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FEBRUARY 2020
BURNSIDE STATE HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 2020
Burnside
Bulletin
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK We also have some very exciting news in this space. as Burnside has the
dedicated curriculum for the aviation industry with a focus on modern
The 2020 school year is off to a great start, celebrating many Burnside State technologies. The Year 12 class is currently scratch building a Zenith 701.
High School achievements, beginning with our Year 12 graduating students We are very fortunate now to be a part of the SAAA Youth Build & Fly
of 2019. We wish them all the best as they start the next pathway of work, Project Program.
further study at TAFE or university. Outcomes from 2019 include: Our Year 11 class will undertake this project and are very excited to be
100% students graduated with a Qualification building part of the RV12. This is an amazing opportunity for our students
100% students graduated with a VET qualification as we travel down the curriculum pathway of becoming a school of
100% students received a QTAC offer excellence in Aviation and Drones.
100% students achieved a QCE or QCIA You can also be assured in this hot weather that 100% of the classrooms at
This year is my 13th year at Burnside and I am pleased to say that enrolment Burnside SHS are air-conditioned. Not many schools could boast to
numbers have grown and have allowed us to employ an extra Head of providing such a comfortable environment for learning as we do at
Department for 2020. We congratulate Libby Richardson on her permanent Burnside.
appointment to Burnside SHS as HOD Business and IT. I look forward to working with you all throughout 2020 and am sure it will
We also congratulate Angela Tellan on being selected to take part in the be another year where Burnside State High School will shine.
2020 Australia-Pacific BRIDGE School Partnership Program and establish a
Kerri Dunn - Principal
partnership with a school in Tuvalu.
We welcome our new Year 7 students for 2020 and congratulate them on
WELCOME MR STUART TRAMPNAU
the fantastic start they have had to the school year. I take this opportunity to
invite the families of the new Year 7 students to our Meet and Greet, which
will be held on 26 February in the Conference Centre, starting at 5pm. New Burnside SHS would like to welcome and introduce Mr Stuart Trampnau who
staff to Burnside in 2020 include Stuart Trampnau as Deputy Principal as is our new acting Deputy Principal for Senior Schooling:
Boris Croft is Acting Principal at Cloncurry State School for 6 months. Hi, My name is Stuart Trampnau. I have recently been
I take time to thank the school community for ensuring your students are appointed acting Deputy Principal (Senior) at
suitably dressed aligning to the school’s uniform policy. Any students who Burnside SHS. My educational journey has taken me
have not presented with black multi-purpose shoes may receive a call to to some amazing places both throughout the state of
work with you to rectify this. Queensland, and overseas. I have recently returned
home to the Sunshine Coast with my family,
Can I remind parents that Monday is formal uniform day and when students
following a four year stint on Palm Island, in north
attend excursions, the expectation is that they wear their formal uniform.
Queensland. I am very grateful and excited about the
This means that all students require the formal uniform. Parents are also
opportunity to work with the students, staff, parents
reminded that students are only permitted to wear navy hats and these are
available from the uniform shop. and wider Burnside community. I look forward to
working with families to ensure their child has both a
Families are encouraged to download the QParents app which is an app that successful, and rewarding educational experience at
parents can utilise to access and download information about your children Burnside SHS.
from One School. The Burnside State High School Facebook page is now
also well and truly up and running. It is a great information source about
what is happening at school, so please head over and give the page a like. PARTY PROGRAM
The official Burnside State High School Facebook page has ‘Government
organisation’ written underneath. On Wednesday 19 February, 26 students attended the ‘PARTY Program’ at
Sunshine Coast University Hospital. PARTY Stands for ‘Prevent Alcohol and
Risk-Related Trauma in Youth’. Senior Health students given the opportunity
to participate in this program were able to see the impact that alcohol and
high risk behaviours have on the lives of young people. Through DVD’s,
PowerPoint presentations and interactive simulated clinical scenarios,
participants were able to meet health professionals, emergency services
personnel and people who have experienced trauma and survived, often
with significant disabilities.
This was an eye opening day for our students. Everyday these young
people are confronted with decisions that may change the course of their
life and we know that this program has had a powerful effect on them. We
hope this message of making good choices will be spread throughout the
Burnside community with the purpose of saving young lives. A big thank
you to the staff of Sunshine Coast University Hospital who ran the
professional and interactive program and Bek Sayers (our health nurse), Mr
Jessen and Mr Sergeant for assisting throughout the day.
