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Salty’s TalesSalty’s Tales Edition #10 14 November 2011

Telephone: (07) 4058 4333 Facsimile: (07) 4057 7664 CRICOS Provider #00608A Email: [email protected] Website: www.smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au

O’Brien Road, Smithfield Qld 4878 PO Box 500 Smithfield Qld 4878

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Smithfield High School Instrumental Music Compact Disk release

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Hi Everyone,

Term 4 certainly is a busy but exciting term. In recent weeks we have showcased the great talent and opportunities available at Smithfield.

We have had: Presentation Evening, Spotlight, the 2nd Senior Learning Academy Launch and on Thursday 17th will be our Year 12s Graduation. Each an outstanding event with our students demonstrating their amazing talents! If you attended any of these events I am sure you would agree that our students are capable of outstanding and quality outcomes and performances.

In other important news:

i. We are being asked to decide on the future of our school Chaplaincy program. We can continue with the program as it is or elect to have a social worker in the school. A parent survey has been undertaken to get your opinions. Staff have also been surveyed and they are strongly in support of continuing the chaplaincy program. There are many advantages to continuing; we have already established relationships and programs and as the Chaplaincy program attracts other financial support, we have our Chaplain in the school four days of the week. Funding for a social worker would see that drop to one or two days only. I will await results of the parent surveys and liaise with P&C prior to making a final decision.

ii) Work will commence shortly on the new Arts Outdoor Learning Area. The two connected covered learning areas will be situated between G and H blocks. They will be a wonderful asset to our Arts programs as well as providing additional covered seating at lunch breaks.

iii) December 6 will see two wonderful events at the school

- our annual Senior Citizens Christmas concert is another showcase of our school working with the community. It is a truly inspiring event that has run annually for over fifteen years.

- we will also have the official opening of our six fully re-furbished Science laboratories. These are now all in use and provide state of the art Science learning environment for our students and staff. I would like to thank Mr Steve Wettenhall (MLA for Barron River) for his ongoing support of these programs and of the school in general.

iv) Student behaviour can often become a problem as we get into the hot, sticky last few weeks of the year. We expect all our students to maintain high levels of behaviour and we certainly won’t accept any bullying, fighting, water balloons, etc. I have told all students to maintain a focus on working hard through to the end of the year. I am sure I have your full support on this.

v) end of school dates are as follows: Year 12 - 18 November Year 11 / 10 - 25 November Year 8 / 9 - 9 December Students are expected to attend right up to these dates. I have instructed staff to maintain effective learning

programs up until the final day for all classes.

vi) Any soccer players out there? Our Soccer Academy program “kicks off” next year. Students can study soccer as an extra subject and enrolments are being taken now. Enquire through the office or the PE Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for keen and talented soccer players. Both boys and girls welcome.

As the year ends we also lose some staff to transfers, etc, could we wish the following staff all the best in their new schools, endeavours and thank them for a wonderful job done here at Smithfield State High School - John O’Grady, Paul McLennan, Barbara Hannah and Aiva Mostert.

Finally can I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas break. Thank you to students, staff parents and caregivers for all your support this year.

We have a great school and a great community.

Until next year, Barry

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Good luck to all our Year 12 students with your final assessments and future plans. “May you build a

ladder to the stars and climb on every rung”

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P & CP & C We thank the listed business’s for their support. The P&C would be pleased to accept support from any other businesses that may be interested. Supporting Businesses:

Trinity Beach Tavern $50.00 meal voucher

Coast Fitness $120.00 voucher

Reece Plumbing $336 Hi-Flow In-Line Mains Water Filter System

Robert Callin 6 Pack of Davenport Steam Ale (award winning beer)

Trinity Beach Pharmacy $30.00 voucher

Discovery Cycles 2 x $50 vouchers

Kewarra Kitchen 2 x $25 vouchers

TTRIVIARIVIA NNIGHTIGHT Lots of Great Prizes

When : Friday 25 November at 7.00 pm

Where : Smithfield State High School Library

Cost : $10/person

Adults only no students or children

Finger Food Provided

BYO Drinks

Organise your friends and book a Table

Tables up to 8 people

Contact :

Rex Hutchison Ph 4057 7010

Mandy Mayers Ph 4057 7023

RRAFFLEAFFLE The disability unit needed to buy a Treadmill and in order to recover the cost, the P&C have donated a mountain-bike valued at $200.00. Through the efforts of Keith Seaton, P&C President, “maXenergy fitness” have also donated a bundle of free gym passes including monthly, a weekly and single day visits - 36 in total. The mountain- bike is on display in the library and tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.00.

“maXenergy fitness” is located at Campus Shopping Centre near the Laundromat and provide a gym, personal training, Kick-boxing, Boot Camp, massage therapy and more. Phone: 4057 9005 Email: [email protected] Web: www.maxenergy.com.au Address: Maxenergy Fitness, Shop 38, Campus Village Shopping Centre, Smithfield Qld. 4878.

