BNSHS Newsletter 1st September 2021
From the Principal's Office
This term our school is undergoing several upgrades to our facilities. Progress is being made with the redevelopment of our landscaped seating area between B and C Block. While there have been delays with access to materials, we are hoping that the new seating area will be open by the start of Term 4. The Administration carpark is also nearing completion along with a new shed for the groundsman and HPE department and the renovation of rooms for our Guidance officers and support staff. We look forward to the completion of these projects.
Students are currently preparing for several activities – Cooper Cup, September 13th-15th – for Volleyball, Basketball and Touch, Arts Night on September 8, Student Progress Conferences on September 14th and Year 10 work experience in Week 10 to name a few. We encourage as many students as possible to be involved in the range of activities on offer.
Our Year 12 students who are studying General subjects are now preparing for the external exams that will be held from week 4, Term 4. All year 12 students will be participating in a 17 day exam block before their graduation and Prom. We wish them well as they prepare for their final assessments.
Reminder that there is a Student Free Day on Friday September 3rd. Staff will be participating in professional development on that day and students are not required to attend. This is a state-wide Student Free Day.
Our Year 7 teachers have been delivering a Reading program for all Year 7 students that focuses on the use of Sheena Cameron strategies. Students have completed two reading comprehension assessments that align with the Australian Curriculum and it is very pleasing to see that students have improved their results from Term 2 to Term 3. Well done Year 7s.
Robyn Kent, Principal
NORTH HIGH ARTS NIGHT IS BACK !!
In the hopes of getting back to a 'New Normal' we are holding the Bundaberg North SHS Arts Night to celebrate the creative genius of our students. We have a program to showcase the efforts of our talented students and some of our staff in the staff band. These students and the staff that support them have been working very hard throughout the year and we are proud of their efforts. As well as the performance arts we have our visual arts and media arts students, a selection of these works will be on display during the intermission on the outside of the hall.
From black and white efforts like below from Year 9 student, Violet .
To digital works as below from Year 12 student, Savannah.
We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as we can on Wednesday the 8th of September. A canteen will be run at the back of the hall during intermission and doors open at 5:30 for a 6:00 start.
There will be a gold coin donation for entry and a raffle at the door.
Mr Burrell, Head of Department, The Arts
Year 9 student - Violet
Year 12 student - Savannah
Student Progress Conferences
On Tuesday 14 September, Bundaberg North State High School will be holding parent-teacher progress conferences from 3:30 to 6:00pm. These are an opportunity for parents to discuss their student’s progress in particular subjects. Bookings will be made via the SOBS booking system at the link below.
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70201
On the evening itself, we ask that you use the main entrance to the school, where staff will be available to direct you to your interviews. Conferences will be held in classrooms, so you may wish to account for travelling time in your bookings. If you are not able to find a timeslot that suits, or the teacher you wish to see is not available please select the REQUEST ANOTHER TIME button and leave a message for the teacher to respond. You may request an in-person meeting or a phone meeting.
We look forward to discussing your student’s progress. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the school on 41300222.
Rugby 7s
On Friday 20th August three teams from North High competed in the inaugural ‘Wide Bay’ Rugby 7’s carnival at the 'Across The Waves' football fields.
Teams from Bundaberg, Gladstone, Hervey Bay and Maryborough came for the event. The girls and boys U/13 and Open Boys teams each played 3 games in their ‘round robin’ competition. The improvement in each team as they progressed through the pool matches was terrific to see. Each team in their fourth and final game showed their improvement by all winning the match.
Congratulations to all the students who committed to the pre-tournament training and the games on the day. All North students showed magnificent sportsmanship and the U/13’s are already talking about playing again next year.
Mr Hogan - U/13 Boys
Mr Johnson - U/13 Girls
Mr Moore - Open Boys
Harvest Ed
Harvest Ed
Every Friday, for the last two terms, 4 Year 8 students - Riley, Hermione, Lara and myself have been participating in Harvest Ed via virtual online classes at the library.
We learnt about various STEM (Science, Technology, English and Maths) activities based around agriculture and farming.
Our main presentation was a problem in the farming industry. We chose food wastage. We had to research our idea and create a PowerPoint presentation with a suggested solution.