Mrs Liz Jessen - Senior Health Teacher
We have a big year ahead with another group of new international students
joining our Burnside community. We also have exciting news for Burnside
which will add to our curriculum and also to our facilities. We have received
a $5,000.00 grant from the Cancer Council for extra shade areas, a
$40,000.00 grant for being a spotlight school for the STEMM program, a
$20,000.00 grant from the Federal government for outdoor table tennis
tables and a $28,000.00 Schools First grant to support our Aviation and
Modern Drones subject.
AUS LIVING SUPPORT - OP SHOP STUDENT ABSENCES
At BSHS, student attendance and safety is a high priority. We know that
students who attend regularly are more likely to be successful and safe. If
you know your child is going to be late, absent or leave early, please notify
the school ASAP. You can notify the school by:
ABSENCE LINE: 54597366. Please leave a message clearly stating
your child’s name, the reason for absence and the duration.
EMAIL: Email student_absences@burnsideshs.eq.edu.au
PHONE: Contact Student Administration 54597309
SMS: 0429814931 (for sms correspondence only)
QPARENTS APP: https://qparents.qld.edu.au/
UNIFORM SHOP
UNIFORM SALE
Phone: 54417332, Email: SchoolUniform@burnsideshs.eq.edu.au.
Sale on old style “Mr Charles” Girls formal blouse - $5.00 until sold out. (old Regular opening hours during school term: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
style blouse can only be worn till end of 2020.)
and Friday 8.00am until 9.00am.
AUSTRALIAN AIR LEAGUE S.C. SQUADRON Uniform Returns Policy: We are happy to accept returns or ex change items for like items
however all returns and exchanges require a receipt as proof of purchase and can only be returned
in the form of original payment, must be unworn and in its as-sold condition or faulty due to
RECRUITING NOW! The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys
manufacturing faults and returned within 30 days of purchase
and girls from 8 – 18 years, which provides cadets with leadership and life skills
while encouraging interest and participation in aviation as a career or hobby. 3
weeks free trial – come and see if this is for you before signing up. Where: Girl FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS/FINANCE NEWS
Guides Hall, Iluka Ave, Buddina When: Sundays 2pm-4pm in school terms.
Contact: Glenda Lange Ph: 0409 089 362 Email: Thank you to all parents/caregivers who have taken up the opportunity to
oc.sunshinecoast@airleague.com.au Website: www.airleague.com.au pay their child’s schools fees by electronic funds transfer (EFT). For those
new to our school or haven’t taken up this option and would like to, here
STUDENT COURSE/ASSESSMENT PLANNERS are the school details:
Students have received a copy of their Course/Assessment Planner showing their
subjects, the units of topics being studies and associated assessment. Students BSB: 064424 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 00091012 NAME: Burnside State
are encouraged to use this document to develop positive study habits and High School
organise themselves for upcoming assessment. Students are also able to see
their course planner when they log onto their OneSchool account. Parents are REFERENCE: options available so we can track payment :
able to download a copy of their student’s course planner on the QParents Student’s surname and initial and short description of the payment
website or app.
Student’s EQ ID (12 numbers and a letter) with short description
ACT FOR KIDS: FAMILY AND CHILD CONNECT Invoice number and surname
Every family needs a little help now and then. When friends and family are It would be appreciated if you could also email details of the payment to
unavailable, it can be hard to know who to call for support. That’s where Family accounts@burnsideshs.eq.edu.au that way if a reference does not show on
and Child Connect can help. Family and Child Connect are going to be located in our bank statement we can track it via your email and ensure that it is
Burnside SS and Burnside SHS every Tuesday. Family and Child Connect non-
government community-based service designed specifically to listen to families processed correctly against your account. If you wish to pay by credit card
and help them connect with the right supports at the right time. Whether you are please phone 54597333 and payment will be processed for you over the
a parent, a young person, a concerned friend, neighbour or professional, if you phone. If families would like to have their student’s invoices and statements
are looking for information and advice on how you can best help yourself or emailed home instead of through the post please contact the school office
someone else, you can contact Family & Child Connect and speak to a real
person about how to get the right assistance. We can even come to you! Family by phone or email Amanda : aport66@eq.edu.au with email address.
and Child Connect’s friendly, professional staff know all about the people and Payments by BPOINT: Please remember you must use the invoice number
services in your area and how they can help with any challenge a family might be
facing. They can provide you with information about these supports and in some you are paying as reference for the payment to be successful.
