25 November 2021

Newsletter Articles

Executive Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Friends

What a wonderful week of celebration we had last week. Our Year 12 students have graduated and made us all very proud. They are to be congratulated for the way in which they conducted themselves at their Graduation Ball and at the ceremony last Friday. Both events were very special and it was great to see our students coming together and enjoying their final school events.

We will be eagerly awaiting their ATAR results and have every confidence that these will also make us very proud. Over the weekend we were informed that twelve students have already received early offers to Universities.

I would like to congratulate those Year 12 students who received special awards at the Graduation Ceremony last Friday. Some amazing achievements and no doubt some very bright futures ahead for our students.

Music in the Night & Instrumental News

It was wonderful to be able to once again host Music in the Night. It seems so long since we have been able to conduct events like this. Great to see so many parents supporting the event and enjoying the amazing talents of our young musicians. What a great night of celebration. Our Instrumental Music staff are to be congratulated for their efforts.

After a team effort to arrange, film, and edit an audition for Year 10 student Tahlia Nelson-Musgrave entering the Young Conservatorium Program for 2022, she has been accepted for not just one, but three ensembles for next year’s prestigious course. Due to the audition board being highly impressed with her advanced level of talent, she has been awarded a scholarship to perform as a percussionist in the Young Conservatorium Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble; this is a great achievement, especially due to the highly competitive push of places between students from all Queensland (state and private) schools just to get into this program.

Nine of our drumline students were also on national television this weekend in the Creative Generation 2021: The Entertainer telecast on Channel 10. These students were Sinead, Tahu, Jaqueline, Tasman, Jas, Amy, Vini, Tahlia and Alex. Big Shout out to Jacob Hicks!

Our Instrumental Music program goes from strength to strength and the number of students participating in this program continues to grow. It is great to see so many students take up this wonderful opportunity to participate in an ensemble and develop their musical skills.

Traffic Issues

Last week the Brisbane City Council joined our Adopt a Cop – Senior Constable Lisa Easton to observe the traffic issues around our school. We continue to advocate for designated drop off zones and traffic control around the school.

This Friday we farewell our Year 10 and 11 students. I am sure they are looking forward to a well-earned break. Our Year 11 students will be completing block exams at the end of this week and our Year 10 students are out on Active Volunteering or completing their theory modules. They will finish their week with a trip to Dreamworld.

Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal

Coming Events

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Last train from Corinda for Class of 2021

Last Friday we tipped our cowboy hats and saluted the Class of 2021. In a spectacular whip-cracking send off, the graduation ceremony at Nissan Arena had it all with plenty of boot scooting entertainment, awards and even a cookie rustler on the loose - Yeehaw!

A highlight of the ceremony were the special awards that were handed out to some very unique cowgirls and cowboys who exemplified True Grit, and exhibited great courage and persistence throughout their senior year. Award recipients included:

Principal’s Award for School Service

Chloe Arnold

Ampol Best All Rounder Award

Kim Nguyen

RSL Senior School Citizenship Award

Nandini Dasi

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award

Amelia Greenaway

Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award

Paul Chemonges-Nielson

University of Southern Queensland Excellence Award

Jeremy Dow

University of Queensland Outreach Student Achiever Award

Miranda Byrnes

Central Queensland University Academic Excellence Award

Amy Nguyen

University of Queensland Achievement Award

Julie Luu

QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader Award

Josiah Corowa

Rotary Vocational Education and Training Award

Aiden Suitor

Gold Attendance Award

Chloe Arnold
Chau Nguyen
Chi Nguyen

Thank you to all students, families, staff and special guests including Graham Perrett MP, Jess Pugh MP and Councillor Nicole Johnston who attended our Graduation Hoedown and happy trails to our Class of 2021...until we meet again.

Corinda Senior named amongst SEQ’s highest achieving Year 12 students

On the eve of last week’s Graduation ceremony, Corinda student and future innovator Paul Chemonges-Nielsen was named one of Southeast Queensland’s highest achieving Year 12 students in Quest News.

Paul demonstrated a range of leadership attributes in both Academics and overall wellbeing. Paul was an active member of the before school exercise group supporting new students when they joined. Through his own self-reflection he has seen the importance of a healthy body and healthy mind, which led Paul to participate in many Gala days and represent the school at district level with some great results.

Academically Paul managed to balance his active life with a strong focus on his future STEM based goals. Paul is likely to have one of the top academic results this year. Paul went into his external exams with results above 90% in Chemistry, Specialist Maths, Maths Methods, Physics as well as continuing his balanced education with over 90% in Japanese as well.

Paul’s future will see him working in the STEM field researching and innovating in discoveries yet to be found.

