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Edition #8

12 September 2011

EENERGYNERGY EEXHIBITIONXHIBITION

Telephone: (07) 4058 4333 Facsimile: (07) 4057 7664 CRICOS Provider #00608A Email: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au Website: www.smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

O’Brien Road, Smithfield Qld 4878 PO Box 500 Smithfield Qld 4878

The Far North Queensland ENERGY exhibition is an annual showcase of Visual Arts produced by schools across the region. It is now in its 19th year and started as a small school based exhibition; becoming one of the biggest exhibitions of student art in the state. It is a professionally curated showcase consisting of over 200 art works. ENERGY has become an important part of Cairns cultural calendar and is held at the Tanks artspace.

Smithfield SHS was well represented with fourteen pieces from Year 11 and 12 Visual Art students. ENERGY forms the start of The Creative Generations Awards program which recognises the most talented and creative young student artists in Queensland. It is the most prestigious of Visual Arts Awards that students have the opportunity to be recognised through. Schools are only permitted to enter their top four students in the awards which are also part of the Energy exhibition. Cassie Roatz, Daniella Amu, Vann Jackson & Kaitlyn O’Brien were voted by the Year 12 class to have their work entered into the 2011 competition.

This year there were 467 works submitted by students across the state. Each student can only enter once with a single work.

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Hi Everyone,

Another busy term is drawing to a close - in many ways Term 3 is the busiest of the year so I am sure everyone is looking forward to a well earned holiday break.

There have been many highlights this term and every newsletter is a wonderful showcase of our school’s life and achievements.

I was fortunate to attend the Energy Exhibition Awards last Friday. What a wonderful display of talent and how well did our Smithfield students do! See the details inside this newsletter - well done to Ms Su O’Grady and all the art staff and students!

Our Concert Band performance in August was another highlight. Make sure you get a copy of their soon to be released CD!

On the most important area of teaching and learning, can I outline some more positives: • Results analysis of our Semester 1 data shows we are closing in on our target of 855 pass rate in all subjects.

We are sitting just under 80% across the school with improvement in all subject areas. As a school we have made almost 12% improvement since 2009.

• Year 12 exit data - our goal is to have every student exit with success. In 2010, we made significant improvements. Recent destination data for our 2010 Year 12s shows a 10% increase in students enrolling in university studies (up to 26%) and 9% drop in students either working full time or studying (down to 11%). Many of these students have part-time work or are travelling. This year’s Year 12s have had a very busy term and are on target to improve on these results.

• Focus on teaching and learning - we continue to make this our main focus area with teachers working hard to continue improvement in this area. Our 2011 improvement in the teaching and learning audit verifies all the good work we are doing in this area.

• Computers and eLearning - we have just received another 219 laptop computers, bringing to almost 700 the number of devices available to our students (for a school of 820 this is exceptional!) We will be commencing our take-home laptop program from Term 4 with our Year 8 students. Next year our current Year 9s will join this program meaning two year levels (Year 9 and 10) will in 2012 have 24/7 access to a laptop learning environment.

• Tertiary Aspirations Academies - our James Cook University partnership/relationship continues and grows. We are currently establishing Junior Academies in Years 8 and 9 and support our Senior Learning Academy. From 2012 we will have over 100 students enrolled in these Academy programs (only the second year of this partnership).

Other highlights include: • The commencement of our Mathletics eLearning program • Establishment of a Soccer Academy from 2012 • Science Excellence programs - what a success ‘Science on the Oval’ was! • Outstanding results in English and Mathematic National tests • There are many more highlights across all faculties/programs and again, you will

read more within the newsletter.

Can I finish with a sober reminder about the need to ensure all students attend school on time, every day!

Did you realise that a student who is absent one day a week, will miss the equivalent of one full year of Secondary schooling? That is a huge headstart to other students.

Students who arrive thirty minutes late for school, miss the equivalent of four weeks classwork each year.

It is crucial all students are at school on time, every day! Take a moment to reflect on how you are going with this in your household. The students with high absenteeism are the students who are under achieving.

