Bundaberg North State High School 2020 OUTSTANDING LEARNERS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSTANDING FUTURES No. 2, 12 th February 2020 Principal’s Report… Our school year has started well and students have settled quickly into classes. Thank you to parents, staff and students for the smooth and positive start to the year. This year we are focussing on student attendance. There is a strong correlation between good attendance and academic success. The best opportunity for student success is in class with their classroom teacher. Our whole school target for each student is 95% attendance. This equates to 2-3 days absent per term. I ask that you work on this with your son/daughter so we can work together to reach our school target. This week sees several significant school events occur. On Tuesday was our Big Day Out for all year levels. This annual event provides each year level with opportunity to build leadership and teamwork skills while getting to know their cohort, Year Level Coordinator and teachers. Thank you to the parents who ensured that permission slips and payments were made by the due date to assist with catering and organisation. On Wednesday, we held our Badge Ceremony. This is our induction of the Student Council representatives for the school and the presentation of senior badges to our Year 12 students. Thank you to the parents/family members who attended.
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Bundaberg North State High School 2020
OUTSTANDING LEARNERS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSTANDING FUTURES
No. 2, 12th February 2020
Principal’s Report…
Our school year has started well and students have settled quickly into classes. Thank you to parents, staff and
students for the smooth and positive start to the year.
This year we are focussing on student attendance. There is a strong correlation between good attendance and
academic success. The best opportunity for student success is in class with their classroom teacher. Our whole school
target for each student is 95% attendance. This equates to 2-3 days absent per term. I ask that you work on this with
your son/daughter so we can work together to reach our school target.
This week sees several
significant school
events occur. On
Tuesday was our Big
Day Out for all year
levels. This annual
event provides each
year level with
opportunity to build
leadership and
teamwork skills while
getting to know their
cohort, Year Level Coordinator and teachers. Thank you to the parents who
ensured that permission slips and payments were made by the due date to assist
with catering and organisation.
On Wednesday, we held our
Badge Ceremony. This is our
induction of the Student
Council representatives for
the school and the
presentation of senior
badges to our Year 12
students. Thank you to the
parents/family members
who attended.
P&C Meeting – Next Meeting Thursday, 13th February 2020. All welcome!
Thank you to the many parents who have for ensured their son/daughter
has checked and followed the uniform expectations for students.
Remember that black leather/vinyl covered shoes are required for all
students with either white/black ankle socks. Please read the jewellery,
hair/make up expectations and ensure students are aware. Our
expectations are found on the website and in the homework diary. We
have given students the first 2 weeks to get their uniform organised. We
will be continually monitoring student uniform.
We are still waiting for our SHORTS order to arrive at LOWES. With the Coronavirus outbreak and the Chinese New
Year, LOWES are unsure of the impact on the order but we will notify you when the order has arrived.
In the meantime as mentioned in our first newsletter, students who do not have school shorts are able to wear plain
black shorts (mid thigh length). We apologise for the inconvenience.
If you have any queries about the uniform please contact the office.
Robyn Kent
Principal
Ski Trip
We are proud to announce that BNSHS students and staff will be headed to Jindabyne in the first week of the winter school holidays, to experience skiing in the snow! By now, parents will have paid the deposit and have received an invoice for the first major progress payment. Have your children told you about the Ski Trip Parent Information Night? We are holding a very important evening to provide updated information on the itinerary, discuss safety aspects, and answer your questions about the ski trip. When 6pm Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Where Library - you may walk through the main school foyer. Signs will be in place directing
you to the location of the library Who is invited All ski trip students & their parents RSVP Monday by emailing [email protected] or calling 4130 0222 We would like to share the upcoming progress payments in order to support you when budgeting for the trip.
Upcoming Ski Trip Progress Payments
Payment 1 (6 March) $700 – this is the major progress payment to secure lift tickets, equipment hire, insurance and jersey
Meet the staff in the Business & Digital Technologies
faculty
Life is far from boring in the Business and Digital
Technologies Department here at BNSHS. We pride
ourselves on providing your son/daughter with an
interesting and engaging curriculum that focuses on
important 21st century skills.
All of our students study Business & Economics and
Digital Technologies for a term in either Year 7 or Year
8. Once in Years 9 and 10, they can choose to continue
studying one or both of these subjects for a semester.
In Years 11 and 12, students can elect to study
General subjects that contribute to an ATAR such as
Business and Accounting. They may also opt to study
great Applied Subjects such as Information and Communication Technology and Tourism.
