Week 5 Term Four, 28 October CapSDE newsletter

2025 Enrolment Intentions

To help us plan effectively for an exceptional 2025 at CapSDE, we kindly ask families to let us know their intentions for the upcoming school year.

If you haven't already shared your plans, please click the link below to let us know if your student will be continuing their educational journey with CapSDE.

We look forward to supporting your family and making 2025 another fantastic year of learning together!

CapSDE Mascot Design Competition

Calling all creative minds! 🎨✨

We are excited to announce the launch of our Mascot Design Competition – and we need YOU to create a brand-new school mascot that captures the heart of Capricornia School of Distance Education (CapSDE).

What We’re Looking For:

Your task is to design a school mascot and come up with a unique name that represents who we are as a school. The mascot should symbolise our school’s vision of supporting every student to reach their highest potential and embody our core values:

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Respect

• Resilience

• Positive Relationships

Whether you’re a creative artist or have a brilliant idea, this is your chance to leave a lasting mark on our school community!

How to Enter:

Design the Mascot – Bring your vision to life! Draw, sketch, or digitally create a mascot that symbolizes our values and spirit.

Name the Mascot – Come up with a name that fits your design and reflects our school vision and values.

In 50 words or fewer, explain the meaning behind your design and how you came up with your idea. how does your mascot represent the essence of CapSDE? 

Submit Your Entry – Email your design and mascot name to [insert email] by [submission deadline].

Prizes:

The winning design will become the official mascot of Capricornia School of Distance Education and will be featured at school events, on our website, and in promotional materials. Plus, there are exciting prizes for the top entries!

• 1st Place:  Prize pack - $100 JB HI-FI Gift Voucher

• 2nd Place: Runner-up prize pack - - $50 JB HI-FI Gift Voucher

• 3rd Place: Third prize pack - - $25 JB HI-FI Gift Voucher

Judging Criteria:

Creativity and Originality: How unique is the design and name?

Connection to the School Vision and Values: Does the mascot represent our school’s commitment to supporting every student and reflect our values of accountability, integrity, respect, resilience, and relationships?

Design Quality: How well-executed is the mascot design?

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: 21 November 2024

Winners Announced: 2 December 2024 in the school newsletter

Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of our school! We can’t wait to see what you create. 🎉

For more information, contact comms@caprrocksde.eq.edu.au or P: 4931 4800

Let your creativity shine and help us bring our school vision to life with a brand-new mascot!

P & C Art Competition

Day for Daniel 2024

This October 25 marked 20 years of Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day.

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. It’s crucial to educate children on recognising unsafe situations, reacting appropriately, and empowering them to report abuse and seek help. 

Some of our students went all out in support of Day for Daniel 😊 

Secondary Swimming Carnival - time to nominate!

Time to nominate!

The Secondary swimming carnival is only weeks away, so we are now asking for nominations for the events.

Step One: Download the nomination form

Step Two: Complete the form 

Step Three: Email the completed form to Mr Murray Harch on mharc4@eq.edu.au 

Nominations due for the Secondary Carnival by Wednesday 30th October

Secondary Carnival Information

Students to be at the Southside Pool Rockhampton by 8:15am for at 8:30 Carnival start.  After the carnival students will be transported by bus back to Conference on North. Parents are welcome to come along to the carnival and cheer for their students!

We would love to see as many students in house colours as possible!
Please ensure your student is wearing sun safe clothing and modest swimwear. Bikinis are not acceptable.

This Year we will be having two more races to add to our swimming carnival program as well as the usual Staff-Student relay race!

'Dress Up' race - Dress up in your craziest outfit and make it to the other end of the pool for a point for your house!

'Kick To The End' partner race - Grab a partner use a floatation mat to lay on as you kick your way to the end. 

