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DIARY NOTES
14 Edition - 22August 2014
The Newsletter can also be accessed via our web
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August
LANGUAGE CHAMPIONS
26-28 Regional Track and Field
27
QDU Debating Grand Finals
28
Senior Music Evening
Indro is crowned again the best Languages
School in Queensland
September
2-3
5
8-12
9
9
13
16
18
19
19
19
QCS Test in School Hall
Year 12 Drama evening
Year 12 Exam week
P&C Meeting 7.00pm in The Library
XLR8 Evening
(Saturday) Working bee in the school
grounds
Year 12 Safe Drive Excursion
Year 12 Formal
Order 2014 Yearbooks (see page 11)
Year 9 High Resolves
End Term 3
Last Sunday our language students went to Griffith University on
the Gold Coast to participate in the Modern Languages
Teachers‟ Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) Gold Coast
Branch and Griffith University 2014 Languages Speech Contest.
After preparing a short speech in the two weeks leading up to
the contest, students were invited to make their presentations to
a panel of judges who proceeded to ask the students a variety
of questions relevant to the topic about which they had spoken.
Indooroopilly State High School placed within the top three in
each of the competition categories they entered: Years 8, 9, 10,
11 and 12 Spanish and Year 11 Chinese, winning 5 First
Places, 3 Second Places and 1 Third Place.
October
6
7
7
9
10
10
11
14
16
17
20
28
29
31
Public holiday (Labour Day)
(Tuesday) Start Term 4
P&C Meeting 7.00pm in The Library
Music Extension Recital
Year 9 High Resolves
Music Extension Concert
(Saturday) Working bee in the school
grounds
Sports Awards Evening
Year 9 Graphics visit to Suncorp Stadium
Senior Arts Journey/Film Gala
Student Free day
Awards Evening
Student Summit
Year 11 Engineering excursion to G. James
Glass
November
4-21
6-13
Year 12 IB Exams
Year 12 Exam block
Many other students who participated in the competition also
received high commendations in acknowledgement of their
speaking skills in the second language they‟re studying.
More details page 4.
Back row: Jacinta Johnson, Jack Treby, Jesús Bergas Paz, Addie
and Hamish. Front row: Maja (Year 8 Gold), Kasey-London
(Year 9 Silver) and Jeremy (Year 11 IB Gold).
Jesús Bergas Paz
Head of International Studies
STUDENT ABSENCES
Please SMS (0429 830 470 - SMS ONLY) or phone (3327 8304) the school before 9.30am on the day of your student’s absence.
Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
Whilst we try to keep our newsletters to a reasonable length, so much has
happened in the past two weeks that we simply couldn‟t fail to share with
you. Today‟s newsletter provides a broad overview of the range of these
activities and successes.
OPEN DAY
We welcomed a large number of prospective students and their families to
our Open Day on 7 August. The efforts of our staff and students ensured
that all present were informed, entertained and refreshed throughout the
afternoon and evening. Special thanks to our Parents & Citizens‟
Association volunteers who worked non-stop on the sausage sizzle, and our Business Education
students who served countless cups of coffee
and hot chocolate to raise flagging energy
levels. Please enjoy the photos on pages 14
and 15. Open Day always brings its own
surprises and I was delighted to meet up with
John Morris, a foundation student of our school,
who happened to be visiting family in
Indooroopilly and noticed our sign advertising
Open Day. John was able to share stories
about his time here and the changes that had
taken place. Peter Rolandsen highlighted the
school‟s movement into the 21st century by
escorting John to the Flight Simulator where he
had the chance to test his flying skills under the
John and Lois
guidance of Aviation and Aerospace students.
NAPLAN
Parents by now should have begun receiving individual NAPLAN reports for your students. Once
again we are very proud of our Year 9 students for the effort they display on a daily basis, a
commitment that contributes so significantly to overall school results. Whilst we, of course, seek
to maximise NAPLAN outcomes, we address this as much as possible through every day
teaching rather than drills and practices. I very much appreciated the feedback from P&C
members at a recent meeting that our approach minimised the pressure felt by students and
assisted in their feeling confident and as relaxed as possible. Once again, our students have
performed exceptionally well, being above National Minimum Standards for all NAPLAN domains;
i.e. Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy. Our students also
performed significantly above Like Schools in all domains except Spelling, where we performed at
the same level, albeit at the very top of that banding. With regard to scores in the Upper Two
Bands, our students scored significantly above National results in all domains. At Indro we
believe that learning is a partnership between students, teachers, support staff and parents and I
acknowledge the contributions of our whole school community in achieving these very positive
outcomes.
RACE AROUND THE EKKA
A story about this event can be found on
page 5. Congratulations to all students
who participated. Our winning team
upheld Indro‟s proud history of
involvement and students thoroughly
deserved their success.
Winning Team: Bertrand, Djoy, Ruby, Eli,
Caitlin and Georgia
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PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
TARIN KOWT MEMORIAL
On a more sombre note, I was privileged to attend a
deeply moving ceremony last Saturday in the company
of General Male Captain, Cai Fong. Conducted by the
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch, this
ceremony commemorated the unveiling and dedication
of a memorial to those from Australia, France, the
Netherlands and the United States of America who
served and died whilst based at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan
Province, Afghanistan. The address was delivered by
Major-General John Cantwell AO, DSC (Rtd) and
special guests included nine families of Queensland
soldiers who lost their lives serving there.
The memorial is a bronze replica of the wall at Tarin
Kowt in Afghanistan that contained the names of 114
coalition soldiers, including 40 Australians, who were
killed in Uruzgan Province. The flags of the four
countries involved flew proudly as the Army Band
played the four National Anthems. On behalf of our
school community, Cai joined other local school
students in laying flowers. RSL Sherwood-Indooroopilly
