5 April 2019
Newsletter Articles
Executive Principals Report
Dear Parents and Friends
It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of our first term for 2019. Following the recent assessment phase, staff and students are well and truly ready for a break. Our year 11 students have survived their first assessment block for the New QCE. Our year 7 students have survived their first term in high school and we celebrated this with their official badge ceremony this week. They have settled into high school so smoothly this year and I am sure they are ready for a break.
Write That Essay
As you may be aware, our school has a very thorough plan for implementing Write That Essay – a very successful writing program developed by Professor Ian Hunter from the University of Auckland. This program has proven to be very successful across a range of schools, in particular in New Zealand. Recently three of our staff visited these schools to assess the impact this program had on student writing. Our staff returned very inspired and enthusiastic from their observations in several schools. This has motivated us even more to ensure we implement this across the school.
As part of our implementation process, students recently undertook some diagnostic writing assessments. The work was assessed by the Write That Essay team, and independently analysed. The data that we have unpacked is confirmation that the work we are doing at Corinda is certainly value– adding to individual students. It was so encouraging to receive feedback, and a parent information evening next term will provide more information on the work we are doing. I am confident parents will be able to assist students at home with editing and feedback once they are aware of the approaches and strategies we are using. This is a very exciting initiative for our staff and students.
Open Day
What a very successful Open Day we had last weekend. I have to commend our students in the way in which they presented and so readily gave up their Saturday to help our school shine. They did an amazing job and it was obvious that they demonstrated a great sense of pride in our school. Thank you to all parents and carers for enabling this to happen as well – for dropping them off and picking them up, for ironing an extra uniform for the week and for getting them here when you had your usual family responsibilities. Thank you!
I do hope you all have a very enjoyable Easter vacation. I look forward to meeting you all at Parent Teacher interviews following the break.
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/holiday-activities
Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal
Coming Events
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Event |
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Saturday 6 April |
School holidays commence |
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Tuesday 23 April |
Students return to school for Term 2 |
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Wednesday 24 April |
ANZAC Ceremony |
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Tuesday 30 April |
Parent Teacher Interviews 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
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Wednesday 01 May |
Year 10 Parent Information Evening 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm **Note Change of date |
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Wednesday 01 May |
Excellence Program Information Evening 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
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Friday 03 May |
Athletics Carnival 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
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Monday 06 May |
Public Holiday: Labour Day |
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Wednesday 08 May |
My Future Options Careers Expo 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
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Tue/Wed/Thu 14-16 May |
NAPLAN |
School Watch
We need assistance to watch for after-hours crime in our school.
If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene. Call the School Watch number – 13 17 88 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via the link below 24hrs per day.
https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/
Year 10 Parent Info Night
Wednesday 01 May 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Information session for year 10 students and their parents, which will cover the following topics:
- New Queensland Certificate of Education requirements
- ATAR requirements
- QTAC presentation in relation to senior subjects and tertiary entrance
- How to access QTAC and QCAA
- Instructions for the subject selection process
- SET Planning timeframes and how to book your interview on PTO (Parent Teacher Online)
- VET courses – Internal, External and VETiS funding
- Curriculum HODs available to answer specific subject questions
Some of our Best…
Legal Studies – National Convention
Congratulations to year 12 student Sophie who represented Queensland at the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra. Sophie was one of 120 students from across the nation who assembled to discuss whether the Constitution needs to have a new preamble. Sophie won this all-expenses-paid trip after placing well last year’s Queensland convention.
While in Canberra, Sophie visited Parliament House, the High Court, Government House and the National Archives. She met with representatives of all the branches of government and international embassies. We are sure that these amazing experiences will be of great benefit to her as she continues to succeed in Legal Studies.
Gifted and Talented
Golden Opportunity Days
Golden Opportunity Days provide an opportunity for primary school students in the Corinda SHS catchment an opportunity to taste the range of Excellence and other enrichment programs Corinda State High School has on offer. These days focus on a higher order thinking skills including critical thinking or collaborative problem solving. In 2019 our schedule covers a range of key learning areas from Maths to Culinary and Agriculture. Please use the SkoolBag app app (available to download in the Apple App or Google Play) to register your interest in these programs. Places are strictly limited.
Excellence Programs Expressions of Interest Year 7 2020
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Year 7 2020 Corinda SHS Excellence Programs. All students wishing to be considered for any Year 7 Excellence Program in 2020 need to complete the Expression of Interest form (EOI) found on the Corinda SHS website . All EOI forms should be lodged at the main office with supporting documentation by 4 May 2019. Any forms lodged after this date may not be considered. Enrolment interviews for these programs will be held during term 2, with all applicants to be notified by 7 September 2019.
Excellent Opportunities for Excellence Students
A reminder for our highly capable students to check the Excellent Opportunities for Excellence Students newsletter posted on student notices. This newsletter is full of extracurricular enrichment and extension programs.
International
Recently we hosted 29 students from Niigata, Japan. Each student was teamed with a buddy and they stayed with families in our local community. The students were only here for 6 days but made many friends and had a variety of experiences. Each Japanese student spent some time in their buddy’s classes and they had specialised English lessons. Our Corinda students were able to practice their Japanese and have some meaningful conversations about “What life is like as a teenager in Japan”. This is the second time we have hosted a group from Niigata and we hope it is the start of a long relationship.
Languages
Brisbane French Film Festival Excursion 2019
Madame Muil and Ms Zhao (Chinese teacher) took the Year 10s and 11s on an excursion to the Brisbane French Film Festival on Tuesday 2 April. They watched I Feel Good, a comedy about a man who is searching for a lucrative new invention. The students and teachers took a train into James Street, Fortitude Valley, where they had something to eat at the nearby restaurant before heading in for their fun cultural and linguistic experience at the nearby Palace Cinemas! The Festival is on until the 14 April.
Community News
Holiday workshops