PRIZES: (18 Prizes in Total) 1st: Outlook Diamondback Mountain Bike Valued at $200.00 (18 Gears

– Front Suspension – Front Disc Brake) plus 2 Single Visit Passes to Maxenergy.

2nd TO 5th: 1 Month Voucher to MaXenergy plus A Single Visit Pass for a friend.

6th TO 9th: 1 Week Voucher to MaXenergy plus A Single Visit Pass for a friend. 10th TO 18th: 2 X Single Visit Passes for a friend.

BBREAKFASTREAKFAST CCELEBRATIONELEBRATION HHELDELD FORFOR TTEACHERSEACHERS' D' DAYAY 00NN 28 O28 OCTOBERCTOBER 20112011 To celebrate World Teachers Day, the P&C and Tuckshop Ladies provided breakfast for staff at Smithfield High. It was a great way for us to say ‘thank you’ to teachers for playing their part in educating our children. Teachers are the most important part of a high performing school and their input and dedication was highlighted by our President, Keith.

I would like to thank everyone who helped out with the morning (Keithe, Karen, Giacinta, Sue, Ingrid, Caz, Mandy, Leanne, Keith, Helen) and a special mention to Kathy from Gift of the Gab Party Shop for the decorations.

Lyn Trimble, Secretary P&C

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TTHURHUR 10 10 –– WWEDED 16 N16 NOVEMBEROVEMBER Year 12 Block Exams

WWEDED 16 N16 NOVEMBEROVEMBER Last P & C Meeting for 2011 7 pm Conference Room Co-ordinator: President [email protected]

TTHURHUR 17 N17 NOVEMBEROVEMBER

Human Relationships Education Day (COMPULSORY) All Year 12 Students Tutorial Day Year 11 Students Year 12 Graduation Evening Novotel Palm Cove 6.30pm Pre-purchased tickets only Co-ordinator: Mr Paul McLennan

FFRIRI 18 N18 NOVEMBEROVEMBER Last Day for Year 12 Students Farewell Parade Year 11 Block Exams start

WWEDED 23 N23 NOVEMBEROVEMBER Soccer Academy 2012 Launch P Block 11am Co-ordinator: Mrs Mary-Ellen Cox / Mr Brett Fleeting

FFRIRI 25 N25 NOVEMBEROVEMBER Reef Trip Year 10 HPE Snorkelling Students Co-ordinator: Mr Michael Starr Last day for Year 10 and Year 11 Students

TTUEUE 6 D6 DECEMBERECEMBER Senior Citizens Christmas Concert 10am Q Block Co-ordinators: Mrs Jenny Wilson / Mrs Carla Pappas Gala Sports Day SSHS v Woree at Smithfield Various Sports Co-ordinator: Mr Phil Thomas

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Year 7 into Year 8 Orientation Day Co-ordinator: Mr David Jarman

FFRIRI 9 D9 DECEMBERECEMBER Last school day for 2011

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TTHURHUR 19 J19 JANUARYANUARY Student Free Day

FFRIRI 20 J20 JANUARYANUARY Student Free Day

MMONON 23 J23 JANUARYANUARY Year 8 and Year 12 Students Attend School

TTUEUE 24 J24 JANUARYANUARY All Students Attend School

TTHURHUR 26 J26 JANUARYANUARY Australia Day Public Holiday

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INVITATION

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All interested grandparents in our school community

You are welcome to attend

our Senior Citizens Christmas

Concert on

Tuesday 6 December 2011 from 10:00 am to 12:30

pm

Please RSVP to Vicki Sheehan on 4058 4357

NNEWEW HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS FORFOR QQUEENSLANDERSUEENSLANDERS After overwhelming support for the government’s proposed holiday changes, the Premier has announced changes to public holidays, school holidays and student free days in Queensland. Starting this festive season, the changes include: • an extra public holiday when

Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day falls on a weekend

• shifting three student free days to create a two-week break at Easter

• moving the Queen’s birthday holiday from June to the first Monday in October with a special one-off Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on the June long weekend in 2012.

For more information visit the Department of Education and Training’s school holidays website.

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SCHOOL OPENING TIMES 2012SCHOOL OPENING TIMES 2012

Administration (please phone 4058 4333 for enrolment appointment) and Tuckshop (uniform sales)

TTUESUES 17 J17 JANUARYANUARY 8.30am - 4pm WWEDED 18 J18 JANUARYANUARY 8.30am - 4pm TTHURSHURS 19 J19 JANUARYANUARY 8.30am – 6pm

FFRIRI 20 J20 JANUARYANUARY 8.30am – 3 pm

Textbooks and Payments (located at the Library)

Please note times have changed from previous years.

