6 May 2022
Volume 24 Number 3

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

PRINCIPAL

News from the Principal

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community,

Welcome to our return to Term 2. Another busy term is underway, and it commenced with our ANZAC Service at school followed by our participation in the Mount Ommaney Community Service. Our students marched, placed a wreath and our band performed a range of musical items. I'd like to particularly acknowledge Ms Fiona Harvey, the school band and student Abbey (Year 12) – all of whom performed in the rain, while sheltered under the umbrellas of kind members of the public. I was very proud of our students, they didn't miss a beat, and their efforts were greatly appreciated by the community.

Last week we were finally able to acknowledge and celebrate our 2021 outstanding Year 12 academic achievers and hold the very important induction of our 2022 student leaders. Our 2021 School Dux, Jessica Tran, spoke of the perseverance, determination and grit that she used to continue when learning was challenged by COVID-19. She spoke of the importance of support from family and teachers and encouraged all students to aim high for themselves. It was lovely to hear how our returning achievers have progressed this year at university, how they miss school and hear them speak so positively about their future and their learning plans. Our invited guests, Mr Milton Dick MP (Federal Member for Oxley), Ms Jess Pugh MP (State Member for Mount Ommaney) and Councillor Sarah Hutton (Councillor, Jamboree Ward) assisted with the induction of School Captains and Vice-Captains, Indigenous Captains, Year Level Leaders, Arts Captains, House Captains, and Debating Captains. Our Year 10 Mentors were also inducted the following day. Our School Captains and Vice-Captains Ebony, Evan, Juan and Matthew will lead this enthusiastic and committed group for the year.

Our Year 7 campers are at Tallebudgera as this newsletter is published, enjoying the beautiful weather and outdoor challenge activities that focus on team work and positive education.

Our new Year 10 Deputy Principal has started this term and we welcome Mr Cameron Webb to the Centenary SHS community. Cameron is very keen to connect with Year 10 students and their families – please take the opportunity to meet him at our Parent Teacher Night on Monday evening.

With our fresh restart this term, I would encourage all families to continue to support their student/s to keep their attendance rate high, continue with daily homework and review, and encourage reading for at least 21 minutes each night as we re-establish routines for a more settled term.

This term we start developing our next 4-year Strategic Plan for Centenary SHS. This plan guides our longer-term work, building on our current priorities and is developed considering the report from our last School Review. There will be opportunities for community input into the development of our Strategic Plan – more to come later this term.

Years 7 and 9 students undertake NAPLAN assessment next week and this year the test will be conducted online.

I look forward to seeing you at the Parent Teacher Night on Monday May 9th.

Jo Hughes, Principal
Email: admin@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

News from the Deputy Principals

2022 Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony – by Waldo Smit, Centenary SHS Junior Captain

Our 2022 Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony was held on Tuesday April 26th (finally!) after multiple postponements due to the recent floods and evolving COVID-19 situation. Nonetheless, it was wonderful to finally acknowledge our 2022 captains and leaders, Year 7 academic and instrumental scholarship recipients and the highest academic achievers from our graduating cohort of 2021.

We were lucky enough to be joined by Milton Dick MP, Federal Member for Oxley, Jess Pugh MP, State Member for Mount Ommaney and Councillor Sarah Hutton, Member of Jamboree Ward, other invited guests and our parents/carers for this important occasion in our school calendar.

It was moving and encouraging to listen to 2021 School Dux Jessica Tran reflect on her time and academic achievements while at Centenary SHS. Her words of advice and wisdom resonated, and for this, it was great to have Jessica back at Centenary SHS and rightfully acknowledge her achievements. We wish Jessica and all the other 2021 highest academic achievers all the best with their prosperous future endeavours.

2022 captains and leaders pledged the below oath:

I promise to undertake to the best of my ability all
duties required of me as a Student Leader
of Centenary State High School.
I will, in everything I undertake, keep in mind the best
interests and good name of the school.
I promise to treat with respect all teachers and
fellow students, to honour the school
and its Vision, Values and Expectations,
remembering that Quality Learning leads to
Quality Futures.

Leadership is about vision and sharing it with others. All of our leaders will this year demonstrate leadership of others, of events and of programs and we collectively hope to proudly serve the Centenary SHS community this year.

INTERNATIONAL

As the State’s fourth largest export sector, international education and training is a major contributor to the Queensland economy and supporting cultural diversity today. At Centenary SHS, we value the connection we have in this area. The International Program at Centenary SHS maintained numbers relatively well with COVID-19 disruptions since 2019, and enrolments are continually being accepted from students all over the world who wish to study with us and experience our ‘Aussie ‘culture.

