Issue 27
15 October 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
15 October 2009
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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,
Welcome to Term 4 of the 2009 school year. Congratulations to the instrumental groups who
performed at the Pine Fest on Saturday.
The Opti-Minds team, the members being – Darryin Marriott, Geodie Williamson, Dimity
Dalzell, Mahnee Barry will be in Brisbane this weekend to compete in the next State challenge.
Good luck and enjoy the experience.
The Presentation Evening will be on Tuesday 27th October 2009 commencing at 7.15pm followed
by the annual Sports Presentation Night on Friday 6th November at Krackers from 6pm.
It has come to my attention that there are a number of students in Central Plaza before school
each day. There are a number of bus students, on arrival to school who visit the Centre.
Parent/Caregiver permission is a must and students must sign-in before leaving the school to visit
the Centre. This is for a specific purpose.
From the beginning of next year, an electronic monitoring process will be introduced to monitor
student attendance. Attendance will be monitored for each period. At the end of the each day, you,
as a parent/caregiver, will receive a letter, phone or SMS text to advise you if there is an
attendance issue.
Ian Boon
Principal
Bianca sold the highest number of car raffle tickets for the school and received a voucher from -
‘Crave Surf Industries’
Two Week Roster
 19th – 23rd October
Mon 19th Oct
Student Free Day
Tues 20th Oct
Elly Barbin & Wendy Binder
Wed 21st
Oct
Michele Stroud
Thurs 22nd Oct
Ros Lehman & Julie Boyle
Fri 23rd Oct
Coral Robinson
26th – 30th October
Mon 26th Oct
Help Needed!
Tues 27th Oct
Laurelie Ogilvie
Wed 28th Oct
Michele Stroud
Thurs 29th Oct
Tancie Kay
Fri 30th Oct
Alisa Gordon
Uniform Shop
Mon – Thurs
8.30am - 9.00am
Fri
8.00am - 12 noon
Oct 15th
20th
Ancient History Trip
Oct 19th
Student Free Day
Oct 23rd
Fashion Parade
Oct 27th
Presentation Night
Oct 30th
World Teachers Day
Nov 4th
Combined School’s Concert
Nov 6th
Sports Presentation Evening
Nov 18th
Yr 12 Graduation
Nov 20th
25th
Yr 11 Exam Block
Nov 20th
Yr 12 Senior Formal
Nov 27th
Last Day Yr 10 & 11
Dec 11th
Last Day of School for 2009
Email advice for students leaving school at the end of Term 4
At the end of Term 4, all school-provided email accounts will close for Year 12 students and other
students who are leaving the state school system.
Office Phone:
4925 1333
Student Absence Line:
4925 1360
Student Absence Email:
Canteen:
4925 1316
Email:
Web Site:
Postal Address:
PO Box 296
Yeppoon 4703
 Please ensure your child is aware that their school-provided email account will not work beyond
the end of the school year and that they should ensure that they provide a personal email address
to prospective employers or educational institutions.
This is especially important for students enrolling in further education or training using the QTAC,
TAFE or other online system.
Emails will bounce if sent to a student’s school-provided account after the end of term and students
may miss out on confirming their enrolment into their chosen course of study.
On Friday 9th October, our Senior Concert Band travelled to two of our local primary schools,
Tarranganba State School and Yeppoon State School, to promote instrumental music to interested
year four students. The band performed concerts at each of the schools showcasing music from
stage and screen, entertaining the young audiences. As expected, the behaviour, performance and
team work displayed by our instrumental students was exceptional. The promotional tour was a
huge success for all schools involved and very rewarding for Mrs Douglas and Mr Smyth. Thank
you to all students who were involved in the recruitment tour and their families for the continued
Issue 28 – 15th October 2009 Support they offer our program. Thank you to Mr Smyth for your
unwavering dedication and to Ms White for assisting on the day.
The local Pinefest celebrations have long been a highlight on the Yeppoon cultural calendar. This
year the, YSHS Instrumental Music Program was offered an opportunity to perform as part of this
year’s celebrations. Our String Orchestra performed at a concert showcasing talent from local
schools at the Yeppoon Town Hall on Saturday 10th October. The audience really enjoyed the
orchestra’s performance and it was wonderful to see a full compliment of players. The Senior
Concert Band performed on the Beachfront during Saturday’s performances, again the
presentation and performance of the ensemble was exceptional and the feedback from the public
was very positive.
Thank you again to all students and staff who supported this event, in particular Mrs Dobson and
Mrs Douglas for preparing entertaining and polished performances. Also a big shout out to Frank
Douglas, Glevin Delalande, Shelley Jones and John Jones for generously giving their time to help
transport and manage out percussion equipment.
Reminders
Big Band 31st October Oktoberfest performance.
All Ensembles 4th November Combined Schools Concert.
One of our students, Lena Vollmer, has successfully completed her program and has now returned
to her hometown in Germany. I’m sure many of you who had the good fortune to meet Lena, will
miss her, however I do believe we may hear from her again!
The international students enjoyed the “Learn To Surf” day, hosted by Pat Eastwood on the first
day of the school holidays. I was unable to attend, however, all reports were extremely positive and
the students were very grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to Pat for his expertise and wonderful
instruction on the day. Thanks also to the Homestay Families for supporting the activity and getting
their students ready on time!
Several other students will be leaving us at the end of this term including our one Brazilian student,
Isabela Brito, who will be graduating from Year 12. All the international students bring a great deal
of character and diversity to our school and will be sadly missed when they leave.
