School Newsletter - Issue 2 - May, 2022

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Families

We’ve had a number of events and celebrations of success since our last newsletter. I’d like to highlight some of these for you. Many other events are celebrated in this newsletter.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Ambassador Ceremony

I thoroughly enjoyed attending our first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Ambassador Ceremony which recognised student leadership. Uncle Norm Enoch, Chair of the Minjerribah Moorgumpin (Elders-In-Council) Aboriginal Corporation Board, attended and provided a very meaningful Welcome to Country as well as speaking with the students and families. After the formal ceremony, the ambassadors worked with Year 7 students in a range of activities. I am honoured that Cleveland District continually looks for ways to encourage our students to achieve their best through our KAIZEN (continually improving) value.

High Performance Learning (HPL)

Sixty students attended a very successful HPL event at the end of last term. Students participated in an innovative experience which included an investigation into what a universal language might be and the interactions between language and culture. Students contributed greatly to the discussions and it was wonderful to hear about the positive feedback from families.

Dylan Pieterse, Year 9

Dylan competed at the 2022 Australian Age Swimming Championships and had an outstanding competition winning the following medals:

• 1st - 100m Butterfly - Australian Age Champion
• 1st - 50m Butterfly - Australian Age Champion
• 1st -100m Backstroke - Australian Age Champion
• 2nd - 200m Backstroke
• 4th - 100m Freestyle
• 5th - 50m Backstroke
• 8th - 50m Freestyle

Keahne Bergin - Year 8

Keahne also competed at the Australian Swimming Championships and achieved the following terrific results:

• 2nd in 50m Breaststroke (achieved her open national times) 
• 3rd  in 100m Breaststroke 
• 8th 200m Breaststroke 

Ministerial Student Advisory Council

Georgia Matthews in Year 11 was selected to attend the Ministerial Student Advisory Council. Georgia participated fully in the sessions which focussed on pathways for students after school and Drug Education. As a school, it is great that one of our students has this representative role for student voice at the state level.

EarthWatch Program

Courtney Taylor (Year 12 and School Captain) has won a fully-funded George Alexander Foundation (GAF) Scholarship and a place on the EarthWatch Student Challenge Team for the ‘Protecting the Reef’s Coastal Frontier’ expedition at Boyne Island Environmental Education Centre in Gladstone, Queensland – 3 July 2022 to 9 July 2022. This is a terrific opportunity for her and builds on Courtney’s love of Marine Science.

Facilities

We are well underway with the $500 000 refit of two amenities facilities in our school after winning a government grant of approximately $200 000. The existing facilities are 60 years old and in need of a major upgrade. The design is based on the model from newer schools which will provide better amenities for students in a much safer space. This has been a request of our Student Council for many years so it’s great that we can finally achieve this goal. The cubicles are private with the wash basins in an open area which significantly increases ventilation, hygiene and provides improved health and safety for students.

I wish students a very successful Term 2.

Leonard McKeown
DipT BEd GradDipMgt MEd(Res) MBA MACEL MAICD 
Executive Principal

Honour the Fallen

On the 21^st of April, Cleveland High Students, along with Mr Ian Gray Deputy President of the Redlands Sub Branch of RSL, participated in the Honour the Fallen Project.   We travelled to the Cleveland Cemetery to place Australian Flags on the last resting place of our Veterans. It was our honour and privilege.

We thank all past and present service personnel for their service.

Lest We Forget

Elodie
Junior Leader

This year on ANZAC Day

This year, Anzac Day marked the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in World War 1. As an Australian Army Cadet, I lead and participated in the Cleveland Dawn Service, main parade, and march. 

To me, Anzac Day is one of the most important days of the year. A day filled with pride, gratitude, and remorse. As I march on Anzac Day, I feel incredibly proud to be Australian.  

Thank you for the sacrifice of our Veterans; for what you gave up providing a brighter future for generations to come. Lest we forget. What does Anzac Day mean to you? 

Claudia
School Captain

Poppy Garden

On Monday the 18^th of April (Easter Monday Public holiday), students and volunteers helped plant poppies around the Paul Bancroft Centre and U Block to honour our Veterans for 2022 Anzac Day. This poppy garden started last year with 300 poppies and this year, we have grown the exhibition 1200 red and purple poppies. We have added purple poppies alongside red poppies to remember the animals that lost their lives in war. The poppies were made Judy Krohn, Browyn Knowles, Jaleyna, Helen Pugh, Marie Wood, Jeanette Alexander, Val McGregor, Judy Miller and Redlands Centre for Women Craft Group.

Cleveland High thanks these wonderful people for their efforts. The gardens look inspiring. We planted close to 1200 poppies in just under one hour, it was a great team effort.

On behalf of Ms Edwards and the Student Council I would like to thank everyone involved.