In Term 1, Centenary SHS accepted an invitation to be a part of the Global School Challenge Education Queensland International (EQI) Study Tours Virtual Event. It involved a selection of Centenary SHS Year 10 students, whom volunteered, over a 4-week period including, 2 lessons a week. Collaborative efforts between the students at Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School and Centenary SHS allowed them to develop a comprehensive understanding of the ethical impacts of food waste in our society. As future leaders, this group provided recommendations on how to reduce food waste, including the better utilisation and promotion of how not to waste food. Students interviewed their peers to gain a deeper understanding of how food waste impacts their local community to develop a global solution to combat food waste. The program was rewarding for not only the overseas students, but also for our students and the recognition of our school internationally.

International will be involved in helping our International Captains support the Student Forum facilitate Multicultural Week (Term 2, Week 4). We are looking forward to promoting and supporting cultural diversity in our Centenary SHS community. We are hoping to share some dances and food!

In Week 10, Term 1, we celebrated 2022 so far, welcoming new students, celebrating the end of term and student achievements. We had a selection of food, music, Easter chocolate sharing with peers, friends and guest teachers, all enjoying the frivolities!

BUSINESS MANAGER

News from the Business Manager

Statements

Statements will be generated and emailed within the next two weeks. 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.

All fees relating to the 2022 calendar year are due by July 31st. An overview of all fees and charges can be located on our website. These documents provide a detailed explanation (by subject) of Curriculum Charges and Student Resource Scheme fees and what the school provides for each of these charges.

Please note that some subjects are only timetabled each term or semester. For these subjects, invoices will be generated as required with an email advising parents/carers of the fee. For invoices generated after the due date, a 30-day account will operate.

For more detailed information please contact the individual Head of Department or Business Manager by emailing admin@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au.

How to make a payment

Payments can be made over the counter by cash or EFTPOS (Debit Card, MasterCard or Visa), by BPOINT or QParents. BPOINT and QParents options allow parents/carers the convenience of making payments from home and alleviates the need to pay over the counter transactions in person. For more information about QParents, please refer to the school’s website.

BPOINT Option

BPOINT is an online payment system and is the preferred payment method for the Department.

This option is accessed through an internet weblink www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete which appears on all invoices and statements. This link can also be located in the Quicklinks section of our school’s website homepage. You will need the Customer Reference Number (CRN) which is printed on the bottom of your invoice/statement before payment can be processed.

When accessing the BPOINT weblink on individual invoices, all relevant information will prepopulate. Parents/carers will only be required to enter their credit or debit card details.

INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) BPOINT is also available by dialling the 1300 number provided on individual invoices. This option will only accept credit cards.

ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEBIT REGISTRATION (eDDR) BPOINT is the approved payment plan option. To set-up a payment plan, parents/carers will be required to contact the school office first.

For more information on BPOINT please refer to the school’s website.

PHONE OR COUNTER payments Options

Payments can be made at the school office, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 3:30pm. Payment options include credit and debit cards (EFTPOS), cheque and cash. Money orders are also accepted.

For payments over the phone, call the school on (07) 3373 4555, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm and we will transfer you to the IVR BPOINT 1300 dedicated phone number. Only VISA or MasterCard can be used for this process. Schools no longer accept credit card payments over the phone.

Families experiencing financial difficulty

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.

Parent/carer contact details

Parent/carer contact details are very important to us. Up-to-date and current school records enable us to send you messages, contact you if your student becomes ill or if there is an issue that needs resolving.

Our process for sending home report cards and other correspondence is now by email. By keeping your email address current, we can keep you updated and informed.

If you have moved or are moving house, changed jobs, emails or mobile phone numbers, please inform the school office via email to admin@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au .

If you wish to receive the school newsletter, please go to our school website’s Newsletter tab to subscribe, or go directly to the link: https://centenaryshs.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe . You will need to complete and submit the ‘subscribe’ form on the website.

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

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

News from Inclusive Practices

On April 21st, the Inclusion futsal team at Centenary SHS played host to Kenmore SHS’s Inclusion futsal team for a Futsal Gala Day. These Gala Days, which are held three times a year, have been a fantastic opportunity for students to experience interschool competition over a range of sports—including touch, futsal and basketball. It has always been fantastic to see how students learn skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship through these days; as well as the bond that our students and students from Kenmore SHS have developed as they have competed over various events. Although this year’s events were delayed due to COVID-19 and floods, it was great to see enthusiasm has not been dimmed!

