CapSDE - Week Four 18 Feb 2025 Newsletter

School Photos

School Photos will be taken during Week 7 Mini-school on the dates indicated below. Please see flyer below for instructions on how to order through the QR code or online link:  https://leadingimage.com.au/   

The Access Key is also listed on the flyer. the same access key is to be used for sibling photos as well as individual photos. 

Please note that sibling photo orders will close on the 9 March in order for the photographer to generate the list of siblings to photograph the following day. 

Individual ordering remains open for up to a week after photo day. 

Rockhampton - Monday 10 March

• Sibling photos - CapSDE Farm Street available at 8:00 - 8:30am
• Primary Students - CapSDE Farm Street 9:00am - 10:00am
• Secondary Students - Conference on North 11:30 - 1:00pm

Emerald - Tuesday 11 March

• Sibling Photos - CapSDE Emerald 8:45am
• Primary Students - CapSDE Emerald 9:15 - 10:15am

Parent or family enquiries can be directed to Leading Image directly on info@leadingimage.com.au or P: 1800 750 586

Secondary students having their photo on the day will also receive a student ID card.  

Important NAPLAN Information

NAPLAN Withdrawals

Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN testing by their parent/carer for reasons such as religious beliefs or philosophical objections to testing. This is a matter for consideration by individual parents/carers in consultation with their child’s school.  A formal application is required and must be received and approved by the principal prior to testing on Wednesday 12^th March 2025.

NAPLAN Exemptions

Exemptions may be suitable for some students with disability and for some students with a language background other than English. Students may be exempt from one test (e.g. reading) but still be able to participate in another test (e.g. numeracy).

• English language proficiency:Students with a language background other than English who arrived from overseas and have been attending school for less than a year before the test may be exempted. However, these students are not automatically exempt and should be given the opportunity to participate in testing.
• Students with disability:Adjustments are provided to students with disability to support access to the tests and encourage maximum participation. Students with significant intellectual disability and/or those with significant co-existing conditions which severely limit their capacity to participate in the tests may be exempt from sitting the tests. This is determined after consultation has occurred between the school and the relevant parent/carer, and if it is decided the student is not able to access the tests with adjustments.

Deputy Principal contact details:

• Desolee Cowley dcowl25@eq.edu.au for Years 7 and 9
• Katrina Hawley (Rockhampton Campus) khawl7@eq.edu.au for Years 3 and 5
• Kellie Dobson (Emerald Campus) kdobs4@eq.edu.au for Years 3 and 5

Please use the contact details provided above for the Deputy Principals if you wish to apply for:

• NAPLAN withdrawal or
• NAPLAN exemption

If you have not made contact with your child’s/student’s Year Level Deputy Principal regarding your intent for them to be withdrawn or exempt from NAPLAN testing, please do so prior to Friday 7^th March.

Please Note: NAPLAN withdrawal and NAPLAN exemption forms become available from Monday 17^th, February 2025 and will be emailed directly to families whom have made contact and expressed their intent for their child/student to be withdrawn or exempt from NAPLAN testing in 2025.

Public Demonstration Site Tests

We encourage students and families to explore the Public demonstration site tests for their year level in order to familiarise themselves with the different item types and the features of the tests.  Students with disability, their teachers and families can use the public demonstration site to see some of the adjustments available and check the compatibility of assistive technology.

Public Demonstration Site Links

• Year 3
• Year 5
• Year 7
• Year 9

Further Information Links

Click here to visit the Parent and Carers section of the NAPLAN website.   

Click here to download a NAPLAN 2025 Information for Parents and Carers Brochure.

Thank you for your continued support in making NAPLAN a smooth and positive experience for our students.

Desolee, Katrina and Kellie

Are you having trouble accessing lessons?

View the instructional video below for support.

What's happening in Primary?

Year One

Secondary Scoop

Kids Helpline Sessions

The school has been working with Kids’ Helpline to provide information sessions to students. These will happen across the year at various times during your Capri Connect classes.

Four sessions have been identified as being of particular interest, and these have been indicated on the form below. 

