Mrs Jo Rogers

Unit 1 – Semester 1

Over the last few weeks, Year 11 students have been working on completing Unit 1 assessment tasks. With Semester 1 reports issued soon, it’s a good time for students and parents to think about this year’s progress, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to school achievement. Such a reflection can enable students to meet the challenges and rewards of a successful Term3.

In a recent form lesson, students were provided with information about the upcoming university open days. These events provide information about further education, training and employment opportunities.

Athletics Carnival

Thursday and Friday of Week 10 is the Athletics Carnival, and all Year 11s are expected to be in attendance. If students are planning to nominate for leadership roles next year, they should be looking to be involved and assist current House leaders.

Year 11 Future Pathways excursion

All students are encouraged to return the permission note for attendance at the Year 11 Future Pathways excursion. As the consent form says: Its aims are for Year 11 students to explore their potential future pathways in a metropolitan setting. In visiting an array of tertiary and industry centres, students will develop a firsthand understanding of future careers that will assist them in making informed choices for further education and training post Year 11/12.

Students will be staying at the QCCC Brookfield campus, and the camp includes all meals and entries.

We look forward to as many students as possible attending the excursion. Students are to return the permission form to the office and then invoicing will occur.

Road Attitudes and Action Planning Presentation

Next week, Year 11s be visited by local Emergency Services crews to emphasise the importance of road safety. The presentation is timely as many students are in the process of getting their Learner’s Permits and Provisional Licences. The Road Attitudes and Action Planning (RAAP) presentation is a free road safety awareness and education program delivered by firefighters in Queensland schools. Ask your student for the information note handed out in the last few weeks.

Border District Eisteddfod Debating

Congratulations to the Year 11 students that competed in Border District Eisteddfod debating competition. Students debated the negative to the topic - that the voting age should be lowered to the age of 16.

Please get in touch via email or the school office with any queries or concerns.

Email: jroge3@eq.edu.au Ph: 4681 5888