CSDE Weekly eNewsletter 29th July 2022

Our School Values

Primary Ponderings

Well here we are already at the end of Week Three, Term Three and the time continues to fly by! We would like to start by thanking everyone for their patience and understanding over the last couple of weeks as we have been navigating a large number of staff absences. Term Three is notorious for illness, and we hope you are also taking care of yourselves and your families. 

Looking forward, we have our Prep to Year Four Mini-school in Week Five. This, as always, is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to come together and have those important face to face interactions. These weeks are the highlights of our term!  

While this Mini-school is happening, our Year Five and Six students will be having a blast at their camp in Seaforth. We know they will make the most of each opportunity to push themselves and realise their potential, as well as enjoy the mateship that comes with this. 

For those who are unable to attend either of these events, we will still be running online lessons. Please check the Mini-school booklet for information about the time and location for these. 

During that week we will also have some staff attending, and presenting, at the Biennial AADES (Australasian Association of Distance Education Schools) conference in Adelaide. This is a wonderful opportunity for staff to network and see the best that Distance Education schools have to offer. 

Take care of yourselves and each other, 

Fiona Bailey and Lachlan Scheuber 

Farewell Robyn

Today we farewell Robyn, our lovely Administration Officer from Emerald.

Robyn has been the friendly face and glowing smile behind the parent counter for the past year while Gescha was on leave and I'm sure she will be missed by parents, students and staff alike.

CSDE would like to wish Robyn all the best moving forward and I'm sure the Emerald Campus will look forward to her dropping in to say hello  from time to time. 

Guidance 'Go 2'...

eSafety...

Popular apps
Learn about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube and help your children stay safe online. 

Online sexual harassment and image-based abuse 
Help teens deal with online sexual harassment and image-based abuse. 

If you would like to learn more about how we are supporting families to be safer online, visit esafety.gov.au

Student Absences

Primary News

13 - 21 August is National Science Week!

Primary students have the opportunity to get involved! See links below to more information for each year level. 

Whitsunday Voices through the eyes of Mrs Hutt!

A very excited group of 18 CSDE readers from Year 3 to 6, attended the 2022 Whitsunday Voices Literature Festival in Mackay over three days in July. Hosted by the Whitsunday Anglican College, and presented by the Winchester Foundation, our students were treated to a literary smorgasbord of presentations from a variety of talented authors and entertainers. 

Our group was treated to VIP status, joining with Charters Towers students to become honorary boarding students for the duration of the stay. During the three days we enjoyed lots of laughs and learnt a swag of writing tips and tricks from experts in their field – the authors themselves.  

Our sincere thanks to the army of purple-clad volunteers who guided us through a busy schedule, by the staff and students of Booth House at the College. Ultimately, we are extremely grateful for the ongoing generosity of the Winchester Foundation, whom continue to make our attendance at this Festival possible and therefore foster the love of reading within our precious students. If you love reading, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for next year’s call for expressions of interest to attend. And meanwhile… keep turning those pages! 

Save the Dates... 

Prep - Year 4 Mini-school is nearly here

School Dental Van, CQ Oral Health Services

We are pleased to be offering full dental treatment to the students currently enrolled at your school commencing over the September school holiday break. This service will be provided by the Emerald Community Dental Clinic located at the Emerald Hospital, 69 Hospital Road, Emerald 4720.

A letter from our Chief Executive is attached, detailing the information that we legally be given access to. 

If you would like to take advantage of this dental treatment for your student, please scan the QR code below  to access the medical history/consent form. Alternatively please see form link below.  If you have trouble accessing the QR code, please ring 4920 6372 or email cqhhscaohs@health.qld.gov.au

Secondary Scoop...

Student Spotlight - Kinlay Smylie

Over the last school holidays, Year 8 student Kinlay Smylie participated in a James Cook University online Japanese course.

