2023 Term 1 Week 9

Upcoming Events

Principal's News

Keep the Focus

Over the coming weeks, many students will be engaging in some form of assessment. It is important that we support with space at home and at school so that a sense of calm and purpose is the focus. Our teachers do seek to teach the skills needed to be successful, providing structure and timelines that allows students to achieve success.

The manner with which our Year 7 and 9 students participated in the NAPLAN tests last week, continuing into this week, as well as the efforts of our Year 11s who participated in their first Exam Block, there is a real sense of focus and purpose that I applaud.

I wish all students well over this time period. It is now that their hard work will pay off. We appreciate the support of our parents/carers with ensuring students are focused on their learning.   

Year 12 Retreat

As you read this, I will be with our Year 12 students who are attending their Retreat at Coolum. This is an important event, marking the students’ progression through their final year at the College. We take the time to look back and to look forward, to demonstrate gratitude for all that they have and to reaffirm their notable role as leaders of the College. There was a sense of joy and enthusiasm when they boarded the buses this morning, so I look forward to providing an update when we return.

PCA Update

Last week, we held the Parents and Community Association (PCA) AGM. A key agenda item was whether the PCA would continue to operate. I am very pleased to announce that there was unanimous support behind the PCA maintaining its operation. I am a strong advocate for the partnership with parents and see this decision as vitally important for the continued growth and improvements we want to see at Chisholm Catholic College.

A PCA Executive was appointed and I have confidence that this team will bring parents together with a common purpose.

• President – Craig Donohue
• Vice President – Jemma Parfitt
  
• Treasurer – Julianne Hansen
• Secretary – Andrea Schultz

With the support of the PCA, the PA system in Melaleuca will be updated over the upcoming school holidays. This is a significant project and we look forward to hearing the ‘outcome’ at the start of Term 2.

Our Master Plan

Last week, we received the good news that we can commence Stage 1 of our Master Plan. Works will likely commence in Semester 2, ready for 2024. This focuses on Melaleuca and includes:

• Additional teaching spaces x 3 (air-conditioned)
• A Health room – planned to support the delivery of the Cert III in Health Services (air-conditioned)
• Toilets – external access
• Storage
• Some landscaping in the immediate surrounds

We are currently planning for Stage 2 and beyond. We are aiming at demolishing B Block and replacing with a 2-storey building that could provide 8 classrooms (air-conditioned). A ‘Student Wellness Centre’ (air-conditioned) – name not yet confirmed – will also be included in this project and is intended to provide a more suitable site to support student services, such as Learning Enrichment and our Guidance Counsellors. A major landscaping project may also be included, which would see us create usable spaces in the heart of the College. We aim to commence this works at the start of 2024. Timing of other projects would be determined next year.

Assistant Principal Religious Education's News

This fortnight has seen Chisholm recognise several significant events in the College, including International Women’s Day and Caritas Casual dress day for Project Compassion.

Courtesy of our hot chocolate stall, we managed to raise well over $100 to donate to womens refuge programs.  We also held a casual dress day to raise money for Project Compassion and were delighted to see so many of our students participate and donate to this worthy cause. We have many PCs who have now donated over $60.00 (that’s 4 Chickens for communities in need) and Mitchell and Parer houses have been battling it out to see who can make the longest coin line. Mitchell and Parer also gathered to celebrate a house Mass in the name of their patrons, Damien Parer and Roma Mitchell, and we’d like to thank the teachers and students for the excellent way they participated, engaged, and celebrated the morning.

Project Compassion:

In the third week of Lent, our next Project Compassion story is of Priscilla, who lives with her husband, Charles, and two of their grandchildren in Zimbabwe. Climate change continues to bring unprecedented challenges for people living in Zimbabwe’s most vulnerable and remote communities.

During times of intense drought and food shortages, Priscilla had to commute to the town centre and wait in long queues to collect food.

