NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 2017
FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
The next few weeks are an important time for our College family.On Friday we farewelled our graduating Year 12 cohort. For the last 13 years the familiar routine of school life has been the rhythm of learning, working and spending time with friends. Now at the completion of Year 12 our students stand ready to face life’s challenges ahead. The end of the year always serves as an opportunity to reflect and reminisce. I am very proud of the class of 2017 as I have seen them contribute to positive changes within the college community, through their commitment to learning, development of talents and fun loving nature. I wish them every success for their future.
Regards,
Bronwyn Johnstone
DATES TO REMEMBER
17-23 November - Year 11 Block Exams
20 November - Drama Night + Junior Secondary Arts Awards commencing a 6pm (Cultural Centre)
23 November - Junior Campus Band Tour 8am-12.45pm
24 November -Last day for students in years 10 &11
24 November -Senior Campus Swimming Carnival
27 November -P&C Meeting 7pm Met East building (School Rd)
29 November -Year 6 Celebration Parade - 9am(Jnr Hall) & Transition day at Senior Campus
1 December -Junior Campus Swimming Carnival
6 December - Prep-3 Christmas Concert 6pm - Senior Campus Hall
7 December -Junior Campus Up Day 1.30pm
8 December - Last day of term 4
SENIOR CAMPUS NEWS
Courtney M - A Shooting Star!
Senior student and State Emergency Service Cadet, Courtney M has done Capalaba State College proud.
Courtney was selected to be interviewed on a new television series airing on Channel 9Go in January 2018, in her role as Junior Cadet Leader.
She was chosen to represent the cadets because of her commitment, self-discipline and natural leadership skills. Her certification in First Aid and CPR enabled her to display her skills and explain on camera some of the duties required in emergency situations. The program will show Courtney swinging into action with cool, professional calm as she takes charge of a snake bite emergency. Various other duties are profiled also, such as sandbagging and managing volunteers.
Courtney is identified as a stellar cadet. She has been offered a position in the State Youth Leadership Program, a program open to those with excellent leadership potential. She was recently chosen to attend the annual ‘Escape Week’, which saw Courtney visiting facilities all over Queensland including Marine Rescue, Surf Life Saving, Police and Fire Stations.
Courtney enjoys the learning experiences and problem solving activities Cadets have to offer, and looks forward to a future of leadership and teamwork, perhaps with the Police or Youth Justice.
Enthusiastic Year 11 and Year 12 students commenced study for a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways in Term 2, 2017 and completed it at the end of Term 3, 2017 through Axiom College. They attended theory and practical lessons every Wednesday during the course on campusand produced outstanding results. The trainer at Axiom College,Adam Balnaves, has personally acknowledged their excellent work ethic and dedication and they are to be commended on their achievements.
Students include Cruz A, Caleb C, Damian C, Garry C, Michael M, Reuben N, Michael P, Tim R, Adam S, James S, Caleb W and Christopher W.
Heidi Elliott
Senior Schooling Co-ordinator/Teacher
ARTS NEWS
Congratulations Artists of the Year!
At the 2017 CSC Awards Night, the following awards were awarded:
2017 Senior Secondary Artist of the Year - Laura P
Throughout her schooling, Laura P has developed her artistry across the performing arts. Laura successfully juggles her Year 12 OP academic and traineeship commitments, as well as her roles as Dance Team Leader and Co-Band Leader of the Senior Campus Concert Band. In this role, Laura has been a wonderful role model to our younger Instrumental Music and Extension Dance Team students. She has always been a positive influence during rehearsals. Laura has always demonstrated a high commitment to performances ensuring that her schedule is adjusted to suit, modelling to her younger peers that artistry comes with dedication to personal and group rehearsal, organisation, perseverance and team work. Laura is always respectful and supportive of her teacher artists, peers and visiting artists. Laura also continues to extend her performance skills in Drama, recently having performed in the Senior Drama production of Cosi. Congratulations Laura!
2017 Junior Secondary Artist of the Year - Isabelle H
Isabelle continues to quietly take advantage of every curricular and co-curricular opportunity to develop her artistry on our Senior Campus including entries in the Redland Camera Club’s Schools Photography Exhibition; participation in the Extension Dance Team program, Senior Campus Concert Band, Mozart to Metallica and the Extension Drama project with Qld Theatre: The Scene Project. Isabelle is always prepared and works supportively with her peers, teacher-artists and visiting artists. She has a very bright future across all of the arts. Congratulations Isabelle!