Our team this year was ably coached by David Freeland and Will McKenna, who put the students through their paces for the last term in order to make sure we were ready for the competition that Kenmore SHS always puts up on these days. After a very competitive morning, the students from Centenary SHS held the edge when they broke for lunch. However, when it came to the final it was Kenmore who was the better side and came away with the trophy.

Afterwards, as tradition, the staff of Kenmore SHS selected both the Centenary SHS Player of the Day, as well as the Best Team Player. These awards were given to Lachlan Schmidt and Kevin Trinh respectively. Congratulations to both!

Overall the day was a great success, with students from both schools relishing the chance to catch up and take part in the day.

Agrifoods – by Sylvie Dionysus, Centenary SHS Year 12 student

During the very wet weather last term, the Agrifoods team watched a lot of YouTube videos from the channel Self Sufficient Me. Self Sufficient Me operates from the Sunshine Coast (which shares our climate) and primarily shares gardening tips and tricks. Inspired by one of these videos, the Agrifoods team began Project Hot House which involves upcycling 2-litre plastic milk bottles. The milk bottles were cut and filled with a blend of soil, compost, and perlite, and then had chilli and bean and various herb seeds planted in them. The bottles were then hung all around the potting table and will remain there until the seeds propagate, after which they will be transferred into raised garden beds and propped up by wooden stakes made for us by the Furnishings team.

Deborah McIntyre, Deputy Principal (Inclusion, ATSI/EALD)
Email: dmcin49@eq.edu.au

GUIDANCE

News from the Guidance Officers

Mental health, wellbeing and routines

Good mental health is important for a young person’s wellbeing. It can help them cope with challenges, feel good about themselves, build relationships and enjoy life. Around one in seven young people in Australia experiences mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and more than half of all mental health issues experienced in adulthood begin before the age of 14.

Some common signs parents/carers may notice about their child or adolescent who is experiencing mental health concerns include:

• difficulty sleeping
• feelings of sadness, hopelessness or worry that don’t go away
• feeling tired, irritable or upset most of the time
• frequent, unexplained outbursts of anger
• unusual fears
• feeling restless or on edge
• losing interest in things they used to enjoy
• withdrawing from friends and family
• not wanting to go to school
• trouble concentrating
• changes in eating patterns, or rapid weight gain or loss
• loss of interest or decline in school performance

Some strategies parents/carers can use to support a child or adolescent’s mental health include:

• Spending quality time together. Loving and secure relationships are important for a child’s development. Doing enjoyable activities together can benefit the whole family.
• Talking openly. Regularly ask your young person how they’re feeling. Encourage them to talk about what’s going on for them at school, and listen to their concerns.
• Exercise. Moving can help improve mental health, reducing stress and boosting your mood and energy.
• Healthy eating. A healthy diet can help support mental health. Help your child develop and maintain healthy eating habits with a well-balanced diet.
• Sleep. Getting enough quality sleep is important for mental health – so encouraging good night-time routines and relaxation before bed may help.
• Relaxation techniques. Try teaching your child some simple relaxation techniques, like breathing exercises or using a mindfulness app.
• Routines. Keeping to regular routines around morning, bedtime, and mealtimes can help create an environment that feels secure and stable.

The beginning of a new school year is exciting. It can also be an unsettling one, considering the impact of COVID-19 and our recent floods on students and families. One thing is certain, though – developing good habits and routines are essential in giving students the best start to a lifetime of learning. These short clips and/or articles from Spark their Future may be beneficial as you begin a conversation with your young person about developing good habits and routines, understanding why routines matter for growing teenage brains, and how morning routines can help your child at school.

Spark their Future also contains useful information and community resources for parents and carers.

If you have concerns or would like to discuss your student’s mental health and wellbeing, please contact our Guidance Team via email or by using the QR code.

 

Jules Cottone, Guidance Officer Years 7 & 8
Email: jcott55@eq.edu.au

 

Gayle Rausch, Guidance Officer Years 9 & 10
Email: gsutc2@eq.edu.au

 

Alethea Anthanasiov, Guidance Officer Years 11 & 12
Email: aatha1@eq.edu.au

CHAPLAIN

News from the Chaplain

Food for thought

Each day we fill our minds with new things through the movies and TV programs that we watch, the books and magazines that we read and the music that we listen to. Please don’t underestimate the effect that choices in this area of our lives can have.

