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Mrs Karen Tanks,Mrs Karen Tanks,Executive PrincipalExecutive Principal

21 July 202021 July 2020

From the Executive Principal’s Desk

Engagement, Writing,Feedback and RetrievalDear Parents, Caregiversand StudentsWelcome to Term 3 to all of our beautifulMansfield SHS students, staff andfamily. I hope you all enjoyed a very welldeserved break, relaxing and rechargingfor our next ten weeks of learning andachieving. After talking to some of our

students, it seems that everyone is fired up even more so thanusual, ready to really tackle this term after the uncertainty andupheaval of the past few months. The positivity and willingnessof our students to get into the classroom and get busy is atestament to the Mansfield SHS spirit, our resilience anddetermination to get in and get the job done! Considering thedisappointment of cancelling some of our school’s much lovedevents like the leadership camp, excursions and variouscompetitions, I think we have all learnt that being happy andleading a good life is not about constantly ‘getting’ or ‘doing’things, but about appreciating what we have and striving toimprove where we can.

There is a great quote from a 20th Century American novelist,which says, “There are three ingredients in the good life:learning, earning and yearning”. I love this idea from aneducational point of view, suggesting that pursuing lifelonglearning, setting and achieving goals is the key to a good life,but as someone who has still got lots to learn herself, I wouldsuggest that there are a few more ingredients which make the‘good life’ a lot more comfortable and enjoyable along the way.

And no, I am not just talking about those amazing prefects’perfect picnic boxes from last term: how delicious did they lookand taste? Having a good life is about more than having; it isabout giving and receiving on a genuine or intrinsic level.

Being productive, making good friends, celebrating our culture,spirituality and family are all ingredients in creating a good life.When we stand back and can point at or see something wehave produced, (rather than mindlessly scrolling through socialmedia for hours on end) we feel good. Whether that is 200words toward an assessment which is due soon, a cake youhave baked for your family or purposefully going for a walkto reach your 10,000 step goal … being productive gives usa sense of accomplishment. Forging lasting and supportivefriendships makes us feel good too. When we interact, laughwith, listen to and bond with others, we are doing what comesnaturally to us as humans, releasing more endorphins anddopamine. Celebrating the important aspects of our culturehelps anchor us into a sense of time, place and belonging, justas making time and space to devote yourself to your spiritualitywill give you a feeling of peace and composure, making youfeel good. Giving time to our family is another important wayof building connections with others, ourselves and where wecome from.

Perhaps more than any of these though, is acting with purpose.Having a true purpose and acknowledging the reason youdo what you do, can allow us to find fulfilment on a scaleyou cannot get from the instant gratification of a fast foodmeal eaten without thought or a dozen likes on a social mediapost. A good life is not just about getting things: it is aboutgiving a little of yourself to something greater than what isin your own immediate vicinity, and receiving satisfaction andcontentment in return. When our Mansfield SHS students arriveon the school grounds dressed with pride, ready to do theirabsolute best in every classroom, on every field and stage, Iknow they feel a sense of accomplishment before the day has

Mr Craig Healey,Mr Craig Healey,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Mr Lance Simpson,Mr Lance Simpson,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

even begun. This is the beginning of living their good life. And Iam living mine because that is part of my true purpose.

I am so thankful that our Mansfield SHS community continuesto be steadfast in its support of each other and enjoy what wehave in this new world of restrictions in which we live. Together,we can help build a good life for our students and each other. Ihope you all have a wonderful term.

Stay safe and well, and have a lovely few weeks with yourfamily.

Faculty News

Health and Physical Education

Cross country carnivalrescheduled

We are pleased to announce that theschool cross country carnival has beenrescheduled to Thursday 6 August(week 4). Training has commencedeach Thursday morning before school.Students must attend training sessionsto be permitted to run in the carnival.

Recommencement of interschool sport

Last week we conducted our winter interschool sport trials. Thisweek we play Cavendish Road SHS. Students must return theirpermission forms to their coaches please.

Industrial Technologies and Design

Certificate I Construction(Year 11)

Construction students were recentlytasked with completing a concreteblock retaining wall outside science.The build process required students toprepare the work area for safeworking, setting out with string lines,mixing and applying mortar, usingstorey rods and spirit levels to check

for consistent heights and level. They worked in small teams tolay the individual blocks while others mixed mortar or kept thesite clean. Each block was then core filled with concrete forstability and strength.

