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Lowood State High School
PO Box 138 Prospect Street Our Values
LOWOOD QLD 4311 Respect Integrity
Ph. 5427 8333 Self-Reliance Engagement
13 May 2021
The News
From the Principal
Dear Parents/Carers and Friends of our School
Creating the Future
Welcome to our Week 4, Term Two Newsletter.
It is our firm belief that every student at Lowood State High School is capable of being a successful learner
and successful in life after school.
Our vision is all about preparing students with the skills and qualifications that allow them to progress
successfully to the next phase of their life, whether it be - university, an apprenticeship, other training or
employment – Our Vision is to ‘deliver high quality educational opportunities and outcomes to enable
all students to experience success.
Learning Journals
I encourage you to take a look at your student’s Learning Journal. They are packed full of information that
will assist you to support them.
Some information that you might or might not know:
All students receive a Learning Journal each year
Learning Journals provide well-being ideas and tips
Learning Journals provide information and policies so that
students can be supported to learn and be successful – this
year, for the first time, we have included the policies around
behaviour and use of mobile devices
Students enter their assessment dates into their Learning
Journals – they then backward plan their working deadline
dates into their Learning Journals so that they are prepared
for assessments by the due date/s
Well-being is explicitly detailed in the Learning Journal
Goal-setting is explained and is crucial to students being
the best versions of themselves
Homework is written in Learning Journals
Learning Journals sit on students’ desks, every lesson,
every day
Learning Journals are used to record ‘when’ and ‘why’
students are leaving class
Learning Journals assist students to be on-track
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Lowood SHS - Building My Future Expo – Date Claimer – Wednesday 14 July
We are once again hosting our face-to-face annual subject and careers event on Wednesday 14 July (first
week in Term 3), commencing at 5 pm. This is our open day event that provides us with the opportunity to
show case our school. This expo is for:
Year 6 students (and their families) transitioning into Year 7
Year 9 students (and their families) transitioning into Year 10 – compulsory attendance as part of SET
Plan preparation, prior to interviews
Year 10 students (and their families) transitioning into Year 11 – compulsory attendance as part of SET
Plan preparation, prior to interviews
Years 7, 8, 11 and 12 students (and their families) who are looking ahead and investigating future
options
We recognise the importance of students being able to know and understand all of the opportunities possible;
seeing each year as a ‘building block’ to their future pathways.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet our expert staff and learn about the opportunities students
have at Lowood SHS to prepare for their future, and as our Motto states, Creating the Future.
Facilities Upgrade
Preparation continues on the upgrade of the area between B Block, the Library, L Block and the
Administration Building. This area will be upgraded to include seating, new stairs and some artificial turf. We
understand that in the short term this will be a little disruptive to our routines but we look forward to utilising
this new seating area in the future. This is the progress so far.
Skills of Well-being – Enrolment Update
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Total
Month
2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
February 144 139 150 152 136 145 130 133 117 129 83 102 760 800
March 150 140 151 154 137 145 130 138 118 127 83 100 769 804
April
May COVID 142 COVID 157 COVID 151 COVID 140 COVID 120 COVID 95 COVID 807
Enjoy the read!
Stacey Beu
Principal
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Deputy Principal – Senior Schooling
Mid Semester Reports and Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student Interviews
By the time you are reading this, Parents and Carers would have received their students Interim
Academic Reports. These Reports provide a great opportunity for students to reflect on their progress
towards their Semester One learning goals and the actions that they need to take to stay on track or
get back on track to achieve those goals.
Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student Interviews that are happening on Thursday 13 May, will also provide
critical feedback to Parents, Carers and Students about their progress.
Student Feedback on Learning
At Lowood State High School one of the ways that we are providing meaningful feedback to students is
via The Student Learning Profile (SLP). These are used in every subject across Years 7, 8 and 9:
1. The class teacher distributes the Student Learning Profile at the beginning of the semester and
students set smart goals for their academic achievement.
2. After each Assessment Item:
o Students reflect on their achievement using the 5 Feedback Questions and complete the
appropriate column on their SLP
o Teachers and students have learning conversations based on the reflection of students.
3. At the end of the semester, learning conversations between teachers and students focus on
whether the SMART Goal has been achieved and what a student can do next to improve.
Year 12 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) Applications
Later this term, our Guidance Officers will be talking to the Year 12 students in detail about QTAC
applications, which will open in August this year. The application and processes are important and can
change from year to year. Our Guidance Officers will be providing information to parents and guardians in
the near future on what their student needs to do and when. For more information about QTAC and the
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank click on the link provided https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/.
Year 12 Students NOT on track for their QCE
A timely reminder that Year 12 students who are NOT on track to obtain their Queensland Certificate of
Education will receive a letter outlining their current progress and options moving forward. Students have
been made aware of this since the middle of Year 11 and have been reminded at regular intervals. If you
would like to discuss if your student is on track, please contact the school to make an appointment to meet
our Senior Schooling Head of Department, Miss Mallett.
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What is Stymie?
Stymie allows bystanders to send anonymous notifications to Your School, about someone who they
believe is being bullied or harmed.
The notification interface allows bystanders to make a report. Click here to view the notification page.
The notifications are encrypted, anonymous and confidential.
Who is a Bystander?
Bystanders are the largest group in the cycle of bullying. They are either witness to, encourage, take
an active part in, or instigate bullying behaviours.
Most bystanders passively accept bullying because: they are scared, they don’t feel as though it is
their business, they don’t like the person being bullied, they feel peer-pressured to participate or they
think that notifying someone may make things worse.
Bystanders behave the ways in which they do because they are fearful and do not have the
experience or skill, to deal with serious incidents.
Bystanders often feel guilty.
Stymie promotes the pro-social responsibilities of bystanders and outlines their responsibilities in the
cycle of bullying. We are empowering your students to stand up for each other without fear.
Please feel free to use stymie.com.au to report any forms of bullying you may see or be
experiencing.
