18 September 2019
Newsletter Articles
- Principal’s Report
- Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary Year 7
- Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary Year 8 & 9
- Deputy Principal –Senior Secondary Year 10
- Deputy Principal - Senior Secondary Year 11 & 12
- Business Services News
- Dr Mike Nagel
- P&C News
- Guidance News
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Can’t find the opportunity you’re looking for?
- Sports News
- Bus Pass Information 2019
- Sunshine Coast University News
- Dates for your Diary
Principal’s Report
Dear Parents,
Unfortunately, it has been a very difficult time for our entire community recently with savage fires destroying and damaging homes, and so much of our beautiful bushland and wildlife. We live in an idyllic part of the world with an amazing environment, and it is so very sad to see the blackened landscape.
Many of those affected by this catastrophic event will take a long time to recover from the trauma of what they experienced. But I know that the incredible Coolum Peregian community spirit will shine through in many ways to each and every resident who needs a hand up.
We must truly be grateful for the heroic efforts of the emergency services men and women. Without them, the damage would absolutely have been far worse. It is difficult to imagine being in the midst of the hail of embers, to watching a 70 metre wall of flames roaring towards you. We cannot thank these amazing men and women enough for their bravery and tenacity in the midst of a firestorm.
If any of our students need to speak about their experiences, the school has a support system in place and we encourage them to approach any of our amazing teachers and Guidance Officers who are ready to help anyone struggling with this event.
The closure of the school last week was not taken lightly, however, nothing is more important than the safety of our students and staff and we take our advice from the Department of Education and emergency services.
Our fabulous Year 12 students have sat Queensland’s last QCS test. After an outstanding preparation and test process led by Mr Sweeney and Ms Vellar, the students reported being very comfortable with the test. I also thank every staff member who has guided these students through the past 5 years of the schooling.
A cake, with an image of their mentor, Mr Sweeney, was presented to the students to celebrate the milestone.
We cannot wait to see their results!
And the amazing Isabella Nichols has qualified for the World Surf League Championship. Isabella was also a high OP student during her time at Coolum High and is an amazing role model for all students. What a champion!
I wish all our students and staff a relaxing break and look forward to the beginning of Term 4 which will be filled with many events including our Celebration of Excellence. It will be a very busy term, particularly for the Year 12’s in the lead up to their final exams, Year 12 Graduation and Clapout. We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible at these events to support our wonderful students on life’s journey.
Troy Ascott
Principal
Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary Year 7
Coolum State High Academies 2020
Coolum SHS Academies have achieved excellence throughout the year in all of our academies. At Coolum SHS the school day can start as early as 6.15am and students can be involved in programs up until 5.00pm.
Applications for all our academy programs are available on the following link or by collecting a printed copy form our school office.
https://coolumshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/2020/2020%20Academy%20Programs%20Application.pdf
Instrumental Music
Since our Instrumental Music Academy was formed in 2018 our school Wind Symphony has grown from strength to strength. This has included collaborative work with the Wind Symphony from Beerwah State High School to achieve second place in the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod Concert Band B Grade section in 2018 and first place in 2019 and achieving Gold Awards at the Victorian School Music Festival and the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival in Sydney.
Instrumental music students perform regularly on school parades and in the local community which has included our recent performance at the Coolum Beach Surf Club's centenary celebrations, Coolum Hearts fundraiser activities and each year at the Coolum/Peregian RSL dawn service.
Our students have been given the opportunities to work with eminent conductors and music educators such as Dr Rob McWilliams, John Morrison, Greg Aitken and Alisa Jones. Coolum High School has hosted visiting schools form The Gap and McGregor State Schools in Brisbane and our local primary schools, Coolum and Peregian Springs State School. A highlight for our Wind Symphony this year was being invited to play with the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra at their "Women in Music" celebrating female composers and conductors.
Students from Coolum High School are also encouraged to participate in musical activities outside school with students being selected to participate in the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra, State Honours Ensemble Program at Griffith University Conservatorium and the Instrumental Music Excellence Program at the recent Maryborough Music Teachers Conference.