Liam
Junior Leader

Student Council News: Gold Coin Day

Term Two Gold Coin Day is on Thursday 26 May. This term we are supporting Qld and Lismore residents that have been affected by the recent floods. We asking students to come in their own clothes wearing crazy socks, or their uniform with their crazy socks for the cost of a gold coin.  

Our aim is to raise $1000

Social Situations - The Importance of Discussions with Your Child

Adolescence is a tricky time for our young people as they navigate through personal changes as well as new social situations. As parents, we hope that we’ve done enough to instil family values that will hold our young people in good stead as they face situations that challenge their values and beliefs.

One way to help prepare your child for these scenarios is to openly discuss the types of situations that they might find themselves in and how to react appropriately in line with your family’s values and to save face with their friendship group. At school, we often see our young people make inappropriate decisions when faced with a challenging social situation because they don’t know what to say to avoid the situation, even when they don’t want to participate.

Practical examples include; discussing situations such as being asked to vape, watch a video on a phone with inappropriate images, get into a car with someone who drives dangerously, shoplift etc. A police talk  I once attended with a year 11 cohort was discussing road safety and how to ensure that you are safe in a car with a young driver. The officer talked about the negative reaction that you may receive if you asked the driver to stop driving dangerously and the stigma and teasing that may follow. He suggested that an effective way to get yourself out of the situation was to say to the driver that you felt like you may vomit and, nine times out of ten, the driver would pull over immediately as they would not like their car to smell of vomit. Hence, the young person, faced with a challenging social situation, has been able to get themselves out of the situation safely without being subjected to teasing.

Teens often don’t want to engage with their parents and this is a normal phase. Try approaching these situations when driving somewhere and raising topics based on ‘seeing something in the news’. Play the game, ‘what would you do if …’ and give them different social situations to get themselves out of safely whilst also not making them look uncool. i.e.:

• What would you do if your friend offered to share a vape with you at a bus stop?
• What would you do if your friend told you to put something in your pocket and walk out of a shop without paying for it?
• What would you do if your friend asked you to hold an illicit substance for them at school or at your house overnight?
• What would you do if your friend asked you to keep a secret about them going off to meet an older teen who you were wary of?

Having these conversations with our young people gives them a moment to consider a situation that they may face in the future. Discussing these topics also helps to remind them that they can approach you with a dilemma and seek your guidance.

For further information and help with parenting teenagers, please see our School TV channel, accessible through the school website.

Clair Doevendans
Dean of Year 7

Year 7 Fun and Friendship

During the first week of Term 2, our Year 7 cohort took part in the annual Fun & Friendship days. The purpose of these days is to provide our newest students with shared experiences to develop a sense of unity, friendship and teamwork. The whole year level was provided with an opportunity to spend one day attending PGL Kindilan Outdoor Education Centre and one day at CDSHS participating in activities and information sessions.

At Kindilan, students participate in adventure-based experiences with their peers including canoeing, flying fox, high ropes, abseiling, raft building and bush walking.

On the school based day students participated in; team building with our Junior School Guidance Officer  Mr Hepburn, Cybersafety presentations from our School Based Police Officer  Acting Senior Constable Corey Dean, Inclusion discussions with our Student Support Services team, a treasure hunt with our Library staff, Minute to Win It competitions with our Chaplaincy team, team building sessions with their Home Group teachers, Basketball training with coaches from Red City Roar Basketball Club and Rock Climbing through Base Zero.

We were very pleased to see how well students engaged with activities and how much they embraced the themes of Friendship, Leadership & Resilience which underpinned the activities.

Home Group teachers nominated a number of students from their classes for our Fun & Friendship Awards for displaying outstanding leadership, excellent friendship and high levels of resilience and bravery. Winners were announced on parade this week and presented with a certificate and chocolate to recognise their outstanding efforts.

Mrs Doevendans and Mr Hampson would like to congratulate the whole cohort for their excellent effort, polite manners and wonderful behaviour over the two days.

International Student News

This term, the international department welcomed three new students to Cleveland District State High School. Alicia and Marcus from Singapore and, Holly from Nauru. Our three new arrivals were warmly greeted by a small group of CDSHS year 10 students who made sure Alicia, Marcus and Holly knew how to navigate the enormous CDSHS campus footprint. Welcome students! We wish you all the best with your studies at our school. *Please note: We could not locate Marcus for a photo in this issue; he was too busy playing basketball on the courts with his new Aussie mates to make time for a snapshot! We’ll make sure we capture his image for the next report! It makes us incredibly proud to know that Marcus has transitioned to his new life so easily. Nice one!

Whilst we say hello to some new students, after three long years being (Covid) trapped in Australia we farewell Tony who will return to his family in China to continue his studies. Tony has been a wonderful addition to our international student program and we will miss him terribly. Travel safely, Tony!

