Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 8 2023

Educational innovation

It has been an exciting start to 2023 under the leadership of our new Principal – Mr Daniel Crump. I have enjoyed working together to uphold our vision for 2023 which is about being bold, joyful, purposeful, and innovative.

As the year has commenced, we have consulted on and trialled a number of proposals to refine the shape of schooling offered and uphold our formidable reputation for educational excellence.

The Hive commenced in Week 4 this term and is designed to build the capacity of our students by drawing on the success of recent alumnae. Through The Hive students engage with recent graduates who provide mentoring particularly in the areas of learning practices, subject specific assistance, and wellbeing.

During this Term, The Hive was available to our Year 12 students only. In Term Three this will be expanded to include our Year 11 students and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 3.15pm-5.15pm in the Stuartholme Library.

In Week 6 of this Term, we were also pleased to launch our Academic Master Classes and Support Sessions. This initiative was launched in response to feedback from both staff and families. These sessions offer Years 11 and 12 students subject specific help by qualified teachers during scheduled study sessions that already appear on their timetable.

We look forward to continuing to consult on and trial further proposals within our school community as we move forward.

Investing in our dynamic workforce

One of Stuartholme’s finest achievements is our continued development of alliances with leading educational experts and organisations to build the capacity of our staff and maximise the quality of outcomes in educational experiences for our students.

Throughout Term Two we are proud to have supported:

• Our Habits of Leadership Program getting underway with aspiring staff leaders.
• Our fourth cohort of staff engaged in the Harvard University Cultures of Thinking commencing with invited guests from Somerville House.
• Our third cohort of staff engaged in the positive psychology program Thrive from the Heart with international experts Dan Haesler and Tim Perkins.

Our investment in our people fosters a collaborative culture which boosts student achievement, increases teacher retention; and enhances implementation of innovation and change.

So, we are a small school, however with our educational innovation and renowned staff, we are maintaining a global outlook that is certainly setting our students up for success well beyond the gates of Stuartholme and influencing the educational conversation.

I wish you and your families a wonderful Winter break and look forward to seeing you in Term 3.

Deborah Lonsdale-Walker

Deputy Principal 

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 8 2023

Reconciliation 

 If you’ve grown up in a Catholic context or were educated in a Catholic school, I imagine you know well the idea of reconciliation, especially as it relates to the sacraments and forgiveness of sin. Our faith and tradition teaches us that reconciliation is a profound process that encompasses both personal and communal aspects. It involves the recognition of our human brokenness, the need for forgiveness, and the restoration of relationships with God, others, and ourselves. Reconciliation is grounded in the teachings of Jesus, who exemplified love, compassion, and mercy, and emphasises the importance of acknowledging our faults, seeking forgiveness, and making amends for our actions. Whilst it is an individual act, reconciliation is also a call to social justice and healing within the wider community, to create a world that values human dignity, promotes forgiveness, fosters understanding, and seeks to address the causes of division and injustice. Reconciliation, therefore, encompasses both the personal transformation of the individual and the collective transformation of society, guided by the principles of love, compassion, and the pursuit of justice. 

 National Reconciliation Week & Sorry Day  

 In our Australian context, reconciliation has an added emphasis. Last Friday, we gathered as a community in liturgy to recognise National Reconciliation Week & Sorry Day, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can participate in the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Australia.  

 As an annual moment, the dates are the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. 

On the 27th of May 1967, Australia’s most successful referendum saw more than 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise them in the Census. 

 On the 3rd of June 1992, the Australian High Court delivered the Mabo decision, the culmination of Eddie Koiki Mabo’s challenge to the legal fiction of ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no one) and leading to the legal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of lands. This decision paved the way for Native Title. 

 Sacred Heart Goal 4 – That we educate to a social awareness that impels to action 

 The fourth Sacred Heart Goal of Education is that we educate to a social awareness that impels us to action, where we are called to embrace the diversity of the world and promote justice, peace and integrity of creation guided by Catholic Social Teaching. This includes collaboration and dialogue to build authentic relationships with First Nations Peoples. 

