BNSHS Newsletter 7/12/2022

From the Principal's office

End of another year

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another school year. Over the past two weeks, there have been a number of opportunities for us to reflect on the year. It was so pleasing to see so many achievements being celebrated including significant improvements in results in English, continued gains in Math and Science as well as lower behaviour incidents when compared to last year.

Please follow either of the links below for more information, or to visit their website.

Year 12 Results:

Final subject results and Senior Education Profile (SEP) - Release of results

From 9am on Friday 16 December, final subject results for Year 12 students will be available in learning accounts in the Student Portal, accessed via the myQCE website at https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au.

Students can also access their SEP in their learning account. Depending on students’ individual circumstances, their SEP will comprise one or more of the following documents:

• Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
• Senior Statement
• Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA).

The electronic versions of SEP documents in students’ learning accounts are official — they contain a unique validation code and digital signature to confirm they are authentic.

Students are able to download the documents as PDFs to provide to a third party in electronic or print format, and print their own copy.

Access to the Student Portal

Students must know their learner unique identifier (LUI) to register for the Student Portal. Students will gain faster access if they have previously registered. After students have registered for the Student Portal, they can log in with their email address and nominated password.

If you can’t get your My QCE account to work eg you have forgotten the email you used / lost the password etc, here are the contact details for QCAA to gain assistance. We can’t help you with your access from school.

Get in touch with QCAA

They have two support areas you can contact, depending on the type of query you have:

• Student Portal access and login queries — phone (07) 3864 0299 or email ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au
• QCE eligibility, results and other queries — phone 1800 804 991 or email myQCE@qcaa.qld.edu.au

Hours: Monday–Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30pm, excluding public holidays.

Access to ATARs

Students are reminded that ATARs will be available via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) at www.qtac.edu.au/atar. Students should have signed up to the ATAR Portal to enable access their ATAR and need to use their name (as shown in their QCAA learning account), date of birth, LUI and email address.

Year 6 Transition

Thanks to Mrs Thornton - HOD Junior Secondary and Student Services, as well as the many teachers who hosted a very successful Year 6 transition on Wednesday, 30 November. The students enjoyed meeting new friends, some of their potential teachers and starting to find their way around the campus. We look forward to them joining us  in 2023.  

To help you prepare for 2023, whether your student is returning to school or new to North High, please visit our school website's '2023 All you need to know' page.  This will help you with information such as where your student should go on the first day, what they need to bring with them, information about uniform, timetables and more.

Finally I would personally like to thank all staff for the warm welcome and support I have received over the past 7 weeks as Acting Principal. I have enjoyed working here and wish all staff a relaxing holiday break. I would also like to wish all BNSHS families a very happy and safe holiday season.  

Mrs Natalie Brandon, ACTING PRINCIPAL

Friday 5 - Students remaining at school until 3pm Term 1, 2023

The Watson Report

Congratulations year 9 students

The Junior Certificate of Education is a school-based recognition of achievement for year 9 students. Seventy-five year 9 students achieved their JCE this year. This was celebrated with a special parade yesterday. Congratulations to these students for demonstrating their commitment to learning. Certificates for students who were absent can be collected from the office. You can view photos of recipients later in this newsletter  or on the school Facebook page.

Reward Days

This term we had two Reward Days! One on Friday 25 November for year 10 and year 11 students, with over fifty students choosing to attend the movie option: Black Panther – Wakanda Forever. All students were well behaved and we enjoyed the movie and canteen treats!

Reward Day 2, was Tuesday 6 December, with almost 90 students attending the trip to Norville Pool. It was a beautiful hot and sunny day with students enjoying the pools and inflatables. Excellent behaviour was demonstrated by all students. Thank you students for a great finish to the North Rewards program!  Please enjoy the photos below.

Early next year we will be asking for Reward Day ideas again! So please note down any ideas ready for North Rewards next year or join us at a P&C meeting to share your thoughts and ideas.

Ten free things to do on the holidays

At our last Junior parade I shared ‘ten free things to do on the holidays’ with students. It’s important for students to experience our local area, spend some time outdoors and connect with family and friends. Here’s the list:

1. Visit Christmas lights around Bundaberg. There is even 'Carols by the Dashboard Light’ with local artists performing their versions of Christmas songs, while you visit Christmas light displays.
2. Go to the beach – so many beautiful beaches in our region
3. Read a book – an actual book!
4. Visit Bundaberg Library – there’s much more than just books!
5. Visit the Botanical Gardens – maybe a family picnic
6. Visit the Bundaberg Art Gallery
7. Watch a Christmas movie - I recommend ‘Elf’
8. Play a board game with your family
9. Explore Sharon Gorge
10. Spend time with your friends.

Thank you students for your enthusiasm this year. I have enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to even more rewards, events and Gotchas next year! Thank you to parents and carers for your ongoing support of your students to engage them with education. Have a safe and happy holiday. See you in 2023!