Please open the document below, complete, and return to administration@caprrocksde.eq.edu.au, if you would prefer your student to opt out of the sessions.

Year 11 & 12 students at Mini-school

While Year 11 and 12 students do not have a formal Mini-school program, we welcome any senior students who wish to attend. Due to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) requirements for senior subjects, Year 11 and 12 students must continue attending their online lessons during Mini-school weeks.

We understand that many families have children across multiple year levels, and we want to ensure that all students feel supported. If a senior student is attending Mini-school with their family, we will provide a quiet, supervised space where they can engage in their online learning.

We appreciate your support in helping our senior students stay connected while remaining focused on their studies. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

HPE, Technology and The Arts

Welcome back to another exciting semester at CSDE! We hope you had a fantastic break and are ready to jump into new challenges and opportunities in Health & Physical Education (HPE), The Arts, and Technology. Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead for you in these subject areas:

Health & Physical Education

This semester, we will focus on enhancing our physical well-being, and exploring strategies to maintain a healthy choices and active lifestyle. Keep an eye out for engaging activities, including fitness challenges; yoga, soccer and volleyball skills development and health awareness initiatives.

The Arts

Whether you are passionate about music, drama, visual arts, or media, this term will be full of creative exploration! We encourage you to push boundaries, experiment with new techniques, and showcase your talents. Look forward to exciting projects, virtual exhibitions, and performance opportunities!

Technology

As our technology is evolving rapidly, and this semester, we will delve into innovative digital solutions, networking solutions, html coding, and design challenges. Prepare to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop practical skills that will prepare you for the future.

How to Stay Connected

Remember to check your online platforms regularly for announcements, resources, and assessment deadlines. If you ever need support or have questions, reach out to your teachers—we’re here to help!

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish this term!

Best wishes,
The HPE, Arts & Technology Team

Guidance 'Go-2'

Are you interested in a career in aviation? Contact Mrs Benfer

“If you are interested in Aircraft Maintenance as a career, this course with Aviation Australia may be of interest to you”  

Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?

Students considering a career in medicine or dentistry, during Year 12 will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in the aforementioned fields of study within most universities in Australia.

 FREE webinar: Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry 

Topics: UCAT / GAMSAT / Interviews / University Applications / University selection criteria / Gap year / Plan B, and much more...)

When?  18 February 2025,  7.00pm – 9.00 pm (AEDT)

Audience: An excellent opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents, and teachers. 

Presenter: Zobair Bary (Author & coordinator of the NIE Medical and Dental School UCAT and interview training programs. Founder of the Future Doctors Australia Program).

REGISTER 

What else is on at NIE?

Available programs for Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students

Future Doctors Program: Medicine (4-day attendance: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne).

Academic Insights Program: Medicine, Psychology Engineering, Business Management, Creative Writing and Veterinary Studies (11-day residential summer holiday program in Sydney).

Intensive Interview Preparation Workshop 

UCAT Preparation Workshop - 4 UCAT sections covered + full mock exam under timed conditions + introduction to medical interviews. 

UCAT Training Course - various levels of preparation and options available to meet individual student needs.

What's on in your community?

If families can’t make it they can email rocky_softball@outlook.com.au for more information

Hat Burning Classes

There is an opportunity for Hat Burning Workshops happening in the Central Highlands as a fundraiser for the Central Highlands Regional Council Youth Development Programs Sister City Student Exchange Program. There are currently eight students from across Rolleston, Springsure, Gemfields, Emerald, Bluff and Capella fundraising with council to raise funds to go to Ichinoseki, Japan as part of a exchange program link to council. The hat burning classes have been schedule for Blackwater, Springsure, Capella & Emerald. 

Free NBN

FREE HOME INTERNET FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS

If there is a school age student at your home and you don’t have an NBN connection, you could qualify for

free home internet until 30 June 2028.

Children who can access online learning at home as part of their education are more likely to engage in classroom activities.

With home internet access your whole household can benefit – supporting your school age students to build their digital skills, learn how to safely use the internet and participate in an increasingly digital world.

Check if you qualify for free home internet until June 2028: By contacting the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT) or by visiting www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet.

We welcome your feedback

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