 With this in mind, this year’s Reconciliation Week theme, Be a Voice for Generations, is also a personal call to action for our community, urging us to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. What this looks like will be different for each one of us. You can read more about the theme here: Home – Reconciliation Australia 

 Red Earth Immersion 

One of the ways that we exercise the call to action of Reconciliation at Stuartholme is through our annual Red Earth Immersion to Cape York. In the upcoming school holidays, Ms Claire Lawler and Ms Chloe Gilchrist will accompany some Year 10 and 11 students, who will journey to the Cape to walk alongside and build relationships with local First Nations People. 

During the immersion, students work on community projects chosen and guided by the Traditional Owners, and learn about the rich culture of the land directly from the custodians themselves. Whether it be by hiking to sacred sites, throwing a fishing line in the creek, playing games with local kids, or sharing stories around the campfire, our students will be making personal connections and experiencing the challenges and beauty of modern life in remote Aboriginal communities. 

 We wish then a safe journey. 

 Peace and blessings for the week ahead. 

Justin Golding

Dean of Mission

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 8 2023

This week I have asked members of our Wellbeing Team for their professional insight to guide you and your families from the busyness of the end of term toward a time which may present the opportunity for rest and restoration.

I will certainly benefit from this advice and will also be guided by the words of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, “Be humble, be simple and bring joy to others”, as we head toward the end of term 2.

 Rest and Restoration for Young People

As we head into the mid-year holiday break as a community, it is important to consider how your adolescent and your family can rest, restore energy, and spend time together in a meaningful way.

What do you consider when you think of the word “rest”? Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith is a physician, researcher and the author of the book “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.”

Saundra considers rest in a range of different forms including physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, sensory and creative rest. You may want to consider which types of rest you and your family need more of over the holiday break.

1. Physical Rest (both active and passive): Active physical rest links to improving the body’s circulation and calming the nervous system. This may include soothing activities such as stretching and yoga. Passive physical rest includes sleeping and taking a nap.
2. Mental Rest: Indicators for needing mental rest may include having multiple “tabs” open in your brain at once, issues concentrating and struggling to calm the brain and settle for sleep. Mental rest may involve the process of “slowing down”, mindfulness activities, taking regular breaks throughout the day or writing down thoughts and feelings.
3. Social Rest: Social rest involves the process of assessing the friendships and relationships that “fill our cup” verses relationships that can drain and exhaust us. You may want to help your adolescent to reflect on how they feel following time spent with different friends and whether they need “social rest” from friends that may be becoming draining.
4. Emotional Rest: This is defined as having the time and space to freely express your feelings and reduce people-pleasing behaviours. Saying “yes” to others often means saying “no” to oneself, particularly when we do not have the emotional capacity to be helping others. This can often lead to burnout. Does your adolescent agree to things that they don’t want to do? Do they fill their schedule up with little time for themselves? They may need emotional rest.
5. Spiritual Rest: Spiritual rest is the ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose.To receive this, you and your adolescent may want to consider engaging in something greater than yourself and add prayer, meditation or community involvement to your daily routine.
6. Sensory Rest: Our world is overstimulating –bright lights, computer screens, background noise and multiple conversations to name a few. This can lead to a sense of overwhelm. Sensory rest can involve doing something as simple as closing your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day, as well as by unplugging from electronics at the end of every day. Intentional moments of sensory deprivation can begin to undo the damage inflicted by the over-stimulating world.
7. Creative rest: Creative rest reawakens the awe and wonder inside each of us. Nature is perfect for creative rest – heading to the beach, going for a hike or a simple walk in the park can provide this. Enjoying the arts (in any form) is also perfect for creative rest.

You can find Dr Dalton-Smith’s TED talk on this subject here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk&feature=youtu.be

 Apps helpful for rest:

• Smiling minds
• Headspace
• iBreathe

From the Wellbeing Team

Eloise Conrad, Sally Blight & Natalie Morgan (School Psychologists)

Blessings to you and your families.

Elizabeth Foxover

Dean of Student Wellbeing

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 8 2023

What a memorable and beautiful end of Term it has been! With Procession of Lanterns, Madeleine Sophie Day, where the boarders brought the house down with their amazing, heart pumping country performance “kick up the dust”, to our recent trip to Juliet Creek, to attend ICPA State Conference. Excitement has been in the air!

