Term 4 | Week 10

Principal's Report

Respect
So many great things happening at the school. Some Highlights of 2022 include:

    Leadership Induction
    ANZAC Ceremonies
    Success in sport
    Academic Successes
    Revamp of facilities, front of school signs, administration, assembly hall and library
  Investment in IT – new phone system, internet speed upgrade, every classroom with wifi receivers on projectors, 160 new tablet machines for students, 25 robotics kits and 25 drones, new centre projector in KPAC
    Success in:
o     STEM - The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program is highly valued by students, parents and staff. Program leaders note the importance of building links to universities and community partners.
o    AG – with all conquering Agriculture team
o    Performing arts – CGen – Instrumental music, Choir, Dance
o    Sport – Rugby League, Netball, Mountain biking 
o    Community engagement – Baconfest, Kingaroy Show, art exhibition
    Graduation ceremony

We are so proud of our students and their wonderful achievements. What opportunities students have at Kingaroy State High School!

Here is a snippet of some highlights of 2022

https://youtu.be/_p4hB9gcgZc

Responsibility – Uniform for 2023
SCHOOL UNIFORM 
Rationale: 
The Education Queensland policy is that the Principal, in consultation with the school community, will determine school policy on student dress standards.

Kingaroy State High School P & C Association has resolved that it supports a student dress code policy for Kingaroy State High School because it believes that it promotes the objectives of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, and in particular that it:

    promotes a safe environment for learning by enabling ready identification of students and non-students of the school;
    promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school;
    promotes a supportive environment at the school by fostering a sense of belonging;
    fosters mutual respect among individuals at the school by minimising visible evidence of economic, class or social differences.

Everyday Uniform: (Boys and Girls)
(Note: Formal uniform may also be worn every day if preferred)
    Polo Shirt 
-    “Kingaroy State High School” in white lettering on the collar.
-    Sky blue sleeves and side panels.
-    Sky blue school logo on front left chest.
    Senior Shirt  – worn from Year 10 onwards
-    Logo on front as per polo shirt, with “Senior School” underneath. Navy sleeves and sky blue side panels
     Shorts (Boys and Girls) 
-    Navy (to be worn mid thigh to knee length) 
    Skirt (Girls)
-    Navy A-line knee length skirt
    Socks 
-    Mid crew white socks
    Shoes
-    Black laced school shoes with impervious uppers 
     e.g. leather or vinyl
    Spray Jacket
-    Navy and sky blue with Kingaroy High embroidered top left
    Jumper
-    Sky blue, V Neck with small navy school logo on front left chest
    Tracksuit pants
-    Navy, no trim
    School Bucket Hat
-    Students are provided with one school hat. Replacement cost is $15
-    Caps and other hats including beanies are not allowed and will be confiscated

    Parents please remember to label all clothing articles clearly with your student’s name, especially spray jackets and jumpers.
Formal Uniform: Boys
    Long grey pants or navy blue cotton drill shorts (mid thigh to knee length).
    School blue Midford shirt.
    Long grey socks. 
    Black leather laced school shoes (impervious uppers) 
    School tie for dress occasions. 
Formal Uniform:  Girls
    (To be worn for special events e.g. ANZAC Day service, Investiture Ceremony, Speech Night and Sports Night) 
    Navy A-line knee length skirt or longer navy boxed pleat skirt. 
    Sky blue Midford blouse.
    White socks or navy stockings. (no other markings)
    Black leather laced school shoes (impervious uppers)
    School tie for dress occasions.
Jewellery:
Jewellery is to be kept to a minimum to avoid losses and possible injuries. Large ornate jewellery, as well as large earrings, plastic or otherwise are not allowed.
Due to the danger of injury to the wearer or others engaged in sport, it is strongly recommended that students do not wear any jewellery when playing sport.
Body and Face Piercings and Makeup:
It is not appropriate, for health and safety reasons and for reasons of positive image for the entire school body, for students to have any visible body piercing while they are at school. 
This includes piercings on the face, mouth, eyebrows, nose, tongue or neck. If a student needs to wear a spacer it must be clear in colour. One fine sleeper or studs for ear piercings are acceptable. Decorative jewellery is not allowed. 
Any face makeup must be minimal and must not draw unnecessary attention to the student.
Hair Styles:
•    Neat simple styles are required. Hair should be back from eyes at all times. Long hair needs to be secured for practical activities.
•    Any hair colour which draws unneccessary attention to the student is not permitted. 
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT UNIFORM
1.    Other coloured socks are not acceptable. Neither are other coloured shoes.
2.    Year 12 jersey may be worn for current year only.
3.    Jeans of any colour are not accepted as part of the school uniform.
4.    Sports T shirts in any style, other than the prescribed style, are not acceptable.
5.    Corduroy, knits or shiny style shorts are not considered appropriate.
6.    Students are encouraged to wear protective sunglasses for outdoor activities.
7.    Students must wear the School-supplied bucket hat for outdoor activities. Caps, beanies etc. are not permitted.
8.    Cargo-type pants (pockets, and either long or short) are not acceptable.
9.    Shorts (boys and girls) are required to be mid thigh to knee length only.
10.    Active wear tights are not accepted as part of the school uniform.
11.    Navy stockings are a part of the school uniform when worn with skirts but NOT shorts. 
Please note that School references and report cards comment on grooming and dress.
Formal School Uniform: (i.e. blazer, tie) is available for “one-off” functions. A $5 fee is required at time of borrowing and uniform is to be returned promptly and in good condition. Mrs Freeman at the payments window handles this hire. 

