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Chisholm Catholic College Cornubia

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Cornubia QLD 4130
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Chisholm Catholic College Cornubia

204 California Creek Road
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    2023 Term 3 Week 3

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    Principal's News

    Mr. Damian Bottaccio

    Catholic Education Week

    This week is Catholic Education Week. Celebrated annually, Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all 313 Catholic Schools across Queensland to promote the special ethos of our schools and to highlight the great things that take place in every day. It is of note that Queensland Catholic Schools educate around 160,000 students and employ more than 21,000 teachers and staff.

    The theme for this year’s celebrations is: Communities of Faith, Hope and Love. Catholic Education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society.

    Our College has planned a number of activities during the week, the most significant of which will be at the Scholars’ Assembly on Friday.

    Scholars’ Assembly

    This Friday, we will celebrate student effort from Semester 1 with the Scholars’ Assembly. We will recognise Excellence (top 5%), Merit (top 10%) and Diligence Awards (based on Approaches to Learning), as well as Attendance. We have many students whose effort and engagement is truly deserving of this recognition. We should all be very proud of their achievements and encourage all students to aspire to be named at the College Awards Evening to be held later in the year.  

    Diligence Awards are based on students’ effort and application in class, not their result. It is very important that we acknowledge students who consistently work hard and endeavour to do their best with all that they do. This is a point of success that we want to see from all students.

    Parents are very welcome and invited to attend, with an invitation to awardees’ parents/carers being sent early this week. We will also be live-streaming the Assembly – the link will be emailed on the day.

    Improving Respect and Wellbeing in Our School – Pilot Program

    Chisholm Catholic College is part of a Pilot Program that has been initiated by Brisbane Catholic Education, who are partnering with Griffith University. The intent is to support our staff and their wellbeing by understanding the reason and nature of what can sometimes be negative interactions specifically with parents. By participating, we are also wanting to build on the partnership we share with parents, understanding your concerns and frustrations.  

    Following my article is an invitation to complete a survey that would inform the development of the Pilot Program and supporting the research that has been conducted in a variety of industries. This is the first time that education has been investigated, so the feedback is considered very important and impactful.

    Improving Respect and Wellbeing in Our School – Pilot Program

    You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by RISE Research Team, Griffith University.  

    What you will be asked to do? 

    As a parent, guardian or caregiver of a student enrolled at our school, you are asked to complete an online anonymous survey assessing concerns, frustrations and hostility directed toward educators. The survey is expected to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.  

    You will be required to read the Participant Information Sheet prior to providing any data.  All information you provide is confidential, and no individual will be identifiable. If you have any questions please contact Dr Samantha Ferguson, Griffith University on samantha.ferguson@griffith.edu.au 

    If you would like to participate in the study, please click here:

     https://singuserf90f6d4f.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YzEcArMDPcCKLY  

    We thank you for your time and input into this project.  

    This project has been approved by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (GU Ref No.: 2023/350).  

    Collaborative Planning Day and Pupil Free Day

    We have previously advised parents/carers that there would be two (2) Collaborative Planning Days that the staff of Chisholm Catholic College will engage in during Term time in 2023.

    These days are:

    • Wednesday, 1st March
    • Wednesday, 16th August

    Subsequently, it is a Pupil Free Day on Wednesday, 16th August. However, if your student requires supervision on the day, please contact scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au.

    A further Pupil Free Day is scheduled for all schools on Friday, 1st September.

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    Deputy Principal's News

    Mr. Reuben Chalmers

    Student-Led Conferences

    Student-led conferences will be conducted next Tuesday, 1st of August.  For those new to Student-Led Conferences, parents are guided by students as they discuss their learning and set academic goals. The teacher helps students facilitate the conference process. The discussion about their work and conduct in class is led by the student.

    Students need to be meaningfully involved in the process of updating parents on their development and actively involved in the discussion of their work so the conference is meaningful, accurate, and thorough. 

    You are now able to book a meeting with your child’s teachers at the school. Detailed instructions and guidance for making a booking for these conferences are available via the links below. 

