Newsletter Date:
4th December 2015
School/College Name:
Mabel Park State High School
Liaison Name:
Tracey Kilpatrick
Liaison Email:
tkilp9@eq.edu.au
ARTICLE: PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
2015 was a phenomenal year for Mabel Park State High School. It was a year where we were
acknowledged for the great things we are doing at the school. Of course I was only here for the
second half of the year so when the school started winning all the awards – it was due to the great
work of all the people at the school.
Mabel Park State High won the School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training School of the
Year for South-East Queensland, then won the Spark-It Up Multicultural Dance Contest against
Public and Private schools across Queensland. All these great results come from the dedication and
hard-work from the staff at Mabel. I have not seen a team more committed to individual students
than at this school.
Other highlights for myself included the Multi-Fest and in particular the Teacher lip-sync
performance. There was also the Senior Music Soiree which was a brilliant community event and
one that highlighted how much heart Mabel has.
Mabel Park State High School is a great school. With only 550 students it has impressed me with the
facilities it has, the programs run and most importantly the individualised learning for every single
student. Every teacher works exceptionally hard at this school and it is for the kids. 2016 looks like
being Mabel’s best year yet with the Science and Maths Academy kicking off, The School Health Hub
and the Regional Leadership Program. I feel very fortunate to work in this great school, it has been a
good year with the groundwork laid for another exceptional year in 2016.
Michael Hornby
Principal
ARTICLE: SENIOR SCHOOLING UPDATE
FAREWELL YEAR 12
Last week we farewelled the ‘Class of 2015’. Congratulations to all students who graduated high
school successfully achieving a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). This is a great
achievement!
GRIFFITH GAURANTEED ENTRY
Congratulations to the following students who have received guaranteed entry to Griffith University
next year.
John Chu Shing - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Danijela Dupor - Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Kymberlee Gilbert - Bachelor of Commerce
Kalina Johnson - Bachelor of Nursing
Amanda Kirby - Bachelor of Nursing
Rylee Ruhi - Bachelor of Commerce
Joshua Tuning - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Michaela Uerata - Bachelor of Nursing
We wish you all the best with your studies in 2016.
FAREWELL MABEL PARK SHS
After four years at Mabel Park SHS, it is with great sadness that I inform the school community that I
will not be returning in Term 1, 2016 as I have accepted an Acting Principal position in North
Queensland. I would like to thank the staff, students and the wider school for support and wish you
all the best for 2016.
Miss Murry
Deputy Principal Senior Secondary
Term 4 - Senior Schooling Highlights
Beacon Charter Signing
All Year 10 students signed a Charter on Friday November 13, pledging to pursue further education,
training or employment upon leaving school. This was witnessed by both parents and local business
representatives. The Charter Signing is the culminating event of the Year 10 Career Program where
students have explored various career pathways for their future.
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Mabel Park SHS Health Training Hub
We are excited to announce Mabel Park SHS is partnering with Careers Australia to provide a health
industry specific training facility for students as well as community members. The Mabel Park Health
Training Hub will have such equipment as hospital beds, patient hoists, wheel chairs and blood
pressure monitors.
Year 10, 11 and 12 students (aged 15 years and over) will be able to gain a Certificate II qualification
which will give them 4 points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education upon successful
completion.
Students will be training in the Health Hub one day per week for 9 months as well as completing 10
days of work experience. This training will give students pathways to School based Traineeships and
further Tertiary Education.
The Health Training Hub will also be running Certificate Courses for community members. If you
would like any further information about these courses please contact Judy Fewtrell- Senior
Schooling Head of Department on 3489 2333 or email on jfewt1@eq.edu.au.
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Judy Fewtrell
Senior Schooling Head of Department
ARTICLE: JUNIOR SCHOOLING UPDATE
Junior Secondary DP Report
Once again the school year has been jam-packed with loads of engaging activities for Junior
Secondary students to get involved in such as:
 Talent Quest
 Literacy and numeracy week
 Student Representative Council
 Lip Sync Battle
 Future Logan Leaders breakfast
 Year 5 & 6 Transition activities
 Excursions
 Homework Centre and
 Student
vs.