With the support of Caritas Hwange, Priscilla learnt conservation farming skills to grow drought-resistant crops. Priscilla produced a bumper harvest in her first year of practising conservation farming. She used the funds from her harvest to start poultry farming, which enabled her to sell eggs to pay for her grandchildren’s school fees, books and stationery. Poultry farming provides a safety net for Priscilla and her family during times of hardship, like the current drought.

▶️ Watch Priscilla’s story here: www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion/priscilla-story-video

Catholic School’s Dialogue Project

This year, Chisholm Catholic College is participating in the Catholic School’s Dialogue survey hosted by Leuven University, Belgium.  This survey provides feedback from the community about the perception of the school’s Catholic Identity and provides strategic direction for the future.  We thank all families who have completed the survey so far and invite all those who have not yet engaged with the survey to provide their feedback using the details below.

God Bless

Assistant Principal - Curriculum's News

Year 11 Exam Block

I would like to take the opportunity to commend our Year 11 students on their approach to last week's exam block. Students were calm and focussed in exams, and generally used their time effectively to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in their subjects.  Unit 1 for Year 11 is half-way down. Well done!

Year 12 Unit 3

Students in Year 12, will have their results uploaded to the QCAA to confirm their efforts over the last year. At the moment, Year 12 IA1 results are regarded as provisional. The confirmation process, which                                                             is a rigorous external moderation undertaken by teachers across the                                                                 state, will be completed at the beginning of next term. 

Extension Requests

Students requiring an extension for assessment in Years 7 – 10 need to apply through their Academic Leaders for single instances. Academic Leaders approve these requests in consultation with the classroom teacher. For requests that cover multiple teachers and subjects, please contact Elisabeth Lord (7 – 9) or myself (10 – 12).

Academic Leaders:

• Religion – Vanessa Maguire/Kristie Mackle
• English – Jo-Anne Goodall
• Maths – Danielle Jorgensen
• Science – Halina Centkowski
• HASS – Gregory Mill
• PE – Shelli Noon
• Arts – Anthea Jones
• Technologies – Paul Kenyon

Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing

The Dangers of Vaping: Protecting Our Youth 

In recent years, vaping has become increasingly popular among teenagers. Unfortunately, many of these young people are unaware of the serious health risks associated with vaping. As a school community, it is our responsibility to educate our students about the dangers of vaping and work together to protect our youth. 

First and foremost, vaping can have serious negative effects on the respiratory system. The chemicals in vaping liquids can irritate the lungs and cause respiratory problems, such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. Additionally, vaping can lead to lung damage, including a condition known as popcorn lung, which is caused by inhaling a chemical called diacetyl found in some e-cigarette flavours. 

Vaping can also have a significant impact on mental health. Nicotine, which is found in many vaping liquids, is highly addictive and can have negative effects on brain development, particularly in adolescents. This can lead to mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, the use of vaping products can increase the risk of substance abuse and addiction later in life. 

Moreover, vaping has been associated with severe and even fatal lung injuries. In 2019, a nationwide outbreak of lung injuries related to vaping occurred, resulting in over 2,800 hospitalizations and 68 deaths in the United States. While the outbreak was primarily linked to the use of THC-containing vaping products, it highlights the potential dangers of vaping in general. 

As a school community, we must take action to protect our youth from the dangers of vaping. This includes educating our students about the risks associated with vaping and supporting those who may be struggling with addiction or mental health issues related to vaping. We must also work to create a healthy and supportive school environment that promotes positive choices and healthy habits. 

The dangers of vaping are real and can have serious negative consequences for our youth. As a community, we must come together to educate our students, promote healthy habits, and protect our youth from the risks associated with vaping. Let us work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all our students. 

Uniform Reminder 

As we are less than two weeks away from our Easter Holidays, we would like to remind you of the Term 2 and 3 College uniform requirements.