The capping of the wall was completed by students fixingformwork to the top block and pouring concrete into the form.They then used a timber float and screed to smooth and levelthe surface to get the desired finish. Lastly, an edging tool wasused to apply a rounded edge to the capping.

The students have learnt valuable practical skills in all facets ofconstruction, including site visits to the current building worksand presentations by the onsite builders, resulting in clarificationof choices being made for potential careers.

Year 10 Preparatory Graphics

Students in preparatory graphics have been undertaking anIkea flat-pack furniture project this term. Within the subject,students have developed an understanding of industrypractices, interpreted technical information and drawings,demonstrated and applied practical modelling procedures,organised and produced technical drawings and evaluateddrawings using specifications.

Industrial graphics skills focuses on the underpinning industrypractices and production processes required to produce thetechnical drawings used in a variety of industries, includingbuilding and construction, engineering and furnishing.

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Mr Mark Casey,Mr Mark Casey,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Information Technology

Senior IT subjects

There are two options for informationtechnology subjects in the seniorschool. Digital solutions is our offeringfor a general subject while ICT(information communicationtechnology) is our applied subject.There is no doubt that there is highdemand for people to work in the ITsector and these subjects offer a great

steppingstone into the field. However, these subjects alsoprovide valuable skills for students considering a wide range offields. They develop the 21st century skills of critical andcreative thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork,personal and social skills, and ICT skills that are critical tostudents’ success in further education and life. These subjectsare well worth a look to support any career path students maybe considering.

Laptop charging

Lately there has been a noticeable increase in the numberof students borrowing a laptop because their battery has runout. Often this is during the first lesson or earlier. We ask thatlaptops be fully charged when they get to school. Studentsshould have their laptops turned off until they get to school.Turning on the laptop at school and logging on while on theschool network will ensure all services (such as printers) areproperly connected. Laptops can also be turned off at eachbreak, which will also preserve battery life.

STEM competition update

Students who expressed interest in the competitions advertisedin the last newsletter have been added to a new ITCompetitions MS Team. The MS Team is used to distributeannouncements about registration and submission remindersand provide access to competition related files. If you wouldlike your student to be added to the IT Competitions MS Team,please email Mrs Docherty (kdoch8@eq.edu.au).

CyberTaipan competition

This year there has been a lot of interest from students in anew cyber security competition named CyberTaipan, which isbased on the US Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot program.After a successful pilot last year, CSIRO have launched thecompetition Australia-wide in 2020. Due to COVID-19,registration is free this year and competition events will be heldonline. Team registrations are open until Friday 31 July. Thecompetition is available to all students between the ages of 12to 18.

Participation in the competition involves completing trainingmodules that take students through cyber security principlesand cover the types of vulnerabilities found in the competition.The modules are delivered through MS Teams and learning issupported by a coach (their teacher) and an industry mentor.Student teams can complete the modules at home at their ownpace. Teacher support is provided face-to-face during breaktimes at school or online via a discussion channel.

There are two competition rounds to be held on the followingdates:

Each competition round takes place at school during a six-hourweekend competition window assigned by the competitionorganisers. Teams of five to six students supervised by ateacher use their knowledge of cybersecurity tools to resolvesecurity issues in a virtual machine.

If your student would like to register for the CyberTaipancompetition, please contact Mrs Docherty (kdoch8@eq.edu.au)before Friday 31 July.

First Tech Challenge update

The First Tech Challenge competition will be proceeding in2020 with regional and national events to be held in Brisbane.The First Tech Challenge team meets every Wednesday afterschool from 3 pm to 4.30 pm to prepare for the followingevents:

If you are interested in being part of an FTC Challenge team thisyear as a technical mentor, coach or student please contactMrs Docherty (kdoch8@eq.edu.au).

Robotics excursion rescheduled

The STEM Robotics excursion to QUT that was cancelled inTerm 1 has been rescheduled for Friday 23 October. Theexcursion is suitable for Year 9 TIC, Year 10 digital solutionsand Year 10 engineering students. Preference will be givento students who returned permission forms for the cancelledexcursion.