Teacher
Friday
 MP Fest
competitions
For the first time, we welcomed our Year 7 students into our high school. Year 7 students took to it
like ducks to water thanks to the extensive work Mr McNichol, Ms Nakajima and Mrs King do each
year to help transition students to high school.
Our Year 8 students also enjoyed their first year of high school and fit into our school seamlessly. In
particular, enjoying the learning experiences in elective areas such as Music, Art, Drama, Home
Economics, Business Information Technology and Manual Arts.
Meanwhile, our Year 9 students led the way, taking charge of Junior Secondary assemblies and
leading transition days. It has been a pleasure to see them grow into the successful young adults
over the last two years and we look forward them realising their aspirations in the coming years.
Whilst it has been a pleasure working with everyone in Junior Secondary; students, teachers and
parents alike over the last couple of years; it is time for me to gain experience in a different school
setting in 2016. I will look back on my time at Mabel Park State High School fondly and remember all
the small moments that make it the best school in Logan.
At the same time, I will look forward to receiving updates on the fantastic accomplishments students
will continue to attain at Mabel Park State High School; with the knowledge that students will
continue to be proud of our school and meet the high expectations we set as a school community.
Have a safe break and enjoy the extra time with family and friends. 2016 promises to be bigger and
better than ever.
Thank you everyone for making my time here special.
Yours sincerely
Miss Schelks
Deputy Principal – Junior Secondary
ARTICLE: TRANSITION PROGRAM
MPSHS Transition Program for Students with Disabilities
Our Year 6 to Year 7 Transition program coordinated by Mrs Caple, and assisted by Mrs Dryburgh,
just finished last week and what a great program it was.
Over a 7 week period we had up to 14 students attend this program. The aim was to make this, often
scary, transition as smooth as possible. The Transition Program provided fun learning activities on
the high school campus, taking students through basic high school orientation and “show them the
ropes” in a non-confrontational manner. The program was designed to ensure that students make
the transition from primary school to high school with minimal anxiety and stress.
During the program students visited the following elective subjects: Manual Arts, Hospitality, Art and
Drama. A massive thank you goes out to Mr Hampson, Mrs Mitchell, Mr Jones and Mrs Burns for
taking the time to meet with students and show them your subjects.
Finally, a very special mention must be made to Mrs Caple and Mrs Dryburgh for planning and
conducting such a beneficial program to our future students. Thank you!!!
Regards Ms. Goodfellow
ARTICLE: MATHS & SCIENCE
SCIENCE ON THE GO! Presentation
Thanks to Griffith University for supporting our Year 9 Science program. On Tuesday 8th September,
"Science on the GO" visited the school and provided a fun and engaging presentation on such topics
as sound, light and chemistry. Thanks to Alex Zahn from 9.1 for capturing photos and video of the
event. Go to the school’s Facebook page to see more exciting videos.
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YEAR 9 TRIGONOMETRY UNIT
This term Year 9 students have been studying triangles and how they can be used to measure tall
objects. Students conducted a range of engineering challenges that explored the strength and
versatility of triangles in building. Then, students explored the school grounds to find a tall tree and
measure it using a range of non-traditional methods of measuring the tree, including trigonometry
and the shadow of the tree. The aim was for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to
explore real-life applications.
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Mabel Park Primary Year 5 Light Investigation
Last week our teachers ran an investigation so that Year 5 students could complete their assessment
on the topic of light. As you can hear on the videos, the room was buzzing with conversations and
problem solving discussions in order to create a workable light maze box. Students were able to
apply their learnings about reflection and refraction to solve this real-life problem. Well done
students!