At the start of 2022, compulsory College blazers were introduced as part of the Year 10 Winter Uniform. In 2023, Terms 2 and 3, students in Year 10 and 11 are expected to wear the blazer to and from school and to PC. Blazers can be taken off during the day and kept in lockers or hung in the Library. 

The College sport jacket is not part of the formal uniform and is only allowed to be worn on Thursdays or during particular College events such as the College Athletics Carnival. Students are encouraged to wear the College jumper or the soft-shell jacket to stay warm.  

For more information, please find the College Uniform policy on our website.  

Celebrating Harmony Week 

Last week, we celebrated Harmony Week with a range of activities such as Art workshops, Flash mobs, movie screenings, mindfulness sessions, Teacher vs Student Netball, a sausage sizzle and live music during Lunch. This was a great opportunity to celebrate the multicultural dimensions of the College.  
 
Harmony Week is a celebration held annually in March across Australia. It’s aimed at promoting diversity, respect and inclusiveness. This event is an excellent opportunity for parents to teach their children about different cultures, traditions, and customs. The goal is to encourage everyone to appreciate and celebrate differences and promote a sense of community and belonging for everyone. 
 
During Harmony Week, there are several events and activities held to bring people from different cultures together. These activities include multicultural food festivals, cultural performances, art exhibitions and workshops. Participating in these events helps children to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse communities that make up Australia. 
 
As a parent, you can engage your children in discussions about multiculturalism and encouraging them to ask questions. Promoting a more harmonious and inclusive society, can help children grow up with a greater appreciation for the richness and diversity of Australia's cultural landscape. 
 
This Special Report hopes to instil positive values and create an opportunity to start a conversation with your child about understanding diversity and multiculturalism. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please consider seeking medical or professional help. 
 
Click on this link to view the Special Report on SchoolTV https://chisholm.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-harmony-week-au 

Middle Years Learning Leader's News

NAPLAN started last week, and students in Years 7 and 9 completed Writing last Wednesday and Reading exams last Thursday. Catch-up papers were held on Friday for both. We are proud of the students for their diligent efforts and calm approach to these exams so far.

This week, students will be involved in Language Conventions on Monday, and Numeracy on Tuesday.  It is important that students are prepared with headphones and charged laptops.

Next week (Week 10), students in Years 8, 9, and 10 will be involved in PAT Reading and PAT Maths, and these moderation tests will be held in their English and Mathematics classes.

Any questions, please email elord@bne.catholic.edu.au

Chis Culture News

This term in Year 10 Music with Ms Picart, we are focusing on our performance and composition skills. Recently, we performed cover songs, my group chose “Come as you are” by Nirvana. Although the cover song was a practice run for our Assessment, it helped us with our confidence.

For our Assessment, we are to select a social issue and write our own song about it. My group has chosen the topic 'Racism' as it is a big issue in our society today. Our lyrics touch on the effects of racism and discrimination on a person of colour and the struggles they go through. I feel confident in saying that our group is enjoying the Assessment a lot as it allows us to reach into our creativity and freely pick what we want to do.  

We hope to bring awareness to the topic and influence others to make the right decisions. Overall, Music is currently a great experience where we get to collaborate with our friends creating and listening to music.

by
Gauri Tyagi Year 10 Music 

Sport News

SECA Sport

Chisholm took away two teams for the Boys SECA Cricket Tournament. It was an outstanding two days of play in the T20 format and all players are to be congratulated for their efforts competing and at training, but also for the spirit in which they played and represented the College.

Our team in the Boys 7-9 Competition fought hard through to the semi final stages and ultimately came fourth. Special mention must go to Year 7 student Jonah Greatrix, for his ability to turn the game (literally, with his leg spin bowling) and cause two opposition middle order collapses which enabled Chisholm ascendancy in tight fought games. With all of our 7-9 team being made up of Year 7 and 8 students, competing against Year 9’s in 2023, we are very confident going into 2024 knowing that we could very well have the same core team next year. A special thank you to Mr Jesse Burns for coaching this team in training and his guidance and encouragement of all players.