Special Award for Cameron G
At Dance Night the Arts Faculty acknowledged the commitment Year 12 student Cameron G has demonstrated in the area of Technical Theatre. The College thanks Cameron for his dedication to College events and productions and acknowledge the expertise he has developed and generously shared in support of administrators, teaching staff, students and community groups with events and productions.
JUNIOR CAMPUS NEWS
Year 3 Wellington Point Excursion
The Grade 3 students had a wonderful Geography excursion at Wellington Point recently. Our students eagerly made field sketches, collected primary data, interviewed their peers and took notes from the Educational Officer who came to speak to our group.
One of the best parts of the excursion was when we walked back from King Island. We watched as hundreds of small crabs scurried back into their holes in the sand! We even saw a large osprey fly past! As we observed the young families, dog walkers, fishermen and numerous other people enjoying the Point, we could see why this area is considered an important geographical location for the Redlands area. What a great day!
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Year 4 IndigiScapes and Welling Point Excursion
On Thursday, 2nd November, Year 4 studentswent on an excursion to IndigiScapes and Wellington Point Reserve on a 5 star bus. Year 4 students went to IndigiScapes because we are learning about recycling and landfill in geography. The activities we participated in were a treasure hunt, bush tucker walk and the waste and recycling information session. In the treasure hunt, we were supplied with magnifying glasses and colour cards to match our surroundings. In the dam, the Year 4 students were lucky enough to see eel, turtles, water hens, frogs, tadpoles, water dragons and lizards.
When we had our bush tucker walk, the ranger gave us berries and plants to taste. We tasted a blue flax lily and a wild mint leaf. At the end of our bush tucker walk we were able to view a 400 year old tallow wood tree from a relaxing chair. We then enjoyed morning tea with our friends, in the gardens of IndigiScapes.
Craig from IndigiScapes spoke to us about waste and recycling. He showed us some really sad outcomes of what litter and waste can do to our environment. One of the things Craig displayed was a photograph of a local creek that was polluted with all sorts of rubbish like old tyres, plastic bags and takeaway cups.
We arrived at Wellington Point and had a quick picnic lunch so that we had the energy to begin our walk to King Island. We put on our thongs and began walking. Izabelle and Chilli were left in charge of photographing any waste that they could find, but were often having trouble keeping up! We saw glass, plastic and bottles. We also took photos of other things we thought were interesting. After our exciting trip, we arrived back at school. Fortunately we didn’t have to do any school work that day.
Written by Izabelle, assisted by Mihir and Nicolle
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JUNIOR CAMPUS SPORT
Basketball Sessions
We have had the privilege of basketball sessions with a qualified coach over the term. Our new basketball equipment allowed all students to progress in their ball handling skills and team work! My favourite quote from the experience “Capalaba students are quite skilled, we are progressing quickly”. Go Junior campus students!!
Year 4 Gala Day
The year 4 studentshad an exceptionally fun day at the Year 4 Gala day on the 27th October. All students showed excellent sportsmanship and resilience across all sports. We have received nothing but positive feedback about our students. They played Tennis, Hockey, AFL, Touch Rugby, Soccer, & Cricket in one day.Students can’t wait to choose their own sports for our cluster days next year. Well done year 4!
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CHESS NEWS
ANOTHER MEDAL FOR CAPALABA STATE COLLEGE CHESS TEAM
Five students from CapalabaState College were among 395 who competed in the Brisbane Individual Age Chess Championships at Brisbane Boys’ Grammar on 8th November.
This year it was Michael M who upheld our College’s proud record of medalling in this event every year since we began competing in 2011. Michael placed third in the 16 years division. As well as a medal, Michael also received a book prize (a chess book, naturally) as part of his achievement.
The Age Championships mark the end of the 2017 interschool chess year. It has again been a successful campaign for our talented teams, seeing us finish 15th overall in Brisbane (and 3rd among state schools). We also gained a champion, with James L winning the B-grade championship. As well, all our team members finished the year with Qld Junior Chess Association accreditations.
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PCYC NEWS
HEALTH NEWS
SAVER PLUS PROGRAM
The Smith Family delivers a program which assists families with $500 to be used towards school costs. The aim is for participants to achieve a savings goal of $500 , which Saver Plus matches with a further $500 per family to be spent on designated Educational Expenses . The program has now been running for 13 years and has assisted over 32,000 families.
Many of our successful families have received $500 in matched savings to assist with costs such as:
- School Uniforms and shoes
- Text Books and Stationary needs
- School Camps and excursions
- Sporting, Art, Dance or Music fees
- Laptops or IPads
Capalaba State College
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