CapSDE Week 9, Term Three 2024 eNewsletter
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Student Spotlight
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Is your family eligible for free internet access?
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Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
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What's happening in Primary?
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CQ Sevens
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Primary Leadership Positions - 2025
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What did the Year 5 students say about camp?
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National HPE Day - 4th Sept
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Secondary Scoop
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School Leadership Positions - Nominations Open Now! Are you a Year 11 student wanting to make a difference? We want you!
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English Faculty
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Languages
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Guidance 'Go-2'
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Opportunities
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What's on in your community
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Sports Person of the year award 2024
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Support Agency Contacts
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We welcome your feedback
Student Spotlight
Is your family eligible for free internet access?
Families with school-aged children who do not have current internet access at home, may be eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). To ensure all students have equal opportunity for online learning, the SSBI offers eligible families free nbn broadband access. For more information or to check your eligibility, call the National Referral Centre (Monday to Friday) 1800 954 610 or visit the SSBI website.
Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
This week is Teacher Aide appreciation week. We have the best teacher aides here at CapSDE, so if you have a moment this week, send your favourite teacher aide a message and let them know how much you appreciate them!
What's happening in Primary?
CQ Sevens
On Thursday 10 October we will be providing students with an opportunity to participate in the
QRU CQ Sevens Primary Schools Competition in Rockhampton.
This event is open to students aged 9, 10, and 11, noting that this is a full-contact sport and event.
Venue: Colts Rugby Union, Tom Nutley Field, Park Street, Park Avenue, Qld 4701
RSVP and Consent Form due 13th September 2024. Consent form in RSVP link and below
Primary Leadership Positions - 2025
What did the Year 5 students say about camp?
Year 5 and 6 Students had a fantastic camp in Week 5 at Kindilan. It was an action-packed week with students canoeing, ziplining across the lake, building rafts and visiting Movie World.
I loved lots of activities at Camp.
I loved the zipline across the lake. It was amazing.
The disco and the games we played were really great fun.
The Macarena dance by the Year 5 girls at the Talent Quest was the highlight for me.
By Kacee Dillon
I enjoyed the fun experience of getting to know the Year Sixes. Especially the Rockhampton girls as I have never met them before.
My favourite activity was the disco it was a fun night out for all of us.
By Kodie-Anne Comiskey.
Year 5/6 Camp to Kindilan was really fun. I loved the flying fox because it went over the lake.
Movie World was fun because we got to go on the Superman rollercoaster and the Wild West ride. We also got to see all the movie characters like Bugs Bunny, Batman and the Bat mobile. We got to see the Avengers characters do a little act. I also loved the Stunt driver who did burn outs and racing. It was cool.
It was really fun sleeping in a big room with all my friends. It was also really exciting going on a plane. I sat next to Libby.
By Hudson Heelan
My favourite part of Camp was Movie World and the yummy desserts.
My favourite rides were Superman, Batman ride and the Wild West ride.
The activities at Camp like the Zipline, Possum glider and Leap of Faith were also heaps of fun.
By Dusten Murdoch.
My favourite part of Camp was the Talent Show. Heidi was very entertaining.
The disco was heaps of fun. The music was great and we got to play freeze.
By Georgia Ecker.
The Year 5/6 Camp was so much fun.
I liked everything at camp.
My favourite activity was the blindfold activity in a maze. It was very difficult to do.
The zipline across the lake, possum glider and Leap of Faith were also fun activities to do.
By Halle Pedersen.
School Camp was awesome. I enjoyed the high ropes, zip lining across the water, canoeing and raft building.
The best part was hanging out with my mates for the week – especially the mates I don’t get to see very often.
By Nate Shelley
My favourite part of camp was Movie World. I really loved the Superman and Wild West ride.
My favourite activity at PGL was the Leap of Faith and zipline.
I also loved seeing my Rockhampton mates.
By Toby Salt.
My favourite part of Camp was Movie World. I really loved the Superman ride. It was extremely fast.