Enjoy the holiday! Have a happy and safe break. Until next month, Barry

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ADMIN INFOADMIN INFO

Edition #8

P&C NP&C NEWSEWS Uniforms and the Education Tax Rebate - School Uniforms now included

From July 2011, school uniforms are included as an approved expense under the Education Tax Rebate Scheme. If you are eligible to claim the Education Tax Refund, you can get 50% back on your child’s education expenses (to a maximum of $750 for a child in secondary school). The P&C Uniform shop now issues itemised receipts for purchases and families should keep their receipts to be claimed in their 2011/12 tax return. (Note: You are eligible if you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A for a child at primary or secondary school). For more information contact the website: australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund or call 13 28 61.

Students in Year 11 and 12 have the option of purchasing a Formal Uniform for daily wear. This looks very smart and students wearing it must maintain a high standard of dress as they are representing SSHS as future leaders in the community. Purchase of the formal uniform requires the students to sign an undertaking that they will wear the uniform in accordance with the Uniform Policy.

For more information on uniforms, call in to the Tuckshop and ask the ladies for help.

Tuckshop hours are 8am – 1.30pm Monday to Friday.

Lyn Trimble Secretary

SSMITHFIELDMITHFIELD SSTATETATE HHIGHIGH SSCHOOLCHOOL SSOCCEROCCER AACADEMYCADEMY Watch this space! Beginning 2012.

The new Smithfield State High School Soccer Academy is an invitational subject for boys and girls who are pursuing soccer excellence and pathways to representative levels. The 2012 course is available for students in Years 9 and 10. This program is expected to expand across all year levels in the future.

This exciting and innovative partnership with Marlin Coast Football Club and Smithfield State High School will give selected students opportunities to gain advanced skills, technical and strategic awareness, fitness, competition and accreditation in refereeing and coaching.

Conducted by Smithfield staff with recognised coaching and playing experience, this program offers students diverse pathways for the future.

To register your interest for the course please contact: Mary-Ellen Cox Brett Fleeting Head of Department (HPE) Soccer Academy Co-ordinator Ph 4058 4354 Ph 40584 356 gcox8@eq.edu.au bflee4@eq.edu.au

NNIGHTIGHT AATT KKARTSARTS All racers from school and SEU came off the tracks pumped. Fastest laps of 36:72, Kaine; 36:81, Tiann and 36:87, Jen. Sorry teachers, students won this time. See you at the next one! Keith Seaton, President P&C

SSKATEBOARDSKATEBOARDS Are not to be brought to school under any circumstances. There are major safety concerns both to and from and within school. Any student with a skateboard will have it confiscated and returned via parents only.

AAPOLOGYPOLOGY -- WWEBSITEEBSITE UUPDATEPDATE Our website is currently under reconstruction following an Education Queensland upgrade.

It will be up and running again in Term 4.

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WWEDED 7 7 –– TTUEUE 13 S13 SEPTEMBEREPTEMBER Year 12 Block Exams Co-ordinator: Admin

TTUEUE 13 S13 SEPTEMBEREPTEMBER Vaccinations Year 8 girls only 3rd HPV Year 8 girls and boys 2nd Hepatitis B Year 10 Triple Antigen catchups Co-ordinators: Mrs Sharon Jones / Mrs Sonja Metzlar / Ms Jenny Dickenson Year 8 Parent Laptop Information Evening 6 pm Q Block Co-ordinator: Mrs Sharon Jones

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P & C Meeting 7 pm Conference Room President: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

TTHURSHURS 15 S15 SEPTEMBEREPTEMBER Year 8 Leadership Day Selected Year 8 students JCU Boathouse—all day Co-ordinators: Mrs Sharon Jones / Mrs Sonja Metzlar

MMONON 19 19 –– FFRIRI 30 S30 SEPTEMBEREPTEMBER School Holidays

MMONON 3 O3 OCTOBERCTOBER

Pupil Free Day

TTUEUE 4 O4 OCTOBERCTOBER All Students Return to School

TTUEUE 4 4 –– FFRIRI 7 O7 OCTOBERCTOBER Hinchinbrook Island Camp Year 12 OED Co-ordinator: Mr Andy Kurth

TTHURHUR 20 20 –– SSUNUN 23 O23 OCTOBERCTOBER State Athletics, Brisbane Qualifier – Molly Martin Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

MMONON 24 O24 OCTOBERCTOBER Presentation Night Rehearsal All day at Civic Theatre Selected Students Presentation Night Civic Theatre 6.50 pm for a 7.00 pm start

AANNUALNNUAL PPRESENTATIONRESENTATION NNIGHTIGHT Preparations have begun for the Annual Presentation Night which this year is on Monday 24 October at the Cairns Civic Theatre.