TTUESUES 17 J17 JANUARYANUARY 10am - 4pm WWEDED 18 J18 JANUARYANUARY 10am - 4pm TTHURSHURS 19 J19 JANUARYANUARY 10.30am – 6pm

FFRIRI 20 J20 JANUARYANUARY 8.30am – 3 pm

SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS CONCERT IS ON AGAIN!

Tuesday 6 December 2011

What is the Senior Citizens Christmas Concert? Each year Smithfield State High School holds a Christmas Concert for our Senior Citizens from Cairns and surrounding suburbs. Our students prepare the venue and refreshments, serve morning tea and provide most of the morning’s entertainment, while our talented Tech Crew attend to lighting and sound. Our guests are delighted by the entertainment and thrilled with the many gifts and prizes donated by our school and business community. Each Senior Citizen is given a gift which has been donated by school community and we are therefore seeking your support in this endeavour.

CAN YOU HELP? We need approximately 200 small gifts for our senior citizen guests and would be grateful for any donations. Ideas: soaps, washers, coffee cups, calendars, notebooks, crosswords and puzzle books, torches and anything else you can think of. Please no candles for safety reasons.

This year’s concert will be held on Tuesday 6 December at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Any small donation would be greatly appreciated. All donations can be left at the front Administration Office.

If you have any questions, please phone Vicki in the Guidance Office on 4058 4357

Thank you!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS RETURNING IN 2012!STUDENTS RETURNING IN 2012! 2012 Student Packages will be sent to all students encompassing end of year reports, outstanding invoices and 2012 invoices, Resource Contribution Scheme forms and a stationery brochure . Please ensure any old invoices are paid promptly and 2012 invoices are paid by the end of April 2012. You must return the CREAM Contribution Scheme form at the beginning of the year. Failure to do so will impact on your child/children’s continuing enrolment and class placement for 2012. The Voluntary Contribution Scheme (BLUE form) is not compulsory but is vital in continuing to provide up to date facilities for our students through our Building Fund, so any donations are greatly appreciated. The stationery brochure will outline the subject specific requirements that students are expected to have in the classroom and a non-compulsory ‘starter’ stationery kit will be available to purchase from the school.

STUDENT NEWS STUDENT NEWS

CCHAMELEONHAMELEON RRELEASEDELEASED Smithfield State High School’s Instrumental Music Program have released “Chameleon” their 5th CD album recording. Throughout the year, our bands and soloists have worked hard to produce this spectacular CD. Our outstanding musicians will expose the listener to many different styles of music by changing the line up of the ensembles and soloists, to best represent the time in history when the original artists released the songs.

“Chameleon” is a mixture of musical styles provided by the Smithfield High School Concert and Stage Bands, as well as some exceptional solo work. It has taken over 35 hours to record and produce. The album was engineered and recorded by Andre Houghton. Andre is a local musician/engineer and has done an excellent job working with the students and has worked many hours to help get the best sound we possibly can on the CD. It has certainly been the best quality album Smithfield has released and has been mixed into a playing order, which is delightful to listen to.

“Chameleon” the album was released to the public with a formal occasion held at JCU Boathouse on Thursday 20 October. By Jack McGirr, Band Captain

To all band students who attended the CD Launch, I would like to congratulate you for your outstanding behaviour in representing our school.

Jayne, who was the staff member from JCU and looked after the bar/food, wanted me to pass on her absolute delight in the quality of young people we have in our school.

"Please pass on to your students and staff how absolutely delighted I was to have experienced the nicest, most well mannered students/teenagers I have ever met. Their manner was a credit to Smithfield High and they were so helpful and always communicated great politeness when instructed. I look forward to many more functions with Smithfield State High School."

Thank you everyone. Jason Fox, Band Director

SSHS SSSHS STAGETAGE BBANDAND PLAYPLAY JAZZ ON THE GREEN JAZZ ON THE GREEN On Saturday 26 October, our school Stage Band were invited guests to perform at the JAZZ ON THE GREEN series held at the Novotel Resort Palm Cove. Also on the bill that day were the Atherton Hot Shots Big Band and the After Hours Big Band. Our students were outstanding in their performance and represented our school in the best possible way. The audience were impressed with our standard and repertoire, giving most positive feedback after the event. "Jazz On The Green" is an event held at the end of each month where Jazz is played on the 18th green, while the audience bring along blankets and family to picnic in a gorgeous setting as the sun goes down. The audience was

approximately 300 strong on the day and they enjoyed what the event had to offer. This w a s t h e l a s t performance for the Stage Band this year and it certainly was an outstanding way to finish up a very successful year for our band program. I am very proud of our Instrumental Music Students for 2011.

Jason Fox, Band Director

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STUDENT NEWSSTUDENT NEWS

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS Sophie Davis for receiving a $1000 Bursary from the Cairns Business Liaison Association for Art supplies for tertiary studies.

