edition 09 - 01 september 2015

EDITION 09
01 SEPTEMBER 2015
“Purple - the New Black”
Aldridge Night Out
ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Phone: 4120 8444 Fax: 4120 8400
STUDENT ABSENCES: 4120 8460 or 0409 430 637
Email: the.principal@aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au
Website: www.aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au
OFFICE HOURS: 8.00 am - 3.30 pm Monday to Friday
(Closed during school holiday periods)
Aldridge Night Out
JUNIOR SCHOOL - TUESDAY 11 AUGUST
SENIOR SCHOOL - WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
Meritorious Awards
Term 2, 2015
YEAR 7
Madison BLOINK, Bayden BLYTH, Mikeeley BLYTH, Belinda BOOK,
Georja BROWN, Shannon BROWNSELL, Teagan BROWNSELL, Tahlia BURNS,
Jayden COOKE, Bayley DAVIS, Bao DIEP, Amellia DONOVAN,
Summer DONOVAN, Joanne EDWARDS, Shan ELLIOTT, Rebekah EZZY,
Katie GARRETT, Kayleeta GIBSON, Jessica GOLDSMITH, Amber GOSSIP,
Lochlan GREENFIELD, Lachlan HANCOCK, Phoebe HANSEN,
Connor HARRAP, Alaina HARRISON, Paige HATHERELL, Alexandria HAY,
Amelia HOWELL, Emma HUMPHRIES, Dylan JENSEN, Shane KELLY,
Rafe KLEIN, Shayla LARSEN, Emily LAWRENCE, Lachlan LETHBRIDGE,
Annie MANSELL, Dakotah MARENGO, Beau MCGUIRK, Summer MITCHELL,
Zachary MORRIS, Gracen O’CONNELL, Jessica PAILTHORPE, Nikiyah PEARSE,
Courtney POWER, Bethany QUINN-WARD, Claudia RANKIN,
Taijha-Lee REEVES, Danika RICHARDSON, Audrey RILEY, Angelique ROBERTS,
Thomas ROBERTS, Mitchell RODGERS, James ROSSITER, Tiarna RUSSELL,
Dylan SCHEIKOWSKI, Amber SEEHARS, Ashley SHAW, Brayden SHEARD,
Lauren SIMPSON, Taylah SINN, Ahlia SOLLY, Haiden STEPHENS,
Jodie STEPHENS, Anna TERRY, Taylah THOMAS, Russell THOMPSON,
Amber TURLEY, Jorden TYSSEN, Caleb WALLACE, Heidi WARD,
Lilly WELLDON, Lachlan WHITTAKER, Nina WHITTINGHAM
and Leslie WROE.
YEAR 8
Ethan BALLARD, Tialah BARTLETT, Emily BEER, Nicholas BENNETTS,
Laura BLACK, Izaak BURT, Eriel CHOING, Jacqui CLOSE, Hayden COE,
Adam COSFORD, Lily CUNNINGHAM, Cameron FISHLEIGH,
Danielle FRULLANI, Teiah GIBBS, Desirae GILLIAND, Sanya GOODALL,
Keian GROGAN, Ruby GROUNDWATER, Lekicia HATHERELL, Beau HUGHES,
Olivia IRVINE, Mikayla JENSEN, Sean KELLY, Tatiana MACDONALD,
Drew MAHER, Taylor MANNING, Tyler MARTIN, Aleesha MCINDOE,
Alex MOLL-deLANGE, Shalika MORRISON, Jay PATON, Kyle PETERSEN,
Breanna REID, Melissa RICHARDSON, Mikael RICHARDSON,
Lachlan RIDGEWAY, Gerogia ROSS, Kaitlyn RYAN, Jake SANDERS, T
heo SCHLECHTRIEM, Shania SEEHARS, Max SHERIDAN, Calen SIMPSON,
Courtney SMALLWOOD, Cameron SUMMERS, William SWINBURNE,
Grace TEMPLETON, Gavin TSAKISIRIS, Jye WADE, Isabelle WALKER,
Lucy WATKINS, Justin WEBB, Hayden WHEELER and Emily WHITE.
