3 June 2022

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to Week 7.

We have a new P&C President

I would like to officially welcome our new P&C president, Mr Joeffrey Agbayani (father of a Year 11 student at our school). Joeffrey has extensive experience leading organisations and we are excited to have him join our parents in providing feedback and assisting in ways to improve our school. Thank you for stepping into this important role.

Special mention must go to our wonderful outgoing President Mrs Toni-Maree Dodd, who has been a very long serving member of not only our P&C, but that of Walkerston where her children attended Primary School. I cannot personally thank Toni-Maree enough for welcoming me as the Principal of Mackay SHS in 2020 and for working alongside to support our school in everything we are aiming to achieve. We are doing a special ‘thank you and farewell’ to Toni-Maree at our next P&C Meeting (25th July) and would encourage all past and present members to attend, along with inviting any new members along.

Minister for Education, Industrial Relations and Racing Honourable Grace Grace and Local State MP for Mackay, Julianne Gilbert visit Mackay State High School

On Tuesday we were excited to welcome the Honourable Grace Grace, Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing and Julianne Gilbert, Member for Mackay to Mackay SHS.

I was able to take Minister Grace on a tour of our wonderful school, while she chatted with our Senior Prefects, visited our Clontarf Academy and meet with the Elders of our community. She popped in to wish our Instrumental Students all the best at Fanfare before inspecting the newly installed ‘Share the Dignity’ Vending machine in the Senior girl’s toilets. We were proud to share some of our Mackay High story with her.

Fanfare Success!

Our Instrumental Music staff and students have again done an outstanding job competing in the Fanfare Festival heats on Tuesday. Concert band received a Silver award, and Symphonic Band, Big Band and String Ensemble all received a Gold Award! We are truly proud of these results and the hard work put in over many months preparing.

Over 100 students participated and did a fine job producing a high standard of music for the adjudicator. Congratulations and thank you to our amazing Instrumental Music teachers and instructors, Ms Kristen Pengelly, Ms Nicole Pasquale, Ms Priscilla Catling, and Mr Aaxle Carpenter. We will find out if we're in the finals by early next week (week 8). The Fanfare regional finals will be held on Monday 20th June (week 10). MACKAY HIGH PRIDE

Partnerships at Mackay State High School

Mackay State High School has welcomed three new partnerships this month:

In 2021, a team lead by our Head of Department Teaching and Learning, Dianne Watt, applied for funding to ‘Schools Plus’, a Sydney-based organisation who source and administer grants to schools in targeted areas. At the end of last year, we found out we were successful in receiving a $30 000 grant to run a STEM Project in our school, funded by Google! Google has an interest in promoting school engagement in Digital Technologies and in STEM areas. Our official project goal is: to promote STEM engagement for students in the Academic Excellence Academy through professional development for staff and workshops/incursions for students, culminating in a STEM fair, which showcases student critical and creative thinking and utilisation of a Design Inquiry process.

We have been utilising this funding to run STEM Workshops for our Academic Excellence students through STEM Punks, who have also offered PD for STEM teachers here at the school.

On Tuesday 7th June, Schools Plus and Google are coming to Mackay SHS to ‘launch’ our STEM project and celebrate the grant funding we have received from them. This involves a series of speeches and presentations by Google/Schools Plus Executives, followed by cake cutting, media opportunities and careers talks to Senior General Science students. STEM Punks will also be here in the school, running workshops for Yr 7-9 Academic Excellence Academy students.

Mackay SHS students have been given the opportunity to enrol in a fully funded pilot VET course developed by the Queensland Future Skills Partnership (a collaboration between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity Australia). Our students have been invited into the new Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies Pilot Program. This qualification provides industry skills and career pathways in autonomous technologies, mining and Mining, Equipment, Technologies and Services (METS). We are very proud to have 21 Year 10 students enrol in this amazing opportunity. If you would like to know any information, please do not hesitate to contact our wonderful Transitions Officer, Mrs Diane Veitch in the Senior School Hub.

And last week, The Mackay Cutters proudly announced a formal partnership with Mackay State High School commencing 2023. This partnership links Mackay State High School’s Rugby League Academy with the Mackay Cutters Pathways Program and centralised-coaching system. The formal partnership will see mutual benefit for both the Mackay Cutters and Mackay SHS where shared facilities and resources will see Mackay SHS as a training base for our Junior Representative programs.

This will increase the opportunities for players and staff in the Mackay region to pursue their rugby league goals. The partnership is aimed at developing local talent through a streamlined junior pathways program into the Mackay Cutters. It is hoped that the hub established at our school will be the first of three hubs, with satellite programs also planned for two other areas as the Cutters look to broaden their pathways footprint. We are very excited to be involved in this initiative.

We are a truly amazing school that offers our students many opportunities.