P&C End of Year Dinner

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About

***Carnival Time***
All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening at the Emerald Campus, Tucker box.
Yummy food provided by The Little Cantina Mexican Van, Ice cream truck and the option of a BBQ Burger.
There will be fun activities, face painting, dunking machine and music.
Meal options are available via the QR Code or Try booking Link. https://www.trybooking.com/CWDIE
Bring a chair or picnic rug. BYO Alcohol.

Date

Tuesday 3 December 2024 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 

Location

Emerald CSDE - Outstation/Tuckerbox, Gladstone Street, Emerald Queensland 4720

P & C Colour Run

Check out Colour Runs in years past!

Don't miss out on the fun of Colour Run! 

COLOUR RUN

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you so much for supporting our school to be the best it can be, especially through fundraising. This term we are fundraising to subsidise our upcoming school events and 2025 camps with a Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun with Australian Fundraising!

The Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun will be on:

Rockhampton Campus P-12:  Wednesday 13th November 2024 as an after-school activity from 3:30 – 4:15pm.
Emerald Campus P-6: Wednesday 13^th November 2024 as an After School Activity from 2:45pm onwards.

• Please make sure students wear a WHITE shirt and closed in shoes.
• Students will be given free sunglasses and a rainbow headband for the event.
• Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe.
• Colour Powder is made of high-quality corn starch and permitted food colours. Safety data sheet is available upon request.

How Do We Fundraise?

Fundraising for our Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun is entirely online. Follow the instructions in your child’s sponsorship booklet to create a cybersafe, online profile page at www.australianfundraising.com.au. At the end of the fundraiser either order prizes to receive or donate to a cause – Carbon Neutral (tree planting), Great Barrier Reef Foundation (coral planting or turtle protection), The Smith Family (reading support) or OzHarvest (providing meals).

Please note: all cash donations must be converted to online donations before 8^th November 2024.  We cannot accept any physical cash donations for this fundraiser.

Monty Incentive Prizes!

• Online Golden Coins – complete fun online tasks to redeem an extra $75 towards your prize credit.
• Monty Hatching Egg: Achieve all virtual badges on online platform
• Monty Backpack: Highest fundraising student in each class will go into the draw to win
• Monty Scented Pencil: Every student who creates a profile page in first 7 days
• Monty Pencil Case: Raise $200 or more online
• 30cm Monty Plush + Champions Medallion: Highest fundraising student in each school

For further information, please contact Tanya Lindley via email: pandc@capricorniasde.eq.edu.au or phone: 0428 109 074.

Tanya Lindley
President CSDE P and C Association

Outstation Accommodation - Emerald

This year being an even numbered year, the Primary end of year events and P & C Dinner will be held in Emerald on the following dates.

Monday 2 December

• Year 6 Fun Day
• Year 6 Dinner

Tuesday 3 December

• Primary Swimming Carnival
• Primary Awards Ceremony
• All School P & C Dinner 

Families may like to start considering accommodation for these events if they are travelling from Rockhampton or other areas, as finding accommodation in Emerald at the moment is quite challenging. 

For those that may not be aware, the Emerald campus of CapSDE has an accommodation facility available for families traveling for school related activities, The Outstation. If you would like to consider The Outstation for your trip to Emerald in December, please see the information booklet below that has been put together by The Outstation Committee. 

Please note that the Outstation can accommodate around 100 people, so there will be plenty of space for families wanting to stay 😊

Please email outstationlegends@gmail.com if you are interested in staying there over those few days or if you have any other questions. 

What's happening in Primary?

Year 2

This term, our Year 2 students took on the exciting task of drawing pictures from given instructions as part of their writing lessons.

They are learning to write in the procedure genre, focusing on the importance of clear, step-by-step directions. By following instructions to create their drawings, the students are developing a better understanding of how to sequence their ideas logically and use precise language.

It’s wonderful to see their creativity come to life while they build these important skills!

Year 2

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Primary Swimming Nominations Now Open!

Time to nominate for the battle between Wattle and Banksia!