On the eve of the feast day of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, Stuartholme Boarding gathers together for Procession of Lanterns. This tradition acknowledges the legacy of our Wisdom Women and encourages our students to reflect on our Sacred Heart values. In the words of our Liturgy Captain Milly Cook, “all Stuartholme girls understand what it means to be a part of the community of the Sacred Heart, but I think as boarders, the connection we hold with this place and one another is even stronger.” She delivered the most heart warming and inspiring speech during the ceremony, which I would like to share with our community.

The following day saw our entire Stuartholme Community come together to celebrate Madeleine Sophie Barat and what a beautiful, fun filled and festive day it was! For many weeks leading up to this momentous occasion, our boarders were hard at work, planning, choreographing a special -and top secret- country song. To see the work and dedication of our girls was incredibly touching and impressive. Our Boarding Captains led the house, demonstrating the most incredible leadership skills on earth! Can you imagine choreographing and leading 122 people, to ensure perfect synchronised movements and song?

Next up, Danny Crump and I spent the early part of this week in Juliet Creek, attending the State ICPA “ Strive. Thrive. Succeed” conference, chaired by our very own Louise Martin, president of QLD ICPA. It is always an honour to attend these conferences and we celebrate the incredible work and efforts of ICPA in ensuring equal education opportunities and innovation for rural and remote students and families. While there, we had the pleasure of connecting and reconnecting with current families, alumnae and prospective families. Danny and I arrived back in Brisbane with wide smiles!

As the term winds to a close and our Boarders return home to local, rural and remote NSW and QLD, and International locations, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful and well deserved holiday break with loved ones.

Jane Morris

Dean of Boarding 

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 8 2023

As we approach the end of term, most students are entering a period of peak assessment.  Students can view their assessment due dates by accessing their personalised digital assessment calendars via myStuartholme.  During this time, students are encouraged to make use of the study strategies and time management tactics that they have learned in Wise Wellness lessons throughout Semester One.  More tips can be found at My Stuartholme – Student Wellbeing

Year 9 & 10 Exam Block schedule: 

The Year 9 & 10 Exam Block days are Friday 9 June and Monday 12 June.  Students should refer to their Exam Block schedule to ensure they know the timings and locations of each exam.  A copy is available in the Academic Services section of myStuartholme My Stuartholme – Assessment Information.  Students in Years 9 & 10 are required to attend school as normal in full uniform on Exam Block days.  When they are not in exams, students must attend their scheduled study sessions.  For more information, please refer to the “Middle Years Examination Protocols – Stuartholme School” that were distributed in Term 1.  A copy is available on myStuartholme.

Assessment extensions and rescheduling exams: 

From time to time, there can be valid reasons why a student is unable to meet an assignment deadline or is unable to sit an exam on the scheduled date.  This may include illness leading up to the due date or significant representative commitments in co-curricular activities.  When students are in these situations, they may request an extension by completing an Application for Extension form and submitting it to the Leader of Learning at least 48 hours prior to the due date.  Only in exceptional circumstances, e.g. bereavement, will an extension be granted within the 48 hours of the due date.  Further information can be found in our Assessment Policy.

QCAA guidelines for Year 11 & 12 students: 

Students in Years 11 & 12 are required to meet QCAA eligibility requirements for an extension to be granted or an exam to be rescheduled.  This requires an AARA form to be completed by a medical medical professional, such as a GP.  The AARA form can be accessed via My Stuartholme – Senior (Years 11 and 12) Assessment Absences (AARA form for completion)  Both the AARA form and the Application for Extension must be submitted.

Requests for extended academic leave:

At Stuartholme, starting and finishing dates for school terms are published in the school calendar and student planner.  Requests for early leave at the end of the term are discouraged and students are expected to be in attendance for the full school term.  If parents wish to withdraw their daughters for extended leave of three days or more, they are required to submit a written request to the Principal at least three weeks prior to the intended leave by completing this form: My Stuartholme – Request for Extended Leave

We wish our students all the best for a strong finish to Semester One and thank parents and carers for their support and cooperation with these policy processes.

Annie Van Homrigh

Acting Dean of Teaching and Learning Innovation

Hi everyone,

It’s been another busy fortnight in the Careers Office. It’s been great to see so many students, especially Year 10s who are getting prepared for SET planning, as well as finalising the workshops and speakers for our new Year 10 Careers Day, happening next Tuesday, 13 June.

