGLASSES

and of course APPLY SOME SUNSCREEN.

Any student who doesn’t want to participate in the day’s FUNactivities for whatever reason, talk to your care teacher and you

can help out on the Sun Smart table and get bonus points foryour care group.

Let’s have a SUN SMART CARE CARNIVAL and who knows…if you SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP now, you mightmight miss outon having melanomasmelanomas later on in life!!!

Don’t forget to bring along your water and DRINK UP!

How to Build ConfidenceHow to Build Confidence

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By Andrew FullerBy Andrew Fuller

For further information please contact me.

Yarning CircleYarning Circle

Weaving ClassesWeaving Classes

The Proserpine Indigenous Reference Group (PIRG) was invitedinto the school to run a weaving class for any studentsinterested in weaving. Local members Fiona Maze, Sue Westand Felicity Chapman set up in the Trade Training Centre toteach the students how to weave using natural resources fromplants, wool and other synthetics materials. Students wereshown how to make a wrist band using the basic technique ofweaving. It was good to see that the majority of the studentswere male and were really engaged in the weaving and lightdiscussions within each group. The real tester was going to thenext level of making a weave basket. This definitely separatedthe good from the average in weaving. Overall as an observer,it was good to see the students connecting with the PIRGmembers and not only getting advice with their weaving skillsbut building confidence in communication skills. A big thank youto Miss Mae Campbell-Emery for joining the lesson, who notonly learnt to weave but had the opportunity to get to know thestudents involved.

The following week the weaving continued at Proserpine StateSchool where the PIRG had organised with the school to filmFelicity Chapman working with volunteer students weaving inthe Multi-Purpose Hall. From the High School Tatiana Wereta,Malik Tabua, Jaroam Sciberris and Macauly Wake participatedand filmed weaving a wrist band and basket with some of theprimary students. Once again it looked good for both schools

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featuring cultural activities on display, stronger schoolrelationships, mentoring by Elders and senior and juniorstudents working as a team. In between the filming the studentshad fun weaving, coming up with nick names for each other,playing basket ball and getting to know the film crewinterviewing them. It was a long day but worth it and I would liketo thank all involved. You know who you are!

Deadly Choices ProgramDeadly Choices Program

At the start of Term 2 the Year 7s and 8s have been heavilyinvolved in the Deadly Choices program run by the MackayHealth Service and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander HealthUnit. The program aims to support participants in educatingand mentoring their families to lead a healthier lifestyle. Coveringtopics such as Leadership, Chronic Diseases, Smoking,Nutrition, Physical Activity, Healthy Relationships and HealthServices and Links. The program also includes fun games forstudents as a warm up or at the end of the lesson. We are stillwanting more Year 8 students to attend if they are interestedand it doesn't clash with other important lessons. Lookingforward to next week.

Senior Studies ScholarshipSenior Studies Scholarship

Applications opening soonApplications opening soon

Schools are encouraged to apply for 2020 QATSIF QCEScholarships for Year 10 or 11 Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander students.

Applications for the 2020 school year are open from 19 June to23 August 2019. The scholarships provide $1,000 per year tosupport the financial costs of senior studies.

Under the QCE Scholarship Program, QATSIF providestwo-year scholarship funding to support students commencingin Year 11. QATSIF funds successful schools which thenprovide scholarships to individual students. The intention ofthe funding is to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanderstudent retention in Years 11 and 12.

http://www.qatsif.org.au

NAIDOC Family Fun DayNAIDOC Family Fun Day

AboriginalAboriginal SummerSummer SchoolSchool forfor ExcellenceExcellence inin TechnologyTechnology andandScienceScience

Applications open todayApplications open today

ASSETS is a free nine-day summer school for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Year 10 students.THere are two summerschools held in January 2020. This is followed by a leadershipprogram after the completion of the summer school. Supportmay include advice and opportunities to participate incadetships or work placements within the science, technology,engineering and mathematics fields. Students will also have thechance to stay in touch with friends they made at the summerschool with a secure online forum for students to share newsand ideas.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Year 10 students whoare interested in science, technology, engineering ormathematics (STEM) are eligible to apply.