    The booking window will close at 3.00pm on Monday, 31st July.

    Instructions for booking a Student Led Conference can be accessed via Student Led Conference Parent information.pdf (bne.catholic.edu.au) and to book in a conference follow this link  https://sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=433. You will receive a separate email from  teachers that have indicated an interview may be necessary to assist with your child’s growth, however, we would encourage all Parents/Caregivers who have any questions or concerns to book in a meeting with the relevant teacher. 

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    Assistant Principal Religious Education News

    Ms. Kristie Mackle

    Vinnies Winter Appeal – A thank you.  

    Thank you again to all families who donated goods to the Vinnie’s Winter Appeal. We have prepared 10 fully packed backpacks, equipped with all the essential items one may need to maintain a sense of personal hygiene and health this winter. We also have plenty of toiletries, warm clothing and household essentials to donate to Loganholme conference in the hope that they find their way to those who are in need. Thank you to the Oodgeroo and Flynn House Captains and Vice Captains who led this drive with our school community.  

    Catholic Education Week  

    July 23th – 29th marks Catholic Education Week.  The theme this year is Communities of Faith, Hope and Love as we as a community look forward to celebrating this mission of our school, to Live Christ’s Challenge. For us as a school, this means living the virtues of the Gospels as demonstrated by our charism, Caroline Chisholm, that form the acronym FAMILY. It also means celebrating all that Chisholm has to offer our students and our broader community. We have some exciting activities planned and look forward to celebrating our amazing school

    Staff Spotlight

    It is my pleasure to introduce you to our three new staff members this term. We extend a warm welcome to them and look forward to getting to know them as the newest members of the Chisholm community.  

    ETHAN ALLEN – TEACHER 

    How long have you been teaching for? This is my first year teaching full-time.  

    What are your hobbies/interests? Basketball (both watching and playing), gaming or watching Harry Potter.  

    Tell us a fun fact about you: I’m a size 14 shoe, so getting shoes other than Basketball shoes is almost impossible.

    CHRISTOPHER THRUPP – TEACHER

    How long have you been teaching for? This is my first role in a school, but I have taught before at university as a lab tutor.  

    What are your hobbies/interests? I like to keep active by running, swimming and spending time in the gym. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my cats.  

    Tell us a fun fact about you: In my senior year I won the youth Olympics for the 3000m running event. I used to live in France training as an elite triathlete and long distance runner.

    CHRISTOPHER COOPER – TEACHER 

    How long have you been teaching for? 

    This is my first-year. Before teaching I worked as an exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach.  

    What are your hobbies/interests? 

    I’ve played almost every sport there is, but my top three are Soccer, Rugby League and touch football. I also like 4-wheel-driving and camping.  

    Tell us a fun fact about you: 

    I was the QLD karate champion when I was 13.   

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    Assistant Principal - Curriculum's News

    Mrs. Sarah Van Der Westhuizen

    Importance of Critical Thinking

    I was recently reminded of the importance of teaching students to think critically about the fast-paced world in which we live. Students are in the enviable position of being able to consume and locate large amounts of information almost effortlessly from their smart devices.  If a student wants to find information about when an event occurred, how processes happen or what a word means, they are able to get an answer immediately. The trouble comes when students are not able to be critical consumers of the information they find. Students in this generation also are challenged to retain that information. Critical thinking is one of the most important cognitive skills to help combat this. To better equip our students to be 21st citizens of the world it is vital that they are explicitly taught how to think critically and how to be creative in the way they think.  As a parent there are several ways you can support creative and critical thinking. Encourage questions and foster curiosity. When children are young they always ask why and wonder about the world around them. As they get older, they are less likely to experience that wonder unless they are encouraged to take intellectual risks and are given the tools to analyse and evaluate. There are a number of organisations and websites that make for interesting reading listed below.