Meritorious Awards
Term 2, 2015
YEAR 9
Bianca ADAMS, Brae ANDERSON, Jordyn APPLEYARD, Danika BARRY,
Krista BRADSHAW, Kyah BRESCIANINI, Hayley BRITTON, Lachlan BROOKS,
Cylah BRYANT, Kasey BRYANT, Ryley BURKE, Emily BURNS, Nathan BURTON,
Alex CADY, Nat CADY, Luke CALLEJA, Eliza CATE, Jessica CHAPMAN,
Prudence CHAPMAN, Anniston CHAPPELL, Jade CHARTERIS, Carla-Jayne COUSINS,
Tasmin DARNELL, Joseph DAVIS, Caitlyn DRURY, Chantelle FARMER, Gemma FERNIE,
Jessica FREY, Chloe GALLAGHER, Amelia GARRETT, Hannah GILLESPIE,
Jevan GOLDSMITH, Monique GOODWIN, Isabella GORDON, Ceridwen HARRIS,
Irene HARTLEY, Riley HEATH, Abbey HEWITT, Sophia HEWITT, Zachariah HUBBERT,
Samantha HUNTER, Joshua IRVINE, Lexi ISDALE, Brianna JOHNSTON, Sienna JUNG,
Darcy KARRASCH, Hannah KARRASCH, Nanami KUWAZURU, Erin KYLE, Jesse LANGE,
Victoria LAPTHORN, William LAWTON, Lindsy LETHBRIDGE, Karrah LOWE,
Teneille LOWE, Daniel MANSKI, Cara MCINNES, Eva MCKEE, Nathan MCKEOUGH,
Madeleine MERCER, Zali MEREDITH, Jack MILLARD, Emily MOONEY,
Taylor MORRISON, Breeanna MORTON, Jayde MOTTRAM, Giaan MULLER,
Emily NEWMAN, Madison NUGENT, James O’BRIEN, Sophie PARKER,
Aamilee PATRICK, Lachlan POWER, Sabrina PROBYN, Anita RAINES, Rhett RANDALL,
Drew RASMUSSEN, Christine REID, Keely REILLY, Mathilda RILEY, Caitlin ROSSITER,
Bianca SAFFRON, Ella SALTER, Abbey SHAW, Braxton SHEPPAD, Kye SMITH,
Zara SMITH, Arabelle SOLLY, Benjamin STEPANOV, Melanie STEPHENS,
Lucy STEVENSON, Taryn STRETTON, Lauren THOMPSON, Takisha TOTIVAN,
Milli TRUMBLE, Summer TURNER, Megan USHER, Dalton WALLER, Jye WALTERS,
Alyssa WATSON, Jackson WHITE and Rhiana WIXON.
YEAR 10
Lily APPLEYARD, Adrienne BALLARD, Jaiden BARLOW, Michael BARNETT, Andrew
BEARDMORE, Elly BENNETTS, Courtney BLACK, Shannon BOULTON, Gabrielle
BURTON, Luke BYRNE, Jeremey CHERRIE, Jack CLARK, Nicola CLARK, Brent
CLARKE, Pacey CARKE, Amelia CONNELL, Shanae CRONK, Dean CUNNINGHAM,
Emily EATON, Aaron EDWARDS, Jade ELKINGTON-HARRIS, Amy ENGLAND,
Jared ETHELL, Jamie FINDLEY, Luke FLAHAVIN, Dylan FRULLANI,
Jun GUILFOYLE, Adam HAND, Ben HARVEY, Emily HEILBRONN,
Peta HOHLWECK, Jai KATTENBERG, Alexander KLEIN, Lachlan LOWE,
Chelsea MARTIN, Georgia MASTERS, Brianna MCCLELLAND, Kiara MCCONNELL,
Katherine MCINDOE, Bryce MEARS, Jordan-Louise MOONEY, Lachlan MORRIS,
Daphne MURTAGH, Hayley NICOLSON, Erin O’CONNELL, Krystal O’DONNELL,
Jared PACEY, James PAPPAGALLO, Jasmine PIENAAR, Brenna PUTMAN,
Jessica RAINES, Grace REACHILL, Emily ROBERTS, Caramaree ROBERTSON,
Shane RODGERS, Michael ROSS, Dominic SAL, Chelsea SAWTELL, Brianna
SENGSTOCK, Ainsley SHEPPARD, Britney SORENSEN, Jessica STIMPSON,
Tyler STOCKILL, Emma TEMPLETON, Jack TERRY, Liam THACKER,
Baiden THREADINGHAM, Tate TRACEY, Simone WEIS, Alex WHITE,
Liam WHITFIELD and Emerald WILMSHURST.
