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22 November 201922 November 2019

From the PrincipalDenise Kostowski, Principal

As we near the end of the term we arevery busy at school finalising thelearning and assessments for studentswhile also planning for a successful2020.

Awards Nights – Academicand Sports

One of the highlights of the year is when we come togetheras a community to celebrate our success. So many studentswere recognised at our Awards Nights for academic, cultural,sporting and leadership achievements. Evidence we aregrowing successful global citizens!

Arts Events – Framed and Night of Dance

Interspersed between our Awards Nights we celebrated ourartistic talent in our school across Art, Dance, Drama andMedia. Both of these evenings were held in our new Arts Centreof Excellence – a wonderful way to introduce the building to thecommunity.

Farewell Year 12

Last week our year 12 students left us having enjoyed theirFormal and Mystery Tour on Monday night, Lifeskills activitiesduring the rest of the week and culminating in our GraduationParade on Friday. Smiles and tears combined, excitementmixed with sadness. Our students leave our school with afirst class education ready for their next adventures. For manyof these students they have completed their entire secondaryschooling at Forest Lake – we are very proud of the young menand women who left us last week.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joins our Year 12s forPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk joins our Year 12s forGraduationGraduation

Year 6 Transition Day

After our final enrolment afternoon this week we are ready towelcome the Year 6 students to our Transition Day on Friday,6 December. This is a very important part of the successful

move from primary to secondary school. Any students notyet enrolled in our school are unable to attend the TransitionDay. Families who need to complete enrolment should ring theschool office to discuss how they action this. On TransitionDay families are able to purchase school uniforms (7.30am –9.00am) and make fee payments ready for 2020.

Last day of school

Year 10 and 11 students leave school next Friday, November29 and our Year 7 to 9 students are required to be inattendance until the end of the school year, December 13.Normal processes apply for absentees – parents must contactthe school if your child is absent. We will be running qualitylearning experiences for students until their last day of school.Please send your children to school as every day counts.

Return to School 2020

As we plan for 2020 it is important that we are aware of familiesthat are leaving our school at the end of the year. Pleasenotify the school office so we can ensure that all textbooks arereturned.

If for any reason your students will not be able to return toschool at the beginning of school next year – start date isJanuary 28 – please notify the school so that we can reservetheir place in class and maintain their school enrolment.

Parents and Citizens’ Association

Our November meeting will be held next Tuesday night, 6.30pmin the office conference room. At this meeting we will reviewour recent whole school events, consider the 2020 AnnualImplementation Plan and elect a new parent representative forthe School Council – see article below with profiles. I encourageparents to come along and be part of the conversations.

New School CouncilWe recently called for nominations for a new parentrepresentative for our School Council and we have twonominees. As such, we will have an election for the newrepresentative at the P&C meeting next week by those inattendance. To assist us to make our decisions bothcandidates have kindly provided a photo and brief biography.

Tanya Oswald

I have been an avid contributor to the ForestLake State High School community sincemy eldest son started his secondaryeducation in 2013. I have alwaysunderstood the significance of the P&CAssociation in schools, being activelyinvolved with the P&C at Forest Lake StateSchool as Treasurer, however, I havechanged my perception of the P&C asbeing a keystone in supporting school clubsand organisations.

It is from my observation of the students who are willing todonate their time and energy to making a difference in thecommunity, that I wish to offer my own support in providing thestudents of Forest Lake State High School with the means tobest develop their skills to continue contributing to our society.

Jason Abayekoon

Over the last 3 years as a P&C executivemember and current P&C President andSchool Council member at Forest LakeState School, I have a sound understandingof how an IPS School Council operates. Mygoal is to build a strong foundation for theschool to succeed.

I’m a father to 3 amazing kids, I amfortunate to have the support of my wifeand kids who encourage me to succeed.

I work in Telecommunications and Unified Communicationsfor a Qld Government Department. Working in the IT andTelecommunications industry has allowed me to bring skills andknowledge to my own P&C and School Council.

Remembrance DayOur 2020 School Captains, Charlotte, Bree, Sean and Haydenjoined the Forest Lake community to recognise the 100 yearssince the end of World War I.

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Farewell Graduates

USQ Head Start Parent PresentationDaniel Johnson, Deputy Principal

As an encore to the “Senior Pre-Loaded” event the Universityof Southern Queensland has been kind enough to run a HeadStart parent presentation on Wednesday 27 November afterschool at 3pm. Parents of all year levels are welcome to attendwith their child to investigate further the opportunities HeadStart can provide.

USQ Head Start is an academic extension program where youcan study one university subject during a semester, allowingyou to get a head start on your university studies early.

More information can be found at the USQ website.

YEAR 10 UPDATEDaniel Johnson, Deputy Principal

Year 10 “Senior Pre-Loaded” Event

In response to feedback from year 10 students the schoolleadership has decided that in place of timetabled classes forYear 10 students on Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday29 November, the school is holding a “Senior Pre-Loaded”event.