    • Critical Thinking For Kids - 5 Powerful Ways to Teach How To Think, Not What To Think (parentingforbrain.com)
    • Parents' Guide to Critical Thinking: Ages 13+ | REBOOT FOUNDATION (reboot-foundation.org)
    • Teaching Your Teen Critical Thinking Skills | My Virtual Academy

    Curriculum Letters

    The Term 3, Curriculum letters are now finalised and published on the Parent Portal. Please take the time to download and print these for your calendars. One way that you can help your child organise their time and limit their anxiety around assessment times is to have go through the assessment calendar with them. This is particularly important for our Middle Years students. It also gives you a guide to the topic and content that they are learning.

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    Upcoming Commonwealth Government Census

    This August our school is required to provide both student and staff data to the Commonwealth Government as part of the annual census process.  This data enables the government to determine our annual recurrent funding allocation.  Student and staff names are not provided as part of this process.  For your information, please find attached the Commonwealth Government’s privacy notice for your review and record.

    2023_Census_Privacy_Notice.pdf
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    Assistant Principal - Student Wellbeing

    Mr. Krijn Van Gils

    Mobile Phones

    The Education Minister Grace Grace has recently announced that Queensland state schools will ban mobile phones and certain wearable devices during school hours from the start of Term 1, 2024. At Chisholm Catholic College, the mobile phone policy requires students to keep their mobile devices in their lockers from 8.30am until 2.55pm. On many occasions when staff address this with students, they are met with resistance due to mobile phone separation anxiety. SchoolTV recently published the following special report about this issue our young people are facing and will provide parents and carers with guidance and support to continue to monitor their child’s wellbeing.

    Please find the special report below.

    SPECIAL REPORT: Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety

    The use of mobile phones and technology in schools has been a highly debated topic internationally, including in Australia. Almost all states and territories in Australia, have implemented full bans on mobile phones during class, recess, and lunch times, while allowing students to carry their phones during travel to and from school.

    Critics argue that there is no evidence supporting the effectiveness of such bans, but this is a mischaracterisation. Studies have shown the positive impacts of mobile phone bans in schools. One study conducted in 2016, found that banning mobile phones led to an increase in student performance, with test scores improving by 6.4% of a standard deviation. Similar studies from Spain and Norway also supported these findings.

    For parents concerned about mobile phone separation anxiety in their children, it is important to acknowledge it as a real issue and discuss the negative effects of phone addiction, such as sleep problems and mental health issues. Gradually introducing phone-free periods at home, setting clear expectations and boundaries and modelling healthy behaviours can help your child cope. It is also crucial to establish a support network and seek professional help if needed. Implementing mobile phone bans in schools allows for better focus on teaching and learning, minimising distractions and interruptions.

    This Special Report will help address mobile phone separation anxiety and provide guidance on supporting your child’s wellbeing during this transition period. 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

    https://chisholm.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-mobile-phone-separation-anxiety

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    Middle Years Learning Leader's News

    Ms Elisabeth Lord

    Year 9 Subject Selections

    Next week (Week 4) students in Year 9 will participate in a Subject Expo during their STRETCH lessons. Academic Leaders of Elective Subjects will provide students with a quality opportunity to explore the subjects of interest to them. In Week 5, Subject Selection Online (SSO) will be open for Year 9 students to select their 2024 choices. Students will be guided through this selection process.

    NAPLAN Update

    It is expected that the NAPLAN data will be released in a National report approximately on 23 August.

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    Student Engagement Leader News

    Mr James O'Sullivan

    Student Leadership

    The 2024 Student Leadership process is under way, where we will look to appoint students to several positions across Years 9 and 12. Students wishing to apply for leadership need to collect a form from Student Reception and have it returned by Friday 28th July at 3pm.

    Bags and Laptop Bags

    There are an increasing number of school bags being taken to classes during Learning Blocks 5 and 6. This is a concerning trend on several fronts, most notably that it increases the likelihood of theft, as students are leaving bags unattended outside classrooms, or under staircases. It also presents a safety hazard as well for trips and falls. Each student has been provided a locker, as near to their PC as possible, and students are asked to leave their school bags in there during the school day. They are only to be collected once the school day ends. Laptop bags should also be left in lockers as well, as damage can be – and has been – caused to laptop bags during the lunch periods.