An update on our Hire Education: Drone Pilot Program

As we come to the end of another term, it’s a perfect time to share a quick UPdate from our Drone Pilot program.

This new program has been running weekly since mid-Term 1 and we’ve had a bunch of interesting sessions.

We started off working with z908 drones, which are similar to the DJI Mini 3 Pro drones, but a lot cheaper. Perfect for us to practise with! Working with these drones, we covered:

• The CASA rules and regulations, including the licensing we need for different kinds of work
• Learning the basics of manual drone flight, including calibration, takeoff, landing, pitch, yaw, roll, and camera control, then practising quite a lot to improve our accuracy
• Learning about flight planning and different types of flight paths for different applications of drones, then practising flight planning with an obstacle course
• Practising manual mapping with drones in a celebrity search and rescue challenge
• Practising manually tracking objects with a car race challenge

In the last couple of weeks, students have started to work with DJI Robomaster TT drones. These drones are really powerful – they come with lots of great features, including lights and an LED screen, they can be programmed using block code or python, they can fly in a swarm formation, and they can be extended with third-party sensors.

Last week we got familiar with these new drones and the apps we can use to control them (Tello and EDU Tello), and this week students were challenged to block code these drones to fly somewhere, deliver a message (using the light to flash morse code, the LED screen to show images/ patterns/words, or both), then fly back to them – like high tech carrier pigeons!

Students created some really amazing messages, including this incredible pattern of screens (quite a feat of design). This drone also completed a pigeon-like flight, but the design was much easier to capture while stationary 😊

We are so grateful to the Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Program for the grant funding that has made this program possible. As well as supporting the students who attend our weekly drone program to learn drone technology, the resources from this program will be shared with teaching staff so they can integrate drone technology into their classrooms too.

~Mr Tom Lillyman, Careers Counsellor, and Ms Fleur Kelly, Drone Enthusiast

As always, please find below a selection of information and opportunities that could be useful to you and your young person. You can find other helpful resources on the Careers page of my.Stuartholme.

CAREERS MAIL

OPEN DAYS

If you’re thinking about further study, I really encourage you to go to a few different open days. Here are the dates we know so far 😊

ADFA Open Day

The ADFA Open Day gives you the opportunity to get an insight into the experience of studying at ADFA. Click here to find out more about ADFA and the 2023 Open Day on Saturday 19 August 2023 where you will find out about:

• Learn about world class UNSW degrees in Business, Arts, Science, Engineering and Computing;
• Meet with current ADFA Training Officers to learn about life on campus; and
• See a variety of military and educational displays such as Air Force aircraft flyovers, Army parachute displays, Navy divers, abseiling, military vehicle displays, the ADFA marching band and much more.

You can also attend virtually and click here to receive updates on the virtual ADFA Open Day.

EXPLORE

Videos about getting a trade or skill at your fingertips!

Finding it hard to find information about jobs and skills? At skills1netv there are great feature videos, most popular videos and videos highlighting a particular skill set. Other videos focus on the skills required in fourteen different industry areas. They are full of valuable information and can give you some excellent ideas. Click here to see what’s on offer.

What can I do with a degree in…?

Are you unsure about the types of careers you can get after finishing a specific degree? Or looking for some general career inspiration? UQ’s article, What can I do with a degree in …? delves into a wide range of careers, covering multiple study areas. Find out more here and you will have more information on which to make a well thought through decision.

Webinar recording: Careers in Maths and Data

Maths is the language of science, economics and engineering. Whether you’re working on developing new technology, conducting research or solving problems in any field, you’ll need a strong foundation in maths to be able to understand and work with complex concepts and solve problems. Meet three maths professionals through this YouTube clip, who are using their skills to make the world a better place.

EXPERIENCE

UniSQ Experience Days for many different study areas

The UniSQ Experience Days are held in the July school holidays – one at each UniSQ campus.