Meritorious Awards
Term 2, 2015
YEAR 11
Kyle ADAMS, Brooke ANDERSON, Mario ANTON, MatthewBAILEY,
Taylah-Lee BAUER, Sarah BUTLER, Lily CALLEJA, Artemio CLIFFORD,
Emily CONSTANTINE, Brad COOPER, Nicholas CRONAU, Mollie CUNNINGHAM,
Emily DALGLISH, Shaylara DENMAN, Rebecca DENNIS, Isabella DODD, Ryan DODD,
Natasha DONNELLY, Cooper ENGLAND, Genevieve FAREY, Tristan FINN,
Taliah FLETCHER, Sarah GAYFORD, Brittany GODBER, Mason GROUNDWATER,
Chloe HANSEN, Allukah HANSON, Breanna HEAD, Shauna HEATH, Fallon HEDBERG,
McKenzie HIGGINS, Kaleo HODGKINSON, Luke HUNTER, Stephanie HUNTER,
Georgia HYLAND, Anthony JOVIC, Jessica KARRASCH, Natasha KIRBY,
Shinsuke KUWAZURU, Danica LAW, Rhyleigh LEASK, Patrick LOWE, Tanisha MANN,
Lindsey MASSEY, Mason MCKENNA, Rachael MEABY, Yurina NAKASHIMA,
Jasmine PHILIPPA, Hannah PHILLIPS, Caitlin QUINN-WARD, Ebbony RANDALL,
Bailee READ, Allanah RICHARDSON, Addy RUSSELL, Bruce RUSSELL, Hailey SEEFUSS,
Caleb SHAW, Netti SILLITOE, Tyler SIMPSON, Rahni SMOOTHER, Nerida SMYTH,
Alistair SPERLING, Tara STEPHENS, Ryetta STEPHENSON, Morgan STOCKILL,
Casey SUTER, Kasey-Lee TAYLOR, Jack THOMPSON, Roy TUCKER, Ashleigh VICIC,
Jelena WALKER, Anita WATERTON, Amy WATSON, Demi WATSON, Nick WATSON
and Dana WHITBY.
YEAR 12
Grace ALEXANDER, Cody ALLISON, Shakeya BAKER, Billy BEHRENDORFF,
Nina BELFORD, Lachlan BENNETT, Cambel BLACK, Emily BRAIN, Kira BRIESCHKE,
Danica BUTLER, Claudia CHAPMAN, Sharnese CLARK, Mackenzie COCKBURN,
William CONNELL, Michael COOPER, Tianna CROFTS, Elara CROOK, Yirri CRUZ,
Larissa DARE-MCCOMBE, Wesley DARE-MCCOMBE, Rachel DASECKE,
Nicholas DAVIS, Amy DENNIS, Josh DOYLE, Shaniah ELLIOTT, Caleb FARRY,
Danielle FERGUSON, Ruby FLYNN, Sophie FURBER, Timothy GALE,
Jackson GOODWIN, Cohen GRAHAM, Chantelle GRANT, Taylor HARRAP,
Holly HENDERSON, Jakob HILL, James HOGGARD, Charlee HOWARD-OSBORNE,
Brandon HUNTER, Tayla JARISU, Nicole JORGENSEN, Rachel KARRASCH,
Brandon KELLY, Jessica LARNER, Courtney LARSEN, Sarah LAWRENCE,
Claudia MACKNEY, Eybonnie MAKER, Tahlia MANWARING, Cody MARSDEN,
Georgia MCGRATH, Anneliese MCKEE, Shakara MCMAHON, Monathon MILLARD,
Amelia MILSOP, Hannah MITCHELL, Luke NIELSEN, Jamie OGDEN, Karly OTTO,
Nik-Cole PAEA, Miranda PEDERSEN, Jayden PICKEL, Rowan PIENAAR,
Brittiany RAINES, Lauren REGAN, Leearna REIBEL, Connor RICHARDS,
Meg RICHMOND, Teresa RICKERT, Lauren SAMA, Troy SHEPPARD, Caitlin SMITH,
Helena SMITH, Jack SMITH, Jaiden SMITH, Leetia SMITH, Lydia SMITH,
Vanessa SWINDELLS, Zachary TEMPLETON, Kyle THACKER, Kaitlyn TIDY,
Jeremy WALSH, T’neil WATSON, Ella WEBB, Amber WEIS, Jayden WILLIAMS,
Hailee WILLMOTT, Kellie WILMS, Alaisa WOOD, Brooke WOOD,
Lachlan YOUNGBERRY, Jaida-Lee YOUNG-SWANSON and Keriann ZIPPERER.
