Issue 24
18 August 2009
YEPPOON Q 4703
PO Box 296
Yeppoon 4703
Ph: (07) 4925 1333
Fax: (07) 4925 1300
Student Absence:
(07) 4925 1360
Email: the.principal
@yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au
Web:
www.yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au
18 August 2009
Contact our school
Rawlings StreetYEPPOON Q 4703
PO Box 296
Yeppoon 4703
Ph: (07) 4925 1333
Fax: (07) 4925 1300
Student Absence:
(07) 4925 1360
Email: the.principal
@yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au
Web:
www.yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au
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 Dear Parents and Caregivers,
School Pride was my theme of the recent whole school parade. Each one of us in the school
environment needs to contribute to what makes this school special. To do this we must be
connected to each other and to our school. School pride is the vehicle that lets us believe in more
than ourselves. So, what does school pride look like? It is a feeling we should feel each morning
when we walk through the front gate. It’s caring and treating each other with respect.
A reminder that Monday 24th August
is a student-free day
for Yeppoon State High School
students. On this day, students from the local primary school will attend an orientation day at our
school.
Ian Boon
Principal
The Senior Graduation will be held on Wednesday 18th November in the school hall. The
Formal will be held on Friday 20th November at Rydges Capricorn Resort.
A letter providing details as to times, organisation, expectations and protocols regarding the
Graduation and Formal has been sent home with year 12 students on a number of occasions this
year. Further copies can be obtained from Andrew Willis. Further information will be provided to the
year 12’s as the year quickly progresses, so please remind them to share such and communicate
with you.
Please be aware of two important protocols that impact on these celebratory functions.
Firstly, students must meet requirements of 80% attendance for the year if they are to take
part in the graduation ceremony. Further, it is YSHS policy that students have demonstrated
behaviours and participation within the spirit of RAMS if they are to take part in the graduation
ceremony.
Secondly, it is an expectation that students attending the senior formal must have paid their
school fees.
Outstanding fees will result in a student not being authorized to attend the formal. If
there are exceptional circumstances, these must be discussed with the Principal, Mr Ian Boon, well
before the event.
The following are some frequently asked questions that we thought may be helpful for
your personal information:
WHEN CAN I LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING THE DAY?
A student cannot leave the school grounds without parent/guardian and school permission.
Students are not allowed to go to shops by themselves and therefore must be accompanied
 by their parent/guardian if going to any takeaway shop. EVEN WHEN GIVEN PERMISSION
STUDENTS MUST SIGN OUT AT THE OFFICE PRIOR TO LEAVING.
WHERE IS THE LOST PROPERTY FOUND?
Lost property is located at the Janitor’s office.
WHAT DO I DO IF I FEEL SICK or I AM INJURED?
Ask your teacher for permission to go to sick bay, located at the Admin building. If you are injured
or you see someone injured, please go to the nearest staffroom to seek help.
WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED TO TAKE MEDICATION WHILE AT SCHOOL?
All medication must be kept at the Sick Bay room along with a note from home outlining what
needs to be taken and how. Please contact Sick Bay staff on 49251 307.
You & Your Teenager
Building Our Relationship
(From Strong Bonds)
You are important to your child and it is essential to continually work on building your relationship,
no matter how broken it may seem. This can only happen with time, care and patience. Most
young people will come back if they feel the door is still open to them and that they will be
respected and listened to.
Things to consider:
As hard as it seems, you can only change you
Your job as a parent of an adolescent is to slowly let go of control
It is important to listen without reacting or giving advice
Finding a common interest can be a great relationship building tool
Negotiate boundaries
Try to notice and enjoy small improvements as they happen
Rochelle Ogden
A big thank you to the local service clubs and Community Markets for their generous donation of 4
new kayaks for our Outdoor Education classes.
Yeppoon Rotary Club, Yeppoon Lions Club, Emu Park Lions Club and the Community Markets
each donated $600 for the purchase of a Kayak, bringing the school’s fleet to 6. Yeppoon High
School offers several Outdoor Ed courses and currently has up to five groups of students regularly
engaged in outdoor classes for some of their week.
These groups had previously made the most of our beaches and creeks with our 12-seater bus,
accumulated fishing and camping gear and 8 large Canadian canoes. However, many of the
students could not handle the size and wobble of these large canoes. Having stable singleman
easily- manoeuvrable kayaks have opened up the local waterways to more students and to those
with disabilities. These kayaks will also be made available to the Year 8 classes for camps, and to
the Senior Marine Studies classes. This will save the students from being billed for the cost of
hiring them.
Thanks to Tim and Naomi at the Farnborough store for accessing the kayaks.
 Cody Jones and the Year 8 Outdoor Education class inspect the new kayaks!
On Friday 28th August, the second social of the year will be held. The theme is ‘When
I Grow Up’ and we ask if students can come dressed in what they would like to be
when they grow up, but this is optional.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the night will finish at 10:30pm. Please note though that
doors will close at 8:00 and no one else will be allowed in. Tickets need to be pre-
purchased at the office for $5.
The year 9 BIT class will be selling popcorn, cupcakes and either hotdogs or pizza.
Chips and drinks can also be purchased on the night.
We are still looking for parents to supervise on the night. If anyone can help,
PLEASE call the school and leave a message for Mrs Jackson.
Next Week’s Roster
Mon 17th Aug
Sandi Groves
Tues 18th Aug
Help Needed!