• Module 1: Online safety

• Module 2: Cyber ethics

• Module 3: Cyber security

• Module 4: Computer basics and virtualisation

• Module 5: Windows security tools

• Module 6: Windows security configuration

• Module 7: Introduction to Linux and Ubuntu

• Module 8: Ubuntu security.

• Competition Round 1: Friday 7 August to Sunday 9August

• Competition Round 2: Friday 28 August to Sunday30 August.

• Wednesday 16 September – Captains and CoachesDay – Grace College Rothwell

• Friday 23 October – Scrimmage – Location TBC

• Saturday 7 November – FTC Qld Championships –Grace Lutheran College Rothwell

• Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December – FTC NationalFinals – Grace Lutheran College Rothwell.

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Mrs Allison Peel,Mrs Allison Peel,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Mrs Kathrine Jacobsen,Mrs Kathrine Jacobsen,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

LanguagesIt has been great to welcome ourstudents back after a well-deservedtwo-week break. This week marksBastille Day and our French studentslearnt about this important Frenchnational day in their lessons. Aslanguage learners, it is important tomake connections between thelanguage and the culture of thecountries in which it is spoken.

Congratulations to Annabelle Duncan (10R) and Abigail Lim(11G) who received scholarships to participate in the JuniorAcademy of Modern Languages course in Japanese throughJames Cook University over the school holidays. It was a greatexperience for them and has furthered their knowledge of theJapanese language and culture.

Annabelle DuncanAnnabelle Duncan Abigail LimAbigail Lim

Congratulations also goes to Leer Lim (12N) who has beenshortlisted for the Iwasaki Sangyo scholarship and is through tothe next round of interviews. We wish her the best of luck forthis!

Leer LimLeer Lim

Music

Ensemble rehearsals

We are excited to announce allensemble rehearsals, bothinstrumental and choral, willresume this term. In response toCOVID-19 concerns, safetyprotocols will be put in place for thehealth and well-being of bothstudents and staff according toguidelines distributed by Education

Queensland.

Instrumental and vocal lessons

Students are reminded that they are required to attend alllessons unless there is an assessment for another subject. Ifthis happens, the relevant teacher should be contacted (viaemail ahead of time) to arrange an alternate lesson time

Calendar

Unfortunately, there will be no performances or camps in term3 this year. Our school musical has been rescheduled for Term2, 2021.

Science

Mr Duncan Gordon,Mr Duncan Gordon,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Mrs Emily Preston,Mrs Emily Preston,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Mansfield SHS science department will continue running thepresentation entitled ‘Meet a Scientist’. These freepresentations are delivered by inspiring and recognised localscientists who share their passion for a specific field of science.They are run every three weeks on a Thursday starting at3 pm for 45 minutes and are followed by a Q&A session.These presentations are open to all students and give them theopportunity to ask questions directly linked to the profession,the studies undertaken, the highs and lows of the profession orany related questions.

These talks are a great opportunity for students interested todiscover career options in science.

Please see below our next presenters, their subject area, andtheir presentation date.

Name Topic Affiliation Date

Dr JBennett

Dr CBekker

Quantum Physics UQ Thursday

23 July

Prof SParsons

Ecology (Animal Behaviour,Bioacoustics)

QUT Thursday

6 August

Dr PBuenzli

Biomathematics QUT Thursday

10September

Prof DJones

Urban Ecology Griffith U. Thursday

22October

Prof RSpeight

Microbial Biotechnology QUT Thursday

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Mr Mark Redhead,Mr Mark Redhead,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Ms Sue Pritchard,Ms Sue Pritchard,Head of DepartmentHead of Department

Name Topic Affiliation Date

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A permission form, which is available in the science centre,needs to be signed by parents/carers. Once completed, thisform remains active for the entire year.

Feel free to contact Mrs Buecher Halll (eabue0@eq.edu.au) orMrs Preston (epres17@eq.edu.au) for more information.

Students and PerformanceICAS is a great opportunity forstudents to test themselves againsthundreds of thousand studentsaround Australia. ICAS focuses onstudents’ higher-order thinking andproblem-solving skills. Eachassessment celebrates students’accomplishments by providingopportunities for recognition. Studentsreceive a printed certificate and an

online result report. Top performers may be eligible for medalsand attendance at special award ceremonies that recogniseacademic excellence. Students studying at Mansfield SHS haveconsistently won these medals every year for the past six years,recognising them as the very best in Queensland. MansfieldSHS’s most recent ICAS medal winner is Rose Van Niekerk(11T) who has been awarded the Queensland Medal for DigitalTechnology twice – in 2019 and 2018 – an amazingachievement!