As we head towards 2020 there will be an increased focus on strings students and we have recently started rehearsals for the first Junior School Symphony Orchestra on the Sunshine Coast. This orchestra will include string, wind and brass students from Coolum State School, Peregian Springs State School and Coolum High School forming the Brahminy Kite Orchestra. We look forward to growing this ensemble in the years to come and encouraging string students to find the same passion for music that our Wind Symphony students have found.
Surfing
It has been a fantastic year for the Coolum SHS Surfing Academy. Many of our students have been successful in local and representative competitions. Aston Pignat has qualified for State titles for school surfing and Australian Titles for the Surfing Australia Club Competitions. Liana and Finn Walsh, as well as Rhiannon Bown competed in the Regional School Surfing Trials in both the individual and the MR team’s events. Most importantly we have been undergoing a significant building phase within the program this year, with extraordinary work ethic being demonstrated during training sessions.
One of our past students has had enormous success in 2019. Currently Isabella Nichols is leading the WSL Qualifying Series, and with only a few significant events between now and the end of the year she is guaranteed a position on next year’s World Championship Tour.
In Term 4 this year we will facilitate a surfing completion involving students from, within the academy, the broader school and some students from Coolum SS, Peregian Springs SS and other Coolum SHS feeder primary schools.
Basketball
The Basketball Academy has had an excellent year with all teams achieving success in the local competitions including the Sunshine Coast all Schools Basketball Competition. Skill development has been tremendous across the board with all students involved showing great progress. This comes down to the dedication that teams have towards training and their passion for Basketball. Big things are on the cards for 2020, it is looking very exciting!
Young Entrepreneurs
This academy has been developing throughout the year working with students who have a passion for business and solving issues. Potentially, some of their ideas may eventuate into a business that creates income for the student. Other students within this academy have taken the opportunity to work with leading mentors on the Sunshine Coast as they develop their business plans with Generation Innovation.
Cheerleading
Cheerleading has had an exciting time throughout 2020. Our students have been working hard and training at Ausfunk. This has reaped the rewards with success at all competitions this year. Many of our students have qualified for the World Titles in 2020 and are currently planning a trip to the Australian Titles.
Touch
In 2019 the Coolum High School Touch Academy has consistently represented the school with a Junior Boys and Junior Girls Team in a number of competitions. It has been an excellent year with both teams achieving success in the local Coolum Junior Touch competition, wrapping up their third season with finals on Tuesday 17 September.
2019 Touch Academy Success:
- BOYS - Coolum Junior Touch Football Association – Season 1: Winners, Season 2: Winners
- GIRLS – Coolum Junior Touch Football Association – Season 1: Third, Season 2: Fourth
- Sunshine Coast All Schools Touch Competition: 13 Boys – Third in their Pool, 13 Girls – Sixth in their Pool
- Year 7 Interschool Sport Touch Football: Both the Boys and Girls teams competing for the grand final in Week 9.
In October the 13 year old boy’s team will compete in the Brisbane All Schools Touch Competition. A Competition of over 400 teams, the biggest junior touch competition in the World. Good luck to these boys as they play six games in two days, against some very tough competition.
The girls will continue to train with Danny Goodwin, former Australian and New South Wales representative coach on Tuesday afternoons as they continue to develop their skills within the sport.
Additionally as members of the Coolum Junior Touch Football Competition, many of the players have represented the club at recent Regional Tournaments and have been selected to compete at Bribie Island during the school holidays. Congratulations to these representatives.
Anthony Swan
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal - Junior Secondary Year 8 & 9
Our Vision: That students have the confidence, desire and belief to succeed through strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.
Outstanding Student Results
This year we have seen some magnificent student results both inside and outside of the classroom. This is testament to how our students and staff have responded to our unrelenting positive focus on improved learning, uniform and behaviour standards.
I am really looking forward to seeing how our junior students have achieved in the upcoming report cards. We have wonderful students at Coolum High and they have shown that they will meet the high expectations set for them in order to build positive and successful futures.
Year 7 Inter-school Sport
Well done to all of our Year 7 inter-school sporting teams this term. It was great to see them competing in touch, basketball, soccer and volleyball with all teams qualifying for the final’s day last week. Thanks to our teachers who managed the teams each week throughout the season and to Mr Smyth, our Sport Coordinator, for his leadership of this area.