cases can even introduce you to them. If you are worried about a family other Payment by Direct Deposit: Use student name as reference and indicate
than your own they can help you with ideas of how you might be able to reach
out and provide some personal support to them. If you would like to connect what payment is to be allocated to for example: ‘horizons’, ‘fees’, ‘excursion’,
with us, or you can call us on 13FAMILY (13 32 64). All enquiries are most
welcome. NEW PAYMENT METHOD: We can now offer parents the ability to pay
invoices over the phone using BPoint IVR. Parents call 1300 631 073 and
BSHS CALENDAR AND EVENTS enter their CRN, amount and credit card details to complete payment. At
Please visit our website: https://burnsideshs.eq.edu.au and our Facebook page: the end of the call you will be provided with a unique payment receipt
https://www.facebook.com/BurnsideStateHighSchool for Burnside SHS news, number. The school office is no longer able to take credit card details over
updates and events. the phone. Bpoint is to be used ONLY when making a payment relating to
DROP-OFF, PICK-UP AND PARKING RULES: All three driveways an invoice number, if you do not have the invoice number please
via gate 1, 2 & 3 at Burnside State High School are not to be deposit into the School’s bank account with a reference.”
used to drop off or pick up students.
Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up zones which can be found on Blaxland PROCESS FOR PAYMENT PLANS: We now have a new process for
Road outside both Burnside State High School and Burnside State School. These areas
are indicated by signage noting the short time limit that applies. There is limited visitor payment plans using BPoint Electronic Direct Debit Registration. If you are
parking available through gate 2 for those wishing to visit the administration building, unable to make a full payment of an invoice by the due date you need to
disabled parking is also available in this car park. Local street parking is available but contact Accounts Receivable to arrange a payment plan. You will negotiate
be aware that time limits do apply.
with the school on the amount, frequency and number of payments for the
AIR BORNE CHEMICALS - AEROSOL BAN: Some members of the Burnside State payment plan. You will receive an email with a link for your payment
High School community suffer severe allergies to aerosol sprays or perfumes that can
act as a trigger to an (often) serious asthma attack, or bring on a severe migraine. The
plan. You click on the link and register for the direct debit/payment plan
allergy can be sufficiently serious to put one of our students into anaphylactic shock if and nominate your credit/debit card or bank account. You will receive a
an aerosol or perfume has been sprayed anywhere in the student's vicinity. This can be confirmation email detailing the agreement and you will need to click on
a life threatening situation, resulting in the student’s airways closing and the student
having to be transported to hospital in an ambulance. • Aerosols are banned from the link to confirm the agreement. The next day the school will receive a
school premises, excursions, sporting events and all events where students are in report confirming the registration for the payment. Once this has been
confined spaces. To provide the safest environment, students are banned from received, your child will be able to attend the activity. You will receive an
bringing aerosol sprays and perfume pump-packs to Burnside State High School. This
includes for any excursions, camps or other onsite or offsite activities. Risk email reminder the day before your charge is due to be debited from their
management strategies will be in place for any aerosol sprays used as part of the bank account or credit/debit card.
curriculum and school business. Aerosol sprays or perfume pump-packs brought to
school by students will be confiscated and disposed of. Breaches of this policy will If families would like to have their student’s invoices and statements
result in disciplinary action. Remember: No student is to use or bring aerosol emailed home instead of through the post please contact the school office
deodorants or sprays to school. Roll-on and stick deodorants are permitted at school.
Thank you for considering the health and safety of others. by phone or email accounts@burnsideshs.eq.edu.au with email address.
‘HOW TO BECOME A BURNSIDE BANDITS LEARNING SUPPORT TERM 1 2020
VOLLEYBALL SUPPORTER’ Welcome back to school for 2020. This term we
started to get to know a number of new students who
are joining Learning Support for help with classwork/
We are always looking for financial assistance to continue to provide the excellent
opportunities we do for our students to compete at the highest levels in Queensland homework and assessment. Learning Support has
and Australia in their sport. To become a Silver Level Burnside Bandits Volleyball organised the SRA literacy program for all Year 7 and
Supporter we would require your business to assist us with a minimum input of $250. 8 students in levelled classrooms three times a week.
For that support we would assist your business by: This is a very effective program for improving all students’ literacy levels. We
have also conducted diagnostic literacy assessments for our new Year 7
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Volleyball Newsletters and students. We are open before school and at recess to any students needing
publications.
help with their school work (Room SSB). When students have time off school
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Parent Permission Forms. they may struggle to catch up. These students need to catch up on missed
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Brochures. school work including assignment and tests. Parents can find information
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our IT Presentations. about upcoming assignments and homework in student diaries. This is a
great way for teachers to communicate with parents also. A good study
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our School Newsletters (Which reaches
routine at home will give students the best chance of success at school.
a target audience in the local Nambour area of approximately 1000 people).