Wed 19th Aug
Michele Stroud
Thurs 20th Aug
Tancie Kay
Fri 21th Aug
Alisa Gordon
Uniform Shop
Mon – Thurs
8.30am - 9.00am
Fri
8.00am - 12 noon
 Aug 18th
Qld Arts Council ‘The Forwards”
Aug 21st
Fashion Parade (see notice)
Aug 24th
Year 7 Orientation Day
Student Free Day
Aug 26th
Yr 10/11 Subject Selection Evening
Aug 28th
Term 3 Social
Sept 1st–2nd
QCS Test – Yr 12
Sept 7th-9th
Yr 8 Immunisations
Sept 10th-16th
Year 12 Exam Block
Sept 14th-17th
Yr 11 Leadership Camp
Sept 14th-18th
Yr 10 Work Experience Week
Sept 18th
Last day of term
Oct 5th
School Resumes
Oct 19th
Student Free Day
Oct 27th
Presentation Night
Nov 18th
Yr 12 Graduation
Nov 20th
Yr 12 Senior Formal
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Village Festival – 14 – 16 August
Yeppoon Pony Club
There will be some fantastic music and exciting creative free workshops at The
Village Festival, 14 -16 August.
All students and their families are welcome to attend.
To ensure the event is a safe and enjoyable time for all patrons, there will be security and police
presence at the whole festival and in the camping grounds. Camping is available on site but under
18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There are several licenced venues at the festival
but no alcohol will be allowed in the camping grounds.
For the program and ticket prices, visit the web site at www.thevillagefestival.org.au
Office Phone:
4925 1333
Student Absence Line:
4925 1360
Student Absence Email:
Canteen:
4925 1316
Email:
Web Site:
Postal Address:
PO Box 296
 Engineering Information Evening
A Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice with CQ University allows you
to mix classroom learning with two six-month paid work placements. This innovative method of
teaching is what makes CQ University Engineering Co-op graduates the top choice with
employers.
If you would like to find out more about Engineering at CQ University, along with what engineers
actually do, come along to the information evening being held at your local CQUniversity campus.
Date:
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Time:
6 – 9 pm
Where:
Building 29/G.05, CQUniversity Rockhampton Building 6/G.03, CQUniversity
Mackay Building 1/1.05, CQUniversity Bundaberg Leo Zussino Building,
CQUniversity Gladstone
You will be provided with the opportunity to find out what staff, current students and graduates
think about their experiences in engineering at CQUniversity and within industry.
For enquiries and registration please contact Shaylee Cowan on 4923 2163 or email
Registration is required by Friday, 14 August 2009 for catering purposes
Healthy Kids For Life Partnership in Rockhampton
Healthy Kids for Life Membership includes but is not limited to Education Queensland, Queensland
Health, Capricornia Division of General Practice, Diocesan Catholic Education Office,
Rockhampton Regional Council and The Cancer Council Queensland.
Distributed by Education Queensland’s Community Participation Officer
Oral Health
Fluoride Facts
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water, plants, rocks, soil, air and most foods
Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and protects against decay in people of all ages, from very
young children to older people
In Australia most capital cities have optimal amounts of fluoride added to tap water
Some areas of the country have naturally occurring fluoride in the water
Fluoride will not change the taste or smell of your drinking water
Water fluoridation is a safe way to protect teeth against decay and is supported by national and
international organisations such as the World Health Organisation
Bottled water usually does not contain enough to offer protection against tooth decay
Brushing and Flossing
Regular toothbrushing and flossing help protect teeth from decay and gum disease
Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day (after breakfast and before bed)
Use a soft bristled toothbrush with a small head, and fluoride toothpaste
Toothbrushes should be replaced every three months or when bristles appear worn or shaggy
Floss your teeth once a day prior to brushing
Flossing may be difficult at first, however with practice becomes easy
Visit http://www.health.qld.gov.au/oralhealth or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for confidential
health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Tooth Decay Explained
What is Tooth Decay?
Also known as dental caries, tooth decay causes holes or damage to teeth
The first sign may be white spots usually near the gums
 If left untreated, these white spots may progress into holes or cavities
What causes Tooth Decay?
Tooth Decay is caused when bacteria converts sugar and carbohydrates (from your food) into
acid
The acid attacks the tooth surface
The body tries to naturally recover from this attack, however tooth decay will develop over time
if the ‘attack’ outweighs the ‘recovery’
Factors that contribute to Tooth Decay
Frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks
Inadequate levels of fluoride
A dry mouth, as saliva helps protect teeth by acting as a reservoir for fluoride
How can I reduce my risk of Tooth Decay?
Eat well balanced, healthy meals
Limit snacking between meals
Limit sugary and acidic foods and drinks
Clean teeth thoroughly twice a day using fluoride toothpaste
Spit out excess toothpaste after brushing but do not rinse
Drink lots of water, taking frequent sips throughout the day
Drink fluoridated water where possible
Chew sugar free gum to increase saliva flow
Have regular check-ups by your dental professional
When should I take my child to the dentist?
Take your child for their fist dental visit soon after their first birthday
A check up at this early age will allow your child to become familiar with the dentist and allow
early detection of decay
Dental staff will give advice on toothbrushing and good eating habits
Try not to use words such as drill and needle. The dentist will use special words to explain
things
Talk about the good things about visiting the dentist, such as counting teeth and learning how
to care for them
Arrange an appointment in the morning so that tiredness is not a problem
Arrive a little early so your child can become familiar with their new surroundings
Children aged from four years and school children up to the completion of year 10 are eligible
for free dental care from the Queensland School Dental Service
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