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS ANDAND GGOODOOD LLUCKUCK Guo Sheng has been selected to represent Australia in the New Zealand vs Australia Youth Weightlifting Tournament to take place at the Millennium Sports Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, during 8-16 December 2011.

GGROUNDSROUNDS DDEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENT Jim Shaban, our Grounds Officer, and Kerry Coleman, one of our cleaning staff, have put in a lot of hard work not only to ensure our grounds are kept neat and tidy but also to ensure we are encouraging nature to be on our doorstep!

The efforts that both Kerry and Jim have put in this year are summed up by Kerry. He writes the following:

The garden area behind the Science block was basically designed for shade using small suitable trees and shrubs after two huge raintrees had to be removed. As majestic as they were, they caused a great deal of damage and eventually succumbed to die-back in the major limbs. They then became too dangerous and had to be removed.

This new garden concept is about putting students in a natural environment. I have for many years tried to find suitable rainforest trees to plant but wasn’t successful until I found ‘Yuruga Nursery’ at Tolga who gave me a

complete list of plants for birds (flowering and fruit) & butterfly host plants.

However only a handful of these plants were suitable for our garden as they needed to be low maintenance, non toxic and the right size.

I found the cassia (pictured left), which attracts butterflies and we now have several planted around the school, including this garden area.

Other plants growing in the garden area include the Brown Birch, Little Euodia and Limeberry which also attract both birds and butterflies.

Rainforest trees need not be too large if planted in full sun and can be just as attractive as exotics and are vital for supporting our local wildlife. I only hope that the students get something out of it!

I’d like to thank Jim and Kerry for all their hard work, not only this year but over the many years they’ve been at the school to ensure our school is presented in a way that is enticing to the school community. The pride they have in the school and time they invest into which plants and garden beds should go where is very much recognised and appreciated.

Kristi Wimhurst, Business Services Manager

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS Champion Junior Girl at the weekend’s Barra Bash at Lake Tinaroo is Smithfield State High School’s Year 8 student, Isabella Deconinck, with her catch of an 18kg beating teacher, David Mayes, with his 17.9kg barramundi!


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SSENIORENIOR LLEARNINGEARNING AACADEMYCADEMY LINKSLINKS WITHWITH JCUJCU The Smithfield State High School 2011 Senior Learning Academy is a group of Year 11 students who have been identified as students with the potential and aspiration to follow a tertiary pathway. We are the first group to be set up by Smithfield High in partnership with James Cook University (JCU).

As part of the links with JCU we attended a series of workshops and lectures at the university. The first visit consisted of a tour with mentors showing the students through the many buildings, lecture rooms and the library. Learning Academy students were also given the opportunity to view the practical room for the new Dentistry School.

The following sessions were aimed at helping us to develop our time management skills, to study effectively and avoid wasting time. We met with Lisa Mannering and Sue Ellen, our mentors, who have given up their time to run a series of workshops for us. Lisa, a former Smithfield State High School student, gave a lecture on effective oral presentations skills, giving the students a chance to try these new skills out on their class mates. Sue Ellen taught us about assignments and how to complete them within a time frame, without procrastination.

The final series of workshops concentrated on developing the skills needed to complete our senior years successfully as we prepare to ultimately take on university studies. These skills included a lecture on poetry to help in our English classes as well as identifying our learning styles.

Ranisha Sumthipala & Jayme Reddacliffe (Year 11 students)

SSMITHFIELDMITHFIELD SSTATETATE HHIGHIGH SSCHOOLCHOOL SSENIORENIOR LLEARNINGEARNING AACADEMYCADEMY 2012 2012 LLAUNCHAUNCH Last Wednesday (9 November) Smithfield State High School launched its Senior Learning Academy for 2012 at James Cook University. This is a class of exceptional students who by achieving high academic results were chosen to participate in the academy during their senior schooling as a precursor to tertiary studies.

In partnership with James Cook University the launch was presented by the Senior Learning Academy Co-ordinators, Sharon Jones and Janette Courtney, with guests including Graham Fuller, Assistant Regional Director of Education, Steve Wettenhall MP and Cr Sno Bonneau.

“The campus tour was really helpful, as we saw the many student areas and campus layout,” student Sophie Jones comments.

“The speeches by Marnie Campbell, Social Inclusion Officer, and Lisa Mannering (former Smithfield State High student), JCU Graduate and Student Ambassador, were entertaining and inspiring,” says student Emma Vestergaard. “They gave us an insight as to what tertiary education is like and motivated us to study hard.”

The twenty-three students received their acceptance certificates into the Senior Learning Academy.


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JCU MJCU MENTORINGENTORING PPROGRAMROGRAM FFOROR SSENIORENIOR PPHYSICALHYSICAL EEDUCATIONDUCATION ANDAND HHEALTHEALTH SSTUDENTSTUDENTS The JCU faculty of Sports and Exercise Science is currently running a mentoring program with a number of year 11 and 12 Physical Education and Health students.