School Resumes Tuesday 8 October
I look forward to seeing everyone back and ready for an exciting Term 4 when school resumes after the holidays. The first day of Term 4 is Tuesday 8 October. We will be holding a full school parade in the morning to begin the term.
Terry Proctor
Deputy Principal Junior Secondary
Deputy Principal –Senior Secondary Year 10
Excellence in everything we do
As we near the end of Term 3 and a welcome the Spring holiday break it is important that students finish their term with their best effort. Ensuring students have all of their assessment requirements complete and have sought feedback from teachers will allow students to understand where their areas of strength in learning are and where they need to target energy for improvement throughout the remainder of 2019.
On Wednesday 11 September I had the privilege of accompanying our Indigenous support teacher aide, Brooke Mendes and two of our Indigenous students, Jaidah Jones and Tiajuana Allen, at the 2019 Constitutional Convention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Queensland’s Parliament House.
Coolum State High School was one of 32 schools across South-East Queensland to attend the prestigious day.
Jaidah was one of the delegates to briefly argue why First Nations’ Australians should have constitutionally enshrined representative voice to the Commonwealth Parliament and propose how this body could be elected and what they should be responsible for. Jaidah spoke with passion and conviction to the group, representing her family and the school with pride.
I’d personally like to thank Brooke Mendes for all her hard work and energy working with our Indigenous students since the start of the year. Unfortunately, Brooke is moving on to another really exciting opportunity in the Social Work space and will be leaving us at the end of the term. Brooke has been an absolute delight to work with. I know that she will continue to make significant positive impact in any workplace. Her passion for students and their education is evident in everything she does. We will miss her but wish her all the best for the future.
Emma Clarke
Deputy Principal Senior Secondary Year 10
Deputy Principal - Senior Secondary Year 11 & 12
With the end of term approaching rapidly it is important that students attend school each and every day as there is still significant events for senior students’ right up to and including the last day of term. Our Year 12 students have now completed the QCS test for the last time ever and their Term 3 block exams. Assessment for OP students will be sent away to panel to be verified on the Term 4 student free day.
Last week Coolum SHS received the data from the annual next step survey. The data below indicates what pathway the 2018 cohort have transitioned into. The data shows a massive increase to those students entering a university bachelor degree in 2019. This is transformative in the lives of Coolum SHS students.
Due to the impact on students and staff from the recent bushfire event, report cards will be emailed home on Friday of Week 1 Term 4 (11 October). If you wish to receive a hard copy of the report you can contact the office or for those on Q parents simply print the report card from there.
Finally we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break.
Bring Your Own Laptop program
A reminder that in 2020 all students in Year 7-12 will need to bring their own laptops for use at Coolum State High School.
We have over the last few years been decommissioning and removing computer labs as hardware goes past its life cycle and more students bring their own laptops. Faculties are ensuring that lesson content is delivered using technology where possible and appropriate. This change will better support students to develop higher levels of proficiency in using ICT. As the Australian Curriculum states:
Students develop capability in using ICT for tasks associated with information access and management, information creation and presentation, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, creative expression and empirical reasoning. This includes conducting research, creating multimedia information products, analysing data, designing solutions to problems, controlling processes and devices, and supporting computation while working independently and in collaboration with others.
If you would like to discuss this further please don’t hesitate to contact the school and speak with the appropriate year level Deputy Principal.
Lee Merrett
Deputy Principal Senior Secondary
Business Services News
FINALISE ALL YOUR FEES
We are fast approaching the end of the year and now is the time to have all outstanding fees finalised. Thank you to the families that are up to date with their fees, it means a lot to the students and the school. I also thank the many families that were able to pay a large portion of their child’s subject fees in preparation for next year. It is wonderful to have your support.
Last week we emailed you a Statement of Account with your account details and what is outstanding. Please look out for this in your email and finalise any outstanding amount.
2020 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME
We have begun preparation for 2020 and you will notice the SRS fee on your Statement of Account. Fortunately, we have been able to maintain the fee at $300. This vital income to the school means we can continue to provide quality teaching and learning resources for your student. Early payment of the fee ensures that the resources purchased will benefit your student at the very start of the new school year.
