Week 8 Term Four, 18 November CapSDE newsletter
- Congratulations Class of 2024
- Secondary School Leaders
- P & C General Meeting - Tuesday 26th Nov
- 2025 Enrolment Intentions
- CapSDE Mascot Design Competition
- What's happening in Primary?
- Week 10 Primary key dates, times and venues
- Primary Swimming Nominations Now Open!
- Year 6 Fundraising Totals
- Year 6 Fun Day
- Capras come to Mini-school
- Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Book your ticket
- P & C Colour Run!
- Secondary Scoop
- Secondary Mini-school Recap
- Mathematics
- Guidance 'Go-2'
- P&C End of Year Dinner
- Global Passport - Explore the world in 5 days
- Opportunities
- Support Agency Contacts
- We welcome your feedback
Congratulations Class of 2024
Secondary School Leaders
We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Secondary School Captains! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to our school community.
As they step into their roles, we look forward to seeing their passion and vision shape an inspiring year ahead. We know they will represent our school with pride and be wonderful role models for their peers.
School Captains: Harrison Lawrence and Alanah Rooney
Vice Captains: Kian Barram and Brielle Murray
Secondary Wattle Captain: Alanah Rooney
Secondary Banksia Captain: Lachlan Wilson
P & C General Meeting - Tuesday 26th Nov
The P&C will be holding their next meeting this afternoon Tuesday 8th October at 3:30PM.
Come along and join the team that is working to support our students to reach their highest potential.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 418 936 823 308
Passcode: cxr74X
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 comms@caprrocksde.eq.edu.au by 21 November
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!
What's happening in Primary?
Week 10 Primary key dates, times and venues
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.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY
If your student will be attending the Primary Swimming Carnival, please complete the consent form below.
Year 6 Fundraising Totals
Throughout the Year, Year 6 students have been fundraising for Capricorn Animal Aid.
They held a Crazy Hair and Sock Day which raised $68.30 and their Zooper Dooper sales each Mini-school, raised a total of $380.50. Dana from Capricorn Animal Aid accepted the donation on Friday last week.
We are very proud of the efforts of our Year 6 students throughout this year for this worthy cause.
Year 6 Fun Day
Save the Date: Monday 2 December for the Year 6 Fun Day.
RSVP due by Wednesday 27th November
If your Year 6 Student will be attending the Year 6 Fun Day, please RSVP via the link below and complete the Year 6 Fun Day Consent Form.
Capras come to Mini-school
Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Book your ticket
Please note that we have capacity to cater for more guests if you would like to invite extended family (siblings/grandparents) to the Year 6 Dinner at Maraboon.
Extra places available until tomorrow!
2024 Year 6 Dinner - Maraboon Tavern Emerald
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
P & C Colour Run!
Colour Run was a huge success on both campuses. Lots of happy, colourful children. Thank you to parents and staff who helped on both campuses to make the event a success on the day.
A big thank you to all the students who fundraised. We made a total of $18 277 with online donations. The P and C should roughly receive just over $10 000. The final exact figure hasn't been given to us yet.
Congratulations to Angus Comiskey Year 2 for being the highest Primary Individual fundraiser, raising $1 435 and Harrison Lawrence Year 11, highest Secondary Individual Fundraiser, raising $430. The overall class who raised the most went to Year 4, raising $3878.
Our prizes are being packed and will be shipped off in the next few days. Tanya Lindley will sort them and then they will be taken to the End of Year Awards to be distributed. If you are not attending the end of year awards, can you please contact Tanya on capsdepnc@gmail.com and we will arrange an alternative.
Prizes can be left at the Rockhampton Campus for collection if you live close by.
Secondary Scoop
Secondary Mini-school Recap
Secondary Students participated in the B.O.P session at Secondary Mini School in the hall Monday with presenters Scott and Maddie. It was a very futuristic, interesting session about future design innovations. Students were very engaged. BOP stands for ‘Buy Our Product’. Students designed lots of things and came up with some great ideas!
Year 9, 10 and 11 students had to come up with creative designs for a futuristic: 1. Backpack 2. Water bottle 3. Lunch box and 4. camp chair.
Student ideas generated were amazing. Some ideas included solar panels, artificial intelligence, transforming objects and high-tech security.
Mini-school Art with Ainsley
Mathematics
We are thrilled to congratulate our outstanding students who have recently achieved significant milestones in their Math Pathways journey! Several students earned their Bronze Certificates for completing 37 modules by the end of Term 3, while others have achieved the impressive Silver Certificate for mastering 56 modules within the same timeframe. This dedication and hard work are truly commendable, and we are incredibly proud of your achievements.
Bronze Awards
- Makayla Torrisi
- Alexander Godfrey-Holden
- Flynn Brooks
- Asha Brown
- Pepa May
- Samuel Mounter
- Jacob O'Hallahan
- Cooper Jarvis
- Skyla Bradford
- Quade Cock
- Alicia Phipps
- Pepita Osei-Wusu
- Tim Torrisi
- Bryceson Westby
- Grace Hollywood
- Jett Beaumont
- Ella Thomson
- Bailey Parker
- Kiarna Harrington-Ryan
- Peppy Sammie
- Harry Rogers
- Adargio Manu-Henry
- Piper Osei-Wusu
- Sienna Martin
- Rosalea Dufill
- Joseph Frauenfelder
- Tristan Jensen
- Jemma Bradic
- Archie Johansen
- Rory Brooks
Silver
- Dakota James
- Rachel Clarke
- Maya Krulic
- Selena Malcolm
- Willow Hollywood
- Ryan Gutsohn
- Lachlan Raine
- Tahanna Orpin
In addition to these milestone certificates, we want to highlight the students who have demonstrated exceptional growth, surpassing the 100% growth mark in Math Pathways. These students are learning at an accelerated pace, completing more than one year's worth of learning in just one calendar year—a truly remarkable accomplishment! Your commitment to mastering new skills and pushing your limits is inspiring to all of us.