Sub-Branch President Mr Kevin Alcock said that he was
inspired to construct the memorial after seeing the
impact an Indooroopilly memorial to Private Tim Aplin had on his family. You may remember that
Indooroopilly State High School was also represented at that service as Tim was a former student
of our school. For those who would like to visit the Memorial, it is located at 2 Clewley Street,
Corinda.
Lois O’Reilly
Principal
Assessment Plan
At the beginning of each semester students are issued with their individual assessment plan so
that they are aware of assessment requirements for each subject and to know when this
assessment will be due. It also helps students to plan their time so that revision occurs before
tests and work can be progressively completed on their assignments. Sometimes it may be
necessary to change the due date but in these circumstances teachers will communicate this to
students and parents. So that parents can also be aware of their student‟s assessment schedule,
the whole school assessment plan, which contains all assessment for each year level, has been
placed on the school website. To utilise the information on the webpage, parents will need to know
the subjects their student is doing to ascertain dates relevant to them. The link to the assessment
plan can be accessed from the Home page in the NEWS section.
Attendance
Students who attend school regularly achieve better results than those whose attendance is poor.
It is important that we work together to ensure that your student receives the best education
possible. If your son and/or daughter is absent from school please advise Student Services
(Absences) by telephone on the morning of the absence. (Phone: 33278304 or SMS 0429830470)
If your student arrives late to school they are required to sign in at Student Services. Students
must provide an explanation for their late arrival. Consequences may be applied to students who
accumulate late arrivals to school. It is not acceptable for absences and/or late arrivals to go
unexplained. Please encourage your student to be at school on time ready to start their learning
for the day and to follow the process that we have in place.
Deirdre Hall
Deputy Principal;
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LANGUAGE CHAMPIONS
Best Languages School in Queensland
(Continued from
page 1).
Cassandra, Shahmir, Jeremy, Addie, Tamveer, Hamish, Fahim,
Emma, Miranda and Maja
Leading up to the presentations Maja Popovich, a Year 8 Spanish Immersion student who
competed in the Year 9 division of the competition and placed first, said: “Only being able to
prepare for the speech made me nervous but as I got closer [to presenting] there was no point in
being nervous”. For the students, the event provided them with an opportunity to practise their
language speaking skills with people whom they hadn‟t met before, which can be quite a daunting
task. Despite their many nerves, however, our students all delivered excellent presentations to the
judging panels.
Aside from the well-deserved accolades our students have received, as a result of their
participation in this year‟s Languages Speech Contest the opportunity to interact with other
proficient speakers of the language and students from other Queensland schools is something that
they really enjoyed. Miranda Russell and Shahmir Ali, who both placed first in the Year 11 Spanish
and Year 11 Chinese competitions that they respectively participated in, found that it had been a
fun and interesting experience “to be in a different environment where everyone else appreciates
languages” (Miranda) and where there were “a lot of people who were interested and enthusiastic
in learning languages” (Shahmir).
During the Awards Ceremony, two of our students Addie Martinez and Hamish Blake performed
two songs in Spanish (Bajo Otra Luz - Nelly Furtado, Viajar Contigo - Alex Ubago) which received
an outstanding ovation by a very educated audience. Not only that, one of our students, Jeremy
Yap, was asked to deliver his speech in front of the crowd, including Ambassadors, Principals and
University Professors.
We would like to congratulate all of the Indooroopilly students and teachers who dedicated their
Sunday to participating in this year‟s Languages Speech Contest and did themselves and the
school proud with their outstanding presentations. A special mention here goes out to the following
students who placed within the top three of participants within their division of the competition:
Year 8 Spanish:
Fahim Saltanbawa (1st), Tanveer Waraich (3rd)
Year 9 Spanish:
Maja Popovic (1st)
Year 10 Spanish:
Kasey-London Moor (2nd)
Year 11 Spanish:
Miranda Russell (1st)
Year 11 IB Spanish Ab Initio:
Jeremy Yap (1st), Cassandra Price (2nd)
Year 11 Chinese:
Shahmir Ali (1st)
Year 12 Spanish:
Emma Charlton (2nd)
Jesús Bergas Paz
Head of Department, International Studies
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Race Around the EKKA
Indro’s Winning Streak Continues
Team Indro - Front Row: Mansoora, Kayla, Kaitlyn, Lara, Meg, Kit, Adam, Tessa, Ruby, Eli and Djoy.
Middle row: Dorothy, Hine Tapairu, Romy,
Alex, Sarah, Georgia, Caitlin, Katie and
Last week five teams each of six Indro students
Bertrand. Back row: Jake, Tomas, Eleanor,
entered a film competition called Race Around the
Sarah, Meg, Harrison, Alec, David and Tommy
EKKA against 65 other teams. The challenge was to
film, edit and create a 30 second advertisement in 24
hours with the creative brief of trying to encourage
teenagers or „twixters‟ to go to the EKKA and if
possible incorporate the annual Energex safety
message. This year‟s message was “If you could see
the danger you would stop yourself”. On Tuesday
12th August, our teams of Year 10 Media Studies
students and Year 11 Film, TV and New Media
students went to the EKKA to film and on
Wednesday came into school, supported by Ms
Montemayor, Mr Beattie and Mr Armstrong, to edit
and submit their advertisements to the EKKA. All
teams performed brilliantly and the Indro Junior 3
team were very close to receiving the People‟s
Choice Award and lost their lead by only 8 votes in
the last 10 minutes of the 24 hour voting period.
However, they succeeded in winning 1st place in the
overall competition in the Junior Category, winning
$3000 for the school as well as a private tour of
Channel 7 studios. To receive their prize Ruby
Bonett, Bertrand Dungan, Caitlin Fogarty, Djoy
Roelfsema, Georgia Sheehan and Eli Wensley went
to the EKKA on Saturday night accompanied by Ms
Montemayor and Mr Armstrong. The winning teams