    Focus Behaviour of the Week - FBOTW

    Across the course of the year, students have been learning about several focus behaviours. This week’s focus behaviour – in light of SECA – is Teamwork. Working as a team enables us to achieve our goals quicker, builds community and connection, and teaches us myriad lessons we can take into the future. Please talk to your children about this to see what they’ve learned.

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    Enrolments 2024 and 2025

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    First Nations News

    This year our College celebrated our first community NAIDOC.  

    We were honored to have Quandamooka elder, Aunty Judy Newfong Watego, celebrate and extend her beautiful Welcome to Country as a custodian of the land, that Chisholm Catholic College sits on.

    I’m so proud of our students who helped to create such a wonderful occasion for the families, students and staff that joined us.

    This year’s theme was ‘For Our Elders’ and what a great presentation of respect and pride our students and community displayed for our Elders.

    Thank you to our community for making this such a wonderful celebration, which we will continue for years to come.

    Thank you to the staff members who assisted on the afternoon.

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    Vocational Education and Traineeships News

    Ms Mala Nair

    Apprenticeships and Traineeships

    The Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training have a website that will provide you with much valuable information if you are looking at taking up an apprenticeship or traineeship after school, on their website under the Training heading, you will find information on:

    • About apprenticeships and traineeships - Learn the basics and key details on getting started, roles, responsibilities, wages, entitlements and costs.
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships - Everything you need to know - how they work, getting started, requirements, roles, wages, financial help and completing.
    • For apprentices and trainees - Find support services and advice, financial help, how to make changes to your training contract, forms and replacement records.
    • Apprenticeships Info - support for apprentices, trainees and employers - Find information and advice for apprentices, trainees and employers to help keep apprenticeships and traineeships safe, inclusive and on track.
    • Information sheets, forms, policies and procedures - Links to forms, policies, procedures and content previously held in information sheets for the Queensland apprenticeship/traineeship system.

    Energex Apprenticeships for 2024

    Energex applications for apprenticeships in 2024 are now open and close on 17 July - so be quick! They offer apprenticeships for Electricians, Communications Technicians, Distribution Linespersons, Transmission Linespersons, Underground Cable Jointer and Mechanical Trades (Fitting). Learn more about these on their Trade types webpage. Not all trade types will be offered in every apprentice intake. The 2024 available apprenticeships are:

    • Apprentice Boilermaker - Banyo Brisbane
    • Apprentice Communications Technician - Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville, Victoria Park (Brisbane)
    • Apprentice Distribution Linesperson - Multiple locations so check website
    • Apprentice Electrotechnology Electrician - Multiple locations so check website
    • Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - Cairns
    • Apprentice Plant Operator - Geebung (Brisbane)
    • Apprentice Transmission Linesperson - Geebung (Brisbane North), Innisfail, Rockhampton, Townsville
    • Apprentice Underground Cable Jointer - Geebung, Southport, Toowoomba

    Click here for more information including how to apply.

    What is a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship?

    School-based apprentices and trainees, usually in Years 10, 11 and 12, are trained in their chosen apprenticeship or traineeship, in the workplace and through a training organization, while continuing to study towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) at school. To commence a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT), a student must have the support of the employer, the school, a supervising registered training organisation and their parent/guardian. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training have put together a fact sheet which tells you about:

    • Advantages of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships 
      • More flexibility and variety
      • Head start in a career
      • Nationally recognised qualifications
      • An opportunity to learn and earn
      • Contribution to the community
      • Employer satisfaction
    • How SATs work 
      • School/finishing school
      • Work
      • Training

    Click here to find out more.

    7 reasons why deciding to become a Tradie could be the best choice you’ll ever make!