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Heart Dissections
This term Year 11 and 12 Biology students are completing a unit investigating the human body and
the requirements for life. Students were able to dissect pig and cow hearts to identify the key
components of the cardiovascular systems.
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What goes up,
must come down!
Year Eight Dreamworld Excursion
Miss Lubach
As a part of this terms investigations into energy transfer and transformations, many year eight
students attended our day out at Dreamworld. Many excited faces clambered onto the bus along
with several dubious adults. However, many happy times and memories were had.
Students investigated the scientific and mathematical principles of a variety of rides. From using
trigonometry and theodolites to measure the angles and heights of rides, comparing inclines and the
effects of speed and forces and how potential energy is transformed to kinetic energy, students
were very busily moving around the park.
Many rides were experienced and the effects of repetitively riding in close succession was felt by
many students and even teachers, poor Mr Ford and Mr Raadts.
As the clouds rolled in, we rejoined and made our way to the lolly shop. A quick stop before
returning to school.
This excursion was made possible by the support of many staff at Mabel Park State High School,
many thanks is sent out to all that helped.
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This term, the year 7 Science students welcomed Uncle Boomerang into the classroom to teach
them about Indigenous classification systems, medicines and bush tucker. We learned about foods
from the local environment and how some plants can be used as tools to hunt, carry and prepare
foods and medicines.
In response to an Aboriginal guest visitor to the school, 7.4 then worked as a collaborative team to
create an informative word wall. This was based on the resources used in Aboriginal societies for a
range of purposes, including tools, weapons, utensils and food.
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ARTICLE: FINANCE NEWS
We would like to say a big thank you to all the parents and students who paid their fees this year.
If you still have any outstanding fees for this year and are having trouble making payments please
come in to the school and talk to the Finance team to see if we can help.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope everyone has a safe holiday
over the Christmas break.
BPOINT
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Thank you
Finance Team
ARTICLE: P & C NEWS
The Uniform shop will be open the week before school starts on Tuesday 19th January to Friday 22nd
January 2016. Opening hours are from 8 am – 12 noon.
Payments can be made by EFTPOS or cash.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Mabel Park SHS P & C are urgently seeking parents to help support our school by becoming a P
& C member. Join us once a month for our meetings at 4pm. Afternoon tea is provided. Thank you.
ARTICLE: HEALTH & WELL BEING EMOTIONAL
HEALTH CHECK
Good emotional health isn't just the absence of mental health problems, but rather the presence
of positive characteristics and includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of relationships,
your ability to recognise your feelings and deal with difficulties. Being informed helps you achieve a
good emotional health or you are able to see what needs attention. Have a look at this emotional
health check. It is easier to get through challenging times when you feel good about yourself and
have positive life style characteristics.
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Having a tough time? There is hope and there is help.
Sometimes a problem can be too hard to solve alone. Let someone know you are struggling and
need help.
OPTIONS:
1. You can make an appointment with your local doctor.
2. Talk to someone in the Mable Well-Being Team.
3. Contact a support service that suits your need. Some are listed below.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Headspace
260 Loganlea Rd
Meadowbrook
3804 4200
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Phone Counselling for Young People
Lifeline 13 11 14
Crisis Support Chat
Gallang Place
Indigenous Counselling Service
3899 5041
www.gallangplace.org.au
Adra Counselling Service
31 Station Rd, Woodridge
3290 3011
http://adralogan.weebly.com/counselling-service.html
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Kind regards,
Lisa Henderson (Chappy Hendo)
School Chaplain
ARTICLE: FAMILY INFORMATION – CHANGE OF
DETAILS
If you have recently moved or have a new telephone/mobile number, please advise the School
Office immediately so we have the correct information on our database. At times we may need to
contact you and it is important that we have the correct information in case of emergencies.
Student Absence
If your child is away, please contact the School Office by 9.00am to notify us of your child’s absence
or late arrival to school. Phone: 3489 2333.