Student Services - C3
The Student Services department is housed in C3 (with the green door), where Mrs Kaye HOYES is available to
process all of your student’s queries. Students are required to go to C3 for all of their queries/questions and
not to the administration office.
All students who are late or leaving school early MUST have either a note from their parent/guardian OR have
their parent/guardian phone Kaye on 4120 8430 advising her of their student’s lateness or reason for their
early departure. Also, students can now get their uniform passes from Student Services, and again, students
must have either a note from their parent/guardian or their parent/guardian has phoned Kaye with a reason
for not being in the correct school uniform. If a student does not have a note or Kaye has not received a phone
call from the student’s parent/guardian, they will be issued with a detention to be completed in a Recess at C4.
Also a reminder that ALL parent contact with the school is still required to occur at the Main Office.
Parents are not to go to Student Services in C3.
The contact number for Kaye in Student Services is:
4120 8430
You can also email Kaye at:
khoye4@eq.edu.au
KAYE HOYES
C3 - STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER
BPOINT - Invoice Payments
Education Queensland has implemented a new way for parents to pay their
invoices at schools - BPoint. It’s a simple, user friendly way to pay your
student’s Resource Scheme fees, Laptop fees, excursions, etc. Parents can use
BPoint from their smart phone or from their computer or tablet. Parents can
still pay in the usual way by coming to the school or using internet banking. If
you have any questions, please contact the school on 4120 8444.
SEPTEMBER
2015
01 & 02 September
QCS TEST
01 - 04 September
Year 10 SET Plans
Aldridge State High School has chosen to support Muscular Dystrophy
Australia by hosting a Superhero Day at our school, where a gold coin
donation will allow students to dress up as their favourite superhero or better
yet, invent one! The dress up day will be held on Friday 04 September 2015
with a Fashion Parade and Cupcake Sale.
04 September
Super Hero Day
Free Dress
(Muscular Dystrophy)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most severe form of Muscular
Dystrophy which is a muscle-wasting disorder. Young boys are the most
vulnerable. Though there are some genetic forms, any child can be born with
this disorder.
04 September
Creative Generation
Awards Opening
This event has been created to give children with Muscular Dystrophy and
their families hope by showing them that they are not alone and that their
community is working to raise funds to help find a cure.
07 - 11 September
Senior Exams
We are aiming to empower young minds to be more aware of those around
them and what other children may be going through. This is an important life
lesson and even through our focus is on Muscular Dystrophy, the overall
message is one of hope, acceptance and understanding.
09 September
LEC GOMA Excursion
10 & 11 September
Yr 7 Leadership Camp
14 - 18 September
Senior Activities
Week
14 & 15 September
Wide Bay Athletics
16 - 18 September
LEC Senior Camp
21 September
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
START
Proceeds from the event will support MD programs and services, as well as
research at the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre.
ADAM HODGKINSON
Coordiantor
Senior Schooling Report
Semester 2 is well under way and with it is the 5.
preparation for 2016. This includes:
1. Year 11 students choosing new subjects for
Year 12. New subjects include:
 Certificate II qualifications at TAFE:
 Automotive
 Engineering Pathways
 Furniture Making
 Sport and Recreation
 Tourism
 Hospitality
 Health Services (TBC)
 School to work programs:
 GenR8 – Certificate II Logistics
 Health Services – Certificate II Health
Services
6.
 University Pathways:
 Headstart – USC
 Headstart – USQ
 SUN - CQU
2.