Students interested in applying for ASSETS open the linkbelow.

Applications close on Monday 24 June 2019.Applications close on Monday 24 June 2019.

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https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/Indigenous-STEM/Programs/ASSETS/ASSETS-UpcomingSS

See yah when I’m looking at yah.

Student WelfareStudent Welfare

Youth Club is Back!Youth Club is Back!

Held every Friday during lunchtime. Each month a newschedule will come out, outling activities and meeting locations.

If you are interested, please call into the Student AdvisoryCentre (SAC) to collect a schedule or see below.

JUNEJUNE

Date and TimeDate and Time What's HappeningWhat's Happening What to BringWhat to Bring

Friday 7th JuneFriday 7th June20192019

Lunchtime

School gym - shedbehind astrodome

GYM!!GYM!! Water bottle

Hat

Enclosed shoes

Friday 14th JuneFriday 14th June20192019

Lunchtime

Meet at StudentAdvisory Centre

(SAC)

Circle time/GroupCircle time/Grouptalktalk

Let's talk aboutthings that are

bothering us andwork together as a

group to find asolution.

Water bottle

Hat

Lunch/snack toshare with group

Friday 14th JuneFriday 14th June20192019

Lunchtime

School gym - shedbehind astrodome

GYM!!GYM!! Water bottle

Hat

Enclosed shoes

Friday 28th JuneFriday 28th June20192019

Lunchtime

Meet at StudentAdvisory Centre

(SAC)

Mandala colouringMandala colouring/anime drawing/anime drawing

It's the last day ofschool! Let's enjoy

some relaxingcolouring, drawing,

group talk andsnacks!

Water bottle

Hat

Pencil case/art diary

Lunch/snack toshare with group

Student AchievementsStudent Achievements

Ex-student Jemimah Thompson is heading to Yale!Ex-student Jemimah Thompson is heading to Yale!

Jemimah will be heading off to Yale inAugust to start her PhD. Jemimah washunted by Yale, UCLA, Oxford, andother universities but accepted Yale inthe end as it seemed to match herphilosophical interests the best. Hertuition is fully funded and has beenoffered a very generous living allowance.As their top applicant, she has also won

an additional stipend for the first few years. The PhD will take5-7 years to complete.

Jemimah graduated with honours from the Faculty of Arts atthe University of QLD with majors in English Literature andPhilosophy. She started with a joint degree in both science andthe arts, but despite getting “7’s” in mathematics and sciencefor the first 18 months, dropped the physics and mathematicsto focus on the arts. Every year Jemimah won subject prizesand Dean’s Commendations. UQ has also recently offered herthe University Medal for the Arts Faculty, which will be awardedin July.

A few months ago Jemimah presented to a National Bio-EthicsConference having won a national essay competition for a pieceshe wrote in her honours year.

In the next edition of the prestigious journal, History ofPhilosophy Quarterly, Jemimah will be published for the firsttime. She wrote an article derived from her honours thesison Descartes. It is uncommon for an honours student to bepublished, and it is probably this achievement which pleasesJemimah most of all.

What an incredible achievement, congratulations Jemimah,Proserpine State High School is extremely proud of you andyour accomplishments.

https://proserpineshs.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Performanceandachievements/Pages/Performanceandachievements.aspx

Sports SectionSports Section

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Care CarnivalCare Carnival

After a long and busy term it’s finally here: CARECARECARNIVAL!!!!!!!CARNIVAL!!!!!!!

On Friday of Week 8, Cook, Flinders, Oxley and Kennedy will dobattle for the prestigious Care Carnival Trophy. Show supportto your Care Group and House by wearing team colours andeither competing to win or just having a good time. CareCarnival is still a school day so attendance is compulsory.Don’t forget there are plenty of points up for grabs for the

House Cup. So come to school on FridayFriday 1414, dressed toimpress and ready to give your all for your Care Group on thebest day of the year!

