Year 7 KEP Community Presentation KILCOY State High School An Independent Public School NEWSLETTER December 2 2016 Term 4 Date Claimers Page 3 KEY STAFF Principal: Chris Dench Deputy Principals: Liza Bingham Lindy Craddy Guidance Officer: Megan Coonan Business Services Manager: Sally Wright Heads of Department: Tony Martin Chris Tucker Diane Lacey Teena Matai Phuong Rebisz Year Level Coordinators: Junior Secondary Cami Dench Matt Clegg Senior Secondary Marilyn Messenger James McMahon Please contact any of the above staff members on 5422 4343. Seib Street, KILCOY 4515 Ph: (07) 5422 4343 │ Fax: (07) 5422 4300 [email protected] │ www.kilcoyshs.eq.edu.au On Friday 25 November, the Year 7 Students delivered the final component of the Kilcoy Environmental Project when they presented their findings and project displays to the community at the Kilcoy Information Centre. The project presentations were based around communicating awareness to the community about “What’s in our Water”. We began this exciting new initiative for our Year 7 students this term. The Kilcoy project combined the curriculum of science and humanities into one unit designed to provide opportunities for students to come together as a group to develop their collaboration skills, whilst still providing individual class group work with a focus on developing their science data skills and the communication aspect of humanities. The unit provided opportunities for students to interact with outside organisations locally such as SEQ Water and included excursions to Wivenhoe Dam, and local creek water quality testing reinforced the in-class learning. Students are to be congratulated on the high standard of their final presentations and commended on their enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject. This combined science/humanities project was an outstanding example of Kilcoy State High School’s commitment to providing quality learning opportunities to its students.
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Year 7 KEP Community Presentation
KILCOY State High School An Independent Public School
NEWSLETTER December 2 2016 Term 4 Date
Claimers
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KEY STAFF
Principal:
Chris Dench
Deputy Principals:
Liza Bingham
Lindy Craddy
Guidance Officer:
Megan Coonan
Business Services
Manager:
Sally Wright
Heads of
Department:
Tony Martin
Chris Tucker
Diane Lacey
Teena Matai
Phuong Rebisz
Year Level
Coordinators:
Junior Secondary
Cami Dench
Matt Clegg
Senior Secondary
Marilyn Messenger
James McMahon
Please contact any of the
above staff members on
5422 4343.
Seib Street, KILCOY 4515 Ph: (07) 5422 4343 │ Fax: (07) 5422 4300
[email protected] │ www.kilcoyshs.eq.edu.au
On Friday 25 November, the Year 7 Students delivered the final component of the Kilcoy Environmental Project when they presented their findings and project displays to the community at the Kilcoy Information Centre. The project presentations were based around communicating awareness to the community about “What’s in our Water”.
We began this exciting new initiative for our Year 7 students this term. The Kilcoy project combined the curriculum of science and humanities into one unit designed to provide opportunities for students to come together as a group to develop their collaboration skills, whilst still providing individual class group
work with a focus on developing their science data skills and the communication aspect of humanities.
The unit provided opportunities for students to interact with outside organisations locally such as SEQ Water and included excursions to Wivenhoe Dam, and local creek water quality testing reinforced the in-class learning. Students are to be congratulated on the high standard of their final presentations and commended on their enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject. This combined science/humanities project was an outstanding example of Kilcoy State High School’s commitment to providing quality learning opportunities to its students.
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Centrepay
2017 School Fee Payments can be made in person,
online with QParents or over
the phone.
Eligible parents can also register
for Centrepay deductions.
This involves
having regular payments
deducted from a Centrelink
payment and forwarded
directly to the school on a weekly or
fortnightly basis. For further information
please contact the school office. **********************
2017 Uniform
Shop
Online Orders pick up Wed & Fri
12pm to 3.30pm
For cash/centrepay orders
Tuesday only
8.30-10.30am
Uniforms can now be ordered
online at www.schoolshop
online.net.au/
kilcoyshs
Also Open Jan
16&17 8.30-noon
for new 2017
students
Science Department News
Year 8 Students have been studying Biology this term and investigating cells, their structure and function.
Students completed a range of projects that involved designing models or reports that showed understanding of the scientific knowledge and evidence learnt throughout the unit to examine plant cell specialisation and the development of our modern understanding of the cell.
The year 9s have been studying chemistry this term and were learning about titration. They carried out a titration to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid that 3 different antacid tablets could neutralise.
A titration is chemical technique that requires quite a bit of skill.
Students use the technique in senior chemistry to determine molarity or concentration of chemicals.
It requires the use of a chemical indicator that changes colour once the end point (neutralisation) has been reached.
They all did really well and used the equipment with a high degree of accuracy and skill.
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Happy end of term!
In just a few short days, we return your kids to you to rest and recharge ready for a hard working 2017.
Have a wonderful holiday and we will see you all back in full correct
formal uniform on Monday 23 January 2017.
Lindy Craddy,
Junior Secondary Deputy Principal
Upcoming Excursions
and date claimers
Rewards Day Beach
Trip
December 8
Final Day of School
Friday December 9
2017
Return to School
Monday 23 January
2017
From the Junior Secondary Deputy Principal
Our 2017 leaders were invited to
attend the Halogen Foundation
National Young Leaders Day at the
Brisbane Convention Centre.
The National Young Leaders Day
is an annual event founded in 1997
to develop strong leadership values
amongst young Australians.