Keep up the fantastic work, and we look forward to seeing even more successes as you continue to advance in your math journey!
Growth Rate Super Stars
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
| Lachlan Raine | Lacey Hickmott | Maya Krulic |
| Ryan Gutsohn | Jamie Carr-Duggan | Ian Lombard |
| Willow Hollywood | Serenity-Lee Taylor | Piper Osei-Wusu |
| Samuel Mounter | Tahanna Orpin | Sam Mason |
| Asha Brown | Jacob O’Hallahan | William Goodman-Jones |
| Dakota James | Rachel Clarke | Selena Malcolm |
| Tristan Browning | Talen Hollands | Jayden McMahon |
| Makayla Torrisi | Skyla Bradford | Addison Thomas |
| Alexander Godfrey-Holden | Hope Harvey | Ella Thompson |
| Quade Cock | Harpa Hock | |
| Flynn Brooks | Tim Torrisi | |
| Hanana Bettridge | Sienna Martin | |
| Jett Beaumont | Tristen Jensen | |
| Grace Hollywood | Chloe Cunningham | |
| George Briggs | Amy Nielsen | |
| Bryceson Westby | Lizzie Johnstone | |
| Chevy Mackison | Link Buckler | |
| Isabel McDonald | Peppy Sammie | |
| Bailey Parker | ||
| Connor Hollywood | ||
| Maddi Walker | ||
| Harry Rogers | ||
| Joseph Frauenfelder | ||
| Adargio Manu-Henry | ||
| Hailey Malcolm | ||
| Regan Carlton | ||
| Matilda Page | ||
| Ella Geddes | ||
| Jesse Johnstone |
We’d also like to take a moment to recognize the hard work and perseverance of our senior students. Our Year 12 students have recently completed their external exams, and we are incredibly proud of their dedication and effort throughout this challenging year. As our Year 11 students embark on the work of Unit 3, we know they will continue to show the same determination and commitment to their studies.
A special thank you goes out to our incredible teachers, whose dedication and hard work make all these achievements possible. We are particularly grateful to teachers like Mrs Hunt who make visits to our school-based students in rural schools, providing invaluable support and guidance to students who may not have access to the same resources. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and play a crucial role in helping our students succeed.
We wish all of our students a well-deserved, safe, and happy holiday break. Enjoy your time off, recharge, and come back ready for the exciting challenges ahead!
Guidance 'Go-2'
P&C End of Year Dinner
About
Update due to circumstances beyond our control, unfortunately, the Mexican Cantina has withdrawn their services for the night – however, the P&C will be catering and offering a nachos option!!!
***Carnival Time***
All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening at the Emerald Campus, Tuckerbox.
Yummy food provided by the P & C, Ice cream truck and the option of a BBQ Burger. There will be fun activities, face painting, dunking machine and music.
Bring a chair or picnic rug. BYO Alcohol. Softdrinks, water and juice for sale on the night
Meal options are available via the QR Code or Try booking Link. https://www.trybooking.com/CWDIE
Date
Tuesday 3 December 2024 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location
Emerald CSDE - Outstation/Tuckerbox, Gladstone Street, Emerald Queensland 4720
Global Passport - Explore the world in 5 days
Expressions of Interest are open! Global Passport: Explore the world in 5 days
The Department of Education International (DEi) in partnership with Griffith University is pleased to offer a 5-day online program during the January school holidays, designed to build global competence and bring the world to Queensland students from the comfort of their home.
Specifically aimed at Years 4 to 6 students in Queensland, this immersive opportunity will provide students with the chance to virtually 'travel' to different countries. Each day, students will experience different cultures through interactive activities, basic language learning, and the exploration of diverse topics, including food, art, daily life, cultural traditions and landmarks.
Program details
Dates: 13-17 January 2025
Years: 4 - 6
Delivery mode: Online via Microsoft Teams
Time: Sessions run for a duration of 1.5 hours daily over 5 consecutive days*
Application closing date: 6 December 2024
Please see the Expression of Interest Form for further information, including eligibility and registration requirements.
Expression of Interest Forms must be submitted to Global Engagement via global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au
Opportunities
Are you a Queensland Year 12 student in 2025?
We want to hear from you!
Over the past few years we have featured artwork on the front cover of our QTAC Guides from students just like you, and this year we’re doing it again.
The QTAC Guide to Further Study provides prospective applicants to tertiary courses in Queensland with information about courses available and their entry requirements. Over 50,000 copies of the QTAC Guide are distributed across Queensland each year.
Show us your interpretation of the concept “Choose the Future” or “50 Years of QTAC”, and your artwork could feature on the front cover of the 2026 QTAC Guide. We have prizes to give away!
Artists must be enrolled in Year 12 in Queensland for 2025. The artwork must be original and not published anywhere else. Please view the full competition Terms and Conditions
before submitting your entry.
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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