Centenary State High School
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1 Moolanda Street
Jindalee QLD 4074
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15 October 2020 Volume 22 Number 9

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

PRINCIPAL

News from the Principal

Welcome back to Term 4 to all members of the Centenary SHS community. I trust that all our students have had a relaxing break and are ready for the challenges of Term 4. The advent of the new senior assessment system has brought changes to both our Year 11 and 12 students in respect to work flow across the year. Both cohorts enter high demand assessment periods early in the term, with Year 11s commencing a Unit 2 Exam Block in Week 1 and Year 12s undertaking their External Assessment Block from Week 4. The Year 12s sat a Mock Block late last term and the feedback from these formative exams should provide strong support to our students as they prepare their study regimen over the next few weeks.

End of Term 3

We finished last term in a flurry of co-curricular activity. It was pleasing to see interschool sport up and running again, with our Gala Days and Metro Finals and witnessing so many students getting involved in the life of the school through sport. Our participation rates in the various sport on offer is high which it a testament to both the enthusiasm of staff and students.

Our Year 10s enjoyed the final week of term on Work Experience or Community Projects. We appreciate that learning is not restricted to what takes place within classroom walls. The change in learning environment is timed to inform student decision making before they engage in the Senior Curriculum.

Facility Development

The in-fill project on the Senior Learning Centre nears completion with the additional classroom space a welcome addition to the school. The flexible room design will be particularly useful in the senior exam blocks ahead.

An additional two level classroom fronting Moolanda St, is expected to be constructed in 2021. This facility will allow us to further develop purpose built teaching spaces for the Arts.

Despite the lack of rain over recent months the school grounds are holding up well and are a credit to our groundsman Terry O’Brien and his support staff. The team have constructed a number of seating structures around the school that are being well used by students.

Staffing

We welcome Martina Bennet (Maths/Science) back for the new term and we farewelled Alison Spencer (Economics/Spanish) at the end of Term 3.

Congratulations to Matalena Daniels and Catherine Davidson who were both short listed for the Queensland College of Teachers 2020 TEACHX awards! Both teachers were nominated in the Excellence in Beginning to Teach category and have made outstanding contributions to the school and wider community in their relatively short time in teaching.

Electronic Devices

The student use of mobile phones in the school is a privilege. My belief is that the advantages of mobile phone use in the school setting, outweighs the obvious disadvantages. Mobile phones however need to be used responsibly and must not compromise the learning environment of the school. To that end mobile phones need to be on silent and out of sight during class time. Accessories such as ear phones are not to be worn around the school as it limits an individual’s ability to hear directions.

Uniform Update

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 Success

Congratulations to Alisha Vo in Year 12 who is Excellence Winner in this year’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art.

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

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

News from the Deputy Principals

Year 12 External Assessment

All Year 12 students are completing the final preparations for their external assessment. The External Exam Block for General subjects starts on Monday 26 October 2020. The External Exam Block Timetable is attached below.

The introduction of external assessment in General subjects is a key feature of the new QCE system. To give school communities a sense of what external assessment will be like, the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has published sample papers for all students and parents to access on its website at the link below: The sample papers can be found in the Assessment tab on each syllabus page.

https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects

Students are currently working with their teachers on the feedback provided by the Mock Exams completed before the holidays. This will provide students with valuable, specific information to sharpen their focus before the external exam.

Year 12 Subjects – Final Results Procedures

There have been a number of queries lately around the impact on the subject result for General subjects with the removal of one Internal Assessment.

The QCAA has developed a very informative and easy to read guide, which outlines how exit results are achieved. It is important to note that the external exams will still contribute the same percent towards the overall result. The QCAA will use scaling processes to adjust the overall contribution of the two internal assessment items towards the overall exit result. The QCAA guide can be found below.

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

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

Deb McIntyre, Deputy Principal (Years 7 & 8, ATSI & EALD)
Email: dmcin49@eq.edu.au

Anna Petrie, Deputy Principal (Years 9 & 10)
Email: apetr0@eq.edu.au

Kelsey Oakes, Deputy Principal (Strategic Projects)
Email: koake10@eq.edu.au

PRESENTATION EVENTS 2020

It’s time to celebrate the hard work, dedication and achievements of our students!