School leaders and international students, recently attended the Redlands Coast Connected Business Community Event hosted by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce. Ms Birmingham, Jemma, Bella, August (international student from Vietnam) and Sally were able to meet and interact with local industry leaders in a professional environment and felt the opportunity was highly aligned to their future studies and career paths.

International Baccalaureate News

Last week, our year 11 International Baccalaureate students received their Certificates II and III in Sampling and Measurement and, Laboratory Skills through ABC Training and Consulting. Completed in year 10 pre-IB studies, this qualification provides 8 out of the 20 points required to achieve the Queensland Certificate of Education. Congratulating the students in the background are our current year 10 IB cohort who are currently in the middle of completing their certificates.

Thank you to Miss Aleisha from ABC training for coming to CDSHS to present the certificates. Congratulations, year 11!

International Baccalaureate and international students, leaders recently attended the Redlands Coast Connected Business Community Event hosted by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce. Ms Birmingham, Jemma, Bella, August and Sally were able to meet and interact with local industry leaders in a professional environment and felt the opportunity was highly aligned to their future studies and career paths.

Also, this week the year 11 IB students welcomed a new crew member to the team. We warmly welcome Adrian from the Philippines to our program. All the best with your studies at CDSHS, Adrian! 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ambassador Badge Presentation

It was with great pleasure we presented the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ambassadors with their 2022 badges. We are pleased to formally recognise those students who have been contributing to the cultural footprint in the school and have been positive role models. Uncle Norman Enoch (Chair of Morgumpin Minjerribah Elders in Council) did a wonderful Welcome to Country. Ambassadors honoured an inspiring leader from Quandamooka country, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, by reading some her poetry.

Students who were successful in the nomination process have committed to fulling their role by

• Liaising with school and community groups
• Assisting in the organisation of school and community events
• Leading younger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a mentor role
• Attending Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives (EATSIPs) meetings.

Jasmine Kitchener, one of our Year 12 Ambassadors said, “Being an Ambassador will give me an opportunity to give confidence to our future leaders and encourage them to be culturally informed and proud of their culture. I want them to be aware of how you can make a difference not only for our culture but the school community.”

Congratulations to: Xavier Baira Year 7; Anika Anderson Year 8; Sita Hola Year 9; Lawrence Dufficy Year 10; Mia Billiard Year 12 and Jasmine Kitchener Year 12. We wish them well for the year ahead.

Ministerial Student Advisory Council (MSAC) Experience

On Friday the 29^th of April one of our Year 11 students, Georgia Matthews, had the opportunity to represent the views of high school students in the Redlands/from Quandamooka Country, when she attended the Ministerial Student Advisory Council (MSAC) meeting. Georgia’s contribution to the Council has the potential to improve the learning experience of students throughout Queensland schools. Georgia had the opportunity to share with students from all over the state as she presented her views on pathways after school awareness and drug education and, gave input into what she would like to discuss at the next meeting.

Georgia said, “I felt like my time there was productive and most of all I feel my voice has been heard by the Minister for Education, Grace Grace. She was very polite and let us speak before adding comments or questioning us more about our perspective. As well as individual contributions we were involved in activities that were more group based, such as creating posters. This gave a second opportunity for students to share their opinion, which shows how much this was considered, and to me shows how much this meeting was truly centered around hearing everyone’s individual ideas and viewpoints. Allowing us to contribute to the next topic/topics to be discussed was a fantastic way to represent the real concerns from high school students, which I feel is a major factor in the progressiveness of this meeting. Overall my experience was great, and I am looking forward to the next meeting.”

News from our P & C

After a delayed start to the year, the new P&C Executive was elected at the AGM held in March. Congratulations to Louise Pack who was successful in nominating for the position as President. We welcome Rivca Swinson as Vice President while Deborah Mitchell returns as Secretary. Thank you to all for taking on these roles and carrying on the important work of the P&C within the school and community.

Currently the position of Treasurer remains open so if you are interested in this role, please come along to the next P&C meeting held on Tuesday May 24^th.

We take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Amanda Miles as she hands over the Presidency after 3 years at the helm. Amanda took on the role of President in 2019 and worked tirelessly for three years to ensure all P&C business was conducted with transparency and integrity. Her positive contribution has not gone unnoticed by the school, the P&C staff and community and she was a pleasure to work alongside. We wish Amanda all the best now that she is not part of the P&C Executive although as a relief teacher at the school, we look forward to catching up with her regularly.

Also leaving us this year after 4 years as Treasurer is Tania Frost Jones. Tania was a very active member of the Executive Committee, and her feedback and discussions were invaluable when decisions needed to be made. We wish her well now that all her children have finished up at CDSHS.

