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1 Term 2 Week 5 19th May 2017 ParentNet enews PRINCIPAL S WORDS YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of attending the Moot Court competition at Mareeba Courthouse. We had two teams entered and it was great to see our team successful in taking out this competition. The big message out of this relates to the opportunities for our students to undertake activities outside the classroom. Things like this do not happen by chance. Our Gifted and Talented coordinator, Christina Ellacott, along with Head of Department, Darren Jones, have given up their weekend to prepare our students. Without the commitment of our staff, opportunities such as the Moot Court competition simply do not happen. The great work done by all our staff is continually in evidence. The Transition visit by our cluster schools this week was well supported by our staff and has given the year 6 students a small snapshot into the life in a Secondary School. I can t say enough about the commitment by our staff to our school. It is a pleasure to be involved with such a dedicated group of educators. I would also like to acknowledge Mareeba State School at such a difficult time for the whole school community. Our thoughts are with the whole school and the families that have been affected by the loss of one of their staff. We are a team in Mareeba and we will be there to assist Mareeba State School in any way we can. Mareeba State High School Year 10 students participated in Work Experience this week. For many, this was the starting point of their work life, offering a glimpse into their future careers. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful support from our local businesses and industry groups. Placements were varied giving students a comprehensive insight into numerous career options and professions. Our school community would like to extend a huge thank you to the following organisations for their continued support of this valuable programme. 2 Wheel n Wear, Animal Refuse Mareeba, Bluebird early Learning Atherton, Burratronics, Cairns Total Physio, Central Vets Mareeba, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Essential Fitness, Gialati Limes, Hairworks Mareeba, Howe Farming, IGA Mareeba, JPF Contractors, Kids Campus Mareeba, Laser Scott Whybird Principal Electrical Mareeba, Mareeba Coles, Mareeba Court House, Mareeba Hire, Mareeba Hospital, Mareeba Leagues Club, Mareeba Madza, Mareeba Motorcycles, Mareeba Motors, My Mareeba Dentist, Mareeba Police Station, Mareeba State Primary School, Mareeba Toyota and Hansen Ford, Mareeba Tyre power, Millar and Teitzel, Moro Auto Mareeba, Mt Molloy State school, Northern Auto Electrical Mareeba, Priceline Pharmacy, Priceless Auto Mareeba, Rainforestation Kuranda, SEP Mechanic, Shane Smith Builders Pty Ltd Mareeba, Tableland hardware, Tableland Honda, TGT Agriculture and Yuruga Nursey. Jenny Walker HOD Senior Schooling (more photos on next page) INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mareeba State High School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Muluridji people of the country in which this school is located and pays respect to their Elders past and present. STUDENT ABSENCES Student Absence Hotline attendance@mareebashs.eq.edu.au DATE CLAIMERS 19th 21st May * Wheelbarrow Race 22nd May * Year 7 Immunisation 25th May * Cairns BLA Careers Expo * Year 7 Maths Challenge 29th May * Young Language Ambassadors Conference 30th May 2nd June * Year 9 Camp 2nd June * Chemistry Titration 7th 9th June * Beginners Band Camp 9th June * Year 7 & 8 Reader s Cup 13th June * P&C Meeting 12th 14th June * Year 11 & 12 Block Exams NEW OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 8:00am 3:30pm P & C ASSOCIATION P&C General Meeting Tuesday 13th June :30pm Venue: Admin Common Room Everyone Welcome pandc@mareebashs.eq.edu.au Jasper Street Mareeba PO Box 1079 Mareeba QLD 4880 Telephone Fax principal@mareebashs.eq.edu.au Web