The Presentation Events of 2020 will take on a new look due to current COVID-19 restrictions. In place of the usual Presentation Evening we will be hosting a number of events to recognise and celebrate student achievements.

Thursday 22 October (8.55am – 11.30am) Senior School Awards Presentation

Attended by students in Years 10 - 12 and selected staff (no parents in attendance)

Thursday 22 October (12noon – 3pm) Junior School Awards Presentation

Attended by students in Years 7 - 9 and selected staff (no parents in attendance)

Friday 23 October- 6.30 pm - Major Awards Presentation Event

Attended by Major Award winners, invited parents and staff

Invitations to be sent to parents and students of Major Award winners

Other changes to Awards this year include:

  • Academic awards: the introduction of Platinum awards to recognise students who achieve straight A’s
  • No bronze awards this year
  • Sporting and Cultural awards will be standard. Please note: no gold, silver or bronze
  • There are some changes to Major Awards
  • The Senior Dux for 2020 will be announced in 2021 due to changes to QCAA Senior Assessment processes. There will be a 2020 Year 12 Highest Achiever award presented in 2020.
  • All academic, sporting and cultural awards will be displayed on the resource centre windows and outside the sports centre (sports awards only). Senior subject awards will be displayed from Term 4, Week 3.
  • Only invited parents will be able to attend the major awards presentation event. Unfortunately, parents are unable to attend any other presentation event due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Deb McIntyre, Deputy Principal (Years 7 & 8, ATSI & EALD)
Email: dmcin49@eq.edu.au

BUSINESS MANAGER

News from the Business Manager

Clearance Forms

Recently all Year 12s were issued with the “2020 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 2021.

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.

Please note: Year 10s and Year 11s will be issued forms at the end of October. Years 7, 8 and 9 Clearance Forms will be issued in early November.

The following important deadlines apply :

Outstanding Items

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

Outstanding Fees

31 July

31 July

31 July

SRS Agreement Form -2021

13 November

13  ovember

N/A

Unexplained Absentee Notes

13 November

13 November

23 October

Musical Equipment

13 November

13 November

23 October

Locker cleared out & padlock returned

13 November

13 November

23 October

Texts & Other Resources by due date unless needed for assessment *

18 November

18 November

23 October

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

NOTE FORMAL & MYSTERY TOUR ATTENDANCE: A condition for attendance to the FORMAL and/or MYSTERY TOUR is the return of the completed 2020 Clearance Form.

Office Closure Times for Counter Payments

The office will be closed for over-the-count payments from 20 November 2020 and will re-open Tuesday, 19 January 2021. In the closure period, invoices can be paid by any of the BPOINT options.

Statements

Thank you to the families who have paid the 2020 school fees. Your payments are greatly appreciated and go directly to enhancing the learning of your child/children.

For those families who have not yet paid, a “Debtor Statement” for school fees will be processed, and parents/carers will receive these either by email or by post shortly. This statement is an overview of previous single invoices that have already been forwarded.

Please note that no action is required for a credit adjustment, this will appear as a negative amount on a statement. If you have not received a statement this indicates that there are no outstanding fees.

Parent/Carer Experiencing Financial Difficulties

A parent/carer wishing to participate in the Student Resource Scheme and experiencing financial hardship is encouraged to contact the Business Manager to discuss how their financial obligations can be met throughout the school year, or to negotiate alternative arrangements that may be available to accommodate their individual circumstances. All discussions will be held in the strictest confidence.

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

LEARNING ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

News from Learning Assistance

The last leg of Term 3 had the Learning Assistance Aides working hard to ensure all exams taken with us, junior and senior, were organised and ran smoothly for our students. It is fantastic to have such a positive reaction to the new space we are using for our senior exams in the Home Economics block. With the addition of a new room we were able to provide our students with a comfortable learning space during DIAL (Drop-In-And-Learn) and a great room for our supervised exams. As well as being a place to assist with students’ education, the new DIAL room can be used as a safe space during break times to take some time out of the day to withdraw and refresh for the remainder of the school day. Hopefully, the remainder of the year we see students utilising this space and helping us to create a more suitable area for our students. The Learning Assistance team alongside our students are available and ready to take on the challenges Term 4 has in store. We are looking forward to seeing students in our new space.