Kinlay had to create a poster and present it to an audience. This is such an impressive and courageous thing to do, especially on your holidays!

Here is what Kinlay had to say about the program.

“Ohayou gozaimasu! The course went great, it was a lot of fun and it reinforced a lot of learning in prior years. The image below is a poster (mini assessment) I made and read out to a whole class of people.

There wasn’t anyone I knew, so it was interesting to explore other’s experiences with different languages. I was also able to practice reading more katakana and kanji.”

Congratulations, Kinlay. We are very proud of you!

CELEBRATE, RESPECT and ACKNOWLEDGE Naidoc week for 2022

Year 8 English students took the time during week 1 to CELEBRATE, RESPECT and ACKNOWLEDGE Naidoc week for 2022. 

The theme  for this years celebration was 'Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up'.

Students were asked to design a hand print and boomerang using some Indigenous art designs to show what this years theme meant to them along with displaying touches of their own story and heritage.  

Term 3 English is centred around analysing various Indigenous texts such as Dreamtime stories, print media, documentaries just to name a few. This celebration around NAIDOC week was the perfect way to begin our unit of work. 

Students embraced this task with respect and integrity. 

CSDE year 8 English students have definitely embraced this years theme; 'Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up'.

Mrs Foale

Student Showcase

Year 7 - 9 Camp - Total Adventures

Students in Years 7 - 9 will be heading to camp from 12th - 16th September. Total Adventures at Noosa North Shore will be a hive of activity as students enjoy all there is to offer whilst building relationships, pushing their limits, exploring their potential, discovering the wonders of the  Australia Zoo and spend the week having a great time. Please familiarise yourself with the Camp Booklet below which includes all the camp information, payment and transport details.  As always, if you have any questions please phone the school and we will be happy to help. 

Year 10 SET Planning & Subject Selections Weeks 3 - 4

SET Planning & Subject Selections for Year 10 students are still running, so book your appointment now if you haven't already done so.

Parents have received an email with a booking link and the name of the allocated Head of Department for your SET Plan & Subject Selection interview.  Bookings are open for parents to begin choosing timeslots.  Please book your session promptly to ensure you are able to get a session time to suit. 

VET Assessment Day

QTAC 2022

Rockhampton Try'a Trade 2022 - Year 12

 Are you in Year 12?

What to bring:

Students must bring their own lunch and water.

Students MUST wear safety boots or closed in leather shoes. Long pants preferred.

Please email Mrs Saunders  - tsaun94@eq.edu.au to register your interest as soon as possible. Other schools have also been invited, so act today to secure your spot if interested!

If you are interested please indicate in your reply whether you will allow Third Party Consent for Media Permissions which will allow these organisations outside the school to use images, names etc in their promotional material. A form will then be sent to you to formalise your request.

CSDE Cultural Snapshot

Cultural Identity

Culture is the shared characteristics of a group of people, which encompasses, place of birth, religion, language, cuisine, social behaviours, art, literature and music. Some cultures are widespread, and have a large number of people who associate themselves with those particular values, beliefs, and origins. Others are relatively small, with only a small number of people who associate themselves with that culture. However, the value of culture cannot be defined by its size. No matter if a culture is widespread or kept within a small region, is young or old, or has changed over time or stayed the same, every culture can teach us about ourselves, others, and the global community.

Sourced from:

National Geographic Society is a 501 (c)(3) organization. © 1996 - 2022 National Geographic Society. 

Considering a career in the Navy?

Hi there,
Have your students or job seekers considered a career in the Navy? 
We would like to provide you with relevant information to assist in the conversations you may have with your students and job seekers about careers with the Navy. This includes information on priority roles, fast-track opportunities, career pathways, benefits and upcoming events. 

