11 June 2020
Newsletter Articles
Executive Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Friends,
Our students have settled into their new routines and the split timetable is providing plenty of opportunity for students to utilise outdoor spaces at lunch time. Lateness to school has been an issue as we have noticed more students being dropped off by car since our return. We understand traffic is a problem for families at the moment and are trying to minimise impact of lateness by moving students to class without delays as they arrive.
It is great to see an increase in the number of students riding bicycles to school since we returned. The bike racks have now been moved due to the construction and we have provided additional storage for student bikes. They are now located just inside the gate near the Arts building.
Our year 12 students celebrated their 100 day countdown last week and it was great to see them thinking positively about the end of the year. It has been difficult for our Seniors as they navigate their ATAR and the uncertainty around their end of year celebrations. I remain optimistic that restrictions will be lifted by then and that our Seniors can experience the much anticipated celebrations that year 12s look forward to each year. I will endeavour to communicate information as it becomes available.
Students are in the middle of end of term assessment right now. We want to reassure parents that this assessment will not be reported on in isolation. These are very unique circumstances and it is important that we also look at assessment prior to Learning@Home. A special comment will be placed on the report card for future reference to identify that students results may be affected by COVID-19. However, we will be looking at student achievement to inform us of any gaps for future lesson planning. This will be important for teachers so that they can ensure students are able to progress and move forward with their learning. We also understand that some students may find assessment challenging and overwhelming and if this is the case please make sure you contact us so that we can put adjustments in place. If you have any concerns or questions about this please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Corinda was recently recognised by Channel 10 for our Agriculture students’ collaboration with QUT in researching the local distribution of flowering grass species. The research began during Learning@Home and has continued since students returned to school. We are very proud of Agriculture teacher Chris Butcher and the 60 students involved in contributing to this innovative research. You can watch the news story on our Facebook page or read about it on the QUT website.
I hope you are all staying healthy and that the return to school has not been too difficult. We are all looking forward to the end of term and pressing the reset button for term 3 with a fresh start. Term 2 has certainly presented many challenges for us all.
Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal
Coming Events
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Event |
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Wed 17 Jun |
Visual Art Excellence Golden Opportunity Day (Year 6) |
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Wed 24 June |
Music and Dance Golden Opportunity Days (Year 6) |
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Fri 26 June |
Last day of Term 2 |
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Mon 13 July |
First day of Term 3 |
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Wed 22 July |
2022 Programs of Excellence Information Evening |
Some of our best
Year 12 100 Days Celebrations
Happy 100 days remaining at school to our year 12 students! Last week saw our year 12s coming together to celebrate how far they have come and the short time they have left together. The countdown has begun for our 2020 graduating class!
School News
Catching Buses in the Morning
Please be aware that students are required to ‘Hail’ buses they wish to board. To ‘Hail’ the bus, students should stand clearly visible next to the bus stop sign, extend their arm upwards as if to make a stop gesture while looking directly at the bus. Keep arm extended until the bus indicates to pull into the stop. Move back from the edge of the road for safety and wait until the bus has completely stopped before boarding. Many bus stops are serviced by multiple bus routes and drivers will assume students are waiting for a different bus unless they physically ‘Hail’ the bus.
Year 10 QUT Career Advice
Are you in Year 10 and needing advice on course and career decisions? Join QUT for a dedicated Year 10 information webinar; A quick guide to QUT: tools to help Year 10 students with course and career decisions, being held on Wednesday 17 June at 5.30pm.
The session will cover:
- Career planning tips.
- Differences between school and university.
- On campus at QUT - including courses and admission pathways.
- Your next steps.
- Q&A with our student ambassadors.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-quick-guide-to-qut-webinar-for-year-10-students-registration-107772638864
Year 10 SET Planning Process
This term the year 10s have been engaging in our SET Planning process. They took a careers quiz, explored the Australian Industries and, more specifically, the careers in these industries, found out about subjects offered at Corinda State High School via the Subject Selection Handbook and HOD videos and they participated in a Virtual Careers expo.
Next week the students will complete their OneSchool profile and receive a subject selection survey link – all in preparation for their SET Planning meeting. The SET Planning meeting provides an opportunity for parents and students to meet face-to-face with a staff member from to discuss subject selections for years 11 and 12.
The SET Planning meetings will occur in week 2 of term 3. You will be able to book your SET Planning interview in the same format as Parent/Teacher Interviews, through the SOBs process. It is a requirement that all Year 10 students are accompanied by their Parent/Carer for the meeting.
Please use the links below to book your SET Planning Interview.
https://eq.sobs.com.au/docs/sobs-pt3-parents.pdf
https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70269
For anyone who may have missed the Parent Information Evening, you can find the recording of the event on our school Youtube page.
Inspiring STEM podcasts
Get inspired with the Department’s new podcast series. Queensland STEM professionals chat with some of the state’s most impressive STEM professionals about the incredible work they are doing that impacts the lives of all of us.
https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/podcasts
Parenting Ideas Insights
The latest insights from Parenting Ideas is available now.
As part of our Parenting Ideas membership, parents in our school community can attend some fantastic webinars at no cost. Please find attached the 2020 webinar program for parents.
Next week there is a free webinar available for parents: ‘Understanding techno tantrums’. Follow the instructions within this week’s issue of Parenting Ideas to register.
Community News
Online Safety Tips
Lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted across Australia, but things have not returned to the old ‘normal’ yet and possibly never will — more time online is likely to continue to be part of life.
eSafety has put together some advice to make sure students look after their online safety and wellbeing:
- Stay connected with friends.
- Manage mental health in and out of COVID lockdown.
- Know how to deal with cyberbullying.
- Don’t fall for fake news.
- Balance time online.
- Be cautious about online relationships.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/covid-19/advice-young-people?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Young%20people%20-%20new%20content&utm_content=Young%20people%20-%20new%20content+CID_2bbf24a470cc6f8e04e7c983a248d6ce&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&
Queensland Family and Child Commission – Growing up in QLD 2020
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) are seeking students who are willing to participate in their youth survey about growing up in Queensland. Growing Up in Queensland project gives children and young people the opportunity to share their experiences of life in Queensland. The survey is open until June 30.
https://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/keeping-kids-more-safe/listening-children-young-people/growing-queensland