were escorted to the main arena where they were
interviewed and the winning advertisements were
screened before the fireworks display.
Meg and S
arah editin
g
Tessa, Tommy and Katie filming
Eli Wensley and Caitlin Fogarty
Indro’s Race Around the EKKA history
2010 (inaugural)
2011
2012
2013
2014
Seniors first place
Juniors third place
Juniors first place
Juniors first place
Juniors first place
On the big screen at the EKKA
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Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond
NAIDOC at Indooroopilly
This year NAIDOC Week was a time to reflect on the
strength and determination of the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander soldiers who fought for our country without
the acknowledgement and the thanks that they deserve.
NAIDOC Week‟s theme Serving Country: Centenary &
Beyond honours all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
men and women who have fought in defence of our
country and was celebrated at our Assembly on
Wednesday 16 July. In attendance were Elders: Aunty
Margaret Stanley, Aunty Peggy Tidyman and Uncle Simon
Ayirk, Turrbal Man Uncle Joe Kirk, and the parents and
guardians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students. Academic staff from The University of
Queensland: Dr Liz Mackinlay, Associate Professor,
Corey Simpson narrated the Wiri Dancers’ Professor John Willis (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Studies Unit), and Mr Shane Drahm (Outreach,
stories
Engagement and Student Relations Manager) also
attended. Guests from Bennawarra included Ms Jenna
MacDonnell, a Community Development Worker, and
officers from Queensland Police Service also participated.
Ms Krysta Kenny (Pre-service teacher and Mentoring
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Initiative
mentoree), who is currently enrolled at The University of
Queensland in the School of Education, also gave her
support. Mrs Sandra Rennie (Training and Assessment Co
-Ordinator: Triple A Training), Mr Andrew Dungan,
(Parents & Citizens‟ Association President) and Ms Mariya
Coblenz joined Ms Chloe Pillar (Indigenous Education &
Employment Coordinator) and Mr Hayden Hirsimaki, both
from the Queensland Reds as invited guests.
Our Masters of Ceremony for the occasion were Giorgia
and Sam. After an Acknowledgement of Country to the
Turrbal Man Uncle Joe Kirk addressing the
Turrbal and Jaggera people, Georgia and Sam introduced
audience
Corey Simpson and the Wiri Dancers to perform a
welcome dance, and a series of other dance pieces
supported by didgeridoo playing and narrations. The dancing and didgeridoo playing resonated
through the whole school audience and was without a
doubt a most moving experience.
Masters of Ceremony Giorgia and Sam
Giorgia and Sam then went on to talk about this year‟s
theme Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond. Sam
explained that during World War I and the Boer War,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were not allowed to
legally enlist in the Australian Army, and instead were
forced to falsify their nationality. It is not known exactly
how many of Australia‟s First nations people fought in
World War I, but it is estimated to be well over 400. Once
at the battlefront they were treated as equals and received
the same pay. However, when they returned to Australia
not only were they not acknowledged for their service,
they were also denied land parcels and the veterans'
pensions that were provided for all those who had fought,
as well as being excluded from visiting RSL Clubs.
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Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond
Giorgia reinforced that this is why the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Studies and the National Centre for Indigenous Studies have travelled around the country over the
last 12 months, recording the oral histories of Indigenous veterans. This is an important step in
giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders the equal recognition they so rightfully deserve.
Giorgia and Sam‟s message was supported by a PowerPoint produced by Tahlia in Year 12.
Sam then welcomed Turrbal Man Uncle Joe Kirk to the stage to reinforce the importance of the
recognition of those who served country and share his own personal reflections on the theme. It is
hoped that celebrating NAIDOC Week at Indooroopilly offered the audience an opportunity for a
deeper understanding of the role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people played in shaping our
identity and pause to reflect on their sacrifice. We celebrate and honour their priceless contribution
to our nation. To conclude the celebration
we then enjoyed an outdoor morning tea on
Town Square, further congratulating the
dancers and guest speakers, and chatting
with Elders.
Melinda Wallace
Home Economics Teacher
On behalf of the EATSIPs Committee
Wiri Dancers performing at
the NAIDOC Week
Assembly
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Deaf Culture and Auslan
Indooroopilly High School values open communication which highlights
opportunities for our Deaf and hearing signing students. Due to the
combination of signing students in our classrooms, communication
between students and staff flows freely. All classes with Deaf students
are delivered in Auslan as well as English; all signing students are
assisted in developing their Auslan and interpreting skills and are
encouraged to use their signing in a range of situations in and out of
the classroom.
Students recognise and celebrate Deaf Culture whilst developing and
utilising their Auslan skills everyday.
Jeremy (Year 12) rehearsing
Macbeth in Auslan
Phoenix (Year 8) dancing with style at this year’s performance of Creative Generation.
Did you know…Auslan (Australian Sign Language) was officially recognised as a
national language in 1982?
Bradley (Year 9) is hopeful
his design will be chosen for
the “School Bin Murals.”
Hearing and Deaf students performing in Auslan Michaela , Phoenix and Caitlin (Year 8)
As part of valuing each person‟s dignity, Deaf awareness is being promoted throughout the school,
consistent with our inclusive learning ethos. The school provides opportunities to connect and
establish relationships with the Deaf community and encourages Deaf, CODAs, bi-lingual and
signing students to understand and learn about their identity and place within both hearing and
Deaf Communities.
Please contact me if you are interested in learning Auslan at [email protected].
Michelle Mortimer
Learning Support Coordinator
