15 November 2018 Volume 20 Number 11

PRINCIPAL

News from the Principal

From the Principal

Awards Night

Last weeks’ annual Presentation Evening was a wonderful celebration of our school and its 2018 achievements across the academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship realms. Thank you to the many members of our community who contributed to the highly successful night. In particular I take this opportunity to acknowledge the enormous contributions of Ms Sallyann Griffith and Ms Kathy Roberts in the organisation of the event.

The major individual award winners on the night were:

Year 12s

Congratulations to our Year 12 cohort on their application to their studies as we near the end of their schooling. Our Queensland Certificate of Education predictions has steadily continued to increase as students complete certificate work. More importantly there have been wonderful individual student stories of success and improvement.

We look forward to the signature events of formal and graduation this week.

Students and Cars

As we enter the final weeks of the school year we have an increasing number of senior students driving to school. Whilst we appreciate the convenience of car travel for many families there is an overwhelming need for drivers to accept the responsibilities and school requirements of student driving.

• All student drivers need to register their car at the office.
• Other students are not to travel with student drivers unless parent/caregiver permission is received in writing at the office
• Students are to park in the lower car park and not in the streets adjoining the school.
• Road rules are to be followed at all times.

We all wish for a happy and safe final weeks of the school year. Please discuss these responsibilities with your students.

Sun Safety

With the warmer weather it is timely to remind our families of our Sun Safety policy. All students on the oval and court area must wear a sun safe hat. In HPE classes, students are expected to wear a hat but in the circumstances where it is not practical due to the nature of the physical activity, sunscreen must be applied.

Student Achievement

Congratulations to our newly elected student leaders for 2019

• 2019 Captains: David Dau and Miranda Callum
• 2019 Vice Captains: Bank Chotrueng and Chloe Hacker
• 2019 Junior Captains: Cole O’Brien and Alisi-Keti Fangaloka
• 2019 Junior Vice Captains: James Turner-Fry and Ebony Niethe

I am sure that these fine young people will continue in the Centenary tradition of outstanding student leaders.

John Brew, Principal
Email: admin@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

News from the Deputy Principals

Year 10 and 11 Exam Block

This year we will once again run an Exam Block for both Year 10 and 11 students.

Year 11 Exam Block – Wednesday 21st November to Wednesday 28th November.
Year 10 Exam Block – Monday 26th November to Wednesday 28th November.

All Year 10 and 11 students will only be required to attend school for their scheduled exam, the normal timetable will be suspended for this period. In alignment with this process, all Year 10 and 11 students will be required to complete an assessment tracking sheet where they will need to complete all assessment and have their teacher sign off upon completion for each subject. This assessment tracking sheet is due to be submitted in the assignment drop box in the Resource Centre by 3pm, Monday 19th November. Any students with any outstanding assessment items will be required to attend a ‘catch up’ room at school during the exam block. Students will be required to remain in the ‘catch up’ room until all assessment is up to date.

Semester 2 Reports

Teachers are currently busy preparing and implementing assessment items across all year levels. The information gathered from these and various other assessment instruments will form the basis of the Semester 2 results. All Semester 2 report cards are scheduled to be e-mailed by the end of Week 10 this term. It is important that all contact details are correct, especially your e-mail address, so that you receive this valuable feedback about your son/daughter’s progress. Please contact the office staff to update any details that may have changed.

Year 12 End of Year Practices

The Year 12 students are to be commended for the way in which they have finished their High School journey. The last day of normal school classes ended with a celebration event for all Year 12 students at school. The behaviour of all students involved was exemplary and a real credit to this group of students. The final week of school involves a number of key signature events, including the Formal and Mystery Tour, culminating in the Graduation Ceremony on Friday 16th November 2018. At this Graduation Ceremony we will officially say goodbye to our latest batch of students to be released into the wide world. We wish them all the very best and every success in the future.

Brisbane City Youth Council

Each year, Brisbane high schools are invited to nominate one Year 10 student to represent their school on the Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (LMYAC). LMYAC delegates act as representatives of their school and community, and are a voice for raising issues or sharing ideas that affect young people.

This year Amy Lightbody has represented Centenary State High School on the LMYAC. Throughout 2018, Amy has attended LMYAC forums where alongside other young leaders she has been involved in identifying issues and providing feedback about Brisbane City Council policies, local laws, services and programs that affect young people. Amy has also worked with her fellow LMYAC members to generate and share ideas regarding initiatives that fulfil the environmental, social, creative and economic aspirations of young people in Brisbane.

Amy has done a tremendous job representing Centenary State High School and our local community in 2018. In addition to her role in the LMYAC, Amy has also been participating in the annual Brisbane Innovate Event. The event brings together private industry, academia, local start-ups and the community to generate ideas to solve citywide challenges. This year’s challenges are focussed on unlocking the value of waste, tackling social isolation and empowering local communities to create vibrant and proud neighbourhoods.

In October, Amy attended the ‘Warm up’ event where she had the opportunity to meet other problems solvers and potential collaboration partners. She is currently working with local entrepreneurs and professionals regarding a proposal to help support local youth. This week she will attend the Brisbane Innovate event where she will hear from inspiring keynote speakers, followed by roundtable discussions where she will have the opportunity to explore solutions, collaborate with community members and seek feedback about her team’s proposal. We wish Amy all the best for this exciting opportunity and congratulate her for her involvement in these programs across 2018.