    Thinking about taking up a trade but still not sure. Qualify Me has put together an article outlining some benefits of being a 'Tradie'. It will give you some insights to consider when making your decision. The article talks about:

    • What is a tradesperson
    • What makes being a 'tradie' so popular   
      • Job security
      • No uni education required
      • Work flexibility
      • Say no to the office cubicle
      • Wages
      • Travel
      • Satisfaction

    Join Griffith University's Responsible Leaders Challenge 2023!

    If you are in Year 10 or 11 and would like to solve a local business problem in teams of up to four, then Griffith Uni invite you to enter their Responsible Leaders Challenge. The 2023 challenge is to design a virtual kitchen in the metaverse to engage and inspire young adults, aged 14-25, to explore their culinary creativity. Registrations close this Friday 23 June. Click here for more information and to register your team.

    Brisbane Fresh Futures Market

    The 2023 Brisbane Fresh Futures Market will be held on Wednesday 2 August 2023 at the Brisbane City Hall from 9am - 2.30pm. There will be a great range of options and you will be able to chat with the many different service providers that may be able to support your pathways after school. The Deaf Choir will be performing again this year. There will also be Auslan interpreters available to support you on the day. Click here for more information.

    ABS Labour Force Data - May 2023

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Labour Force Data for May 2023:

    • Unemployment rate remained at 3.5%
    • Employment increased to 14,003,400
    • Underemployment rate increased to 6.3%
    • Participation rate remained at 66.8%
    • Employment to population ratio remained at 64.4%
    • Monthly hours worked increased to 1,944 million

    Looking at creating your own job ...

    The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training has hints and tips to help school leavers make informed career and training decisions. You can find out about:

    • Business readiness health check 
    • Key elements for starting a business
    • Are you ready to be a business owner?
    • Business plan template 

    Financial help if you’re 24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice

    Youth Allowance is a financial payment from the Australian Government to support students and Australian apprentices while they gain their qualifications. To get this, you must be one of the following:

    • 18 to 24 and studying full time
    • 16 to 17, studying full time and either independent or needing to live away from home to study
    • 16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent
    • 16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship.

    Click here to read the full conditions and more information including:

    • What you need to do
    • How much you can get
    • How to prepare to and make a claim
    • When you'll get your first payment
    • How to report and manage your payment

    Pre-Apprenticeship Courses

    Pre-apprenticeship training is an entry-level certificate made up of theoretical and practical training at one of TAFE Queensland's campuses, as well as hands-on work experience in your chosen industry. Whether you're looking to get a foot in the door or just try something new, pre-apprenticeship training with TAFE Queensland could be what you are looking for straight out of school. Click here to find out:

    • What are the benefits?
    • What job can I get?
    • What if I don't know what I want to do?
    • Available courses and how to apply
    • Current school students' information
    • School leavers and mature-age students' information

    TAFE Queensland Pathways to University Course Guide

    TAFE Queensland Pathways to University Course Guide outlines all the diploma to degree pathway arrangements that they currently have in place with universities across Queensland. The Guide includes all the degree programs that they offer in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. The guide sets out the Diplomas that they offer and the direct access they give to different universities and university courses, including the total time you will need to be studying. Click here to access the guide.

    VET Qualifications for Tertiary Selection

    Successfully completed VET qualifications, at a certificate III level or higher, may be used for tertiary selection in two ways:

    • an input into an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), and/or 
    • a stand-alone qualification for tertiary admission at some universities (may apply to non-ATAR eligible applicants)

    Education institutions may allocate a selection rank depending on the level of VET qualification completed. Click here to see a guide (scroll down) to the approximate selection rank allocated to each level of qualification. Contact your preferred university or institution to confirm their current guidelines regarding VET admissions. Additional admissions policies may also apply for recent Year 12 graduates with completed VET qualifications, such as meeting prerequisites. For more information visit the QTAC website.