Rugby LeagueRugby League

AirlieAirlie ActionAction ScaffoldingScaffolding YearYear 8’s8’s -- ProserpineProserpine vsvs MercyMercyCollegeCollege

The Year 8 Airlie ActionScaffolding Rugby LeagueTeam lost the Grand Final30–0 against Mercy College.In a very tough game againsta full strength Mercy Team,the boys were left physicallyand mentally exhausted.

Mercy’s tough defence and strong forwards were too much tohandle and they were able to make easy metres leavingProserpine to defend their line and kick early in attack to get outof their danger zone. All boys gave their all and when using theirshoulder to tackle proved, “the bigger they are the harder theyfall.” One of the stand out players was Iaden Fredrickson whoplayed the entire game in front row, continually took hit up afterhit up and defended strongly. Player of the tournament goes toXavier Ranginiwa–Thomas. Congratulations to the Year 7 boyswho stepped up to play in the competition as twelve year olds. Ilook forward to next year to see if we can go one step furtherand bring home the shield.

Thank you to all the boys for making a commitment to theteam and the school. Also to the parents who support theirchildren in playing School Boys Rugby League and make thelate night pickups.

2019 Airlie Action Scaffolding Year 8 Rugby League2019 Airlie Action Scaffolding Year 8 Rugby League

Front Row L-R:Front Row L-R: Darcy Milne and Jake Upston

SecondSecond RowRow L-R:L-R: Troy Briskey, Luke Pini, Kaylem Douthwaite,Blaide Plowright, Callum Edmondson, Thomas Raiteri andGrady Turner

BackBack RowRow L-R:L-R: Murry Hinton, Harry Moore, XavierRanginiwa–Thomas, Kai Grudy, Callan Simpson, IadenFredrickson, Braith Tetley, Corey Dwyer, Mitch Hinton and JettHiscox

Captain, Corey Dwyer gives thanks to his team, MercyCaptain, Corey Dwyer gives thanks to his team, MercyCollege, coaches, officials and most importantly the parents.College, coaches, officials and most importantly the parents.

Whitsunday MMA and Plasta Whitsunday Year 10sWhitsunday MMA and Plasta Whitsunday Year 10s

Proserpine v Northern BeachesProserpine v Northern Beaches

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And the winner is ……..!Proserpine State High School 12-Northern Beaches 0. TheWMMA/Plasta Whitsunday Year 10s came away with a verywell deserved premiership defeating a strong Northern Beachesside. The first half was a rugged affair highlighted by heavydefence from both teams. Our boys started nervously but werestill completing their sets in attack and very solid in defence. Wetried to play too direct down the middle of the field which suitedNorthern Beaches rushing defence but a few late forays torunners on the outside through the two Jack’s, Dwyer on theleft and Briskey on the right highlighted to the boys the damagethey could do if they could get on the outside. Nil all at halftimetold the story.

The second half started similar to the first in defence but inattack we started to find some width and some excellent ballplaying from Lachlan Edmondson, Jack Dwyer and AsherO’Donnell opened up space for Connor McDermid to exploit.He made a number of telling breaks and open field runs thatgave us great field position early in the half and resulted ina penalty in front of the posts which Michael Pettiford calmlykicked between the posts to post first points. 2–nil after 35minutes. After some great defensive work by Bailey Burgessand Malik Tabua forced a turnover, Brayden Harper put Connoraway again. If the boys had of spread the ball straight awaythey would have scored easily. Luckily two tackles later BenNosworthy snuck over from dummy half to score and give usa 6-nil lead after Michael missed the conversion. Captain DarcyTurner lifted further from what had been a strong game so farto lead the boys forward for the next 5 minutes with strongdefence, supported by Blake Hiscox, JJ O’Loughlin and Baileywhile Ashton Sinnott joined in with some excellent forwardrunning to gain metres. After another break down the left sideby Connor and then Jim Andrews the boys scored againthrough Asher O’Donnell after a nasty little kick from Braydenbounced in front of the defence and straight back into Asher’sarms who sprinted 4 metres to touch down. Darcy convertedto take the score to 12–nil. The boys finished off well withJack Briskey unlucky not to go right through the defence andscore, while Mr Reliable, Luke Handley completed a solid gamewith the final tackle right on fulltime. Grand final win completed!Trophy collected!!