BUILDING WORKS
We have had a very busy term with lots happening around the school. The additional eight classrooms on the ground floor of the Smart Futures Centre is fast approaching completion, with the expected finish time around mid-Term 4. We look forward to adding these eight classrooms to our already growing school.
Shortly, we will start the construction of the new two-storey ‘design and health’ building. This brand new building will include science labs, design spaces and health facilities. The new learning space will house futures-focussed equipment such as a 3D printer, a laser cutter, hospital beds and clinical functionality. We know that through our research, the subject offerings at Coolum State High, coupled with the purpose-built facility, will ensure our students graduate in a position of success and readiness for jobs of the future. We can’t wait to move in!
FACILITIES
As part of our ongoing maintenance program, our cleaners, grounds and facilities officers will be very busy in the break completing jobs to keep our school safe, tidy and well maintained. We have high expectations in all that we do at Coolum State High and the presentation of our buildings and grounds is part of that.
We will be undergoing whole school gutter cleaning, repairs of downpipes and amenities, garden rejuvenation, painting and general maintenance. I know you will join me in thanking our support staff who are such an important part of our school community.
I look forward to seeing you next term. Enjoy your spring holiday with family and friends.
QParents information
QParents is an Education Queensland Portal that allows parents to access their student’s financial invoices/payments, reports, absences/attendance and timetable all in one place. You are also able to make payments directly from this portal for outstanding invoices and is Education Queensland’s preferred method of payment. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.
Nolly Griffiths
Business Manager
Dr Mike Nagel
Dr Mike Nagel is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Dr Nagel presented to parents early in Term 1 and the session was both informative and entertaining.
We are very privileged that Dr Nagel will write an article for our newsletter twice a term in 2019.
Below is the final article for the Term 3, ‘Endangered Minds – Media Violence and the Brain’
Endangered Minds – Media Violence and the Brain
In a rampantly advancing technological society everyone tends to have an opinion about the effects of television and media violence on learning and behaviour. Moreover, given that video media and the internet have increasingly become more pervasive in the lives of children and adolescence, a serious question has arisen…can violent media have a negative effect on brain development and functioning in adolescents? Specifically, can violent media affect reasoning and logical thinking? Some of the most current neuroscientific evidence suggests that this is indeed the case.
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine and headed by Professor Vincent Mathews found that media violence exposure may be associated with alterations in brain function whether or not prior aggressive behaviour is involved. This is an important finding given that while many have suggested that violent media may impact on behaviour there have been few empirical studies to demonstrate that this is the case. In fact, the study noted above built on earlier research that showed exposure to violent media affects the brains of youths with aggressive tendencies differently than the brains of non-aggressive youths. Preliminary results of that study showed less brain activity in the frontal lobe of youths with an aggression disorder as they watched violent video games. Importantly, the frontal lobes, in particular the prefrontal lobes, are involved in thinking, learning, reasoning while also dealing with logic and mediating raw emotions. In summary, the research found that:
- Adolescents who had a higher level of violent media exposure had reduced levels of cognitive activity. The more violence they saw the less the thinking, learning, reasoning and emotional control areas of the brain were active.
- Adolescents who had less violent media exposure had more thinking, learning, reasoning and emotional control activity.
- Aggressive adolescents showed less cognitive activity than normal adolescents did. Aggressive adolescents demonstrated less thinking, learning, reasoning and emotional control.
- On some tasks ‘normal’ adolescents exposed to high levels of violent media showed similar patterns of brain activity as adolescents with Disruptive Behavior Disorder (DBD).
- Aggressive behavior can be associated with a higher degree of violent media exposure.
The studies above were published in the least couple of years and there is now a growing list of research showing that exposure to media violence causes individuals to be more aggressive. The questions being explored now are to what extent that aggression may manifest itself in the every day behaviour of being a teenager. That being said, it is always important to remember that the adolescent brain is a work in progress and there is little denying that what goes in the brain often comes out.
Dr Michael C Nagel
mnagel@usc.edu.au
P&C News
Dear Members ,
Please note that due to the pupil free day scheduled for Monday 21st October, the P & C General Meeting has been moved to Monday the 14th October .