The Senior Boys team really turned some heads at the tournament as we were the overall T20 Senior Champions for 2023. The Chisholm team grew, learnt, improved from every match to ultimately take the title. Much to the other oppositions underestimation of Chisholm, and sheer shock of just how tight we could play to hold our nerve and win two matches in the final over of play. Our Captain of the side, Ben McLaughlin, was the outstanding player of the tournament, causing absolute havoc with the bat and giving opposition bowlers much homework as he retired in three games with top scores of 50. The Seniors rose to the occasion to really pull off a great team win. Special mention to Mr Matt Cronk for his quiet but subtle words of wisdom around field placement, batting order and tactics to employ. The team took the advice on board and could execute the strategies, leading to overall victory.

We are looking forward to the 2024 SECA Cricket Carnival with much anticipation!

SECA Swimming

Chisholm competed at the 2023 SECA Swimming Championships with great energy. The College finished in 10^th place out of 15 schools. The camaraderie exhibited on the day by all students was commendable and their ability to fill each others races, and come together in our relays was outstanding. There were plenty of Personal Bests achieved on the day which was pleasing to see. A special mention to our South Coast swimmers, Alexis Powell, Rachael Senini and Isabel Dalton for backing up from the South Coast Regional Swimming Championships the day before. Well done to all competitors for your commitment to the College and the outstanding team culture displayed on the day.

Congratulations to...

• Gabby Foster for her selection into the South Coast Girls Football team that will contest the upcoming State Championships. This is just rewards for Gabby’s tireless efforts and commitment to her sport.
• Kennan and Leo Gallagher for their selection into the South Coast Regional Water Polo team.

SEDA News

Chisholm has been involved in a number of sporting events this fortnight. Stay tuned for a full round up of SEDA Sport in the next newsletter.

Library News

Why Graphic Novels and Manga?

Due to the nature of the medium, comics model some excellent literacy practices for readers:

• Precise concise and rich language
• Visuals support and strengthen memory recall with higher neural connections
• Excellent medium to learn complex non-verbal communication
• They are incredibly engaging.

A struggling reader will benefit from the image association to help decode the narrative and the lesser amount of written text. The advanced reader will benefit from the complex relationships between composition, layout, panels and the concise writing needed in graphic novels.

This has all been taken from this fantastic article: https://aliagraphic.blogspot.com/p/comics-and-literacy.html

VET News

Why VET?

Studying vocational education and training (VET) is a great way for young people to gain hands-on work skills and experience that can set them up for success in many different occupations. Students can study VET at school and gain credits towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), awarded by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority to students who complete enough learning by the end of Year 12.  With 96.5 per cent of Queensland students achieving a QCE or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement in 2019, many employers expect young people to hold this certification.

Students don’t have to do either a VET course or school subjects – they can combine both and keep their options open. There are a lot of different learning pathways that they can take in their senior years.

Students who study a VET course while still at school can:

• earn a nationally recognised qualification from Certificate I up to Certificate III
• study areas such as health, hospitality, horticulture, community services or engineering
• receive their training at school or from an outside training organisation
• gain skills and experience to help them go on to university down the track.

VET prepares students for work through practical learning. Around 60 per cent of Queensland senior students achieve VET qualifications. Some of the most popular courses are business, information and communication technology, hospitality, construction, fitness, and sport and recreation. Studying a VET course at school allows students to:

• develop hands-on, work-related skills that can help make them more employable when they leave school
• access learning opportunities that suit young people with more practical learning styles
• achieve nationally recognised qualifications that industries are looking for
• follow learning pathways that can take them on to further training, work or university.