Mrs Watson, Deputy Principal

Junior Certificate of Education

Year 9 students were presented with their Junior Certificate of Education on Parade today to recognise the completion of the junior phase of learning. Students were required to achieve a 'C' standard across core subjects over 4 semesters. These students should be proud of their achievement which paves the way to success for their senior years at North High.

Pool rewards!

Almost 90 students celebrated their term 4 'reward' with a trip to Norville Pool yesterday.  It was the perfect day for the students to make the most of the inflatables and the water park.  Students had a fantastic day!

Pool fun

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Meet the teachers at North High

All parents are welcome to attend a free sausage sizzle on Thursday, 9th February 2023, at Bundaberg North State High School in the Hall from 4:45pm – 6:00pm.  Students are welcome to accompany their parents.

This is an informal gathering giving all parents the opportunity to meet our current teaching staff.

It may be helpful to bring a list of your student’s teachers or a copy of their timetable, as you may wish to meet these teachers specifically.

To assist us with catering please complete the RSVP form below and return to the main office by Monday, 6^th February 2023.

We look forward to meeting you on this evening.

Meet the Teachers BBQ

Rube Goldberg

As part of Year 8 Science Curriculum in Term 4, students learn about energy transform and transfer. To get-away from daily classroom routine activities, students in Year 8C class were given an opportunity to explore and think out box. Students were given a challenge “How they can use Energy Transform and Transfer in real life by constructing “Rube Goldberg machine”.”

 To make it more interest as well as for the encouragement and the effort, Mrs. Sudasinghe their science teacher, awarded 1^st ,2^nd and 3^rd places with the help of (Science HOD) Mr. Peach, Mr. Smith and Mr. Kenway to the best outcomes. Mrs. Topes and Mr. Anderson are two main characters that cannot be forgotten as the immense support given behind the scene to make a successful event.   

Mrs Sudasinghe, Science Teacher

Ski Trip opportunity

We are proposing to take students on a week-long trip to the snow! This trip will be open to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2023 and will take place in the first week of the September school holidays.

Please visit this website: https://bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/ski-2023, read the cover letter, and return the attachments with paid deposit of $400 by 31 January 2023.

Please direct any queries to 4130 0311.

GP bookings now open!

Appointments are now available to visit the GP each Tuesday at North High.  Students can make bookings by scanning the QR code above, which takes them to the school webpage, where they click on the MAKE A BOOKING box.  Alternatively appointments can be made simply by emailing GP@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au.  

Bookings are completely confidential, as are all emails sent to this address.  So, if you would like to provide feedback you can also do this by emailing GP@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au

P&C News

Our tuckshop is looking for volunteers. Please email Jacky our convenor if you are able to offer any help jburt144@eq.edu.au 

We are always looking for new Committee members. The P&C meets once each month to discuss matters of concern to the school and the school community.  If you would like to connect to the P&C but are not able to attend meetings in person, we are happy to have you join the meeting via Teams or phone.  Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month in the conference room in A Block and commence at 6:00pm.  You will find meeting dates on the school websites event calendar. 

www.facebook.com/bundabergnorthhighpandc

pandc@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au

Mrs Shelley Hansen, P&C President 

Changes to bus service in 2023

Stymie - #saysomething

What does Stymie do for young people?

Of every 30 young people in Australia seven will be dealing with a mental health issue, yet only two will reach out for support. Stymie works with you to give the young people you are working with, the power to say something or ask for help. We are an early intervention initiative that changes and saves lives.

Stymie empowers young people to ask for help when they need support, or if they are seeing or experiencing harm.

Stymie provides online reporting for schools. Encrypted, anonymous notifications are delivered within seconds to authorised recipients, who respond according to their wellbeing framework. The notification provides the option to include screenshots or images that validate the notification.

Being able to anonymously report, relieves feelings of helplessness for those who want to help their peers but don’t quite know how. Our purpose is to support you in creating an environment where harm can be minimised and effective action can be maximised.

Stymie can be used by anybody. It does not have to be a student at our school. The link to make a notification is on the school website front page

Important dates

Next Step Survey

2023 Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey

A reminder that our Year 12 students will be invited to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey starting in March 2023. The short confidential survey will ask questions about graduates’ activities since finishing school, like study and work.

Graduates can expect to be invited to the survey via a letter from the Minister for Education or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office on behalf of the department. Please check your contact details are correct with your school and your learning account by logging into the student portal at https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

We appreciate your participation in this important survey as it helps our school improve our senior services for future students. For more info visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.

Uniform donations

If you no longer need your student's North High uniform, we welcome any donations of second hand items.  Donated uniforms are distributed to families in need, or used as spares in case of emergencies.  These can be handed in to the school office.

Support for families & community