Issue 16
15 October 2009
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Lavarack Road Bray Park Q 4500
Ph: (07) 3881 6666
Fax: (07) 3881 6600
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@brayparkshs.eq.edu.au
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 Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you to all parents and carers who attended the Parent/Teacher Night on Tuesday 13th
October. As usual, this evening presented a great occasion for our community to talk about how to
further support our students. It is a very busy term with Awards Night on Wednesday 21st October,
Sports Dinner on Friday 30th October, Instrumental Music Break Up on 13th November and Year
12 Graduation on Friday 20th November. I look forward to chatting with parents and seeing our
students receive recognition for their achievements in these areas. Monday 19th October is the
final Pupil Free Day for the year and many of our staff will be at District and State Panel meetings
moderating Year 12 work in subject areas. At school, teachers not involved in this will be involved
in professional development regarding computers.
I cordially invite the school community to Awards Night on Wednesday 21st October. This
night is joyous, entertaining and highlights our students’ achievements.
All parents and Carers of Year 9 students will be receiving the 2009 National Assessment
Program, Literacy and Numeracy [NAPLAN] Test results next week. Bray Park SHS received
scores in all components [reading, writing, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy] above the
state average but while this is pleasing of course it must be remembered that this is just one record
in a whole series of information and parents should also look at school report cards for full
information.
As this is the first newsletter since my return from Long Service Leave, I would like to thank Mr
Evans for acting as Principal and Mrs Leadbetter for acting as Deputy during my absence.
We are well into preparations for 2010 and I ask that if you know of families who are intending to
enrol but haven’t as yet please advise them to so that we can create appropriate classes. Also, if
your students are not returning because they are going to enter the work force or the family is
moving do let us know as soon as possible.
Regards
Kate Abernethy
Principal
Letter to staff members, and parents and carers of students in Queensland schools
Dear Parent, Carer or Staff Member
As you may be aware, a national program to vaccinate Australians to protect against Pandemic
(H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus, (Human Swine Flu) commenced on 30 September 2009.
The initial phase of the vaccination program is aimed at protecting people who are most vulnerable
to severe complications from infection with the pandemic influenza virus. The Commonwealth, in
 conjunction with States and Territories, are strongly recommending vaccination for people aged 10
years and over who are in one of the following groups:
individuals with chronic disease (eg. heart, liver, renal, lung, kidney, neurological disease)
individuals with respiratory disease (eg. asthma)
individuals with immunosuppression
obese individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of over 35
children over the age of 10 attending special schools (including students with special needs
in regular school settings)
Indigenous Australians
pregnant women
parents and carers of children aged between 0 – 6 months
healthcare workers.
At this stage vaccination is only available to people 10 years of age and over. It is anticipated that
the data from the clinical trials for children will be available late October. Vaccination for children
will commence some time after this.
Although the focus is on protecting those in the vulnerable groups, the vaccine is available to all
those wanting to protect themselves in the community. Should you have any questions or concerns
about your or your child’s eligibility for the vaccination, please contact your General Practitioner
(GP).
I urge you to visit your local GP to receive a free vaccination to help protect against this disease.
The cost of the vaccine is free, although GP’s may charge a consultation fee. General Practice
Queensland (GPQ) has advised that most GPs will bulk bill for consultations solely for the purpose
of pandemic vaccination.
If you require further information on how to obtain the vaccine, please contact your local GP or visit
the Queensland Health vaccination website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/html/vacc.asp
Yours sincerely
Dr Christine Selvey
Chief Health Officer
Queensland Health
WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER
AWARDS CRITERIA
ACADEMIC AWARDS
The academic criteria for such awards as Dux or Highest Achiever are awarded on the basis of
achievement. Levels of Achievement by students determine their eligibility for recognition at Speech
Night. After this, placement in subjects can be taken into account, if deemed necessary by the Principal.