Think of your mind as being a container. You can decide what to fill it with, but remember this, if you fill a container with dirt, then dirt is all that will come out of it.

What are you filling the containers of your mind with?

I have become aware of the excess time some students spend on screens. Below is an article I found from UQ that is interesting and I would like to share.

Excess screen time impacting teen mental health

Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study.

Researchers have linked harmful effects on adolescents’ mental health to screen time exceeding two hours a day for girls and four hours a day for boys.

UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan said the global study investigated data from more than 577,000 adolescents aged 13 to 15 years across 42 high-income countries.

“We found there were some benefits during the first hour of daily screen use, but detrimental effects of recreational screen use on mental wellbeing kick in after 75 minutes in girls and 105 minutes in boys,” Dr Khan said.

“Excess screen time effects can include depression, obesity, poor quality of life, unhealthy diet and decreased physical and cognitive abilities.

“Whereas regular physical activity can improve physical fitness, cardiometabolic health, bone health, academic performance, executive function, mental health and can reduce weight gain.

“Combining increased physical activity with reduced screen time showed a gradual beneficial effect on mental wellbeing across genders.

“One hour of physical activity and no more than two hours of screen time a day provided optimal mental wellbeing.”

The study findings support current recommendations in Australia of limiting electronic screen use to a maximum of two hours a day and physical activity of at least an hour a day for both boys and girls.

Screen time limits and guidelines refer to screen time for entertainment purposes and does not incorporate screen time in schools for education purposes.

“Screen use in teens has increased significantly over recent years and insufficient physical activity is highly prevalent among teens,” Dr Khan said.

“We hope the strong association between levels of screen use and physical activity co-linked with mental wellbeing can be used to reduce global mental health burden.

“This work contributes towards global debate on ‘how much is too much’ for teen screen use and builds pressure to reduce recreational screen time and increase movement for the health and wellbeing of this paediatric population.

“More opportunities for families, communities and schools need to be created to encourage adolescents to alternate screen time with physical and outdoor activities, which also provides additional benefits such as social connections and skills.”

The study was conducted in collaboration with Queen’s University and University of Ottawa, Canada; University of New South Wales and Queensland University of Technology.

The study is published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

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

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Sports Director Report

Met West swimming trials

The following students from Centenary SHS competed at the Swimming State Championships from March 24th to 27th at the Chandler Aquatic Centre.

Neve Longmire
Rihanna Byrne
Alex Byrne
Jackson Owen
Mary Swanson
Raphael Wenceslao
Mia Redman
Charlotte Roberts

All swimmers performed outstandingly and many achieved personal best times. It is amazing to see so many students working hard in their chosen sport and achieving such a high level of representation.

Queensland selections

Congratulations to both Jackson Rampton and Neve Longmire for their outstanding performances at the Queensland Secondary Schools Swimming Championships at Chandler. Both swimmers have now qualified to represent Queensland. Centenary SHS’s first Olympian was Grant Irvine, who specialised in the stroke of Butterfly, just like Jackson.

Jackson won gold in the 200m Butterfly and bronze in both the 50m and 100m Butterfly. To make these feats is amazing, considering Jackson is only 6 months into his rehab after a knee reconstruction.

Neve placed 3rd in the 50m Freestyle, winning a Bronze and qualifying for the QLD team. Neve had a full plate, competing in two relays, both finishing in 3rd place. She also competed in the 50m Butterfly and 50m Breaststroke and achieved personal best times in both. Neve also qualified for the Queensland team in the 100m Freestyle event.

Northern District sports trials

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Northern District Eagles in their chosen sport:

10 – 12 Years Boys Rugby League

Raiden Tapuai
Carter Nasalio
Quinton Mazungunye

16 – 18 Years Boy Basketball

Noah Hazelman

13 – 16 Years Boys Football

Oliver Fleming
Cade Whitty
Dean Cogan
Hugo Neale
Zac Ahmed

17 – 18 Years Boys Football

Ryan Campbell
Hoang Le
Keshav Singh
Jinrex Ensico
Josh Peut
Isaac Blake
Rishab Prasad

Met West selection

Congratulations to Raiden Tapuai who was selected in the 10 – 12 Years Boys Met West Rugby League team.

Congratulations to Quinton Mazungunye who was selected in the 13 – 15 Years Boys Met West Rugby League team.

All players will compete later in the year at their State Championship Tournaments.