Diana Huber, Learning Assistance Coordinator
Email: dhube1@eq.edu.au

A&TSI COORDINATOR

News from our A&TSI Coordinator

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island student support program is excited to announce that we are entering the consultation and planning phase to design, build and landscape a beautiful Sacred Yarning Circle at the school. This project aims to build collaboration with many Aboriginal people who hold relevant knowledge, expertise and interest in the elements of cultural knowledge, cultural practices, Yuggera language, native plants for food, medicine and textiles, and landscaping elements, including Elders and Traditional Owners. We invite any parents and community members with interest, knowledge or experience to contact us. This project will provide an invaluable set of physical and cultural resources to build the cultural knowledge and safety of not only our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students, but of the entire school community.

In further exciting news, we are extremely proud of Year 11 student, Deacon Ward, who has just been awarded a QATSIF Transurban Paiabun Kurumba STEM Scholarship to support his studies through Year 11 and 12. In addition to the financial endowment, a Transurban Queensland team member from Deacon’s preferred STEM field of interest will act as a mentor and he will be invited to a series of work experience days and career development opportunities. What a fantastic opportunity for a wonderful student!

Angela Duncombe, A&TSI Coordinator
Email: adunc62@eq.edu.au

GUIDANCE

News from the Guidance Officers

Managing Stress

If there is one thing we all are exposed to, to a greater or lesser extent in our lives, it is stress. From the newborn to the elderly stress takes different forms but the actual reaction on our minds and bodies is similar. The feeling is uncomfortable, and at times unmanageable without a helping hand.

Stress is an important feeling though. For babies being distressed will get an adults response, and hopefully action to eliminate the stress. If exams didn’t provide some level of stress then most students may not put the extra effort in to achieve. Stress can initiate change, help us focus on the task at hand, and in some cases even save our lives. Allowing stress to build up can cause us to lose focus on the positives, keep us from concentrating, and cause bodily injury and even loss of life. The important thing is acknowledging that we will have stressful times but we also can take control over our stressors.

Did you know? Managing stress is all about taking charge: of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.

The first thing to do is to identify what is causing your stress. When you pinpoint the main causes then seek healthy ways to manage and cope with stress, but remember they all require change. You can either change the situation or change your reaction. When deciding which option to choose, it’s helpful to think of the four As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept ie. how can I avoid the stress, what needs to be done to alter the stress, what can I do to adapt to the stress, can I accept what is causing the stress and move on.

Here are some tips:

  • Keep a diary and write down feelings, stressors – focus on the four As. It helps to get the stress out of the head and on to paper to help make sense of it. Often solutions crop up when the mind it clear
  • Think about how you cope with stress and is it helping or contributing to more stress eg. smoking/ excess drinking actually causes the body to feel stressed, as does an unhealthy diet
  • Choose healthy ways of coping with stress eg. exercise, time out to think, talking to others, relaxation, seeking medical help
  • Focus on the big picture – envisage a future without the stressors. What will it look like? What do you need to do to get to that stage?
  • Know your limitations – adapt as needed, seek help as required.
  • Make time for fun and laughter – stress can be all consuming but doing things that are fun puts life in perspective

Adapted from:

Stress Management- How to Reduce, prevent, and Cope with Stress -: helpguide.org
Stress Management Tips:
http://www.stressmanagementtips.com/tips.htm

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

Mistakes – some of these are of no real consequence, such as forgetting to put sugar in someone’s coffee, but other mistakes can have far reaching results. Wrong actions taken can leave some people with feelings of great shame and embarrassment that can last for years.

What about you? Do you have big regrets that are weighing you down? If you do, please consider the following:

Your past errors do not define who you are now. If you determine that you will learn from your mistakes, those lessons learnt will be the things that shape you into a wiser, more mature and reliable individual.

