Week 10 Term Four, 2 December CapSDE newsletter

Altered Timetables Weeks 10 - 11

Primary

Monday 2^nd December.              Regular lessons for P-5 students. (Year Six students – no lessons due to Year Six Fun Day).

Tuesday 3^rd December.                No Primary lessons (Swimming Carnival)

Wednesday 4^th December.           P-6 Pupil Free Day (no online P-6 lessons)

Thursday 5^th December.               Regular lessons re-commence

Friday 6^th December.                     Final regular lessons for 2024 (including final Numeracy Passport and HIT Lit)

Monday 9^th - Thursday 12^th Dec    Altered timetable (one daily 60-minute lesson per Year Level).

Friday 13^th December.                   No lessons for P-9 (Data Day)

Secondary 

There will be an altered timetable for Week 11 for Secondary Students. See information below: 

Friday 6^th Dec                                HPE/Arts/Tech Faculty

Monday 9^th Dec                             English Faculty

Tuesday 10^th Dec                           Science Faculty

Wednesday 11^th Dec                      Maths Faculty

Thursday 12^th Dec                          HaSS Faculty

Friday 13^th December.                    No lessons for P-9 (Data Day)

Key Dates - 2025

Our Key Dates are available below for families looking to plan for 2025.
Whilst we don't anticipate changes, we are aware that due to unforeseen circumstances at times changes are unavoidable. 

2025 Booklists

In the 'Forms & Documents' content holder on the left-hand side column in the newsletter, you will find the 2025 Booklists. these have also been emailed to families and can be found on the website under the Curriculum tab.

CapSDE understands the difficulty some families face when trying to purchase booklist items, whilst living remotely, or difficulty accessing stores. As a result we offer families the opportunity to purchase their booklist items through Campion online. Campion has the complete list of all items on CapSDE book lists available, with delivery before the start of school.

Due date to ensure delivery before the start of school is Friday 27th December.

Families can order online at www.campion.com.au

Ensure you enter the school code when ordering through Campion, 96V8

Using Campion for your back-to-school supplies is not compulsory, however this convenient option is available to families who may like to utilise the service. Families can choose what they would like to purchase out of the booklists, so if you have left over items from the year before, you can choose not to add them to your cart for 2025 items.

Instructions are below for those that are interested. 

P&C End of Year Dinner

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

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

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

P & C Special Meeting - Tuesday 10th Dec

Please see below the agenda for a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday 10th December at 3:30pm.  This meeting's focus is to discuss the Fundraising Plan and VOTE on whether it is adopted.  The draft Fundraising Plan is below, and we would love to hear your feedback.  If you wish to email any feedback through please send it to this address by Monday 9th December - ALL FEEDBACK WELCOME!

Link for Special meeting.

Date:  Tuesday 10^th December 2024

Time: 3:30pm

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Meeting ID: 433 722 912 381

Passcode: cw7tr3mm

What's happening in Primary?

2025 Year Level Transition Home Tutor Sessions - next week.

Next week, The Year 6 to Year 7 Home Tutor session will be held on Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:00pm. 

Please see the following link to the session. 

6-7 Primary Cohort  - Year Six to Year Seven 
Transition Session –   https://au.bbcollab.com/guest/d222da0f5546474ca4d260bbf653ab5d    

Year 6 News

This term, our Year 6 students have been crafting letters to future CapSDE students, aiming to capture a vivid sense of time and place. Through the use of rich language features, students described their lives, interests, and unique experiences. It was wonderful to see their creativity shine as they imagined connecting with the students of tomorrow!

Here is Kinley's letters, we hope you enjoy the read as much as we did.

Dear Future, Curious CSDE students of 2059,

I am extremely excited to be generously sharing a miniscule glance of what my time was like in Queensland (the sunshine state) 2024. It feels as if I am writing to someone on another, distant planet, the futuristic, mystical 2059 must be so different to the wonderful year of 2024, considering that 2024 and 2059 have a colossal 35-year age difference. I imagine I will be very old by 2059. I hope that you thoroughly enjoy briefly visiting the best about Queensland and where I live through this humble letter of mine.

I live on a picturesque cattle property 10 minutes north of St Lawrence, its moderately hot now, since it is late spring (specifically November), and the smell of the blossom’s wafts strongly through the long creeks that are riddled in the vast paddocks. I love sitting under the ginormous paper-bark trees, as it is so peaceful and pristine. All you can hear is the quiet sounds of cows grazing and storm birds crying loudly in the trees. It can be hard and unforgiving though, especially when the grass crunches dryly under your feet, like a hot fire crackling in the dry, crisp winter months.

