13 May 2022

Newsletter Articles

Executive Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Friends,

It was great to finally be able to conduct our Year 12 Formal Breakfast last week. The Year 12’s got a pleasant surprise to see the Assembly Hall formally decorated to set the scene for our students. This was a special event for our 2022 Seniors and they were treated to a fully-cooked breakfast – created and served by our Year 11 Hospitality students. Our two presenters from yLead provided some inspirational stories and words of encouragement for our students, along with a little bit of challenge and fun. It was great to see them engaging with this.

Congratulations to our Year 11 Hospitality students and staff who presented a high quality and healthy breakfast for our students.

Open Day

Our students made us very proud at our annual Open Day. It was wonderful to have so many students come along and take a leadership role sharing the stories of our school, hosting tours and sharing their learning in the diverse programs we have on offer. Always a great day and we had some very positive feedback from people who interacted with our staff and students. Congratulations Corinda!

NAPLAN Week

This week, our Years 7 and 9 students are undertaking NAPLAN testing. A little more complex this year, with testing conducted online. Hopefully, this will not impact student performance or be a distraction. Overall our students were more than prepared and we approached the testing in a very calm and considered way. Our emphasis with students is that it is one measure to tell us how much they have grown with their literacy and numeracy, and how we as a school can help them to improve in preparation for their Senior studies.

Year 10 Career Education

Our Year 10 students are engaged in their Career Education program in preparation for their pathway planning this year. An exciting time for our Year 10’s as they start exploring the many and varied options available to them.

Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal

Coming Events

Some of our best

Met West success!

Last week, six of our Football Excellence students flew to Cairns to compete in the Queensland School Sport Football Championships and returned home State Champions!

Rani (Year 8), Ruby (9), Tyra (10), Jorja (11), Sarah (11) and Anna (12) represented the Met West region for school girls’ football. After succeeding in both round robin games on Thursday and Friday, then winning the early knock out games on Saturday, both teams qualified for the Grand Final on Sunday. Congratulations to both teams who won their Grand Finals in tough fought matches and earned the title of State Champions for 2022!

Pennants galore at Summer Gala Day

Corinda State High School demonstrated sporting prowess across all competitions at the recent Summer Gala Days; winning 15 West Brisbane District Pennants across all sports and age categories!

Held in early Term 2, students participated in Junior and Senior Summer Gala Days in various sports including Badminton, Touch Football and Volleyball for Seniors. While the Juniors could choose from Tennis, Touch Football, Basketball or Volleyball for Girls.

Well done to all students who participated and did Corinda proud! Thanks also to the coaches who dedicated their own time to facilitate this opportunity for students. A big effort that goes a long way!

We are looking forward to Winter Gala Days, which will be in Week 10 of Term 2 for Juniors and Week 1 of Term 3 for Seniors. Students are encouraged to keep a look out on Student Notices for sports on offer and sign up information.

Mixed Girls Tennis, Year 7 Boys Touch Football and

Year 9 Girls Volleyball

Harcourts Marketplace joins the Corinda family

We are thrilled to welcome aboard our new Real Estate Principal Sponsor Harcourts Marketplace.

Many of our Corinda families are already familiar with the selling, buying and renting experience of the team at Harcourts Marketplace. Owned by Sarah Bailey and Chris Mihalopoulos, a proud Corinda State High School Alumni and former Dibbil House Captain, the agency’s sponsorship will support the future leaders of tomorrow.

Harcourts Marketplace brings a fresh approach to Real Estate. Sarah and Chris established Harcourts Marketplace in 2017 after over 10 years in the industry. They understand that choosing an agency to sell your family home or manage your investment property is not a decision most people make lightly. Finding the correct agency to entrust with this responsibility should be based on their results, recommendations from others, and your opinion of their professional capabilities. Sarah's sales results speak loud and clear being constantly ranked amongst the top agents in the industry. Harcourt’s property management team have a wealth of knowledge and experience ensuring a smooth experience for their clients. For more information about Harcourts Marketplace, visit the link below. [Copy supplied by Harcourts Marketplace]

Interested in sponsoring our school? Please email sponsorship@corindashs.eq.edu.au to request a copy of our Sponsorship Invitation.