Last Thursday, on the 26 August, the Harvest Ed students from Bundaberg North, Gin Gin and Isis met at Isis High School where we presented our ideas in an online classroom to our fellow students around Australia. This was the conclusion of the Harvest Ed subject for 2021.
We have really enjoyed the experience and found it very educational and informative.
On behalf of my fellow Bundaberg North Harvest Ed team, I'd like to thank Ms Hall for hosting and organising us each Friday and Miss Kent for accompanying us on our excursion to Isis High School.
Kyla, Harvest Ed Team Member
Moore Park Beach Arts Festival
On Friday the 20th of August, the Moore Park Arts Festival was officially opened, and the North High concert band was fortunate enough to attend. Along with the Kolan South State School Drum Corps, Kids and Co Choir, and Moore Park beach state school choir, our school concert band was proud to represent our school at this event. The band played many songs to entertain the crowd. I was even told that the Kids and Co Choir were dancing along to our songs. Being able to perform for an audience was very beneficial and was great fun. It was a great experience to be a part of the Moore Park Arts Festival Junior Opening, and it was especially amazing to see so many young people with a passion for music and performing.
- Chanel (Grade 10, member of school concert band)
State Volunteer of the Year Award
Congratulations to David Spratling who was awarded the ‘State Volunteer of the Year Award’ last week for his outstanding compassion, support, commitment and diligence as a member of the Booyan Rural Fire Brigade and operational excellence providing critical and invaluable emergency service delivery to Australian communities.
On behalf of the staff and students at Bundaberg North SHS congratulations David. We are very proud of your accomplishments.
Year 10 Vaccinations
YEAR 10 MenACWY VACCINATION – 2nd CHANCE
Ozcare is providing free meningococcal ACWY vaccinations for Year 10 students, as part of Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program.
Parents that would like to have their Year 10 child vaccinated STILL HAVE A CHANCE. If you have not already done so, please fill out and return your child’s
Consent form to our office, Ozcare Bundaberg 73 Woongarra Street, as soon as possible. If you do not have a consent card, please contact Ozcare on
4130 8900 or come into the Ozcare office to collect/ fill one in.
Help from Headspace
During year level parade this week, our Year 12’s participated in a fun activity with Cristel and Holly from Headspace with Cameron Rose as the wonderful volunteer.
Students discussed stressors that they are experiencing and Cameron pretended to be the stress bucket holding all of those stresses. This exercise helped illustrate that learning to manage stress is important before your bucket overflows and that it is important to have strategies to help lighten the load. Headspace discussed their 7 tips for a healthy headspace.
To learn more about this toolkit visit: https://headspace.org.au/tips/
A big thank you to Cristel and Holly from Headspace, Bundaberg.
Mrs Mant, Youth Support Coordinator
Gateway to information
If you haven't yet discovered the convenience of QParents, now would be a great time to register for the secure online parent portal, in time for receiving your students report card.
Once you have registered, accessing QParents is easy,convenient and quick. You will have access to your student's report cards, new and historical, and your student's timetable and assessment schedule: you can advise of your student's absence: change your contact details, communicate with the school and make payments.
Registration is easy, you will need the unique parent access code which is emailed out to you and 100 points of identification to complete the process. Please call our office if you need any help - 4130 0222.
From the Sport's Desk
COOPER CUP
Yr 9/10 Girls Cooper Cup Touch football is on Tuesday 14th September, which is week 10. Training for girls who have registered for this team will be on Monday & Wednesday at 2nd lunch, 1:10pm.
Game times are yet to be confirmed and will be communicated as soon as the information is available. Games will be played at the Touch Football Grounds (Recreational Precinct), Bundaberg.
The cost per student is $5 – to be paid at the office. Transport should be arranged by students to and from the grounds. There is no bus from Bundaberg North State High School.
P&C News
As the year draws to a close, and parents plan for 2022, we would like to remind you about the BNSHS backpacks available for purchase through the P&C. These backpacks are very durable, have a lifetime warranty and cost just $70.
Thank you for a very productive year in 2021 and we look forward to seeing existing members and new faces at P&C meetings in 2022. Have a wonderful festive season and stay safe.
Mrs Hansen, P&C President
Bundy Juice supports North High students
A very big thankyou to the team at Bundy Juice for their kind and generous donation of juice pop tops for our students that attend our Breaky Club. As you can see in the photo, the students were very appreciative. 😊
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