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Year 10 BNF Trip to Coca Cola Amatil
On 31 July Year 10 Business Foundations
students travelled to the bottling facility, Coca
Cola Amatil, as a part of our sustainability unit.
During our time at Coca Cola Amatil, we learnt
about the sustainability initiatives that are
employed by the company in the three areas of
sustainability – social, environmental and financial
sustainability. This includes recycling (eg. PETE
products); reusing returned and waste products
(eg. development of a water treatment plant);
cleaning up adjacent land and creeks; offering a
wide range of products, including healthy options;
and locating factories close to major roads to
minimise travel time, fuel consumption and
environmental impact.
As a part of the excursion, we were able to have a
tour of the factory, which was a fun insight into the
process of making some of the great products that
are featured on our shelves. Despite learning a lot
of valuable information about business sustainability, the highlight of the trip for the students most
definitely had to be the free sample of Coke Zero!
Josh
Caryse Fong
Year 10 Business Foundations student
Eco-Warriors Film Screening
Thought-provoking, urgent and deeply insightful, Rise of The
Eco-Warriors is a highly relevant documentary examining the
power of action in the modern world. On Tuesday 29 July
students and staff from Years 10 and 12 Geography, Year 10
Media and Senior FTVNM students were treated to a private
screening of the film at Indooroopilly Event Cinemas. This was
followed by a fascinating Q & A panel session with the Director,
Catherine Henkel, Eco-Warrior Kodi Twiner as well as two
producers of the documentary. Students commented and
questioned aspects of the documentary, from the ethics of its
anti-palm oil stance to the sheer struggle of spending 100 days
in the isolated jungles of Borneo. Overall, the experience
proved to be an eye-opening one for students of multiple
Eco-Warrior Kodi Twiner and Director
disciplines, who have certainly been inspired to spread the EcoCathy Henkel
Warriors‟ message of positive change.
To find out more, visit http://www.ecowarriorsrise.com
Addie Martinez
Year 12 FTVNM student
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Library News
Book Week – Connect to Reading - 16-22 August
We launched our 2014 Book Week celebrations
on Friday 15 August with an inaugural Story
Time Reading of the six picture books that
were short listed for the Children‟s Book Council
of Australia Picture Book of the Year. The
challenge for the audience was to vote for a
Winner and two Honour Books which they
thought the CBCA judges would choose for this
category of the Awards. Year 8 students, Shilpa
Kosy and Kishnan Burns-Pillay picked the
winners and will be presented with their prizes
this week.
Story Time with Señor Treby
Special thanks to our readers - Year 8, Carlos
Burdett; Year 12, Mia Dear, Cohen Thomas and
Fran Rossi-Price, and teacher Ms Renee Place. Daniel Bugno, Year 11, ably compered our first
Story Time, a most enjoyable event that we think should open our future Book Week celebrations.
There are some stunning books in the awards this year, and the Read Aloud theme will continue
at the beginning of each Lunch Break this week,
when teachers, including Señor Treby, Ms
Place, Ms Montemayor, Mr Caruso, Mr
Armstrong, Señor Bergas and Mrs O‟Reilly will
entertain with 5 minute readings from other
awarded books.
Another first this year is our Book Week Book
Swap. Throughout the week students are
invited to swap books that they no longer want
to keep with ones from the changing collection
in the fabulous pink bookcase just inside the
Library. Perhaps you will find some new
authors, or new genres that will take you to
some amazing new worlds!
Renee Place and Daniel
The Book Tree at Dymocks, Indooroopilly
When at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre this week, take a moment to admire The Book Tree in the
window of Dymocks Bookshop. The red, orange, brown and green leaves feature favourite books
as written by students at local schools, including ours. Can you find the one that you wrote?
Library Gift Fund
Thank you to families who donated to the
Library Gift Fund during the last financial year.
Your contributions will assist us to further
support our students in their learning this year.
If you would like to make a donation, a
Contribution Form is included on page 23 in this
Newsletter.
Mirva Harrison
Teacher Librarian
Rachel, Mikayla, Helen, Sophie, Olivia, Francesca, Gina,
Rose and Jacob with Señor Treby
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Students Run Their Own Business
International Baccalaureate students run their own businesses
Four Year 11 IB students (David, Emma, Jessica
and Sanjay) joined other Indooroopilly State High
QSA Accounting, Economics and Business students
at the annual ECOMAN program in early August.
Students were co-directors of an operating company
which had been in business for 10 years and they
experienced running the company for a further 4
years through a variety of economic conditions. The
simulation covered all units of the IB Business
program; ie. business organisation, human
resources, marketing, production and finance,
revising theoretical concepts and allowing practical
application. Students formed “company” teams and
experienced working with familiar and unfamiliar
peers. Three intensive days culminated with a
presentation from each “company” to shareholders
made up of legal and ISHS representatives.
Jessica, David, Emma and Jerry
The program was run by two experienced and
engaging ex CEOs, and this year Minter Ellison
lawyers kindly let us use their offices at 1 Eagle
Street in the city. Thank you to David Outram and
the Enterprise and Technology faculty for inviting the
IB students along; Hana and Cai who attended last
year continue to talk enthusiastically about the
benefits of the program to consolidate their class
work. Having more students attend this year will
certainly benefit class discussions and
understanding of business issues, as well as
enhance team working capabilities.
Sanjay, David and Feiyi
Jenny Knowles
Teacher IB Business & Management
Date Claimer - A Morning in the Great Outdoors!
Spring Grounds Care – Saturday 13 September from 7.00am – 10.00am followed by Morning
Tea
2014 Yearbooks
We are taking orders for the ISHS 2014 Yearbook. If you would like one, orders must be placed
and paid for before Friday 19 September. The cost of each Yearbook is $9.50.