You are not a fool because you made a mistake – everybody makes mistakes. You are only a fool if you don’t learn from your past errors.

Admit and acknowledge what you have done wrong and make any adjustments to your behaviour that may be necessary to ensure that those wrongs are not repeated. You will then be free to let go of the past and move forward to a brighter future.

A message from Chappy Bernie,

During this time, take the time to stay in contact with your friends. Below is some important guides to doing this.

Stay connected with friends

While restrictions are slowly being lifted, we are still spending a lot of time at home. That can mean feeling both crowded and lonely. It can also be a serious challenge if it’s not a safe space for everyone.

Some of us have also lost casual jobs that gave us important independence.

Although it’s a relief to be able to start seeing our friends again, many of us can only hang out in restricted numbers and we still can’t get too close to each other. So, it could still be a while before we can return to activities that usually break up the boredom, like hanging out with heaps of friends at parties, playing sport with mates and going on proper dates.

If you are trying to stay connected online until restrictions end, you may want to mix things up with one of these activities:

Organise a virtual catchup. Seems like a no-brainer but this is the most important. Schedule time each week where you and your friends can all come together and video chat to catch up on what everyone’s been up to.

Start a fitness or dance challenge with friends. Never thought you’d be up for learning a choreographed dance on TikTok? Think again! Challenge your mates to learn the same dance or test another physical skill like doing push ups — against the clock in a group chat.

Get creative and learn something new. Social distancing has definitely not been easy but it’s important to try turn it into a positive. Will you ever get this much time to yourself again? Maybe not. So, take the time to deep dive into something that really interests you and that you might not be able to learn at school. Hey, that’s what YouTube videos are actually for! Ever wanted to learn how make music? Cook? Maybe it’s learning another language. Whatever it is, now is the time.

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

WELLBEING HUB

Mental Health Week

Our mental health is important for every single one of us, yet it is a part of our life that we can often overlook. Busy lives get in the way of us caring for our mental health, as does a fear of feeling vulnerable should we reveal our mental health challenges.

During Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) people across the state will come together through COVID-safe virtual and local events, conversations, and activities. To find out what is happening in your local area and the contact details for event organisers, visit the events page at the link below.

https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/

Statistics show that one in every two Queenslanders will experience mental illness in their lifetime. So with this knowledge, plus all the changes to people’s daily life caused by COVID-19, it’s even more important than ever that we take the time to raise awareness of mental health in 2020, encourage people to take care of themselves, and celebrate wellbeing and recovery in our community.

The theme for 2020 remains Take Time — for mental health.

Any community members who are concerned about their own or a loved one’s mental health are encouraged to speak with trusted support services, such as a GP or counselling service. At Centenary SHS students can make appointments to see staff in the Wellbeing Hub via the Student window in admin.

Other support services:

Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Lifeline – 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
ReachOut - https://au.reachout.com/

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

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

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

Kirsten Anstey, School Based Youth Health Nurse
Email: nurse.centenary@health.qld.gov.au

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Sports Director Report

Well done to all competing students in the Spring Junior Gala day last term in Week 10.

It was a highly competitive carnival with over 160 students competing. In terms of results Centenary SHS came away with numerous premiership winners –

  • Year 8 Girls AFL
  • Year 9 Girls AFL
  • Year 8 Boys AFL
  • Year 9 Boys AFL
  • Year 7 Girls Ultimate Disc
  • Year 7 Boys Ultimate Disc
  • Year 8 Boys Ultimate Disc
  • Year 9 Boys Ultimate Disc
  • Year 8 Boys Badminton

A massive thank you to all the coaching teachers for their time and commitment and for providing students with the opportunity to excel in sport.

