5 September 2022

Newsletter Articles

Executive Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Friends,

Another busy week for Corinda students. This week, a group of students participated in a junior leadership program with Character Builders. The purpose of this was to build the capacity of our students to enact change, and build positive school culture. I was most impressed by the engagement of our students and the way in which they interacted with each other. There were approximately 40 students from Years 7 – 9 who formed a strong bond, explored leadership qualities and worked together as a team, to further develop their understanding of what it means to be a leader. Character Builders commented to me, that this was the most impressive group they had worked with all year, and they thoroughly enjoyed the interactions with our students.

Character Builders works with a wide range of schools, so it really meant a lot to me to hear their feedback – not that I was surprised as I genuinely do believe Corinda students have enormous potential, and are incredibly genuine human beings. The work does not stop with the two-day workshop, and the students will now have the opportunity to work with our feeder primary schools as they undertake their leadership programs, and continue to work on projects within the school. It was such a pleasure to observe these amazing young people this week.

Our Year 11 leadership aspirants also took part in a leadership workshop as part of their selection process for Senior leadership positions next year. We also opened this workshop to aspirational Junior students considering leadership positions in Junior Secondary. Peer Power delivered ‘Leading a Legacy’. Students attended in their own time during last week’s Student Free Day and once again, they were fully engaged and very impressive. The quality of leadership was noted and I know it is going to be very difficult selecting leaders from this group of very talented, enthusiastic and capable young adults. Peer Power commented on how much they enjoyed working with our students. The feedback from the students was very positive and they left at the end of the day with a real spring in their step; energetic and enthusiastic about the opportunities 2023 presents.

I felt so proud of all these students and it was very inspiring for me to see such positivity amongst our future leaders. Congratulations to all students who took up this opportunity. Without a doubt, this has been one of the best parts of my job this term.

Helen Jamieson
Executive Principal

Coming Events

Some of our best

Future leader to hone leadership skills in South Pacific

Year 11 student Sinead Van der Sluys has been selected to attend the 2022 Future Leaders Academy, Future Leaders Program in the Cook Islands in October. Sinead will be one of five Australian student participants who will join other aspiring young leaders on a week-long, advanced leadership course embracing Pasifika Culture. The program aims to develop leadership skills through practical scenarios, covering environmental and humanitarian issues. Congratulations Sinead!

AFL premiership glory for Year 7 student

Congratulations to Year 7 student and U13 Girls AFL player Ava Toohey who helped secure the first Premiership Cup for local club Sherwood AFC for 2022. Ava and her U13 team defeated Victoria Point last weekend in a thumping 39-4 victory. Along with Ava, a number of Year 7 Corinda State High School students including Jack, Cooper, Octavian, Dan and Travis represented the mighty Magpies in their own Premiership stoush last weekend but lost to a dominant U12’s Morningside. The future looks bright for these young guns – well done!

Premiership glory for Year 7 student Ava Toohey

Royal Navy recruits Alumni

Congratulations to 2021 graduate Kim Nguyen who recently completed recruit training in the HMAS Cerberus in Victoria. Kim (pictured holding the life ring of her Division below) has now transitioned to the Hospitality and Logistic course to serve in the Royal Australian Navy.

Kim was an outstanding student at Corinda. A former Year 12 Art Captain, her selfless contribution to the school was acknowledged when she won the 2021 AMPOL All Rounder Award.

Alumni Kim Nguyen holding the life ring of her Division

School News

Corinda celebrates its cultural diversity

Students and staff took a trip around the world, celebrating our school’s amazing cultural diversity at the recent Multicultural Afternoon. It was a memorable event full of fun, food and cultural dance performances. Following the event, the cultural flavours continued to flow with a thank you sausage sizzle for performers, who were treated to okonomiyaki, care of Ms Thederan.

Smart Farm stars on EdTV

EdTV recently visited Corinda to capture how research, inquiry and problem-solving are key features of our suburban Smart Farm. In the video, staff across STEM, discuss how the Farm’s innovative programs and facilities allow students to critically engage with data across learning areas.

Come along and see the farm for yourself at the upcoming Sustainable Futures Farm Day on Saturday 10 September. Along with plenty of plants and produce for sale, visitors will be able to say hello to our farm animals, learn about our STEM partnerships with universities, and grab a bite to eat.

We will also be hosting a Spring Clean Garage Sale on Farm Day. Our storage rooms are full of pre-loved school furniture (chairs, tables, and bookshelves) that still have plenty of life left in them. Items/goods will be displayed on the basketball courts before entrance to the Farm. Cash and eftpos will be available so grab a bargain on Farm Day! See conditions below:

Guests can make an offer on any goods they wish to purchase, complete the tender form and then pay and collect. Please be aware that after the sale there will be no warranty, registration, insurance or back up service available. Corinda State High School cannot provide any support either by way of parts, freight or expertise after the item has been removed by the purchaser from school site. Staff will not assist in the disassemble, removal or relocation of the item and the item is to be removed from site same day Saturday 10 September between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm or alternatively on Monday 12 September between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. The Department of Education and Training reserves the right not to accept tender, and may set a reserve price on an item.

Sustainable Futures Farm Day
Saturday 10 September 2022
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
46 Pratten Street, Corinda QLD 4075 (Entry via Gate 3)

Amateur photographers shine bright

Our Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) was transformed into a specialised photography studio for a recent Year 12 Media workshop. Utilising the state-of-art facilities including the green screen room, Jason from Buckshot Photography set up multiple studios in the RIC for students to hone their skills in different lighting settings for portraits and still life.