I really loved the zipline over the lake. At first, I was scared of heights. As the week went on, I felt less scared of heights. I did the Leap of Faith on the last day.
By Lachlan Ward.
My favourite part of Camp was going to Movie World. It was a once in a lifetime event.
The zipline across the lake was an amazing experience. Lucy and I were brave enough to go first.
The PGL staff were very nice and really cared and looked after us.
By Ivy Gretton.
Amongst the great camp fun there were a few activities enjoyed more than others. Raft Building, it was great fun being able to work as a group to create a raft the girls nearly won but the raft gave out just before we could claim our victory.
Archery, we kept the score, and the 3 highest scores won a gold, silver or bronze medal I got bronze.
Wacky races, everyone was involved, and the laughs were shared as all the students did 2 laps of the concrete showing their talent in mimicry.
Thank you, all staff and students, for making this comp what it was. –
By Lucy A Geddes
I really loved the desserts at Camp.
The canoeing and ziplining across the lake were lots of fun.
The raft building was challenging but also lots of fun.
By Luke Lindley.
Year 5/6 Camp was amazing and the activities and opportunities were endless. I really enjoyed the excitement of watching everyone have a go and enjoy the experience.
I don’t have a favourite activity because they were all really fun. For those Year Four students that are coming on camp next year – I think you will have the best time.
By Sarah Sypher.
The Year 5/6 Camp was lots of fun.
I loved ziplining across the lake. I felt safe.
The possum glider was also amazing. You had to work as a team.
By Harry Schuh
National HPE Day - 4th Sept
Get Involved in National HPE Day
Most children’s waking hours are spent sitting at school and at home, so it’s important to get them to be more active as part of everyday life.
The good news is that getting involved in HPE Day is easy! The hardest part is making a commitment to being more active and then sticking to it.
How can you get involved?
- Encourage children to participate and get them active and involved in the community by visiting a local club or play organised sport
- Instead of heading straight home after school, go to the local playground, park, oval or beach. Fly a kite or throw a Frisbee. Play games like tag, jump rope or hopscotch in the backyard.
- If the weather isn’t great, make fun the focus by having a family dance competition inside, visit an indoor swimming pool, or try a new activity such as rock-climbing or mini-golf.
- Teach children new skills to help them be physically active – like how to skip, ride a bike, skating, throwing, catching, or hitting and kicking a ball.
- Walk, ride a bike or skateboard all or part of the way to school instead of taking the car.
- Be a positive role model and show your children how you plan to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Get off the bus one or two stops early, or take the dog for a walk with the family at the end of the day.
Have you got a picture or video of your school or class doing a fun activity?
Send Ms Schofield a picture of you getting involved to be part of next week's newsletter! 😊
Secondary Scoop
School Leadership Positions - Nominations Open Now! Are you a Year 11 student wanting to make a difference? We want you!
Nominations are open for our Secondary Leadership Positions.
Nominating for a secondary leadership position at CSDE presents a remarkable opportunity for personal growth and contribution to our CSDE school community. This role offers a chance to develop essential leadership skills, foster teamwork, and make a positive impact on our school's culture and initiatives.
Year 12 students in 2025 can actively contribute to CSDE's improvement and success. This experience will not only enhance students' own leadership abilities, but allow them also to serve as a role model for younger students, inspiring them to pursue their passions and take an active role in shaping our school's future.
If you are a Year 11 student and interested in nominating for a Leadership Position in 2025, click the links below to Nominate and to view more details in the Secondary Leadership Handbook.
Nomination Close Tuesday Week 2, 8th October
Speeches - Friday Week 3, 18th October
English Faculty
As we approach the end of another bustling term, it's clear that our students, teachers, and Home Tutors have all been deeply engaged in a diverse and challenging range of learning experiences.