Please call me on 3327 8333 if you have any concerns regarding financial matters.
Robyn Forbes
Business Services Manager
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Learning what Support really looks like
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help
them become what they are capable of becoming”. Goethe
As a Pre-service Teacher, the recent Open Day was a truly eye-opening experience. Amidst the
hustle and bustle of robotic dogs, rocket cars and free coffee, the Learning Support stall was faced
with a volley of questions – the one that was brought up the most, however, centred on what
exactly Learning Support does.
Interestingly, in my time with the department so far, I have discovered that there is no model
answer to the question. Unlike other schools which have a Special Education Unit, Learning
Support at ISHS functions in an almost covert, albeit seamless manner. As such, I have found that
the following points best encapsulate what Mrs Michelle Mortimer and her amazing team
accomplish on a daily basis:
A safe, supportive, connected and inclusive environment
Anyone who walks into the Learning Support staffroom is immediately struck by the warmth and
sheer authenticity of its inhabitants. However, that environment is more than just about first
impressions. Over an extended period of time, one starts to notice that this safe zone is what it is
because of the way relationships are fostered from the word “go”. The remarkable level of
engagement between staff and students alike stems from open communication and an inherent
respect for the individual. This then translates into a strong focus on student well-being in which a
functional sense of student autonomy ultimately develops.
Differentiation, differentiation, differentiation
ISHS is one of the few schools fortunate enough to have an incredibly diverse array of students,
which requires teachers to both demonstrate and encourage lateral thinking. This could not be
truer in the context of Learning Support. By embracing this diversity and functioning as student
advocates, there is room not only for contemporary teaching strategies, but differentiated learning
based on identified needs as well.
Student-centred planning
This then serves as the impetus for a core function of the department – student-centred planning.
Learning Support is responsible for formulating and implementing appropriate strategies based on
a thorough knowledge of students‟ attributes and learning styles. Subsequently, through frequent
monitoring and constant communication, relevant tailored learning pathways are adjusted
accordingly. The end goal is to ensure quality learning in a positive learning environment where a
student‟s ability to learn is enhanced by his/her background. After all, at the end of the day, by
understanding and consequently challenging students, even the smallest victories count towards
enduring success! #ChallengeAccepted #Winning
Aaron Teo
Pre-service Teacher
G20 Public Holiday for Brisbane Schools
Parents and families are reminded that Friday 14 November has been declared a public holiday to
ease the impact on the city and help minimise any potential disruptions, and our school will be
closed on this day. Further information can be found at http://education.qld.gov.au/community/
events/g20/index.html
Deirdre Hall
Deputy Principal
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Indro Student Mentors
Ani-mate is in full swing
Since 2012 Indooroopilly SHS has been involved
with Brisbane Inner West State Schools Alliance‟s
Highly Capable program. At Indro we offer a six
week intensive stop-motion animation course that
is led by our Year 9 Visual Media Technology
students and Year 10 Visual Art and Media
Studies students. Our students become peer
mentors who pass on their knowledge of stopmotion animation techniques to their primary
school mentees. So far students have created
their production groups which consist of two Indro
students and two primary school students,
developed their scripts and storyboards and
made a start on building props and sets. In the
next three weeks we look forward to taking
photos and editing the stop-motion animation
videos. This experience is incredibly enriching
and I‟m always impressed by our students‟ ability
to take on a “teacher role”; as a result I‟m
fortunate to become a fly on the wall observing
their growth and development as mentors and
role models to our primary school friends.
Props
Building
Sets
Bertrand and Zac
Catherine and Sophie
Moneth Montemayor
Teacher facilitator
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Open Day 2014
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Open Day 2014
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Sausage Sizzling for Chaplaincy
A Thank You to Indro!
In my estimation it feels like we must have sizzled up at
least thirty kilograms of sausages so far this year! Every
time I looked over my shoulder, the Home Economics
fridge seemed to have its bottom shelf full of chilled
snags and large bottles of sauce. And, once again,
students rallied in to help out.
This year we have enjoyed lots of student support at
Chappy‟s Gourmet Sausage Sizzles. Our school
canteen‟s lunch menu is certainly hard to beat, so we
really appreciate your hard-earned money being spent
on a sausage wrapped in a soft coat of bread, and quite
possible gourmet add-ons like fried onions, bacon bits,
grated cheddar cheese and Ms Wallace‟s home-made
tomato and chilli sauce.
All proceeds from the sales of sausage sizzles go to
supporting student welfare. We look forward to sharing
lunchtimes with the students again soon, while raising
funds for much needed causes.
Chappy Dave in action
Mr Rolandsen purchases his lunch, while generous student helpers support one of
Chaplain Dave Leth’s Sausage Sizzles. Students: Elissa, Lauren, Spencer and Tom.
Melinda Wallace
Home Economics Teacher
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Creative Generation: Insiders’ Perspectives
After a lengthy audition and arduous
rehearsal process, five dancers and
one featured vocalist from
Indooroopilly SHS graced the stage at
South Bank‟s Brisbane Convention
and Exhibition Centre as performers in
Creative Generation State Schools On
Stage 2014. Over four shows on the
18th and 19th of July they wowed
audiences of almost two thousand
patrons each and every time. It was
certainly a phenomenal experience for
all those involved.
Addie
My personal CGen journey began in
2011, when I attended the show as an audience member. The sheer scale of the production