At the Springfield Experience Day, 7 July, you can choose two sessions from:

• Animation
• Anthropology
• Aviation
• Biomed & Medical Sciences
• Business
• Civil Engineering – Bridge Construction
• Construction Management
• Education – Why Teach?
• Engineering – Pressure Proof Structures
• Engineering – Simple Machine Gears
• Film & Screen Production
• Journalism
• Surveying
• Television & Radio Production – Television Workshop
• Television & Radio Production – Radio Workshop

At Ipswich Experience Day, also 7 July, you can choose two sessions from:

• Allied Health
• Counselling
• Criminology
• Law
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Paramedicine
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Social Work and Human Services
• Speech Pathology
• Sport and Exercise Science

These events are a great way to test out the study areas that interest you, so I would highly recommend attending.

Find out more here: Experience UniSQ Days | University of Southern Queensland

Experience UQ Skills: Agriculture, Animal Care and Rural Operations

Experience UQ Skills, being held on 6 July (during the school holidays), is a full day of hands-on, interactive workshops at UQ Gatton for Year 9-12 students considering vocational study in agriculture, animal care or rural operations. Click here for more information. Registrations close on 25 June.

Academy of Modern Languages – School Holiday Program

The Department of Education Queensland in partnership with James Cook University are offering students in Years 6 to 12 the online opportunity to practice their language skills: Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish (Years 10 to 12 only). The program runs for one week, providing an intensive language learning experience. You’ll learn through interactive lessons, cultural activities and immersion in the language. Click here to find out more and to apply.

QUT High School holiday program

QUT High School Student Engagement and the Faculty of Engineering are offering workshops for students in Years 7 to 12 this June/July school holidays. This selection of workshops is designed to encourage you to work together and learn new skills over the holiday period. The workshops will be held between 26 June and 7 July. Click here to find registration links and more information.

Defence 2023 Gap Year opportunities are still available

A gap year with the Airforce, Army or Navy is a great way to trial a career in the ADF and you get paid to do it! Jobs have different closing dates so visit the website for information about available GAP year jobs and closing dates.

UQ FEAST – Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology – expressions of interest open

Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a 4-day residential program being held during the June/July school holidays. Students in Years 11 and 12 will have the opportunity to explore agriculture, animal and plant science at UQ’s Gatton campus and test drive what it’s like to be a UQ student by taking part in hands-on workshops run by current students and staff. Expressions of interest are now open and click here for more information and application details.

APPLY

University of New South Wales Co-op Program

Co-op scholars balance strong academic performance with their personal interests, professional development and community involvement throughout their time in the Program. To ensure scholars are prepared for this they look for solid academic success from high school applicants. Students’ communication skills, motivation and leadership potential are also considered. They consider outgoing students who get involved in a wide range of activities, are ambitious and keen to contribute. Click here for more information and the program brochure.

UQ Ramsay Scholarship Information Webinar

On 2 June at 12noon, UQ is hosting an information webinar to hear how you can apply for one of 30 UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarships. The scholarships are among the most generous in Australia, valued at $32,000 per year. They are available to high achieving students who undertake an extended major in Western Civilisation in 2024 in the: Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Western Civilisation) (Honours) or Bachelor of Humanities/Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Click here for more information and to register. If you can’t attend, register as often you will receive a recording of the webinar that can be viewed at a later time.

GOOD TO KNOW

Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency

A blockchain is a decentralised digital ledger that holds a record of all transactions permanently and immutably. Importantly, data in this secure ledger is transparent to all stakeholders. Having become synonymous with cryptocurrency, blockchain is now being tested on more traditional business systems and processes across the globe, including supply chains and energy trading. Click here and read about how blockchain can be used efficiently.

Laying the foundations for a space economy podcast

McKinsey Digital had a podcaste that looks at the emerging space economy.  Discussed during the podcast is the issue that space already plays a larger role in our lives than we realize and it’s only going to grow as new technologies and innovations open up unimagined economic opportunities. Click here to read transcript of the podcast.

Which is the best university?

All Australian universities offer accredited courses that can lead to employment. Consequently, the better question is ‘Which is the best university for me?’

Consider the following when researching universities:

• Is the course offered at this university a pathway to the job I eventually want?
• Where is this university located? Can I realistically travel there? What are the transport options?
• Will the university help me gain work experience in my career area of interest while I do the course?
• How hard is it to get into this course at this university?
• Are the courses at this university full-fee or are they subsidised by the Commonwealth Government and eligible for HECS-HELP?
• If the courses are full-fee, is the institution accredited for FEE-HELP?
• Where do students of this course at this university go after they graduate?
• What support services are available at this university?
• What co-curricular activities (sport, clubs, etc.) are available at this university?
• What is the ‘atmosphere’ or working and social environment of the university like?
• Is it important to me to go to the same university as my friends?
• Does the university offer overseas study options?