Students who have participated in extra-curricular activities or in activities of service to the school and/or community are invited to nominate for Cultural and Service awards. We encourage parents to nominate deserving students for either of these awards. Nomination forms and criteria are available from the school office. Nominations for Cultural and Service awards close Thursday 6 October.

If your child receives an academic, sporting, service or cultural award, or if your child is performing on the night, then you are most welcome to join us. Lists of award winners will be posted on school noticeboards on Thursday 13 October.

Parents of award winners and participants will receive an invitation to the evening. Tickets will be available from Thursday 13 October. Please phone Ticketlink on 1300 855 835 to book your tickets. Tickets for students receiving awards will be distributed through the school.

MMONON 10 10 –– FFRIRI 14 O14 OCTOBERCTOBER Restaurant Course Year 11 Hospitality Students TAFE Own Transport All black attire Co-ordinator: Mrs Coralie Hungerford

WWEDED 12 O12 OCTOBERCTOBER Canoe Day Year 11 OED Students Mulgrave River Depart SSHS 6.30am Co-ordinator: Mr Jake Hancock

TTHURHUR 13 O13 OCTOBERCTOBER Year 12 Chemistry Excursion Co-ordinator: Mr Rob Callin

MMONON 17 O17 OCTOBERCTOBER Student Free Day

WWEDED 19 19 -- FFRIRI 21 O21 OCTOBERCTOBER Goldfields Camp Year 11 OED Students Depart SSHS 6am Wed Return SSHS 2.30pm Fri Co-ordinator: Mr Jake Hancock

WWEDED 19 O19 OCTOBERCTOBER P & C Meeting 7 pm Conference Room President: office@smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

TTHURHUR 20 O20 OCTOBERCTOBER Mossman 7s Carnival Mossman State High School Selected Netball / Rugby League Players Co-ordinators: Ms Jenny Dickenson / Mr Michael Starr Instrumental Music CD Launch JCU Boathouse 7pm Co-ordinator: Mr Jason Fox

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STUDENT NEWSSTUDENT NEWS

EENERGYNERGY EEXHIBITIONXHIBITION A selection panel made up of both educators and practising artists shortlist this down to the best 86 works representative across the state. Of these works 5 Far North Queensland works were recognised. Although not selected as part of the touring program for Creative Generations, awards winners for Smithfield SHS ranged across many other areas. All students who had work exhibited need to be congratulated on the achievement of such high quality work. A standout of the awards though were two of our students Daniella Amu and Kaitlyn O’Brien receiving the JCU scholarship award which is a $1000 bursary towards tertiary study at JCU in 2012. Other awards winners were Kaitlyn O’Brien (Yr 12) – Ergon Energy Award (pictured on the front page) Sophie Davis (Yr 12) Cell Art Awards – Sophie’s work will be re-curated into a public exhibition in town. (pictured on front page)

Laura Johnson (Yr 11) PAEA encouragement award

Other exhibiters were: Claire Woodfield (Yr11), Lilly Walton (Yr 12), Sandy Lim (Yr 12), Taylah Debono (Yr 12),

Tiarna Freeman-Smith (Yr 11), Vincent De Vries (Yr 12), Cassie Roatz (Yr 12), and Vann Jackson (Yr 12)

THE EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 THE EXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30

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ARTIST TALK Local Cairns artist Alex Platt visited the Year 11 Visual Art class last month to showcase her outstanding paintings. Alex is a surrealist artist who works with the figure in large format paintings. She was recently showcased in the emerging contemporaries at Cairns regional Gallery. Alex talked through the process of how she comes up with ideas and then gets to the finished product, as well as the realities of working as a professional artist.

Su O’Grady - Head of Department - Arts

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BIRU BIRU PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP The ‘Biru Biru’ workshops aimed to deliver design and printmaking skills to groups of twenty-five students at three regional locations and were led by the highly respected artists Billy Missi and Joel Sam. Olivia Abood (Yr 11), Lavina Coburn (Yr 10), Savi McGrath (Yr 10), Shaelee Hatfield (Yr 10) & Lucy Crossley (Yr10) all participated in this two day event at Bentley Park College. From each workshop Billy, in conjunction with the teachers, identified five talented students from the workshops and invited them to participate in a Masterclass in printmaking at Djumbunji Press and in a curated exhibition of their work. Shaelee Hatfield and Lavina Coburn in Year 10 were selected as two of these lucky five and will participate in the masterclass in September.