Matt Peach
Deputy Principal – Senior School
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Deputy Principal – Junior Schooling
Strategic Direction 2019-2022
We are pleased once again to present the School Report Card for Term 1 2021. This is the third year of our
Strategic Plan and through this year we expect to see the strong foundations set in the past two years be the
springboard to embedding a Culture of High Expectations at Lowood State High School.
The School Report Card is a record of key data sets for the term in each of our focus areas. Within the focus
of Skills of Well-being behaviour outcomes, school disciplinary absences and attendance rates since 2019
are presented. The focus area of Skills of Achievements reflects upon student achievement across the
dimensions of academic performance, effort and behaviour since 2019. Importantly, the School Report Card
also records the qualitative data that is the story of creating a Culture of High Expectations.
Whether you spend 30 seconds or 30 minutes perusing the attached document, we believe you will see the
great work that is being done and the journey that Lowood State High School is on.
Strategic Plan Report Card 2021 Term 1 – https://bit.ly/3uDkqlz
Presentation Ceremonies 2021
Our Presentation Ceremonies will be held at Junior Ceremony - 9.30 - 10.30 am and Senior Ceremony -
6.00 - 8.00 pm.
While 12 November seems like a long way away, the work our students are completing right now impacts
upon who receives awards at our Annual Presentation Ceremonies. Below are the criteria for the range of
awards that are presented each year at these ceremonies.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Notes
Academic And
Behaviour
Year 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12 Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Commitment to or Excellent 95%
Learning Awards
Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 High Distinction –
High Distinction Averaged across three averaged GPA 4.75 or
better Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
and reporting periods in the
Distinction – averaged or Excellent 90%
Distinction year
GPA 4.00 or better
Academic Awards
No result less than a C
High Distinction –
Year 11 and 12 Averaged across the averaged GPA 4.75 or
High Distinction reporting periods in the better Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Awards University Current Year to October Distinction – averaged or Excellent 90%
Pathway in 4 ATAR subjects GPA 4.00 or better
No result less than a C
Any combination below:
2 As and nothing less
than a C or Working
Towards
Completed and/or On
Track to be awarded at
Minimum attendance of
Year 11 and 12 least 3 VET
Based on results in each 90%, ensuring that %
High Distinction Qualifications and Consistently Very Good
reporting period meeting attendance is not
Awards Industry nothing less than a C or or Excellent
the criteria impacted by student
Pathway Working Towards
being on SAT
1 A and completed
and/or On Track to be
awarded at least 2 VET
Qualifications and
nothing less than a C or
Working Towards
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Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Notes
Academic And
Behaviour
Based on Semester One
Year 7, 8, 9, 10 The top A student in Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
results and the latest T3
Honours Awards each subject or Excellent 90%
reports
Year 11 – unit 1 results The top A student in
(+partial completion of each subject
Year 11 and 12 unit 2) for Certificate II top student Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Honours Awards Applied/Essential Certificate III top student or Excellent 90%
subjects Top student in Diploma
Year 12 – unit 3 results in Business
BURSARIES
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Notes
Academic and
Behaviour
Bursaries are awarded to celebrate outstanding
effort across the areas of:
- academic studies
- cultural/citizenship
- sporting endeavours Consistently Very Good
Bursaries Minimum attendance of
- leadership or Excellent
Year 7-11 90%
The bursary is applied as a credit amount on the
student’s school account to use towards school
curriculum based expenses the following year.
Up to 20 students (4 per year level) based on
application process
SPORTS AWARDS
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
Australian Students who have represented Australia in Secondary School Sporting Association Minimum attendance of
Representatives teams. 90%
State Minimum attendance of
Students selected in QSSS QLD team
Representatives 90%
Regional Minimum attendance of
Selection in a Western Ranges region sporting team
Representatives 90%
Awarded to students who have given years of continuous service and commitment to
one or more sporting endeavours at school
Service to Sport Positive attitude Minimum attendance of
School based External sports can be acknowledged 90%
Multiple students can be recognized – Year 12 students only
Consistent good sportsmanship displayed
Can be chosen from any student in any year level
Sportsperson of Demonstrates strong support for school sport and displays a high level of
sportsmanship
the Year
A points system is applied to individual performances incorporating participation and
School based representative levels achieved in all school sport
Awarded to one person only each year
Can be chosen from any student in year 7, 8 or 9 level
Junior Demonstrates strong support for school sport and displays a high level of
Sportsperson of sportsmanship
Minimum attendance of 90%
the Year A points system is applied to individual performances incorporating participation and
School based representative levels achieved in all school sport
Awarded to one person only each year
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ARTS AWARDS
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
The student who has shown the highest contribution to the Arts throughout the year in
year 10, 11 or 12.
Represented the school at Region/State level or higher in presentation/performance
The Arts Gold
Demonstrated strong long-term leadership within the Arts Minimum attendance of
Award Senior
Demonstrated dependability in both formal and informal situations 90%
School Student
A VHA standard of skills developed from a commitment to practice and rehearsal
Outstanding and enthusiastic commitment to extra-curricular Arts activities.
Usually awarded to only one student across the whole senior school
The student who has shown the highest contribution to the Arts throughout the year in
year 7, 8 or 9.
Represented the school at region/state level or higher in presentation/performance
The Arts Gold
Demonstrated strong long-term leadership within the Arts Minimum attendance of
Award Junior
Demonstrated dependability in both formal and informal situations 90%
School Student
A VHA standard of skills developed from a commitment to practice and rehearsal
Outstanding and enthusiastic commitment to extra-curricular Arts activities.