These websites can help you with your research.

• QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) can help you compare study experience and employment outcomes data from Australian higher education institutions to select the institution with all the qualities you want.
• The Good Universities Guide has a course and institution search function and information on careers and scholarships. It also has a rating section for all Australian universities.
• Study Assist provides information on Australian Government financial assistance for further study
• Course Seeker – Thousands of on-campus and online courses across Australia

Other sources of information are:

• Open days and career expos – access information from the Options Career Information bulletins and the Open days and expos page on the QTAC website. Term 3 is big for open days and check if they are being held live, virtually or both.
• University brochures – obtain these at open days, career expos and university websites
• University websites
• Current students at the university (you will have access to these students at open days).

Changes to Griffith University’s Bachelor of Medical Science admission requirements for 2025 entry

From 2025, Griffith University’s admission requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science will be changing. While ATAR will remain the primary selection criterion, UCAT ANZ results, if available, will also be used for second order ranking within your achieved ATAR band. Click here for more information.

Warm regards,

Tom Lillyman

Careers Counsellor

CaSSSA Cross Country video

Watch our students compete in the CaSSSA Cross Country: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z7DeH79inwyH7Xd_u7cftJg841SIo-ed/view?usp=share_link

Runners Vs Rowers Competition

Over the recent weekend a group of students competed in a Runners Vs Rowers competition. The major aim of the day was to create a challenge between these two sports at Stuartholme in a fun and entertaining way but most importantly show sportsmanship. Two of our VIIIs battled eight members of the STU Cross Country team over 2km along Coronation Drive. It was a close race, with Phoebe & Greta crossing the line three seconds ahead of the First VIII. Great work XC team!

Athletics Carnival

On Thursday 1st June, our students travelled to UQ to have a fun and exciting day competing against one another at the Interhouse Athletics Carnival. The level of participation of all students was outstanding and we congratulate all for their loud cheering and enthusiasm at all events.

Congratulations to Toohey house on the win and to Woodlock taking out the spirit stick!

To view photos please visit GeoSnapShot

Sporting Achievements

Our Students have been busy this term competing in a range of competitions whether that being CaSSSA, Regional, States or even Queensland competitions!

Congratulations to the following teams and students who continue to do outstanding work in their chosen sport.

• All netball teams who competed in the QC Cup – Our teams had some great wins and losses with our seniors and junior B2 finishing in third.
• Congratulations to Isobel Rogers (Year 7) and Ava O’Brien (Year 7) who played a big weekend of rep netball (10-12yr), competing for Met West at the Queensland Schools Championships
• Congratulations to our Senior and Junior netball teams who competed in the Vicky Wilson netball competition. The Juniors made it to the play-offs and the Seniors had some great games with tight results, finishing third in their pool.Watch the last two games of the term on Saturday 10 & 17 June at Downey Park
• Congratulations to our Rugby 7’s team who won the Northside 7s competition yesterday.

To view more visit our Sports Instagram page: Stuartholme Sport (@stu__sport) • Instagram photos and videos

HONOUR POCKETS IN TERM 3

The Honour Pocket Committee wishes to advise that the 2023 initiative will proceed in Term 3 Week 4.

Students will be notified of pocket eligibility via email from the Student Wellbeing Office upon meeting the criteria for General Awards. Students are invited to apply for Special Awards regarding any co-curricular sporting activities not recognised through the District (Northern Eagles), Regional (Metropolitan West), State (Queensland School Sport) pathways. Special Awards form should also be used to notify the Sports Department or other co-curricular areas of three years’ service award pockets. If, your daughter is eligible for a Special Award (which includes service awards), she needs to complete the Special Awards application form after it is emailed to her by the Student Wellbeing Office and have the teacher-in-charge sign the form and return it to Ms Fahy by 9.00am on Monday 7 August 2023.

Blazers need to be handed in to the Uniform Shop on Monday 14 and Friday 18 August 2023. Please note – Wednesday 16 August – the uniform shop will be closed for Ekka Holiday.

