PSHS Newsletter - Pioneer State High School

From the Principal
Newsletter 1 – 4 February 2015
Welcome!
Welcome to the 2015 school year. On behalf of our school community, I would like to extend a special welcome to those
students and families joining our community for the first time this year. The start of any new school year is an important time in
students’ lives, but 2015 has an additional significance as we mark the historic movement of Year 7 to high school. I have spoken
to many of our new Year 7 and 8 students over the past week and it is wonderful to see them getting off to such a positive start
in high school. All Year 7 and 8 students participated in an Activity Day last Friday at Harbour Beach to help them get to know
other students and their teachers and to help them build a strong school identity through our island structure.
As well as many new students joining our school, we also have several new staff members in 2015. Later in the newsletter, you
will find an introduction to the new members of our Pioneer High staff.
Achievements from 2014
Over the holidays, we confirmed further news about the achievements of last year’s Year 12s. There was a 10% increase in
students receiving their Queensland Certificate of Education to 96%, which is well above the state average. There was also a
significant increase in the proportion of students completing a Certificate II level qualification or higher to 98%, which is almost
double the state average. A fantastic achievement was that every single Year 12 student left with either their QCE or a VET
qualification. A number of students in the academic pathway also performed very well. Congratulations to Amy Brannan who
received an OP2 and to Emma Campbell, Tenille Da Rin Perette and Tylah Standen who all received an OP3.
Expectations for 2015
As we look to the school year ahead, it is important that all members of our community have a clear understanding of our
expectations and of the priorities that will drive our work over the next twelve months.
• Attendance: One of the most important determinants of students’ academic success is their level of attendance at school.
Parents and caregivers can support our teachers by ensuring that their child is at school every day. While we don’t expect
students to be at school when they are sick, it is not acceptable for students to stay at home for social activities, birthdays or
other similar activities. Similarly, it is vital that students are on time every day and not missing out on important learning
time. If your child is away from school, please call the absence line (4955 9260) or provide a note to your child’s Care
Teacher. In 2015, we are working towards a target attendance rate of 95%. That means that out of 200 school days in the
year, we are aiming for students to only miss ten days – that is an average of 2.5 days per term.
• Uniform and Daily Appearance: Students are to be commended on the excellent standard of dress and presentation over
the first days of the year. It has been great to see so many of our students wearing our new Pioneer uniform with pride. Last
Wednesday around two thirds of our students were wearing our new formal uniform and they looked fantastic. The
transition to a new uniform can always present a few challenges, but I am very keen to see even more of our students in the
formal uniform each Wednesday. This morning we held our 2015 Student Leaders Induction Ceremony – a great opportunity
for our students to be in their formal uniform for a very special event. There are a few new uniform items currently in short
supply and information about this was sent home with students last week. Last Wednesday, it was great to see that most
students not in their formal uniform had brought notes from home explaining the situation. While there will be some
flexibility during our transition to the new uniform, our expectation is as soon as possible, all students are in the correct
formal uniform every Wednesday. Please remember that as part of our transition arrangements students with the previous
formal uniform (i.e. plain white shirt or blouse) are still able to wear this in 2015. It has also been great to see many of our
staff getting into the spirit of more formal Wednesday attire!
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Expectations for 2015 (continued)
The Student Planner contains information about uniform, presentation, electronic devices and other day-to-day matters
that are important to the smooth running of the school. Please ensure that you and your child are familiar with these
policies and expectations. Our expectations are clearly outlined in these policies and are explained at enrolment interviews
and are regularly reinforced with students.
Expectations in relation to matters such as shoes, jewellery and make-up have been in place for some time, so there should not
be any surprises when students are asked to comply with these requirements. Students have entered into our school community
with a clear understanding of our expectations. We look to parents to support the school’s expectations, which have been
developed in conjunction with our Parents’ and Citizens’ Association. The new uniform, in particular, has been the subject of
ongoing consultation over the past eighteen months. Part of being a member of a community is respecting the rules that govern
that community. This is an important life lesson for students to learn and it helps to prepare them for the workplace and as
responsible citizens in our broader society. The wider community also makes judgements about our students and our school
based on impressions of how students present and conduct themselves. Wearing our uniform correctly and maintaining a high
standard of personal appearance helps to build a sense of pride and identity and is a powerful visible indicator to others in the
community of how great our school is.