Usually awarded to only one student across the whole junior school
Awarded to year 12 students only who have given 6 years of continuous service and
Leadership & Minimum attendance of
commitment to the Arts (including activities Band, Choir, Musical, Eisteddfod, Building
Service to the Arts 90%
My Future Expo, Arts Showcase, Unmasked or Technical Crew)
Distinction in the Awarded to year 12 students only who have participated for four or five years in a Minimum attendance of
Arts particular activity 90%
ATSI AWARDS
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
Student who have actively participated in a range of
school activities
Aboriginal and Demonstrated a strong willingness to support their
Torres Strait student peers
Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Islander - Student Displayed behaviours that clearly promote
or Excellent 90%
of the Year Award themselves as a positive role model
Years 7-12 A willingness to be involved in their school and their
culture
Maximum of 2 students
SPECIAL AWARDS
Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
Based on Semester One results and the latest T3
reports
Year 7 Excellence Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Top student in at least 3 subjects
Award or Excellent 90%
Usually only one student – top student in year level
overall
Based on Semester One results and the latest T3
reports
Year 8 Excellence Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Top student in at least 3 subjects
Award or Excellent 90%
Usually only one student – top student in year level
overall
Based on Semester One results and the latest T3
reports
Year 9 Excellence Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Award Top student in at least 3 subjects or Excellent 90%
Usually only one student – top student in year level
overall
Australian Defence Shows exemplary leadership and teamwork both at school and in the local community.
Forces Long Tan Application process through the DEANS
Leadership Award Awarded to one Year 10 student and one Year 12 student
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Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
Australian Defence Demonstrate innovation and learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Forces Future Application process through the DEANS
Innovators Award Awarded to one Year 10 student and one Year 12 student
Top student in Hospitality
Based on Semester One results and the latest T3 Minimum
Consistently Very Good
Hospitality Award reports attendance of
or Excellent
Must be a continuing student 90%
Must be Year 10 or 11 student
One award only
Effective leadership
Involvement in a
Somerset Regional variety of school
Student must have
Council All and community Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
demonstrated high
Rounder Award related activities or Excellent 90%
academic achievement
Year 10 Must be a
continuing
enrolment at LSHS
for year 11 and 12
Service to the school.
Bendigo Bank Outstanding qualities in all aspects of school life –
Award for School leadership, citizenship
Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
and Community Lightning Level 1 or 2
or Excellent 90%
Service Involvement in a range of school activities
Sense of commitment to the school
Upholds Lowood State High School values
Actively involved in completing VET subjects to an
outstanding level Effort and Behaviour on
Vocational Strong work ethic report card may be used
Success in the VET area at school and in the as a qualifier if students
Education Student Attendance % may be
workplace have the same number of
of the Year – Year used as a qualifier
Year 11 student only points as based on
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Based on a points system – 5 points for Cert IS, 4 certificates (Based on
points for SAT, 3 points for Certificate III, 2 points GPA)
for Certificate II
Actively involved in completing VET subjects to an Effort and Behaviour
outstanding level must be Very Good or
Strong work ethic Excellent on the T3 report
Vocational Student Success in the VET area at school and in the card and may be used as
Attendance % may be
of the Year – Year workplace a qualifier if students
used as a qualifier
12 Year 12 student only have the same number of
Based on a points system – 5 points for Diploma, 4 points as based or
points for SAT, 3 points for Certificate III, 2 points certificates (Based on
for Certificate II GPA)
Year 10 student who has demonstrated leadership
or academic excellence
Based on Semester One results and the latest T3
reports
Year 10 Top student across at least 3 subjects Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Excellence Award. Winner will be invited to attend the Leadership and or Excellent 90%
Change Maker forum and other exclusive USQ
events
Usually only one student – top student in year level
overall
Year 11 student who has demonstrated leadership
or academic excellence
Based on academic achievement to the end of
Term 3
Year 11 Top student across at least 3 subjects Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Excellence Award Winner will be invited to attend the Leadership and or Excellent 90%
Change Maker forum and other exclusive USQ
events
Usually only one student – top student in year level
overall
Year 12 student who has demonstrated leadership
or academic excellence
Year 12 Based on academic achievement to the end of Consistently Very Good Minimum attendance of
Excellence Award Term 3 or Excellent 90%
Top student across at least 3 subjects
Only one student – top student in year level overall
Senior Dux The student who attains the highest number of marks out of 500 during their Senior ATAR studies
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Criteria
Effort Attendance
Award Definition
Academic and
Behaviour
This student must have studied either 5 General subjects OR 4 General subjects and, one Certificate III or above
qualification, or one Applied subject.
Highest ATAR
The student who receives the highest ATAR as awarded by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Achievement
Tony Degnian
Deputy Principal – Junior School
Lowood State High School delivers
high quality educational opportunities
and outcomes to enable all students
to experience success
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Deputy Principal – Empowerment
Welcome to our Term 2 Newsletter.
As we transition back into school routines it is essential that you assist your student to be ready to learn each
and every day. Communication is vital and I would like to remind everyone to please contact your student’s
Case Manager if you have any concerns.
Term 2, is an extremely busy term and we have a number of significant upcoming events. Thursday, 13 April
is the Parent/Carer/Teacher/Student Interviews, this is an opportunity for you to talk to your student’s Case
Manager as well as their class teachers. Therefore, it is important that you make a booking online to secure
a suitable time.
New Staff
Trevor Lima will be working 5 days a week primarily in the Manual Arts areas
supporting students in the workshops. He will be working across all year level
cohorts. Welcome Trevor!
NAPLAN – this year The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be conducted
via an Online Platform during Week 4, 10 – 19 May. If you have any questions concerning exemptions,
withdrawals and adjustments for students with a disability please contact me.
Broncos Girls Academy
On Monday, 19 April at our school parade twenty-four students from the Broncos Girls Academy received
their Academic Awards. These students worked hard to meet the criteria and attain their awards. This
program mentors and supports Indigenous girls across all year levels to improve their attendance, attain their
academic goals, promote their social and emotional well-being and set future career pathways.
10Five of our Indigenous Students
received their Queensland
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Foundation (QATSIF)
Scholarship Certificates. The
Queensland Certificate of
Education Scholarship
Program supports Indigenous
students in Year 11 and 12 by
providing a two-year funded
scholarship. This program
aims to increase and support
Indigenous students in
completing Year 11 and 12.