Athletics State Championships

Sophie Dunne competed at the recent State Championships and finished with the following results:

2nd in U16 Shot Put
6th in U16 Javelin (new PB)
6th in U16 Discus

Congratulations to Olivia Boyd who recently competed for Queensland in 3000m and the 3000m Steeple Chase. In the 3k, she finished with a PB of 10m05s and 8th in Australia!! In the Steeple, Olivia finished in 9th.

Fortunately, with the re-scheduling of the School Cross Country, Olivia was able to compete in that also, albeit slightly fatigued from Nationals the day before, and took out the win there too.

Photo Credit: Michael Thomas Sports Photography

Cross Country

In Week 10 last term, we held our annual Cross Country carnival. This year’s event was an interesting one, with wet weather resulting in the postponement of the event by two days and the cancellation of the Fun Run.

Despite the last-minute changes, the day ran incredibly well, with approximately 120 competitive runners. Competitors showed great competitiveness and spirit in their races. The success of the day was strongly influenced by the help of our exceptional Years 11 and 12 Recreation students and House Captains, who were responsible for assisting the HPE staff in running the event.

Congratulations to all of our Age Champions (listed below) for taking out first place in their respective age groups.

Congratulations to the Championship winning house of CURRAGUNDI. In 2nd place was JARUP, 3rd place MOOLANDA and 4th place YALLAMBEE.

Years 7, 8 & 9 Summer Sports Gala Day

The first Junior Gala Day was held on Wednesday April 20th. Despite the postponement of the original event and the circumstances surrounding this, Centenary SHS saw almost 200 students participate at the event. Coaches worked extremely hard to support their student’s attendance and all the credit must go to the coaching staff and the students!

Centenary SHS filled all but one team in every sport and division and also came away with some coveted premierships:

Year 7 Girls Volleyball
Year 8 Boys Touch football
Year 8 Girls Touch football
Year 9 Boys Touch Football
Year 9 Girls Touch Football

Special mention to the Year 7 students who had their first taste of competitive sport for Centenary SHS!

Reporting results

To enable reporting on student results and recording for sports awards, I need to know how participants went in their competitions. Students can see Ms Nasalio in Staffroom 4 or results can be emailed to: tnasa1@eq.edu.au

Upcoming sport dates

Wed 18th May – Touch Metropolitan Finals
Mon 30th May – Athletics Carnival Day 1 (field events, nominations only)
Fri 3rd June – Athletics Carnival Day 2 (track & all other field events, whole school)

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

Matalena Johnson, West Brisbane Sports Director
Email: mxdan5@eq.edu.au

JUNIOR SECONDARY

Junior Secondary News

Over the April holidays, a small group of our high-achieving Year 7 students took part in the Brainways Academicus workshops at the Brisbane campus of Central Queensland University. Students participated in a range of programs from Predicting the Future with Maths and Frontiers of Medicine: When Good Turns Evil to Communication Philosophy: from Pigeons to Facebook and The Big Dig: An Introduction to Archaeology. Along with students from other metro schools, students had to work together to investigate patterns of the past and problem-solve for future solutions. Some groups explored communication as a powerful tool and how it can affect constructive change while others explored protein synthesis and the biochemistry of protein misfolding. Feedback about the workshops: “enjoyed learning about proteins and DNA reproduction” and “the opportunity to try something new”.

Carly Manche, Junior Secondary HOD
Email: ceman4@eq.edu.au

FACULTIES

ARTS

Welcome back to Term 2! We’ve got loads of great things to share this edition; there’s been so much going on both in the classroom and in our extra-curricular area! Don’t forget to check out the school Facebook page for up-to-date stories.

Classroom news

Year 12 students have submitted their first internal assessment items, and these have now been sampled by the QCAA for the confirmation event. The purpose of this event is to ensure that students all over the state have comparability in their results. We look forward to sharing these results once they been confirmed.

Year 12 Visual Arts in Practice students have just completed their animal assemblage unit. The learning activities students undertook included brainstorming and researching animals to sketch; and then constructing a three-dimensional form of the creature. The dazzling and surreal texture was achieved by students creatively layering recyclable materials and fabric, in addition to writing about their learning progress in a reflection. This exhibit is now on display in the library, with some creepy crawlies, feathered friends and scaly sea creatures calling the Resource Centre home!

More of our students have been given the opportunity to work with professional Artists in Residence this term. Being able to work with someone who is working in the industry provides students with the most up-to-date learning possible. In Term 2, we have a number of visiting Artists.