The program is designed for students interested in allied health and/or sport/exercise. The role of the JCU mentors is to advise Smithfield High School students of future job opportunities and to encourage a smooth transition into a university setting. The program is designed to complement the Smithfield High School student’s academic program.

In the program, students from JCU and Smithfield are paired and meet regularly at the university to be guided through communication systems such as “Learn JCU” as well as learning important skills such as exam planning, writing, research and APA referencing. The Smithfield students are also lucky enough to participate in sessions in the strength and conditioning lab, guided by their mentor.

This scheme is an important initiative to create closer partnerships between JCU and Smithfield State High School and to add another step in our student’s successful transition into tertiary life. Hopefully this program will continue, providing future opportunities for Smithfield Students throughout their senior High School years. Mary-Ellen Cox Head of Department HPE

I am participating in the James Cook University mentoring program which is available to Smithfield State High School Senior Physical Education and Health students during Term 4. The program will run for five weeks and consists of two hours per week meeting with our mentors who are currently enrolled in a Sports and Exercise Science degree at JCU. The mentors are able to provide an inside knowledge and understanding of how the university environment works, where to find resources and how to access equipment. So far my mentor, Luke, has shown me how to access the university’s resources via the internet and where to locate relevant texts in the library. I have also had access to the university’s high quality gym and look forward to becoming more acquainted with Luke and JCU in the coming weeks.

Sam Davis (Year 11)

The mentoring program in Sports and Exercise Science at James Cook University is fantastic. It has given me the confidence to re-consider university as a real possibility for me in the future. My mentor, Lucy, and I have been busy on “Learn JCU” in the gym and she may even complete a blood lactate test on me to assess my anaerobic threshold. I would recommend this program to any of our students, but particularly around Year 10 as senior schooling subjects are selected then. It has given me the chance to see many different future pathways any of which I now may pursue.

Emily Jelich (Year 12)

CREATING OUR FUTURECREATING OUR FUTURE

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PPRESENTATIONRESENTATION NNIGHTIGHT

YYEAREAR LLEVELEVEL DDUXESUXES:: Year 8: Brooke Knight Year 9 Dux: Robert Cuthbert Caitlin Knight Jordan Wallace Year 10 Dux: Karlee Cooper Sophie Southwood Year 11 Dux: Laura Johnston Year 12 Dux: Daniel Whipp

SSPECIALPECIAL AAWARDSWARDS VPG Vocational Student of the Year: Mallory Lloyd

FNQ TAFE Vocational Student of the Year: Brooke Williams

Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Ethan Ottaway

Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Greg Hamilton

Lawrence’s Musicland Musician of the Year Award: Ben Conroy-Murphy

Foster Family Player’s Player Music Award: Jack McGirr Brendan Delargy Award for Cultural Activities: Jack McGirr

Alan Roff Award for Service to the School: Percy Williams

Larry Gallagher Award for Citizenship: Heather Black

Junior All Rounder (sponsored by the Moffatt family): Sophie Jones

Senior All Rounder Award: Christina Alifraco

James Cook University Access program—Year 10: Savi McGrath Ross / Marc Raleigh

James Cook University Access program—Year 12: Bronwyn Harvey / Katie Matthews

Art on the Wall (sponsored by Bevel Edge Framing, Smithfield): Winner: Daniella Amu Runner Up: Brad Pennington

Incitec Pivot Limited Scholarship: Daniel Whipp

School Captain Awards: India Grayson / Declan Oliver

French: Florine Borgeaud

Geography: Phyllis Manoka / Vanessa Girling German: Ben Schamberger Graphics: Kelsea Biggs Health: Georgia Bayford Information Technology Systems: Aaron Exton Information Processing & Technology: Daniel Whipp QUEST/Information Technology Systems: Duncan Mayers / Kelsea Biggs Legal Studies: Christina Alifraco Mathematics A: Jesse Ferrus Mathematics B: Daniel Whipp Mathematics C: Daniel Whipp Music: India Grayson Outdoor Education: India Grayson Physical Education: Declan Oliver Physics: Daniel Whipp Practical Music: Max McLachlan Prevocational Mathematics: Madison Wills / Alanah Wallace Radio Broadcasting & Production: Heather Black Recreational Studies: Emily Jelich Tourism: Morgan Bowman Visual Art Studies: Dominic Gorell

YYRR SSUBJECTUBJECT DDUXESUXES:: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies: Bronwyn Harvey

Accounting: Alanah Courtney / Florine Borgeaud

Ancient History: Jesse Ferrus

Art: Cassie Roatz

Biology: Georgia Bayford

Certificate II in Business: Madison Wills

Chemistry: Kelsea Biggs

CISCO CCNA: James Meyer

Dance: Christina Alifraco

Drama: Lillybelle Walton

Engineering Technology: Daniel Whipp

English: Karina Bass

English Communication: Madison Wills

Excellence In Baseball: Dillon Rogers

Excellence In Sport: Todd Alderdice

Film & Television: Georgia Bennett / Sophie Davis

Thanks to Coles Smithfield for their generous support to Smithfield State High School students at their presentation night.