This event will offer students opportunities to answer manyquestions, alleviate their anxiety around moving into the NEWQCE system, while providing them with a number of skills to“pre-load” them for the journey ahead.

Sessions being run for students include, but are not limited to:

Write that Essay

Time Management by Elevate

Study Sensei – by Elevate

Member & Mnemonics – ByElevate

PRIDE requirement forSenior Events

Meet Current Year 11Students

Meet the Class Session

USQ Sessions

Understanding a Syllabus

Navigating BYOx, OneNote &OneDrive

Session by Headspace

Benefits of a School BasedTraineeship

Preparing to Succeed inTechnology Subjects

Y-Lead Session

Importance of Sleep –Barratt School

Nutrition and its impact onconcentration

Basics of Brain functioning

Learning to AssessmentPresentation

Distribution of 2020 TTs

If you have any questions about the “Senior Pre-Loaded” eventplease contact me through the front office or via email atdjohn287@eq.edu.au.

Application for late entry into 2020 Year 11subjects

In a couple of weeks semester two reports will be completedand emailed out. If your child was interested in selecting asubject/s for which they did not meet the prerequisite standardat their SET-Plan interview, they would have submitted anapplication form at that time.

If your child’s report indicates that they now meet the requiredpre-requisite standard, please contact the main office and bookan appointment with me, Daniel Johnson, to discuss options. Itis strongly recommended that you arrange to meet with me in2019.

Next Steps for Graduates

• Become University Ready

• University Pathways

• University Scholarships

• Raising Aspirations – WhyUni is for you

• Workshops Subjects

• Food Based Subjects

• If Daniel can pull it off

• Self-worth

• Positive personal GoalSetting

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Media FXYear 10 Media Arts students enthusiastically wounded eachother this week as they participated in a special effects makeupworkshop. They were shown how to use modelling wax andliquid latex to create cuts, bullet holes and zombie bites.

The workshop comes at the end of their ‘S for Suspense’ unitin which they have been studying how suspense is created infilm. Through the unit they have designed their own suspensefulsequences, produced suspenseful soundscapes forprofessionally produced scenes and analysed the originalGhostbusters film and the reboot.

Learning the Traditional waysOur Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are reallyenjoying their lunchtime activities, led by Julie, our CommunityEducation Counsellor.

Duke of Edinburgh – Bridge AwardsThe Year 7 BRIDGE Cooking Crew had their last session withMrs Parkinson this week.

They had the opportunity to let their creativity flow as theymade gingerbread Christmas trees. Using 5 different sized Starshaped Gingerbread biscuits, Royal icing and a variety of lollies,the group created some amazing (and very interesting!) items.There may have been the occasional ‘break out into song’ whilethey worked….

We took the opportunity to pose for some end of yearcelebration photos with the wrapped creations.

We’ve had a lot of fun this year learning various cooking skillsand working together. Thanks to all of the Cooking Crew fortheir willingness to listen, try new things and learn by doing.

Amateur ArchaeologistsTwo of our Year 7 classes became amateur archaeologists forthe day at the Abbey Museum - digging up ancient Egyptiantreasures and artefacts and learning about the sacred processof mummification. What a learning experience!

Communication

2020 Student Resource Scheme

Recently you would have received an invoice for 2020resources fees.

The Student Resource Scheme Agreement form will beforwarded at a later date for completion by you and return to theschool office. Previously this form was issued and completedevery year. Education Queensland has now authorised this formto cover all schooling years, with the exception of changes eachyear to the fees for each year level.

Under the new Departmental SRS Agreement, you are able topay the fees in full or by three payments across the first threeterms.

If you are paying in full, payment is required by 7 February 2020.If you are making the three separate term payments they aredue in the first two weeks of terms 1, 2 and 3. Hence all feesare to be paid by the second week of July 2020.

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At the end of each term a statement will be issued showingwhat is left to pay and this automatically states how many daysthis is outstanding. OneSchool – the department’s accountingprogram - has this as a compulsory component of invoicing asany fees due after the due date in February are recorded asoutstanding irrespective of any payment arrangements made.

SRS as well as other invoices can be paid by BPOINT, directlyinto the school bank account or at the payment window atschool.

The school also offers the options of Centrepay or BPOINTcontracts. If you wish to take up any of these options contactthe school accounts receivable officer to organise forms to becompleted.

Calendar of Events

29 November Year 10 and 11 – LAST DAY!

6 December Transition Day – Year 6 into Year 7 2020

13 December Year7, 8 and 9 – Last Day!

21 January 2020 Main Administration Open

28 January 2020 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Community Sponsors

Thank you to the Heritage Bank and Allsports Physio ForestLake, for sponsoring our sports excellence programs.

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