This term, our students have explored various enriching units. Our Year 7s delved into the intricate world of songs and poetry analysis, where they’ve enhanced their skills in interpreting and appreciating the power of language and emotion. Our Year 8 students had the opportunity to express themselves through Vlog creations, responding to significant issues highlighted within a TV series that brings the critical topic of online safety to the forefront. This activity not only enhanced their digital literacy but also encouraged them to engage thoughtfully with contemporary issues. The Year 9 cohort took on the role of journalists, creating interview scripts based on ethical issues within a drama text. This allowed them to deepen their understanding of the complex themes within the literature and sharpen their interviewing skills. Meanwhile, our Year 10 General students engaged in satirical text analysis, exploring how humour and irony can be powerful tools for critique. Our Year 10 Short Course Literacy classes have been focusing on Workplace Hazards and Safety in the Workplace, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to navigate and understand the importance of safety in a real-world context. Lastly our senior students in Years 11 and 12 have been immersed in a rich variety of creative and analytical tasks this term. They’ve channelled their creativity into short story writing, where they’ve learned to craft compelling narratives and communicate complex ideas with great engagement and depth. They've explored the beauty of poetry analysis, honed their persuasive skills through speeches, and delved into the intricate representations in films through multimodal presentations to express their insights.
As we look ahead to Term 4, excitement is building, particularly for our Year 12 students who are nearing the end of their journey at Capricornia School of Distance Education. With exams on the horizon, preparations are in full swing. We are also eagerly anticipating the Awards Ceremony and Formal, which will be moments of celebration and reflection on the hard work and achievements of our senior students.
Thank you to everyone for your dedication and hard work this term. We look forward to finishing the year strong and celebrating the successes of our students together.
Angela Brigg
Acting Head of English, Capricornia School of Distance Education.
Languages
On Sunday, 25th August, Year 12 Japanese student Akemi Evans competed in the LTQ Sunshine Coast Branch Speech Contest 2024. Akemi had to prepare a speech in Japanese on any topic that she wished but she couldn’t use a speech from a previous year. Her speech had to be a maximum of three minutes in length and she was allowed to have notes written on palm cards. Once Akemi completed her speech, she had to answer some questions about her speech. Akemi did such a great job that she was awarded a Gold medal. Well done Akemi!
Guidance 'Go-2'
Vaping - 'Unveil What You Inhale'.
Opportunities
Travel to Europe with the Premier's Anzac Prize
The Premier's Anzac Prize offers young Queenslanders a chance to explore the Anzac legacy through research, workshops and visits to significant memorial sites in the United Kingdom and on the Western Front (France and Belgium). This life-changing program is fully funded and enhances students' understanding of the Anzac spirit and its relevance today. Applications are open now for the 2025 Prize. Encourage your child to apply and embark on this enriching journey. See the Prize webpage for more.
What's on in your community
Sports Person of the year award 2024
CSDE annually acknowledges the sporting achievements of a Primary and Secondary Student, who has excelled throughout the year at the end of year awards.
The presentation of the Sports Person of the Year Award goes to the student who has accumulated the most amount of points throughout the year in their various sporting achievements.
Parents are asked to advise the school throughout the year of the sporting achievements by completing this online form. Scores are based on events, the level of the event (district, regional, state, national etc) and the students placing within those events. You will need to complete the form for each individual achievement. Do not place all achievements on the one form.
At the end of the year, points are collated, and the winner announced.
Information to note:
* School sports are what counts for CSDE Sportsperson of the year. Students are recognised for their achievement in other non-school fields; however, these achievements are not part of the accumulation of points towards the CSDE Sportsperson of the year.
* You should list the highest level that your student has represented in that sport, noting that the points are only entered if the student represented, and not if they were selected and did not attend.
* Unfortunately, camp-drafting, is not a recognised 'regional school sport' and so would not apply for Sportsperson of the year.
Support Agency Contacts
Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.
Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au.
Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides information, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues. Call 1800 33 4673, 8am-midnight AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.
eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.
FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counseling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.
MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34.
QLife provides nationwide telephone and web-based services for lesbian peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Call 1800 184 527, 3pm – 12am (midnight) AEST/7 days a week.
SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source from: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines