CSDE Weekly eNewsletter, Week 6, 26th May 2023
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Ensuring Online Safety on Discord Servers
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Student Spotlight - Jayde
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Guidance 'Go-2'
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Home Tutor Session recordings - Tuesday 16th May - Brett Lee Internet Safety recording
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School Resourcing Review
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Introducing Qkr - The way to order all CSDE Uniforms
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Save the Date - 2023 Regional Shield
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Sports Days
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What's been happening in Primary?...
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Mini-school High Achievers Award Term 2
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Year One at Mini-school
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Year 6 trying out their culinary skills
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Mrs Keenan making the students sweat!
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Students having fun at Mini-school
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Rocky Instincts
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Primary Emerald
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Mini-school High Achievers Awards - Emerald Term 2
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Year 2 Emerald
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Who doesn't like a good disco?!
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Ananse Stories - Cultural Experience
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Secondary Scoop
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Science at Mini-school
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Maths Team Challenge
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Wrapping up Secondary Mini-School with Creative Writing
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Rockhampton Museum of Arts Excursion
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Secondary Opportunities this Mini-school
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Global Opportunities for students studying Japanese
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University of Queensland 'UQ Alert'
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Thinking about a Trade Career?
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'IT Tips'
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National Sorry Day - 26th May
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What's on in your community
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BreastScreen Bus
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Sports Person of the year award 2023
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We welcome your feedback
Ensuring Online Safety on Discord Servers
Dear Parents and Students,
In today's digital age, it's crucial to be aware of the potential risks and take proactive measures to ensure online safety. We would like to draw your attention to the popular platform called Discord, which is commonly used by high school students to communicate and connect with peers. While Discord can offer positive opportunities for collaboration and social interaction, it is essential to remain vigilant and informed about its potential risks.
We want to emphasise that while Discord may be a widely used platform, our school does not support or endorse its use for student activities or communication. We strongly encourage students to prioritise their safety and adhere to the guidelines provided in this message, as well as the school's policy on online communication tools.
Discord is an online communication platform that allows users to join and create "servers" dedicated to specific topics, interests, or communities. It provides voice, video, and text chat features, making it a versatile platform for various purposes. However, as with any online platform, there are certain precautions that both students and parents should be aware of to promote a safe and secure online experience.
Here are some safety measures and guidelines we recommend:
Open and Honest Communication: Encourage your child to have open conversations with you about their online activities, including their use of Discord. Create an environment of trust where they feel comfortable discussing any concerns or encounters, they may have had while using the platform.
Privacy Settings: Familiarise yourself with the privacy settings on Discord. Ensure that your child's account and personal information are appropriately protected. Set their account to private or limit communication to trusted friends only.
Server Selection: Advise your child to be cautious when joining Discord servers. Encourage them to stick to servers related to known communities, rather than randomly joining unfamiliar servers. Remind them that not all servers may have their best interests at heart.
Responsible Sharing: Teach your child about responsible and safe sharing of personal information. Emphasise the importance of not sharing sensitive details such as full name, address, school name, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information on Discord.
Cyberbullying Awareness: Discuss the topic of cyberbullying with your child and help them recognise the signs of abusive behaviour. Encourage them to report any instances of bullying or harassment to both you and the appropriate school authorities.
Stranger Danger: Remind your child about the potential dangers of interacting with strangers online. Encourage them to avoid meeting someone in person whom they have only met on Discord. Reinforce the importance of not sharing personal information or engaging in private conversations with unknown individuals.
Regular Monitoring: Regularly monitor your child's online activities, including their usage of Discord. Familiarise yourself with the platform, its features, and the servers your child is a part of. Stay engaged and informed.
By being proactive and implementing these safety measures, we can work together to ensure that our students have a positive and secure online experience. Regular conversations about online safety, setting boundaries, and promoting responsible digital citizenship will empower our students to navigate the digital world with confidence.
Kind regards,
Amanda Rynne
Student Spotlight - Jayde
Guidance 'Go-2'
Inclusion, tolerance and acceptance
“Isolated but united”
“Be different, make a difference”
When I think about the word’s “inclusion”, “acceptance” and “tolerance,” I see a large chasm. Regarding the modern-day world, diversity and inclusion mean accepting and welcoming people from different walks of life. Something we pride ourselves on here at CSDE.
Tolerance, on the other hand, does not denote acceptance, but rather an attitude of being faced with something you must go along with but in your heart don’t accept.
Studies show people are programmed to compartmentalise and categorise other people. It’s easy to put people into a bucket than to discover their real characteristics.