astounded me but what I found most fascinating was that the stars of the show were all my age.
For once, I felt as though a professional stage experience was not exclusive to television
prodigies, and that if I really wanted to, I could be a part of it. Each November I auditioned and
improved my skills and this year I was finally offered a Featured Vocalist position in the show.
Months of rehearsing was spent honing my performance and bonding with like-minded performers,
many of whom I am still close with. My first week of Term 3 was spent rushing between hair and
make-up, taking director‟s notes and sound checking numbers before our final performances that
weekend. Exiting backstage for the last time on Saturday night, I took home with me many an
experience and a profound sense of accomplishment.
I am so thankful to Ms Davidson, our CGen Co-ordinator as well as the entire Arts Department for
their on-going support throughout the show. To younger students, if you aspire to be a singer,
dancer, instrumentalist or anything in-between, I absolutely encourage you to audition for such an
incredible opportunity and professional experience. You can catch me, our dancers and the show
televised on Channel 10 at 2 pm on the 6th of December.
Addie Martinez
Year 12
During the ten years of Creative
Generation, I have been involved for
eight years. This meant being involved
in the school signing choir. In Year 7 I
decided to give dancing a try. Although
I was a junior massed dancer I enjoyed
the concert and decided to go again in
Year 8. This year I was lucky to get
picked into a higher group that granted
more dance items. I was involved in “All
Things”, “Feel This Moment”, “Putting
on the Ritz”, a small part in “Diamonds
are a Girl‟s Best Friend” and “A Little
Party”. Even though it was plenty of
commitment and hard work in
rehearsals, I still enjoyed it. I believe Creative Generation is a massive inspiration to children
because it allows students to demonstrate their raw talent and allows them to meet new friends. I
have experienced all these events and I can tell you I didn‟t join because my friends were doing it.
I did not join because I wanted to be on TV. I joined to experience the excitement, the exhilaration
and, of course, to dance.
Phoenix
Phoenix Courtney
Year 8
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3 – 10 August: Healthy Bones Week
Rose Hargrave, Tia, Nieve and Eden
Tilian, Michael and Mathew
Friday 8th August at Indooroopilly SHS we had a Dairy Expo to raise awareness of the importance
of daily calcium intake. Parmalat generously donated a huge variety of flavoured yoghurt for
students to sample. We focussed on three essentials for healthy and strong bones: safe sunlight,
weight bearing exercise and including calcium in the diet.
Ever helpful Year 8 students made some signs about strong bones and calcium, and Year 10
students volunteered to assist with set up and serving.
Many thanks to Ms Wallace and those who helped out on the day: Harry McIntosh, Thomas
Conroy, Thomas Watson (all Year 8) and Nieve Liveri, Giorgia White and Danielle Carter (Year 10
Home Economics).
Rose Hargrave
School Based Youth Health Nurse
Seeking English to Spanish Translator
We are seeking a translator from English to Spanish to assist us in translating materials and
resources for our Spanish Immersion Program.
Selection criteria:
Native-level proficiency.
Previous translation experience desirable.
Must have a Blue card.
Familiarity with the Australian National Curriculum.
Efficient word-processing skills in range of programs (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel).
The closing deadline is 11 September. This position will attract a Teacher Aide‟s salary of
$27.81/hour.
Please forward a CV with relevant experience to our Head of International Studies Jesús Bergas
Paz – [email protected]
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Year 12 - QCS Test
20/08/14
Dear Parents/Guardians
QCS Test 2014
The Queensland Core Skills Test will be held on Tuesday 2 September and Wednesday 3 September in
the School Hall.
All Year 12 students who are eligible for an Overall Position are required to attend all four sessions.
Ineligible students who have indicated to Mr Gorman that they will be sitting the test are also required
to attend. Students not sitting the QCS Test are NOT required to attend school on Tuesday and
Wednesday, unless they are studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The school will be providing a QCS breakfast which students are invited to attend on both mornings.
The breakfast will begin at 7.30am and finish at 8.30am. This is always a nice way to start the day and
an opportunity for the school to show its support. Students are to arrive at the School Hall before
8.30am on Tuesday and Wednesday to ensure that the seating plan is followed and we are ready to start
promptly at 8.50am.
Session times are as follows:
Tuesday 2 September
08.50 – 11.20am
12.30 – 3.00pm
Session 1
Session 2
Writing Task
Multiple Choice Questions 1
Wednesday 3 September
08.50 – 11.20am
12.30 – 3.00pm
Session 1
Session 2
Short Response Items
Multiple Choice Questions 2
If students are unable to attend all or part of the test because of illness, or due to unexpected problems
such as transport issues on the day, they are asked to phone Deputy Principal, Ms Hall, (3327 8333) to
advise of this.
Permitted equipment is the only equipment that can be brought into the test. These items are to be in a
clear plastic container. Kits for the QCS test can be purchased from the school tuckshop for $15 each.
Required items can also be purchased individually. All students are expected to have all of the required
materials for each session of the test. Students have been given a ‘Student information Booklet’ and
‘Instructions to Students’ (see latest ISHS Newsletter) by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority to assist with their preparation for the tests. Please refer to these to assist your daughter/son
in the coming weeks.
I wish all students every success in these exams.
Yours sincerely
Troy Gorman
Chief Supervisor
Lois O’Reilly
Principal
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QCS Test
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QCS Test
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Apprenticeships & Scholarships
Automotive, Technical & Parts Apprenticeships
If you are interested in an apprenticeship with any of the following manufactures: Audi, Jaguar,
Land Rover, Mazda, Renault, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
There are 2 methods of applying:

Register through www.vantageautomotive.com who provide training for these manufacturers,
or

Apply directly to a dealer of your choice This is for full time employment, usually after you have
completed Year 12.
Supporting Women Scholarships program
The Supporting Women Scholarships is an initiative for young women considering future study in
traditionally male dominated fields and skill shortage areas such as agriculture and environmental
studies, architecture and building, engineering, earth sciences, or information technology.
Scholarships of up to $20,000 are available for study from certificate IV level through to
postgraduate.
The third Supporting Women Scholarships application round is scheduled to open on
7 August 2014, for study commencing in 2015, and will close at 2pm on 10 October 2014.
Further information about the Supporting Women Scholarship program is available online at
www.supportingwomen.qld.gov.au.
St Andrew’s College, University of New South Wales
St Andrew‟s College is offering scholarships, bursaries and prizes to senior students at the
University of New South Wales.
They have also recently launched the St Andrew‟s Scholars program, offering a merit-based
scholarship to five new students each year of $25.000 per annum for the duration of each
student‟s undergraduate degree. They are seeking young people with the capacity and
commitment to realise their potential to become leaders in the university, the nation and the world.
Detailed information is available on their website www.standrewscollege.edu.au or (02) 9565
7300.
2015 University of Queensland Sporting Scholarship Applications
In 2015 the following scholarships will be on offer:
UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships: $6,000 for one year, plus support services valued at
$1,500.
Clem Jones Sporting Scholarships: $6,000 per year for three years, plus support services valued
at $1,500
UQ Sport Scholarship Ambassador Program: Support services to the value of $1,500 for one year.
Closing deadline 5.00pm Friday 31 October 2014.
For more details, refer to http://www.uqsport.com.au/content/uq-sporting-scholarships
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2015 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.