Setting aside 30 minutes to do homework, go over class notes or read will
We could also brand your business on some of our equipment such as player
help students improve focus and concentration. Homework reinforces
water-bottles or promotional material such as coolers.
To become a Gold Level Burnside Bandits Volleyball Supporter we would require your
learning taught during the day improves self-discipline which is a key life
business to assist us with a minimum input of $1000 or more. For that support we would skill.
assist your business by:
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Volleyball Newsletters and
LANGUAGE NEWS
publications.
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Parent Permission Forms. This year Burnside language teachers are delighted with the large amount
of students electing to study Japanese and Indonesian. Learning a new
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our Brochures.
language for the first time can be challenging, but mostly it is interesting,
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our IT Presentations. fun and opens a whole new world for the learner. Japanese 9 and 10 classes
Displaying your Business Logo on all of our School Newsletters (Which reaches are excited to welcome international students Kaho, Sakura and Aika from
a target audience in the local Nambour area of approximately 1000 people). Japan for the year. Year 7s at BSHS have begun their Indonesian language
We could also brand your business on some of our equipment such as player journey with energy, excitement and motivation. Here are a few comments
water-bottles or promotional material such as coolers. taken from 7C early this term.
We could brand our playing shirts/shorts with your Business Logo and provide
you with a framed playing shirt with your Business Logo on to display in your “You can have a secret code with other people who speak it..” Madi Cann.
foyer.
“Being able to use another language in a new country and meet people from
We could brand our tracksuit with your Business Logo and provide you with a
overseas is wonderful..” Lucy Hutson
framed tracksuit top with your Business Logo on to display in your foyer.
We could brand our Volleyball Polo Dress Shirts with your Business Logo and “I want to go and travel and try new things in new places..” Cameron Shaw
provide you with a framed Volleyball Polo Dress Shirts with your Business
Logo on to display in your foyer. We could brand our Volleyball Sports Bags みんあさん、こんにちは。Emily, Stefanie, Maddi, Eva
with your Business Logo and provide you with a Volleyball Sports Bag with and Charlotte have chosen to continue their studies in
your Business Logo on to display in your foyer.
Japanese into Year 8. They are studying with Caravias
If you wish to become a Burnside Bandits Volleyball Supporter please contact us
and we will be more than happy to discuss a supporter’s package with you. Sensei and have been asked what they love about
studying a language and why. The girls have responded
with they simply love the Japanese culture, how diverse
and different it is and respectful polite nature. They also
UNIFORM GUIDE love the food, writing the different scripts in Japanese
especially hiragana and kanji. They love watching anime, J-POP and being
Burnside State High School is a progressive and socially responsible school maximising able to communicate in another language. Studying a language brings us
student learning outcomes and preparing young people to become active citizens in a global joy and is a fun challenge. It’s pleasing to see the passion from these girls.
society. Burnside State High School is a uniform school because the Parents and Citizens
Association, representing the parents of the school, has decided to support the wearing of a 7B Indonesian have been working well setting
school uniform. up good study and note taking habits, working
both electronically (using one note, emails & file
The Minister for Education has stated that the advantages of wearing school uniforms include explorer) and by hand - completing various
“developing a sense of belonging to a group, pride in membership of that group and worksheets in a timely fashion. Students have
identification of students to and from school”. Research has also shown that there is a clear also created a rainbow of flash cards for the
link between dress standards, school discipline, school spirit and community perceptions of
many vocabulary lists we have learned in class.
the school in general.
They should have 6 sets of cards in different
It is our policy that the correct school uniform is worn each day and we urge all parents to colours to date so far. Bingo has been a class favourite for reinforcing their
support the accepted standard of dress as detailed in this brochure. The Burnside State High recall of numbers! Their first assessment item is a written and listening
School uniform can only be purchased from the school uniform shop. exam in week 6. Spending 5 minutes a night going over flash cards is a
SHOES: Must be completely black with black laces. No coloured logos or white or
great way to help students with their terminology recall; it’s even more
coloured soles are permitted. No boots or high tops of any type are permitted. valuable than doing an hour over the weekend!
HAIR: Neat, clean and tidy. Long hair must be tied back. Exotic, bright, or unnaturally
LOTE CLUB
coloured hairstyles are not acceptable; this includes features such as extravagant ornamental
If you are a keen language learner, come and join our LOTE Club on
hair clips and decorations, hair extensions and excessive braiding/plaiting. Tuesdays at recess 1 in Q01. All year levels are welcome!