Assessment Period

Finally, a very quick reminder that as we move into Week 8, students in all year levels are working on assessment. I would encourage you to check your child’s assessment planners so that you can assist them in their organisation and preparation for exams and assignments. If your child doesn’t have an assessment planner, please contact the office and we will organise a copy to be emailed home.

Semester 1 report cards will be issued at the start of Week 3 next term.

Thank you for a wonderful Term 2.

We Believe … We Achieve
Yours in Education

Felicity Roberts - Principal
#mackayhighpride

SAVE THE DATE

OFFICE UPDATE

2021 School Magazine

2021 School magazine, if you would like a memorable keepsake of your school days, the magazine can purchased at a low price of $15 from the main office

Appointments

If your child has to attend an appointment during the school day, the preferred process is:

• Write a note
• Your child takes this note to the Attendance Officer and is issued with a leave request
• Your student can then be collected from the school office
• This way your child will be waiting for you for collection with no delays

SENIOR SCHOOL

CQ University Webinar

Graduating high school and starting university is an exciting time for Year 12 students and we understand there is a lot of information needed to navigate this transition. Whether you're a parent or a student in Year 12, CQUni is there to help you get all the answers you need. CQU’s Parents and Year 12s Webinar which talks through what option students can pursue after Year 12, and making a career choice. Guests will also learn where to look for information on courses, entry requirements as well as detailed information about how to apply. Register now to attend!

Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies Pilot Program

Year10 students have been given the opportunity to participate in this fully subsidised qualification in the new Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies Pilot Program. This opportunity was granted limited students through an online EOI application. We had an overwhelming response of 22 student wanting to undertake this pathway which will take 18 months to complete at the Mackay City CQU Campus.

This qualification has been developed by the Queensland Future Skills Partnership (QFSP), a partnership between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity Australia, in collaboration with industry experts and communities to provide Industry 4.0 skills and career pathways in autonomous technologies, mining and Mining, Equipment, Technologies and Services (METS).

It has been specifically designed to provide an entry-level pathway program for school-based students, providing foundation knowledge and accredited outcomes in hardware, software, systems and processes required to gain employment and/or progress to higher-level training within mining and related industries.

Good luck to our very first class of 2022!

Defence Work Experience

Rudy recently travelled to Townsville after being accepted into the Defence Work Experience Program Army in Motion 24-26 May 22.

Rudy would like to become a Driver in the ADF where he can get behind the wheel of an exciting variety of high performing military vehicles.

Well done RUDY!

Traineeship and Apprenticeship

Have School Based Traineeship Opportunities for Year 10, 11 and 12 students who would like to complete a Cert III in Hospitality.

Anglo American

Anglo American's Moranbah North Mine is now accepting applications both for its 2023 Apprenticeship Program (Electrical and Mechanical) and its 2022 Junior Miner Program.

Links below to the advertisements and where students can apply:

Apprentice: Electrical:

Apprentice: Mechanical:

Junior Miner:

In accordance with the Moranbah North Enterprise Agreement 2018 terms and conditions of employment for successful applicants, you must be between 16 and 19 years of age to be considered for the roles.

No age restrictions for Apprentices. Applications are now open and close 12th June 2022.

Glencore

2023 Apprenticeship applications are now open on the website and will close on 19th June 2022.

Glencore are seeking applications from students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

It is important for students to know that if they are interested in a trade related career with Glencore, NOW is the time of the year to apply.

Please see Mrs Veitch in P Block if you are interested.

SPORTS CORNER

Rugby League Academy

Along with the announcement of our partnership with Mackay Cutters, we have had a busy term. Mr Schill our Rugby League Coordinator is holding weekly meet ups. This is during lunch to get notices out and for students to get to know each other.

We also had the Bronco’s Academy in running drills. Kellan Jenner past Rugby League student and chiropractor at Peak Chiropractic, talked to students about recovery and what his role entails as a chiropractor. Kellan also spoke about his time at Mackay State High School as a student, Rugby League, his playing and career path.

Football Academy

Our Senior Football Academy students have had Anthony Alexander, Technical Director, Jayden Bell and Angus McKenzie, former students and current players from Magpies Crusaders coaching practical lessons on a Friday afternoon. This is providing students with different types of drills and skill sets to use in games.

Cutters Partnership

Academy Breakfast

Sporting Academy breakfasts held monthly. Last breakfast was cooked by the Clontarf Academy students.

EXCELLENCE ACADEMIES

ACCESS CENTRE

Mackay Regional Council, Emergency Management Team invites you to:

Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Find out more about how you can make a plan & stay safe in a disaster

Join us for this practical and interactive session for people with disability, their carers and supports, to start a Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) plan.