I hope everyone has a successful term and I look forward to seeing everyone at the various
events this term.
Sherree Soanes
Deputy Principal – Empowerment
11PERMAH
Personal Well-being Practices (PWPs)
Lowood State High School is committed to
building a consistency of understanding and
application of the PERMAH philosophies in
practice with both students and staff. As a
school, we are following the structure of
“Learn it, Live it, Teach it, Embed it”.
Our staff are continuing their professional
development in PERMAH, and are currently
engaged in learning the link between
PERMAH and Character Strengths as they
explore their personal Character Strengths
and appreciate the Character Strengths of
colleagues. Staff are Learning, Living and
Teaching the PERMAH Philosophies as a
key priority in the school.
Students continue to understand the
meaning of the PERMAH pillars in a weekly
WEL lesson which focuses on one or two
Pillars per lesson. In 2020, students were
introduced to the language of PERMAH and
were asked to recall what each letter stood
for.
In 2021, we would expect that students will
be able to articulate what each Pillar
means.
During the week 8 WEL lesson, students will
complete a Pulse-Check Survey so that
teachers can determine how much their
WEL class knows about the PERMAH
Pillars. In this survey, students will be asked
to explain the meaning of each Pillar. The
data gathered from the
survey is valuable
feedback for teaching
staff and the PERMAH
team and informs the
planning of the WEL
lessons in subsequent
terms.
Susan McNichol
House Dean – Cunningham
12HPE and Sports
CISSSA Sport
We have just completed our summer CISSSA season for 2021. Congratulations must be given to both our
Open Boys and Open Girls teams who narrowly went down in their Grand Finals.
Open Girls – 1-0 loss vs Ipswich SHS
Open Boys – 5-3 loss vs Westside CC
Lowood SHS Summer CISSSA Futsal Teams 2021
Tuesday afternoon Wednesday afternoon Thursday afternoon
Open Boys (1) Coach: Mr 9/10 Boys (1) Coach: Mr Bradford 7/8 Boys. Mr Pengelly
Donald
Open Boys(2) Coach: Miss 9/10 Boys (2) Coach: Mr Veraart 9/10 Girls. Mr Veraart
Silcock
Open Girls. Coach: Mr Veraart 7/8 Girls. Coach: Mr Brader
A huge thank you to all the students, parents and carers for your continued support of school sport here at
Lowood State High School. Thanks must also go to all the staff members who graciously give up their time
to support our students and their sporting endeavours.
We now look forward to the CISSSA winter season, which will begin in Week 6 of Term 2 and run through to
Week 6 of Term 3. The winter season includes sports such as Basketball, Rugby League, Hockey, Soccer,
Netball, Volleyball, Tennis and AFL.
Nominations for these sport teams have occurred and adequate team numbers were achieved for the
following sports:
Soccer:
Open Girls (Tuesday afternoons)
9/10 Boys (Tuesday afternoons)
7/8 Boys. (Wednesday afternoons)
7/8/9 Girls (Thursday afternoons)
Open Boys (Thursday afternoons)
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7/8/9 Girls (Tuesday afternoons)
Students who nominated for these particular sport teams will be given a permission form in the coming weeks
that contains all relevant information. In order to be eligible to represent Lowood in sport, students must
maintain a Lowood Lightning Level of 1 or above and ensure all fees are up-to-date. Failure to maintain these
expectations will potentially result in your student being unable to represent the school in any sporting
capacity.
Cross Country
After some disruptions at the end of Term 1, students were able to compete in our 2021 Cross Country on
Friday 7 May in Week 3.
Students completed the course within school grounds with age groups running the following distances:
3km – 12 and 13 years boys and girls
4km – 14 and 15 years girls and boys, 16 and 17 + years girls
6km – 16 and 17 + years boys
Congratulations to our 2021 Cross Country
Age Champions.
12 years boys – Aston Ryder
12 years girls – Sophie Rookwood
13 years boys – Blake Andrew
13 years girls – Paige Gamble
14 years boys – Kohen Whitmore
14 years girls – Nickkie Shaw
15 years boys – Landon Whitmore
15 years girls – Jade Godby
16 years boys – Josiah Wood
16 years girls – Lilijana Sajkar
17 + Open boys – Tag Francis-Dunstall
17 + Open girls – Cheyenne Rutter
Congratulations to our 2021 overall champion
house, Cunningham with 1366 points!
2nd: Lockyer 1107 points
3rd: Logan 925 points
4th: Oxley 835 points
The Athletics Carnival is quickly approaching in Week
9 of Term 2, additional information will be provided
closer to the event.
If you require any further information
or have any questions please
contact Adriana Silcock, by email
asilc8@eq.edu.au or by phone 5427
8333.
Adriana Silcock
Sports Coordinator
14Football Academy Update
Recently all students in the Year 8, 9 and 10 Football Academy received personalised jerseys and shorts for
2021. They received these at no cost thanks to our amazing sponsors; Bendigo Bank, Tyson Foods, Zanows',
David Grant and Associates, Heck’s Plant Hire, Jim McDonald MP and the Lowood RSL.
15Student Representative Council and Deans Report
Deans Report
Uniforms
Winter has certainly come early again this year. With the change in weather and cooler conditions setting in,
students will be needing to rug up against the elements. Thankfully, the Uniform Shop is currently stocked
with jackets for $66 and track pants for $48. For a cheaper option, they also have the Pull-Over Jumpers on
sale for only $20.
A reminder that we do not accept notes for any non-school uniform item. Students Reception has numerous
jackets that students can borrow for the day to ensure that everyone is in correct uniform.
Of course, Monday is still our formal uniform day and it is expected that all students are in formal uniform
regardless of the various subjects they have during the day. Reminder that our senior students are required
to wear their ties during Terms 2 and 3. A reminder of what students are required to do when out of uniform
can be seen below, and is also located in their Student Learning Journal.