Correct Footwear
ALESSIA GOES TO CONOCO–PHILLIPS
During the last week of the Christmas holidays, I was given
the amazing opportunity to attend the three day Conoco-
Incorrect Footwear Phillips Science Experience at the University of Queensland.
During the program a number of workshops were run that
explored the areas of Forensics, Neuroscience, Engineering,
Astro-physics, Marine Science, Earth Science and
Mathematics. In addition to a science workshop, a half-day
JEWELLERY: 1 stud or sleeper sized earring in each ear, 1 ring and 1 watch. No entrepreneurial workshop was held to build problem solving,
bracelets or anklets are permitted. No necklaces should be visible at any time. critical thinking and communication skills. During the experience, we had the
Note: No visible body/facial piercings e.g. nose, brow, lip studs or rings. Facial opportunity to go on a tour of the Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB),
piercings must be removed for school. In the short term, they may be covered with where we explored biology and chemistry labs as well as seeing the
protective tape, or filled with a retainer available from piercing suppliers. strongest Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer in the Southern
JUMPERS: An approved school jumper or a plain navy jumper/cardigan is suitable for Hemisphere. This opportunity would not have been possible without the
winter. Jumpers MUST NOT have a hood or emblem/logo. help of Woombye-Palmwoods Rotary club, who organised this trip, as well
MAKE-UP: Visible make-up is not permitted. Nail polish is not permitted as covering accommodation and fees. This was a very rewarding experience
that has given me the chance to experience university as a student and
HATS: Only approved hats are be permitted. There are a range of styles available to
choose from including sports caps and bucket hats. Hats are available to purchase from the
explore the diverse range of careers in the science field.
administration office. Alessia Tideman-Judson (Year 10 student)
SWPBS YLEAD NEWS
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) is a program in place here BURNSIDE STATE HIGH SCHOOL OLD SCHOLAR FINDING A WAY TO
at Burnside State High School that focuses on improving and supporting MAKE A DIFFERENCE
positive behaviour. Students receive a “Gotcha” ticket for positive behaviour.
A big thank you goes to all our SWPBS sponsors including our new sponsor On 27 December 2019, 18-year-old Caleb
for 2020 Catch - www.catch.com.au who have just donated 8 x $50 vouchers Kimmings joined a group of young adventurers
for outstanding student performance this year. from across the nation to embark on a life-
changing adventure to Tanzania, East Africa with
Australian non-profit, yLead. The valiant group
began their adventure by climbing to The Roof of
Africa, the peak of the highest free-standing
mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro.
During their 6-day challenge, the newly formed
group focussed on walking slowly, or “pole, pole”
in Swahili, staying hydrated and connecting with each other by reflecting on
their highlights and challenges of 2019 as they welcomed in 2020 on the
mountain. The support and encouragement of the group motivated them to
watch the transcendent sunrise over the clouds from The Roof of Africa.
SRC NEWS yLead CEO Belinda Yorston is a strong believer in the importance of
opportunity, speaking passionately when she says “Exploring the world and
SRC MAKES A FANTASTIC START TO 2020 immersing in culture and adventure makes us aware of just how capable we
are. These adventures allow them to push past their limits, build incredible
It has been an exciting start to 2020 as
the student leadership team hits the support networks and then find ways to use that untapped potential when
ground running! The Year 12s began they arrive back home to Australia. Young people are so capable, yet they
their leadership with their attendance at rarely have opportunities to believe in themselves and experiences like
the 3 day YLead Conference at Kilimanjaro provide exactly that.”
Queensland University in St Lucia in
Brisbane in January. The leaders Following their climb, the travellers spent another two weeks in Tanzania,
focussed on team building as well as giving back to the community by supporting the English programs in local
personal development and planned schools, holding an athletics carnival, repainting a Government-owned
many innovative and exciting events for primary school and immersing themselves in the unique culture. The group
2020. This year’s team includes School were fortunate enough to visit The School of St Jude in Arusha, founded by
Captains Matthew Noll and Elisabeth Australian Gemma Sisia, and were invited to attend the opening of their new
Forward, Vice Captains Zac Judson and Emily Fuller, SRC President John girl’s secondary college which will provide education to 453 girls in 2020
Leverett, SRC Vice President Sam Mathews, SRC Secretary Kaitlyn Carter and alone. Showcasing the power of a dream, St Jude has grown from three
Committee Chairpersons, Jayme Lenton, Olivia Hastie, Sarah Muller and Josh attendees and one teacher on its opening day, to now educating over 1800
Storer.
local children who would otherwise be unable to get an education due to
Our team was thrilled to meet up with 2018 School living in an impoverished community.