Year 12 Music Extension students are working with well-known Australian composer John Rotar. John is sharing his immense knowledge of composing and creating music over a series of workshops with the students. As they are currently working on their own composing tasks, this is the perfect timing to get some expert advice for their assessment items!

Year 9 Performance Plus students are working on their year of dance specialisation. The focus this term is hip hop and students are lucky to be working with Sanda from RAW Dance Company on their choreographed routine.

Year 8 Performance Plus students are working in the specialist area of drama and this term the focus is on physical theatre. The students are fortunate to be working with an Artist in Residence from La Boite Theatre. Sam Valentine will be taking the students through a number of workshops exploring a range of techniques including Anne Bogart’s viewpoints in physical theatre.

After concluding a unit exploring the Latin dance styles of merengue and salsa, the Year 10 Introduction to Senior Dance students have begun a series of hip hop workshops with the talented Sanda from RAW Dance Company. These lessons require the students to assimilate last term’s knowledge of Latin dance and new learnings of hip hop to successfully perform a ‘dance fusion’. Although this fusing of dance styles requires complex technical understanding, all students are rising to the challenge.

Student success

Congratulations to our Year 12 Arts Captains, who were formally inducted at our Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony in early Term 2. We can’t wait to see what our leaders have in store for us this year!

Congratulations to our Year 7 students: Lachlan, Isaac, Simon, Mark and Raphael, who were presented with their 2022 Instrumental Music Scholarship at the aforementioned ceremony. This scholarship covers the annual cost of the Instrumental Music program here at Centenary SHS, including music camp.

Congratulations to Year 9 student and cellist Oriana, who has been successful in her nomination for the Middle School State Honours Ensemble Program at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Oriana will attend the prestigious music event over 3 days in the June school holidays.

Instrumental Music news

Our Instrumental Music students and staff have been busy already this term, with lots of major events. Coming in straight off the back of our recent camps, the Symphonic Band has performed at both the school and local community Anzac Services. Two of our Year 12 trumpeters, Cole and Matthew, performed The Last Post and Rouse at our local primary schools. Year 12 Arts Captain, Abbey, performed both of the anthems admirably at the Mt Ommaney Community Service as well as the school service. All of the students have represented themselves and the school with pride at these ceremonies and we thank them for their commitment.

The Centenary Swingers had their first performance for 2022, performing a jazz favourite, ‘Birdland’ at the Student Leadership Investiture Ceremony. If you’d like to see this fabulous performance, please click on this link. You can also see the Swingers at the upcoming Darra Festival.

The Four Leaf Clovers, Centenary SHS’s newest ensemble, directed by Fiona Harvey, had their inaugural performance to start Term 2 at the Year 10 Mentor Investiture Ceremony. Our first Celtic group performs a mixture of traditional and contemporary Irish music including reels, jigs and hornpipes. You can view this performance by clicking here.

A special thank you to Fiona Harvey, who has had a busy few weeks with a number of performances with her ensembles to start Term 2!

Our next big event will be a concert on Wednesday May 11th, featuring the Symphonic Band and the Australian Army Big Band. Our students will workshop with the Army Band in the afternoon, before a concert featuring both ensembles on their own and together. We’re hoping to use this event to fundraise for The Arts Department, so we’ll be getting on the BBQ, cooking dinner and opening the canteen. We hope to see many of you for a great night of entertainment. If you’re able to donate anything for a raffle on the night, or for the BBQ, please get in touch with me ( aslee4@eq.edu.au ) or our Sub-Committee Chair, Sarah McDermott ( sarahmac76@yahoo.com ). Sarah is also looking for volunteers to help with this even and Fanfare, she’d love to hear from you if you’ve got time to spare.

All our instrumental music staff, students and ensembles now turn their attention to Fanfare. Fanfare is Education Queensland’s biennial festival, which allows for school ensembles to perform and receive feedback on their performances. We will be presenting our programs in the Metro Regional Heats for Fanfare at CPAC on Thursday June 2nd and we look forward to many of our families and friends being present to watch us. The Arts P&C Subcommittee will be operating the canteen and we look forward to a great day! More information to come – stay tuned!

Date claimer

The next meeting for the Arts Subcommittee will be held in CPAC at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 24th. All Arts parents/family members are welcome to join us.