Nominations are now open for the Primary Swimming Carnival which will be held on Tuesday 3 December at the Emerald Aquatic Centre from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Step One:     Download the nomination form below

Step Two:     Complete the form 

Step Three:  Email the completed form to Mr Murray Harch on mharc4@eq.edu.au 

Nominations due for the Primary Swimming Carnival by Friday 22 November.

Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Book your ticket

2024 Year 6 Dinner - Maraboon Tavern Emerald

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About

Congratulations Year 6 students of CSDE!!
Let's celebrate together...Year 6 Students, Teachers, Parents and Home Tutors, with a roast dinner, buffet style at the Maraboon Tavern. Corner Hospital Road &, Esmond St, Emerald.

We will have our own function room, the lovely staff at the tavern will direct you where to go.

Please note, this is a celebration for the Year 6 cohort.
The Outstation community have volunteered to babysit siblings of Year 6 students with a movie and pizza at the Outstation/Tuckerbox for the duration of the dinner 6-8:30pm at a small cost for pizza.

Contact Megan Philp for more details: jamphil6@outlook.com 

Secondary Scoop

Science

Year 7 Science Students Dive into Earth's Cosmic Cycles

This term, Year 7 Science students are embarking on an exciting journey through space as they explore the intricate relationships between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. These lessons are designed to help students understand the natural cycles that affect life on Earth, using both physical models and virtual simulations to bring these celestial concepts to life.

One key area of focus is learning how Earth’s tilt and its position relative to the Sun create seasonal changes. Students are using models and simulations to explain how the intensity of sunlight varies across the Earth’s surface, causing the distinctive weather patterns of our seasons.

In addition to exploring seasonal changes, students are also studying the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth’s oceans, learning how these forces create tides. Through investigation of the Moon’s position relative to the Sun, they’re discovering how this relationship drives tidal variations, such as spring and neap tides.

The students are also learning about the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and eclipses and have enjoyed using Oreos to model the moon phases.

As part of the curriculum, students are also being introduced to the work of Wang Zhenyi, a remarkable female scholar from 18th-century China. Wang Zhenyi is known for her pioneering experiments on lunar eclipses, and her studies have inspired students to explore scientific inquiry and the importance of perseverance in understanding the world around them.

Through these engaging activities, Year 7 students are not only building a strong foundation in Earth and space science but are also developing critical thinking skills by exploring historical contributions to science.

Be sure to ask your child about their discoveries in class – it’s a universe of learning!

Guidance 'Go-2'

17^th Annual Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Awards Night

This event is aimed at out First Nations students, their families, schools and community. The night serves to address Closing the Gap targets and focusses on school attendance, improving reading, writing and numeracy and school completion. 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Awards Night is a night where our community celebrate the achievements of our First Nation Students. Run by Darumbal, this night allows schools to acknowledge their appreciation of the students that have flown the flag for their school with respect, hard work, effort and dedication that they have put in throughout the year.

Students in grades 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 can be nominated for these awards.

Our fabulous CapSDE student Declan, very deservingly received two awards at this event.

Opportunities

As Year 12 students prepare to graduate, some are still searching for clarity on their next career step. If your student hasn’t yet considered the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or are undecided about which pathway to take, the ADF offers over 300 roles across 10 categories.

There are a wide range of specialist military positions, support roles, traditional and technical trades, and professions that range from medicine to engineering. Many offer full vocational training and nationally recognised qualifications along with travel, unique experiences, and ongoing development opportunities. 

Explore our Careers Advisor page for essential information about the ADF, along with resources designed to help you discuss the many benefits and career pathways for your students.

For students looking to join the ADF sooner, they may wish to consider a priority role:

What's happening in our community

Brigalow Swimming Carnival

Students in the immediate Valkyrie area who would like to participate in the Brigalow Swimming Carnival, please complete the nomination form below and return it to Tereina Symonds, Business Manager Valkyrie State School. 

Sports Person of the year award 2024

CapSDE 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 CapSDE 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

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