6 Edition 22April16 - Indooroopilly State High School

6th Edition - 22 April 2016
This newsletter can also be accessed via our web page
www.indoorooshs.eq.edu.au
Laureate Professor Peter Doherty
April
25
ANZAC Day holiday
28-29 Year 12 QCS practice
May
2
10
10-12
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18-20
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27
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Labour Day
P&C Meeting, Library 7.00pm
NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9
Trivia Night, 6.30pm (see page 3 for details)
Grounds and Bush Care working bee, 7.00am
Fare Well at Fanfare Concert
Student Theatre Company performance,
7.00pm, Amphitheatre
Somerville House Autumn High Schools Chess
Teams Invitational
Chaplaincy Bushwalking Fundraiser
Indro Tour for future parents and students,
9.30am
Year 10 Careers Expo
Maths Team Challenge
Year 7 Special Programs Evening for future
parents and students, 6.00pm
For several years our students and staff have been able to
participate in The Peter Doherty Lecture Series. Each term a
leading Scientist is invited to deliver a lecture on
contemporary Science topics. This week we were fortunate
to have as our guest speaker Laureate Professor Peter
Doherty, who spoke about Science and the Challenge for the
Future.
June
2
2
3-10
8-21
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18
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22-24
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Immunisations for Years 7 and 8
Regional Cross Country
Years 11 and 12 Exams
Lunchtime Athletics events
P&C Meeting, Library 7.00pm
Grounds and Bush Care working bee, 7.00am
UN Day
Arts Critic Tour
End Term 2
July
11
Start Term3
Professor Doherty, a Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine, is a
foundation student of Indooroopilly State High School and it
was both an honour and an enlightening experience to listen
to his lecture. Our students really benefited from the
opportunity to put questions to Professor Doherty, who
enjoyed relating his responses to topics currently being
studied across various Science disciplines. It was lovely that
a number of parents were also able to join us.
John Simmond
Head of Department, Science
Follow Indooroopilly High on Twitter! @Indro_SHS
STUDENT ABSENCES
Please text 0429 347 300 (SMS ONLY) or email [email protected]
before 9.30am on the day of your student’s absence
Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A
It is really good to be back at Indro and I certainly chose an eventful week to return
from leave. Sincere thanks to Derek Weeks, who took over as Principal in my
absence and has now resumed his Deputy Principal, Learning & Teaching role.
Deirdre Hall has commenced leave and Maja Bogicevic is performing Deputy
Principal, Junior Secondary duties. Nicole Stefan remains in the role of Deputy
Principal, Senior Secondary.
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS
This was a very busy evening, with 2,493 interviews taking place. I know that some parents were unable to
book interviews and, as always, you are encouraged to email or telephone the teacher or teachers with
whom you would like to speak. With the growth of the school, facilitating interviews for all has become
increasingly difficult. We are looking at possible alternatives to try to address this issue.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES
As the school hall can no longer accommodate our full student cohort, for special occasions we now
conduct both a Senior and a Junior ceremony. This was the case on Wednesday, when we
commemorated ANZAC Day. Students involved in these ceremonies reflected the spirit and respect due to
the memory of those whose sacrifices have enabled our country to remain free. Our next newsletter will
illustrate this further.
THE PETER DOHERTY LECTURE SERIES
On our front page you will have seen the privilege we enjoyed this week of a lecture by Laureate Professor
Peter Doherty himself. At Indooroopilly High we have a strong tradition of excellence in Science education
and this type of enrichment activity contributes to students’ passion for scientific endeavour. An article
about Science at Indro, together with additional information about Professor Doherty’s visit, will be included
in a future newsletter.
Lois O’Reilly
Principal
Information Sessions for Prospective Families
INDRO TOUR
When:
Tuesday 24 May
9.30am - 11.00am
Venue:
The Peter Doherty Theatre
YEAR 7 SPECIAL PROGRAMS EVENING
When:
Tuesday 31 May
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue:
The Peter Doherty Theatre
OPEN DAY
When:
Thursday 4 August
2.00pm - 7.30pm
Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A
For further information please email [email protected]
or telephone 07 3327 8333
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Upcoming Events
This year the Student Services Department and the Parents and Citizens’ Association have joined
together to offer the Indooroopilly community a Trivia Night. The theme is Friday 13th and prizes
are available for best dressed.
The purpose of the night is to bring parents, staff and community members together in a night of
hilarious fun, light competition and entertainment. This year’s Trivia night is hosted by Joe Caruso
in the Hall at Indooroopilly State High School on Friday 13 May, 6.30pm.
To register you will need the following:
Team Name:
Team Organiser:
Team Organiser’s Contact Details (mobile and email):
List of Team Participants:
Throughout the night cheap beverages will be available from the bar and all profits will be donated
to our P&C Association to directly benefit students at Indooroopilly State High School.
We are also seeking support from local businesses who would like to donate prizes for raffles. If
you would like to donate please contact Nathan Pugliese at Student Services.
Nathan Pugliese
Head of Department, Student Services
Prizes for Trivia Night on 13 May
The P&C is asking for donations from any individuals or companies who would be willing to donate
an item to give away at the Trivia Night on Friday 13 May. We already have many prizes, including
movie passes, café vouchers, car care products, restaurant vouchers, shopping vouchers, an iPad
and much more.
If you are able to assist in any way please ring Jenny on 0412 333 074 for pick up or bring the item
to the Administration Office by 10 May. Thank you!
Glenys Harbottle
P&C President
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International Women’s Day Lunch
On the last Monday of Term 1 a group of progressive and passionate female and male students
and staff congregated in Area 4 of the library to pledge for parity and celebrate women’s
achievements in current society. The event included light refreshments provided by Mrs Harrison
and the Senior Leader Team and we were joined by Madeline Price, the Director and Founder of
the One Woman Project.
Ms Price shared her inspiring story of how she saw the need for more awareness of gender
inequality for the younger generation and started a seminar program for enrolling young people.
The lunch brought together a lovely group of people, including many Year 7 students, and we
were surprised by how many people joined us - many more than had signed up. We were
delighted to receive positive feedback, including one email from a Year 7 student’s parent
expressing gratitude and support.
The event kicked off with a beautiful performance by Year 12 music student Lucie, followed by a
report by Niamh and Anna on the International Women’s Day breakfast that was held on 8 March
at the Brisbane Convention Centre. MC Eli Wensley led the program, which included a compelling
presentation by Ms Price, and the event was concluded with everyone singing the empowering
song “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy.
Overall, it was a successful and informative event which will continue to grow each year until
global gender equality is reached.
Eli Wensley and Mercedes Woodrow
Year 12
Mrs Harrison, Mercedes, Eli, Maddie, Maggie and Hine
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International Women’s Day Lunch
Lauren and Rachel
Anna and Niamh
Eli
Lucie, Emily Meghan, Maddy and Ruby
Mia
Maddie, Maddy, Mercedes, Hine, Maggie and Eli
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IB Visual Art
Students who study Group 6: Visual Art as part of their International Baccalaureate Diploma are
exposed to a wide range of artists and theories, techniques and media as part of the two year
course.
In their first semester, students explore notions pertaining to
individuality and identity, and research automatism, Freud, the
subconscious and the Surrealist movement as part of their
investigation.
For their Studio Work, students develop a series of automatic
drawings using various mediums, and explore intuitive
abstraction, black and white portrait photography using a digital
camera, and studies of peers.
For the remaining three semesters of their course, students
develop their own theme and create an exhibition of Studio Work
supported by their Investigation Workbook. They manage their
time working between their practical work and the research
needed to support it, often crossing curriculum areas and
broadening their horizons to question what is Visual Art and what
Clemence
is its purpose. Some of this year’s themes include,
‘expressionism as a form of catharsis’ and elements of ‘the
human condition’. Their work, while still in progress, will come to fruition at the end of Year 12.
Cris
Johanna
Annabelle
Mae
Tammy Gilmore
Teacher of Visual Art
WANTED
Magazines, containers, fabric and cloth for the Art Department. Thanks!
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Maths Acceleration Admission Test
The Maths and Engineering Acceleration Program is in its sixth year of operation at Indooroopilly
State High this year. It provides a challenging environment for students with high aptitude in
Mathematics. Students also need to be independent workers, must be able to sustain the relatively
fast pace of the course and have persistence. Those wishing to be admitted to the program need
to perform well in the High Ability Selection Test (HAST), designed and ranked by the Australian
Council for Education Research (ACER). An interview may also be required to ascertain suitability.
The HAST is held twice yearly, the first round being on Friday 10 June, 2016 at Indooroopilly State
High School between 9.00am and 11.30am. The test consists of three components: English
comprehension (45 minutes), Mathematical Reasoning (40 minutes) and Abstract Reasoning (30
minutes) with a short break between sessions. The second round will be held towards the later
part of September.
The cost of the test is $60 payable at our Administration Office before the test date.
Parents of prospective 2017 Year 7 students should contact me as soon as possible to register
intention to participate. A maximum of 28 students can commence this highly sought after program
so, if you are interested, please register now.
Kim Milford
Head of Department, Maths & Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Tel 3327 8327
Rowing Success
Harry, Hamish, Louise and Aidan
At the end of last term, four Indooroopilly students participated in the Centenary Rowing Club
regatta.
All of the students who participated received medals in the events in which they competed.
Congratulations to Louise Vervetjes (Gold Medal – Singles, Doubles and Quads, Silver Medal –
Cox), Hamish Taylor (Gold Medal – Singles and Doubles), Aiden Rogers Henman (Silver Medal –
Singles) and Harry Taylor (Silver Medal – Doubles, Bronze Medal – Singles).
Deirdre Hall
Deputy Principal, Junior Secondary
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Immunisation Week 24 – 30 April
Immunisation is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your children and safeguard the health of
future generations.
Immunisation remains the safest and most effective way to stop the spread of many of the world’s
most infectious diseases. Before the major vaccination campaigns of the 1960s and ’70s, diseases
like tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis) killed thousands of young children each
year. Today, deaths from these diseases are extremely rare in Australia and the rest of the
developed world.
If enough people in the community are immunised, the infection can no longer be spread from
person to person and the disease can die out altogether. Smallpox was officially declared
eradicated in 1980 after a concerted campaign of surveillance and vaccination led by the World
Health Organization. A similar campaign by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has succeeded in
reducing polio cases, with only a few isolated cases remaining in the developing world. http://
www.immunise.health.gov.au
Immunisation is a simple, safe and highly effective way of protecting children and adults from
harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. It is estimated that vaccinations
currently save up to three million lives worldwide each year.
Immunisation uses the body’s natural defence mechanism – the immune response – to build
resistance to specific viral infections. When a person is vaccinated, their body produces an immune
response in the same way their body would after exposure to a disease, but without the person
suffering symptoms of the disease. When a person comes in contact with that disease in the future,
their immune system will respond fast enough to prevent the person developing the disease.
Immunisation protects more than just one child’s health. Vaccinating a child will reduce the
opportunity for that child to pass a disease on to another – especially young babies who cannot yet
been fully immunised.
When levels of immunisation in a community are sufficiently high, the risk of specific diseases can
fall so low that even those who are too young or too sick to be given a vaccine will not be exposed
to it. This communal or ‘herd immunity’ can save countless lives.
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au
Follow the link for information about the National Immunisation Schedule
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/national-immunisation
-program-schedule
World Health Organisation factsheet on Immunisation coverage http://www.who.int/mediacentre/
factsheets/fs378/en/
Rose Hargrave
School-Based Youth Health Nurse
Pot Plants
Bunnings Indooroopilly and people from the local community ie. Freecycle, BrisLETS, Streetbank
and friends are donating plants to Indooroopilly State High School at the moment.
A parent started this project called 'Plants in Classrooms' as research raised awareness of how
plants indoors can help clean the air, aid concentration and energy levels. And it's nice to have
plants and greenery around us and bring some nature into the classrooms. So we're aiming to
place four plants in each classroom in the school and also hopefully provide plants for offices etc;
in total 300-400 plants. So far we have donated 170 within the past year!
The students become involved by being in charge of watering them. Hopefully they develop a
connection and feeling of pride and responsibility in taking care of the plants, knowing they can
help enhance their environment.
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2017 ENROLMENTS FOR YEAR 7 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Chinese Acceleration Program
What is the Chinese Acceleration Program?
 This program of Chinese language studies allows selected students to complete an intensive program across
Years 7 to Year 10.
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The program will equip students to excel in QCAA, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Chinese
Proficiency tests (HSK)
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Indooroopilly SHS boasts one of the most successful and innovative Chinese language programs in
Queensland. The program is taught by well-credentialled and dedicated teachers with over 10 years of
experience in foreign language teaching and acquisition. Indooroopilly graduates have won scholarships to
continue their Chinese language studies in China.
Why Study Accelerated Chinese?
 More people speak Chinese than English. Chinese is the second most widely used language in the world.
 China is one Australia’s biggest trading partners and source of tourists. Australia’s economic future is
inextricably linked to China through trade, education and tourism.
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China is the biggest exporter of students to Australia.
Chinese is an intellectually challenging and rewarding subject.
Spanish Immersion Program
SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM
What is an Immersion Program?
An Immersion Program provides students with the deepest possible exposure to a second language and culture.
In these programs:
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English-speaking students in Years 7 to 10 receive instruction in 50-60% of the curriculum in Spanish
Key Learning Areas such as Maths, Science, History, Geography and Physical Education are taught in the
second language
Why Spanish Immersion?
After English, Spanish is the fastest growing language. It is currently the 4th most spoken language in the world
with over 500 million Spanish speakers in the world. In the past decade, enrolments in Spanish at University
level in Australia have increased 80 per cent.
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Indooroopilly SHS has an established program of Spanish instruction in both our International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (Years 11 and 12) and QCAA Language programs
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Indooroopilly SHS has developed successful links with the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural
Studies of The University of Queensland. Students may have the opportunity to travel to Madrid, Spain, where
they will attend classes at the prestigious Real Colegio Alfonso XII High School.
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Beyond Year 10, students may complete their Senior Spanish studies in Year 11 and may choose to study
Advanced Spanish at the University of Queensland in Year 12. Alternatively students may choose to undertake
the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 11 - 12.
CALLING ALL MATHEMATICIANS
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Are you really good at Maths?
Do you find “doing” Maths easy?
Does your Maths class go too slowly for
you?
Do you like puzzles?
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Do you solve Maths problems very quickly?
Are you interested in mathematical
challenges?
Do you enjoy Maths competitions?
We have just the opportunity for you.
Students entering Year 7 at Indooroopilly SHS will have the option of joining an innovative and
challenging course in Maths and Engineering. This course takes students through the Maths curriculum
in a shorter time than the usual 6 years. It also incorporates broad-ranging enrichment activities and
exposes students to pathways which are mathematically oriented. The program, including University of
Queensland-linked studies (for final year students), is designed to foster and enable students with high
mathematical ability to perform at their best.
The program covers the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) secondary Maths
program, as follows:
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Junior Maths: Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 completed in Years 7, 8 and 9
Senior Maths B and Senior Maths C completed in Years 10 and 11
Engineering Technology completed in Years 11 and 12
University Maths subjects commenced in Year 12
This course will not affect students’ subject selections in Junior and Senior years.
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2017 ENROLMENTS FOR GENERAL SPECIAL PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
WHAT IS THE IB PROGRAMME?
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as
an academically challenging and balanced
programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, generally aged
16 to 19, for success at university and life
beyond. The programme is normally taught
over two years and has gained recognition
and respect from the world’s leading
universities.
Mission Statement
CISCO NETWORKING
ACADEMY PROGRAM
The Networking Academy Program is a
two year course offered by Indooroopilly
State High School in conjunction with
Cisco Systems, a world leading
manufacturer of networking equipment.
What do Students Learn?
Students learn to construct and
configure Local and Wide Area
Networks (LANs and WANs) using state
of the art equipment. LANs and WANs
interconnecting
our
computing
equipment and the entire global internet.
The International Baccalaureate Organisation
aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and
caring young people who help to create a
better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this
end the IBO encourages students across the
world to become active, compassionate and
lifelong learners who understand that other
people, with their differences, can also be
right.
A student who has successfully
completed the course and attained
certification will be able to build,
maintain and interconnect computer
networks. The student will be able to
configure networking equipment such as
routers and switches which direct and
manage network data.
For further information contact
IB Coordinator Jesus Bergas on
3327 8373
For further information contact
CISCO Coordinator Andrew Waddell
on 3327 8333
AVIATION STUDIES
The sky’s the limit’
New Recreational Pilot Licence half the price of
Private Pilot Licence
Aviation Studies is a subject for students who are looking forward to either a career in aviation or flying for pleasure.
Students are able to enrol in Aviation Studies as a sixth subject in Years 11 and 12.
Students go to a flying school at Archerfield Airport each week during the year. Initially students work towards
performing their first solo and must be 15 years of age to do so. Students work towards a Recreational Pilot Licence
(RPL) and then, after successfully completing navigation flights, gain a Private Pilot Licence.
Students will be required to pay their chosen flying school each week for their lesson. This is a pay-as-you-go
arrangement with the hire rate of an aircraft and instructor plus landing fees meaning that each flying week costs
approximately $300. The total cost to attain solo flight is estimated to be $6000, with a further $4000 to Recreational
Pilot Licence with the total cost of a Private Pilot Licence being roughly $21,000.
The theory, comprising Flight Radio Operator’s Licence (FROL), Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) and Private
Pilot Licence Theory (PPL), is studied during weekly class time and study at home. Topics include: aircraft
familiarisation, aviation terminology, communications, aircraft general knowledge and control, rules and procedures of
flight, theory of flight, meteorology and navigation. Students also practise flights in the school’s flight simulator during
these lessons.
For more information contact either Peter Rolandsen or Kelly Breen on 3327 8328
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Community Notices
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Community Notices
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