Click on this link to get more information: https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au/vet-qce/

Work Experience

The benefits of trying a job are:

• Learning about what the job involves
• Having a structured, supervised, hands-on experience
• Experiencing a work environment – the world of work isn’t like school!
• Gaining a new referee to add to your resume
• Developing contacts that may help you gain employment in the future

School based apprenticeship may be just what you are looking for

Starting a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship while still at school is a real option if you're confident that you want to follow a particular career after school. Doing some work experience before you make the commitment is wise. It’s important that you talk to your parents and school.

A SAT gives you a head start on the training you require while still being eligible to complete your secondary education. This training is a formal course through TAFE or other registered training organisation in addition to your on-the-job-training. You spend one day with your employer and the rest of the week at school. Your school timetable will be altered so you can meet your apprenticeship and school obligations.

It's possible to complete a traineeship while still at school however, apprenticeships take longer. School-based apprenticeships are usually converted to full-time apprenticeships after school. Find out more about SATs at Queensland Government Apprenticeships Info website and the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website

ADF GAP Year Opportunities

You can apply for the 2024 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year and experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force. It’s an opportunity to experience military life, without committing to a longer period by 'signing up'. An ADF Gap Year is a way to have an adventurous year, gain valuable skills and work experience and get paid for it. Currently there are 18 roles to choose from for your 2024 Gap year experience including administration, cabin crew, artillery operator, driver, engineer and more. Be aware that it is a popular program and once all roles are filled the program will close. You must be an Australian citizen, aged between 18 and 24 years on admission and have completed Year 12 (required passes vary by job). Click here to find out what jobs are available, how to apply and answers to frequently asked questions.

A place to start thinking about your career options

The High Five Principals of Career Development are wise concepts to consider when researching career options and making career decisions. Read the information below and consider discussing them with someone for more insight.

1. Change is constant - The world of work is always changing. You also change as you develop personally and experience life. Don’t be afraid of change; accept it and use it as an opportunity.
2. Know yourself and follow your heart - A most important skill in career management is self-awareness – knowing your interests, abilities, values, aspirations and the things/people that influence you. Start your job ideas list with jobs you would most like (dream jobs) even if they are currently unrealistic. This can get you started and lead to other jobs you hadn’t thought of.
3. Focus on the journey - It's good to have goals, both short and long term. However, you should not be so focused on them that you miss opportunities that may emerge along the way.
4. Learning is ongoing - Learning doesn’t stop just because you finish your course and get a job. Just as change is constant so is the need to keep up to speed with new technologies, new methods of practice and emerging trends in your career field.
5. Access your allies - These are the people who can help and support you during your career journey, your school guidance officer/counsellor, teachers, your family and friends, sport coaches and others within your social network. You can learn much from other people’s experiences.

Career Quest for Career Explorers

Career Checker is a New Zealand career site that has valuable information worth checking out. You can register with the site, do the CareerQuest quiz and find out what jobs might match with your interests and values. When you get to their site, click on the At School option and explore the advice and resources that will help you with your career journey including:

• My direction
• My development
• My job hunt

Although this is a New Zealand site, it will still provide you with valuable information and insights that will assist you to find new ideas and sort through your options.

Grandshake and Google Career Certificates

Grandshake, is a national virtual work experience platform. Provided to Australian school students for FREE by industry partnerships with large industry employers, you can have access to virtual work experiences, microprograms and mentoring. They also provide free online Google Career Certificates, some of which include:

• Google Project Management Certificate - Project manages ensure projects within an organisation are managed and completed with maximum value
• Google Data Analytics Certificate - Data analysts collect, transform and organise data in order to help make informed business decisions
• Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate - If you like working with numbers, problem solving and understanding people, this role may be for you

To gain access to these courses and their virtual work experience platform, you must register.

Do you want to work with animals?