Facilitators:

Carla Duck – Emergency Management Coordinator, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Central Region

Bob Khalsa – Emergency Management, Mackay Regional Council

Davina Harrison – Emergency Management, Mackay Regional Council

• Learn about disaster risks in the Mackay area, and where to go for information
• Learn about the four steps to increase your preparedness
• Start your own plan using the P-CEP Workbook

Date: 6 July 2022
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Jubilee Community Centre Mackay
Lunch provided. Please register at the link below:
REGISTER HERE:

For more information contact the Emergency Management Team at Mackay Regional Council on emteam@mackay.qld.gov.au or 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

Form fillable PDF and screen reader enabled versions of the P-CEP Workbook are available to download from the link below:

HOME ECONOMICS

Come and Try Day CQ Uni

Queensland Tourism Industry Council hosted a “Come and Try day” at the CQ university on Wednesday 18th May for students from various high schools around the region. Seven Year 12 Mackay State High School Hospitality Students attended the day.

The students participated in a Cookery Masterclass, Mixology lesson, had an Industry Tour and spoke to potential employers. The purpose of the day was to introduce students to the hospitality industry as a career pathway.

Biggest Morning Tea

Year 11 Hospitality students hosted a Biggest Morning Tea which they prepared yummy food and beverages for our guests.

CLONTARF ACADEMY

Clontarf Hosts QLD Minister for Education

The Mackay Academy were honoured to host the Qld Minister for Education, the Hon. Grace Grace. It was an exciting time for the Mackay Academy following on from our visit to QLD Parliament House last term. The Minister for Education was joined by the Member for Mackay, the Hon. Julianne Gilbert. It was a great opportunity to not only celebrate with our school community but to reciprocate the hospitality shown to us when we visited parliament last term. We would like to thank our Principal, Mrs. Felicity Roberts for making this possible. Our community elders for their support. Present on the day were, Uncle Gordon Quakawoot, Aunty Marion Healy and Uncle George Tonga. Aunty Marion was able to treat us all to some afternoon tea with her famous damper. It was truly a great afternoon of talking story and sharing a bit of our Mackay story.

Clontarf Working

Within our Clontarf Academies we want to celebrate the successes of our young men. In the space of employment and vocational studies these successes have been able to be captured through our “Pillar” photo boards. We would like to welcome our school community, parents and corporate partners and any others that are interested to take a tour of our academy room to hear some of these stories. This also gives an opportunity for our young men to be able to yarn and explain the various opportunities that they are engaged in. Here are some of the stories of our lads in school-based Traineeships/Apprenticeships/Cadetships and those studying at TAFE.

HEROS IN HEALTH

Over the two-day program students visited the operating theatre and maternity ward, learned about hand hygiene and removal of staples, checked out blood pressure and blood sugar levels and discovered more about airway management. They toured the hospital, found out how to educate patients on medication management and helped their fellow students to get up off the ground!

They also heard from professionals including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, sports and exercise scientists and pharmacists about their profession in the healthcare industry and their career journeys so far.

CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Teacher Profile

Name: Anita Pritchard
Arts Area: Visual Art
Favourite style of within your area: Drawing, Printing-making and Street art
Favourite artist: So many to choose from but… Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol was where it all begin

What are you most excited about this year in the Creative Arts Academy?

Building up the Arts at MSHS with passionate students and teachers

ENGLISH

Breakfast Club

Brekky is served each morning 8am to 8:40am

Monday to Thursday in the Hall Kitchen

Friday’s outside Clontarf

A huge Thankyou goes to Brumby’s Sydney Street for donating bread for the past 10 years to our Brekky club

School Based Youth Health Nurse

Recipe of the Week

Lamb and Veggie kebabs

Easy
4 servings
4 serves of veg
15m preparation
15m cooking

Ingredients

• 500g lean lamb round, cut into cubes
• 8 button mushrooms, halved
• 1 green capsicum, seeded and diced
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

Marinade

• 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
• 2 teaspoons mint jelly
• 2 teaspoons reduced-salt soy sauce*

Method

1. Thread lamb and vegetables onto skewers.
2. Mix marinade ingredients together and microwave for 40 seconds to combine.
3. With a pastry brush, coat meat and vegetables with marinade.
4. Preheat barbecue or grill to moderately hot.
5. Cook kebabs for 5–10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing regularly with marinade.
6. Serve 2 skewers per person.

Tip: Soak bamboo skewers in hot water for a few minutes to prevent splintering or burning on barbecue.

MACKAY STATE HIGH SCHOOL P & C

Meetings are held once a month, as a P & C we don’t do fundraising our revenue comes from our Tuckshop and uniform shop. If you would like to join our committee the next meeting will be held Monday 25th July in the school Administration building at 6.00pm

2022 Executive Committee

President – Joeffrey Agbayani
Vice President – Majella Hoffmann
Treasurer – Mel Hall
Secretary - Nichole Hood

TUCKSHOP

How can I get involved?

Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.

The parents and citizens’ association at Mackay State High School appreciate any volunteer contribution that you can make. Can you help at tuckshop? Do you like planning or assisting at functions and special events? There are so many ways in which you can help our P&C email pandc@mackayshs.eq.edu.au for more information