On behalf of the P&C, you are encouraged to set up an E-Wallet account to make it easier for yourself and canteen staff when purchasing from the canteen.
E-Wallet replaces the old ‘credit’ system and allows you to set up your nominated amount on the Tuckshop Online system. When you make a purchase at the canteen, the canteen staff simply deduct it from your E-wallet.
No need for your savings or credit card, cash or “I owe you”. Easy for everyone!
Below is the link that will take you to the site to register. Or visit our school website and go to Facilities/Café to register your account and set up your E-Wallet.
https://tuckshop.schoolshoponline.net.au/coolumhigh/index.aspx
Monica Kutt
Vice President
Guidance News
The recent bushfires have had a significant impact on our school and local community and it is important that we as a community help each other during the recovery process. People react in different ways. Some typical reactions include:
- Feeling stressed, anxious, exhausted or confused
- Feeling sad or tearful
- Anger and fear
- Physical symptoms such as headaches, difficulties sleeping and difficulties concentrating
- Tension in personal relationships
These reactions are normal, and you may experience different reactions at different times. Children of different ages process these events very differently. Some young children may seem to move on very quickly, whilst others experience heightened fear or anxiety. Teenagers often have strong, and at times unpredictable, reactions to such events, and may tend to want to talk with their friends about the event. Let your children know that you are available to talk about how they are feeling, that it is OK to have these reactions.
Whilst these initial reactions may be concerning they are normal and most possibly short term. It can be helpful to talk with family, friends, or a professional to discuss these feelings. Reactions that extend over a long period of time, and effect normal functioning over time, should be discussed with a professional.
Support is available through our school, for you and your children. If you are concerned about your child, please contact us for support for them and for you. We have had a team of Guidance Officers working with our school and we are very happy to support families in any way that we can.
Liz Mortimer & Pamela Hulsman
Guidance Officers
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
TAFE at School Program Applications for Semester 1, 2020
Applications are now open for a range of TAFE @ Schools Programs for study commencing in Semester 1 2020. Students who will be in Year 10, 11 or 12 next year are able to consider these courses subject to available places and final approval from the Head of Department for Vocational Studies as part of their timetable.
Study options include:
Mooloolaba
MST20616 |
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design & Technology |
CHC22015 |
Certificate II in Community Services |
SIT20316 |
Certificate II in Hospitality |
SIT20416 |
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Coastal Cookery Trade Training Centre) |
SIS20213 |
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation |
SHB20116 |
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics |
SHB20216 |
Certificate II in Salon Assistant |
SIS20115 |
Certificate II in Sport & Recreation |
SIT20116 |
Certificate II in Tourism |
SIR30116 |
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy |
CHC30113 |
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Upgrade from Certificate II in Community Services) |
Nambour
CPC10111 |
Certificate I in Construction |
AUR20716 |
Certificate II in Automotive |
UEE22011 |
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) |
MEM20413 |
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways |
52700WAWHS |
Certificate II in Plumbing |
CUA30915 |
Certificate III in Music Industry (Performance) |
CUA30915 |
Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound) |
CUA31015 |
Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film and TV Focus) |
CUA31115 |
Certificate III in Visual Arts (Art Focus) |
CUA31115 |
Certificate III in Visual Arts (Art/Photography Focus) |
Online
BSB30115 |
Certificate III in Business |
SCHI
HLT23215 |
Certificate II in Health Support Services |
HLT33115 |
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Upgrade from Certificate II Health Support Services) |
Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre
AUR20716 |
Certificate II in Automotive |
52700WAWHS |
Certificate II in Plumbing |
For further information, please consult the TAFE @ Schools 2020 course guide available at the link below.
https://tafeqld.edu.au/assets/oneweb/PDF/course-guides/2020/SC-WB-TAS-Guide-2020.pdf
White Card Training
The General Construction Induction card provides new and existing workers with the basic understanding and knowledge needed to start or continue work within the building and construction industry.
Training for this must be undertaken at a registered training organisation via face-to-face delivery. Coolum State High School is pleased to advise that one of our industry partners, Diggerman offers this course as part of their training products.
