BNSHS Newsletter 24 April 2024

From The Principal's Office

Welcome back to Term 2.  I hope that you enjoyed the Easter vacation.

We are currently in full swing organising our North High 50^th Anniversary celebrations on June 1^st and are looking forward to welcoming back past students and staff on the day.  Full details of the Anniversary celebrations are available on our school website.  We are holding an open day at North High, 9 Marks Street from 10.00am – 3.00pm and then a ticketed event at the Brothers’ Club at 6.00pm in the evening.  In order to spread the word could you please share the details with any past families, students or staff who attended North.  We are looking forward to a great day of memories.

Students have now completed Term 1 assessment and progress reports have been issued to all students.  We ask that you take the time to discuss your student’s report with them and invite you to make an appointment for a Student Progress Conference with individual teachers.  At present, Student Progress Conferences are planned for May 2^nd.   We may have reason to change the date and will notify you of this change if necessary but we do encourage as many parents as possible to make appointments with the staff to check on progress.

Reach for the Sky and North Star Awards will be issued to students in the next few weeks to celebrate the achievements of students from Term 1.  Congratulations to the students who meet the criteria for the awards. Students will be notified shortly if they are receiving an award.

Last week we held our annual Cross Country competition. It was excellent to see so many students across all age groups participating.  Congratulations to the winners of each age group.  A group of students will now go on to compete at the Bundaberg District Cross Country in Gin Gin this week.  We wish them well.

Today we celebrated ANZAC day by having an ANZAC ceremony at school run by the Student Council.  Students are invited to participated in the Bundaberg march and Moore Park march on April 25^th and invite all students to join the school group marching.

Robyn Kent, Principal

The Watson Report

Reach for the Sky Awards

Reach for the Sky awards will be presented in the coming weeks. These awards recognise students who consistently demonstrate excellent effort and behaviour across their subjects. Students can receive a BRONZE, SILVER or GOLD award based on the number of ‘excellent’ results for effort and behaviour. Each student must meet the minimum requirement for both effort and behaviour, for example, to receive a BRONZE award they must achieve at least 4 x Excellent results for effort and 4 x Excellent results for behaviour across their chosen subjects.

Criteria:

• GOLD: 6 x Excellent for Effort and Behaviour       
• SILVER: 5 x Excellent for Effort and Behaviour  
• BRONZE: 4 x Excellent for Effort and Behaviour 
• PLATINUM: Achieve 3 x Reach for the Sky.

Students will be informed this week if they are receiving an award. Next week senior students will receive their award at the whole school parade and junior students will receive their award at a special junior parade in week 4. If you have any questions about these awards, please contact me via email rwats34@eq.edu.au or phone 4130 0222.

Livin’ Well Sessions

Next week on Wednesday 1 May, all students will attend a Livin’ Well presentation. Livin’ Well is a non-profit organisation that works to promote positive mental health and well-being for people through early education and awareness programs. The purpose of the session is the spread the message that it is okay to speak about mental health and how to get support for mental health.

Reward Day 1 coming soon

Well done to students who have achieved a Reach for the Sky award. The students with 90% actual attendance (with no unexplained absences or suspensions) will be invited to the first Reward Day on Wednesday 22 May. Students will be able to choose one of the following:

• Abseiling at Wyper Park
• Trip to Oaks Beach, Burnett Heads
• $5 Tuckshop voucher.

Students who have qualified will receive a survey to select their reward. Look out for more upcoming North Rewards’ events.

Rebecca Watson, Deputy Principal

Senior Schooling Report

Senior Coaching

Over the first two weeks of the term, each year 11 and 12 student has met with a staff member to reflect on their current progress at school. In addition, we asked reflective questions to investigate the impact of factors within their control has on their ability to learn such as: sleep (they should be getting 8-10hr per night), part-time work and when and what they eat.

Unfortunately, we have found there are a significant number of students whose learning may be impacted by the following:

• Lack of sleep – going to bed too late to be able to get at least 8 hours sleep per night.
• Poor eating habits - not eating breakfast, this can be then compounded by not eating at school at all. This would greatly affect their ability to concentrate at school as well as make them feel tired as they are literally running out of fuel.
• Part-time jobs – working more than 12hours per week.
• Gaming late into the night or early morning.

We encourage parents to talk with your student about their coaching session and to ask to see the Track Ed profile to gain an insight into how your student is tracking. Perhaps parents could investigate if any of the impacting factors apply to their student and work with them to minimise the impact on their learning.

The staff involved have thoroughly enjoyed the process, getting to know our tremendous students a little better. It has been rewarding and refreshing to hear from the students about their future aspirations and current commitments. Most students would have left their coaching session with a list of tasks to complete. These could include trying to address one of the factors listed above, to implementing particular Study Habit/s from the Effective Study Habits booklet given to them (and emailed out by myself in week 1).

Uni Opportunities for Year 11 and 12 Students:

UQ Ready

Information session for anyone interested in applying for university at UQ.