Priorities for 2015
Our school has a very clear strategic plan for how we aim to continually improve our school community and the opportunities,
experiences and outcomes for our students. Each year, we identify key areas from our strategic plan that are our major priorities
for the year ahead. A summary of our focus and foundation priorities for 2015 is provided on the next two pages.
While we will continue our extensive work in embedding our highly effective and research-based approach to teaching and
learning and improving literacy and numeracy as our core business, in 2015 we are also focussing on strengthening our behaviour
management and student wellbeing structures as well as improving student attendance and engagement.
Upcoming events and communication
Our newsletter is available electronically and is emailed to all parents on our email list. It is also available from the school’s
website and through the QSchools smart phone app. If you would prefer to receive a paper copy of the newsletter, please
contact Mrs Tracy Doevendans on 4955 9206. A paper copy will then be set aside for your child to collect each fortnight.
I would encourage all parents with access to a smart phone to install the QSchools app. It is available free for both Apple and
Android devices. It provides quick and easy access to important school information and news as well as links to our newsletter
and other resources.
Pioneer also has a Twitter account (@PioneerSHS) and this is used to provide regular updates and important information. I would
strongly encourage parents and guardians to follow us on Twitter so that you can receive regular updates or urgent messages.
I look forward to meeting with many of you at some of the upcoming events over the next few weeks as we continue to work in
partnership to support your child’s learning:
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Year 7 and 8 Welcome Evening – 5.00pm, Monday, 9 February
P&C Meeting – 7.00pm, Wednesday, 11 February
Yours in education
Joel Buchholz
Principal
OFFICE HOURS – 8am – 3.30pm
ACCOUNTS HOURS – 8am – 3pm
STUDENT ABSENCES: Ph: 49559260 please leave: Name, Care Group, Reason and length of absence.
EFTPOS: Available at Accounts Office
P & C Association: meet at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month
Upcoming Events
Week 2
School Photos – Friday 6th February
Week 3
Year 7/8 Welcome Evening – Monday 9th February
Year 8 Immunisations – Tuesday 10th February
MDSS Volleyball 15-19 years boys & girls – Wednesday 11th February
MDSS AFL 16 years girls - Wednesday 11th February
P&C – Wednesday 11th February
School Photos, catch up – Thursday 12th February
MDSS Basketball 18years boys & girls, Rugby League 15-18 years boys, Hockey 19 years boys & girls,
Netball 15-19 years girls – Friday 13th February
Week 4
MEC Work Experience – Monday 16th February – Friday 27th February (2 weeks)
Year12 Childcare Industry Placement - Monday 16th February – Friday 27th February (2 weeks)
Year 12 Hospitality Work Experience – Monday 16th – Friday 20th February
Student Leader Training Day, Kinchant Dam – Tuesday 17th February
Week 5
Swimming Carnival – Monday 23rd February
MDSS AFL 15years boys, Rugby Union 18years boys, Squash 19years boys & girls, Football 19years
boys & girls
Week 6
International Women’s Day breakfast - PSHS
Week 7
P&C AGM Meeting – Wednesday 11th March
Week 8
Year 7, 8 & 9 Disco – Friday 20th March
Week 10
Year 11/12 Blocked Exams – Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April
P&C News
We meet at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month.
Come along and have a say in the future direction of our school.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 11th February.