Current Year 9 Students who are interested in nominating for the LMYAC for 2019 are encouraged to speak with their Year Coordinator, Mr Redman or Deputy Principal, Mr Richter. More information can be found via the link below

Year 10 News

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and parents for their wonderful support in helping the Year 10 students throughout 2018. It has been a busy year with significant preparation undertaken to ensure students are ready for the demands of the new senior curriculum to be implemented in 2019. This year has also seen Year 10 students undertake significant pathway planning with the completion of their SETP interviews and participation in the Work Experience week at the end of last term.

In particular I would like to thank Ms Raven, Mr Homer, Ms Cunneen and Ms Mansini for all of their hard work in educating students and parents about the systemic changes we will see in 2019 and preparing students for their SETP interviews and work experience.

We have now reached the midpoint of the term and all students should be focussed on completing assignments and studying for the upcoming exam block which is currently scheduled for Week 8 of the Term.

As of Week 6, I will commence maternity leave, so unfortunately I will not get the opportunity to see out the year with the Year 10 cohort. Year 10 students and parents needing assistance over the next few weeks are encouraged to contact Year 10 Coordinator, Ms Debra Mansini or Deputy Principal, Mr Matt McDonald.

I wish the Year 10 students all the best with their studies over the coming weeks and a very happy upcoming festive season and holiday break.

Kelsey Oakes
Deputy Principal

Year 11 2019 – Pathway Options

Currently the Year 11 timetable for 2019 is being finalised. Students who are wishing to change their pathway options, including subject selections for 2019 are encouraged to speak with Mr McDonald. Please note that any changes are unlikely to be processed until after Week 6 and are subject to availability.

Queensland TAFE Applications for Semester 1, 2019

Applications are now open for Semester 1, 2019. Enrolment Offers will be made at the end of October to approved applicants. While applications remain open until the 1st February 2019, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to increase their chances of being successfully accepted.

Please refer to the TAFE at School 2019 Course Guides for course outlines, these can be also be found online can be found by visiting the link below and clicking on “Greater Brisbane” to download the guide.

Queensland TAFE are happy to help and provide any addition information. Please do not hesitate to contact the TAFE at School team by phone 3244 6123 or by email schools.brisbane@tafe.qld.edu.au

To make an application:

1. Please have your Students USI and LUI numbers available. (USI numbers can be obtained at www.usi.gov.au / LUI numbers are provided by Schools)
2. Go to www.tafeapply.com
3. Enter the code: TQB1901
4. Complete the details on the application form and press submit

Please note:

• USI and LUI numbers must be supplied on application.
• Delivery Days are subject to change.
• Some courses have Prerequisites.
• Applications close 1st February and study starts week beginning 4th February 2018. Students are encouraged to apply ASAP to increase their chances of being accepted.

Matt McDonald, Deputy Principal (Year 11)
Email: mmcdo156@eq.edu.au

Adam Richter, Deputy Principal (Years 9, 12 & International)
Email: arich60@eq.edu.au

Sallyann Griffith, Deputy Principal (Years 7, 8, International & Exchange)
Email: sgrif88@eq.edu.au

Kelsey Oakes, Deputy Principal (Year 10, ATSI & EALD)
Email: koake10@eq.edu.au

SKI TRIP 2019

Ski Trip 2019

Centenary SHS has a proud tradition of taking trips to great locations. Next year’s Ski Tour will be to Perisher, in the Snowy Mountains.

Students will be staying at a multi share accommodation whilst away and this is situated in Wilson’s Valley, a 10 km drive from the slopes (https://www.skirider.com.au/). We cannot make a booking without a deposit. Please note that if at the time of booking the accommodation is unavailable, then other similar accommodation will be sourced.

The staff to student ratio will be a minimum one teacher per ten students.

Details:

Students will have the option to either Ski or Snow Board and will have compulsory 2 hour lessons each day.

Inclusions:

• Return Coach Transfers from Centenary SHS to Wilsons Valley
• Daily Return Coach Transfer - Ski Rider to Perisher
• National Park Entry Fees
• 5 Nights’ Accommodation– multi share
• 5 breakfast & 5 dinners at accommodation
• Nightly entertainment
• Insurance
• 5 ½ Days Skis, Stocks & Boot Hire
• 5 ½ Days Helmet Hire
• 5 ½ Day All Mountain Lift Pass
• 5 x 2 hour All standard lessons
• Free skiing from on Sunday afternoon for intermediates or advanced from 12:00pm
• Free extra beginner lesson on Sunday afternoon from 1:30pm

Cost: $1885
Snowboard Option (+$60)

Note that this cost is based upon 25 students attending and a cost reduction would occur if 30 attend. A $400 deposit is due and the remainder can be paid off in instalments.

If you would like some further information, please email Mr Haines on rhain0@eq.edu.au

Richard Haines, Ski Trip Coordinator
Email: rhain0@eq.edu.au

BUSINESS MANAGER

News from the Business Manager

Clearance Forms

All year levels will soon be issued with the “2018 Clearance Form”. Students are required to complete this form and return it to the office by the due dates listed below. This process ensures that resources borrowed from the school are returned and accounted for. These items may include textbooks, library books, musical instruments and other equipment that will be required in 2018.