Angela Sleeman, The Arts HOD
Email: aslee4@eq.edu.au

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Downhill racer

A number of years ago, nominated students from the Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) faculty would participate in an interschool downhill race competition convened at Woodcrest State College. The challenge would require competing schools to align themselves with a relevant industry to assist students with the construction of their racer. The vehicle needed to satisfy particular build criteria and each entry would be scrutinised on race day, before authorised to race.

The competition has lay dormant for a number of years and it is unlikely to resume due to the lack of industry involvement.

It’s now time to dispose of the school racer and I invite interested school community members to present an offer.

The vehicle is well constructed, though a little dusty, due to its relegation to storage. It runs on four pneumatic tyres which are complemented with a braking system. The seat is equipped with a racing harness. Interested parties are welcome to inspect the racer.

Tender details:

• Place tenders in an envelope.
• Address all tenders, “Confidential – offer for Downhill Racer”.
• Deliver tenders to Centenary SHS’s administration counter by 3.00pm, Thursday May 19th, 2022.

Tender considerations:

• The racer can be inspected at the Industrial Technology and Design building. Contact a staff member to arrange an inspection time. Phone: (07) 3373 4507.
• Delivery is to be arranged by the successful purchaser.
• The racer is offered on an “as is” basis.
• The ITD faculty reserves the right to not accept the tender.
• No warranties are implied or given.

Contact me, should you require clarification about the tender process or the downhill racer.

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

ENGLISH

Curriculum update

Now in its third year, the new senior SATE curriculum continues to be refined and improved by the dedicated teachers in our faculty, as we work alongside our students. I am pleased to see an increase of interest in, and commitment to, the study of English, with thirteen students electing to undertake the English and Literature Extension subject with Ms Gummow each Wednesday afternoon. Our Year 12 Essential English students will sit their Common Internal Assessment in the next couple of weeks. Later this term, Year 10 English classes will be informed about the English offerings in Senior: English, Essential English, English as an Additional Language, and Literature. Classes will be reorganised for Semester 2 based on these four groupings, and students will have the opportunity to select their English strand for the remainder of Year 10. Details about these subjects can be found on the QCAA website.

Debating and public speaking update

For the first time, Centenary SHS has appointed a Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator. I am delighted to announce that this role has been awarded to Ms Elizabeth Long. Ms Long has been instrumental in promoting public speaking at Centenary SHS, and under her coaching and guidance, many of our students have had extraordinary success in recent years. As Coordinator, Ms Long will manage competitions and coach competitors, with the support of debating coaches Mr Joliffe, Ms Kelly, Ms Hyndman and Ms Gummow.

Congratulations to Seth Marinduque who will be officially inducted as Debating Captain at last week’s Leadership Investiture Ceremony.

Our Centenary SHS debaters and public speakers consistently do us proud with their intelligence, good humour, impeccable conduct and sportsmanship.

Guest presenter

Year 7 teacher and Curriculum Coordinator for Year 7, Mr Zac Zammit, organised a fantastic treat for our Year 7 students in Term 1. His report on this event follows:

Term 1 saw the Year 7 students writing short story narratives on the theme of friendships. During Week 9 of Term 1, the Year 7 students attended an incursion with Indigenous Australian author, Boori Monty Pryor. In 1998, Mr Pryor received a Special Commendation Human Rights Awards and in 1999 his novel, “My Girragundj”i, was awarded The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of The Year Award. His career has continued into films such as The Wrong Kind of Black, which can be found on Netflix, and books such as "Story Doctors”, the focus of the incursion. “Story Doctors” (released July 2021) recognises the dark elements of Australian history and focuses on moving forward and healing through embracing the land, each other and telling stories. During the incursion, students were immersed in the indigenous perspective of how story sharing can heal our hearts and the nation.

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

YEAR LEVEL COORDINATORS

Year 12 Report

Welcome to Term 2! Two-and-a-bit terms to go for the Year 12 cohort.

Term 2 has started off strong, with the ANZAC Day Service in Week 1 being led beautifully by the Year 12 School and Sports Captains, along with performances by Cole, Abbey and the Senior Music Band. They all did Centenary SHS and our community proud.

In Week 2, we finally had the opportunity to formally acknowledge the 2022 leaders. It was such an honour to see the Year 12 leaders on the stage getting their leadership badges. I know they will continue to do an amazing job over the upcoming months.

A number of things are happening this term in the Year 12 space. Starting Week 4, Year 12 students will be visited by a number of tertiary organisations to outline the different opportunities available post-graduation. Key dates and processes will also be outlined. Students have been told to keep checking their emails so that they do not miss anything important.