2015 New & returning Staff News
Bronwyn Nixon
A/HOD Junior Secondary
Lehan Crisp
Maths / Science
Emily Wilson
English / SOSE
Dr Marcelle Slagter
English / SOSE
Lisa Stiplovsek
HPE
Courtney Flynn
English / SOSE
Svetlana Hunn
Maths / Science
Elwyn Youse
Manual Arts
Steve Antcliff
Business / IT
Matthew Greiger
HOD HPE
David Seng
Science
Dr Lisa Steenhauer
Science
Tracy Camilleri
Literacy Coordinator
Randall Gnanakan
Maths, returning from leave
Sarah Ling
Dance / Drama
Stacey Crimmin
Dance, returning from leave
Adam Birkby
Special Education
Student Leader Induction Ceremony
Highlights from the 2015 Student Leader Induction Ceremony
This morning our school community recognised those students taking on leadership roles in the year ahead. Pioneer is most
fortunate to have a dedicated and very capable team of amazing young people to lead our student body. Our 2015 leaders
are:
School Captains and Vice-Captains
• Captains: Jenna Irelandes and Rhys Branch
• Vice-Captains: Nicola Sheahan and Andrew Spagnolo
Junior Captains and Vice-Captains
• Captains: Alyce Hawthorne and Connor Blank
• Vice-Captains: Aimee Clark and Bayden Jacobs
Island Captains
• Brampton– Jacob Duffy and Bonnie Davidson
• Carlisle– Jeremy Thompson and Amy Hart
• Keswick– Nicholas Kennedy and Amber Amies
• St Bees– Eathen Sturrock and Rebecca Garland
Island Vice-Captains
• Brampton: Renee De Thierry, Brock Cariage, Aiden Farrell
• Carlisle: Shanae Mulitano, Samantha Hart, Tenielle Tatow
• Keswick: Emma Shepherd, Reece Spagnolo, Hayley Schultz
• St Bees: Shauna Grazier, Sara Rainbow, Ieisha Roger
Cultural Ambassadors
• Kelsey Hughes and Sarah Bourdon
Indigenous Ambassadors
• Khanisha Abednego and Bonnie Davidson
Care Counsellors
• Bonnie Davidson, Kelsey Hughes, Taylah Ingham, Jalamara
Towney, Hannah Rasmussen, Kailyn Taylor, Tristan Archibald, Tianne Barker, Kensy Gillespie, Katarina Habib,
Melanie Guinan, Eathen Sturrock, Miguel Amies, Sam Thomson, Haydn Russell, Leanne Baggow
Student Council Executive and Senior Representatives
• President – Tristan Archibald
• Secretary – Jim McIntyre
• Treasurer – Sarah Jacobs
• Publicity Officer – Jalamara Towney
Student Council executive and Senior Representatives
• Year 12 representatives – Kenzy Gillespie, Brianna Payne, Kelsey Hughes, Imogen Walsh, Adelaide Laqere
• Year 11 representatives – Jenepher Easey, Rineta Cumberland, Ashleigh Williams, Emma Shepherd, Sharon
Cousen, Emily Busst
Student Council Junior Representatives
• Year 10 representatives – Mark Porter, Jade Jacobs, Rachael Hussey, Alex Grasby, Georgia Duggan
• Year 9 representatives – Trinity Robinson, Tyla Lester, Aimee Clark, Lachlan Calvert, Jennifer O’Brien
Senior School and Academic Performance News
Welcome back to senior studies year 11 and 12!
The senior students have an extremely busy year ahead of them with numerous assessments in all subjects and extracurricular events and activities throughout the year. It is important that they check their assessment calendar and other
involvements carefully and plan their approach to each term thoroughly.
An excursion in one subject is not an excuse for an extension on assessment in another subject. Students must plan their
study and assessment work well ahead of time.
Year 12 students need to consider seriously their report results from year 11 and discuss these results with you and with
their teachers to determine how well they are progressing. Mrs Kylie Prichard, our Youth Support Coordinator, is
closely monitoring those students who are struggling along their pathway to their Queensland Certificate of
Education. She and I have been organising meetings, where necessary, with students to ensure they have
every opportunity to achieve their QCE by accessing the support structures within the school.
QCS preparation
Preparation for the QCS test is continuing with the year 12 students who intend to sit the test. It is important that all
students intending to sit the QCS test attend all preparation sessions and catch up any missed work. They will sit a full
two day “dress rehearsal” during week 1 of term 2.
Learning Excellence at Pioneer
The LEAP Program is underway and the year 7 & 8 class are finding their legs in the IT and Music arena. I am excited
about the opportunities ahead and look forward to watching this group of students in their LEAP endeavours
throughout the year. In only a couple of weeks they will be out at the University gaining their first experience of Campus
culture and IT learning!
Habits of Mind
I’d like to welcome all year 7 & 8 students and parents to the Pioneer community as well as any new students across the
year levels and introduce the Habits of Mind to you. The following is a general introduction to the Habits of Mind that
we employ in our planning, teaching and reporting. Pioneer prides itself on developing mindful, capable young people
who practice the Habits of Mind in their daily lives.
The 16 Habits of Mind are habits of thought and action that help people manage uncertain or challenging situations.
They can help people take action when there is no known solution to a problem. The Habits support thoughtful and
intelligent action.