Open Colleges has published an article outlining six popular jobs about working with animals. The article talks about most Australians being animal lovers, with dogs and cats most commonly sharing our homes and our hearts. There are almost 29 million pets in Australia, which outweighs the country’s human population! Cats and dogs are the most popular pet of choice for many, with birds, fish and small mammals (like rabbits and guinea pigs) also making wonderful companion animals. For some people, a love of animals has led them to a career working with them. Studying a vocational course focused on animal care opens a world of opportunities for you to turn your love of animals into a paying job. Click here to read the article in full including a list and description of popular jobs working with animals including:

1. Zookeeper
2. Veterinary nurse
3. Animal attendant or animal carer
4. Dog groomer
5. Horse trainer
6. Professional pet sitter/dog walker

A place to start thinking about your career options

The High Five Principals of Career Development are wise concepts to consider when researching career options and making career decisions. Read the information below and consider discussing them with someone for more insight.

1. Change is constant - The world of work is always changing. You also change as you develop personally and experience life. Don’t be afraid of change; accept it and use it as an opportunity.
2. Know yourself and follow your heart - A most important skill in career management is self-awareness – knowing your interests, abilities, values, aspirations and the things/people that influence you. Start your job ideas list with jobs you would most like (dream jobs) even if they are currently unrealistic. This can get you started and lead to other jobs you hadn’t thought of.
3. Focus on the journey - It's good to have goals, both short and long term. However, you should not be so focused on them that you miss opportunities that may emerge along the way.
4. Learning is ongoing - Learning doesn’t stop just because you finish your course and get a job. Just as change is constant so is the need to keep up to speed with new technologies, new methods of practice and emerging trends in your career field.
5. Access your allies - These are the people who can help and support you during your career journey. You can learn much from other people’s experiences.

Do you really know about garbage collectors?

Recycling and Rubbish Collectors collect household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling and disposal. They are also known as Waste Removalists. Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Recycling or Rubbish Collector. Although some workers have a Certificate II or III in waste management or waste driving operations. Click here to read more including:

Tasks include:

• riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
• collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
• loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
• unloading garbage and recycling trucks
• may operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
• may supervise other garbage collectors

Snapshot:

• Employed - 4,400
• Weekly earnings - $1,230/week
• Full time work - 69%
• Female share of workforce - 6%

TAFE Queensland Scholarships

TAFE Queensland offers scholarships in two main categories: Merit scholarships and Access and equity scholarships. Click here to read more and to find out which courses are scholarship eligible and to register to receive further scholarship information from TAFE Queensland.

High School Volunteer Projects

Projects Abroad offer pre-planned trips for 15-18 year olds. These programs are designed for young people to experience life overseas, help disadvantaged communities and gain self-confidence. Programs are offered in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Romania, Argentina, Costa Rica, Equador, Mexico, Peru and Fiji. Or try your hand volunteering in a program for rainforest conservation, building, community work, football coaching, archaeology, childcare, human rights, law and business. For more information visit the Projects Abroad website. NOTE: You must always check the Smart Traveller website for boarder closures and for safety updates on your chosen country.

Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation - SCUBA Dive, Surf, Kayak, Sail or Bike ride

Are you 15 years or older and in Year 10, 11, or 12 at a Queensland High School or with Distance Education? QMTS Training are offering a Certificate II in Outdoor Education in SCUBA diving, Surfing, Kayaking, Sailing or Bike riding. You may be eligible for VET in School funding (VETiS), allowing you to complete this course at no cost to you during the school holidays. Course locations are:

• Mooloolaba - SCUBA diving, Kayaking, Surfing
• Cairns - SCUBA diving
• Brisbane - Sailing, Kayaking

Click here for more information and to enrol.

Jschool - Diploma of Journalism

Jschool is an Australian independent college of journalism established in 2001. It offers an accredited one-year Diploma of Journalism. The course prepares students for an entry-level position in journalism. For more information, visit the Jschool website.

Current Opportunities

• Certificate III in Business – Soul Origin Hyperdome (Prestige)
• Chef Apprenticeship (First Nations Identified Position) - Loganholme
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – Imagine Marsden and Holmview
• Certificate II in Business, Tourism and Information, Digital Media & Technology, plus Outdoor Recreation – Assistant or guide - 2 Bent Rods Victoria Point
• Bookkeeping practice based in Shailer Park require a school-based trainee in Business Administration or Finance.