Yours in sport,

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

Matalena Daniels, Sports Director
Email: mxdan5@eq.edu.au

JUNIOR SECONDARY

Junior Secondary News

  • Centenary welcomed students from Jindalee, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Darra and Our Lady of the Sacred Hearts in the last week of Term 3, as a part of our Transition Program. Engaging in both core and elective classes, the students were able to experience a taste of the smorgasbord on offer at CSHS.
  • Year 7, 8 and 9 students have the opportunity to embark on the path towards leadership for 2021, with their YLC conducting the application, interview and election process with their Year Level DP and myself. We’re excited looking ahead at the candidates who have nominated themselves.
  • Our first Virtual Information Evening is set for Tuesday 13 October, with log-in details allocated to enrolled students’ families.
  • Next week, I’ll be escorting 2019 Darra SS graduates back to run two Under 8 Day activities and they are absolutely thrilled to be involved.
  • Our 2021 Excel applicants have just completed their entrance exams and we’re counting down to Orientation Day on Monday 30 November 2020 for the Year 6s to come, meet their classmates and one of their core teachers or HG teachers and experience a full day with the Year 9 Mentors. Thanks to all families to promptly returned all enrolment information, allowing us to plan ahead for 2021.
  • The Junior School students will undertake an Inter-House Cup challenge on Monday and Tuesday of Week 10, providing a positive end to a year no one expected.

Looking forward to a wonderful term ahead,

Brock Germain, HOD Junior Secondary
Email: bgerm1@eq.edu.au

FACULTIES

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Junior Subject Arrangements

Year 7 and 8 Applied Technology students will notice a change in their Term 4 timetable.

Students who finished Term 3 studying Home Economics will automatically enrol into Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) and conversely, ITD students will now experience Home Economics.

Both the Year 8 and Year 7 students will change again after five weeks to another technology subject.

Year 7 and Year 8 reports will record a mark for Applied Technology which is a combined result for Home Economics and Industrial Technology and Design.

Year 6 Transition Day

During Week 10 of Term 3, Anita Ace and Rob Brown from the Applied Technology faculty, hosted two groups of Year 6 students from Jamboree Heights State School to participate in transition day.

Essentially, the Home Economics experience introduced students to the subject which included demonstrating basic skills to enable them to make Frittatas. Additionally, students were introduced to kitchen hygiene and safety, and the kitchen garden was used for a sensory activity.

The Industrial Technology and Design activity occurred in the workshop, requiring students to use tools, machines and equipment to make a wooden skill toy. A genuine interest in the activity was observed and the students displayed a willingness to comply with all safety requirements.

The sanding disc and pedestal drill were very popular with the students, despite the majority never been exposed to either piece of equipment previously.

CO2 Dragsters

The Semester 2 Year 9 Graphics and Design students have recently completed designing and constructing CO2 dragsters to compete in a knockout competition amongst their peers. It was mandatory that the dragsters satisfied specific design criteria to introduce a level of complexity and fairness to the task.

Dragsters were randomly selected and scheduled to compete in a series of elimination racers.

This semester’s CO2 dragster champion has been declared. Congratulations to Nathan Fitzgerald who destroyed all competitors he encountered. Kyle Brereton was placed second after a valiant attempt to remain competitive.

Year 7 Applied Technology

The Year 7 Applied Technology students were introduced to the thermoplastic material – acrylic and the production process – back painting. Essentially, students were required to design a geometric shape and transfer it to acrylic sheet. The acrylic sheet is protected on both sides by a layer of paper, providing an ideal surface for the positioning of the transferred pattern. A knife was passed over the lines of detail, enabling pieces of the paper pattern to be removed strategically to reveal the acrylic surface. Once exposed, the surface was painted with a desired colour. Once all aspects of the design were painted, the protective paper on the front surface was removed to uncover the complete colourful geometric shape. The students enjoyed experimenting will unique and interesting designs and unveiling their finished pattern.

Presentation Evening

The award recipients for presentation evening have been identified and I congratulate those students for their award winning performances. As Head of Department, it is most pleasing to be able to acknowledge those students who excel in effort and aspire to achieve.

Home Economics News

Throughout the term, there’s been a hive of activity within the Home Economics department.