We all want students to be thoughtful, resourceful, capable members of the wider community. This table highlights the
16 Habits in their groups. They all help us succeed in studies at school and beyond!
Thinking
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Thinking about your thinking (metacognition)
Thinking and communicating with clarity &
precision
Thinking interdependently
Thinking flexibly
Responding & interacting
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Data gathering
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Applying past knowledge to new situations
Questioning and problem
posing
Gather data through all
senses
Listening with understanding and empathy
Taking responsible risks
Responding with wonderment and
awe
Finding humour
Remaining open to continuous
learning
Completing a task
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Persisting
Managing impulsivity
Striving for accuracy
Creating, imagining &
innovating
If I was to suggest two Habits you might discuss with your child over the coming two weeks they would be:
Persisting
Stick to it! Persevering in task through to completion; remaining focused. Looking for ways to reach your goal no matter
what. Not giving up.
Apply Past Knowledge to New Situations
Think back – what do I know that I can build upon?
I am sure we have all experienced situations where our teenager really needs to engage in these Habits. Please remind
them and use these at home because they are used here at school!
Men’s natures are similar. It is their habits that carry them far apart”. - Confucius.
Assessment Calendar
All students will receive an assessment calendar during week 3. This will also be uploaded onto the school website and
students need to highlight their subjects and check closely for the weeks where they have numerous assessment tasks
due. Planning ahead and having a study schedule will help them to achieve to their potential.
Ronlyn Fisher
HOD Academic Performance and Learning
Business Services Manager News
Hall Hire
Pioneer High has a vacancy for hire of our hall on Tuesday nights commencing from 4.30 pm. If you are interested or
know of a group who may wish to train or play on our courts, please contact me in the first instance. A viewing of the
hall can then be arranged at a mutually convenient time. If you have any queries in relation to the above hire, please
don’t hesitate to contact me.
Resource Fees
Our accounts staff will happily accept cash, cheque or credit card. Direct deposits can also be made quoting your
student’s name and “Res Fees”. Wherever possible, we would ask that payment is not made using Amex as this
increases processing fees to the school.
If you experience any difficulties, please make contact with us and we will attempt to work with you to come to a
suitable arrangement.
Relief Cleaners
Are you interested in becoming a relief cleaner for Pioneer? When one of our regular employees is away, you will be
contacted to seek your availability to work. Cleaners work 2 split shifts, one in the morning commencing at 5.30 am and
they work through until about 8.30 am. The afternoon shift commences at 2.00 pm and they work through until about
5.30pm or 6.00pm. If you think you could work during these hours, or even some of them, you may be able to assist us.
Relief cleaners are very valuable people, so please consider the above offer to become a casual relief cleaner for this
school.
Grounds and Buildings Use
The school grounds and buildings are patrolled on a regular basis and any visitors to this school must have prior
permission to be on site. If you notice any suspicious behaviour, please contact School Watch on 131788.
Should you wish to make any enquiries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on the school's
phone number.
Centrepay Option – Available in 2015
As of 2015, any parents/guardians will be able to make payments to our school via Centrepay.
This facility will allow any customers who currently receive “an Australian Government Department of Human Services
Centrelink payment, family assistance payment or Parental Leave Pay” to pay Pioneer State High School for any fees
owing to the school ie. resource fees, excursions etc.
If you wish to use this facility, there is a form which will be available from PioneerSHS and need to be completed and
lodged with Centrelink so that your payments can be deducted on your behalf and then paid to Pioneer State High.
Centrelink has a number of options you can use to complete your form which is to be lodged with them.
The contact numbers appear below:
Abstudy
1800 132 317
Families
136 150
Disability and Carers
132 717
Seniors
132 300
Employment Services
132 850
Youth and Students
132 490
We are hoping that this facility will be used by those families, receiving benefits from Centrelink. Please do not hesitate
to contact us so that we can assist you wherever possible.
Junior Precinct
Our new junior students should have noticed by now that they have a lovely new area which
they can call their own. A number of our school staff have spent an enormous amount of time
refurbishing the area which is the Year 7 & 8 area.
It has been beautifully concreted and surrounded by block brickwork with a number of small
new gardens for the students to enjoy.
Our thanks and appreciation must go to our School Facilities Officer, Malcolm, Michael Warne
and Mrs Warne, Mr David Cameron and Mr Vince Attard who gave freely of their time on
Saturday, 24 January to ensure this area was completed ready for our new students by Tuesday.
We hope to have some additional shade over the concrete in the coming months if we are
successful with a funding submission.
There is a little more work to be done and hopefully we will see that dream come true with a bit
of good fortune and funding to ensure this happens. Enjoy, students, make this area your own.
It has become one of the very special places in the school to visit.