Next P&C meeting: held on Tuesday May 24^th @ 7pm in the Innovation Centre F9 - F10 located behind the language block. Entry is via Russell Street.

Tuckshop

The Tuckshop is busy! We take this opportunity to thank the students for their patience while they wait to be served. We know at times the wait can be long but the Tuckshop ladies are working extremely hard to serve as quickly as possible under the circumstances.

Weekly Specials - will be on offer this term over the counter only and sushi is coming back on the menu soon.

$50 notes -Please also remember that the Tuckshop does not have a lot of change so if paying with cash, students need to bring smaller denominations and not $50 notes please as we do struggle to provide change when $50 is handed over.

Order through Flexischools - to ensure your student will never miss out on what they want for their first or second break.

Uniform Shop

Parents / Caregivers – Winter stock is IN – there are long lines currently as the weather cools so please be patient with us, we will get to everyone as quickly as possible.

Appointments – Are no longer required, you can just come in and see us. Appointments are only required for the first 2 weeks prior to school starting and the last 2-3 weeks of Term 4 each year.

Flexischools Orders– We have many orders awaiting pickup with some having been there for months. If orders are not picked up within 4-6 weeks from ordering they may need to be returned to the shelves so PLEASE double check your student has picked up their order. If you are unsure, you can give us a call.

Layby – Available in store only, come in and talk to us we are happy to help. 

Second Hand Clothing – All items brought in for resale MUST be in very good to excellent condition. They must be clean and dry with no stains, paint marks, rips, broken zips etc. Only current uniform items in good to excellent condition will be accepted and money reimbursed. Any unacceptable items MUST be taken away with you. We are having ongoing issues with uniforms being brought in that are way below standard i.e. unwashed, stained, damp etc so please ensure your items are acceptable before coming in and please do not leave second hand items outside the shop as they will not be processed.

Accepted items in good to excellent condition only will be costed then a 30% fee taken off the total for the P&C and the rest refunded either directly to your bank card (if the total is under $120) or direct to your bank account (if over $120).

General – Now is a good time to come into the store if you need to upsize, downsize or for any additional or replacement items you require, we are fully stocked and happy to help you.

Global Connections: Key to Language Engagement

Year 10 Japanese students continue to work hard maintaining relationships with our sister school in Japan, Kani Technical High School. Students on both sides are always keen to practice their conversational skills and very much enjoy the interactions. Due to timetable matches this term, video calls will be a regular event, offering both schools valuable and rare experience using Japanese.

Football Referee Training Day

On Friday 6^th May, CDSHS hosted a Football Referee Training Day involving students in Years 7-9 who are enrolled in our Football Development Program.  Students used the day to gain an insight into the referee pathway in football and gained some theoretical and practical knowledge of the skills required to be an official.  This program aims to prepare students for the upcoming primary school Metropolitan East Football trials where they will hopefully achieve their Level 4 Football Referee accreditation. Students were fortunate to have a special guest speaker to explain that if you set your goals and work hard, you can make it to the top of your chosen profession.   Alex King, a full-time referee who has officiated in international matches, dropped in to address the group.  Alex spoke about his major goal; namely to officiate at a World Cup.    In 2021, our guest speaker was Chris Beath, another full-time referee, who looks set to fulfil that dream later this year by officiating in World Cup matches in Qatar.

Thank you to Mr Eldridge for coordinating the day, and good luck to our students as they commence their officiating career.

Upcoming Events

Monday May 23 at Redlands Football Club – Primary Met East Carnival

Thursday May 26 at Western Pride Football Club – Primary Met West Carnival

Cleveland Referee Program have been involved in the Met East Primary School tournament for the past 15 years and it is a fantastic experience for new referees to learn their skills.

Cleveland Students Excel in District Cross Country

Despite having a less than ideal preparation this year and a modified school cross county event, Cleveland District SHS students performed exceptionally well at Capalaba Park to bring home some awards and for a good number of students to qualify to attend the Met East competition at the end of the month.   Our school Cross Country event went ahead despite the wet weather in the lead up on the last day of term 1.

It was a fairly warm afternoon but a fast and flat track which saw some great performances on the day.  The carnival was won by Macleay on 874 points just edging out Russell on 832.   There were many outstanding individual performances on the day and also some close races which gave our team some depth in certain age groups for the district carnival. 

Age Champions for this school event were as follows:

12 years Boys – Bronson Stanway
12 years Girls – Saige Watts
13 years Boys – Ashton Derry
13 years Girls – Sienna Crowther
14 years Boys – Henry Rose
14 years Girls – Summer Pryde
15 years Boys – Daniel Annable
15 years Girls – Sienna Veivers
16 years Boys – Alex Pope
16 years Girls – Holly Surmon
17 years Boys – Matt McKillop
17 years Girls – Ashlee Forsyth

On Thursday May 5 we took a large team of athletes to compete at the Bayside championships.   We managed to fill every race and our students performed very well against some tough opposition.