It is important to note that due to COVID-19interruptions, the ICAS competitions are notoffered to students in Year 11 and Year 12.Unfortunately, the Writing Competition is alsonot offered in 2020.

ICAS is not compulsory at Mansfield SHS, it is an optionalcompetition. Every student who does wish to compete mustpay an entry fee for each test; this money is paid directly toUNSW Global and cannot be received by the school.

Any and every Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 student atMansfield SHS is eligible to compete in:

The cost per student per test is $15.95 (including GST) - onlineparent payment using Mansfield SHS parent access code:BIK822¬¬¬. Competition ENTRY payment closing date isFriday 24 July. UNSW have extended to Friday 31st July. Afterthis date, Mansfield SHS will receive confirmation from UNSWGlobal regarding which of our students will be competing.Subsequent information regarding specific sitting dates andtimes will then be sent to competitors and their families. If youhave any questions, please email me at mredh2@eq.edu.au.

The Arts

Art in ‘Iso’

All the visual art classes coped verywell during our time in online learningand produced some impressive work.The Year 9 Unit - Series and Multipleslent itself well to the situation we wereall faced with. The varied tasks allowedus to move from photography todrawing and find subject matter,literally in the student’s own backyard.

This is sometimes what art is about – changing people’sviewpoints and perception of what they see around them everyday. Some of the photographic tasks focussed on importantaspects of photography like the rule of thirds and depth of field.Students were also challenged to respond conceptually orthematically to other artworks and to go on a photographicscavenger hunt using themes such as isolation, joy, repetition,motion, reflections, shadows, the inside of something.

Please enjoy some of their thoughtful and creativePlease enjoy some of their thoughtful and creativephotographic artwork.photographic artwork.

Head of Year News

Year 7 and Year 8We were delighted to welcome back our Year 7 and 8 studentsand begin Term 3. Last term was a challenging term for all andwe were very proud of the way that the students used theircharacter strengths to thrive during and after online learning. Atthe end of the term, our students enjoyed the prefects’ picnicwhere they were able to enjoy an extended lunchtime to baskin the sun, participate in a range of activities and to celebratesurviving the difficult term.

During Term 2, students could be nominated by their SDPteacher for a Positivity Card. Being nominated by a teacherrepresents that the student is demonstrating a characterstrength in a way that is having a positive impact on themselves,

• ICAS Science

• ICAS Digital Technologies

• ICAS English

• ICAS Mathematics

• ICAS Spelling Bee (Year 7 only).

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their learning or others. We were pleased to see the highnumber of students who were recognised for this behaviour.This will continue for the remainder of the year to celebratethose who are doing their best, every lesson, every day.

A special mention to Joshua Ditchmen (8S) who during theholidays was selected to be a part of the Broncos Elite PlayerDevelopment Program. The commitment that Joshua hasdisplayed in his chosen sport has been rewarded with thisachievement and we are proud to call him a Mansfield SHSstudent.

Junior School students have done an incredible job of gettingback to learning to start Semester 2. It is fantastic to visitclassrooms where students are engaged and working togetherto learn and achieve. The comradery and care that studentsshow one another is great to see and really brings us togetheras a junior school team. Let us continue to lead our school inexceptional levels of effort, attendance and conduct.

Junior schooling team

Miss Sandra Quinn,Miss Sandra Quinn,Deputy Principal,Deputy Principal,Year 7 and Year 8Year 7 and Year 8

Mr Matt Grant,Mr Matt Grant,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 7 (G Block)Year 7 (G Block)

Miss Tracey Host,Miss Tracey Host,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 8 (G Block)Year 8 (G Block)

Miss SashaMiss SashaKotanko,Kotanko,

Year LevelYear LevelCoordinator,Coordinator,

Year 7 (J Block)Year 7 (J Block)

Mr Dane Tucker,Mr Dane Tucker,Year LevelYear Level

Coordinator,Coordinator,Year 8 (ScienceYear 8 (Science

Centre)Centre)

Miss Angela Lanigan,Miss Angela Lanigan,Year LevelYear Level

Coordinator,Coordinator,Year 7 and Year 8 (AYear 7 and Year 8 (A

Block)Block)

Year 9 and Year 10A big welcome back to all of our students and their familiesas we start our Term 3 journey. We hope that all our studentsenjoyed the opportunity to relax and recharge over thetwo-week break, after a term like no other. It is fantastic to seeso many smiling, enthusiastic students in their classes, and atbreak times.