Viva la Corinda!

The Languages Department is pleased to announce that our Junior French students have performed exceptionally well in the recent MLTAQ Speech Contest. Held at Griffith University, the competition brings together schools from across the Brisbane region and provides an opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities in front of their peers and families.

We wish to congratulate the following students on their superb efforts, preparation, and performance.

Year 7:

Lara Jessen (Elite Award)
Parishi Malhotra (Gold Award)
Neha Krishnakumar Rohitha (Silver Award)

Year 8:

Shriya Parikh (Elite Award)
Ava Marie Grundon (Gold Award)

Well done to all who participated!

**FUN FACT**

Did you know that Corinda is one of the few schools in Queensland that boasts an offering of five languages including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin and Japanese? 

School News

Students design the bee’s knees in beehives

The Year 9 Agricultural Technology class have been helping our bees on the Farm cope with the hot weather. The students have been researching and building insulated hive lids that have been put onto working hives. They are excited to see how the bees interact with their design. Other students have constructed solar wax melters.

QPAC concert showcases breadth and depth of Corinda’s musical talent

A talented trio of Queensland Youth Orchestra (QYO) members and Corinda Instrumental Music students performed in the QYO end of year concert at QPAC last month. The Finale concert showcases all seven QYO orchestras which totals 470 young musicians performing highlights from the 2019 concert season, including works for symphony orchestra, string orchestra, wind orchestra and big band.

Students Tylan (Clarinet in QYO Wind Symphony), Susannah (Tuba in QYO Third Orchestra) and Cellist Eloise demonstrated their incredible talent, passion and performance skills at the concert with each playing at a high AMEB level. Membership of these exclusive orchestras is by audition only and some of the auditioning panel includes members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Young actor treads the boards in Disney classic

Corinda’s Maisy Clarke will be performing in the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast at Ipswich Civic Centre this December. Playing the role of Madame De La Grande Bouche and Villager, Maisy will be performing in one of only two junior shows so don’t miss out!

Beauty and the Beast

Ipswich Civic Centre
Friday 17 December 2021
11.00 am and 6.00 pm

Early release of Year 12 results

For the first time, the QCAA will release final subject results in student learning accounts a day early this year on Friday 17 December from 9.00 am.

As well as checking their final subject results, students can get fast access to their Senior Statement, Queensland Certificate of Education or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement. Like last year, the QCAA won’t be sending hard copies to students because the electronic copies are official. Students can download and print them at home or give electronic (PDF) copies to potential employers or further studies providers.

Students can access their learning account via the Student Portal on the myQCE website. They’ll need their 10-digit LUI the first time they register. For more information visit the MyQCE website.

Corinda community brings Christmas joy by the bagful

A big thank you to all who donated to Wesley Mission Queensland’s annual fundraising event, the Red Bag Appeal. With 109 Red Bags filled, Corinda’s six Houses- Kabul, Bunar, Dibbil, Moori, Pirri and Yarraman, all strongly supported this wonderful cause which aims to bring joy and hope to those doing it tough at Christmas time by encouraging the community to give the gift of a Red Bag full of groceries, decorations and toys. We hope our local families have a Merry Christmas.

Your School Council needs you!

Our highly valued School Council currently has a vacancy for a Community Representative. Comprising 12 members including staff, students, parents, P & C President, Community Representatives and the Executive Principal, the Council oversees the strategic direction of the school. The Council meets approximately twice per term.

For further information please contact the school on 3379 0222 or email your Expression of Interest to Principal@corindashs.eq.edu.au. Please include an introductory letter and an outline of your interest in contributing to the direction of the school.

School sponsorship opportunities

In 2022, Corinda State High will officially launch a Sponsorship Program, offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor a range of school initiatives that will leverage their association with the school and ultimately improve outcomes for students at Corinda.

Opportunities exist across the entire school calendar and all faculties. From milestone events such as Academic Awards of Excellence and Corinda Carnivale to Music and Arts Showcases and Excellence programs, there is something from everyone. With each opportunity, we are committed to tailoring a suite of benefits that can deliver on our sponsors’ commercial, brand or community engagement objectives.

If you would like to know more about this exciting new strategy or to simply request our Sponsorship brochure, please contact sponsorship@corindashs.eq.edu.au.

Community News

Holiday outdoor experience with Scouts Queensland

The Scouts Queensland Holiday Outdoor Experience offers a wide variety of themed activities as well as camp craft opportunities to get young people outside these holidays! The following program depicts what themes are available each day so you can select the days that sound most exciting, or get excited to try them all! For booking and more information, check out the Scouts Queensland website.

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