Mrs C Searle
Business Services Manager
Guidance News
My role as Guidance Officer at Pioneer State High School allows me to work with students, teachers, parents and
community agencies. Guidance Officers are specifically trained in personal counselling, career counselling, learning and
behavioural issues and psychometric assessment. The students I work with are those who have self-referred, referred
to me by a colleague and in some instances following a phone call from a parent.
Pioneer State High School works closely with all students to ensure there is a pathway to future education or
employment when exiting Year 12. To help Year 12 keep abreast of what is on offer for future careers the school
subscribes to a careers newsletter (mhscareers) that is emailed weekly to all Year 12 students. This is a very
informative newsletter that caters for the needs of both OP and non-OP students.
For parents to receive the newsletter, you will need to go to www.mhscareers.com, click on CONTACT US page and
register.
Parents are able to contact me either by ringing the general office or on my direct line 49559205. I am always happy to
communicate with you.
Gloria Robinson
Guidance Officer
Vocational Education News
Vocational Work Experience
All senior students who study Hospitality, Childcare or Engineering Studies are required to undertake related work
experience as a compulsory component of their course. To minimise disruption to classes it is expected that all
students who are required to go on work experience do so only during the weeks designated in the school calendar or
on their school holidays. The dates for Semester 1 are as follows:
Yr 11 and 12 MEC (16 to 27 February)
Yr 12 Childcare (16 to 27 February)
Yr 12 Hospitality (16 to 20 February)
Yr 11 and 12 MEC (18 to 29 May)
Yr 11 Vocational Students (18 to 22 May)
Yr 12 Childcare (25 to 29 May).
Your support in ensuring your son/daughter fulfils the course requirements is appreciated. If they are unable to attend
work experience during this period, please phone me (49559221) to discuss alternate arrangements.
SATs
Novaskill are currently advertising for school-based trainees in the areas of Hospitality and Retail. Any student
interested in applying should send their resume and a cover email through to Mrs Miller ([email protected]).
Yr 10 Work Experience
Students in Year 10 are required to complete two weeks of structured work experience as a compulsory requirement of
their Certificate II in Workplace Practices. The first block of work experience is to be held from 4 to 8 May. Letters and
application forms were handed to students on Friday with preference forms due back on 19 February. If you have not
received a copy of the form or wish to discuss the placement, please contact Sharlene Miller on 49559221 (Tues, Thurs,
Fri) or email on [email protected].
Year 7/8 News
Year 7/8 Welcome Evening
Year 7/8 students and parents are invited to come to our Welcome Evening to meet your child’s care teacher,
subject teachers and the Year 7/8 Coordinators.
The agenda for the evening is as follows:
• Theatre for brief introductions
• Care teachers meet and greet
• Informal meal
Please join us in the school’s Theatre at 5pm, Monday 09th February.
Robyn Hopkins
Emma Werner
Debbie Robinson
Year Coordinator
Year Coordinator
Deputy Principal
Year 7 and 8 Beach Activity Day
Last Friday, the new members of
our Junior Secondary Community
(Yr 7s and Yr 8s), Yr 12 Care
Counsellors, teachers, and our
School Chaplain, all headed to
Harbour Beach for the annual
Beach Activity Day. The activities
and games all helped the students
to learn names,
get
to
know
others, work as a
team, identify with
their new “Island”,
and of course,
have a good time.
We had a fabulous
day.
Robyn Hopkins
Yr 7 Co-ordinator
Year 11 News
Young Sports Award – Shanae Mulitalo
Don't mess with Young Sports Award winner Shanae Mulitalo – she has all
the makings of an international martial arts champion.
She won titles at the Kyokushin Karate New Zealand National
Championships in Wellington and the Australian National Championships
in Brisbane last year.
Her sights are now set on the world titles in Japan later this year.
But her sporting prowess is not limited to martial arts.
She is also a champion school-age swimmer and athlete and won Mackay
A-grade Softball's most promising player, most outstanding junior female
and most catches awards last year.
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/about_council/news_and_media/media_releases/australia_day_honours_for_to
p_mackay_citizens
Year 12 News
Save the date for……….
Mocktail!
Date - Friday March 13
Place - Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
More information coming! Tickets on sale soon!
Junior Secondary News
I would like to introduce myself as the Junior Secondary Head of Department for 2015. My name is Bronwyn Nixon and I
am very excited to be teaching at Pioneer State High School this year. I started teaching in 1992 in Townsville. My family
and I then spent some time at Moranbah State High School. In 2005 we moved to Mackay. I have spent the last 10
years teaching at Mackay North. I have had the opportunity there to spend time as a year coordinator and Acting HOD
of Department for Mathematics.