Overall on points Cleveland managed to finish 3 behind Sheldon and Ormiston College, easily finishing as the best State School in the District.   Our 15 years boys team also performed outstandingly, winning the award for best school in their age division.   This group featured Daniel Annabel 2^nd, Myles Callaghan 5^th, Michael Bradley 10^th, Oliver Perks 14^th, Ned Jones 22^nd and Riley Frater 25^th.  Great work Boys.    We also won some individual honours with Ashton Derry being the age champion for 13 years boys and Daniel Annable winner of the runner up award for 15 years boys.  

We have also been successful in having 19 students overall making it into the Bayside team to compete at the Met East carnival at John Paul College on May 24. 

Every Age Champion from our school event that attended the District has now qualified to go to the Regional trials.   Well done to all involved.

Creative Arts News

Instrumental Music News

We are a Performing Arts School and we are ready to “Perform”!   Our ensembles are sounding fantastic! Our premier jazz ensemble, Jazz Collective, kicked off our season with a performance at the Youth Jazz Festival, held at Kangaroo Point on May 12.  This ensemble wowed its audiences with its energy and musicianship; playing a range of repertoire from Duke Ellington’s swinging jazz standards to the funk of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”.  Congratulations to our talented performers and to their conductor, Mr Shane Purnell – it was a truly impressive set.   

In more performance news, on Saturday May 14, a couple of our small chamber ensembles were invited to provide entertainment for the Rotary Anniversary Dinner.  The Rotary Club of Cleveland is a kind and regular supporter of our Arts program, and we were pleased to be invited to support one of their events.  Our Flute Choir and Chamber Strings performed some beautiful Classical music for the Rotary guests, who were very appreciative of the talent and musicianship on display.  Thank you to our talented, young performers and to their ensemble directors, Ms Thea Cleary and Mrs Andrea Slater.

All of our instrumental ensembles will have the opportunity to perform soon at Fanfare on the following dates, and permission slips for Fanfare have been emailed home:  

Fanfare:

31^st May:    Junior Strings/Percussion Ensemble/ Jazz Orchestra / Symphonic Band / Concert band /Junior and Senior strings and Year 7 Extension music orchestra (at school)
1^st June:  Wind Ensemble and Jazz Collective (at Highway Christian School, Ormeau)

Please remind students to keep working to attend lessons and rehearsals in preparation for these performances and competitions.  Performance dates for the rest of the year have been emailed to students and parents.  Some dates have been changed due to clashes with dates for our upcoming Concert on the Green – this date is still to be confirmed.  Please check your email (and spam) for more information about dates.

SHEP Nominations

Congratulations to all instrumental students who applied to the State Honours Ensemble Program.  The following instrumental music students have been invited to participate in this prestigious program which will be held later this term:  Felicity Cantrill, Rowan Dennis, Jack Grist, Toby Cramb, Francois Marais, Xavier McKlaren, Evan Woodbridge and Quajo Spitler.   Well done to these students – we know that your musical skills will benefit greatly from your involvement in this extension program!

Creative Arts in the Classroom

Year 12 Music and Music Extension

At the end of last term our talented Year 12 Music students entertained a captivated audience of family and friends at their annual evening concert.  From musical theatre repertoire, to jazz and classic Beatles tunes these talented students presented committed and engaging performances which demonstrated a high degree of musicianship. Thank you to the Tech Crew and staff who supported this event, and congratulations to all our student performers – it was a great night of music!

Year 10 Dance

Our Year 10 Dance students have been studying Ballet, and were incredibly lucky to have Lisa Bolte, past student and renowned ballet dancer, visit them last term.  Lisa talked the students through some career highlights, including her work with the Australian Ballet, and other dancing experiences from all around the world.  She then led the students through a ballet workshop.  It was a wonderful afternoon for all involved and an amazing experience for our Year 10 students.

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Year 9 Drama

This term, Year 9 Drama students are exploring the topic of Physical Theatre. To build their understanding of communicating meaning through movement, students were given the opportunity to engage and develop their skills. Here, students participate in a variety of Freeze Frame activities which led up to the finale of creating an Imaginarium (Freeze Frame scene using every member of the class).  It was so great to see all students engaging and having fun!

Junior Creative Arts

This term, Year 7 Creative Arts have the opportunity to explore the world of Dance and Drama as they examine how identity, stories and meaning can be communicated through movement. One Drama activity required students to tell a well-known fairy tale by constructing 3 freeze frames to represent key parts of the story.  Using levels, space, facial expressions and gestures, Year 7 students put on an entertaining show as they performed their Freeze Frame scenes to the class. Keep up the great work, Year 7s!