Su O’Grady - Head of Department - Arts

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS KKODIEODIE BBEATTIEEATTIE The Student Hospitality & Tourism Awards is a competition that has operated in the Cairns region for the past 19 years. The competition is open to students in Year 11 and Year 12 who participate in the subjects of Hospitality or Tourism. The students are initially required to submit a Curriculum Vitae along with a response to a number of Selection Criteria. These are assessed by a judging panel and the entrants are then short listed to attend an interview panel. This year there were 26 entries from 9 schools across the region, 8 students were short listed to face the interviewing panel. Kodie was one of these.

Kodie was interviewed at the Holiday Inn on Friday, 2 September. After all entrants were interviewed, Kodie was named the winner of the Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Kodie is now invited to attend the Award Ceremony on 1 December at Pullman Reef Casino. Here she will receive a Bendigo Bank Account Voucher to the value of $1000 sponsored by Bendigo Bank.

Once again, congratulations Kodie. Mrs Coralie Hungerford Hospitality Teacher

MMUSICUSIC NNEWSEWS On Friday 26 August, students from Trinity Beach and Smithfield High school bands came together to play music. Our TBSS students, including all of the TBSS band, spent the day at Smithfield High learning new material. The high school students assisted them with their parts and took small group lessons to help fine tune their understanding of the pieces presented to them. After the days hard work was complete, all students bunked in at the SSHS music room for the night

participating in games, soccer, play station team games and finally a movie before lights out. Students woke by 8am in the morning to go home with parents and rest for the rest of their weekend. Special thanks to all high school students who took the time to participate and encourage our young future Smithfield band students.

Jason Fox/Majella Pike Music Teachers

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STUDENT NEWSSTUDENT NEWS

JAPANESE VISIT Two weeks ago Smithfield State High School hosted students from Jissen Gakuen High School, Japan, and I buddied with a fourteen year old girl whose name was Nozomi.

I showed my Japanese buddy around our school and then she went with me to my classes. Nozomi liked the art class and did some drawings of faces and a really awesome drawing saying “I love Australia”. She taught me how to do origami when she made tulips and cranes. She was very good at origami. I learnt some Japanese and how to translate numbers in Australia to numbers in Japan. The Japanese students attended “English as a Second Language” classes during their visit.

I met the Japanese Principal and asked him about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

We had brownies for morning tea, a farewell Australian barbeque and the Japanese students performed a traditional Japanese dance.

Nozomi and I exchanged small gifts: I gave her a koala caramello chocolate and soft teddy, and she gave me some origami and Japanese bookmarks. I gave her my email address and she gave me hers to keep in touch.

I would like to thank Ms Davidson and Mrs Jones for organising the Japanese students’ visit to Smithfield State High School. I really enjoyed it and I would like to do it again. Thank you to Mr Courtney for helping out at the welcome ceremony, and assisting me to hand out gifts to the Japanese students and their teachers. Tash Chapman (Year 10)

JCU PJCU PARTNERSHIPARTNERSHIP ONON THETHE MMOVEOVE ININ TTERMERM 4.4. Over recent weeks meetings have occurred between the school and James Cook University, resulting in a number of exciting events proposed during term 4. These events will include:

• Year 11 Senior Learning Academy (SLA) students attending lectures at the university including pre-reading and post lecture activities, as well as a series of university workshops on academic writing, researching and referencing plus a campus tour

• Year 10 students chosen for the 2012 SLA taking part in a critical and creative thinking two day camp amongst the rainforest.

• Year 8 and 9 students with high results and university aspirations taking part in a university experience day

• Development of a mentoring program between our students and SSHS staff.

A comprehensive program will be developed during next term that will continue into 2012 and beyond, allowing our students access to the university so that they will aspire to follow a university pathway and have the best chance of success in their tertiary studies.

Sharon Jones (Deputy Principal) and Janette Courtney (Head of Department LOTE and Tertiary Aspirations)

CREATING OUR FUTURECREATING OUR FUTURE

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NNEWEW LLAPTOPSAPTOPS AARRIVERRIVE Education Queensland Techsperts have audited, assembled, installed software and engraved the laptops.