Denying the humanity of those different from ourselves is a form of prejudice. Unfortunately, this is a common phenomenon in society and without doubt, an all-too-common occurrence that can lead to outright discrimination. When prejudice and bias exist, imaginary walls are put up, with certain segments of the population placed inside. These walls block access to the mainstream activities and benefits, leaving some people excluded with limited ability to advance fairly. In essence, they are isolated or at best tolerated. Most people assume that tolerance and acceptance mean the same, but they are not synonyms. Tolerance is your ability or willingness to endure the existence of opinions or behaviour you dislike or disagree with. Acceptance, on the other hand, is assenting and embracing someone or something you don’t like, without protesting and without trying to change them.
Here at CSDE, our students and families are with us for many reasons, Geographic isolation, medical reasons, home based learning, school-based learning, LOTE and travelling.
We are all so different, but in the end, we are all a part of the one community, the CSDE community. We all bring our strengths, and we all need help with our limitations. Our school mottos,” Isolated but united” and “Be different, make a difference”, ensure we are “inclusive “and learn to move on from tolerance and “accept” our differences. Educating through these motto’s promotes that our school is a beautiful safe learning environment for all of students, where EVERYONE can reach their highest potential, whatever that may be.
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Home Tutor Session recordings - Tuesday 16th May - Brett Lee Internet Safety recording
For those Home Tutors that missed the opportunity to attend Brett Lee's Internet Safety Home Tutor Session during Mini-school, see link below to access the recorded session from Rockhampton
Mrs McMeeken took our Home Tutors through Scratch & Digi Tech Upskilling.
See recording below
Vicky Muller - Micosoft Word
Above is the document that Vicky was referring to during her HT Session for those that would like this resource.
School Resourcing Review
Comprehensive Review of Resourcing in Schools
The department is undertaking a comprehensive review of how resourcing is provided to state schools, including methodologies, procedures and systems.
The review is part of the department’s Equity and Excellence strategy and endeavours to ensure resources are allocated in a fair, targeted and transparent way to meet evolving need in an environment that gives schools appropriate control over how resources are used.
In line with the co-design principles of this review, the department would like to invite staff, parents and school community members the opportunity to share their views on current resourcing in state schools. Interested parties can provide their views by taking approximately 5 minutes to complete a survey accessible via this link https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/n/axGhq4M
The survey can also be accessed by scanning the QR code above with a mobile phone.
Introducing Qkr - The way to order all CSDE Uniforms
The P&C has handed over the running of the 'Uniform Shop' to the school.
From this point on, all school uniform orders and payments will need to be placed through Qkr! on your mobile device.
Once you have downloaded the Qkr! App, turn on the notifications so that you will be informed of any specials, last order deadline dates etc.
Our Finance Department has put together a quick tutorial video below to help you get started.
What is Qkr?
Qkr is a mobile app for iPhones and Android smartphones that provides secure purchases, protected by Masterpass security for administrators and parents. Qkr will be used for uniform and senior shirt payments, replacing my school connect as the Uniform Shop is being transferred to the school to manage. Qkr will also be used in the future for other school payments as the system is rolled out within the finance department.
What do customers pay to access Qkr?
Qkr is free for customers, there is no transaction fee charged to customers making payments via the app.
Important to enable notifications...
Save the Date - 2023 Regional Shield
On Thursday and Friday the 13 - 14th July, we will be providing students with an opportunity to participate in the 2023 CQ Regional Shield U12's Netball & Rugby League Carn. - 13-14 July 2023.
In 2023 the 13th Annual Regional Shield will be held once again in Rockhampton. This competition is an exciting opportunity for all State Primary Schools in the Central Queensland Region.
The Regional Shield concept involves schools participating in Rugby League and Netball competitions run over two consecutive days.
Sports Days
Along with our CSDE Athletics Carnival, our students also have the opportunity to attend Sports Days in their local area.
This year CSDE students have been invited to the following carnivals. Information has been emailed to families for these. Please nominate by the due dates for each carnival to the relevant school.
Marlborough State School Athletics Carnival - Nominate to Anna Clough (see email 26/5/23)
Brigalow Athletics Carnival at the Nebo Sports Ground - Nominate as per email (25/5/23)
Clermont Small School Cluster - Nominations due today as per email (23/5/23)
What's been happening in Primary?...
Year Two
Mini-school High Achievers Award Term 2
Prep – Jessica Wall
Y1 – Angus Comiskey
Y2 – Ben Hampson
Y3 – Libby Schuh
Y4 – Lachlan Ward
Y5 – Dominic Wesley-Smith
Y5 – Matthew Loxton
Y6 – Sam Lindenmayer
Year One at Mini-school
Year 6 trying out their culinary skills
Mrs Keenan making the students sweat!
Students having fun at Mini-school
Rocky Instincts
Malachi from Rocky Instincts stole the show at Mini-school.
Primary Emerald
Mini-school High Achievers Awards - Emerald Term 2
Year 2 Emerald
During Term 2 minischool, Year 2 were kept very busy.
Monday was learning bush survival skills with Rocky Instincts.
Tuesday afternoon was lots of for fun Under 8’s day.
During week everyone worked really hard on their innovation of a poem.
Year 2 Emerald
Who doesn't like a good disco?!
Disco - Emerald
Ananse Stories - Cultural Experience
Secondary Scoop
Science at Mini-school
During the term 2 mini school face to face on Tuesday the students were involved in experiments that were arranged by the science department.
The year 7 students were able to look at the forces relating to different cars
Year 8s looked at chemical reactions
Year 9s looked at the chemical reactions and the conservation of mass
Year 10’s looked at climate change.
The students were able to be involved in fun demonstrations during lesson 4 with the
Year 7’s looking at changing colours during reactions.
Year 8’s and 9’s looked at the chemical reactions of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and the changing colours of the universal indicator.
They were also lucky enough to explode a watermelon!
Maths Team Challenge
The Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers (QAMT) recently held the highly anticipated QAMT Maths Teams Challenge, an annual event that brings together students from Central Queensland to showcase their mathematical prowess. This year's competition, held on May 5th, witnessed an exciting milestone as the Capricornia School of Distance Education entered their first-ever team. The event tested participants' problem-solving skills, mathematical knowledge, and collaborative abilities, fostering camaraderie and teamwork. Congratulations to our year 9 and 10 students, Tristian, Dillan, Lexi, Harrison and Lexi for their outstanding performance, and let us celebrate the achievements and the spirit of healthy competition that permeated the QAMT Maths Teams Challenge.
Wrapping up Secondary Mini-School with Creative Writing
Splitting in to two groups, Years 7/8, and Years 9/10 spent the last morning of mini school working on their creative writing skills. From the sounds coming from the two rooms there was also a lot of effort going into creative vocalisation!
Years 9 and 10 rounded out their creative writing morning by forming literary pairs across all genres. Miss Bennett and Mr Darcy met and discovered they were in Pride and Prejudice, Sherlock Holmes and Watson learnt they had been created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and, Calvin and Hobbes couldn’t work out who was the tiger, and who was the boy in the vintage comic series. They now know!
Each pair was then tasked with writing a back-and-forth, sentence by sentence story using the learnings from Mr Rowlands first session. Their purpose was to start an entertaining short story, within a seven-minute time frame.
Congratulations to Calvin (Jenna) and Hobbes (Ella) whose submission was judged to be the best in a hotly contested write – off. Enjoy the read, remembering it was created in just seven minutes by two students who hadn’t met before.
An abandoned home sat at the top of the hill. Matt and Brianna knew the rumours about it, but they had to see if for themselves. They tiptoed their way up to the front door. It creaked slowly open. Inside the air smelt like wet dog and mould. Suddenly, old, hungry bats flew down from the broken top floor. As they stumbled back, Matt stepped on and old rusty nail which broke through his flimsy shoe and impaled his foot. As Matt groaned in pain a blood curdling scream came from down the hall. Brianna seemed to be under a trance from whatever had screamed. A low, red light came from down the rackety hall. Matt tried to grab Brianna’s attention but couldn’t stop her from walking towards the light. As she approached the light, her ankle was grabbed by a pair of long pale hands, blood dripping from the nails.
Rockhampton Museum of Arts Excursion
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Secondary Opportunities this Mini-school
White Card
Career Expo
VET
Global Opportunities for students studying Japanese
Global Opportunities have the following opportunities available for students study Japanese.
University of Queensland 'UQ Alert'
UQ’s Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) provides you with an opportunity to extend your
knowledge, skills and abilities by completing one university subject during your senior schooling.
Thinking about a Trade Career?
'IT Tips'
If your student is using Youtube with a google account you may want to 'turn off bad ads'.
See document below that may be able to help you.
National Sorry Day - 26th May
The first National Sorry Day was observed in 1998. National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how Australians can all play a part in the healing process for the people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country; it now also represents hope for the future.
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What's on in your community
BreastScreen Bus
Sports Person of the year award 2023
CSDE 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 acheivement. Do not place all acheivements 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 CSDE 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 school sport and so would not apply for Sportsperson of the year.