The Program consists of keynote
talks, multimedia presentations and
interactive learning that seek a
range of specific outcomes for
young people who aspire to lead
themselves and others well.
The Halogen Foundation gathers
together prominent leaders from all
walk of life to be a part of this day.
The program is designed to benefit
any student who shows an interest
in developing their leadership
potential.
Our students reported that the
event was a fantastic experience.
Developing Leadership Values
School Reports will be available
on QParents
Tuesday
6 December
They will be emailed to all
parents on
Thursday
8 December.
Scan below to access the
QParents site
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Page 4 Kindergarten Visit KSHS Facebook
Page.
The School’s Facebook page is a
prominent area where we promote
all that is great about Kilcoy State
High School.
Photos from excursions and sports days, as
well as reminders for both students and parents along with other items of
interest are published on our
Facebook page.
To receive these posts, please
“like” our page.
Notifications can be set to receive all
posts, or only
those you wish.
Our Agricultural department was host to a visit from the students of C&K Kindergarten on Monday.
The children were given a tour of our farm produce where they learnt how to tell when corn is ready to pick, and how big zucchini get if you forget to pick them in time.
The carrot picking was very popular and all students were able to take their very impressive carrots home.
The year 10 students assisted with a petting session with our bigger chickens and the goats, before the
children were show a feeding session of our native fish.
In what was great timing, two of
our incubator eggs hatched that
morning, so they were able to see
what a chicken looks like when it
has just hatched.
Being able to provide this
opportunity to the local children is
one of the great advantages that
our school has, and is part of the
close community connection that
Kilcoy State High School prides
itself on.
New Chaplain
for 2017
Kate Gold has been appointed
as the Chaplain for
KSHS for 2017.
Kate is currently the
Chaplain at the Primary School
and will be spending two days at each
school next year.
We welcome Kate to our
school.
Timetable for Last Week of School
Monday December 5: is a normal timetable day
(Includes the Year 7 Transition day)
Tuesday and Wednesday: Pastoral Care days with a variety of guest speakers, events and activities planned
Thursday: Rewards Beach Day trip and alternate program for those not attending
Tuckshop: Monday normal, Tues-Thurs hot food is pre-order only Closed Friday
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Student Absence
Hotline
54 22 4360
Parents/caregivers please note all
student absences
must be
explained either by
telephone or
signed letter
(This includes late arrivals & early
departures)
Page 6 Accessing the Youth Health
Nurse
Our Youth Health Nurse Alex Miller is available for appointments in the library on Mondays and alternate Wednesdays to see students, staff and parents.
Appointments can be made at the Administration Office.
P&C News
President:
Tony Martin
Secretary:
Lisa Anderson
Treasurer:
Cami Dench
Meetings held
every 2nd Wednesday of
the Month
Next meeting:
2017
Amanda Mills and Sophie Wolf
are the PEPAR Stars for
November.
Amanda was selected to be the
Qld representative of the
Australian Team who competed in
the 2016 International Mounted
Games at Whittlesea in Victoria.
This was the second time that the Australian Team has won, narrowly defeating the team from the UK. Other countries were USA and Canada
All riders in the event rode borrowed horses rotated each round. Performing at the elite level on an unfamiliar horse is a fantastic achievement for these riders under 16 years old.
Riders also experienced highlights of Victoria - bushwalking in the Grampians, canoeing, a cruise on the Yarra, visits to Phillip Island, Healesville Sanctuary, the Darley stud operation at Northwood Park
Seymour, and Pony Clubs at Stawell and Yarrambat. Congratulations Amanda.
Sophie was recognised for recently competing in the All Schools Triathlon Championships at Kawana, where she placed first for the Sunshine Coast region and 13th overall.
PEPAR Stars
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Somerdays By Camp Somerset
Tell Me More!! Tell Me More!!
For years, here at Camp Somerset we have run amazing school programs for all ages, now we would like to offer our programs to our wonderful Brisbane Valley Community.
So, try our exciting “Somerdays” school holiday program. Fully catered and run by our excellent and friendly qualified outdoor education staff. It’s a chance to make new friends, step outside of your comfort zone and all this while staying safe. Not to mention you get to brag to your mates about what you did on your holidays.
When- 19th, 20th,21st of December
Cost- $95 per person per day (This includes, morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, equipment hire, activity specialists)
How to register- Simply call us on 5426 0126 or email us at
Registration opens- 4/11/2016 & closes- 12/12/2016
Who- Boys and girls 9 to 15 years’
Where- Camp Somerset 1180 Stanley Pocket road, Crossdale 4312
Come and
experience cool
activities such as…
Mountain Biking,
High ropes, Pool
Pontoon, Nerf
Wars, Archery
Fully Catered:
Including Morning
tea, Afternoon Tea
and Lunch
Bus Pick up at Esk
and Toogoolawah
Year 7 Enrolment
2017
2017 Year 7
enrolments for
2017. Please
return enrolment
forms ASAP to
the office. A
reminder that a
copy of birth
certificates are
required.
If you did not attend the information evening please contact the school to book for an enrolment interview with our Junior Deputy Lindy Craddy.
Student
Absence Hotline
54 22 4360
Parents/caregivers
please note all student
absences
must be
explained either
by
telephone or
signed letter
This includes
late arrivals
& early
departures
Absences can be advised via the QParents
App also
Family Fun Afternoon
Kilcoy @TheHall
Memorial Hall
Saturday 10 December
Stall holders also Wanted
Ph Pam 0412249656
Sensory Screening Morayfield Shopping Centre
Sunday 11 December
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