    Apprenticeships and Traineeships through CQU

    CQUniversity has a range of apprenticeship and traineeship courses available. Apprenticeships and traineeships combine the benefits of structured training and paid employment. Undertaken on a full-time, part-time or school-based basis, apprenticeships and traineeships enable you to learn a trade or skill and receive a nationally accredited qualification. CQUniversity is the local TAFE training provider, providing apprenticeship and traineeship courses in a variety of areas (such as: Age and disability care, Animal studies, Automotive Engineering and Technology, Beauty Therapy, Business, Construction, Education, Electrotechnology, Engineering, Fitness, Hairdressing, Health care, Horticulture, Hospitality, Laboratory, Oral Health, Tourism). All information can be found in the link above.

    Current Opportunities

    TAFE at School 2024

    Applications for the 2024 TAFE year will open on Monday 17th July 2023.  To view details please click on this link TAFE Queensland Applications

    TAFE would like to invite female students interest in a career in trades (Construction, Plumbing, Automotive, Engineering, and Marine) to attend the annual NAWIC Speed Careering Event at TAFE’s Ashmore campus on Thursday August 10th from 9am – 12pm.

    Click here for flyer
    Click here for photo 1
    Click here for photo 2
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    Click here for Ashmore Campus Map

    Please RSVP to: Carol Pease at qldcoordinator@nawic.com.au by 27th July.

    Year 10 and 11 students

    Vacancies exist for students wishing to undertake a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care as a school based traineeship in childcare centres close to school.

    If you are interested please come and see us ASAP.

    Christmas Employment

    In the month of July, the Just Group and our amazing 7 brands are starting to plan for the excitement of Christmas.

    • Would you love to work at Peter Alexander and wear PJ’s to work?
    • Would you love to work at Jay Jays where we are all about youth culture, street wear and a care free lifestyle?
    • Would you love to work at Dotti because you are obsessed by fashion and the latest trends?
    • Would you love to be a part of the Smiggle crew this Christmas where you get to encourage our fans to experiment, play and have fun in our stores?

    If this sounds like you then get in touch with us now! Apply on line to our Christmas Jobs ads.

    TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships at South Bank Open Day 5th August

    TAFE are running some user choice panels on their open day, students can hear from industry experts and TAFE QLD educations from various sectors at their Apprenticeship and Traineeship Panel Discussions on Saturday 5th August at their South Bank Campus. With multiple career path to choose from, there is something for everyone. Please click her for time etc. TAFE Open Day panels

    Year 12 students only

    Komatsu Australia’s apprenticeship program is now open. They Offer apprenticeships in Electrical Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Electrician, Automotive Electrician, Boilermaker, Fitter Machinist

    Please go to Apply now | Komatsu Apprenticeships - Komatsu Australia to apply.

    Sunwater Limited 2024 apprenticeship program will be available mid-2023.  They offer apprenticeships for Electricians and Mechanical Fitters. For more information go to

    Apprenticeships - Sunwater

    MCQ Electrical

    McQ Electrical have an opportunity available for a full time Office assistant traineeship.

    If you have anyone that would be interested, please forward their resume to service@mcqelectrical.com.au

    Tasks will include, but are not limited to: 

    • Reception duties and various administration tasks 
    • Maintain and update company databases 
    • Meeting and greeting clients into the office 
    • Printing and scanning documents 
    • Providing first class customer service 
    • Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
    • Manage office supplies stock and place orders 

    To view all vacancies for AQ please go to Apps QLD (jobreadygateway.com.au)

    Year 10 Students only

    Reece Plumbing have an opportunity for a school-based traineeship in Supply Chain Operations and Retails Services. The role is combination of Warehousing and Retails skills. The ideal candidate needs to be outgoing, respectful, willing to work in a team environment, with customer service being one of the main focal points and requirements of this workplace.  The student must be willing to shine in customer service, with the support of a trainer and the branch to learn the required skills to succeed.  The student must also have a very strong work ethic with an interest in retail, warehousing, and/or plumbing. Positions are available at Loganholme, Underwood, and Yatala. If you are interested, please come and see us.