Navy will consider your student or job seeker's career goals, educational background, and individual requirements and see what opportunities there are for them, and take their experience into consideration to see how this may help with their application. 
Fast-Track Career Opportunities 
If your students or job seekers are looking to accelerate their career and start training in the next 3-6 months, they could fast-track their application by applying for a priority role. No experience is required, all skills will be gained with paid on-the-job training. For any questions about job roles and life in the Navy please contact navyjobs@dfr.com.au 

Priority Jobs

Electronics Technician / Submariner: 

Maintain advanced weapons systems, radar systems, surveillance equipment and more, onboard ships or submarines. 

Marine Technician / Submariner:

Maintain and operate engineering machinery and systems, ensuring the ships or submarines remain fully operational and mission capable.

Communication Networks Operator / Submariner:

Be the communications link exchanging sensitive and top-secret information for Navy operations and missions, onboard ships or submarines. 

Weapons & Sensors Operator:

Use sensors, radars and combat data systems to provide tactical recommendations about potential threats.

For more information head to the Defence Jobs website. 

Apprenticeship & Employment Opportunities

Department of Defence

Are you a student who is between the ages of 16 and 18 and currently studying an ATAR Pathway?

The Defence Work Experience Program is offering an opportunity for students interested in a Defence Leadership Career (officer roles) to engage with Australian Defence Force (ADF) Officers to provde an insight into Leadership roles within the Australian Defence Force. 

For further information, you are encouraged to click on the document below. 

Information Pack - Defence Leadership Camp.pdf

We are excited to announce that the 2023 Komatsu Apprenticeship Program will commence recruitment from 1 July 2022.   

We would like to take this opportunity to invite students to an Early Applications phase.

To apply for the following Komatsu Automotive Apprenticeship Program, please APPLY HERE 

Mobile Plant Mechanic - AUR31220 – Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology 

Locations available: 

• Wacol
• Emerald
• Gladstone
• Mackay
• Townsville
• Cairns 

Automotive Electrician - AUR30320 Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology 

Locations available: 

• Mackay 
• Wacol 

Electrician - UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician 

Locations available: 

• Mackay 
• Wacol 

• Mechanical Fitter - MEM30219 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade 

Locations available: 

• Wacol 

• Electrical Fitter - UEE33020 - Certificate III in Electrical Fitting 

Locations available: 

• Hemmant 

Or for those alternatively seeking a Customer Support Representative / Automotive Sales Apprenticeship - AUR31020 – Certificate III in Automotive Sales, please APPLY HERE 

Locations available: 

• Gladstone 
• Mackay 

For those who are based within the Brisbane region, we invite you to attend our Apprentice Information Session from 5.30pm on 19 July 2022 at our Wacol Branch. (Innovation Hub, 535 Progress Road, Wacol)  You will have the opportunity to speak with our Northern Region, Technical Capability Manager, current 1^st and 3^rd year Apprentices, walkthrough the Innovation Hub and experience where a career with Komatsu can take you. 

If you wish to attend please email your interests to apprentice@komatsu.com.au as this will assist us in managing the various groups throughout the night. 

We will also be attending the Queensland Mining & Engineering Expo at the Mackay Showgrounds from 19 – 21 July 2022. For more information - https://www.queenslandminingexpo.com.au/  

For more information on our Apprenticeships, please refer to our website via the link below 

Komatsu Jobs l Komatsu Careers - Komatsu Australia 

Komatsu Apprenticeship Program Brochure 

https://www.komatsu.com.au/company/news-media/brochures/general/apprenticeship  

We wish you well with your application and look forward to receiving your application soon. 

Regards, 

Komatsu Apprentice Team 

Please see opportunites below for the Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program. You will also see futher information outling the core skills for each of the apprenticeships offered.

Apply for Glencore Apprenticeships

Coal Apprenticeship Information

Stanwell Powerstations have the following programs advertised ready for applications: 

Expression of Interest: Stanwell Power Station Apprentice & Trainee Program - 30 Dec 2022

Expression of Interest: Tarong Power Stations Apprentice & Trainee Program - 30 Dec 2022

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