QUT – Future You Summit

University Sunshine Coast – Best Field Trip in the World Competition

Opportunity to enter for this exceptional 4 day experience! Details can be found here:

Careers Expo

Next Tuesday students in years 10,11 and 12 will be provided with an information letter on the Bundaberg Career Expo being held on Wednesday 8 May. We will take them in two groups, free of charge. Permission forms will be emailed to all parents of these year levels next Tuesday.

There will be something for everyone at this Expo, with an extensive range of exhibitors including employment agencies, apprenticeships, universities, colleges, TAFE, defence forces, local businesses and much more.

Natalie Brandon, Deputy Principal 

ANZAC Day 2024

ANZAC Day Services

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day services for both Bundaberg & Moore Park Beach on Thursday 25^th April, 2024. Please wear the school uniform (formal uniform is preferred for senior students) and a hat and don’t forget to bring a water bottle.

Service details:

Bundaberg Service

Meeting Location: Bourbong Street opposite Target

Meeting Time: By 8:00am (marching at 8:30am)

Pickup: Buss Park

Moore Park Beach Service

Meet: Community Hall

Time: By 11:15am (marching at 11:30am)

Pickup: Memorial Park

Mick Findlay, Deputy Principal 

Friday 5, Term 2 2024

Friday 5 - Students remaining at school until 3pm Term 2, 2024

Sport at North

2024 Cross Country 

The 2024 Cross Country was held on Tuesday 17^th April. Around 70 students battled either the 3km, 4km or 6km circuit. The open course provided a great spectacle as the runners made their way through a variety of terrain around the school and neighbouring fields. With house pride on the line, many athletes pushed themselves to the limit in order to complete their race, while others took the more social approach, but still gained valuable house points.

 As a stepping stone to the District Cross Country, many competitors returned to the course with some retaining their age champion medal, Zara, Paige, Bridie, Cassidy, and Elliott. The race also threw up a few surprise results for age-champions. Well done to all age champs!

 The 2024 House points were very close, emphasising how much ‘team spirit’ and ‘having a go’ can really make a difference! CONGRATULATIONS to MONDURAN House who were triumphant on the day.

Age Champions 

House Points 

• 1st Monduran 185 Points 
• 2nd Tirroan 183 Points 
• 3rd Walla 113 Points 
• 4th Mabbro 61 Points 

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Table Tennis

Bundaberg North State High School achieves impressive third place in division 2!

In a remarkable feat, Bundaberg North State High School has clinched third place in Division 2, marking a historic moment for the school. Notably, they stand as the sole state school to secure a spot in both Division 1 and 2. This remarkable journey to the final round is a testament to their dedication and hard work. Congratulations to the North High team for their outstanding achievement!

Sports Performance Program 

Exciting News for our Bundaberg North State High School Sports Performance Program!

Attention all student athletes! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our School Sport Performance Program (SPP), designed to empower YOU to reach your full potential both on and off the field!

The SPP is all about holistic development, focusing not only on your athletic skills but also on academic achievement, attendance, and behaviour. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals who excel in every aspect of life.

As we kick off the Bundaberg Secondary School Sport (BDSSS) season, our teams are gearing up for an incredible journey! We're proud to announce that we'll be entering FOUR teams into the BDSSS rugby league competition:

Boys Teams: 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12

Girls Team: 7/8

Training sessions are in full swing, taking place every Monday afternoon and an extra session on Wednesday until the season officially begins in week 4. Additionally, team training sessions will occur during lunchtime as notified by our dedicated coaches. Games will be Wednesday after school

We're calling on all team members to fully commit to this exciting journey ahead! Let's make every moment count, work hard, and most importantly, have FUN along the way!

Stay tuned for more updates and let's show the world what the Bundaberg North State High School Sports Performance Program is made of!

Term 1 Sport Report 

Mrs Suadasinghe Table Tennis 

• BNSHS achieves impressive 3^rd Place in Division 2
• MVP: Mylee B.
• Most Improved and North sprit: Samuel K

Mrs Hearn Senior Girls Volleyball

•  For some it was their first time and everyone played amazing
• Commitment was a stand out for training and games 
• Team spirit was on point
• Skilled player was Ariana W
• Most progress and encouragement was Shanice D 

Mr Peach Senior Girls Soccer 

• Team spirit was encouraging
• Juniors stepped up against seniors 
• Good progress throughout the year
• Scored in every game and played competitively 
• Zara A was a stand out
• Ashlee E was an amazing goal keeper

Mr Moore  Senior Volleyball 

• Place: 6^th overall 
• MVP: Noah T/ Hayden G
• Most Improved: Isaac E

Report by: Hayden G & Arianna W, Sport Captains

Robert Thatcher, Sports Coordinator 

The 2024 Outback Tour

Six of our BNSHS Instrumental Music students were part of the recent 2024 Outback Tour.

Bryon R (violin), Calypso M (double bass), Rebecca K (violin), Kim M (cello), Caitlyn J (percussion), and Breanna T (violin) represented our school.  Along with Instrumental Music students from Bundaberg SHS, Kepnock SHS, Gin Gin SHS, and Isis District SHS - the Outback Tour Orchestra and Choir was formed.  Students showed great commitment, giving up a number of Sunday afternoons to rehearse together.