2 NON NOBIS SOLUM NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS ENGINEERING GUEST SPEAKER Events Year 11 and 12 excursion to Cairns Careers and Employment Expo 2017, 25th May. Limited seats. Please return permission forms to Student Services. First in First served! Course Information and Expressions of Interest Year 11 and 12 students had the opportunity last week to attend a presentation by Brisbane based Dr David Lacey, National Young Professional Engineer of the Year 2016, who visited a Senior students learning about pathways number of schools to careers in the field of engineering across Far North Queensland. Dr Lacey spoke to students about pathways to careers in the field of engineering and the wide scope covered by the discipline. A message that came through to our students was that no matter what field of study or work you choose to pursue, do your best and take advantage of opportunities that may arise. Dr Lacey s visit was sponsored by Master Builders Far North Qld and the Business Liaison Association. Trevor Scott Head of Department Technology. Next Industry White Card course starts 19th June. Registration now open Expressions of Interest Cert II in Fitness For more information about these and any other courses please see Fionna Lane Vocational Education Admin Officer in Student Services (A Block) phone VALUE OF THE WEEK We are Organised: Wear uniform correctly COUNTDOWN TO CAMBODIA Nine Mareeba State High School students are busy fundraising for the 2017 Cambodia Cultural Trip. Students accompanied by staff members, Lucy Daly and Tim Ralph depart for Cambodia 22nd June. Please support this fundraising event by purchasing homemade Candles Prices range from $1 to $10 or raffle tickets in the beautiful Framed Cambodian Painting $1 per ticket or the ultimate $1000 RAFFLE $10 per ticket. Only 200 tickets sold. Candles and Raffle Tickets are available from the Library. For more information please contact Lucy Daly Teacher/ Librarian on Enrolment Packs are now available for collection from the Main Office. WORK EXPERIENCE PHOTOS Thank you to all the local businesses who accepted out Year 10 Students SCHOOL BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAYS Year 6 students from our feeder Primary school attended our transition days this week. Students lived the life of a high school student for one day. Year 11 Interyear leaders guided each class to their lessons and all agreed that Science was their favourite class. All students were issued with their enrolment packs and invited to the next Transition Day on Nov 29th. Lesa Pershouse Deputy Principal Student Services THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH Mareeba State High School continues to educate students with awareness to Domestic and Family Violence through curriculum education programs. Christine Gray School Based Youth Health Nurse Importance Contacts In an emergency call the police on 000 DVConnect Womensline ph DVConnect Mensline ph RESPECT ph Kids Helpline ph Elder Abuse Helpline Qld ph State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline phone Organizing, is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. A. A. Milne

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4 Parents and Carers The Rotary FNQ Field Days are on next week at Kerribee Park (24-26 May)! VOLUNTEERS are desperately needed as car-parking attendants in 3-hour shifts for 9am 12pm + 12pm 3pm on Wednesday Thursday Friday Rotary will donate $15/hour to the P&C for each volunteer from the High School If you can spare 3 hours or more of your time next week please urgently contact P&C Hotline: OR Peter Holden p2066olden@gmail.com Mareeba State High School Parents and Citizens Association PO Box 2711 MAREEBA Q 4880 pandc@mareebashs.eq.edu.au President: Peter Holden Vice President: Stacey Shaw Treasurer: Michelle Cifuentes Secretary: Sheri Soncin

5 Life Matters Wellbeing And Counselling presents Bringing Up Great Kids Free info sessions for parents, grandparents, and carers Where Mareeba Community Centre, 14 Sutherland Street When Friday mornings 9:00-11:00am May 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23 Ring My Story as a Parent Bringing Up Great Kids Australian Childhood Foundation, There is no such thing as a perfect parent. There is no such thing as a perfect child. There are many ways to parent. Children and parents learn from each other. BUGK looks at the messages about parenting we all learn Week 1. Messages from the past Week 2. The message centre Week 3. Giving and receiving messages Week 4. The messages of behaviour Week 5. Messages about me Week 6. Passing on messages

6 LEAGUE Rugby League Carnival PCYC CUP 2017 Friday 29 th September Davies Park Rugby League Grounds, Mareeba Proceeds from this carnival go towards future carnivals and youth development programs. Please Contact - April P: sportandrec@mareeba.pcyc.org.au to complete team registration forms REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY CLOSES FRI 15 TH SEP Thanks to our Sponsors: PCYC Mareeba - Contact April sportandrec@mareeba.pcyc.org.au

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