Cane Country Tyres Open BoysCane Country Tyres Open Boys

Proserpine v Holy Spirit CollegeProserpine v Holy Spirit College

After much negotiation withHoly Spirit College in Mackaythe Cane Country Tyres OpenRugby League football teamtravelled down to Holy SpiritCollege on Wednesday

30 May to play the Grand Final. The game began at a franticpace which caught our players by surprise and after 5 minutesthey found themselves behind 12-nil. After finally managingsome composure the team finally managed some field positionand at the 12 minute mark Noel Waipape executed a perfectcross field kick which was plucked out of the air by JacobSturma for a try. Noel converted the try to make the score 12-6.The team then proceeded to dominate possession for the restof the half and 5 minutes before half time Jordy Miller went overin the corner to make the score. Not for the first time thisseason Noel Waipape slotted the conversion from the sidelineand the sides went to the half time break with the score being12 all.

The second half started in an extremely disappointing mannerwith prop Reagan Knight unfairly dismissed from the field inthe first 5 minutes leaving us one man down for the remainderof the game. The side then defended their hearts out withno score from either side until the last five minutes. They stillhad opportunities to score but just couldn’t get over the line.Eventually Holy Spirit slotted a field goal then Proserpine,through Dylan Hoffman, kicked their own to make the full timescore 13 all. The match was to be decided in a 5 minute eachway golden point thriller.

The first 5 minutes went without score with many charge downsand missed field goals from both teams. In the end after ahuge effort with 12 men the Proserpine team were flat out ontheir feet and ended up making too many mistakes resulting inHoly Spirit crossing in the corner for the match winning try. Ina fitting end to a great game the Proserpine team then showedexcellent sportsmanship by giving the Holy Spirit team a guardof honour to leave the field after the trophy presentation.Although an extremely disappointing way to lose a grand finalthe young men can be extremely proud of their effort and theway they conducted themselves. I would like to say I wasextremely proud to be their coach this year.

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Intermediate VolleyballIntermediate Volleyball

At the end of Week 6, Proserpine State High School took ateam of Year 10 girls and boys to Toowoomba to compete inthe Queensland Volleyball Intermediate Schools Cup Division1. Leading into the tournament we were well prepared,undergoing some very hard training. We went into thecompetition looking to prove ourselves to the rest ofQueensland after the girl's Division 2 win and the boy’scompetitive start from last year.

The late arrival time on Thursday night didn’t affect the studentsas they were all up early and raring to go despite the belowfreezing temperatures! At the venues, there were masses ofexcited players who were also ready. Both teams started thecompetition with some nervous yet still impressive volleyball,with some well-earned wins over opponents. With a win and aloss under their belt for Day 1, they were spurred on to betterthemselves for Day 2. This excellent play and commitmentcontinued throughout the weekend and saw the teams insecond place in their pools. The boys faced some hardcompetition in the repecharges which saw them place in thebottom half of the competition. The girl’s team progressedthrough to make the semi-finals. They then played someexceptional volleyball against Mountain Creek State HighSchool which put them through to the Division 1 Grand Finalagainst Burnside State High School. Both girls’ teams foughthard in the Grand Final. Proserpine State High School tookBurnside to three sets and had an amazing comeback in thethird being down 7-2. With the boy's team raising the roof onhall the girls stormed home to win 15-11 and brought home theGold Medal! A special mention to Sasha Templeton who wasawarded Most Valuable Player for the Year 10 Girls' Division 1Competition!

It was an awesome 3-day competition watching the studentsgrow and improve in confidence and skill level. I’m sure theywill bring these newly acquired skills to their future games andalso share this knowledge with the other Proserpine State HighSchool volleyball students.

I would like to thank all of the students for the great effortthey made to support and assist myself and Mr Smith, makingthe trip extremely enjoyable. A very big thank you also to thefamilies of these students, who made it possible for them toattend training before the trip and who supported us while wewere away.

One final thank you - our teams would not have looked asprofessional on the courts without the help of our new jerseyswhich are proudly sponsored by Ryan Building Group andProserpine Pies & Pastries!