16Dean Challenge
The Deans have announced a challenge to all student this term, with the reward being the potential for two
BBQ lunches!
We are looking to reward students who are upholding our school expectations around uniform and behaviour.
Any student who has zero uniform infringements for the first 5 weeks of the term, will be eligible for a BBQ
lunch which will be provided in Week 6 of this term. Following this, all students who have zero behaviour
incidents recorded will also be eligible for a BBQ lunch in Week 10.
We are wanting to acknowledge all those students who continuously uphold the school values, but are not
always recognised.
Positive Rewards
RISE Slips
For a fresh start to the term, we have changed up the colour of our RISE Slips form Orange to Pink. Students
were given the first week of term to hand in any remaining Orange Slips for a final count before we switch to
only accepting the Pink Slips. Thankfully, it has been a smooth transition and students are still having their
names draw n on Rallies each week to be able to select a prize form the box in the Deans Office.
Movie World
Our Level 2 and 3 Rewards Trip is currently being organised by Mrs McNichol and will take place on Friday
25 June, the last day of term. All students who are sitting on Lightening Level 2 and 3 are eligible to attend
the trip and will be notified as to the cost and how the day will run in the coming weeks.
It is always a fantastic day and a great way to see out the term. We encourage those students not yet on
Level 2 or 3 to come to the Deans Office and grab a form to apply.
Student Leadership
Year 12 Mentors
At the end of last year, a number of our current Year 12 students (after discussion with their Home Group
teacher) approached me with the idea of teaching the Year 8 cohort about the various dangers that exist
online. While they acknowledged that we already had lessons that broached these subjects, they rightly
pointed out that the students would be more likely to accept the information from people closer to their age,
who have experienced it themselves recently.
During Term 1 this year, nine Year 11 students came together each week and developed, created and wrote
lessons that they are now teaching to the entire Year 8 cohort this term. This is, without doubt, amazing
commitment that goes above and beyond the workload expected of our Year 12s. These lessons are well
thought out, detailed and cover the important topics of cyber bullying, online sexual harassment and what to
do if or when these situations arise.
I am extremely proud of the work these students have put into the lessons for this term. So
a big thank you to the following students:
Shania Bowa, Makayla Aroin-Dodt, Michael Masters, Karly McDonald, Dominic Bishop,
Martha-Jane Pattemore, Kirra Boyle, Sierra Boyle and Mairead O’Dea.
Liz Ball
Leadership/Rewards Program/ House Dean - Oxley
17Positive Behaviour Learning - PBL
Explicit Teaching of Behaviour Expectations
To reinforce our Culture of High Expectations, our teachers explicitly teach a Rule of the Week during the
weekly Well-being lesson. This helps every student to develop a shared understanding of what living by our
RISE Values looks like.
Respect - I behave and treat others in a way that is kind and fair
Integrity - I do the right thing, even when no one is watching
Self-reliance - I understand that I am responsible for my words and actions
Engagement - I actively participate in all aspects of school life
The teaching schedule for Term 2 is as follows:
Week Value Rule
Week 1 Respect I act appropriately in the learning environment.
Week 2 Respect I wear the correct school uniform.
Week 3 Engagement I actively participate in all school events.
Week 4 Self-reliance I have all equipment needed for the lesson.
Week 5 Respect I contribute to a clean and tidy environment.
Week 6 Respect I follow instructions from all staff.
Week 7 Self-reliance I am responsible for my own learning.
Week 8 Self-reliance I submit all assessment by the due date.
Week 9 Integrity I look after our equipment and facilities.
Week 10 Integrity I report inappropriate, disrespectful or hurtful use of digital
technologies
Student Code of Conduct
Every Queensland State School is required to have a Student Code of Conduct that
clearly outlines the school's behaviour policy. The document also details expectations
about staff responsibilities to support students to understand and meet the discipline
expectations of the school. It also provides guidance on the application, where required,
of disciplinary consequences at the school. Lowood State High School's Student Code of
Conduct was developed in consultation with the school community, including staff,
students, parents and caregivers, and is available on our school's website. Hard copies
are also available upon parent or carer request.
Chris Savage
PBL / House Dean - Logan
Our Vision
Lowood State High School delivers high quality educational opportunities and
outcomes to enable all students to experience success.
18Visit by Gideons International
Gideons International (GI) will be visiting the School on Wednesday 21 July at a combined Year 7 and Year
8 Parade at the beginning of the day. The GI representative will deliver a short talk on the history of the
organisation to students. GI will make copies of the New Testament available to those students. The
collection of a New Testament is optional and will only be available to those students attending the GI
presentation. No student will be obliged to take a New Testament.
Parents/carers have the option to withdraw their student/s from the Gideons International presentation by
informing the School by email or phone.
Students who are not participating in the GI presentation will be supervised in another area of the School.
If you need more information regarding the visit, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal, Mrs Stacey
Beu.
Head of Senior School
Assessment Blocks
Senior students will have an Assessment Block during Week 9 of this term. Students will receive their
timetable and letter setting out the expectations next week.
Year 10 Assessment Block will run Tuesday 15 June to Thursday 17 June
Year 11 and 12 INDUSTRY Pathway Assessment Block will run Monday 14 June to Thursday 17
June
AARA (Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments) Applications
All parents and students have received copies of the Assessment Policy and AARA Policy via e-mail.
Students have also had lessons dedicated to these policies. It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that they
know and understand these policy documents and they are meeting their draft and assessment due dates. If
this is not possible then it is a student’s responsibility to seek an AARA.
This means they need to fill in the application form and hand it directly to me (Ms Mallett)
with their Medical Report/Certificate. Handing the Medical Certificate/Report in at the
Office is NOT applying for an AARA. Students need to speak to me about what
assessment they have due and how their medical condition has impacted this. After the
AARA has been processed teachers, students and parents will all get an e-mail outlining
the AARA that has been granted.