SET PLANNING with Year 10 students
making decisions about their future in the Post
compulsory phase of schooling. For those
staying on at Aldridge we will make subject
selections in preparation for 2016. A reminder
that there are NO TIMETABLED CLASSES for 7.
YEAR 10 STUDENTS ON FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
2015.
NEW SENIOR UNIFORM. We will have a new
senior polo for next year (a lot less white). Students
will be able to wear the old polo through until the
end of 2017. The new polo can be worn with the
navy shorts and THE NAVY SKIRT. The old polo
can be worn with navy shorts and THE PURPLE
SKIRT. Nothing else changes – Hats, white socks,
low cut, lace up predominantly black shoes,
Aldridge jumper etc.
ACTIVITIES WEEK – All Year 11 and 12 students
are expected to participate in activities week in
week 10. This is an opportunity to engage with a
wide range of alternate learning opportunities and
to do so in a way where classes are not missed.
Opting to stay at home and sit on the couch shows
extremely poor judgment and a very short sighted
view of the world – it does not reflect the actions of
self-directed learners!
EXAMS – Exam block is Week 9, 07 – 11 September
for Year 11 and 12. Any student with assessment
incomplete should expect
to be required at school in
this week at the discretion
of the teacher and Head of
Department. Any student
who is ill and cannot attend
an exam should contact the
school and provide a
medical
certificate
supporting the claim.
3.
EARLY OFFER GUARANTEE – for students
intending to study at USC next year there is the
opportunity to get an early offer into Uni and
bypass the need to wait for the OP to come out.
Please contact Mr Dodd or Mr Blyth for an
application form – MAD IF YOU DON’T!
4.
SCHOLARSHIPS – There are a number of
scholarships available for very significant
amounts of money. Most University’s now have 8. QCS – Year 12 OP eligible students are required to
complete the QCS test on Tuesday 01 and
a one application process where you apply once
Wednesday 02 September 2015. Please check the
and they decide what scholarships you are
times and conditions ensuring you have all the
eligible for. Currently there are early offer
required materials and arrive early please. GOOD
scholarships to USQ on offer for amounts up to
LUCK!
$12000.00.
See Mr Amarandos to apply.
AGAIN – MAD IF YOU DON’T!
JACKSON DODD
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior School
Literacy Program
HINTS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO READ!
In the middle years of schooling, our children are not only 'learning to read' but 'reading to learn'.
Here are some activities that may help you to support your child as they become confident readers of a range
of texts and topics:
 Encourage your child to read every day, either independently or with you or a sibling - congratulate them on
their reading efforts. (Don’t forget to complete their reading log).
 Encourage your child to locate and read a variety of materials that are of interest to them such as:
 information books and other reading materials about a topic of ongoing interest - the solar system or
rainforest habitats.
 books by a favourite author.
 books from a favourite genre, for example, mystery novels.
 reading materials related to an interest outside of school, for example, camping: 'how to' texts about
camping; brochures and websites of campgrounds; camping gear catalogues.
 Visit the local library
regularly and use it as an opportunity to talk to your child about their reading
experience, for example, what they like or don't like to read; what is difficult about reading; what is
enjoyable about reading.
 Encourage your child to think and reflect on texts they read and view, for example, Do you agree with
what was written in that article? OR What was the point/message in that television program?
 Subscribe to, buy or borrow a magazine that interests your child.
 Read some of the same books as your child and talk about characters, storylines and themes.
 Share reading materials and experiences that you enjoyed at a similar age.
 Discuss the different reading materials that you currently read in your work, leisure and family life.
 Talk about new and interesting words that they have heard/found including words from different cultures.
 Encourage your child to read a range of electronic materials such as websites, blogs, emails.
 Assist your child to use computer search engines (such as Google, Bing, Yahoo!, Dogpile etc) and critically
discuss which websites are useful.
 Encourage your child to read a range of visual texts such as diagrams, tables, graphs,
photos, cartoons and comics.
 Read books that have been made into movies and discuss the similarities and
differences.
 Share and discuss interesting parts of the newspaper, for example, cartoons, images
and sports results.
 Ask your child to assist with reading instructions and interpreting diagrams when
assembling new purchases.
 Consider purchasing reading materials as gifts.
 Support your child to build a personal book collection.
ALOTA LIMA
Master Teacher
STUDENT ABSENCE
When your student is away from school, don’t forget to let us know.
