25 November 2020
Newsletter Articles
Executive Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and friends
What a wonderful week of celebrations we had as we farewelled and celebrated our Seniors for 2020. It was such a fantastic evening at Movie World – although not quite the Greek Club, our students had a wonderful evening together. They looked so sophisticated and celebrated in style. The bus trip home was a lot of fun with the students.
Of course our official Graduation Ceremony at the Queensland Tennis Centre was amazing and so special for our students and their families. Although very challenging implementing COVID safe plans and restrictions we still managed to celebrate as a school community and farewell our Seniors in memorable style. I felt so very proud of our students as they presented for the final time.
Congratulations to our special award recipients:
Principal’s Award for Service to the School – Hannah Hall-Young
Caltex All Rounder Award – Hannah Hall-Young
RSL Citizenship Award – Tabitha Potts
ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award – Mariana Belandria
Rotary VET Award – Max Dale
VET Industry Award – Phoebe Bryson
UQ Achievement Award – Nina Tieu
USQ Excellence Award – Jemima Noller
ADF Future Innovators Award – Ankit Singh
This week our year 10 students are undertaking their Active Volunteering in the community. This is certainly a valuable part of their learning as they develop life skills, communication and problem solving skills highly valued by all employers.
This Friday we farewell our year 10 and 11 students for the year. I am sure they are all ready for a rest after what has been a year like no other. We have some special celebrations for them next week with our year 11 social event being conducted at the Comedy Club and the year 10 students spending a day at Dreamworld. A nice way to finish the year.
Our junior students are still completing end of term assessment and it is important that they are focussed and maintain routines. Your support at home to ensure they are organised and well prepared for assessment is very much appreciated.
Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal
Coming Events
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Date |
Event |
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Monday 23 November – Friday 27 November |
Year 10 Volunteer Week |
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Thursday 26 November- Friday 27 November |
Year 11 Exam Block |
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Friday 27 November |
Last Day of Term for Year 10 and 11 |
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Monday 30 November |
Year 11 Social |
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Tuesday 1 December |
Year 7 2021 Orientation Day |
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Friday 4 December |
Year 10 Reports Released |
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Wednesday 9 December |
Year 7, 8 and 9 Reports Released |
Some of our best
Graduation Ball
On Wednesday 18 November our year 12 students celebrated the completion of their schooling at their Graduation Ball at Movie World. They all looked like superstars as they walked the red carpet and posed for photos. Those who were game took on the DC Rivals Hypercoaster and Batwing Spaceshot. After a group photo under the giant Christmas tree, Wonder Women escorted everyone to the Stars Pavilion for dinner. During dinner, the Joker kidnapped Ms Jamieson but thankfully Batman saved the day and even stayed for a photo opportunity with the Batmobile. Thankfully, COVID restrictions were lifted just in time for our students (and teachers) to burn up the dancefloor! Overall it was a fantastic evening for the graduating class of 2020, especially considering it was not looking possible earlier in the year! We look forward to reminiscing when we see the professional photos, which will be available soon.
Graduation Ceremony
A day that many of our Year 12s have looked forward to since first stepping through the school gates finally arrived last Friday 20 November. In a year where “everything was cancelled” the Graduation Ceremony went ahead and was certainly one to remember.
Our theme this year, “The Superhero in You” has been very relevant to the challenges our Senior cohort faced this year. This group of year 12s really have been the cohort of ‘firsts’ in Queensland education. They were the first full Prep year, the first Year 7s to be enrolled in high school, the first of the new ATAR external exam system, and the first year 12 cohort to adapt to online learning and complete school during the ongoing challenges of a global pandemic. What a resilient bunch!
We were fortunate enough to host our Graduation Ceremony at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson, which allowed us to accommodate thousands of guests to give our graduating class a tremendous send off. Our Year 12s all have their unique stories and achievements, and they will be a year group that the Corinda community will never forget. We wish them well for their bright futures!
School News
Calling all year 12 school leavers!
Do you have old school uniforms or a YONDR pouch that you will not need anymore? Please consider donating them to our school’s student services. Simply drop your items off to our school administration or student services.
Thank you for supporting your school.
Fun Sock Wednesday
Corinda State High School is excited to be making a change in the world!
Our school is taking part in our global community by raising money for solar panels for a school in Fiji without electricity. This school, in return, commits to collecting sea rubbish that washes up on their beaches each day.
On Wednesday, students impressed each other with their conversation starter selections of socks – so many bright colours, soccer team representation and interesting choices, all making a difference. This is the beginning of a whole school commitment and focus to making the world a better place. By working together, the student council is excited to host more fundraising opportunities in the coming year.
Uniform Shop Hours
The Uniform Shop will be extending their trading hours in preparation for the return to school in January. The extended trading hours are below:
Monday 30 November - Wednesday 9 December
7:30 am - 3:00 pm (Term 4, Week 9 & 10)
P&C’s Queensland
P&Cs QLD is the peak body supporting and representing more than 576,000 state school parents and wider school communities throughout Queensland. They support the achievement of quality educational outcomes for students through fostering parental and community engagement in a thriving and successful education system. Through their state-wide network of over 1200 P&C Associations and School Councils, they have the localised presence and voice to lead and enact change.
Their Parent Talk magazine is a parent focused publication, published on a quarterly basis. It is circulated throughout Queensland state schools and P&Cs as a resource to provide parents and school communities with regular news and information on a wide range of topics relevant to parenting and education. Research confirms that where parents and community are engaged in their children’s education the outcomes vastly increase.
https://pandcsqld.com.au/members/publications/parent-talk/
Community News
STEM Punks – Online School Holiday Classes
STEM Punks is offering online school holiday classes. Design an Airport, be a Crime Scene Investigator, Learn about Drones and much more. They are offering classes designed and delivered by Professional Teachers with live learning support. Join the fun and learn amazing new skills. Students have access to all classes until the 31st January.
https://mailchi.mp/stempunks/free-stem-classes-streamed-live-5300638?e=7ce68f7f53
University Of Queensland – Research Project
Researchers at the Child Health Research Centre are doing a study to assess health outcomes of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. As a comparison, we are looking to gather information from Australian caregivers and their typically developing children who were not exposed to alcohol in pregnancy. If you are interested, please contact sophia.young@uqconnect.edu.au.
Western Districts Netball Association
Western Districts Netball Association Night Season competition starts again on the 1st February 2021. They have recently included a combined ladies/mixed Intermediate division for 14-20 year olds, on top of Open Ladies and Mixed competitions. Their new fee structure provides some of the cheapest netball matches going around. Fees are $500 per team for an 11 week competition, inclusive of player insurance and umpires. This works out to be about $6.50 per player per game, with 7 in the team.
To nominate a team please email, Night Season Coordinator – nightseason@westsnetball.org
SkyZone
SkyZone is launching a Friday night deal! See Below for more details.