Correct signed paperwork is necessary.  No handwritten forms will be accepted.

The embroiderers have given a 3 week turn around.  You will be notified when your blazer is ready to be picked up. The blazers will need to be paid for on pick up at the school shop only. Also, for your convenience your daughter’s blazer can be dry cleaned at the embroiders for the sum of $15.00. You will be provided with this option on your daughter’s Honour Pocket form which you will need to complete before handing it in to the uniform shop.

HONOUR POCKET COMMITTEE 2023

Join us in the library for nibbles and refreshments for an evening with Ingrid Bartkowiak

To RSVP, please visit: An evening with Ingrid Bartkowiak illustrator of ‘Naturopolis’ – Stuartholme School.

Congratulations Jemma who was presented with prestigious award last Saturday night at Parliament House at the Barbara Sisley Recital. She performed the poem ‘Mirror’ by Sylvia Plath.

Jemma received the top mark in the State for her AMEB Speech and Performance Exam Grade 7.

Grade 10 Student Clara Elliott recently competed in the Wynnum Manly Speech and Drama Eisteddfod.  She won a gold medal for her ‘Set Poem’ Performance and then a Trophy for the highest mark in the ‘Set Poetry’ category against all age groups.

She also won the ‘Adjudicator’s Award’ which recognises a high standard of performance and potential.  Well Done Clara!

This group of  Speech and Drama students performed recently at the Wynnum Manly Eisteddfod in May. They won many medals and awards and performed admirably when they represented the school.

Religion lessons at Stuartholme aim not just to develop religious literacy but also to offer genuine encounters with God, self, and others through exploring transcendent ideas, ethics, and experiences. Some highlights of this busy term included:

• Year Sevens recording podcasts on the festivals of Ancient Judaism.
• Year Eights’ guest-speaker, parent Julie-Anne Braithwaite, sharing some of her own journeys through the RCIA program.
• Year Nines creating extraordinary triptych artworks to explain the parables of Jesus.
• Year Tens interviewing churchgoers about what a Eucharistic life means to them.
• Year 11 RAE ‘forest-bathing’ in an Ignatian Spiritual experience led by staff from the Faber Centre at the bottom of Stuartholme Hill. (see image)
• Year 11SOR theologising about interpretations of the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman.
• Year 12 RAE launching their ‘Activate’ Social Enterprise program, to identify issues that matter to them and develop and pitch a project to contribute to a just solution. (see image)
• Year 12 SOR grappling with the complex influence of Buddhism in Myanmar this century.
• Year 11 RML reflecting on the significance of the Incarnation.
• Year 12 RML exploring the social ethics and the place of religion in the public square.

We are fortunate in the rich and diverse gifts that the 14 RE teachers on staff bring to their classes.

Caption: Year 12 students collaborating at their first Activate session.

On Wednesday afternoon, a group of year 9 drama students performed a student devised play at Milton State School with the theme of Transitioning to Highschool.  Essentially our Drama students were the Playwrights, Directors and Actors of the performance entitled “Everyone is different and Everything will be ok”.  The audience were upper primary school students from Milton State School. Nicky is the experienced senior teacher at Milton, Oakleigh and Rainworth schools and commented “Thanks so much for coming and sharing your work with our students – they had a great time!  Your students are to be congratulated on the way they conducted themselves whilst at our school”.

Well done to our year 9 drama students!

International Moon Day

Get excited because coming up on the 20^th of July is International Moon Day, a day dedicated to appreciating how extraordinary the Earth’s moon is. Here are some fun facts about our Moon:

• You may think that the moon’s surface is bright, but it is dark. The moon is in fact non-luminous meaning it does not produce its own light, instead it reflects the light of the Sun which makes it appear brighter at night.
• The moon approximately moves 3.8 cm further away from the Earth every year!
• The moon generates the movement of Earth as well as the tides. Everyone knows the moon is somehow responsible for the tides in our ocean, but have you ever wondered how? Well, the moon’s gravitational pull causes the oceans to bulge out on both the side closest to the moon and the side farthest away. These bulges create high tides and low tides. However, as the moon orbits the Earth it causes a tide of rock to rise and fall in the same way as it does with water causing the Earth’s surface to move a little.