The start of a new term marks the start of new timetables andsubjects for some, the start of new topics of study, the revisitingand mastery of old skills and the introduction of new skills andconcepts – it is an exciting time!

Part of that excitement comes from knowing that school isalmost back to normal, so we thought it timely to include areminder about attendance. Every minute of every day counts,as our students are always learning, every day in every lesson.Missing just 10 minutes a day may not seem like much, but overa year this adds up to nearly 1 and a half weeks of valuablelearning time. Missing 1 hour a day adds up to 8 weeks over ayear, or nearly a whole term worth of learning! Over 13 years ofschool, this is over two and half years of missed learning andopportunity for growth!

Semester reports cards will be sent home early this term. Thisis a great opportunity for students to reflect on their progress. Itis important to celebrate their successes, and discuss how theycan further take control of their learning. It is only when studentstake time to reflect that they can be the best they can be.

Year 9 – Student Development Program (SDP)

At Mansfield SHS, all year levels draw on the pillars of PositiveEducation for their Student Development Program. We havestarted the term exploring the Positive Education theme ofMeaning.

This week in SDP students completed the VIA CharacterStrengths Survey to identify their strongest character strength.Interestingly, a number of classes found that humour andgratitude were collectively their strongest character strengths.There were many lively discussions in classes as studentsidentified which friends had the top character strengths asthem, and how their character strengths have changed overtime. These discussions will develop over the term as studentscontinue to examine the world around them and how they candisplay their character strengths every day to show the worldtheir best selves. Student will continue to understand how theyare influenced by, and can influence, the community aroundthem as they reflect on their signature character strengths.

Year 10 – SET Planning

Year 10 students will be participating in their SET Planinterviews this term. These interviews have been adapted tomeet current COVID-19 safety guidelines.

There will be three interview sessions during week 5 of theterm to allow for our large cohort. Interviews are 15 minutes induration and conducted with a staff member, the student and aparent/caregiver.

These interview sessions are as detailed below:

• Session 1 – Wednesday 12 August : 2 pm to 6 pm.

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Families will be offered the option of:

During week 2 of this term, students and parents will be sentinformation regarding how to book an interview.

Other information:

Middle schooling team

Mrs Caitlin Anghel,Mrs Caitlin Anghel,Deputy Prinicpal,Deputy Prinicpal,

Year 9 and Year 10Year 9 and Year 10

Mrs Danielle Goschnick,Mrs Danielle Goschnick,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 9 (G Block)Year 9 (G Block)

Mr Mark Waugh,Mr Mark Waugh,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 10 (G Block)Year 10 (G Block)

Mrs AnnaMrs AnnaMacdonald,Macdonald,Year LevelYear Level

Coordinator,Coordinator,Year 9 (J Block)Year 9 (J Block)

Mr Dylan Williams,Mr Dylan Williams,Year LevelYear Level

Coordinator,Coordinator,Year 10 (SportsYear 10 (Sports

Centre)Centre)

Mrs Marlene Brown,Mrs Marlene Brown,Year LevelYear Level

Coordinator,Coordinator,Year 9 and Year 10 (AYear 9 and Year 10 (A

Block)Block)

Year 11 and Year 12We hope you have had an opportunity to rest and enjoyprecious time with your friends and family this holiday. As youreturn to classes and receive results, remember that they areanother stepping-stone for the amazing journey ahead of you,they are not the end of your journey! What can you learn fromthe stones that you have thrown? Do you need to take morerisks to help you learn and grow further? What was the oneminor change you learned from your reflections of last term?How can you add value to it?

This term will be all about helping you thrive; the importantlesson you need to know is that your thriving involves us all– your teachers, parents, friends, and classmates. Do not behesitant to reach out. The reality is that we learn together, wegrow together and consequently, we will thrive together! We allcontribute something of value to the table.