Stacey Mallett
Senior School Head of Department
19Home Economics News
Certificate II in Fashion Design and Technology
The new fashion subject this year is now well underway with year 10, 11 and 12 students
producing some amazing ideas and garments. We have completed the Workplace Health
and Safety unit, then a simple unit on functional business wear to start with students
designing a huge variety of hats, vests and aprons to suit their clients. Considering some
had never touched a sewing machine, the results are exceptional. Students are working
creatively and challenging themselves and each other to bigger and better things.
Kerry Hetherington
Visual Art Teacher
Apron by Lacey
‘Hat’ by Shardyn
Mairead’s apron packaged
Apron by
Amali
20Year 9 Cooking
Term 2 started off with some very tasty morsels. In
Year 9 we have been expanding our repertoire
resulting in some very delicious dishes.
To date we have been able to make a chicken and
hoisin sauce stir-fry as well as a sticky date pudding.
All the students have relished being in the kitchen and
it is a great opportunity for everyone to improve their
skills and be creative when plating up.
Year 10 Hospitality students had a free
cook this week in one of their lessons. They utilised what was on hand, left over from the
week’s practical cooks across Years 7 to 10.
Antonia Forstpointner
Home Economics and Hospitality
Year 10 Cooking
They were very creative. They
sourced their own recipes and
utilised what was on hand and in the
pantry to create a range of food
including custard with meringue and
fruit, cheese pasta, scones, biscuits,
colourful cupcakes and pancakes,
as you can see from the pictures
taken by Mrs Shakespeare.
Maree Stevens
Home Economics and Hospitality
21House Spirit
Oxley Crocs Rock!
Spirit Event
On Friday, 30 April, Oxley
hosted the first Spirit Event
of Term 2. We played
Noughts and Crosses…with
a twist. Students and staff
threw beanbags onto a grid,
hoping to get three people
from their own house in a
horizontal, vertical or
diagonal line. The results
were:
Cunningham – 50
points
Lockyer – 42 points
Oxley – 29 points
Logan – 15 points
Congratulations to
Cunningham on their win and
well done to everyone who
engaged with this Spirit
Event!
Well-being Day
On Friday, 7 May, Oxley
Crocs lead one of the four
House Activities designed to
promote well-being and
mental fitness. The Crocs challenged participants from all
four houses to give their brains a workout by answering 25
trivia questions. Students and staff all seemed to ENGAGE
with the challenge and celebrated
ACCOMPLISHMENT, with many realising
they knew things they didn’t even know
they knew. Fun was had by all, with
special thanks going to Oxley House Spirit
Leaders who did an amazing job running
the event eight times over to ensure all
students had a chance to give it a go.
Alana Morley
House Spirit Leader – Oxley
22The Lion’s Den
The Lockyer Lions have started Term 2 in second place,
approximately 150 points behind the Cunningham Hornets. In
Term 1, students gained House Points by submitting their
RISE Slips into weekly draws, with 2 major prizes being
awarded to the students with the greatest number of RISE
Slips for the term.
Konan Teichmann 11R received first prize (JB Hi-Fi $30
voucher) with 313 RISE Slips and Jade Gilpin 8R received
second prize (JB Hi-Fi $15 voucher) with 116 RISE Slips.
Congratulations to both of these students, but also to the
efforts of all students who collect RISE Slips demonstrating the
many times they uphold the School’s values!
One House Spirit Event has been run already this term, with Lockyer students turning out to play Tic-Tac-
Toe. Lockyer came in second place and thanks go to the students who took time out of their lunch break to
have fun!!
The biggest event for Lockyer has certainly been the Cross Country and Well-being Day which happened on
Friday 7 May. Lockyer students
turned out in their House colours
and costumes showing great
house pride.
Special thanks to Blayd and Josh
for their leadership and help to
supervise Lockyer’s House
activities. Congratulations to
every Lockyer
Lion for
attending and
contributing to
the team
making it a
fantastic day for
all.
E-Jay Lindsay-Park
House Spirit Leader - Lockyer
23Logan House Report
Welcome to Term 2 Sharks!
We are currently 3rd on the Spirit House Leader Board, well
done everyone! – Though there is always plenty of room
for improvement.
Thank you to all of our Logan Shark students for
participating in the Cross Country and Well-being events on
Friday last week. This event had been rescheduled from the
end of Term 1. House Points were up for grabs and will be
added to our current total of 4,952pts.
We would also like to
encourage our students
to participate in the
House Spirit Events held
each Friday during first
lunch, especially our
upcoming Logan Spirit
event Double Dice in
Week 4. Roll up, roll up
to earn points for Logan Sharks.
Leanne Pearce and Antonia Forstpointer
House Spirit Leaders - Logan
The Hornet’s Nest
Last Friday we participated in the Well-being Day. In the afternoon
students rotated through various activities run by the House Spirit
Leaders. Rachael and myself gave the students the option of
participating in a find a word competition or relaxing and colouring
circular geometric patterns in their designated house colours. We also
had extremely satisfying videos running on screens and relaxing
melodic music playing.
By all accounts, students enjoyed
their short time with us and trees were
created from the student’s artworks.
A special thank you to students and
teachers who assisted in setting up,
supervising and packing up.
Rachael Solomon and Kate Girot
House Spirit Leaders -
Cunningham
24Maths and ICT
ICT News
Borrowing of School Laptops for use in class
If your student does not have a laptop, they are able to borrow a laptop from the Resource Centre at the
following times each day: 8:30 am – 8:50 am, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:20 pm – 1:40 pm.