School-Leaver Opportunities

2023 school leavers' guide to jobs and training - career options and information (desbt.qld.gov.au)

Work Experience Opportunities

Brisbane City Council

Pre-Trade Work Experience Program, which facilitates pre-vocational work experience in a range of trades.

 Council offers unpaid work experience across a variety of trades, including but not limited.

• Auto Electrical
• Auto Manufacturing
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Engineering (Fabrication)
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Painting and Decorating
• Parks and Gardens
• Plumbing
• Signage and Graphics
• Sports Turf Management

Energex

Ergon Network and Energex are offering work experience for students currently studying Year 10, 11, or 12 or those attending TAFE, in the following areas

• Electrician
• Communications Technician
• Distribution Linesperson
• Underground Cable Jointer
• Mechanical Trade – Diesel Fitting

You can obtain an application form from J01.

SAE Create For A Day Saturday 15 April 2023

SAE Brisbane is opening its doors on Saturday 15th of April for Create For A Day, a one-of-a-kind full day program where students can come to our campus and work on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Design, Song Writing & Music Production.

Are your students contemplating studying creative media? Or do they express themselves creatively but are not quite sure where it can take them yet? Then, Create for a Day is their chance to find out! They will get to access our campus and its state-of-the-art facilities, take a peek behind the scenes, experience life as an SAE student and discover what it means to be a creative professional, with industry experts by their side.

On the day, attendees will learn valuable practical and collaborative skills as they work towards building a creative piece of work. They will also receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge the creative project they have undertaken.

Due to the tertiary level of the workshop content, this event is open to anyone aged 15 years and above (Year 10 and over).

All workshops are run at the same time, therefore only one workshop can be attended by an individual.

*Lunch included. Tickets are limited and going fast, don’t miss out! Tickets are $25

SAE Create for a Day Workshops | Brisbane Tickets, Sat 15/04/2023 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite

Aviation Australia

Aviation Australia Expo in Brisbane is back. The expo is on 3rd June 2023 at their Brisbane campus, 20 Boronia Rd, Brisbane Airport more details to come.

Careers Expo Save the Date

Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management

Brisbane Catholic Education and Chisholm Catholic College are committed to a consistent approach to managing student, parent and guardian complaints. We support concerns being raised and recommend that, in the first instance, you contact the teacher directly. If you are still unclear on the outcome, there are leaders within the College that you can progress a concern. This is where the Student, Parent and Guardian Complaints Management policy supports open dialogue and respectful relationships.

The Fact Sheet below provides a summary of how complaints are managed. The BCE Policy can be accessed via the College website.

If you have any questions, please email scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au

Community News

Courtesy reminder to everyone that the College has a speed limit of 10KM. Please observe the speed limit when on College grounds. 

Bakers Delight Loganholme are looking for friendly and enthusiastic

Sales Assistants to join our team.

As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Customer service
• Cash handling
• General cleaning duties
• Making each customer’s experience delightful; and
• Being a great communicator.

No bakery experience is required, as training will be provided.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by contacting Bernadette on 0404 234 194 or sending an email to bdloganholme@gmail.com

2023 Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey

All our students who completed Year 12 last year will soon receive an invitation to do the Next Step survey. The short five-minute survey asks graduates about the study and work they have been doing since finishing school. The results from the survey help our school improve our senior programs and prepare students for work and further study.

We ask parents, siblings and friends to encourage our graduates to complete the survey. If their contact details have changed, please assist survey interviewers with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate. Graduates may receive an invitation by mail, email or phone. The survey can be completed online or by phone.

Further information about Next Step is available at www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/. Should you have any queries about the survey, please contact the department’s Next Step team on (07) 3055 2845 or by email at nextstep@qed.qld.gov.au.