Remember to be curious. Take some time at the start of thisterm to think about how you can use an area of strength tosupport an area of growth?

What is your area of strength? Talking in class? Perhaps youcould use this ability to communicate and support your journeyby talking to your teacher and asking questions; use your loveof staying connected to explore an area of interest in moredepth.

We encourage you to try something new. Change what youhave always done. Permit yourself to be curious. Take a risk tohelp you learn and grow. Embrace the journey and thrive!

Have a great start to the term!

The end of Term 2 picnic celebration

Congratulations to our prefects for organising a wonderfulpicnic to celebrate the end of Semester One. Walking aroundthe grounds on the last day was a wonderful experience. Wewitnessed students sharing a picnic, laughing with friends andplaying games. Both teachers and students have expressedhow joyful this event was. Thank you prefects, the canteen andthe P & C for making this so special.

Assessment

The exam block for Year 11 will be held in weeks 9 and 10 ofTerm 3, from Wednesday 9 September to Friday 18 Septemberand students will be able to have study leave during this timeprovided they have met all school requirements.

Year 11 assessment timetable

Please find attached the Year 11 assessment timetable. Furtherinformation regarding the assessment timetable was emailedfrom Ms Overs on Wednesday 15 July to both students andparent/caregivers.

• Session 2 – Thursday 13 August : 7 am to 12 pm.

• Session 3 – Thursday 13 August : 12 pm to 5 pm.

1. Face-to-face interview – this will abide by COVID-19safe spacing.

2. Phone conference – this is in request to currentCOVID-19 safety guidelines and a valid reason isrequired.

• Year 10 students DO NOT attend school onThursday 13 August except for their SET Planinterview.

• Students are to wear their school uniform for theinterview.

• An email was sent to all families in Week 10 of Term2 with information regarding SET Plan interviews.This email also included links to subject informationbooklets and faculty presentations.

• SDP classes in week 5 will allow students a finalchance to complete preparation for SET PlanInterviews.

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Year 12 assessment timetable

Please find attached the Year 12 mock external exam timetablefor Term 3 and the Year 12 external assessment timetablefor Term 4. Further information regarding both the mock andexternal exams was emailed from Ms Overs on Wednesday 15July to both students and parents/caregivers.

Study leave

Wednesday afternoon study leave arrangements will continuethroughout Term 3. Supervision will be provided to thoseremaining at school. Students may try out for the limited rangeof interschool sports activities, which will also be running duringthis time. Students have received an email about this outliningthe processes.

RYDA incursion

On Thursday 13 August, Year 11 students will be participatingin a driver education program, which will be conducted atschool with guest presenters. This is an all-day program andthe cost for this activity is included in the payment of schoolfees. It is a worthwhile activity, which supports our youngdrivers. More information will be published closer to the time.

Year 12 formal – great news!

We know that our Year 12 students are eager to find out moreinformation about one of the most anticipated events of theirsenior year. We have been in close contact with the BrisbaneConvention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) and are pleased tobe able to provide a positive update.

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) hasbeen identified as a large and unique venue and, after puttingtogether plans, are seeking approval from the QueenslandGovernment to hold larger events. If successful, BCEC do notanticipate that they will need to cancel our booking due toCOVID-19 restrictions. We will keep you updated with theprogress of this application and if successful, our senior formalwill be able to go ahead on Friday 18 September – the final dayof Term 3!

The consent form and payment of $135 are to be handed inat the lower office (now located at G Block) before school byMonday 3 August at the latest.

If there are concerns about meeting the final payment date,please see Ms Wust BEFORE Monday 3 August.

Future Teachers Bursary

Students in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 who are lookingto study education need to be aware of some of the earlyentry programs offered by higher education institutions (suchas universities and colleges). These programs allow studentsto start studying units toward their teaching degree prior tothe completion of Year 12. If you are accepted into one ofthese programs, future teachers bursary can provide additionalfinancial and peer support to get students started in theirteaching career. Applications for the Future Teacher Bursaryare currently open.

TAFE for Years 10 and 11.