All school owned devices must be handed back by 2:55 pm each day. The devices are not for overnight loans.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 are now part of the compulsory BYOD program at Lowood State High
School. Any student who wishes to connect their Windows-10 based laptop or Apple Mac to the Department
of Education (DoE) Wireless Network can bring their laptop to the ICT Helpdesk in the School Resource
Centre during second break on Monday and Wednesday each week to receive assistance in connecting to
the Department of Education Network. Students who have completed the BYOD Charter paperwork can also
start the connection at home by following the appropriate video link below.
Windows 10 Based laptop
Apple MacBook
Apple iPad
Important Information:
Chromebooks (laptop devices that run the Android Operating System) are not compatible with a DoE
Windows-based network and cannot be connected.
Minimum Specifications update for BYOD: BYOD devices must support 5G wireless networks, be
Windows-10 Based or the latest Mac OS/iOS.
Staff cannot assist students to set-up a brand-new device as this requires internet access and a
Microsoft Email Account to set-up the laptop before use.
Lowood State High School Staff are limited in what technical assistance can be provided to students.
Some technical issues may require devices to be taken to a Computer Service Centre to be resolved.
Mathematics News
This term the Math/Science Faculty have welcomed three new staff members, Mr Peter Trubody, Ms Kuldeep
Kaur and Ms Mary Smith.
Year 12 Essential Mathematics students completed their Common Internal Assessment (CIA) Item in Week
3 this term. This CIA is provided to us by the QCAA and is used as a quality control measure in a similar way
to the External Exam for General Subjects. This Assessment Item will then be moderated at a regional
meeting of Essential Mathematics teachers.
Year 12 General Mathematics and Year 12 Mathematical Methods students have now started on their final
unit of work and have one internal exam left to sit which is in Week 5 of Term 3. After their final piece of
internal assessment, the students will be revising work from Units 3 and 4 in preparation for their External
Assessment in Term 4.
STEAM News
In Year 7, students have different electives each term. The Year 7 STEAM classes are currently completing
their first piece of assessment on applying Design Thinking to develop a solution to an issue that is affecting
a part of the world community. From Week 5 onwards, the Year 7 STEAM classes will be learning to program
our Dash Robots to complete set tasks.
So far this term the Year 8 STEAM Class has learnt about the regulations and rules around Piloting Drones
in Australia as set out by CASA. The class are now programming the flying drones to complete tasks in
preparation for their assessment which will include an obstacle course and to choreographing and performing
a Drone Dance to a piece of music. The inspiration of this Drone Dance is the Opening Ceremony of the
2008 Beijing Olympics where 1000 completed a complex series of manoeuvres to astonish the audience and
the world.
25The Year 9 STEAM Class are currently working in teams to plan, manage and develop a video game using
either the Scratch Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or the GDevelop IDE. On completion, students
will be able to export their games so that they can be installed on a computer for them share with others.
Gavin Lind
Head of Department - Mathematics and
Information and Technology
glind6@eq.edu.au
Success Team Update
As we move into Term 2 it is always rewarding to reflect upon the Positive Accomplishments of the 14
students in the Success Team in Term 1.
Let’s start with their attendance. Each student at Lowood is expected to set a goal of greater than 90%
attendance, 86% of the Success Team have achieved this. This means that they value their education and
are committed to learning.
Attaining pass marks in core subjects (English, Maths and Science) is also another focus for the students in
the Success Team, 36% of the team achieved this goal.
Finally, having only minor behaviour incidents and not having absences as a result of suspension is the final
goal for this team of students. It is with delight that I report that 71% of the team have had no suspensions in
Term 1.
Well done to all students!
Your next challenge is to build upon this. In WEL classes you will receive your Track Ed
data which will allow you to set your next goals for you to accomplish.
Thanks to parents and carers for your continued support.
Remember, I am always available to assist you in accomplishing your set goals.
I look forward to planning a celebration of such accomplishments for the Success Team, in
the near future.
Mrs Sallis
Success Coach
House Dean - Lockyer
26Student Resource Scheme Payments, Subject Levy and Certificate
Course Invoicing
Student Resource Scheme Payments, Subject Levy and Certificate Course Invoicing
Statement of Accounts have been mailed out to the financial parent of all students who do not have a nil
balance on their account. Please review your statement and make any overdue payments as soon as
possible.
Thank you to those parents who have paid the Student Resource Scheme Fees for your students for 2021.
An instalment payment of at least $100 was due by Friday 19 February, 2021, and the next $50 instalment
payment was due by 1 April, 2020. The final $50 will be due by 23 July 2021. Payments can be made through
BPOINT, Cash or Cheque. Credit Card payments are accepted in person, but not over the phone.
Alternatively you can organise through contacting Leanne Hauschildt at the School Office to pay in small
fortnightly instalments through Centrepay or by registering through The Department of Human Services
website humanservices.gov.au/Centrepay.
Payment of invoices for all Individual Subject Levies was due by 1 April, 2021, unless a payment plan was
set-up.
Please Note: It is school policy that ALL Student Resource Fees, individual subject levies and Certificate
Course payments MUST be up-to-date or a payment plan maintained before students will be able to attend
most excursions and extra-curricular activities and senior formal etc.
Invoicing and Payment of School Based Subject Levies and VET Certificate Course Fees is as follows.
Please refer to the Student Stationery Requirements List 2021 (see our LSHS Website) for each individual
year level for the relevant subject levies and VET Certificate Course Fees for 2021.
YEAR 7
Two Electives each term for four terms – eight Electives for the year.