Along with tertiary talks, the HG programme this term is focusing on the Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) elements of motivation and goal setting. As they start to move through the year, it is quite easy for the students to lose some motivation. The activities will assist them to maintain the focus and motivation needed to get through the rest of the year. It will also allow them to see how they are currently tracking and to evaluate their goals.

Monday May 16th (Week 5) will see an important milestone for the cohort…100 days to go! The students will be celebrating this occasion during our period 3 HG lesson. The Year 12 Council have been working hard to ensure everything is ready to go for the event. Photos to come next newsletter.

Any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Kate George, Year 12 Coordinator
Email: kgeor38@eq.edu.au

Year 8 Report

Recently, during our home group lessons, students have been looking at topics such as sense of meaning, compassion, empathy, and growth mindsets. Students started the term by analyzing their purpose by writing a love and strength list. Research shows that when you have purpose in your life, it enables you to have more clarity in your vision and guide your decisions. Students used the lesson time to identify areas of strength and discover ways to use their strengths to guide their purpose. This week's learning goal focuses on students using a 'growth mindset.’ Growth mindsets encourage students to take on challenges; people with growth mindsets are more likely to seek opportunities to learn and gain new skills. Students have the opportunity to select a challenging skill and practice using a growth mindset whilst learning this skill.

Students in the Year 8 cohort have been involved in a range of extracurricular activities within the last few months. These include Junior Music Camp, Year 8 Debating, Sporting Gala days and Leadership days. It is awesome to see such high involvement in the activities offered to students among the year level. Looking forward into the term, students will attend ‘Character Builders' day.’ This day enables students to develop friendships, bond as a cohort and socialize with their peers. Please keep an eye out for information regarding this event later in the term.

Kate Tesch, Year 8 Coordinator
Email: ktesc0@eq.edu.au

Year 7 Report

Welcome to Term 2! The Year 7 students have made it through their first term of high school. Here’s hoping this term is back to normal again. There is no rest for the wicked as we begin Term 2 with the main event of the Year 7 Camp. The excitement is rapidly building amongst the cohort. The Year 7 students, their Home Group teachers, alongside myself and Carly Manche, will be heading down to Tallebudgera from May 4th to 6th. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for camp updates whilst we are away.

An initiative that we have reintroduced to the Year 7 cohort towards the end of Term 1 is the concept of “Bucket Filling”, aligning with our PERMAH elements of Positive Emotions and Relationships. The purpose of “Bucket Filling” is to improve social and emotional learning. A bucket filler is someone who demonstrates positive character strengths such as Kindness, Love, Gratitude and Honesty. Bucket Fillers fill both their own and others’ buckets when they do and say things that are kind, considerate, caring, and respectful. Each week, the Year 7 students will have the opportunity to fill the bucket of another student or teacher. These will then be acknowledged on our Year Level Assembly. It was fantastic to see all students get involved by being a bucket filler for their classmates.

I am excited and look forward to what Term 2 brings. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or your student’s HG teacher if you have any queries throughout this term.

Rachel Habermann, Year 7 Coordinator
Email: rhabe7@eq.edu.au

P&C

News from our P&C

Have you ever wondered why the P&C make the decisions is does? Do you want to be a positive influence on the direction the P&C are headed? Well, have we got an opportunity for you.

The position of P&C President is currently vacant. We’re looking for a motivated volunteer who wants to make a real difference within our school community. With three Vice Presidents already on board, you will be well-supported in this exciting endeavour.

Please direct any inquiries to pandc@centenaryshs.eq.edu.au and one of the team will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Uniform Shop news

We’re happy to announce our jackets have arrived, just in time for the cooler weather. Remember, we offer a jacket labelling service. A clearly labelled jacket has a far greater chance of being reunited with its owner in the unfortunate, yet all too common, event that the two find themselves separated.

Sadly, due to unavoidable factory closures at the end of last year, we continue to experience delays in receiving our order of track pants. Our supplier has indicated the order will be dispatched mid this term. We understand the urgency of having track pants available as soon as possible and will do all we can to expediate its delivery.

The uniform shop is looking for a volunteer to help out on Tuesday mornings from 8:00am – 9:30am. If you think you can help, please touch base on the above P&C email address.

P&C meeting

Our next P&C meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm Wednesday May 18th, 2022 in the school Resource Centre. If you’re interested in attending the meeting virtually, from the comfort of your own lounge room, please let us know and we’ll send you the relevant link.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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