One of my major roles as Junior Secondary HOD is Student Wellbeing for years 7, 8 and 9. I was very privileged on Friday
of week 1 to spend the day with the year 7 and year 8 students, their year coordinators, care group teachers and
Chappy Pete. The day started in care groups where students spent the first hour learning each other’s names and how
to work together as a team. We then travelled to Mackay Harbour Beach where I got to witness and be a part of some
fantastic team spirit. Can I just say a special THANK YOU to Ms Hopkins who organised a fabulous day for us all to get to
know each other.
Three things I would like to focus on this term:
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HATS – Sun safety. I would love to see all students in hats when out in the sun. I have been told by a
skin cancer doctor in Mackay that damage to the skin before the age of 15 determines what happens
later in life. An example of this is our 18 year old son, who grew up in Moranbah as a swimmer, has
had 3 potential ‘ugly moles’ already removed.
BREAKFAST- Food for the brain. Research says that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
High protein and low carb is the best. Eggs and Bacon are great for the development of teenager’s
brains (who would have thought). I will be talking a lot more about this in the coming newsletters.
Breakfast club is also available at the school.
WATER BOTTLES - rehydration: We all know how disgustingly hot it has been this summer. I would
love to see all students bringing water bottles to school. Water is a very important part of living in NQ
and without it our brains simply cannot work efficiently.
As a parent of four teenagers (year 9, 11, 12 and a nearly 19 year old) I understand very well what teenagers are like
(
or
) and know the challenges that lie ahead. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 49 559 208 or
[email protected] for any questions or queries.
I am really looking forward to the year ahead.
Bronwyn Nixon
Head of Department Junior Secondary
SBYHN News
Let’s talk about HEALTH
My name is Rosanne Houley and I am the School Based Youth Health Nurse here at Pioneer High
School this year.
My role in the school is to promote health and wellbeing, and support our
students through their journey at high school from a health perspective.
The definition of health is not just the absence of disease or sickness, but
a dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing.
I work here on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays. My office is in the library and
I can be contacted on 49559222. If I am not available, please leave me a message and I will
get in touch with you as soon as I am back in the office.
With the school year starting it is important to give our students the best opportunity to focus and achieve well at
school and having a healthy breakfast is a great way to start their day.
Some easy-to-prepare, healthy breakfast ideas include:
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Fresh fruit with wholegrain breakfast cereal and reduced fat milk. Toast
with a thin spread of margarine (polyunsaturated or monounsaturated)
Toast with cheese and tomato. Hot or cold reduced fat milk.
Rolled oats made with quick oats. Add sultanas and reduced fat milk.
Toast with a thin spread of margarine (polyunsaturated or
monounsaturated). Orange juice.
Baked beans on toast. Orange juice.
Fruit or plain yoghurt with fruit.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Healthy_eating_for_children_and_adults?open
Have a great year!
Rosanne Houley
School Based Youth Health Nurse
School Photos News
Friday 6th February 2015.
Students are to bring envelopes on the day
(07) 47250899, www.advancedlife.com.au
Community News
The Saints are up and running for the New Year. Coaches have been appointed and the Senior and Under
17s teams have begun pre-season training Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons starting at 5:45pm for
60min. Junior teams will begin shortly after sign on day. Our next event is the 2015 Sports Expo and Signon Day held at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre on 8th Feb 2015 09:00am-1:00pm. The
Saints will also have a sign on day at our home grounds, Zeolla Park, the weekend after this. More specific
details of this sign on day can be found on the clubs website best found by simply typing “North Mackay Saints” into Google.
Come and play for the Wanderers in 2015....
MACKAY WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB
WE WANT YOU
Are you aged between 5 & 99?
Want to get fit? Have fun? Make new friends? Learn a new skill or impress with the ones you have?
Mackay Wanderers are currently seeking new players in all age groups both Junior & Senior ranks.
(In particular, Colts & Women)
Contact us for more information
Sign ON NOW (ONLINE) www.myfootballclub.com.au
OR come along for our second sign on/information afternoon
Tuesday 9th February, 2015 4pm -6pm at WANDERERS CLUBHOUSE , BEN NEVIS STREET, BEACONSFIELD
Enquiries: Tania 0418 423 820