The training facility is conveniently located in the Coolum Industrial Estate. For more information please contact Diggerman directly on 5351 1811.
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeship (SATs) Vacancies
Under a SAT arrangement, a senior school student is released from school time to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship in their chosen field. For further information, please speak to a staff member at the VET office in DBA.
Qualification |
Establishment |
Location |
Advertiser |
Certificate III Hospitality |
Noosa Harbour Wine Bar |
Noosa |
|
Certificate III Hospitality |
Café |
Coolum Beach |
See VET Office |
Certificate III Hospitality |
Café Le Monde |
Noosa |
|
Certificate III Hospitality |
The Coffee Training Co |
Noosaville |
|
Certificate III Hospitality |
Belmondos |
Noosaville |
|
Certificate III Hospitality |
Raw Energy |
Noosaville |
|
Trainee Gymnastics Coach |
Gym |
Sunshine Beach |
|
Certificate III Business |
Carter’s Transport |
Coolum Beach |
Owner - See VET Office for details |
Certificate III Hospitality |
Sumo Salad |
Maroochydore |
|
Certificate III Business |
Book Keeper |
Peregian Springs |
Owner - See VET Office for details |
Full Time Apprenticeship Vacancies
These opportunities are not school based. They would suit those looking to leave school as a priority and transition into the workforce.
Qualification |
Location |
Advertiser |
Sunshine Coast |
BusyAtWork – Noosa Shire Council |
|
Buderim |
BusyAtWork |
|
Caloundra and Maroochydore |
East Coast Apprenticeships |
|
Kunda Park |
East Coast Apprenticeships |
|
Caloundra |
East Coast Apprenticeships |
Can’t find the opportunity you’re looking for?
Did you know that one of the most successful ways to secure a school-based or full-time apprenticeship or traineeship opportunity is for a student to directly approach an employer and ask if they have capacity to take on an apprentice or trainee? If they have further questions about the process or their obligations and entitlements, they can contact the school for further information and support.
By completing a Vocational Pathways Expression of Interest (EOI) form students will be registered to receive further information and support.
https://coolumshs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/2018/VET%20Opportunities%20EOI%20Form.pdf)
Defence Force Work Experience Program
Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:
- demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence;
- ease the transition of students into the workplace; and
- contribute to the development of the skills of young people.
- Please Note: The Defence Work Experience Program offers unpaid work experience for students residing in Australia.
See the exciting work experience placements that are on offer.
Full details can be found online at http://www.defence.gov.au/WorkExperience
Please contact me on pwald9@eq.edu.au or 5471 5321 to discuss matters relating to Vocational Education and Training at Coolum State High School.
Patrick Walden
Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Tutorials – Homework Club Reminder to all that we have Tutorials in the Smart Futures Building (Jnr 7,8,9 in G13&14 Snr G18) every Wednesday from 3:00pm – 4:15pm. Teachers from across all areas will be available for support with homework, assignments and extra assistance with class work. It has been great to see more and more students coming and we are looking forward to its ongoing success in this conducive environment with a group of fantastic teachers from all curriculum areas. Proudly supported by White’s IGA - Fresh and Local – Supporting our communities at Peregian Beach & Mount Coolum |
Tutorials – Term 3
Getting the best out of Tutorials Term 3
Why attend Tutorials?
Tutorials are designed to complement classroom lessons. In classes, content, skills and activities are presented by a teacher to a large number of students (i.e. up to 28 students). During 70 minute lessons, opportunities to have one on one time with students is limited, i.e. discuss the content and teach skills. Tutorials are less formal than classes and are conducted in smaller groups, and also one on one. Best still our teachers do this based on good will, i.e. for the students.
Tutorials give you the opportunity to actively engage with the course content and get to know other students and teachers, in a relaxed and conducive environment. Questions about the information presented in the classes can be clarified, for example, how best to approach an assessment task. As a result, tutorials can improve:
- academic performance
- attitude towards learning and school
- self-esteem and confidence (overcoming learning obstacles)
- work and study habits
- independence (manage own learning) and responsibility
- relationships with teachers.