2021 Applications

If your child is interested in completing a TAFE course andlooking to commence study at the beginning of 2021, pleasefollow the processes below with your student:

TAFE will contact students later in the year to offer successfulapplicants a place. For more information about TAFE studyincluding course availability, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Hixon, Ms Symko,Mr Waugh (Year 10) or Ms Pearce via email or phone.

School-based apprenticeships or traineeships(SATs)

If your student is absent from his/her day at their school-basedapprenticeship or traineeship, please contact the relevantemployer and the school advising of your student’sabsenteeism on the day.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) arepart-time apprenticeships or traineeships where students usesome school time to go to work and/or do the theoreticaloff-the-job training of their SAT. If your student is interested inundertaking a SAT, contact our student engagement officer MrsPearce.

Work experience

Mansfield SHS offers work experience to Year 10 and Year 11students. Work experience familiarises students with workingconditions and employer expectations. In addition, it offersstudents the opportunity to sample a specific type of work, andalso promotes personal and social development.

The conditions of Work experience for Mansfield SHS studentsare based on The Education (Work Experience) Act 1996.Students:

The program is only offered during Term 4, unless underexceptional circumstances (to be discussed with the Head ofYear 11, Ms Symko).

Work experience will run from Monday 30 November to Friday4 December.

• Look at the course guide (link below)

• Discuss available options

• Complete the attached Mansfield SHS applicationform

• Student is to make an appointment with a guidanceofficer for approval

• Return the approved application form to Ms Pearcein G block

• Apply to TAFE using the tafeapply.com link (use thecodes in the link below).

• are 14 years and over

• receive no payment in money or kind

• work 5 days during normal working hours for theindustry

• are covered by workers compensation.

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If you would like to participate in the Mansfield SHS WorkExperience Program, please return the signed forms belowto the student engagement officer (Mrs Pearce) in G blockstaffroom by Monday 9 November.

Year 12 students driving cars to school mustremember the following:

Additional information

During Term 3, school excursions as well as participation insome music and physical activities will begin; however, we willnot be having large gatherings such as assemblies until a laterdate. As a school, we will continue to revise and revisit oursocial restrictions in line with government directives and willcommunicate these with our school community.

Senior schooling team

Mrs Marg Overs,Mrs Marg Overs,Deputy Principal,Deputy Principal,

Year 11 and Year 12Year 11 and Year 12

Ms Maddie Wust,Ms Maddie Wust,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 12 (G Block)Year 12 (G Block)

Ms Felicity Symko,Ms Felicity Symko,Head of Year,Head of Year,

Year 11 (G Block)Year 11 (G Block)

Mr Ben Austen,Mr Ben Austen,Year Level Coordinator,Year Level Coordinator,

Year 12 (J Block)Year 12 (J Block)

Mrs Terri Soteriou,Mrs Terri Soteriou,Year Level Coordinator,Year Level Coordinator,Year 11 (Sports Centre)Year 11 (Sports Centre)

Ms Amy Croll,Ms Amy Croll,Year Level Coordinator,Year Level Coordinator,

Year 11 and Year 12 (SportsYear 11 and Year 12 (SportsCentre)Centre)

Mrs Naomi Pearce,Mrs Naomi Pearce,Student EngagementStudent Engagement

OfficerOfficer(G Block)(G Block)

Guidance News

Mrs Penny BudgeMrs Penny Budge Mrs Jo LawtonMrs Jo Lawton Mr Dale O’BrienMr Dale O’Brien

Online social emotional wellbeingprogramsIf your child is having difficulty returning to school or is justfinding it difficult at the moment, there are a number of onlineprograms which may be able to assist. The Brave Programis set up by the University of Queensland and usesevidence-based research to work with students in an onlineenvironment. See links below for more information:

Parenting and family supportSometimes being a parent is very tough and challenging, butluckily we do not need to go through this alone with a range ofsupport options available.

• Mansfield SHS parental permission form.

• Work experience placement for student agreementform.

• Register details with Mrs Overs.

• Students must not transport any other studentexcept for immediate family members

• Students must abide by road rules

• Park in appropriate places around the school, but noton school grounds or church grounds.

• BRAVE Program

• ABC Story on the BRAVE program

• Parentline 1300 30 1300 (Parentline website ).Parentline is a great website and support where youcan call/web chat directly and gain advice andsupport.