Captain, Mika Francis and 2019 Vice Captain Jack
Drury, who were mentors at the conference. BSHS SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Valentine’s Day fell on our Swimming Carnival, so
there were some fortunate students who had roses Congratulations to our 2020 Age Champions
delivered and serenaded at the carnival. On February DIV AGE CHAMPION RUNNER-UP
17 the SRC continued a well- loved Burnside tradition
with roses delivered and serenaded by some 12 YRS Lucy MacDonald Alexandra Tunny
enthusiastic SRC cupids. Jonah Veitch/Lachlan MacRae Noah Crosby/Tyson Gould
13 YRS Amy Mullock Calleigh Girling
Dane Bates Roy Donaldson
14 YRS Rebecca Mullock Tygah-Rose Leonard
Lachlan Fisher Bryce Kelly
15 YRS Zoe Cann Kaho Ogino
Kyle Wallace Daniel Pinnegar
16 YRS Maddi Pulford Molly Pitcher-Webster
Noah Cann Dylan Dunshea
On the same day, the annual Student Leader Investiture was held with
representatives from all year levels giving their oath of office. It is so 17+ YRS Lia Manghi Sophie Labinsky
wonderful to see such a large number of students volunteering to take on Kallen Branch Michael Williams
the responsibility of leadership. They were inspired by the wise words of
guest speaker, Maddie Danielsen-Jensen, 2012 Vice-Captain and the
representatives are: Year 12 Leaders are listed above and Year 11 is JUNIOR TROPHY WINNERS – ALLUNGA, SNR TROPHY WINNERS – MERING,
represented by Jack Watson, Noah Cann, Finn Haapakoski, Chloe Campbell, OVERALL WINNING HOUSE – ALLUNGA !!
Angelina Hambleton, Ashanti Reed, Rebecca Edwards, Joshua Keeley and
Imogen Anderson. Year 10 representatives are Makala Brown, Yukina Mette,
Alessia Tideman-Judson, Lachlan Williams, Annelise Hausler, Emma Lynch,
Sam Poole, Lilly Danielsen-Jensen and Olivia Thies-Reimers. Ella Husband,
Bryce Kelly and Ben Styles represent Year 9 and Shelby Suell, Madeline
Farnell, Maia Gibson and Loren Searle representing Year 8. It was wonderful
to welcome our Year 7 representatives in their first year at high school.
Year 7 representatives: From left Isabelle Hergenhan, La-Keylee Gela, Chiquita Danelle, Henry
Coulson, Finn Shovlin and Owen Howes.
What a wonderful start to 2020 as we look forward to even more exciting
upcoming events planned by this inspiring group of Burnside
representatives!!!
Kay Taylor & Carly Reilly- SRC Coordinators
VOLLEYBALL NEWS QAG & GOMA SNR VISUAL ARTS EXCURSION
AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP - 2019 On Friday 7 February a group of
Senior Visual Arts students
In the last week of school in 2019 Burnside SHS sent 8 boarded a bus with Mr Short for
teams to descend on the Gold Coast to compete at the the trip to Southbank, Brisbane.
36th Australian Volleyball Schools Cup. This was Burnside The students managed to visit
SHS’s 25th trip to the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup. The both the GOMA (Gallery of
AVSC is the largest school sporting event held in Australia Modern Art) and the QAG
for school-aged children. 2019 was the first time the event had been held on (Queensland Art Gallery) to view
the Gold Coast and consisted of 6000 athletes in 413 teams from 124 the Water art exhibition and the
schools across Australia and New Zealand. gallery’s permanent collection.
The Burnside 2019 tour group saw a mix of students from Year 7 – 12. It was Many of the artworks were installations allowing students to literally hang
a fantastic week of volleyball with our students getting the opportunity to from the ceiling or walk through a man made creek running through the art
compete against schools from across Australia, as well as getting out and gallery. Excursions to the galleries allow the students to get up close to
seeing a little of the Gold Coast. This tournament really is the pinnacle of artworks normally only viewed online and in textbooks. This encourages art
competition for schools Volleyball and our students gain enormously from students to have a greater appreciation and understanding for the artwork
the experience, both physically and socially. and artist. Even though it was quite a long day with some students falling
Burnside teams’ results in 2019 AVSC were: asleep on the bus ride home, the students enjoyed getting out of the
classroom. The Water exhibition is on display at the GOMA until April 26th.