The Year 11 Hospitality class planned, produced and delivered a take-away café to the staff of Centenary State High School. The menu consisted of pumpkin soup with home-made bread rolls – a classic winter meal, the traditional butter chicken with rice proved popular, similarly, the sweet apple crumble with home-made custard and lemon pudding. Customer reviews indicated they were extremely pleased with not only the quality of the meals but the deliberate focus on sustainable packaging. The prompt and friendly service provided by the students also received high praise.

In the junior school, recycled bags were completed by one of the Year 9 Home Economics class while the other two classes, through experimentation and sensory analysis, created their own Hamburger.

Year 10 Hospitality students are currently preparing for their Term 4 high tea assessment task. As part of this subject, students are being exposed to a variety of skills and techniques including garnishing and food presentation. It’s encouraging to watch students progressively perfect their skills and work with so much enthusiasm and dedication.

Community Project

In a previous newsletter article, I mentioned the Year 10 community programme/project.

Under my guidance, eighteen Year 10 students have been using their Wednesday STEP time to construct P-3 furniture for our neighbouring primary schools.

The tables are now complete and await scrutiny from a builder to ensure there are no issues regarding structural integrity.

Once the tables are approved, they will be delivered to their respective new homes.

Michael Tobin, Applied Technology HOD
Email: mtobi6@eq.edu.au

YEAR LEVEL COORDINATORS

Year 11 Report

The start of Term 4 will be busy for our Year 11 cohort, with their Unit 2 exam block running over parts of Weeks 1 and 2. At the beginning of Week 3, all Year 11 students will be starting their summative, Unit 3 work in all classes. This is a significant transition for the cohort, and I wish all students the best of luck.

In the second half of Term 3, a team of select students created a range of Senior Jersey designs for 2021. The entire cohort voted on their preferred jersey design. Students should receive their jerseys in the first few weeks of the 2021 school year.

A key focus for Term 4 is establishing our student leadership team for 2021. In the final weeks of Term 3, students had the opportunity to apply for School Captain, House Captain, Arts Captain and International Student Leader positions. There have been an abundance of exceptional students applying for these roles and I am certain that we will be in good hands in 2021. Final selections will be made in the first half of Term 4.

The Year 11 Student Council are currently planning an End of Year Celebration night to be facilitated at school in lieu of the semi-formal that cannot run as per normal due to COVID restrictions. More information about this will be distributed to students and parents/carers in the coming weeks.

Matt Redman, Year 11 Coordinator
Email: mredm23@eq.edu.au

P&C

News from our P&C

October News

Wow, this year is flying! Hope you all have had a relaxing break ready for the final term.

Uniform News

Our Trackpants are now back in stock. We sincerely apologise for the lengthy delay which was out of our control. For those students awaiting to exchange sizes, please bring your receipt and track pants (with tags still on) back to Mel in the Uniform shop for assistance. We are unable to exchange any worn clothing.

Reminder to all our families commencing in Year 7 in 2021, our uniform “try and buy” days are coming up next month. We still require a few volunteers on each day to help. If you can volunteer on any of the below days, even if it is just for 1 hour, please let Mel know via the below uniform shop details. Due to Covid, we will be placing a few restrictions and only allowing a few people in at a time, so please be patient whilst we get out Year 6 students ready for high school in a safe environment.

Thank you for the families that took up the opportunity to take up the offer to have their names printed on the school jackets over the school break. As the weather is now starting to heat up and jackets will be required less, you may continue to drop them into the uniform shop before close of business on Tuesday for collection the next week. If you would prefer to wait until early next year (in case of a growth spurt over the break) we strongly suggest bringing in the jacket around March ready for winter. Don’t wait until it gets cold! For further information on naming, please email Mel on uniformsales@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au.

Please help us continue with the Entertainment Book Fundraiser with the proceeds going to the Student Welfare fund. There is still plenty of savings to gain from the Entertainment Book. All books are now digital. Should you wish to purchase a book, please visit the link below.

http://www.entbook.com.au/22282k6

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 18 November at 7pm in the Resource Centre. Tea and Coffee will be available. Should you wish to attend from the comfort of your home, please email us and we will send you the link.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Sarah McDermott,
President, P&C Association

Sarah McDermott, P&C President Centenary SHS
Email: pandc@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au