You can learn from a variety of other teachers (i.e. different perspectives) and you can utilise other students’ knowledge, also known as peer tutoring. This means that tutorials can save you study time and help you to prepare for assignments and exams.
Your role in Tutorials
Tutorials can be stimulating and also a lot of fun. However, their success depends on the participation of the students. You will get more out of a tutorial if you:
- actively participate in tutorials (i.e. go with a goal), be constructive
- ask questions to clarify your understanding of the topic with which you require help
- work as a team – study group
- bring your required resources to tutorials (homework) including assessment tasks
- be respectful and patient.
Preparing effectively for Tutorials
You need to be prepared to participate actively in your tutorials. The more preparation you do, the more valuable the tutorial will be for you. Consider:
- discuss with your classroom teacher that you are attending tutorials and would appreciate help
- knowing what you need help with (be specific)
- having a go yourself, get feedback (we learn best this way)
Frequently asked questions
Q. Where are tutorials
held?
A. The Smart Futures building which is G block
(Jnr 7,8,9 G13 & 14, Snr G18)
Q. When are tutorials
on?
A. Tutorials on Wednesdays, starting at 3pm and
finishing at 4.15pm.
Q. Are students
supervised?
A. Students are fully supervised whilst in
tutorials and students are required to be on their best behaviour.
Q. Are students given snacks
at tutorials?
A. Yes, students are given healthy fruit –
(donated by Whites IGA).
Q. Are tutorials for Maths
and Science only?
A. No. All subject areas are covered and a
variety of teachers from all curriculum areas attend.
Consider forming a study group with other students to tackle studies, homework, understanding classwork and assessment tasks.
Proudly supported by White’s IGA - Fresh and Local – Supporting our communities at Peregian Beach & Mount Coolum
Sports News
Year 7 Interschool Sport
All 8 of our Year 7 inter school sport teams participated in the finals day last Thursday. In what was a very hot day, our students managed some great results and finished joint overall winners alongside Sunshine Beach.
Thanks to all our coaches, Mr Stewart, Mr Reck, Mr Dwyer, Mr McDonough and myself who coach their teams in their own time which greatly contributes to each player’s development and each team showing great improvement from the start of the season.
Special congratulations to Mr Reck and the Volleyball boys who knocked off Burnside, a Volleyball excellence school, in the final. Our boys probably hadn’t even touched a volleyball this year before Mr Reck’s expert coaching!
I would like to congratulate all students who played this term. Every student represented our school admirably, played fairly and in great spirits each week.
Full results from the Finals day are as follows:
- Boys Basketball def. Sunshine Beach in the final to finish 1st
- Girls Basketball def. by Sunshine Beach in the final to finish 2nd
- Boys Volleyball def. Burnside in the final to finish 1st
- Girls Volleyball def. by Sunshine Beach in the 3/4 playoff to finish 4th
- Boys Touch drew Sunshine 5-5 in the 3/4 playoff to finish 4th
- Girls Touch def. Sunshine Beach 5-0 in the final to finish 1st
- Boys Soccer def. Nambour 3-0 in the final to finish 1st
- Girls Soccer def. by Noosa in the 3/4 playoff to finish 4th
Year 9 Interschool Sport
Year 9 Inter school Sport permission forms are due back by this Friday. We are looking forward to a smooth start to Year 9 Inter school sport next term in Week 2. See below for the draw:
- Week 2 v. Noosa (A)
- Week 3 v. Sunshine (H)
- Week 4 BYE
- Week 5 v. Nambour (H)
- Week 6 v. Burnside (A)
- Week 7. Catch up week (if needed)
- Week 8. Finals day (Sunshine Beach)
Sporting Success
Well done to our Senior Boys Rugby League team who finished their season with a win over Nambour and a loss to Chancellor.
Congratulations to our U14 and U16 Girls Rugby 10s teams who concluded their season last Wednesday at Kawana. U14s officially ended the season with a forfeit against St Pats (Gympie) as we only had 8 players due to illness and injury, however, the girls still managed a 38 – 27 score line in our favour with only 8 players. An admirable end to a tough season where many games were played with less than 10 players and still going undefeated for a large portion of the season. Coolum SHS player of the final – Josie James.