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SSPORTSPORTS AAWARDSWARDS Presentation Night recognizes the superb achievements of our students both on and off the sporting field and through both school and club sport. Major Award winners this year are as follows:

GOLD AWARDS Represented Smithfield SHS at at State Titles or Championship: Greg Hamilton Ethan Ottaway SILVER AWARDS Represented Peninsula Region at State Titles or Championships:

Tom Hanlon Adam Hope Emily Jelich Joel Karwan Jake Macey Molly Martin Aaron McCann Patrick Ram Jayme Reddacliff Daniel Robinson Tom Wall Jacob Wallace Jamie-Scott Wellington

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

Selected at State Level in a sporting competition external to the school: Greg Hamilton Joel Karwan Max McLachlan Demetris Nicolaou Declan Oliver Jayme Reddacliff Jayme Reddacliff Madison Styles SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR Must be a Gold Award winner or meet similar standards: Senior: Greg Hamilton Junior: Ethan Ottaway

PPRESENTATIONRESENTATION NNIGHTIGHT SSERVICEERVICE AAWARDSWARDS -- EEXCELLENCEXCELLENCE YEAR 8 Samantha Fahey Brooke Knight Georgia Wall YEAR 9 Robert Cuthbert Kimberly Duncan Ben Gardiner Caitlin Knight Joshua Neilson Harmony Otrupcek Leonie Veness Jordan Wallace YEAR 10 Lavina Coburn Karlee Cooper Liam Chattington Lucy Crossley Jane Graham Sophie Jones Molly Martin Savannah McGrath Ross Hetty McLachlan Laclan Pou April Sissons Danielle Walker Tom Wall Year 11 Nathan Norris Ranisha Sumathipala Leah Walker Year 12 Christina Alifraco Karina Bass Heather Black Morgan Bowman Alanah Courtney Toleira Dyer Amy Flower Dominic Gorell India Grayson Bronwyn Harvey Katie Matthews Declan Oliver Guo Sheng Tee Jay Van Der Velden Dee Wheeler

CCULTURALULTURAL AAWARDSWARDS -- EEXCELLENCEXCELLENCE YEAR 8 Steven Hennlein Brooke Knight Joshua Pope Kelly Sissons YEAR 9 Robert Cuthbert Kimberly Duncan Caitlin Knight Harmony Otrupcek Renier Pienaar Hannah Pope Leonie Veness Jordan Wallace YEAR 10 Lavina Coburn Ben Conroy-Murphy Lucy Crossley Zach Galletly Jane Graham Shaman Grayson Luke Hanlon Shaelee Hatfield Sophie Jones Savannah McGrath Ross Breanna Neil April Sissons Year 11 Bonnie Dawson Emily Gibb Ranisha Sumathipala Lola Visschers Leah Walker Year 12 Christina Alifraco Daniella Amu Matt Bezzina Heather Black Sophie Davis Duncan Mayers Jack McGirr Maddison Pye Cassie Roatz Jay Van Der Velden

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DUX 2011: DDUX 2011: DANIELANIEL WWHIPPHIPP Congratulations to Daniel Whipp Smithfield State High School’s 2011 Academic Dux.

Dominating the Maths, Physics, Engineering Technology and Information Processing & Technology subjects, Daniel aspires to continue in an engineering field, possibly at James Cook University.

Doing “what was expected of him” at school Daniel attributes his success to his supportive home life in Kuranda. Attending Smithfield State High School because of its opportunities within his chosen subjects, Daniel is appreciative of his teachers’ input into his education. They, in turn, have said that he was a quiet achiever and worked consistently and persistently.

IPT Teacher, John O’Grady, says “Daniel excelled in logical thinking and immensely enjoyed systems and processes”.

Other Year 12 students agree that Daniel is a true inspiration as he focussed on his schoolwork and deservedly became this year’s dux.

MMATHSATHS CCOUNTSOUNTS ATAT SSMITHFIELDMITHFIELD HHIGHIGH Smithfield State High School students have recently received their results from the 2011 Australian Mathematics Competition.

Over two hundred students in the school participated. Thirteen students from all year levels achieved Distinctions, with three students awarded High Distinctions for their

efforts.

Michael Edelberg (Year 11), Mitchell Lauritsen (Year 12) and Daniel Robinson (Year 12) were the recipients of the High Distinction results which puts them into the top 5% of students in Australia.

The Australian Mathematics Competition gives students an opportunity to discover talent in mathematics and these students can use their certificates as evidence of problem solving abilities.