Our Year 8 Creative Arts classes have been exploring Dance, Music and Art this term in a unit which examines how artists and art works can communicate messages about social issues and advocate for change.  They have been responding to some well-known songs and artworks to create their own artistic vision, with some beautiful results. Well done Year 8s – keep up the great work!

Student Point of View: Drew Tenkate

Hi everyone!

My name is Drew Tenkate; I'm one of the Senior Creative Arts Ambassadors at Cleveland District State High School! Ever since starting at Cleveland in grade 7, I have loved every minute of the amazing Creative Arts Programs that are offered here at Cleveland. I take Year 12 Drama and Dance, and I am also a part of the Senior Dance Team, Senior Acting Extension, and Senior Vocal Ensemble. As an extracurricular outside of school, I am part of the Seniors Program at Rockit Productions.

Currently in Drama, we are working on our IA2 Dramatic Concepts after research into Epic Theatre and current issues within society. The topic we are exploring is how can we use drama to challenge our understanding of humanity? I have researched current issues in Australian society, with a focus on institutionalised homophobia as a result of proposed legislation within the federal government. I have experimented with different ideas of how to portray such a theme, from a Hunger Games for equality, a Hogwarts school for the LGBTQ+ and a dystopian future where it is illegal to be LGBTQ+. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed this unit!

In Dance, we are working on our IA2 Contemporary Dance Assignments in a socio-political context. In class, we have analysed dance works based on historical events that have resulted in the oppression of people. Our task is to choreograph a contemporary dance piece that portrays the story of a significant figure who has fought for/is fighting for human rights and law reform which is relevant to modern society. I have chosen to tell the story of Marsha “Pay it no Mind’ Johnson, an American trans woman who fought for LGBTQ+ rights and possibly threw the first brick during the Stonewall Riots. Throughout my choreography, I intend to tell her story from her housing LGBTQ+ youth to her multiple arrests to her participation in the Stonewall Riots. This unit has been eye-opening for all of us, and we are all working hard to perform the story of those who have fought for us.

For Dance Fusion at the end of the year, the Senior Dance Team is working on the dances: Greatest Show and Rama Lama. For individual dances, Grade 12 Dance Team members are working on Scream and Burlesque. In Senior Acting Extension we are working on our piece for the Scene Project with Queensland Theatre. This piece will explore the key theme of environmentalism, with our Artists in Residence from Queensland Theatre coming to assist us to create the piece. In Senior Vocal Ensemble, we are working on our repertoire for upcoming performances such as the annual Concert on the Green. I am so thrilled to be participating in all upcoming performances and to enjoy my final year as a member of the Cleveland District State High School Creative Arts Program.

Date Claimers:

Rock Arvo: Friday May 20, 4-6.30pm, Performance Space

Fanfare: May 31 and June 1^st (details above)

Concert on the Green: TBC

Update from the Finance Desk

If your students’ access to the network has ceased, please contact Accounts regarding your unpaid Student Resource Scheme.  We are able to organise a payment arrangement to suit your needs and alleviate any financial stress.

Just a reminder that QParents is a valuable tool particularly for financial information.  You are able to access details of all invoices on your student accounts as well as make payments through the BPOINT portal.  Please contact the Office to request your email invitation.

Internet Banking details:
Account Name: Cleveland District State High School General a/c
BSB Number: 064 138 CBA Cleveland
Account Number: 00090051
Reference Details: Student Name, Year Level and payment detail (ie. B.Smith 11 SRS) in the details section so that your payment can be recorded correctly.

When paying via internet, BPAY or BPOINT, please also send an email to accounts@clevelanddistrictshs.eq.edu.au with full details of payment.

Please note:
In regard to making payments via BPay or the internet, please note that due to the large volume of payments we receive, we are unable to reply to emails. This also applies to requests for receipts to be emailed/mailed. If you require proof of payment, please send your student to the payment window to collect a receipt.

Thank you for your understanding.

Payment window hours:
Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 8:00am – 11:00am

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 8:00am – 11:00am
Friday: CLOSED

Debating Update

The CDSHS debating teams are having a brilliant season, with most of our teams winning at least one of their rounds. Our year 8 team, both year 10 teams and our year 12.2 team have all won two debates, giving them a strong chance of making the final rounds which start in term 3. Our year 9.2 team also experienced their first victory, with a convincing win in their third round against Kimberley College. Our teams have all received fantastic feedback from adjudicators and are continuing to improve with each debate.

Students in the debating competition participate in two types of debates: prepared debates, and short preparation debates. In prepared debates, teams are given their topic two weeks before the debate, and have time to device their arguments, write their speeches and practice. Short preparation debates are a little more nerve-racking, as students are only given their topic on the night of the debate. They have only one hour to plan, write and practice their speeches.

We wish all our teams the best of luck in their upcoming debates.