    Years 10 – 12 students

    School to Work Transitions (S2WT) program is running a Swim Teacher training course for students aged 16 years and over.  The next scheduled course is 12-13 August. The S2WT Become a Swim Teacher/Instructor Project offers a Swimming Teacher Skill Set (4 competencies) which will provide students the required accredited training to become a learn to swim teacher/instructor.  There is currently a critical skills shortage of swim teachers so students who undertake the training and become competent are highly likely to find casual employment with a local swim school. For more information please go to this link AQIA School to Work Transition Swim Teacher

    OSMAC Traineeship in Aged Care

    Applications for our school-based traineeship in Aged Care HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will closed 5pm on 28th July. Please click on the link for more information.

     OSMAC Traineeship in Aged Care

    “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X

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    SEDA News

    Mr Zachary Dunfee-Scott

    The SEDA U15 Football travelled to Western Pride FC to take on Ipswich Grammar School in the zone semi-final in the prestigious Bill Turner Cup. Going into the game as big underdogs the boys performed to a high level throughout and took the game to golden goal extra time after a 0-0 draw after normal time. They unfortunately went down to a late goal to lose the game 1-0. The boys should be proud of getting so far in a tough competition against some high profile schools.


    SEDA Football student Chase Fisher had a great experience this week being selected to play in a behind closed doors game against the Brazilian FIFA Women’s World Cup team. This was part of Football Queensland’s talent identification process for young footballers

    QISSN 2023

    QISSN 2023 was one to remember. It started with 10 girls getting chosen to represent the school and then further started trainings every Thursday mornings. Trainings allowed us girls to recognise our strengths, weaknesses and enhancing our skills and techniques as a team and individually, building stronger connections and forming more friendships. Throughout the year, we went to a range of different carnivals which continued to allow us to connect as a team. As the year went on the 26th of June creeped closer until the day finally came. All the QISSN team and teachers met at NISSAN arena for the opening ceremony with so much excitement filling our faces. After the opening ceremony we got into our minivan and made our way to Cromwell College which is where we stayed for the following 5 nights. Over the week we worked very hard and overall won 6 out of 10 games, which was a massive improvement for us girls. While the memories on court remain all the fun activities that happen off court are the core memories of the trip. The off-court memories including, playing card games at night to murder mysteries, bake offs, dancing and singing to songs every day, anywhere we were with absolutely no shame, in the dorm hallways, in the dining area, in front of Nissan Arena and in the van and giving our mascot Chilli a make-over.  Thank you to Mrs Edwards, Mrs Goldsworthy and Ms Vergunst for all the time and effort they put into our team and trip, we couldn’t of done it without you.  QISSN 2023 was another memorable experience that I will forever remember, and I am so grateful I got to do it with the most amazing group of girls.

    Naje Ormsby

    QISSN Captain 2023

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    Ms. Yasmin Relja

    At the end of Term 2, Sarah Moore, Zara Hatcliffe, Prithiga Balachandran, Payton Phillips and Vinya Eda travelled with Mrs Brown and I to Moreton Bay Girl College to complete with 18 other schools in this year’s Readers’ Cup.

    Readers’ Cup is organised by the Children's Book Council of Australia. It is a state-wide competition for readers. Teams of four to five students read a set of books and then compete with other teams to answer quiz questions. Winners from regional competitions then compete in a state final.

    Readers Cup competitions challenge students to read widely, work collaboratively in a team and continue developing a love of reading. It allows readers to compete at a regional and state level like sporting competitions and to meet other students with an equal passion for books.

    We all had a fabulous time, returned to school with great stories and are looking forward to next year’s competition.

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    SAVE THE DATE!  MADD SHOWCASE Friday 20th October 2023. 

    This year, we are excited to present to you Chisholm Catholic College’s 2023 Music, Art, Dance and Drama Showcase on the same evening as our annual Creative Arts Night.   

    MADD Showcase is a compilation of scenes from our past musicals (High School Musical and Footloose) and Mamma Mia.  Students are starting to learn their songs and are keen to play their roles. We look forward to seeing you and your families for this special event

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    School Fees

    School fees have been sent out to all families, a friendly reminder that Term 3 fees are due on 3rd August 2023 unless a payment plan has commenced.

    Please contact the finance office if you have not received your statement.

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