This checklist also gives parents/carers the opportunity to update personal details, explain any outstanding absences and finalise any outstanding fees that may be on the system.

The following important deadlines are outlined for Years 7, 8 and 9 students.

*Due dates can be extended if items are required for assessment.

Student Resource Scheme

A Student Resource Scheme 2019 Agreement Form will be issued to students with Clearance Forms. This form can also be downloaded from our website.

Parents/Carers are asked to complete the agreement by ticking “YES” and signing this form as an indication of their continued participation in the scheme. The fee covers the cost of resources outside of textbooks.

Parents/Carers who do not wish to participate in this scheme must complete the agreement form by ticking “NO” on this form. Parents/Carers who do not wish to participate in this scheme should make arrangements with the class teachers to obtain a list of materials and resources which will be necessary to complete the work of that particular class. Notification in writing should also be given to the Business Manager so that accounts can be adjusted. If not participating in the scheme, each student is required to:

• Pay a fee to offset the cost of those resources and services related to your child’s education other than textbooks
• Supply their own copy of required individual novels, dictionaries, atlases, etc.
• Supply their own copy of textbooks used within classes as class sets
• Supply their own resources where practicable
• Obtain a list of all materials and resources from their class teacher

Please see the Parent Handbook on our website for more information.

Office Closure Times for Counter Payments

The office will be closed for over-the-counter payment from 23rd November 2018 and will re-open Tuesday, 22nd January 2019. In the closure period, invoices can be paid by any of the BPOINT options.

Charmaine Macaulay, Business Manager
Email: cmaca5@eq.edu.au

CATSIES COORDINATOR

News from our CATSIES Coordinator

The Great Centenary Book Swap!

Centenary’s Indigenous Student Leadership Council are holding their first major event to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s “Fill a Bookshelf” campaign. Students and teachers have been super generous in donating a huge number of books from home that they no longer require. On Monday the 12th of November, at the end of the school assembly and into second break members of the council will be selling the books for a gold coin donation outside the school library. Money raised is used to purchase brand new, culturally appropriate books for remote Indigenous communities. We have kids’ books, tweens’ books, young adult books, adult books, fiction, non-fiction and more! We even have some great sets of books. Authors include: Astrid Lindgren, R.L. Stine, Colin Thompson, Kenneth Grahame, Christopher Pike, Sara Shepard, L.J. Smith, Dawn French, Richard Hammond, Maeve Binchy, David Baldacci, J. A. Jance, and Sidney Sheldon just for starters. So make sure your child has some coins to spend, or make a donation via our group page.

Angela Duncombe, CATSIES Coordinator
Email: adunc62@eq.edu.au

GUIDANCE

News from the Guidance Officers

Exam Survival Tips

Sometimes the stress of upcoming exams can make you focus and get motivated to study. Other times it can make you feel overwhelmed and like the only option is to give up.

Try these tips for tackling exam study:

• Find a quiet place to study without distractions
• Set up your study space. Make sure it’s not too cluttered and has everything you might need
• Find out as much as you can about the exam so you can prepare
• Ask your teacher if you’re unsure of what will be tested
• Learn to make ‘mind maps’ and use them to collect ideas and thoughts, use bright colours to help remember important links
• Make a plan of what you want to work on in each study session. Break it down into small tasks and work on one task at a time
• Take regular short breaks – use this time to have a drink, get something to eat or play with a pet
• Ask for help - If you’re having trouble with something you’re studying ask a teacher, friend, sibling or parent to help

While studying:

• Stick to a routine by eating and sleeping at around the same time each day
• Get a good night’s sleep. This gives your brain time to recharge and remember what you’ve learnt
• Give yourself mini rewards once you achieve your study goals – watch a TV show or go for a run
• Keep focused on your study – don’t let other stuff like friendship worries distract you
• Avoid junk food - it will bring a sudden burst of energy and then fall away quickly leaving you feeling worn-out
• Eat a well-balanced diet - lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts and protein are all good for the brain and energy levels
• Allow yourself time to rest – try out some relaxation activities like deep breathing, meditation or listening to music
• Cut back on energy drinks they can increase nerves. Drink lots of water instead!

On exam day:

• Work out what you need to take with you on exam day and organise this the night before
• Eat a good, light breakfast – this will help with energy and concentration
• Go to the toilet before the exam starts
• If you feel yourself getting worried before your exam - spend some time focussing on your breathing
• When you sit down to do your exam, take time to slow your breathing and relax
• Read through the exam paper carefully. Underline key words and instructions
• Work out how long you have for each question or section
• Aim to have time to re-read answers through and to make any changes
• Work on the questions that you find easiest first

If you are feeling stressed about exams, you are not alone. Talk to a trusted friend, parent, teacher, or your Guidance Officer. Kids Helpline is also available on 1800 55 1800, or by WebChat or email.

Acknowledgement: Kids Helpline, https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/exam-stress

Juanita Oberle, Guidance Officer
Email: jober13@eq.edu.au

Janet Ingram, Guidance Officer
Email: jingr34@eq.edu.au

CHAPLAIN

News from the Chaplain

Food for Thought

Friends – The people you spend most of your time with will have quite a marked effect on the way you live and act as you will find yourself adopting a lot of their habits and hobbies.

Peer pressure is often referred to as being a bad thing, but that’s not always the case.

If you choose peers whose ways are good, then they will probably influence you to behave in the right way. On the other hand if you choose friends who are constantly getting themselves in some sort of strife, then it won’t be long before you find yourself being led into doing things you don’t really want to do.

Remember, it’s your choice. Think of the characteristics that you like most in people and then look for friends who display those characteristics.

A message from Chappy Bernie

For Generation Z to find success as adults, they're going to need the right mindset.

Our mindset is the way we see the world. Our philosophy of life. It's shaped by our experiences in life and what we see, hear and learn.

Having a positive outlook on life is an important part of our wellbeing. It helps us hang on in the tough times and work out how to create more of the good stuff. It lifts the people around us up and makes us feel valuable.

There are five things kids need to have the right mindset:

1. A belief that they can be successful
2. A sense that their work has a purpose and is leading to something
3. An understanding that learning comes from effort not being smart
4. A willingness to take a risk and give something a go
5. And an openness to feedback

It's not uncommon for kids to lean towards a negative outlook. But if it's left unchecked it's like mould growing in your bathroom. It starts off small but before you know it, you can have a big mess to clean up. THE POWER OF OPTIMISM

Optimism starts by focusing on what’s going well in life rather than dwelling on what’s going wrong.

Carol Dweck, a Stanford professor, who has written a series of books on mindset, coined the idea that people have either a "fixed mindset" or a "growth mindset". A fixed mindset is one that our abilities are a set of cards we get dealt at birth and can't change. Someone with this mindset can get caught up in proving they’re good enough, smart enough and talented enough.

In a fixed mindset, disappointment is a sign of failure, one to avoid at all cost.

But a growth mindset is one that believes our abilities can always improve. These people see mistakes or failures as a chance to work out a new way of doing things and then put that into action. They don't run from challenges, they embrace them.

That's why people like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson become successful. They pick challenges apart to work out how to improve their ideas and processes.

If we can help kids develop a growth mindset, they're less likely to crumble in a heap when they face a challenge. TURNING A FIXED MINDSET AROUND

The teenage years are famous for moodiness and negative moods, but that doesn’t need to be the prevailing attitude.

There are five things we can do to help Generation Z develop the right mindset:

1. PRAISE THEIR EFFORTS, NOT THEIR ABILITY

The new way of parenting is to focus on the positives, rather than reaching for punishments. Many have interpreted that as dishing out praise like candy. But studies by Carol Dweck, have found that praising kids for their achievements, sets them up to fail.

Kids learn that their successes come down to how good they are or how smart they are. So if something looks hard, they’ll opt out of it rather than put their reputation on the line.

But if we praise kids for their effort, for persevering and working hard, then when they’re faced with a challenge, they’ll dig deep and try harder. These kids don’t see their work in terms of success or failure.

And the good news is that praising kids for their efforts helps them become more resilient.

2. ADDING "YET" TO OUR VOCABULARY

If we can tell our kids that they might not be there yet, but they're on the way, it tells them that we know they'll work it out. It develops perseverance and stops them giving up halfway through something.

The world of work that Generation Z will enter is going to need them to be self-motivating and able to see a project through. Learning to accept that things are not there yet, but progressing, will help them be productive.

3. HELP THEM TO FOCUS ON THE FUTURE NOT FAILURE

It can be so easy for kids to get caught up in how badly they went in one test or game, and not focus on the end goal.

Kids need to learn to dust themselves off and look for the next opportunity rather than dwelling on the things that didn't go to plan. The need to get in the habit of thinking about what life will look like when they get things right or when they get to where they're going.

4. REMOVE THE SHAME OF MISTAKES

Kids should be able to make mistakes that don't hang around with them forever. That's why we have special laws to protect the criminal record of young people.

If teens and tweens learn that mistakes are shameful, they'll avoid making them at all costs. That means many great ideas will stay as just ideas.

If a child makes a mistake, talk about it with a calm voice. Help them work out how it went wrong, what they could do to fix it and then support them to do that.

5. STOP MAKING COMPARISONS

Young people need to learn to not compare themselves to others to feel better or worse.

If a child's perception of themselves relies on being smarter or being a better player, they will only ever do what they need to stay ahead of that one person.

Instead, help kids to see life as about getting PB's or the "personal best" of an athlete. Have they improved on where they were this time last year? Can they do something quicker than before? Does something come more natural now?

These are the comparisons children should make, not to what their friends can or can't do.

There are plenty of challenges ahead for today's children and teenagers. How they handle those challenges will come down to their mindset. We may not be able to equip them with all the skills and knowledge they'll need to face the future, but we can give them a hand to get their mindset right.

Have a think about your own mindset. Are you modelling a growth approach to life and optimism? Could you change your perspective to be more hopeful and open to opportunities to learn?

In an age of information and technology, thinking skills could be what gives kids the edge in the marketplace.

Taken from “The GenZ Handbook by Rachel Doherty”.

Bernie McMullen, Chaplain
Email: bmcmu27@eq.edu.au

SCHOOL BASED NURSE

News from the School Based Youth Health Nurse

Movember

For many men November becomes Movember. You might have a Father, Brother, Uncle, or male you know who starts the month clean-shaven but by the end of the month is supporting a full moustache. The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused solely on Men’s health. Through the month of November Men (& Women – Mo Sistas) raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male mental health.

Since its launch in Melbourne in 2003 – Movember has now become an international movement with 21 countries participating. If you want to sign up to participate or want further information on Men’s health, please check links.

Kirsten Anstey, School Based Youth Health Nurse
Email: admin@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Sports Director Report

MS Swimathon

A fantastic group of Centenary State High school students took part in the MS Swimathon on Sunday 28th October at the Jindalee pool. They gave up their whole Sunday to swim non-stop from 6am to 6pm, swimming a total of 780 laps (nearly 40km), raising $1707 (the team goal was $1000), with the event today raising $13,915 for MS Queensland. This was a massive effort, especially from such young people and the best part was seeing them organise themselves, supporting each other with great teamwork and most importantly having heaps of fun! The team with the most laps swam was made up of mostly adults and swam 820 laps - so our team did an awesome job! This amazing group of students called their team "The Whales" and the students were:

Bethany Morrison (team captain), Evan Longmire, Freya- Grace Hellmuth, Makayla Renouf, Isaac Walters, Matthew Welch, Matthew Cradick, Neve Longmire, Bronte Morrison and Jake Williams (helping out at the end!).

They are an absolute credit to the school.

Awards Night

Centenary SHS Annual Awards Ceremony saw students being recognised for their sporting achievements. Congratulations to all award recipients. Centenary SHS was extremelly privelaged to have Trae Williams present the sports awards reciepients with their certificates. Trae Williams shot to prominence when in 2014 he won a bronze medal at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. It was the first men’s 100m medal by an Australian at a global meet since 1956. He competed at the 2016 IAAF world juniors progressing to the 200m semi-final and assisting the 4x100m relay to a fourth placing. In 2017, in his first year as a senior, he took the national 100m crown and returned to the Bahamas for the World Relays where the team placed an outstanding fourth to qualify for the IAAF World Championships. Every time he stepped on the track from Australia Day onwards he equalled or bettered his PB. Trae’s holds the 100m national title with a PB of 10.10. This represented the fastest time by an Australian for 11 years. Trae also represented Australia at the Commonwealth games held earlier this year.

Junior and Senior Sportsperson of the year

The Junior Sportsperson for 2018 was awarded to Olivia Boyd. Throughout 2018 she participated in the following sports:

• Centenary SHS Gala Day Representative – Touch Football
• Centenary SHS Gala Day Premier – AFL
• Age Champion- Athletics
• Age Champion – Cross Country
• All Schools Athletics
• Northern District Eagles Representative – Cross Country
• Northern District Eagles Representative – Hockey
• Metropolitan West Representative – Athletics

Olivia is a very gifted athlete that demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. She has trained extremely hard in her chosen sports and the hard work and dedication definitely paid off.

The Senior Sportsperson for 2018 was awarded to Jake Knight and Michael Melvin. Both students participated in their chosen sports at the highest level and both earned this prestigious award.

Throughout 2018 Jake participated in the following sports:

• Member of the Centenary SHS Swimming Team
• Member of the Open Boys Cricket Team
• Member of the Centenary SHS Track and Field Team
• Member of the Open Boys AFL Team - Premiers
• Member of the Open Boys Touch Football Team
• Member of the Open QLD AllSchools Touch Football Team
• Member of the Regional Touch Football Team
• AFL Official at the National Trials

Throughout 2018 Michael participated in the following sports:

• Member of the Centenary SHS Soccer Team
• Member of the Open Boys Touch Football Team
• Member of the Northern District Eagles Open Boys Soccer Team
• Member of the QLD AllSchools Athletics Team
• Member of the Open QLD AllSchools Touch Football Team
• Age Champion Cross Country
• Age Champion Athletics
• Member of the Regional Track and Field Team
• Member of the Regional Cross Country Team

House of the year

During the lunchbreaks the house captains have been running a very successful Interhouse Competition. The students have been thoroughly enjoying participating in sport during the breaks and the house captains have been doing a wonderful job coordinating the events. Students have competed in basketball and futsal.

The house of the year is awarded to the house with the most points accumulated from the Interhouse Carnivals and from the lunchtime competitions. Congratulations to Curragundi for winning 2018 Champion House of the Year.

Touch Football

Centenary SHS has two teams entered into an open boy’s and U/15 boys touch football competition that compete every Friday night at Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill. Both teams are extremely committed to training sessions each week and to the weekly games. Both teams are doing very well and are proving to be very competitive. U/15 team plays at 7.20 and the Open Boys play at 8.10pm if you are ever interested in coming out and supporting Centenary SHS Touch Football Teams. There is also a double header on Sunday 12th November where both teams will play two games.

Swimming Carnival

Centenary SHS will be holding an Interhouse Swimming Carnival on Thursday 6th December 2018 in Week 9. Permission forms have been sent home with students as well as being emailed. Please ensure that your student returns this form ASAP to their HG teacher. The day will be filled with a lot of novelty events as well as competitive races. It is a fantastic way to finish the year and we hope to see all Year 7, 8 and 9 students there!