If you would like to read more interesting facts, please visit the site below:

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/interesting-facts-about-moon

Check out the following image of all the moons phases so next time you see the moon you know what phase it is in. The images below show the Northern Hemisphere phases versus the Southern Hemisphere. Do you notice anything different?

Northern Hemisphere:

Southern Hemisphere:

Mary Sevil (Year 11 UQ Science Ambassador)

UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing 2023

Are you an aspiring science writer in Years 7-10? You could win a stack of great prizes and be published alongside Australia’s best science writers! This year’s UNSW Bragg student Prize for Science Writing theme is What is Science? Science, technology, engineering and maths are part of everything around us, from our response to the pandemic, to the tech we use for play. In 800 words, you need to explain what Science is and why do we need it. Applications are now open and close on 25 August 2023. Find more entry information and entry details here.

Kind regards,

Ms Wendy Macdonald

Leader of Learning – Science

To RSVP, please visit here: Years 10 to 12 Parent Daughter Breakfast – Stuartholme School

You can now view the Choral Competition here: My Stuartholme – Music

Nathan Wallis is a grandfather of three, father of three and foster father to many more. His professional background includes early childhood teacher, child therapist, social service manager, university lecturer and neuroscience trainer.  He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make this complex topic come to life. 

Covid has put all of us in an unpredictable environment and this has added layers of complexity to an already complex time of life – especially for children and teens already dealing with issues around anxiety and depression.

During adolescence parts of the teenage brain are “shut for renovations”. This is the part of the brain responsible for regulating the teenager’s moods, for understanding consequences, maintaining focus and for thinking about the well-being of others. And the ‘teen’ years can start as early as 9 and end anywhere from 18 to 32 years of age! 

However, the good news is that there are clear tips and practices from the research that can help and enhance our teen’s ability (and yours) to cope with this tricky time and minimise the stress for everyone. Understanding the changes that are taking place will help you to navigate successfully these important and formative years.

When: Wednesday, 14 June

Time:  5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Venue: Champagnat Centre – Marist College Ashgrove

Cost: No cost involved

RSVP: Click on this link to register your attendance https://events.humanitix.com/nathan-wallis-conscious-intelligence

The school buses will depart for the last time this term on Friday 16 June at 12.15pm.  In Term 3, the buses will run from Monday 10 July through to Friday 15 September (12.15pm departure) – though please note that there will be no bus service on non-class days: Mon 17 July, Wed 16 August, Fri 1 September.

If your daughter used a Term 2 bus pass and she will continue to use the bus, please register and pay for a Term 3 (or Casual) pass as soon as possible, so that our passenger records are up to date for the start of Term 3.  Please use this Bus Network webpage link:  2023 BUS NETWORK REGISTER HERE

Samford Area

Families in the Samford area  –  please be aware that Brisbane Bus Lines, who operate our morning and afternoon runs, also have a number of services between the Samford area and the Ferny Grove Station on the Bus 3 route.  Details can be found here:  School Bus Connections – Ferny Grove Rail.pdf (brisbanebuslines.com.au)

In the mornings, School Bus 74 ( School Bus No 74.pdf (brisbanebuslines.com.au) ) leaves Main St, Samford at 6.53am and should arrive at Ferny Grove 10min before our Bus 3 leaves there; if it happened to be running late, students should inform the driver of their need to connect to Bus 3.  In the afternoons, there are several services that leave Ferny Grove at 4.15pm, heading to various locations around Samford (see first link above for details).

Free travel from Samford to Ferny Grove.  The majority of high school students who live in the Samford area are likely eligible for the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS).  This is where Translink pay BBL direct to transport students to their nearest state school.  Details about this can be found here: Student Travel Assistance | Brisbane Bus Lines

This means that Stuartholme students residing in Samford are most likely eligible for free travel through to Ferny Grove (as Ferny Grove High School would be the nearest state high school). To apply for free travel between Samford & Ferny Grove parents will need to complete a Bus Travel Assistance (BTA) Form.   For details/form:  How to Register | Brisbane Bus Lines

Dear parents, guardians and carers

Re: Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
• consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).

If you have any further questions, please contact Karyn Richardson at krichardson@stuartholme.com

Junior Engineers – Coding and Robotics Camp

Code Camp

If you wish to participate, please click here School Holiday Camps at Stuartholme School | Code Camp