Living on a cattle property, I absolutely love riding horses. My sister and I regularly ride our delightful horses every day, usually to get the cheeky bulls into the cooler or muster one of the paddocks of black cows into the wooden, old yards. It edges closer and closer to Summer every day, the heat creeping up from nowhere, the temperature is now ranging at 34°c, so after riding, I constantly bug tired Mum and Dad every afternoon to swim and paddle in the refreshing, cool dam. Although we travel to Mackay every single Saturday, one day of the week is not nearly enough swimming for me. I love swimming in the dam because you get to cool off after a sweltering day and float effortlessly on top of the brown, opaque dam water. It is like a miniature holiday; I can hear squeals and splashes of happiness and joy and feel them splash right onto my freckled face.

Even though we live a lengthy way from bustling cities, we still get top-class education from the best school in Queensland; Capricornia School of Distance Education which has been operating since 1993. I love learning at CSDE because you get to use the newest technology while also feeling so attached to the alluring land around you. I am always looking forward to mini-schools since we get to see our classmates and teachers face-to-face one week each term that is always crammed with fun activities. There are two campuses, one being Rockhampton which I go to, and Emerald. Both will rapidly in Week  7 this term. When you enter the welcoming steps of mini-school you are suddenly embraced with a joyous and excited atmosphere, as laughter fills the air and eager to learn faces become the only thing in view. The cheeriness is contagious as the flu and the building overflows with smiles.

In conclusion, in my appreciable life, slowed, tranquil, rural life is constantly being mixed with the contemporary wonders of the modern world, like learning and interacting in online classes, using my webcam or being able to do nearly all our school-work on a modern laptop. I immensely wish that you rigorously  enjoyed your momentary glimpse into the extravagant world of 2024. I dearly hope that in the futuristic 2059 that you can still relish the simplicity and beauty of the outback while also warmly embracing the future that always lies patiently ahead. And one last inquisitive question for whomever is reading this effortful letter of mine; is 2059 as superb and fantastic as 2024?

Sincerely kind regards,

Kinley Dennis

Science

This Term’s Mouldy Bread Assessment task has been an interesting one! With reports of funny smells, gross photos and both successful and unsuccessful attempts at growing mould around the house – all in the name of science and trying to discover the best place to store bread to avoid mould growth. I am very proud of the students’ diligence and enthusiasm around the design and completion of the experiment. They have developed some excellent capability around critical thinking and problem solving in Scientific Inquiry. I am confident these skills will serve them well in the years to come. It has been my absolute pleasure teaching this cohort in 2024, and I look forward to hearing about their endeavours in the future whenever they have time to swing me an email. All the best for 2025!!

HASS

In HASS this term, our Year 6 students have been diving into the world of economics and business! They’ve been putting on their thinking caps to explore the balancing act of trade-offs and what it means to make smart, informed consumer decisions. They’ve analysed how choices affect individuals and communities and weighed up opportunity costs, to make recommendations.

As this is their final HASS unit of primary school, it’s been fantastic to see their ideas flourish as they prepare for the next exciting chapter in their learning adventure!

Maths

This Term, students have been learning about the cartesian plane and probability.  They are realising that some games are not fair so you need to check the chances of an event occurring.  This game caught a number of students out when we first played it (Miss H didn’t tell them that they would be using two dice 😊).  So we learned to be more mindful, check calculations, know how to play the game, and above all do not select number 1 in “Cow Spotting” 😉

Year 6 Emerald mini-school

So much happened during this week with Year 6 to 7 transition;  Puberty talk for some of us; Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph outside the town hall; meeting Nora Kersh author and illustrator of children’s books; CAPRAS visit which included some great games and skills development;  painting and placing critters on the cow to represent our area (awesome idea Mrs Dendle!); our Japanese Teachers visited us again with a special guest (yay!); the unveiling of the Year 6’s Buddy Bench; and the tearful farewell to the year 6s (sorry everyone, Miss H was the one who triggered the tears this year).

The students played a game of “Cow Spotting” during our open class session on Friday, however we learned that even if you know the probability of the numbers appearing, it doesn’t always mean you will win - as a parent demonstrated by winning a couple of games, after all, it is random.  😊

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End of Year Reflections from the Secondary Deputy - Desolee Cowley

As we approach the end of another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared. This year has been filled with growth, resilience, and remarkable achievements from our students, staff, and families alike.

One highlight has been the introduction of our new school mascot, Capri the Kangaroo! Capri represents the strength, adaptability, and community spirit that define our school.  Congratulations to everyone who contributed to bringing this wonderful symbol to life!

Our students have tackled challenges with determination, embraced new opportunities, and demonstrated the values that make our school community so special. From academic success to sporting triumphs and creative endeavours, every student has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of our school.

To our families and Home Tutors, thank you for your unwavering support. Your encouragement and partnership have been vital in ensuring our students thrive.

As we prepare for a well-deserved break, I encourage everyone to reflect on their accomplishments and set new goals for the year ahead. Let’s return refreshed and ready to embrace 2025 with the same energy and enthusiasm that have defined this year.

Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and relaxing holiday season.

Warm regards,
Deputy Principal – Secondary Department 
Desolee Cowley

Guidance 'Go-2'

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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