• Family and Child Connect (FaCC) 13 32 64 ( FaCCWebsite ). Family and Child Connect is able to linkyou with hands-on support related to yourcircumstances. You can self-refer through theirwebsite or online.

• ACCORAS ( ACCORAS Website ). ACCORASpresented at the P&C last semester and are able toprovide at-home counselling and family support for arange of challenges related to family management

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ApprenticeshipsOn the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website you cansearch by industry group (arts, culture and performance,automotive and boating, building and construction, businessetc) to find out what a particular apprenticeship and traineeshipqualification is all about, the training required and jobs you canapply for with the qualification. Not sure what you are lookingfor? Check them out and see which you are most drawn to.

Australia defence force recruitmentThese ADF virtual sessions focus on one particular area ofthe defence force and provides valuable information aroundlife, employment, opportunities and commitment when joiningthe ADF. The following are a list of upcoming virtual sessions.For details about these events and for information on ArmyReserve Information Sessions, visit the Defence Jobs AustraliaFacebook site and Defence Jobs Upcoming Events and InfoSessions .

Career ladders can help boost yourcareer ideas listThe Careers page on the Good Universities Guide website hascareer ladders for over 30 interest areas you may be familiarwith and school subjects. Each career ladder lists jobs in fourlevels, according to the minimum training required.

Top five in-demand skills and whyAs the workforce continues to evolve, employers are placing apremium on people with skills that will help secure their successin the future. But what exactly are they looking for? Some ofAustralia’s leading recruiters have revealed the five skills in highdemand and how you can show that you have exactly whatemployers are looking for. Read more about these skills:

Gap year options

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia offers full and partialscholarships to students wishing to participate in their overseasprograms. Scholarships are available for AFS intensive,semester and year programs. Find out about these programsand how to apply for a scholarship on the AFS website.

Lattitude Global Volunteering

Lattitude Global Volunteering applications for 2020/2021overseas placements are now open. Learn about their gap yearprograms on the Lattitude website.

Southern Cross-Cultural Exchange

Southern Cross-Cultural Exchange provides high schoolstudent exchange programs for Australian students. Click hereto find out more about exchange destinations, programoptions, support and safety and how to submit an application.

World Education Program Student Exchange

WEP are offering online information sessions so you can get agood understanding about what they are offering in 2021. Clickhere to register to register for an online session.

P&C News

P&C meetingP&C meetings are being held via zoom to meet socialdistancing requirements. This format is easy to use and youcan join in from the comfort of your home. Meetings are heldeach month during term time with the format including a guestpresentation followed by the general meeting. The next meetingwill be on Thursday 23 July, with a guest speaker at 6.30pm followed by the P&C meeting at 7.15 pm. Please emailmshspac@gmail.com for the link and password to attend theonline meeting.

Follow the Mansfield SHS P&C Facebook page and stay intouch with what is happening in our school community.

Calendar of Events

WEDNESDAY 22 JULY YEAR 9 GEOGRAPHYEXCURSION

SENIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

THURSDAY 23 JULY MEETING A SCIENTIST – 3 PM -SC03/SC04/SC05

P&C MEETING – 6.30 PMGUEST SPEAKER – 7.15 PMMEETING

MONDAY 27 JULY MANSFIELD LITERARYFESTIVAL

RAUCHLE SERVICE CLUBMEETING

TUESDAY 28 JULY MANSFIELD LITERARYFESTIVAL

JUNIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

WEDNESDAY 29 JULY MANSFIELD LITERARYFESTIVAL

SENIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

THURSDAY 30 JULY MANSFIELD LITERARYFESTIVAL

FRIDAY 31 JULY MANSFIELD LITERARYFESTIVAL

TUESDAY 4 AUGUST JUNIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

and mental health concerns in your child. See theirwebsite for more details.

• Adaptability

• Analytical thinking

• A positive approach

• Empathy

• Resilience.

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WEDNESDAY 5AUGUST

SENIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

THURSDAY 6AUGUST

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

MEETING A SCIENTIST – 3 PM -SC03/SC04/SC05

FRIDAY 7 AUGUST SENIOR SCHOOL CUPVOLLEYBALL

TUESDAY 11 AUGUST NEWSLETTER EMAILED TOREGISTERED PARENTS/WEBSITE

JUNIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORT

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