Please text us on
0409 430 637.
When texting, please give us your student’s name, their year level,
date of absence and the reason for them being away
(ie. Sick, Medical Appointment, or other reason).
Thank You
What Natasha Did on her Holidays!
In the 100th year of the ANZAC’S, Rode RAGE travelled to Papua New
Guinea to walk the Kokoda Trail and to physically lend a hand to
communities along the way. The Kokoda track is 97 kilometres of some
of the roughest terrain. Our team took seven days to complete the track
with many highs and lows along the way. Of the 11 people in our team
we all shared our knowledge and together learnt a lot more about the
war and particular Australian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Each day we walked between six and seven hours with one
nine our day. For everyone in the team there were many times
along the track when we wanted to stop and give up.
However, as a team we got each other through and thought
about how much easier it was for us then the soldiers in the
past. Each night we stayed in a new village in guest houses or
outside in tents. The most memorable place was on the second
last night at the Isurava War Memorial where we had a dawn
service the next morning. The Kokoda Trail was definitely the
most amazing and unforgettable experience, taking away more
knowledge of the war and many memories.
The day after we completed the track we helped out in a small
village in Kokoda. Half of the team helped outside putting up
new buildings for a school and health centre while the rest of us
helped out in the teachers college. We also spent the morning
playing games with the preschool children who came in to see us
while they were on holidays. We donated many sporting and
educational supplies to the children and school. Throughout the
ten days we spent in Papua New Guinea we made many friends
and learnt a lot about their culture.
NATASHA DONNELLY
Year 11 Student
JUNIOR TOASTMASTERS 2015
Congratulations to our four representatives in the
Toastmasters Public Speaking competition. Madi Mercer and
Ceridwen Harris competed in the Grade 9 competition with
Ceri gaining first and Madi second. Kyle Pedersen competed
in the Grade 8 event and gained first and Shane Kelly gained
second in the Grade 7 event. All four students represented
our school very well and presented interesting and at times
very funny speeches.
LUNED HIGGINS
Pictured Above: Madi Mercer, Ceridwen Harris,
Kyle Pedersen, and Shane Kelly
When your student has to leave the
School for appointments, etc
please
give them a note to sign out at c3
OR
You can Phone kaye in c3 on 4120 8430
to advise her of your student’s
Departure time and reason.
HPV News
Congratulations to the Aldridge Allstars HPV team of
Hayley, Jared, Andrew, Angie, Krissy, Dylan, Bri and
Lachlan for winning the Junior Mixed category of the 8
hour Central Queensland Championship at Benaraby
Raceway on Saturday 15 August. This year 10 team also
achieved the fastest lap time on a built, not commercial
purchased, HPV. Thank you to the students and the
parents for a great weekend and well done on this great
result.
September 12 – 13 will see 8 Aldridge HPV teams taking
to the track for the 24 hour Maryborough Technology
Challenge. I would like to take this opportunity to
thank Chris and Shelley Beardmore, Kimber Plumbing
and Draining, Hyne Timber, Decal Central, Klein Signs
and Mary River Lions for their sponsorship to support a
number of our teams.
DEBRA PACEY
HPV Coordinator
Allstars Team Manager
CAR PARK – BOYS AVENUE
The car park on Boys Avenue has a number of
reserved car parks within it. These car parks are for
staff members who frequently need to come and go
from the school grounds to attend to school
business. Staff who park in these reserved spots,
often have large amounts of paperwork etc, to carry,
therefore requiring parking close to their
offices. Could I ask that parents and visitors respect
these staff members by not parking in these spaces.
CYNTHIA JONES
Business Services Manager
Check Your Child’s Spine for Scoliosis
NATIONAL SELF-DETECTION PROGRAM FOR SCOLIOSIS
© Scoliosis
Australia
Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curve of the spine. The
spine also rotates on its long axis as it curves. It usually
develops during early adolescence (age 10-13 years) when
growth is most rapid.
Some Parents may remember the school nurse checking
there spine for curves, this practise is no longer carried
out at school for various reasons.
During the months July and August it is
recommended that students particularly girls in
Years 7 - 9 participate in the NSDP by downloading
the Self-Detection Brochure.