After hours number: 3489 2370 –recorded message for staff the next day.
Leaving Early from School
If a student needs to leave the school, a note which is signed and dated by parents or the legal
caregiver, is to be presented to the office BEFORE SCHOOL. The Office will issue a pass for the
student to be allowed out of class. The student is to present this to the administration office at the
time of leaving and a printed slip will be issued to the students.
Uniform Shop Trading Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am-9am plus 10.30am-12.30pm
Phone: 3489 2338
Sick Students
If your child/children are sick they need to go straight to the office and talk to the administration
officer at the student counter. Your child/children should not under any circumstance call or text
home with their own mobile phones. The office will then contact the parent/caregiver to let them
know that their child is sick. This rule is for the safety of all students.
ARTICLE: QUEENSLAND POLICE TRAFFIC PATROLS
Keeping Our Children Safe – Increase in High Visibility Traffic Patrols
The Queensland Police Service have advised that they will be increasing traffic patrols around our
school over the next few weeks and have asked that we share the following information with you to
avoid any unnecessary penalties and to keep our kids safe.
Across the Logan District, Police are regularly contacted by schools and concerned parents in relation
to inappropriate driving and behaviour’s around school zones. Speed limits, drop-off and pick-up
areas and parking rules exist to keep your children, parents and carers safe. They also help to
minimise speed and traffic jams around schools. Whilst we appreciate that the drop off and pick up
is a particularly busy time of day it does not excuse dangerous behaviour that could come with fatal
consequences.
Logan Police are constantly patrolling our school zones. Some of the offences that have been
witnessed are parents stopping in the middle of the road (double parking) and allowing children to
get out of the vehicle, u-turns over double white lines into on-coming traffic, running red lights,
speeding, unrestrained children, and road rage (use of offensive language whilst children were in the
vehicle).
Over the next few weeks you will see an increase in High Visibility Traffic Patrols. We are keeping
our roads safe by performing proactive and targeted traffic enforcement in relation to all school
zones throughout Logan. So remember the road rules and don’t break them just to save a few extra
minutes. The consequences will be with you for the rest of your life.
Below outlines some of the penalties which apply to traffic offences that are currently occurring
within your school zone.
SPEEDING
School zone times have been standardised in Queensland to help motorists remember when to slow
down. The standard operating times for your school zones is 7am–9am and 2pm–4pm.
<13km over the speed limit
$151 and 1 point
13-20km over the speed limit
$227 and 3 points
21-30km over the speed limit
$379 and 4 points
31-40km over the speed limit
$531 and 6 points
41km and over the speed limit
$1062 and 8 points
PARKING
Make sure to take extra care when parking on school grounds and on the roads and streets around
the school and follow the signed parking rules at all times. Remember most schools are around
residential areas please be courteous and respectful to these people by not parking over their
driveways.
Stop across Footpath
$45
Stop contrary to flow of traffic
Double Parking
Stop Contrary to continuous yellow line
$45
$45
$45
OTHER COMMON OFFENCES
Seatbelts – As the parent you are responsible that your child has their seatbelts on and if
required, the correct car seat. Penalties for not wearing a seatbelt are $341 and 3
points. If your child is under 16 and is not wearing a seatbelt you get the ticket.
U-turns – Illegal u-turns when not signed to do so
$91 and 2 points
Red Traffic Light
$341 and 3 points
Cross Double Lines
$204 and 3 points
Disorderly conduct
$341
ARTICLE: QPARENTS
Register today to access the online portal for the latest information where you can:
· access the latest report cards;
· check out the latest behaviour updates;
· monitor student attendance;
· provide reasons for student absences;
· print your student’s timetable and
· update your contact details.
For further information please contact the school or visit: https://qparents.qld.edu.au.
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ARTICLE: UNIFORM PRICE & TIMES
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ARTICLE: SCHOOL DENTAL CLINICS
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ARTICLE: MASSAGE INDULGENCE
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Massage Indulgence Loganholme
We want to thank Massage Indulgence as they have supported Mabel Park State High School with
Staff Wellbeing in 2015.