Don’t forget that if your family is a Homestay Family, you are able to participate in all the great
activities organised for the International Students! The next activity we are embarking on is,
“Adventure Caving” in a few weeks. Be on the lookout for the information and permission letter. If
you would like to come along with the international students to explore the amazing caves and see
 the tiny Bentwing Bats the caves are renowned for, listen to the notices for times or Nicola Barlow
in G Block staffroom.
Just to update everyone on our staffing arrangements, Nicola Barlow is the Homestay Coordinator
– she takes care of all new applications to the program and keeps things running smoothly in the
homes. Nicola works on Tuesday and Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm in G Block. Call Nicola for
any home related issues.
I am the International Student Program Coordinator and I take care of all aspects of the program,
assist Nicola, and in particular, I deal with all things that are school related.
The Homestay families are the backbone of our program and we are always on the lookout for
more interested families to join our team. We are available to answer any questions you may have
regarding this life enriching experience by phone or email, any day of the week.
Arrivederci!
Leonie Newton
International Student Program Coordinator
Phone: 4925 1345
Fax: 4925 1333
Email: lnewt21@eq.edu.au
Hello everyone and welcome back to term 4,
As it was Mental Health awareness week from the 04th to the 10th of October I would like to utilise
this opportunity to give you some information on Mental Health. Have you ever asked yourself,
what is Mental Health?
“Mental health is the embodiment of social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing”. Mental Health
provides us with the vitality we need for active living, achieve our goal’s and to interact with one
another in ways that are respectful and just.
Some FACTS!!
Did you know that every year 20% of adults are affected by some form of Mental Disorder! Anxiety
and depression are the most common forms of mental illnesses.
Eight hundred thousand adults and one hundred thousand children and teenagers are affected
every year by depression. Also before the age of 18 years, approx. 25% of young people will
experience depression.
One in four women and one in six men will have an episode of clinical depression in their life time.
By the Year 2020 the WHO (World Health Organisation) has indicated “depression will becoming
the leading global disease burden.”
I believe that being informed and aware of Mental Health / Social and Emotional and Wellbeing
issues will assist us in early identification and providing support.
Sometimes mental illnesses can just happen, like diabetes, asthma or broken leg. However
…..Stress factors contribute to mental health problems.
Life stresses
such as school, employment, financial hardship, change of school, work or
living place, alcohol and drugs, accidents or physical illness.
Relationships stresses with family unhappiness, lost or broken friendships and feeling
alone or not part of a community;
Violence Stresses of bullying and physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
Mental Health problems affecting young people can include but are not limited to:
Nicola Barlow
Homestay Coordinator
Email: nbarl11@eq.edu.au
 Depression- ranging from feeling down or irritable a lot, or not sleeping or eating, to feeling
worthless.
Anxiety – ranging from feeling of fear or uncertainty, to panic attacks and being unable to
leave home or go into public places.
Eating disorders- including lots of dieting or constant bingeing or purging, or not eating.
Psychoses- including seeing or hearing things that aren’t there, believing things that are
bizarre and untrue, and having jumbled or disjointed speech.
Conduct disorder- ranging from getting into trouble a lot, or bulling or fighting, to stealing
and being in trouble with the law.
Mental health issues can also include things like grief, difficulties with friends, stress after a
traumatic event or feeling about hurting your self.
Some young people found some things hard, and may need some extra support from time to time.
Feeling down is part of normal life however if it exceeds over a longer period of time get it checked
out.
Remember: If in doubt, Check it out/ask for help from your: GP, Health Nurse, Kids help line
1800551800, www.kidshelp.com.au, or another great website www.beyondblue.com.au, their youth
Some ideas that creates happiness:
Be grateful: This is vital to happiness, be happy with what you’ve got- not what you want.
Be with positive happy people: Negativity, complaining, and self pity are draining and
contagious.
Limit negative input: the media can have a huge impact on you happiness
level.
Exercise: Research shows that exercise raises the serotonin levels in the
brain which makes you feel better.
Do something for someone else: as the feeling of giving is wonderful. Take
reasonability for your own happiness; do not wait for others to make you
happy.
Spend time outside: take the time to enjoy nature.
Take time to do things you love
Smile: a smile can be contagious and makes you feel good to receiving
one.
Laugh: laugh lots as it releases endorphins which are important for our
health and makes us feel good.
Have Fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you remember our Whole School Health Audit that was conducted last year (identify
health concerns) Mental Health came up as one of the top three priorities.
Following this we have formed a Health Promoting Committee to address these concerns.
Such as supporting existing Social and Emotional wellbeing’s programs and curriculum
teaching, further more investigation and implementing of the Mind Matters and Staff Matters
program.
Every Monday and second Thursday I work at YSHS, appointments can be made through admin or
ringing me direct on ext.329, Pop in or contact me via e-mail on: fmcca13@eq.edu.au, or
Regards from Your School School Health Nurse
Friederike McCartney
 CQU Information Session
Medicine@UQ
The University of Queensland is holding an information session in
Rockhampton on October 28 entitled Medicine@UQ. The session is
designed for students in years 8-12 interested in a medical career,
parents, school career guidance officers, teachers likely to have
students interested in becoming a doctor in their classes, and
principals.
Wednesday Oct 28 at 6pm
Acacia Conference Room
Quality Inn Centre Point
131 George St Rockhampton
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