Respect- Staff Shout outs
Farewell to staff in 2022
We wish the following staff all the best and thank you for their contribution to Kingaroy SHS
Teachers
•    Ms Ngareta day
•    Mr Mitch Francis
•    Mr Tim Scarlett
•    Mr Joe Turner
•    Ms Rosa Li
•    Ms Julie Needham
•    Ms Lexi Scholz
•    Mr Matt Scholz
Support staff:
•    Mr David Muller
•    Ms Brooke Rankin
•    Ms Robbyn Alback and 
•    Ms Janet Schleger
We welcome to the team in 2023:
•    Ms Claudia Pfeiffer
•    Mr Michael Sedon
•    Ms Leah Potter
•    Ms Jasmine Barton
•    Ms Jodie Miller
And congratulate for 2023
•    Ms Krysty Connelly as acting HOD HPE as Rob Turner takes leave
•    Ms Kathryn Radunz as acting HOD Arts and Yr 9 Student Engagement

Have a safe and restful holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone back in 2023 for another fabulous year of learning at Kingaroy State High School.

Happy learning

David Thomson 

Senior School News

Year 11 students have finished the year with a 3 day block exam period for the first round of assessment for Unit 3.

As they enter Year 12, it will be the biggest Year 12 cohort in the history of Kingaroy SHS  sitting at 168 students.

The school is certainly looking forward to a very positive 2023 with a busy start…… the students are heading off on camp in the first few weeks and some assessment is happening early in the term.

Ms Carissa Sempf will be the Year 12 coordinator for 2023 and I would like to thank Ms Nerissa Maudsley for the care, support and advocacy she has provided to the Year 11 group throughout 2022.

Our Year 12 students have had a great end of the year with external exams, Formal, and then the Year 12 Graduation Assembly on their last day.

At the Graduation Assembly Year 12 students were presented with the 2022 Special Awards and it was fantastic to have the Year 12 cohort with their families there to  witness these presentations.

See the full list of Special Award recipients below.

We certainly wish our Year 12 students  the best of luck with their ATAR scores and for a very bright and happy future.

Year 10 students entering Year 11 in 2023 will also hit the ground running with new subjects, expectations and an increased work load in comparison to this year. Our advice to students  is to really STEP UP…Year 11 starts from day 1 2023 and there is no time to waste in getting organised with a study plan,  remaining on track with assessment tasks and managing their other screen time that can take up enormous amounts of time.   It is an exciting time and I know the members of the Senior Schooling team are looking forward  to working with the students over the next 2 years. Mr Jamie Shirlaw will be the Year 11 Year Level Coordinator next year and I know he is looking forward to working with this group of students.

On behalf of the Senior Schooling team, I would like to wish all students and their families a very safe and restful holiday and we all look forward to seeing you back in 2023.  

Mark Freeman

Deputy Principal Senior School