YEAR 8 HIGHEST ACHIEVER
MIDDLE PHASE DUX
PRE-SENIOR DUX
YEAR 11 HIGHEST ACHIEVER
SCHOOL DUX
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AWARD
(For students who have achieved Academic Excellence for five years)
SPECIAL AWARDS
JOHN LEHMHASE CHEMISTRY BURSARY
(Presented in Memory of John Lehmhase by the Rotary Club of Pine Rivers for Year 11 Chemistry)
ROTARY CLUB OF PINE RIVERS AWARD
(To a final year student who has established a profile for caring for fellow students)
MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL MATHEMATICS / SCIENCE BURSARY
(Highest achieving student in Science and Mathematics in Year 11)
DR HUME PERPETUAL AWARD
(For a Year 12 student who has an exemplary record for effort, improvement and determination to
achieve above assessed academic ability in English and at least one other subject)
DR HUME ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
(For a Year 12 student who has shown dedication, commitment and hard work and has consistently
worked to the best of ability throughout the year in English Communication)
DIVISION 8 COMMUNITY SERVICE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
(Acknowledgment of a senior student who has consistently displayed very high levels of community
service)
SARAH ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL AWARD
(To a senior student who actively promotes Bray Park State High School through associated school
activities)
SCHOOL AWARD FOR GENERAL CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SCHOOL
(To senior students who have contributed in a number of areas of the school)
STAFF AWARD FOR SERVICE
(To a final year student who in the opinion of staff, has showed exemplary levels of service)
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
(For students who display academic excellence in commitment and endeavour. These students have
also been role models in citizenship and have contributed to the school ethos).
RSL BURSARY AWARD
(To a senior student who demonstrates the personal values that promote the Anzac qualities of
mateship, dedication and commitment
SENATOR MARK FURNER LEADERSHIP IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AWARD
(To a senior student who has consistently modelled and enacted the qualities and characteristics of a
highly respected leader)
CAROLYN MALE MP – BRAY WAY STUDENT AWARD
(This award recognises a Quiet Year 12 Achiever who succeeds academically and who also provides
an example for all to follow. This is a person who represents all that Bray Park High students can be)
BRENDALE COMMUNITY BENDIGO BANK PERPETUAL SHIELD
(For outstanding community service by a Year 10 student)
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
(This award is given to a student who is outstanding in the areas of dramatic performance, drama as an
academic area, and drama in the wider community)
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
(This award is given to a student who is outstanding in the areas of music performance, music as an
academic area, and music in the wider community)
VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
(This award is for a student who displays commitment, support and determination to achieve the utmost
in attendance, preparation, and reflecting a good role model)
TECH CREW MEMBER OF THE YEAR
(This award is given to a student who holds a technical position of responsibility in any performances or
external performances as a representative of Bray Park High School)
VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(This award is given to a student who displays a creative and innovative approach to artwork and
excels in the Visual Arts)
SCHOOL ART ACQUISITION 2009
(This art acquisition is not confined to a particular sector of the school but is in recognition of perceived
talent)
 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
(This award is awarded to a teacher who has adopted, modelled and enacted our vision of “An
Innovative, Supportive, Community of Learners”)
CALTEX BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD
(For a student who has achieved in the areas of academic, cultural, sporting, service, leadership and
outstanding role model)
Bray Park State High School’s
Annual Sports Presentation Night
Date:
Friday 30th October 2009
Time:
6.00pm for 6.30pm start
Venue: Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club
Cnr Sparkes & Francis Rds, Lawnton
Cost:
$20.00 Adults
$18.00 Students/Children
Menu:
Finger food platters
(Bar available at extra cost)
Tickets available for purchase at the Finance Window
in the School Office from
Monday 5th October 2009
To avoid disappointment, please purchase your tickets early
as there is limited seating.
 ATTENTION – FROM THE UNIFORM SHOP
All cheques must be addressed to ALINTA APPAREL PTY LTD. Cheques addressed to Bray Park
State High School Uniform Shop will no longer be accepted.
At times, past and current students request a copy of a past report card or documents. While the
school is happy to meet this request, it should be understood that this takes time and effort by the
office staff. Such requests have increased over time and, so that we are able to continue to offer
this service, it will now incur a charge of $5.50 for a report card or document to be replaced.
 If you would like to donate any old school uniforms, there is a collection bin at the office.
These uniforms will be donated to students in third world countries.
  This information is correct at time of printing. Please check future
Newsletters for any alterations or additions to these Dates
TERM 4 – 2009
19 October
STUDENT FREE DAY
19 October
P & C Meeting
20 October
Year 11/12 White Card Training
20 October
Music Festival Evening
21 October
Awards/Speech Night
23 October
Blood Van at School
24 October
Music Festival Evening
26 October
Year 10 Drama Evening
27 October
Year 12 Nudgee Beach
28 October
Year 10 Drama Evening
30 October
Sports Dinner at PRMBC
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