Year 8 Students Laptop Program will rollout next term .. so ensure you sign the Student Laptop Charter Agreement and we will be ready to go!

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BY ACHIEVING PERSONABY ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTSL BESTS

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BBEACHEACH BBIOLOGYIOLOGY Year 11 Biology students from Smithfield State High School recently went on a field trip to Wangetti Beach. The purpose of the field trip was to investigate how plants adapt to survive in different environments. We conducted a transect from the water’s edge back into the rainforest. The types of information we collected included temperature, wind speed, sun exposure level and soil moisture as well as plant specimens. It was amazing to see how nature modifies plant parts, such as roots and leaves, to adapt a plant and give it the best chance to survive its local environment.

After collecting all our data, we left Wangetti Beach and headed to Hartley’s Crocodile farm. After lunch, we took a guided tour of the farm, and learnt how the crocodiles are farmed, as well as some interesting and unknown facts about the crocodiles. Did you know a crocodile can hide under the surface of the water and only needs to come up for a breath every 3 hours! After a long but enjoyable day out, the only thing left to do was to head back to school and write our reports!

On behalf of my fellow students, I would like to say a huge thank you to the staff of Hartley’s Crocodile farm who gave us our guided tour, and were kind enough to answer all our questions.

By Rhys Sharry

SSUSTAINABLEUSTAINABLE FFUELSUELS OFOF THETHE FFUTUREUTURE……HEREHERE NOWNOW! ! Year 11 Chemistry students from Smithfield State High School recently travelled to North Queensland & Pacific Biodiesel in Portsmith, Cairns, to learn about the process of turning used cooking oil into biodiesel. Mr Stephen Welsh, of NQ & Pacific Biodiesel explained the chemistry behind the process to the students and showed them around the biodiesel production facility.

The oil goes through several steps to become biodiesel, starting with the purification of the cooking oil through esterification, then the conversion to biodiesel through transesterification and the further purification of the biodiesel through an ion exchange resin which removes impurities and unused reactants. A by-product known as glycerine, used in cleaning and cosmetic products, is also extracted from the biodiesel, which Mr Welsh intends to ultimately recycle.

Biodiesel represents a significant development in environmentally friendly fuels, as it is essentially carbon neutral, in other words it emits no more carbon when burnt than is absorbed as the crops used to make the cooking oil grow. The fuel is also sustainable, in other words it can be replaced, unlike fossil fuel diesel. Although NQ & Pacific Biodiesel’s Cairns branch makes biodiesel from recycled cooking oil collected from restaurants and fast food establishments, the Pacific side of NQ Pacific biodiesel in Papua New Guinea makes biodiesel from coconut oil made on plantations.

On behalf of Smithfield State High School’s Year 11 Chemistry students I would like to thank Mr Stephen Welsh and NQ Pacific Biodiesel for giving us such a wonderful opportunity to learn more about his promising technology.

Jack Chester

PPENINSULAENINSULA BBASKETBALLASKETBALL Daniel Robinson was selected in the Peninsula Men's U18 team and competed in the State Championships which were held in Boondall on the 26-29 May. They came 10th (they did not get any wins - had some tough games - and a great time!) Well done Daniel for keeping the spirit and great effort.

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2011 TCN R2011 TCN RESULTSESULTS Age Name Event Place