Sarah Bailey from Harcourts Marketplace and Corinda State High School Executive Principal Helen Jamieson

Chris Mihalopoulos and Sarah Bailey from Harcourts Marketplace

Harcourts Marketplace leads the way to Open Day 2022

Harcourts Marketplace at Open Day 2022

Open Day ‘a remarkable success’

Corinda State High School’s recent Open Day was a remarkable success with over 800 people visiting our beautiful campus. Prospective students and their families were treated to a rain-free day to explore numerous departmental displays and programs on offer at Corinda.

Corinda’s friendly and welcoming nature was on full display with many enthusiastic student volunteers sharing their experiences with prospective students. Our exceptional staff also gave generously of their time and insights.

Roving musical performances, a mobile petting zoo, Culinary Excellence tastings, sweet sushi making, automative cars and student stallholders were just some of the highlights. A special shout out to all past students who attended our Alumni event. One foundation student travelled all the way from Melbourne to join in the celebrations! Thanks also to our Real Estate Principal Sponsor, Harcourts Marketplace for the Mother’s Day raffle and also local business, Studio Pilates Oxley for kindly donating a $250 voucher to one lucky member in the community.

If you did not get a chance to join us at Open Day please get in touch with our Enrolments team to discuss future enrolment opportunities – enrolments@corindashs.eq.edu.au. Programs of Excellence queries can be sent to excellence@corindashs.eq.edu.au.

School News

Kabul House hosts Just Dance competition

Kabul House is getting the school moving and grooving on Wednesday 18 May (Week 5) when they host Just Dance. Celebrating Six Houses – One Family and designed to make students happier and healthier, the competition will see teams of four perform for House points during break times. For more information including timings and song selections, see the flyer below.

Junior students learn anti-bullying messages through acrobatics

Years 7, 8 and 9 have been entertained and educated by ‘Backflips Against Bullying’ - a program that features high-energy performances by incredible acrobats. The performance aims to build resilience and provide practical tools to help bullying victims and empower students to hold each other accountable.

The program featured three entertainers who performed and spoke about varying aspects of bullying including exit strategies for the victim, deliberate social exclusion, the consequences of retaliation, resilience, cyber-bullying, physical, verbal and social harassment, the consequences of our actions, acknowledging our mistakes and making a change, consent, inclusion and team building.

International students get up close to native animals

Last week, our new International students were introduced to Australia’s unique native wildlife when they visited Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. This time-honoured Corinda tradition, enables new students to experience Australian culture upon commencement of their secondary schooling journey.

We have welcomed 12 students from Narau, Vietnam and Japan this year. It was an absolute pleasure to watch all of the students enjoy new experiences at Lone Pine. The students watched a “Birds of Prey” show and “Sheep Show”. The kangaroos and lorikeets were a huge hit on the day, and they loved the koalas but everyone noticed that they were quite smelly! We want our students to continue experiencing Australian culture. We are off to a great start!

Ag Tech students gain real world insight from guest agronomist

Bayer Crop Agronomist, Richard Jackman, dropped in to discuss crop protection with the Year 10 Agricultural Technology class. Richard inspired students about his personal story, sharing how he raised a prize-winning bull as a member of his high school’s Show Team.

The students then worked closely with Richard to identify the key details of a chemical product label. Finally, there was a practical activity looking at spray nozzles and their effect on droplet sizes. Richard capped off the discussion by sharing the great number of career opportunities available in agriculture.

Riding to State Titles on horseback

Year 8 student Layla represented the interschool equestrian team at the SEQ Regional Championships over the May Day long weekend. Over the course of the 3-day event at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Layla and her horse Blonde Rose performed exceptionally well, notching up third overall in Show Horse Hunter and qualifying for States. She also added two qualifiers for States in the Dressage. An outstanding effort overall Layla. Well done!