Visit http://www.scoliosis-australia.org
for more information and a link to the self-detection brochure
CHESS
Wide Bay South Chess Finals were held on Monday 10 August
2015 at Tinana State School. All five teams from Aldridge State
High School represented our school very well with the “Aldridge
Kings” narrowly missing out on third place by half a point!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ruby Groundwater who is the top
female chess player in the region.
B-POINT
Many of you will be aware by now that
schools are offering payment for
Invoices by BPoint. This is a very simple
process for if you wish to pay for
accounts with your credit card (please
refer to the diagram on page 6 of this
newsletter).
LUNED HIGGINS
OzTag Competition
Congratulations to all students
who were involved in the Annual
Fraser
Coast
OzTag
Competition. Special mention to
the Under 13 Boys, Under 13 Girls,
Open Boys and Open Girls teams
who won their age divisions.
Please remember if you are paying via
this method to state your invoice
number in the box stating “invoice
number” - any other number placed in
this box will mean that your payment
will go astray, and will take some days
to catch up with your account.
CYNTHIA JONES
Business Services Manager
Special thanks to Glen Hansen and
his OzTag crew for organising the
competition.
TERRY DONEMAN
HPE Teacher
Senior’s
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activit y we
14 - 18
September
TEN PIN BOWLING
On 23 August Aldridge competed in the
Qld Inter-Schools Ten Pin Bowling
Challenge for the Fraser Coast area.
Team members - Shannon Boulton,
Daniel Manski and William Lawton,
performed well finishing in second place
behind the team that placed second in
state competition. Well done to them as
they placed eighth overall in
Queensland.
The highlight being
Daniel’s seven strikes and a nine in a
row!
Congratulations to these students for
representing the school in such a positive
manner.
A LD RID G E TR IU M PH S IN
DISTRICT
ATHLETICS
CARNIVAL
At the Maryborough District
Athletics Carnival held 18 & 19
August, Aldridge stormed home to
win out scoring their nearest rivals
by over 300 points.
Five of our students were named
Age Champions:
 Dylan Jensen (13 Years Boys)
 Hannah Karrasch (14 Years Girls)
 Hayley Nicolson (15 Years Girls)
 Lily Calleja (16 Years Girls)
 Grace Alexander (17 Years Girls)
Several athletes were runner ups in their age division.
Nearly half the District team selected to compete at the Wide Bay Trials are from Aldridge. We wish theses
students success at the next level.
Not to be out done were the Year 12 Rec Group students who acted as assistant officials at the carnival. Very
pleasing to hear positive feedback from teachers from other schools about the work and performance of the
Aldridge students
Overall an incredible result from the Aldridge Team!
RICHARD FRANKLIN
Sports Coordinator
Glastonbury Senior Outdoor Rec Camp
An adventurous group of senior recreation studies students embarked upon a three day assessment camp at
Brooyar State Forest recently. Students were put through their paces climbing, abseiling, mountain biking and
orienteering.
Special thanks to Bike On Australia, Gympie Amateur Radio Group and QUT Cliffhangers for their assistance.
TERRY DONEMAN
HPE Teacher
ALDRIDGE VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to our Senior Boys Volleyball Team for winning back to back
State titles. At the recent Senior Schools Cup in Toowoomba Aldridge was again victorious from more than 200
teams. The Boys (Tyler Simpson, Kyal Moore, Josh Barsby, Jesse Klein, Lachlan Ward, Dean Cunningham,
Michael Barnett and Ben Harvey) had a slow start but quickly warmed into their rhythm. The boys qualified
first after the preliminary games and then were pushed hard in the final by Gregory Terrace but they boys
proved to be to strong winning three sets to one. This result is even more impressive considering three of the
boys are only in Year 10. Player of the tournament was Kyal Moore.
This qualifies the boys to defend their National Title in December, after being crowned Australian Champions
last year. Good luck to all the Aldridge teams training for the Junior Schools Cup in October. All teams are
looking very strong and maintaining Aldridge’s strong volleyball tradition.
RAFFLE TICKETS
Congratulations to following people for winning major prizes in
our first raffle (Sylvia Collins, Erika Ogden, Richard Speck). Our
second raffle is now open and raffle packages are available from
Mr Ethell. Thanks again must go to:
UltraTune, The Friendlies Discount
Pharmacy, Harvey Norman and
Maryborough Fitness Health & Bodyworks
for their very generous donations of major prizes for the raffle.