The program will equip students to excel in QSA, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Chinese
Proficiency tests (HSK)

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.



China is the biggest exporter of students to Australia.
Chinese is an intellectually challenging and rewarding subject.
Chinese language lessons are conducted in a non-threatening and enjoyable environment.
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:


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.

Indooroopilly SHS has an established program of Spanish instruction in both our International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (Years 11 and 12) and QSA Language programs

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.

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



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?




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 (2015 onwards) 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 (Year 7 from 2015 onwards). 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 Studies Authority (QSA) secondary Maths program, as follows:




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 Year 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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2015 ENROLMENTS FOR YEAR 8 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 8 to Year 10

The program will equip students to excel in QSA, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Chinese
Proficiency tests (HSK)

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.



China is the biggest exporter of students to Australia.
Chinese is an intellectually challenging and rewarding subject.
Chinese language lessons are conducted in a non-threatening and enjoyable environment.
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:


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.

Indooroopilly SHS has an established program of Spanish instruction in both our International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (Years 11 and 12) and QSA Language programs

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.

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



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?




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 8 (in 2015 only) 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 5 years (Year 8 entry in 2015). It also incorporates broadranging 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 Studies Authority (QSA) secondary Maths program, as follows:




Junior Maths: Years 8, 9 and 10 completed in Years 8 and 9
Senior Maths B and Senior Maths C completed in Years 10 and 11
Engineering Technology completed in Year 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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2015 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‟
Aviation Studies is a subject for students who are looking forward to either a career in aviation
or flying for pleasure. During Years 11 and 12, students are able to enrol in Aviation Studies as
a sixth subject. Students receive a Student Pilot‟s Licence once they turn 16 years of age.
Students work towards either a General Flying Progress Test (GFPT) if they opt for the
General Aviation stream or Pilot Certificate if they opt for the Recreational Aviation stream.
Both streams may continue on to gain a Private Pilot‟s Licence subject to passing a medical.
The theory comprising Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) and Private Pilot Licence Theory
(PPL) is studied during three 70 minute periods of 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.
For more information contact either Peter Rolandsen or Kelly Breen on 3327 8328
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Community Notices
Graceville State School
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Community Notices
Kenmore Cricket Club
Register now!
It’s not too late to sign on for cricket this
summer!
The Kenmore Cricket Club welcomes boys
and girls aged 5-17 of any ability.
Kenmore also invites players to register for
the inaugural Kenmore Cricket senior
team!
For more information, go to
www.kenmorecricket.com.au
or visit our facebook page at
www.facebook.com/kenmorecricket.
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Community Notices
Join experienced Bushcarers and those who‟ve never tried
Bushcare before. Help us rid our bushland of weeds and help our
native plants thrive.
9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday 7 September 2014
Ironside Park, St Lucia
Guilfoyle St, 100m from Baty St intersection.
Morning Tea provided. Bring a hat, wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen.
Tools and gloves will be provided by Council‟s Habitat Brisbane
RSVP by 6th September, to David
Russell on 0423 971 623
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Community Notices
Toowong Harriers Little Athletics Centre
invites members of your school, aged
under 17 on 30th September to sign on for the new season – October to March with a 4 week
break at Christmas.
We meet at Jack Cook Park, corner of Heroes Avenue and Gailey Road, Taringa, with one
competition (5-6 events) each week on either Friday evening 6-9pm or Saturday afternoon 2-5pm
(4-7pm midsummer), and coaching at competition and midweek (initially one afternoon, 4.306pm).
Senior age groups Under 13 and above cover 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 80-100m
Hurdles, 200m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay, Mixed Distance Relay, 700m and 1500m Walks, High
Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus and Javelin.
We encourage all round participation (including parents learning to operate as officials) and we
provide specialist coaching in each discipline. The emphasis is on every athlete improving their
own performances, but there are plenty of opportunities for the more talented.
Fees are $105 first child, $85 second, $70 third, zero fourth or more registered from family, plus
refundable participation deposit ($75 per family) and $12.50 Regional Relay deposit; uniform shirt
$30.
Sign on online, from home, or at Jack Cook Park (car park along Indooroopilly Road) on Saturday
30th August or 6th September between 2.00pm and 4.30pm collecting your rego, uniform etc.).
Please bring proof of age.
For more information visit our website www.toowong.littleathletics.org.au.
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