Think Pink on Friday 27 May!

It’s Pink Day on Friday 27 May! Students and staff are encouraged to wear any pink accessories during school for a gold coin donation. Think pink tutus, hats, sunnies, wigs, socks, ties, and bows!

There will be a sausage sizzle with drinks and cupcakes for students and staff during all break times too. All funds raised will support breast cancer research by the PA Research Foundation.

A message from the Corinda State High School P&C Association

The Corinda State High School P&C Association has launched an e-petition for a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) building at Corinda. If you share the P&C’s belief that current and future STEM students deserve a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility that will support learning and wellbeing at school, then please take a minute to sign and share the petition with your friends and family. Your support can make a real and lasting difference to our school community!

Connecting the school community with Daymap

In our last newsletter (29 April), we shared news about Daymap, a new one-stop learning and student management system that aims to connect the school community by allowing parents access to real-time attendance and class learning data.

Parents and Carers will receive a ‘password reset’ email from Daymap today. Please click the link in the email or copy it into your browser to create a new password. Once your password is set up, you will have access to the attendance and school calendar features. We will provide updates when new features become available.

If you encounter any issues updating your password, please contact byodsupport@corindashs.eq.edu.au or refer to the How to Connect Daymap on a Mobile and/or Desktop reference guides linked below.

Deputy Principal Mr Tom Bates will host a Daymap information session on Wednesday 18 May 2022. Please see event details below:

Daymap Information Session

Wednesday 18 May 2022
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Room RI41, Research & Innovation Centre (RIC)
RSVP: marketing@corindashs.eq.edu.au

Accessing Daymap Connect

Daymap Mobile App for Parents and Carers

A Year 9 student reviews the 7 Stages of Grieving by Grin and Tonic

“The Year 8 cohort, together with the Year 9 Excellence students and Year 11 Literature, had the pleasure of viewing the 7 Stages of Grieving by Grin and Tonic Theatre Troupe at the end of Term 1. This play highlighted numerous significant challenges that Aboriginal and Torres Straight people experience on a daily basis, focussing on the calamitous effects of colonisation and the devastating aspect of systemic racism that continues to plague Australia today.

The play consisted of many different experiences of First Australians, and the portrayal of each event was extremely eye-opening for me personally. It helped me acknowledge that, while this country may have grown from its past problematic ways, there is still a deep-rooted issue that needs to be tackled, and I found it encouraging to see that there are people who are passionate enough to share these sensitive experiences in order to make a difference.” – Fiona (Year 9)

Job Opportunities

We are currently seeking teachers to join our amazing school community in the following areas:

• Mathematics/Science
• English/Humanities

For more information, please email aprie2@eq.edu.au.

Community News

Basketball after dark

PCYC Inala is calling out to 12-18 year old students to join their Wednesday afternoon basketball program.

Free karate life skills lesson

AGKK martial arts lessons are a great way for kids, adults and families to advance life skills in an inclusive, fun, safe, experienced and structured environment. Call Bernie Haughey Sensai on 0409 474 494 to register for a free lesson or visit the link below for more information.

Research to support babies and families living with an autism spectrum disorder

Are you expecting a new baby? Does your baby have a family history of autism? ENACT is an online intervention that harnesses the power of parents’ everyday interactions with their babies to support infant development – and parents’ own wellbeing – from the earliest months.

If you are currently pregnant, and your baby has a first degree relative (mother, father, sister or brother) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may be eligible to take part in a trial of the ENACT program as part of a University of Queensland research study.

If you are interested in taking part, or to find out more, click on the QR code below or contact the ENACT team - Miss Kavindri Kulasinghe or Dr Andrea McGlade (Chief Investigators) on 3069 7547, email uqenact@uq.edu.au, or visit

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