Pictured above from left to right are Mrs Keri Jensen (Head of Department for Technologies), Miss Amy Wilson, Mr
Liam Kronk, Mrs Sue Richardt and Mr Grant Newell. Our hardworking staff provide students with many additional
opportunities to consolidate learning. These can include excursions and the mentoring of students competing in
academic competitions both at a local and state level. We also source excellent guest speakers to come into the
classroom to share their vast knowledge and expertise.
We look forward to meeting with parents at the upcoming “Meet the Teacher” afternoon on 13 February. Please do
not hesitate to contact any of us should you have any concerns in relation to your son/daughter.
Chess Club
Welcome to Junior Chess for 2020. The Bundaberg Chess Club is intending to continue Sunday Junior Chess Tournaments on a regular basis for 2020. John and Elizabeth Harris continue as the Junior Chess Tournament Coordinators for 2020. All enquiries about Bundaberg Chess Club Junior Chess competitions should be sent to mobile:- 0418686497 or email [email protected]. The Junior chess competitions are held on the last Sunday of the month, on 8 months of the year. Intended dates for the Sunday Junior Chess Tournaments in 2020 are:- 23/02/2020 29/03/2020 26/04/2020 31/05/2020
26/07/2020 30/08/2020 25/10/2020 29/11/2020
Cost will be $8.00/day. A maximum cost of $16.00 per family, for 3 or more players. $7.00 for each player if you bring a new friend to chess. The cost includes 6 rounds of competitive chess each tournament plus an expert chess lesson from Mr John Harris who is a top rated chess players in Bundaberg. First round to commence promptly at 9.00am at the U3A Building (upstairs) next to Improvements Gym on Woongarra St. Could players please arrive 15 minutes early to register for the tournament. It is anticipated the session should finish approximately 12.20-12.30 pm. All children need to bring a water bottle plus sufficient morning tea.
Prizes are given on each day for 1st to 5th place, with a prize for the 2 players with the most interesting chess game, plus 2 lucky door prizes. Children can accrue points through regular attendance at these Sunday tournaments towards Grand Prix prizes that are awarded at the last Sunday Junior Chess Tournament of the year.
School Photography Date: 25/02/2020 SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER CODE: XRE VMX 8E2 SCHOOL PHOTO ORDER LINK: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=XREVMX8E2
School photography day is coming up very soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link above or by using the envelope provided to your students.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now, if your school is offering sibling photos* Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s
advancedorder site (follow the link above) and your child’s advancedyou photo site
*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will
not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs can only be taken of children enrolled at the school. Please note: Sibling photographs are not offered at all schools.
If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at: [email protected]
BNSHS School Council
As an independent public school, Bundaberg North State High School has established a School Council which is charged with overseeing the strategic direction of the school. The School Council consists of the Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, representatives from the P&C, the vice-chancellor of CQUniversity Bundaberg and a representative from East Coast Apprenticeships.
The School Council meets twice per term usually on Wednesdays from 5:30-7PM at the school administration block.
We are currently seeking a parent representative on the School Council. Please find attached a nomination form to be returned by tomorrow, Thursday 13 February. In the case of multiple nominations, voting will occur at the P&C meeting scheduled for Thursday 13 February. If you have any queries, please contact Robyn Kent [email protected] or 4130 0222.
Meet the teachers
All parents/guardians and students are welcome to attend our ‘Meet the Teachers’ afternoon tomorrow Thursday 13th February at 4.45 – 5.45 pm. This is an informal event that gives parents an opportunity to meet their son/daughter’s teachers and gives an opportunity for students to introduce their parents to their teachers. Please see the flyer attached for details. We hope to see as many parents attending as possible. This is an excellent way to begin the school year.
Invoices for the Student Resource Scheme will be sent out very soon. These will be either emailed
or posted to each family. Invoices for subject fees will be sent separately soon after. Invoices can
be paid directly on QParents, bpoint or direct bank payment to:
BSB: 064403 Acct: 00090504
Thank you to those families who have already completed the SRS form and returned this to us. If you are yet to
complete the Student Resource Scheme form, please download from HERE. Once completed, this form is valid for the
term of your student’s enrolment at North High.
Suggestion box
We value your feedback and would love to hear your suggestions about how we can make Bundaberg North State High
School a better school. In each newsletter from now on you will see the ‘Newsletter’ icon below. If you click on the
icon you can enter the details of your suggestion and once submitted it will be emailed to the Principal.
If you would like us to reply and discuss your suggestion with you, be sure to check the appropriate box. Alternatively
you can give us your suggestion anonymously. Either way, would love to hear from you. The link is also available on
our website.
Parentline – online support
Online support is available to parents at Parentline. This is a fantastic free resource which covers issues like dealing with exam stress, anxiety, alcohol and self-harm. Click on the link below for more.