Tamara Nasalio, Sports Director
Email: tnasa1@eq.edu.au

JUNIOR SECONDARY

Y-Lead – CLASS Leadership

On the 30th of October Year 5 students from Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Jindalee, and Darra, along with selected Year 8 students from Centenary, came together to participate in an educational leadership program called Y-Lead. Throughout the day we had the opportunity to meet and interact with different people and got to learn about others. All while we were developing fundamental leadership skills.

Our first activity of the day was to find ourselves a buddy from a different school. With this buddy we completed some activities and got to ask them some questions and really get to know them. We were then separated into two larger groups to go and participate in team building games for the rest of the morning. My favourite game was a unique version of cops and robbers that encouraged us to think quickly and utilise our team. Later that afternoon we found our buddy from the morning and joined up with another pair to do a public speaking exercise. We took it in turns to give one minute speeches about a variety of different topics. We also learnt a structure that assisted us to plan our speech quickly on the spot.

This program taught me and others leadership and self-confidence skills we will need for life and possible future roles. We learnt how to interact with others confidently, use our team to our advantage and be role models for the younger children. Personally I benefitted from working with the younger children and seeing how they function, work, and learn. I have participated in this program for three years now (Years 5, 7, and 8) and it has helped me and my leadership skills develop greatly.

Olivia Boyd Year 8

Sallyann Griffith, Deputy Principal (Years 7, 8, International & Exchange)
Email: sgrif88@eq.edu.au

Angela McKay, HOD Junior Secondary
Email: amcka18@eq.edu.au

SENIOR SCHOOLING

Senior Schooling News

Year 13: Employment Opportunities Post-School

We strongly encourage Year 12 or those students interested in moving into full-time employment to take advantage of the many opportunities being advertised through the school. Please encourage your student to check with Mr Homer (ahome5@eq.edu.au) or Ms Raven (arave7@eq.edu.au) for advertised positions. There are many wonderful apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities across a variety of trades and industry areas, including plastering, tiling, business administration, child care, carpentry, boiler making, estimating and bricklaying. These will continue to be advertised on notices. Your student has been encouraged to provide us with a private email address if they are interested in receiving updates regarding jobs, apprenticeship opportunities etc in 2019.

Year 12

As the 12’s edge closer to finishing the year, students should remain focussed and organised to meet the challenges that lay ahead over the next week. This includes completing all course work required to gain the QCE and remaining aware of their obligations as part of their continuing enrolment. Students have also been reminded to check their Student Connect account, using their LUI and password as a login in preparation for the following:

• Wednesday 14th November: QCS results amiable in Student Connect Account
• Saturday 15th December: Year 12 results available (including QCE, OP, FPs etc) in Student Connect Account
• QTAC Offers:

(https://www.qtac.edu.au/key-dates-fees) Accessed 30/10/2018)

Students have been reminded to see me urgently if they need to reset their Student Connect accounts.

Labour Market Information

The Department of Jobs and Small Business carries out research to identify skill shortages in the Australian labour market. The department publishes the results of its research as state, territory and national overview reports and lists; occupational cluster reports (grouping similar occupations); and individual occupational reports. For labour market and other occupations related information, visit:

For information about subsidised training lists, please visit:

National Skills Needs List:

Year 11

QCS and Transition Preparation began in earnest this Term and all Year 11 students are required to participate in the school’s STEP program every Wednesday during Lesson 4. The program has been designed to maximise student’s success in Year 12 and beyond. Students have been reminded that attendance at each session over Trimester 1 & 2 in 2019 is mandatory. Our school provides an outstanding QCS & Transition program, delivered by a group of experienced and committed staff who are dedicated to ensuring that all of our students achieve more. Please support us by ensuring your student’s attendance at these lessons every Wednesday afternoon.

As a general rule, we recommend senior students “invest in themselves” by completing at least 3 hours of educational activities (i.e. homework, assignments, study, reading etc) each evening (15 hours each week a minimum). At least 1 hour per week of their own time should be set aside for revision of skills required for a successful QCS result.

Year 11 Practice QCS Test Friday 30th November

Year 11 students undertaking the OP pathway will be sitting a practice Short Response Test on Friday 30th November (final day). Attendance is mandatory for those students wishing to sit the QCS test in 2019.

Year 10 Work Experience & Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Over 260 Year 10 students participated in our school’s work experience program during the last Week of Term 3 as part of the school’s transition to senior program. Overall, feedback from employers was outstanding and students are to be commended for their superb efforts. A very big thank you to Jo Cunneen for and outstanding job getting the necessary paperwork completed.

Students will complete work toward a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways during STEP classes, beginning Term 1 2019. A certificate II qualification will provide 4 core credits toward the QCE and prepare them to engage in a 21st Century workforce, regardless of pathway chosen. Attendance at these sessions will be mandatory.

QCS Extra Support Classes (Years 10 & 11)

We are offering students in Extension and Core Maths classes extra tuition every Thursday from 3:30pm and concluding by 4:30pm, in the RC. We strongly encourage all students in Maths B and C to attend.