Welcome to the CDSHS Library

Welcome to the CDSHS Library!

Opening Hours in 2022

Monday – 8am to 4pm

Tuesday – 8am to 4pm (Homework Club from 2.45pm to 4pm)

Wednesday – 8am to 3pm

Thursday – 8am to 4pm (Homework Club from 2.45pm to 4pm)

Friday – 8am to 3pm

Our Library has hosted many events thus far in 2022. In April we held our infamous treasure hunt for Year 7 Fun and Friendship Day, with students using their skills to locate items and clues hidden around the Library. We also paid tribute to our fallen with the Student Council creating our Anzac Day display. For some ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ and Science Fiction reading fun, we created an intergalactic Star Wars display and thank staff who contributed their much-loved Star Wars items for students to view.

In Week 5 we welcomed the Manga expert from Zombster who talked to the students about all things Manga and Anime. Students helped to choose a variety of new series Manga, and we were thrilled with the turn out in student numbers. We are now looking at creating a Manga/Anime club in the Library.

Our inaugural CDSHS Book Club kicked off with students from Year 9 and Year 10 invited to read a chosen novel and attend our Book Club meeting. We met up at the end of Term 1 for a rigorous discussion about the novel and enjoyed munching on chocolate cake. For our next meeting at the end of Term 2, we will be reading and discussing ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen, which was chosen by the students.

It’s been busy in the Library. At the start of Term 2, we provided the space for the new Chess Club held on Fridays at lunch time. We have over 20 students who compete against each other and learn new strategies. It is coordinated by Maths teacher Regina Edwards and supported by Languages teacher Flavian Potaire.

LOST PROPERTY: If your student has lost property, please advise them to come to the Library. We have lots of spectacles, hats, drink bottles and pencil cases at the moment. As the colder weather sets in, please remind your student to ensure their name is on their jacket or jumper.

Happy reading from the CDSHS Library Team.

Reminder of Sick Bay Procedures

Dear Parents

Junior and Senior students are to follow the one sickbay procedure:

Students should not be contacting their parents. Sickbay will contact parents as soon as the student presents themselves to sickbay with a signed diary or note from a teacher when checking in.

Parents should not be contacting the office or sickbay to sign their children out of sickbay. Sickbay will contact parents once their child has presented to sickbay.

If your child needs to attend a medical appointment, please arrange a leave pass with the office first thing before school starts.

It's our Duty of Care that if a parent does call, we will still call them back to confirm the phone number on our system is correct and we are talking to parents. Please make sure your contact details are up to date.

If your child does contact you, please refer them to follow the sickbay procedure and you will be contacted upon arrival at sickbay.

REMINDER TO STUDENTS OF SICKBAY PROCEDURE AT SCHOOL

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 3.50pm.

Sickbay is located in the Administration Building, or one of the school’s sick bay stations located in C, U and V block for treatment. It is best for you to remain at home if you are unwell in the morning. However, should you become ill at school you must report to the First Aid Officers at Sickbay with a signed note from a teacher.

Please do not contact your parents/guardians via a mobile telephone in lunch /class time OR leave the school without permission.

It is the policy of the school that if you are too ill to remain in class you are to be sent home into the care of your parents. There is no resting in Sickbay. Parents should make sure the school has a record of the contact details of a responsible adult who can transport you home if they are unavailable.

TAFE Qld: Season School 2022

We understand it can be hard building toward the future, let alone plan for one while still in your teens. 

It is with this in mind that TAFE Queensland have developed the Season School Program – a series of insightful, hands-on practical workshops. Each session is focused on specific industry and study areas, where students in years 10, 11 and 12 can discover firsthand the ins and outs of a potential study pathway.

Whether they have the start of an idea or are unsure, our Spring School program can give your child or student added confidence and direction post-high school. Working together, we can help them make great happen in their future.

ABOUT TAFE AT SCHOOL COURSES

Get a head start on your career - If you are a year 10, 11 or 12 student, you may be able to complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you're still at school. Choose from a variety of certificate I to certificate III courses from a range of study areas ranging from hospitality to horticulture, early childhood education to engineering, and everything in between.

RSVP 
Leap into a new adventure and make great happen. Secure a spot by Friday 17 June for Season School 2022.  Enquires can be directed to schools.brisbane@tafe.qld.edu.au or 1300 590 533

The ENACT Program: Research to support babies and families living with an autism spectrum disorder

Are you expecting a new baby?

Does your baby have a family history of autism?

ENACT is an online intervention that harnesses the power of parents’ everyday interactions with their babies to support infant development – and parents’ own wellbeing – from the earliest months.

If you are currently pregnant, and your baby has a first degree relative (mother, father, sister or brother) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may be eligible to take part in a trial of the ENACT program as part of a University of Queensland research study.