The students had a fabulous day experimenting in costume with different effects and learning new techniques while the RIC created the perfect foundation for their images to shine.

Praise for HPV team after strong showing in Toowoomba

The Corinda Racing Team are back from Toowoomba… a little tired but all in one piece. Our bikes and riders did extremely well over the 16 hour event last weekend which started at 4:00 pm on Saturday afternoon and finished at 8:00 am Sunday. Our Senior Boys placed 7th in their category (17th overall), Senior Mixed placed 8th in category while our Junior Mixed 5/8 riders came 5th in category. The team’s combined totals saw the students ride the equivalent distance from Brisbane to Newcastle in 16 hours.

Prior to the race, Paul van Druten from HPV apparel sponsor Bailey Print Group visited students to hand out new team shirts. While handing out the prized shirts, Paul explained his team’s process behind the expert wrap of the new Motorama Mitsubishi Moorooka-sponsored Peregrine Falcon bike. In return, students treated Paul to an impromptu demo; setting a lightning pace around the Quadrangle.

Rise and shine Corinda!

Year 9 Culinary Excellence treated staff to a delicious Paddock to Plate breakfast buffet. With an indigenous ingredient focus, students fused native edible plants with traditional breakfast items; serving flavourful items including bacon and egg wraps topped with wild thyme tomato relish, scones with mulberry and desert lime jam, and wattle-seed chia puddings. All funds raised will be invested into Corinda’s beautiful kitchen garden. A big thanks to our SIFT faculty especially Miss Rowe for helping students deliver a memorable event.

Keeping your children safe when dropping off and picking up at school

The beginning and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and vehicles outside the school. Parent and carers, please be reminded that driving onto school grounds (through any gate) to drop off or pick up is prohibited. Students should walk through the gates. If they have an injury or reason they must be dropped on-site, this must be approved through Administration.

Local primary school dancers to star at Dance Night

We are so excited to welcome young dancers from Corinda State School and Sherwood State School to Dance Night, our annual celebration of dance! Year 5 and 6 Dance Troupes from both schools will share the stage with our incredible Dance Excellence and Extracurricular teams who have had an incredible year with award-winning performances at BPAC and Dance Life Unite.

We wish our dancers the best of luck as they head to Sydney to perform at Nationals over the September school holidays. Upon their return, they will perform at Dance Night. Come along and cheer them on at Riverlife on Friday 14 October. Tickets available via the link below.

The golden wattle, a symbol of Corinda spirit

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited Corinda last week for a special tree planting ahead of National Wattle Day on 1 September. The golden wattle is a symbol of Corinda as it features prominently in the school crest; representing pride in our country and wealth of knowledge.

The Lord Mayor planted the wattle tree with School Captains Micaela Anstey and Jayden Lavatai while watched on by Executive Principal Helen Jamieson, Graham Perrett MP, Mike Gilmour from the Wattle Day Association Inc. and school sponsors Harcourts Marketplace Oxley, Motorama Mitsubishi Moorooka and Bailey Print Group. Thank you to all staff and members of the Student Council who exceeded all expectations at the event.

L-R: Corinda Alumni Chris Mihalopoulos from Harcourts Marketplace, Corinda Alumni Simon Clarke from Motorama, Corinda Alumni Sam Bailey-Jensen from Bailey Print Group, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Indigenous Captain Trinity Doolan, Mike Gilmour from Wattle Day Association, Indigenous Captain Emelia Stacy, School Captain Jayden Lavatai, Executive Principal Helen Jamieson, School Captain Micaela Anstey, Federal Member for Moreton Graham Perrett MP, Sarah Bailey from Harcourts Marketplace

Sun safe policy

As the weather warms, it’s a timely reminder that Corinda State High School is a sun safe school. Parents and carers, please ensure students wear appropriate hats when outdoors. The School Locker has plenty of Corinda formal hats, bucket hats and caps in stock. Hats can be purchased online, instore at The School Locker Oxley Superstore or on campus on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 7:30 am - 10:30 am. The campus shop is located next to the Tuckshop.

Through the looking glass at Science Week

For National Science Week this year, the theme was GLASS! Our UQ Science Ambassadors and Lab hard to run activities including building mini kaleidoscopes, running an open lab and making edible sugar glass. There was also plenty of interactive activities including setting Science teacher, Mr Pilkington on fire and running a Kahoot at break time to quiz students on their science knowledge. Congrats to Kabul’s Thomas Ngo (pictured) who won the Biology Kahoot.

The week was a huge success, and it was fantastic to see so many students engaging in these student-run, STEM-based activities!

Does this belong to your student?

Lost Property at the Student Payments office is overflowing with apparel and equipment. If you recognise any of the items pictured, please email lostproperty@corindashs.eq.edu.au.

Please make sure all clothing worn at school or on school excursions as well as personal supplies are named so that misplaced items be easily reclaimed. If items are labelled, staff will email students and parents to arrange a time to collect items. As per our Lost Property Policy, all lost property uniforms will be absorbed into loan items at the end of each term.

Community News

Brisbane Children’s Writers Festival

Brisbane Children’s Writers Festival celebrates and supports young creative writers and readers. Led by an engaging line-up of professional children’s writers from various backgrounds, including multi-award winners Lian Tanner and Yvette Henry Holt, the festival exposes young writers aged 12 to 18 years old to the possibility of finding their voice and developing a long-term writing practice. The main event is Saturday 8th October 2022: a full day jam-packed with creative workshops, author appearances and opportunities for connection with other young writers.

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