U16s finished their season with a 24 – 10 win over James Nash SHS to take out the division 3 final and finish 5th out of 8 teams. Fifth is a great result for our U16s as all but one of our players are in the U15 age group and will be eligible to all play U16s again next year. Coolum SHS player of the final – Emily Kortbawi.


Bus Pass Information 2019
Q: What is a Buslink Bus Pass?
A: The Queensland Government’s School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) provides assistance to enable eligible school students to attend education facilities. The Buslink Bus pass is distributed if you are eligible for such assistance
Q: Will I need to apply for a new bus pass for 2019?
A: If the below circumstances have changed for you and/or your student then you will need to apply for a new Buslink Bus Pass:
- your child is moving from primary school to secondary school
- you have changed address
- you have changed travel days
- you have enrolled them at a different school
Q: What happens if I currently have a Buslink Bus Pass and my circumstances haven’t changed?
A: Buslink will automatically print off a 2019 Buslink Bus pass for you and you will need to collect it from either your AM Buslink Bus Driver or at published pick up points at your school.
Q: How do I apply for a Buslink school travel pass?
A: Your child may be eligible for free bus travel. To download an application form head to your bus service Sunshine Coast. You can email your completed application to info.sunshinecoast@buslink.com.au or post to 11 Page St, Kunda Park Qld 4556.
If you don’t have access to a printer you’re welcome to ask one of our friendly Buslink drivers or come in to our office for an application.
Q: If my student is ineligible for a full Buslink Bus Pass travel, and only eligible for a Part Buslink Bus Pass, how do I pay the top up fare?
Students with a Buslink part pass (part payment) can purchase single, daily or weekly tickets from the bus driver using cash. If your student is travelling Monday to Friday in both morning and afternoons, it is cheaper to purchase a weekly ticket as you’ll receive a day free travel. Please do not pay your top up with a Go Card or you will be paying the full fare.
Q: If I’m not eligible for a Buslink Bus Pass, can I still travel on a Buslink Bus and how do I pay a fare?
If a student doesn’t qualify for a Buslink pass they will be required to pay the full cash fare or purchase a Go Card to save up to 30% off the full fare.
Q: If I or my child need a reminder of the Code of Conduct where do we find this information?
Buslink Buses are governed by the Code of Conduct. Similar to schools we have an expectation of behaviour that is acceptable on each bus and if that behaviour is breached then students will receive consequences for their behaviour. To view the code please go to: Code of conduct
Sunshine Coast University News
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Scholarship applications are now open
USC offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support students with the costs of university study.
They aren’t just for high achievers – scholarships and bursaries are also awarded to students who need financial assistance or who demonstrate other achievements, such as sporting excellence or community activities. There are also scholarships for different areas of study or relocation scholarships that support students in their move away from home.
Applying for a USC scholarship
It’s easy to apply! All you need to do is submit one online application form to be considered for most USC scholarships and bursaries. Applications close on Saturday 30 November.
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Dates for your Diary
TERM 3 2019 |
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18 September |
Hello World Excursion Year 11 & 12 |
20 September |
Last Day of Term 3 |
8 October |
First Day of Term 4 |
9 October |
Year 12 Police Talk |
14 October |
P&C Meeting 6.00pm |
15 October |
Principal Tour 9.00am |
29 October |
Principal Tour 9.00am |
30 October |
Celebration of Excellence Night 6.00pm |
30 October |
Awards Night 6.00pm |
1 – 8 November |
Year 11 Block Exams |
1 November |
P&C Colour Run 1.35pm |
6 – 13 November |
Year 12 Block Exams |
12 November |
Principal Tour 9.00am |
14 November |
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony 5.00pm |
15 November |
Year 12 Clap out 9.00am |
26 November |
Principal Tour 9.00am |
25 – 29 November |
Year 10 Block Exams |
27 – 29 November |
Year 11 Formative Exam Block |
29 November |
Last Day of Term 4 for Year 10 & 11 |
3 December |
Year 6 Orientation Day |
10 December |
Principal Tour 9.00am |
13 December |
Last Day of school 2019 |
28 January 2020 |
First Day of Term 1 2020 |