General InformationGeneral Information

2019 Show Whitsunday2019 Show Whitsunday

Please be advised that all students must have a current schoolID in order to take advantage of student prices when enteringthe gates to the show. Should a student not be able to presenttheir Student Id they will be charged full price.

Woolworths Earn & Learn ProgramWoolworths Earn & Learn Program

We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn& Learn Program.

During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase somegreat resources with the points we earned, thanks to you.

From now until 25 June 2019, you can collect stickers atWoolworths that go towards Earn & Learn points. For every $10you spend at Woolworths (excluding the purchase of tobacco,liquor and gift cards), you will receive a sticker. These stickers

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can then be given to your children to collect on a special stickersheet. Once it is completed, they can simply bring it backhere to the school library or you can drop them into your localWoolworths collection box.

Lost PropertyLost Property

Students please check the lost property stands at the office andthe Junior Secondary area.

If your student has misplaced any item at all it could be in thelost property stands. Check with the office staff also as thereare too many items for the stand.

Hurry and collect it/them as all items will be donated to StVincent de Paul’s at the end of term, Friday 28 June 2019.

TutoringTutoring

The Homework Centre which is on every Tuesday andWednesday afternoon in the Proserpine State High School’sResource Centre from 3pm until 4pm for English, mathematics,geography and science. There is other tutoring also available inthe school:

Have your child approach their teacher for help if they do notunderstand a subject or an assignment.

Community NewsCommunity News

Proserpine Youth SpaceProserpine Youth Space

Peter Faust Dam Open DayPeter Faust Dam Open Day

• Japanese tutoring every Monday and Fridaymornings in the Japanese room (SL2);

• English tutoring on Tuesdays in D1;

• Physics for Years 10 to 12 in B7 during Wednesdayand Friday lunch times.

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DRUM BEAT ProgramDRUM BEAT Program

The DRUMBEAT Programengages participants, buildssocial skills, increasesself-esteem and exploresconnections between makingmusic together as a groupand the development ofhealthy relationships.

The program is a structured, but flexible course deliveredacross 10 sessions. Each session focuses on differentrelationship themes such as identity and social responsibility,values, dealing with emotions, peer pressure, harmony,communication and teamwork.

5 Core Learning Strategies5 Core Learning Strategies

WhenWhen

Rhythm-4-Life Counselling Services are running 45 minuteprograms starting next term starting on Monday 15 July 2019and Wednesday 17 July 2019.

For all children ages between 8 – 15 years, musical experiencenot necessary.

The program runs for 10 weeks per group @ $350 per personor $35 per session.

* Registered NDIS provider.* Registered NDIS provider.

WhereWhere

Rhythm-4-Life Counselling Services 35 Chapman St,Proserpine (located in the Mana Performance Centre / FitnessVenue).

ContactContact

Deb Farlow (Senior Drumbeat Facilitator / Dip.Counselling /Adv.M. Child Development and Effective Parenting)

Phone:Phone: 0421 704 840 or Email:0421 704 840 or Email: deb@rhythm4life.com.audeb@rhythm4life.com.au

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1. Learning drum songs:Learning drum songs: To develop teamwork througha shared experience and increase levels of focus,concentration, and commitment.

2. Playing rhythm based games:Playing rhythm based games: Exercises explore peerpressure, communication, and dealing with emotions.

3. Conversations:Conversations: To promote insight into keyrelationship issues and connect the group experienceto those in real life.

4. Improvisation:Improvisation: A music technique that promotesself-belief, creativity and flexibility in dealing withchange.

5. Performance:Performance: To recognise achievement and newpotential while connecting participants to a broadercommunity.

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Whitsunday Reef Festival Recyclable RegattaWhitsunday Reef Festival Recyclable Regatta

Job AvailabilityJob Availability

OSHC Assistants – Proserpine WhitsundayOSHC Assistants – Proserpine Whitsunday

Great for stay at home parents and students wishing to leaveschool.

https://www.seek.com.au/job/39152611?searchrequesttoken=6f852e81-d431-470a-8485-acaa11e25233&type=standout

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