| Aldridge Newsletter - Edition 16 - 31 October 2007 |
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School Dux 2008 —Natasha Stanberg
.jpg) Please also enjoy some of students' Art Work from the Art Show.
 Don't forget our Dance Production
 From the Principal
Our annual Awards Night was held on Tuesday, 26 October and was a resounding success.
As usual the night began with our wonderful Art Display and finished with the formal part of the evening in the hall. A feature of the night was the announcement that our hall is now totally paid off. Past P&C members joined us on stage to celebrate this achievement.
The night was well attended by dignatories including:
Mayor Barb Hovard; Mr Chis Foley—Member for Maryborough; Mr Warren Truss, MP Wide Bay, Minister for Trade and Deputy Leader of the Nationals; Ms Karen Howes (Executive Director (Schools), Wide Bay South District and Ms Helen Starr—Principal Advisor, Education Services, Wide Bay South District.
The night was dedicated to celebrating the excellence of our students. Below is a list of this year’s major award winners:-
School Dux: Natasha Stanberg
Year 11 Dux: Stefanie Wical
Outstanding Community Service -
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International
Amanda Gilbert
Outstanding Community Service—Arthur French Memorial Award
Samantha Sutcliffe
The Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Vocational Excellence Award
Nathan Ford
School Council Achievement Award
Brady Lohrisch
Olga Miller Memorial Award
Karee Blackwood
Ty-Bleau Taniora
Local Community Partnership Award (SAT’s)
Shannon Hughes
Local Community Partnership Award (Industry Placement)
Davin Walker
Dr Wanda Henry Memorial Award
Annabelle Franklin
Student of the Year/Caltex Best All Rounder
Daniel Beatty
Herald Newspaper Humanities Award
Hannah Farry
2008—School Captains
Mikaela Sanders, Anthony Gott (Vice Captains), Kristina Ree, Deane Brieschke (Captains)
Students Achievements
Congratulations to Jacob Lynch, Year 10, who travelled to Gympie to compete at the ABA Central Queensland Branch Archery Titles over the weekend of 15 and 16 September. Jacob won in his division of Junior Boys Compound.
Aldridge State High School was represented with five (5) students (Kelliann Milzewski, Isaac Sanderson, Courtney Berkery, Joshua Holz and Jacqui Bygraves) at the National Championships at Dandenong (Victoria) during the last week of the school holidays. States represented included teams from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and New Zealand.
Kelliann Milzewski was part of the winning U/16 Queensland Country Girls team defeating Queensland City 2 goals to 1 in the finals.
Isaac and Joshua played together in the U/15 Queensland Country boys team and reached the semi-finals.
Kelliann and Isaac were selected as ‘All Star’ players. This means they were named as one of the top five (5) players of the whole competition in their respective age groups.
Year 8 & 9 Report Cards
Year 8 & 9 Report Cards will be issued to students on Thursday, 13 December 2007 at 2.45 pm in a special form class—REPORTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THIS TIME. Students MUST be in attendance at school on this day to collect their report cards at 2.45 pm. Students will not be permitted to sign-in in the afternoon to collect report cards. Reports will not be available for collection by students or parents on the Thursday afternoon.
Students and parents can collect report cards on Friday, 14 December 2007 from the school’s administration office between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm.
If parents wish to have their students reports posted, an A4 stamped, self-addressed envelope must be provided to the office prior to Thursday, 13 December 2007.
We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
CRAIG TEWES
Deputy Principal
Biobus
Biobus is coming to Aldridge! On the afternoons of 22 and 23 November, you will have an opportunity to see the Biobus as it presents careers and research in Biotechnology. From 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 21 November and 3.15 pm—4.30 pm on Thursday, 22 November the exhibition will be open to the general public, FREE OF CHARGE. For more information please contact Leonnie Hamill on 4120 8461. This is something not to miss. See you there!
LEONNIE HAMILL
Health News
How much water should children drink?
In the Queensland heat and when children are running around being active it is important they are drinking plenty of water to keep their bodies hydrated.
The recommended daily amounts of fluid are:
Remember: more water is needed if children are exercising!
Hints on how to make water more appealing to children:
From Active Ate.
Dates For your Diary
More important dates for your diary.
ØThursday, 01 November—’Focus on the Future’ Conference, Cental Qld University, Bundaberg Campus. Depart 7.00 am return 6.30 pm. Venue phone no. 4150 7046.
Ø Friday, 02 November—‘Focus on the Future’ Conference, Central Qld University, Bundaberg Campus. Depart 7.00 am return 5.00 pm. Venue phone no. 4150 7046.
Ø Monday, 05 November—Sports Awards Evening in Hall at 7.00 pm.
Ø Tuesday, 06 November—Year 9 Market Day under D block.
Ø Wednesday, 07 November—Year 10 Legal Studies visit to Maryborough Court House.
Ø Thursday, 08 November—Year 12 exams in Hall.
Ø Friday, 09 November—Year 12 exams in Hall.
Ø Monday, 12 November—Year 12 exams in Hall.
Ø Tuesday, 13 November—Year 12 Formal at Brolga Theatre.
Ø Friday, 16 November—Year 12 Final Parade.
Ø Wednesday, 21 November— Year 12 SAI’s published on Common room window.
Ø Thursday, 22 November—Year 11 Exams in Hall.
Ø Friday, 23 November—Year 11 Exams in Hall.
Ø Monday, 26 November—Year 11 Exams in Hall.
Monday, 26 November—Year 12 reports available from office.
Sports News
Wide Bay Results
In the last week of school prior to the September holidays the Wide Bay Athletics carnival was held in Kingaroy. Representing Fraser District were 21 students from Aldridge. All athletes performed very well on the back of their excellent performances at the Fraser District trials.
The results are:
First
Aimee Coleman—Javelin, Discus
Alice Williams—Javelin, Shot Put (Record), Discus (Record)
Kylie Leonard—200m, Long Jump, 1500m
Gavin Soper—1500m
Melissa Walker—1500m
Daniel Poppi—1500m
Josh Chester—High Jump
Second
Aimee Coleman—Shot put
David Ball—200m, 400m, 800m
Daniel O’Brien—High Jump, Long Jump
Kylie Leonard—Shot put, Triple Jump, 100m
Daniel Poppi—3000m, 800m
Third
David Ball—Discus, 1500m. Triple Jump
Daniel O’Brien—Triple Jump
Kylie Leonard—400m
Aiden Hetherington—200m, 100m
Gavin Soper—3000m, 800m
Julia McNeilly—800m
Other Places
Tessa Burroughs—High Jump (5th)
Tyler Jocumsen—Discuss (4th)
Louisa Brain—200m 5th, High Jump (7th)
Darren McPhee—High Jump (4th)
Katelyn Ball—Shot put (6th)
Candice Barry—Javelin (5th)
Rowan Collins—400m (7th)
Jessica McCall—Javelin (4th)
Kate Morris—100m (4th)
Brenton Watterson—100m (7th)
Congratulations to all athletes, especially the following who have been selected in the Wide Bay Team:
Josh Chester, Aimee Coleman, Aiden Hetherington, Kylie Leonard, Daniel Poppi, Gavin Soper and Alice Williams.
JIM McKEE
Sportsmaster
Guidance News
Cadet Design Technician
Maryborough City Council is looking to put on an enthusiastic school leaver in the field of Engineering. The applicant must undertake and complete a Bachelor of Technology course. The applicant must have a current ‘C’ Class Drivers licence. A ‘Sound Achievement’ or higher in Graphics or Maths B would be an advantage.
For more information please call John Griffiths on (07) 4190 5800 or visit www.maryborough.qld.gov.au to get an application package.
Please ensure Council get your application period to 12 noon on Monday, 19 November 2007.
Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
30 Rural Pharmacy Scholarships are available to provide financial support to students undertaking undergraduate or graduate studies in Pharmacy at University. Simply go to the website at www.ruralpharmacy.com.au to find the guidelines and application form or contact the Rural and Professional Services team at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia on (02) 6270 1888.
USQ Head Start Program
USQ’s Head Start Program is available again in 2008. This program offers motivated Year 12 students the opportunity to enrol in a course at USQ. The program is available to high performing students who anticipate continuing on to tertiary study at USQ. The students who are accepted pay NO tuition fees for their first subject. Application forms signed by all parties must reach USQ by Friday, 07 December. If you have any questions please contact Margo Baas on 1800640678 or email
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STAVROS AMARANDOS
Guidance Officer
Expression of Interest
2008 Teacher Aide, Temporary Positions.
Application Packages are available at the Tinana State School Office or by emailing
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Ensure you attention each of the following key notes in your package:
Ø Selection criteria completing at least half a page for each criteria.
Ø State in a covering letter your preferred minimum/maximum hours – as hours offered will vary.
Ø Availability.
Ø Qualifications – Certificate III in Education Support preferred.
Ø Senior First Aid certificate preferable.
Ø Current Blue Card.
Please return your application to:
The Business Services Manager
Tinana State School
239 Gympie Road TINANA Q 4650
Closing Date: Friday, 16November 2007 – 3.30 pm.
Contact the school on 4120 8000 for further details.
Applications remain current for 12 months.
Chaplaincy News
Thank you to all those who supported Octobeard—the Chaplaincy Fundraiser that Grows on You. Winners were announced on Monday night at the Carriers Arms Hotel. Winners will be published in the next newsletter.
JILL DUNCAN
Chaplain
School Holiday Office Closure
The school administration office will be closed for the Christmas vacation period from 3.30 pm Friday, 14 December 2007, until Friday, 18 January 2008. The school office will reopen at 8.00 am Monday, 21 January 2008. We apologise for any inconvenience that this closure may cause.
Year 8 Students will resume school on Tuesday, 29 January 2008, Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Students will attend on Wednesday, 30 January 2008.
Art Show
The annual art show was held last Tuesday, 26 October prior to our Awards Night. Following are some of our students’ work. Please enjoy.
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