What an epic adventure, travelling to the outback, with performances and lot of sight-seeing!  The Tour departed on Friday 12 April, and returned on Wednesday 17 April. 

Performances included:  singing in the Cathedral Cave in Rockhampton; Choir and Orchestra at the Age of Dinosaurs in Winton; Choir at the Waltzing Matilda Centre; Orchestra at Winton SS; Choir on plane steps at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach; Orchestra and Choir (including “on-the-air” to students as far away as Tasmania and the Northern Territory) at the Longreach School of Distance Education; Orchestra at Emerald SS.

Sight-seeing included: Capricorn Adventure Caving and Cathedral Cave in Rockhampton; Stockman’s Hall of Fame, QANTAS Founders Museum, Outback Pioneer (Cobb n Co rides, Nogo Sheep Station, campfire dinner) in Longreach; Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda Centre, and Royal Theatre Outdoor Cinema in Winton; Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldin.

The students had a fantastic time!  So many special memories and friendships made.

Annette Christensen, Instrumental Music Teacher

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Japanese students to visit North

Japanese Homestay EOI

Anthony Holt, HOD English/LOTE

North brings to you - Trivia Night!

This term, North brings to you Trivia Night! Trivia Night will be held in the hall on the 16^th of May beginning at 5:30pm. Make sure to get together a team and bring $5 as your entry fee. Family and friends are more than welcome to come, as long as they are registered as part of your team. To register your team, email principal@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au .  All the money raised will go towards a domestic violence prevention organisation named Edon Place. We will have a special guest, Corey Pitt, to host the event. We would love to see as much involvement as possible, so come along, with your team and all your best trivia knowledge!

School Immunisation Program 2024

Round 1 dates for the 2024 School Immunistation clincs have been set. Ozcare will be visiting Bundaberg North SHS on the following dates to provide this service as part of the National Immunisation Program and is free to all consenting families.  If you have not provided consent for your student to be immunised, they will not recieve vaccination on this day.  

Please ensure your student has a nutritious breakfast on the morning of the immunisation and they are well hydrated.

• Year 7 - Thursday 23rd May 2024
• Year 10 - Friday 24th May 2024 

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 

P&C News

P&C ask for your uniform donations

My name is Shelly Hansen.  I am the President of the BNSHS P&C Association and I am seeking your help.  Sadly, there are students at our school whose families are not able to provide them with a uniform.  I would like to ask for your assistance by donating any items of North High uniform that your children no longer need.  The P&C try to support all requests for assistance but with your help we may be able to extend that support further.  

All uniform donations are greatly appreciated, and we thank you for the continued support of our school.  

Thank you for your help, Shelly Hansen, P&C President

Callout for volunteers

Can you volunteer some time either at home or in tuckshop?

We have some jobs for the tuckshop that could be completed at home such as cutting foil into squares, cutting burger paper (baking paper), putting labels on bags and more.

We also need assistance in our tuckshop. This can be a background position (not student facing). The jobs could include washing up, stocking fridges/ice cream freezer/spoons and helping with food preparation (cutting salads/fruit).

The main days needed are Tuesday and Thursday from 8am-12noon, but any amount of time from 1 to 4 hours would be extremely helpful.

We can also sign off on your Centrelink, work/volunteer forms.

If you think you could spare some time, please contact us via email – pandc@bundabergnorthshs.eq.edu.au

Shelly Hansen, P&C President 

Sports & Co-Curricular Group Photos

20% Discount on Sports & Co-Curricular Group Photos available until 4/05/2024

These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 6/03/2024 and 13/03/2024:

You can now view and purchase the group images listed above and if you place your order before 4/05/2024 you will get a 20% early order discount. Just click on the link below. Please note the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Images can also be viewed by visiting www.advancedlife.com.au entering the code: XRE VMX 8E2 and clicking on “Group Photos”

Important

• Sports and co-curricular group photos can only be purchased online, PLEASE DO NOT return payment to your school
• If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
• Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after the discounted early order period has closed
• Past years' photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school's advancedorder and your child's advancedyou photo sites

QParents in 2025 at BNSHS

QParents is all about making parents’ lives easier. QParents is a safe, private app to help parents and caregivers manage important details about their child’s education. Once you are registered, you can sign in securely and- Make payments online- Check your student’s timetable, assessment calendar and report cards- Inform the school of your student’s past or future absence- See upcoming events- View enrolment details- Update your contact details.

From 2025, the school will be asking all parents to submit their consent for excursions through QParents. Click the link below for more information or contact the school to arrange for your unique invitation code to start your registration process.

You can watch the introductory video at the link below to learn more about QParents and how it can work for you.

QPARENTS INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

Containers for Change program

Bundaberg North SHS supports the Containers for Change program and raises money for student resources.  If you have empty bottles or cans and would like to donate them to North High we would be very grateful.   You can either bring them to school office and staff will give them to the Tuckshop or you can take them to one of the recycling depots and quote our school code – C10002160.  

Thank you for helping our school and the environment.

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

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