“Academic challenges like the Australian Mathematics Competition aren’t as popular as they once were. However, such competitions can really bring out a student’s innate mathematical ability,” said Mr Glen Collis, Head of Smithfield High’s Maths Department.

Glen Collis tutoring Maths to Michael Edelberg

Mitchell Lauritsen and Daniel Robinson with their Australian Mathematics Competition High Distinction Certificates

Ruth Robinson was presented with an certificate and gift basket for Thank Our Tuckshop volunteers on Friday 4th November. After six years Ruth is now hanging up her apron. We would also like to thank Dianne Langford and Jenny Walker for their continued support. Also to Keithe, Giacinta, Karen and Jane for their hard work in the Tuckshop on a daily basis.

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FFROMROM THETHE MMATHEMATICSATHEMATICS FFACULTYACULTY...... With the end of the school year fast approaching, it seems a fitting time to recollect just a few of the experiences in the mathematical journey of students at Smithfield State High School.

Despite what many may think, mathematics, though logical in form, also has an underlying creative element. Nary a person would have wandered past E block this year, without hearing the beating rhythm of Mr. Todorov’s Year 8 class chanting their daily timetables. After all, music and maths go hand-in-hand! Similarly, the artistic talents of some of the Year 9s were also released, when they investigated the complex geometry of tessellations, in designing greeting cards. Meanwhile, our Year 10 Core students researched their very own dream Australian holiday, compiling a budgeted itinerary to rival that of any travel consultant. Year 12 Pre-Vocational students tended vegetable beds, delivering calculated quantities of water and fertilisers to monitor growth and production rates over time. Year 11 Maths B students compared the curvature of containers, using calculus to evaluate filling rates. Finally, congratulations to those students in Year 10 who completed their Short Numeracy Course, receiving their Numeracy qualification for the Queensland Certificate of Education.

These are just a few examples which reinforce the fact that the maths curriculum is not just a separate entity, as some students might perceive it to be. Indeed, mathematics is interwoven into the rich tapestry of all subjects and aspects of life, both at school and beyond!

On a separate note, Smithfield State High School introduced Mathletics this semester with all students receiving a username and password. Mathletics is a web-based learning program which integrates home and school learning via the internet, helping students enjoy Maths and achieve improved results.

Some of the benefits of Mathletics include:

• Live Mathletics – students compete live against students from around the world in mental arithmetic

• Full curriculum coverage – revise for exams, cover gaps in learning, extend bright students

• Support Centre – step by step animated support for every concept maths concept available online

• 24/7 access – learn anytime, anywhere

• Parent reports – comprehensive reports for parents every 7 days by email

Many parents would already be familiar with this program, and I encourage all parents and guardians to continue to assist their child’s mathematical learning by

registering for weekly reports on student progress and results.

To register for the Parent Centre, please visit www.mathletics.com.au/parent

Select sign-in and enter your child’s username and password (all students have received their login details). Alternatively, you may wish to contact your child’s maths teacher for this information.

With exams upon us I will also take this opportunity, on behalf of all the staff of the Mathematics Department, to wish all students the best in their final assessment. Finally, congratulations to the Year 12s on their efforts and all the very best in their future endeavours.

Glen Collis Head of Mathematics Department

11 Maths B students investigating fill rates of curved containers (Ruaela Rusch, Josh Paine , Simba Stovell, Demetris Nicolaou, Ranisha Sumathipala

Kahli McLeod (Yr 10) receives her Short Numeracy Course certificate from Mr. Peter Marconi

Tasha Chapman ( Yr 10) working on Mathletics

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A MA MESSAGEESSAGE FROMFROM SSTEVETEVE WWETTENHALLETTENHALL Dear Smithfield SHS community As the 2011 school year draws to a close I would like to take this opportunity to thank Principal Barry Courtney and all the hard working teachers and staff at your great school. This year saw the completion of refurbishment of the 6 science labs as part of the State Schools of Tomorrow program. Last week I visited the school with the Minister for Government Services and the Building Industry the Hon Simon Finn and inspected the Home Economics Kitchen. As a result of this visit, I am happy to announce the Minister is providing extra funding for the refurbishment of Home Economics room (K101). This funding is great news for the students, parents and teachers at the school. Earlier this year I also announced additional funding for the school for an arts and science outdoor learning precinct. I have seen the artists impression of this area and have to say it looks spectacular. I am very pleased to be associated with bringing these wonderful facilities to your school and I know they will be appreciated by staff and students for many years to come. Best wishes Steve Wettenhall MP Member for Barron River and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier on Economic Development in the Far North

CCHANGEHANGE BBEGINSEGINS WWITHITH UUSS Last Friday nine of our Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow students attended the Edge Hill Cultural Centre to attend the “Sharing Success” workshop with other students in the Cairns Region. They were accompanied by Maureen Sweeney, Community Education Counsellor, and ILT Mentor Teacher, Ms Rhyl Sherrington.