Year 7 Girls Div. 2 – 7th
Year 7 Boys Div. 2 – 5th
Year 8 Girls Div. 1 – 2nd – Silver Medal
Year 8 Boys Div. 1 – 10th
Year 9 Boys Div. 1 – 5th
Year 10 Girls Div. 1 – 7th
Year 11 Girls Div. 1 – 1st – Gold Medal
Year 12 Boys Div. 2 – 5th
The Year 11 Girls Gold medal final really was a highlight of the week for our
group. We look forward to other BIG TEAM spirit moments in 2020 for the
Burnside Bandits! DLH NEWS TERM 1 2020
Welcome back to a New Year at the Diverse Learning Hub, to all or new
families welcome and to our long-term families another year has begun.
This term we had a very enjoyable swimming carnival, where students had a
fun social day.
This year the Year Level Facilitators are: Year 7 Mick Nagle, Year 8 Mark
Holstein, Year 9 Mark Page, Year 10 Hayley Turner and Year 11 & 12 Marg
Burns and Kellie Wellard. By now you would have spoken to your child’s YL
Facilitator and you can contact them during school hours with any concerns
you may have regarding your child (5459 7378). Best times are 10am -
10:45am and 1pm - 1:30pm
Year 11 and 12:
A new year and our Year 12 students are continuing with their subjects from
Year 11. Preparation, persistence, determination and organisation is the key
for students so they can have a positive outcome for their goal of finishing
year 12. The year 11 students will be delving into new subjects, which may
cause stress and anxiety especially around assessment time. If your child
needs, support please contact their facilitator and we will be happy to assist
in any way possible.
Year 10:
Ms Turner has observed that the year 10s have transitioned into senior
school well. They have settled into their new subjects and have already
started thinking about where they may like to do their work experience in
Term 3. Some of the students are participating in the garden program
where they are learning all about seed germination and preparing garden
beds to grow seasonable vegetables and herbs.
Year 9:
Mr Page is pleased that the Year 9 DLH students have had a great start to
2020. Most students are enjoying reading their English novels and practicing
their Hockey skills in HPE. It is also great to see many of them attend the
swimming carnival on Friday and join in many of the events.
Year 8:
Mr Holstein says the Year 8 DLH students appear to have adopted the “keep
calm and carry on” attitude. Students have all made an excellent start to the
school year and are adapting to the school schedule, class timetables and
routines for each class. Thanks to the parents that responded to Mr
Holstein’s email. He looks forward to making contact with everyone over the
next few weeks to establish the support needs for each of the Year 8 DLH
students.
Year 7: T
The year 7s have adapted to high school life very well. New teachers, new
classrooms, a new timetable and new friends have made for a busy first few
weeks of school. Mr Nagle was very happy to see so many Year 7s attend
the swimming carnival last Friday. He is really looking forward to the year 7s
have a Challenge Day coming up in Week 5. The students will attend a
whole day of team building activities, ropes course and the infamous mud
obstacle course. With the recent rain, there will be plenty of water and mud
around for the students (and Mr Nagle) when they take it on.
SENIOR SCHOOLING UPDATE INTERNATIONAL NEWS
I would like to congratulate our senior students on a very busy and Greetings everyone and welcome to 2020
successful start to the year. They have come to school settled and ready to 皆さんこんにちは , Olá, Hallo, Ciao, Salamat Pagi, Guten Morgen, Hi,
learn on most accounts. It was fantastic to see so many Year 12s attending Namaste, Aloha
the recent school swimming carnival. There are some important changes
which have occurred with the full implementation of the new Senior
New International students: Nine new
Assessment system this year that I would like to draw your attention to.
students joined us for the start of the
ATTENDANCE school year. These students have come
Attendance at school has been outstanding for most of the senior cohort from Japan, Germany and Vietnam. These
and we must continue to remember that every school day and every lesson students bring wonderful stories of their
attended is a crucial part of being a successful student. If your son/ culture and different lifestyles so take the
daughter is absent for a valid reason please contact the school as soon as opportunity to introduce yourself Silvia,
possible to notify us of the absence. Supporting documentation must be
Sakura, Mai, Aika, Kaho, Hannha, Maya,
supplied to the school if their absence is extended or impacts upon their
assessment in any way. It is expected that all students will maintain an Pina and Rahel.
average attendance rate over 90% throughout the course of the year.