Careers Options Bulletin (All Year Levels)

Please ensure you are checking the Careers Options Bulletin (for upcoming events, university and career advice as well as scheduled Open Days). Visit the link below and sign in using the school access code: cent2018

School based Traineeships/Apprenticeships

Please continue to check for opportunities across a variety of industries such as Business Administration, Trade, Retail and Hospitality. These positions are advertised on school notices. Students should visit us in HE01 for further information.

A Year 10 Work Experience Reflection

During the first week back from the holidays, I was lucky enough to undertake my work experience at the CSIRO precinct at Dutton Park. Although the work done there is often very difficult and complex, requiring years of study to understand, my employer took the time to walk me and a group of other trainees through the basics of computer sciences, and we were given topics to study outside of our hours. One of the main topics we discussed was the Turing machine, an invention theorised by Alan Turing which represented how all computers work. We also looked at the history of computers, the meaning of artificial intelligence and how this applied to driverless cars and, finding the most efficient way to solve problems. We also spent a great deal of time solving logic problems given to us, and I became good friends with other trainees and our employer. It was a great experience, and I am now considering this a possible career option.

(Dru Callaghan)

Angela Raven, Senior Schooling
Email: arave7@eq.edu.au

FACULTIES

ENGLISH

News from English

I am pleased to report that we had a number of students who achieved Distinctions and High Distinctions in the ICAS English and Writing Competitions this year. The following students were presented with their certificates on Assembly recently:

Congratulations to all students. Whatever your result, you should all be very proud of your efforts and achievement.

The QDU Year 7 Debating competition has now finished for the year. We entered six teams this year, each enjoying a few wins throughout the competition. Our Year 12 team and one of the Year 7 teams made it through to the first round of the finals. Most importantly, our students learned a great deal and grew in confidence and skill. Coaches Ms Hyndman, Ms Gummow, Mr Levey and Ms George all worked hard with their teams throughout the year and I want to thank them for their efforts. I hope our students will continue to build on their debating skills next year and that we will have even more student interest in this fun and challenging activity.

This year, for the first time, we had a group of students enter the English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking competition. Ms Long did a wonderful job preparing and supporting the students:

On Tuesday 23th October, Laura Le Fevre, Brady Peut, Simryn Gounder, Holly Lightbody and Ebony Niethe presented to an audience of students, parents and university lecturers a speech inspired by Winston Churchill. These five students represented our school with passion. Simryn and Ebony were asked to perform at the final round, this time presenting not only a prepared speech but also speaking on an unknown topic with five minutes preparation. Once again the students performed outstandingly, speaking with a maturity well beyond their years.

Elizabeth Long

We are almost at the end of the year. Students in all year levels are busily working on their final pieces of assessment and soon teachers will be swallowed up in marking and moderating. Every student in every year level should be putting in their very best effort in order to achieve the best results possible. One final push, and then we can all go on holidays.

Finally, congratulations and farewell to our departing Year 12 students. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with you this year and to watch you develop into such amazing young adults. I wish you the very best for the future. Learn how to balance work and play as you move into your adult lives. Be active citizens. You have a voice. Use it for good.

Angela Maguire, English HOD
Email: amagu7@eq.edu.au

THE ARTS

Presentation Night

Well done to all of our performers on the evening, and congratulations to all of the students who received Cultural Awards on Presentation Evening.

Recipients of gold awards this year were:

Year 12: Alexis Csanyi-Vo, Radu Csanyi-Vo. Isabelle Djordjevic. Jamie Gu, Joshua Hansberry, Emma Hosegood, Kyle Leyden, Lucy McKellar, Caity McMahon, Nina Sarapa, Riley Van den Broek, Jenna White, Zac Williams, Holly Wilson
Year 11: Chloe Hacker, Lara McGahan
Year 10: Aria Daniels, Chelsea Johnson, Katie Lee Spresser
Year 9: Kimberley Holmes, Bethany Nairn
Year 7: Kaitlyn Allan

Congratulations also to all of our year 11 and 12 subject award winners.

Year 12 Dance Nina Sarapa
Year 12 Dance in Practice Mya Ernst
Year 12 Drama Ranim Ali
Year 12 Drama in Practice Madison Clark
Year 12 Film, Television & New Media Thomas Bedford
Year 12 Film, Television & New Media Jamie Gu
Year 12 Music Isabelle Djordjevic
Year 12 Visual Art Isabelle Djordjevic
Year 12 Visual Art in Practice Natasha Burmeister
Year 12 Music Extension Jenna White
Year 12 Instrumental Music Brass Benson Chin
Year 12 Instrumental Music Percussion Radu Csanyi-Vo
Year 12 Instrumental Music Strings Caity McMahon
Year 12 Instrumental Music Strings Majurran Vimalan
Year 12 Instrumental Music Woodwind Jenna White
Year 11 Dance Isla Maraca
Year 11 Dance in Practice Mahalia Jeffrey-Davies
Year 11 Drama Chloe Hacker
Year 11 Drama in Practice Amir Karami
Year 11 Film, Television & New Media Lateisha Kennewell
Year 11 Music Lara McGahan
Year 11 Visual Art Ella Loney
Year 11 Visual Art in Practice Taylah Mason
Year 11 Instrumental Music Brass Alex Knowles
Year 11 Instrumental Music Strings Samantha McKay
Year 11 Instrumental Music Woodwind Joshua Rosen

Excellence in the Arts Prize

The recipient of the top Cultural Award is never an easy task with so many outstanding students doing wonderful things in the school. This year the award went to Year 12 student Jenna White who has been strongly involved in many extra-curricular activities in and out of the school. Congratulations on an outstanding year in the arts Jenna!