If you are interested in taking part, or to find out more, please contact Miss Kavindri Kulasinghe or Dr Andrea McGlade (Chief Investigators) on (07) 3069 7547, email uqenact@uq.edu.au, or visit us at https://qcprrc.centre.uq.edu.au/project/enact

Crime Prevention Corner

A broad range of personal mobility devices or rideables including e scooters, e skateboards and segway’s can be used in public spaces and road related areas in Queensland. You must comply with the road rules to use them. Rideables in Queensland must:
• Be designed for use by a single person only; Fit the following dimensions: 1250mm in length, 700mm in width, 1350mm in height, OR 700mm in length, 1250mm in width, 1350mm in height; Have a maximum speed of 25 kph; Have a maximum weight of 60kg; Be powered by an electric motor; Have one or more wheels; Have a braking system; and have no sharp protrusions.
For everyone’s safety ride in a safe and respectable manner, especially around pedestrians. Rideables don’t need to be registered. You must:
• Be at least 16 years of age or 12 with adult supervision; Wear an approved bicycle helmet; Not carry passengers; Not use a mobile device; Not drink and ride; Have a working or steady white light on the front, and a red light + reflector at the rear when travelling at night.

Anti hooning laws

In an EMERGENCY
dial TRIPLE ZERO
(000)
For NON-URGENT
Police contact call
POLICELINK
131 444
Anti hooning laws
Hooning is the common word for anti-social behaviour in a motor vehicle (car, van or motorbike), such as speeding, street racing, burnouts and playing loud music from a car stereo.
You can make complaints online or by contacting Hoon Hotline on 134 666 or Policelink on 131 444 about other traffic related incidents such as: Dangerous driving; Careless driving; Driving without reasonable consideration for other people; Driving in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke; Racing or conducting speed trials on a public road.
Fines for Hooning – penalties vary for different hooning offences. For example,
• Driving in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke carries a maximum fine of 20 penalty units ($2,757).
• Careless driving – also known as driving without due care and attention – or street racing carry a maximum fine of penalty units ($5,514) or 6 months in jail.
In addition to the penalties for any traffic offences committed, a 2002 amendment to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 gave Queensland Police the power to impound vehicles, immobilise and confiscate vehicles involved in hooning offences.

Helping Teens Manage Emotions & Relationship Problems

Calling for families: Trial of programs for teenagers experiencing peer problems

Families of teenagers (school year levels 7-12) are invited to participate in a trial of two group therapy programs designed to help teenagers manage emotions and relationship problems, like bullying or conflict. The programs will be offered in small groups by a therapist (psychologist) through Zoom (online).

This trial is managed by researchers who are psychologists and psychiatrists from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and The University of Queensland. Please visit the website for more information and to express interest in participating:

Mothers Returning to Work

Jabiru is starting a Pilot training and employment program called Mothers Returning to Work. This Program is specially designed for mothers returning to the workforce who are experiencing some barriers to gaining employment. It is fully Government funded through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative, which means there are no costs incurred to the participants. The program centres around a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care and includes professional work placement, individual support for success and employment opportunities in the local Redland Bay area. Mothers Returning to Work will be run out of our OSHC service located at Cleveland State School. Enrolments are now open, so please don’t hesitate to enquire! 
Contact: Rachel Absolon on 0438 542 912

Medical Research School Quiz

The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR), are inviting Years 7-12 students to participate in the ASMR Medical Research Week® 2022 national online quiz.  Details are in the flyer below and the quiz closes on the 13^th of July. Students can simply enter the 2022 quiz through the link below.  There are plenty of prizes up for grabs!

Paid Construction Traineeship Opportunity

Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance is seeking keen and dependable job seekers to undertake a PAID Construction Traineeship in the Bayside region.
To be successful you must:
• Be enthusiastic and reliable
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Be physically fit and enjoy outdoor work
• Have your own reliable transport (drivers’ licence and car preferred but not essential)
• Be able to start work in early July 2022
These entry-level positions will enable you to gain valuable skills and practical hands-on experience whilst undertaking maintenance and construction work at flood damaged sporting clubs in Tingalpa and Lota.
Project tasks may include general carpentry works, fencing and grounds maintenance, painting and existing structure repairs and maintenance.
You will be employed full-time for 24 weeks whilst undertaking a Certificate I in Construction traineeship. Gain industry specific skills, employability skills, a white card and first aid certificate. National Training Award wage rates apply.
15 positions available
Who can apply?
• Unemployed
• Underemployed
• Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealander or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to a permanent residency
• Must be a Queensland resident, aged 16+ and not enrolled at school
To apply, please provide a current resume and cover letter stating why you wish to be employed on the project to sonya.brewer@aqia.org.au
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. HURRY! Applications close on Monday 13 June!
This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.