Events: New International students
ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS AND REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS (AARA) completed their surf awareness
A letter will be sent home shortly with all Year 11 and 12 students competency at Cotton Tree pool and
regrading this updated process which was previously referred to as ‘special Maroochydore Beach in the first week of
provisions’. This process is provided to minimise, as much as possible, school. This was followed by the
barriers for a student whose disability, impairment, medical condition or swimming carnival where Lia our Italian
other circumstances may affect their ability to read, respond to or
International student took out age
participate in assessment. All Year 11 and 12 students requiring Access
Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments will require an application to champion after swimming and winning
be approved to grant special provisions or extensions before assessment is all events. Congratulations Lia.
due. There are some cases were this may not be possible (unexpected
illness). In these instances we will require notification as soon as possible This term our celebration of cultural
on or shortly after the due date. It should be noted that students are not diversity will happen on Friday 13 March
eligible for AARA in the following situations: with the biannual International Food
matters of the student or parent’s/carer’s own choosing (e.g. family Market. This is open to all students at
holidays) recess 1 in the amphitheatre and
unfamiliarity with the English language students try cuisines from all around the
matters that the student could have avoided (e.g. misreading an world. As the food is home made by our
examination timetable, misreading instructions in examinations) International students, host families and
staff it is absolutely delicious and in great
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (QCE) demand. Put the date on the calendar!
The QCE is Queensland’s senior secondary schooling qualification. It is a
goal for every senior student to achieve their QCE by the end of year 12 Sister School: On 12 March our sister
regardless of their pathway. To be issued with a QCE, students need to: school, Kitatoshima High School from
complete the set amount of learning- 20 credits from contributing Japan will visit for five days. If you would
courses of study like the opportunity to host a Japanese
at the set standard- Satisfactory completion, grade of C or better, student or teacher and learn more about
competency or qualification completion Japanese culture and language please
in a set pattern- 12 credits from completed core courses of study contact the school.
while meeting literacy and numeracy requirements
Students will accrue QCE credits by passing/completing units to a Asia Pacific Program: Mrs Angela Tellan
satisfactory standard throughout year 11 and 12. All senior students have (English/Humanities/Drama teacher) has
been informed about how to access their personal learning accounts and been selected to participate in the 2020
the importance of tracking their progress towards the QCE. The student Asia Pacific Exchange Program. This
portal can be accessed by using the following link: https:// exciting program will facilitate Ms Tellan
myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au For more information about QCE requirements, see travelling to Tuvalu in May and being
the Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority factsheets, which are hosted by a local teacher and school
available on the QCAA website at www.qcaa.qld.edu.au We will continue to community for two weeks. A reciprocal
provide regular updates throughout the year via the newsletter, school visit will them be arranged for a local
website, Facebook, information sessions and letters home. If you need any
Tuvaluan teacher to visit Burnside State
information in the meantime, please ring, email or drop in. We are here to
support our students as they strive for success in their chosen pathways. High School. This will be a wonderful
opportunity for our school community to
Scott Sergeant—Head of Department- Senior Schooling experience Tuvaluan culture. Congratulations Mrs Tellan.
MATH DEPARTMENT NEWS HOMESTAY
JUNIOR SCHOOL MATHLETICS: The mathematics department provides a
FAMILIES NEEDED
subscription to the award winning Mathletics website for all of our junior
students (years 7 to 9). This website allows students to develop their Got a spare room? Become a Homestay host!
numeracy skills and learn about the content of the Australian Curriculum in
a fun way. The work found in this website allows remediation, guided
Being a homestay family provides great insights into other cultures
practice and extension of the concepts learnt in class. Teachers will often set
homework from this website for the students who have access to the and is a very rewarding experience with a financial remuneration.
internet at home. Students can get their username and password from their Homestay families provide our International visitors with a secure and
maths teacher if they haven’t already done so. They can logon at
www.mathletics.com.au and let the learning begin. welcoming place to live and practice their English language skills in a
FREE MATHS TUTORIALS: Maths students are invited to take advantage of real home setting. A homestay host must provide:
a free tutorial service offered by our dedicated maths staff. These occur each
*A clean, safe and friendly home; Private bedroom and suitable storage
Monday afternoon in NSE from 3pm until 4pm. Each year students from all
year levels come along to get one on one help with their understanding of space for their clothes and personal belongings; three nutritious meals per
maths. Some come to get their homework done or work on their day, assistance to access transport to and from school
assignments. Other students use it as a time to keep up with their maths
studies and to get clarification if needed. This initiative has proven
successful over a number of years due to the contributions of teachers who For more details contact the Homestay Co-ordinator
regularly donate an hour of their own time to support our students. Kylie Postan on 07 5459 7333 or email
Students of any year level or any maths subjects are welcome to attend.
Students usually get most benefit by bringing along a list of questions or
kpost14@eq.edu.au
concepts that they are having trouble with. Tutorials are from 3 til 4pm on Trading name: Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider
Mondays at NSE. Number: 00608A © The State of Queensland (Department of Education)
Allan Unie (HOD Maths)
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