Students had an opportunity to observe the presentations given by students from other schools. Our Smithfield State High School ILT students should be congratulated on the excellent presentation of their action plan towards change. The slide-show and the originally composed accompanying music were a highlight of the presentation.

(L – R) Broden Tyrrel, Laine MacLeod and Patrick Clement composed and recorded the original music.

(L – R) Tamika Young, Matilda Sweeney and Wynonna Dotoi (not pictured) presented the slide-show.

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TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS APPLY DECEMBER 2011

The Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund can assist with scholarships for those commencing their tertiary studies in 2012. The scholarship applications are assessed by a “merit and means test” process and are provided to assist youth to achieve their goals in their chosen field. Applications can be obtained from the Fund’s website at www.fnqyaf.org.au. Alternatively, enquiries can be directed to the Fund’s Office on 40516590 (9am – 3pm Mon-Fri). Applications close 31st December 2011.

A MA MESSAGEESSAGE FROMFROM PPAULAUL LLUCASUCAS RE: Queensland Government Secondary Supply Campaign

With Schoolies week and other end-of-year celebrations on the horizon, it is essential for the safety of our teenagers that adults understand the consequences of giving alcohol to minors. In Queensland, supplying alcohol to a minor for unsupervised consumption at a private place is an offence under the Liquor Act 1992.

On 8 November 2011, I launched the new Queensland Government community awareness campaign Supplying alcohol to minors is no minor offence to coincide with the lead up to Schoolies. The Queensland wide campaign is aimed at educating parents and adult friends and family of teenagers aged 14-17 about the risks and penalities of supplying alcohol to minors for unsupervised consumption. It conveys a clear message - adults shouldn’t give minors alcohol for unsupervised consumption. If they do, they could go to court and be fined up to $8000.

A key strategy of the campaign is to reach adults before they purchase alcohol for a minor and as such the campaign is focused at point of sale outlets including bottle shops and hotels where liquor products are sold over the counter. The campaign is also targeting accommodation venues in key Schoolies zones across the State. Further i n f o r ma t i o n f o r p a r e n t s a nd a du l t s i s a v a i l a b l e t h r o ug h t h e we b s i t e a t www.olgr.qld.gov.au/consumers/responsible_drinking/secondary_supply/index.shtml.

If you have any questions about the campaign, please contact Ms Karen Wharton, Manager, Office of Regulatory Policy, Department of Justice and Attorney-General by telephone on 3008 5761 or by email to [email protected].

Yours sincerely PAUL LUCAS MP Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State

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FREE WELL WOMEN’S CLINICS Service includes Pap Smears, Sexual Health Screening, Breast Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause, Lifestyle Issues, Domestic Violence, etc. All services are provided by a specially trained Women’s Health Nurse. Smithfield Community Health - Ph: 4226 4800 Friday 18 November Monday 28 November Tuesday 29 November Friday 2 December James Cook University (JCU) – Ph: 4226 4812 Tuesday 15 November

FFOSTEROSTER AA CHILDCHILD. F. FOSTEROSTER AA FUTUREFUTURE.. There’s a special kind of person who can care for a child that isn’t theirs and can imagine their future.

By becoming a foster carer you can provide the care and attention that every young person deserves.

You can give someone a chance at a much brighter future.

Visit the Department of Communities’ website and complete the initial self-assessment to see if foster caring is for you.

www.fosterafuture.qld.gov.au

A LA LETTERETTER FROMFROM THETHE MMAYORAYOR, V, VALAL SSCHIERCHIER Firstly I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a big thank you to those who have already donated to the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal. As you know each year the Appeal raises money to pur-chase over 600 hampers for families across the Cairns/Mossman region and this year we have even more re-quests coming in for assistance than ever before. It has been a tough time economically for all, but I would ask that if you or your organisation can afford even the smallest of donations, to please give so that others can have some joy on Christmas Day. Joy they would not have without the Appeal and the hampers it provides. You can make your donation by either clicking on this link http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/community-information/annual-events/mayors-christmas-appeal or sending a cheque or money order made out to the "Mayor's Christ-mas Appeal" directly to Council or by donating cash at any of the donation boxes located around our region. Remember all donations over $2 are tax deductable and every little bit counts, so please do your little (or big) bit and help the families of the Cairns region who are doing it tough this year. Yours Sincerely

Val Schier Mayor Cairns Regional Council

SMITHFIELD VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

PARTY Saturday December 3rd,

2pm – 5pm

For advertising space in our monthly newsletter - contact - 4058 4303

Steve Wettenhall MP Member for Barron River and Parliamentary Secretary assisting the Premier on Economic

Development in the Far North

PO Box 1014 Smithfield Q 4878 Phone: 4038 2800 Fax: 4038 2801 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stevewettenhall.com.au

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