Term One Elective invoices - have been raised with payment due by 1 April 2021
Term Two Elective invoices – have been raised with payment due by 25 June 2021
Term Three Elective invoices – will be raised by 23 July 2021 with payment due by 17 September 2021
Term Four Elective invoices – will be raised by 15 October 2021 with payment due by 19 November 2021
Subject Levy Elective Charges 2021
Home Economics - $25 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classes
Industrial Technology and Design - $10 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Visual Art - $10 - Includes most resources for take home projects
YEAR 8
One Arts Elective and one Technology Elective per semester – four Electives for the year
Semester 1 Elective Invoices – have been raised with payment due by 1 April 2021
Semester 2 Elective invoices – will be raised by 23 July 2021 with payment due by 17 September 2021
Subject Levy Elective Charges 2021
Art - $15 - Includes most resources for take home projects
Home Economics - $45 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classes
Manual Arts - $10 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
27YEAR 9
Two Electives for the year
Elective invoices have been raised with payment due by 1 April 2021
Subject Levy Elective Charges 2021
Art - $30 - Includes most resources for take home projects
Home Economics - $75 - Includes most cooking ingredients and resources for sewing and textile classes
Manual Arts - $20 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Business - $15 - Includes a Business Forms Workbook
YEAR 10
Three Electives for the year
Elective invoices have been raised with payment due by 1 April 2021
Subject Levy Elective Charges 2021
Art - $40 - Includes most resources for take home projects
Certificate II in Dance - $35 – includes resources and Dance workshops
Hospitality - $85 - Includes most cooking ingredients and class resources
Manual Arts - $20 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Certificate III in Visual Arts - $60 - Includes most resources for take home projects
VET Qualification Certificate Course Charges 2021
All invoices for year 10 VET Qualification Certificate Courses have been raised.
The due date for payments as set out below. Please note – Completed VET Qualification Certificates will
not be issued to students until the VET Certificate Course has been paid for in full.
Certificate II and III in Logistics - $500 total
Payment of $200 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $200 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
Certificate II and III in Health - $500 total
Payment of $200 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $200 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
28YEAR 11
Furnishing Skills - $50 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Engineering Skills - $40 – Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Building and Construction Skills - $40 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Certificate III in Community Theatre, Dance and events - $50 – includes resources, Dance
workshops and professional photography of headshots
Certificate II in Business - $15 - Includes a Business Workbook
Certificate III in Hospitality - $110 - Includes most cooking ingredients and class resources
Certificate III in Visual Arts - $60 - Includes most resources for take home projects
VET Qualification Certificate Course Charges 2021
All invoices for year 11 VET Qualification Certificate Courses have been raised.
with due date for payments as set out below. Please note – Completed VET Qualification
Certificates will not be issued to students until the VET Certificate Course has been paid for in full.
Certificate III in Business - $280 total
Payment of $100 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $100 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $80 due by 17 September 2021
Certificate IV in Business - $400 total (Replacement course for Diploma of Business)
Payment of $200 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $100 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
Certificate II and III in Logistics - $500 total
Payment of $200 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $200 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
Certificate III in Fitness - $400 total
Payment of $100 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $100 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
Payment of $100 due by 1 April 2022
Certificate II and III in Health - $500 total
Payment of $200 due by 1 April 2021
Payment of $200 due by 25 June 2021
Payment of $100 due by 17 September 2021
YEAR 12
Building and Construction Skills - $10 – Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Engineering Skills - $40 – Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Furnishing Skills - $50 - Includes most resources for practical take home projects
Certificate III in Community Theatre, Dance and Events – $50 Includes resources, Dance workshops
and professional photography of headshots
Certificate III in Hospitality - $110 - Includes most cooking ingredients and class resources
Certificate III in Visual Arts - $60 - Includes most resources for take home projects
VET Qualification Certificate Course Fees 2021
Most returning Year 12 students will have already paid their VET Qualification Certificate Course fees
in full during Year 11 in 2020. The only exceptions are the Diploma of Business and Certificate III in
Fitness for which the final payment is due by 16 April 2021
29All invoices for Year 12 students undertaking a VET Qualification Certificate Course that they did not
start in Year 11 in 2020 have been raised with payment due dates as set out below. Please note –
Completed VET Qualification Certificate will not be issued to students until the VET Certificate
Course has been paid for in full.
Certificate III in Business - $300 total
Full payment of $300 due by 1 April 2021
Certificate III in Fitness - $400 total
Full payment of $400 due by 1 April 2021
Diploma in Business - $880 total
Full payment of $880 due by 1 April 2021
Leanne Hauschildt
Administration Officer
Health, Safety and Well-being Advisor, Accounts Receivable
P&C Report
Meeting Dates and Times for 2021 at 6.30pm
April – No Meeting
Tuesday – 11 May
Tuesday – 8 June
Tuesday – 13 July
Tuesday – 10 August
Tuesday - 14 September
Tuesday – 12 October
Tuesday – 9 November
Tony Lukritz - P&C President
30Expectations for Equipment
As Term 1 draws to an end it is crucial that we start looking ahead to Term 2. In Term 2 there will be a focus
on students having equipment and being prepared for class. Students are required to have general equipment
for all subjects and then subject specific equipment depending on the subjects the students have chosen.
Please ensure that you refer to the Subject Stationery List that was provided at the end of last year, and also
at the start of this year. Please contact the Office or see our Website for this information.
All students are expected to have the following equipment:
Pencil case
Writing equipment (preferably red, blue and black pens)
Learning Journal
Subject book (1 individual book for each subject – no 5 subject books)
Laptop (with the exception that Year 10 students are not currently a part of the mandated BYOD
program)
Subject specific material (this may include but is not limited to; calculator, glue, fine liner pen, pencil,
work boots)
Students are expected to be lined-up
and ready for class by the second
bell. They should have their
equipment out of their bag and be
prepared to enter the classroom,
organised and ready to learn. It is
essential that students have a
Learning Journal with them at all
times as this item
contains crucial documentation for
students including key dates, school
wide processes, out of class
permission log and much more.
During Term 2 ALL teachers at
Lowood SHS are implementing the
same process in relation to
equipment expectations. This means
that there will be a consequence for
students who do not present with the
correct equipment. Please refer to the
details in the flowchart.
It would be greatly appreciated if
parents and carers could engage in
conversations with their student/s
about the equipment that they
enquire and
assist and
encourage them
to have it with
them every
lesson, every day.
Ms Doyle
HOD Teaching and Learning
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