13 Years No media allowed 100 metre sprint Division A1 2

No media allowed 400 metre run Division A1 1

Channon Polley 100 metre sprint Division C1 3

Jasmin Tyrrell 100 metre Division B1 2

Lealand Naumanen 800 metre run Division A1 2

Lealand Naumanen 1,500 metre run Division A1 2

Kris Verevis 100 metre sprint Division A1 3

Kris Verevis shot put Division A1 3

14 Years Bonnie Martin 100 metre sprint Division A1 3

Bonnie Martin 200 metre sprint Division A1

Sharni Tyrrell 100 metre sprint Division B1 2

Bo Beattie 400 metre run Division B1 3

Braiden Ingham triple jump Division A1 3

15 Years Matilda Sweeney discus throw Division A1 2

Jordan Wilson long jump Division A1 3

Jordan Wilson high jump Division A1 2

Jake Macey 400 metre run Division B1 3

16 Years Kirsty Charrington 100 metre sprint Division D1 1

Wynonna Dotoi discus throw Division A1 2

Molly Laffin high jump Division A1 1

Misha Pone shot put Division A1 2

Jayme Reddacliff high jump division A1 3

Jayme Reddacliff discus throw Division A1 3

Jayme Reddacliff javelin throw Division A1 2

Leah Walker 200 metre sprint Division B1 2

Emily Jelich triple jump Division A1 2

Talitha Momberger javelin throw Division A1 3

Talitha Momberger shot put Division A1 2

Alex Walker 400 metre run Division A1 3

Harley Entsch 400 metre run Division A1 2

Harley Entsch 800 metre run Division A1 2

Declan Oliver 100 metre sprint Division A1 3

17 Years

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QUEENSLANDERS RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE 25 Queenslanders have been recognised as part of National Science Week by being named as winners of the 2011 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education.

Education Minister Cameron Dick said the awards encourage more Queenslanders to pursue careers in science, engineering, technology and innovation, and reward achievements in these sectors.

“The winners include students, teachers, school leaders, volunteers, scientific industries, business associations, community organisations and tertiary education and research institutions,” Mr Dick said.

Announcing the 25 statewide winners in Cairns today, Mr Dick congratulated local winners, Rob Callin from Smithfield State High School and Ray Grundy from Woree State High School.

“I congratulate them both and thank them for their outstanding contribution and dedication to science education in Queensland,” he said.

Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall said teacher Rob Callin’s achievement reflected the pursuit of excellence that was a hallmark of Smithfield State High School.

“Rob Callin has been awarded a $5000 Professional Science Leadership Award for his influence on student achievement by leading his teachers and focusing on improving student learning in science,” Mr Wettenhall said.

“As head of the school’s science department since 2009 he has helped enhance staff teaching and has promoted science to the community and students through his Science@Smithfield initiatives in conjunction with James Cook University.”

Awards will be presented at a ceremony at Customs House in Brisbane on Thursday, 6 October.

The awards honour leading Queensland scientist and Nobel laureate Peter Doherty. Professor Doherty was Australian of the Year in 1997. He and his Swiss colleague Rolf Zinkernagel were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996 for discovering the nature of cellular immune defence. Education and Industrial Relations - The Honourable Cameron Dick Wednesday, August 17, 2011

AANNUALNNUAL PPRESENTATIONRESENTATION NNIGHTIGHT -- Information for Students and Parents When is Presentation Night this year? 6.50 pm for a 7.00 pm start, Monday 24th October 2011 at the Cairns Civic Centre. What happens at Presentation Night? The school recognises and celebrates student achievement and progress throughout the year by presenting awards to students, student performances and reporting to the school community on major developments and accomplish-ments during the year. Types of Awards Presented There are four (4) main categories of awards plus some special awards; Academic, Cultural, Service and Sport. In each of these categories there are two (2) levels — Excellence and Merit. Special Awards are usually only presented to Year 12 students or members of the school community. How are awards decided? Academic: Based on academic results over three terms. Cultural and Service Awards: Students should fill in the nomination forms available from the office and on the school website. A committee of staff will check claims against the criteria. Students MUST have their nominations in to the school office by 4.00 pm Thursday, 6th October, 2011. A List of Academic, Cultural, Service and Sport awards will be published Thursday, 13th October, 2011 and any changes must be made by Wednesday, 19th October, 2011.

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Academic Awards Selection Criteria for Excellence - If a student achieves the following results or better after the first 3 terms, the student is eligible for an Academic Award of Excellence.

It may be possible to consider special cases (e.g. recent arrivals from another school) on an individual basis. Students should approach Mrs Jones or Ms Sliskovic if they believe they are a special case. Selection Criteria for Merit - Either: The highest achiever in each class who receives an A (with not less than a C result in any subject) or Year 8, 9 & 10 students who receive A’s, B’s and no more than one C. Behaviour and attitude to be taken into consideration; or Students whose work ethic has been consistently good and so nominated by classroom teachers. A student must receive the following minimum number of nominations to gain an Academic Award of merit: (with not less than a C in any subject)

Notes a) An Award of Excellence supersedes awards of merit. b) Certificates will be presented for Excellence and Merit. c) Prizes will be presented for the most outstanding student of each year level (dux). d) Subject prizes will be presented for most outstanding student for each Year 12 subject.