About us
Founded in 2006 as a massage service provider in Queensland, Australia,
Massage Indulgence is specialized in Chinese Acupressure, Remedial Massage,
Chinese Oil Massage and Reflexology which successfully treat a range of disorders.
Today
there
are
over
ten
branches
Massage
Indulgence
in
Queensland,
with around 150 massage therapists working with us.
With more than a thousand people coming through our place every day,
it’s their trust in our service to keeps them coming back. We earn that
integrity
by
respecting
our
customer,
and
delivering
our
quality
in
massage with heart.
Our Vision and Value
Our aim is to give health to people by providing superior service.
Our vision is supported by the following values
which we are committed to carrying out:
- Customer are the centre of everything we do
- We operate our business ethically
- We strive continually to improve
- We are committed to our people
Booking Essential. Health
Fund Rebate Available
Neck & Shoulder
$20 (20 mins)
30 mins
$40
Neck, Shoulder & Head
$30 (30 mins)
45 mins
$55
Neck, Shoulder & Back
$40 (40 mins)
60 mins
$70
90 mins
$100
Neck, Shoulder, Back, Arms &
Head
$50 (50 mins)
Chinese Oil
Neck, Shoulder, Back & Legs
$50 (50 mins)
Whole Body
$60 (1 hr)
35 mins
$40
Whole Body & Reflexology
$95 (100 mins)
65 mins
$70
*Lymphatic Drainage
$75 (1 hour)
95 mins
$100
*Ear candling & Head
Massage
*Pregnancy Massage
Massage
$40 (30 mins)
$45/$75
Choose Upgrade
(30mins/60mins)
with
Aroma Oil
Reflexology (foot)
(Essential Oil Blends)
Time inc Free Herbal foot
Mini Hot Stone
spa
Reflexology
Neck, Shoulder & Head &
Reflexology
Neck, Shoulder, Back &
Reflexology
$10
$40 (40 mins)
$60 (1 hr)
$75 (75 mins)
Traditional Chinese
Medicine
(Selected stores only.
Health Fund
$12
Available)
Back, Legs & Reflexology
*Aok ion cleanse Detox bath
*Aok ion cleanse Detox foot
bath + reflexology
$80 (80 mins)
Acupuncture
$35/$85
Acupuncture &
(30/80mins)
massage
$70 (60mins)
Vacuum Cupping
Cupping & Massage
$50 (per
session)
$75
(1hr)
$30
(25mins)
$60 (1
hr)
ARTICLE: INDIGENOUS BROCHURE
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ARTICLE: BASEBALL
Good Morning,
The Southern Stars baseball club are still looking for junior players for this season, particularly U12
and U14 players. We are now offering discounts on membership for all players.
Come and Try
Southern Stars Baseball Club
Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Regency Dr, Regents Park
Contact Karen 0421 773 768 or Kevin 0439 796 386
Thankyou
Karen Gallpen
0421 773 768
ARTICLE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Do you know someone with an intellectual disability or ASD who is 8 years or older and would
enjoy participating in sports training and competition?
Special Olympics provides regular sports training and competition for athletes (8 years and older)
who have an intellectual disability and/or ASD. The Special Olympics Logan Allstars Club was
established in 2013 and now has sports programs in aquatics, basketball, futsal and tenpin bowling
in the Logan area. As membership grows, new sports will be added to the offerings. An information
evening is being held for all interested athletes, coaches, families and carers on Monday 15th
February at 7pm at Logan Metro InSports (357 Browns Plains Rd, Crestmead). You will have the
opportunity to learn more about Special Olympics and hear from current athletes and coaches.
Please register your interest in attending the information evening by email at info@soqlogan.com
or contact our club registrar, Joy Gavin on 3208 0174.