The winner of the Junior Excellence in the Arts award went to Year 9 student Kimberley Holmes who has been heavily involved in the instrumental, choral, and performance plus programs. Congratulations Kimberley!

Year 12 Results

We recently had our Year 12 results go through the process of verification with The QCAA. Our arts students have achieved some outstanding results across all of our subjects, with every student who has completed their subject receiving a Sound Achievement and above. Our percentage of Very High Achievements and High Achievements has been outstanding with all subjects achieving the school target of 60% and above.

Congratulations to all of our students and their teachers.

Mark Watkins, A/The Arts HOD
Email: mwatk16@eq.edu.au

YEAR LEVEL COORDINATORS

Year 12 Report

At the time of writing, our Year 12 students have just finished celebrating their final “regular” day of school. We began the day with a BBQ breakfast, and finished the day with a waterplay session featuring one giant slide, 500 water balloons and 260 students thrilled to cool off after a sweaty day. It was great fun! Thanks to all of the students for their wonderful behaviour, and to groundskeepers John Pitt and Terry O’Brien for their mammoth contributions.

It’s been a very emotional time, with students regularly dissolving into tears and embracing their friends. Some students are finding it very hard to let go. Please be mindful of your son/daughter’s state of mind during this time.

By the time you read this, EXAM BLOCK, FORMAL and MYSTERY TOUR will be finished, and GRADUATION is imminent. Hopefully we will all make it through unscathed!

Thanks for your support over the past two years. It has been an absolute pleasure to be the Year Level Co-ordinator of this amazing cohort. Best wishes to all – graduates and parents – as these young people enter the next phase of their lives.

Terry Oberg, Year 12 Coordinator
Email: tober11@eq.edu.au

Year 10 Report

Welcome to the last few weeks of Term 4. The Year 10s will soon be enjoying very their first 8-week summer break. The exam block is currently scheduled for Monday to Wednesday of Week 8. This means that no classes will run over this three-day period. Students are only required to come to school when they have an exam. Once the exam timetable is finalised, parents and students will be notified of any changes to the current schedule. At this stage, all students are expected to return for normal classes on Thursday 29th. The most important dates are summarised below.

Students recently had an opportunity to forget about the serious side of school by spending a HG lesson competing in some interhouse activities. It was an extremely hot day, but thanks to the two giant fans in the SRC, students managed to ‘dodge’ balls in relative comfort. Moolanda house was victorious in the day with 90 points for their yearly house tally. Congratulations!

Classes for 2019 are currently being finalised and much work has gone reviewing year 10s’ subject selections from SET Planning. We will begin in Week 1 2019 making sure that students are comfortable with their choices. I will be working closely with Angela Raven, as Head of Senior School in monitoring students’ progress, ensuring that all students are tracking toward their individual goals over the course of the next two years.

Auf Wiedersehen is German for “until we see each other again” and we had reason to say this with flowers and a gift to Kelsey Oakes in Week 5, as she will be on maternity leave for the foreseeable future. Even though we will miss her here at Centenary, on behalf of you all and the Year 10 cohort, I would like to wish her and her family all the very best!

Although at the time of writing this, there is still a long way to go before the school year formally ends, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very joyous and restful Christmas Break!

Please contact your student’s HG teacher (or me) if you have concerns regarding the welfare of your son or daughter.

**Planned Year 10 Exam Block: Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th November (all day)
Classes resume: Thursday 29th November
Last Day of Term 4 (Year 10s): 30th November
Day 1 Term 1 (Year 11) Tuesday 29th January 2019

Debra Mansini, Year 10 Coordinator
Email: Dmans17@eq.edu.au

Year 8 Report

We have had a busy 5 weeks in Year 8. One of the focuses for this term has been Year 9 subject selection. It was great to see so many parents attend our parent information night in Week 3. I was incredibly impressed with the diligence of the students in completing their subject selection, with only a handful of students not completing by the deadline.

After a long wait, it is with great pleasure to announce the Junior School Captains and Junior Vice Captains for 2019:

Junior School Captains: Alisi–Keti Fangaloka and Cole O’Brien
Junior School Vice Captains: Ebony Niethe and James Turner-Fry

The captains did a fantastic job announcing during the Presentation night last week. I was a very proud Year Level Coordinator back stage watching them approach the task with dedication and professionalism. I look forward to seeing what they do in the roles next year. It was great to see so many Year 8 students receiving awards on presentation night. I am constantly in awe of the talented group of students in this cohort.

Last week 23 Year 8 students were invited to attend the Y-Lead Leadership day. The day saw Year 5’s from the local primary schools engaging in activities along with our students, investigating what makes a great leader. The students got to examine their own leadership qualities, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. A great day was had by the students involved.

Kate George, Year 8 Coordinator
Email: Kgeor38@eq.edu.au

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