Year 8 - In best 10 subjects, at least 5 A’s and 5 B’s

Year 9 - In best 8 subjects, at least 4 A’s and 4 B’s

Year 10 - In best 6 subjects, at least 3 A’s and 3 B’s

Year 11 - In best 5 subjects, at least 2 A’s and 3 B’s

Year 12 - In best 5 subjects, at least 2 A’s and 3 B’s

Year 8 - 8 nominations (across Semester 1 and Term 3)

Year 9 - 7 nominations

Year 10 - 5 nominations

Year 11 - 4 nominations

Year 12 - 4 nominations

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Cultural and Service Awards Cultural Award Students should apply for this award if they have been involved in extra-curricular activities i.e. activities which are not class work. These activities: (i) develop skills in artistic/academic performance; or (ii) develop the cultural life within and beyond the school. Merit Award In order to be considered for an award, students must complete the application form listing all activities and have been involved in an activity(ies) that has meant a commitment outside of school hours, which must be indicated on the form as total hours. Excellence Awards Will be decided from those eligible for Merit Awards on the basis of: (i) outstanding achievement; and/or (ii) outstanding commitment, particularly in hours spent; and/or (iii) involvement in leading the activity Examples Public Speaking Debating Stage Band String Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Concert Band Optiminds Maths Comp Titration Competition Dance Troupe Cheerleading

Service Award Students should apply for this award if they have been involved in activities which directly (i) improve the school’s image; and/or (ii) improve the quality of service to the school and its community; and/or (iii) contribute to school events. You must indicate total number of hours spent on the activity. Merit Award: In order to be considered for an award, students must complete the application form listing all activities and have completed substantial service to the school and its community outside of school hours, which must be indicated on the form as total hours. Excellence Award: Will be decided from those eligible for Merit Awards on the basis of: (i) outstanding achievement; and/or (ii) outstanding commitment, particularly in hours spent; and/or (iii) involvement in leading the activity Examples: Student Leadership Support Team Hosting students (home or school) Charity fundraising Billeting Assisting at/Organising school events Relay for Life

COMMUNITY NOTICESCOMMUNITY NOTICES

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FREE WELL WOMEN’S CLINICS Service includes Pap Smears, Sexual Health Screening, Breast Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause, Lifestyle Issues, Domestic Violence, etc. All services are provided by a specially trained Women’s Health Nurse. Smithfield Community Health - Ph: 4226 4800 Friday 7 October James Cook University (JCU) – Ph: 4226 4812 Tuesday 18 October

FFLICKERFESTLICKERFEST When: Saturday 5th November

Where: Coastwatcher Park, Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach

Time: 6.15pm onwards for a 7.00pm start - 2 hours of viewing of Australian and International short films

What: 10 x 15+ films of around 15 mins duration

Who: Family picnic event in the park - hamper and rugs

Smithfield High School 20 Year Reunion – 1991 1 October 2011

The Jacks hotel (previously / also known as Shenanigans)

Corner of Spence and Sheridan Streets next to Rusty’s Markets, Cairns, Qld, Australia

The Reunion will be from 4 pm – 2 am, 1 October 2011, casual.

Everyone is welcome, including any students who didn’t make it through to the end, and the students from the years above and below us, 1990, 1992.... We would also love to invite our teachers as well so spread the word!

We have secured the garden area with for its leisurely setting, DJ box, stage area, dance floor, 3 large screen TV’s, opened bar with access to the dining room, other bars – we have been welcomed with discounts on drinks, food and accommodation (limited, must book early).

The Jacks will be child friendly from 4 pm – 8 pm for those of you bringing children. The Jacks will provide face-painting and child entertainment for any Smithy juniors.

The Jacks is NOT licensed for children after 8pm.

7pm will be an OFFICIAL WELCOME TO ALL….

From 8pm.. we will reminisce the night away…

There is a great stage for any of our past or present musicians – Dwayne Anderson promises to play!!

We have chosen the times to make it everyone friendly – if you’re unable to attend all we’re hoping you’ll come down for part of it….

Any information or to confirm numbers call

Heather Design 0447 752 657,

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Steve Wettenhall MP Member for Barron River and

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism

PO Box 1014 Smithfield Q 4878 Phone: 4038 2800 Fax: 4038 2801 Email: barron.river@parliament.qld.gov.au Website: www.stevewettenhall.com.au