SPONSORS
We again would like to thank the following groups for their
support and encourage the Aldridge SHS community to support
these businesses:
Fraser Coast Volleyball Association, R and
A Building Pty Ltd, Education Rules!,
Harvey Norman, Bob Jane T-Mart, Allen
Gillespie Electrical, Murray Barnett
Plumbing, Maryborough Sugar, Bruce
Saunders, Warren Truss, Sports Power,
Station Square, Preplayed Games and
Movie Traders, All Stars Unisex Barber
Shop and MBO Office Equipment.
UPCOMING VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENTS/ EVENTS
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Bunnings Sausage Sizzle: Saturday 05 September
Wide Bay Challenge: End of Term 3 (18 September Maryborough/Hervey Bay)
Lawn Bowls Fundraiser: Friday 09 October
Junior Schools Cup: Week 2 Term 4 (15 – 18 October—
Brisbane)
National Schools Cup: End of Term 4 (05 – 12 December - Melbourne)
ASHS P
&
Meetin C
g
Every
2nd
Tuesda
y
Of the
Month
6.30 pm
Name the canteen Competition
The P&C want YOU to name the Canteen
PRIZE - $50.00 Tuckshop Voucher
(Grab a form from the Canteen)
Have you ever thought about volunteering at the
School Canteen? We would love your company anytime time is fine, just pop into the Canteen and
see Chris and the girls. Many hands make light work
and we will reward you with a light lunch and
fantastic company. We will also put you in the draw
for the XBOX ONE.
Thank you
Aldridge State High School
Fresh Salad Boxes
Ham & Salad; Chicken & Salad;
Quiche & Salad; Egg & Salad
$4.00
Drinks
(Toasted - $0.30 Extra)
Turkish Bread:
Roast Beef & Salad; Ham & Salad
Wraps:
Chicken & Salad; Ham & Salad;
Cornmeat & Salad
$3.20
$3.20
$3.80
$3.80
$3.80
$3.50
$3.20
$4.00
$4.00
Hot Food Specials
Daily Hot Food
Reduced Fat Pies
Reduced Fat Sausage Rolls
Pizza Rounders
$3.50
$3.00
$2.50
Hot Food Specials
MONDAY:
Nachos (Chicken or Beef) (Made Fresh)
Fried Rice (Made Fresh)
TUESDAY:
Chilli Chicken Burger
Sushi (Chicken or Salmon)
WEDNESDAY:
Chicken & Gravy Roll
Jacket Potatoes (Made Fresh)
THURSDAY:
Chicken Burger
Meatball Subs
FRIDAY:
Hamburger
Pork Riblet Rolls
(All Burgers include Salad)
$4.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
The Canteen is the main fundraiser for Aldridge SHS P&C Association. Thank you for your Support!
Egg & Lettuce
Ham, Cheese & Tomato
Cornmeat & Salad
Chicken & Salad
Ham & Salad
Chicken, Mayo & Lettuce
Salad ONLY
Keep checking out the Tuckshop whiteboards for more specials!
Fresh Sandwiches:
750ml Water
600ml Water
Plain Milk 600ml
Quench
Flavoured Milk 300ml
Flavoured Milk 500ml
Ice Break
Juice
Iced Tea
$2.00
$1.50
$2.50
$1.50
$2.20
$3.50
$3.80
$2.50
$3.50
Other Items
Muffins
Fruit Salad Container
$1.00
$2.50
(includes a variety of available fruits)
Apple Crumble & Custard
$2.50
Gingerbread Students
$1.50
Red Rock Oven Baked Chips $1.20
(28gms Packets)
Iceblocks - Various
Yoghurt - Frozen 100g
$Various
$2.00
Please order between 8 & 9 AM
New Uniforms
JUNIOR:
Shirts
Shorts
SENIOR:
Shirts
Shorts
Purple Skirts
Jumpers
Hats (Compulsory)
Scientific Calculators
$27.00
$25.00
$27.00
$25.00
$35.00
$40.00
$11.00
$25.00
Please Order Between
8.00 am - 9.00 am
Chicken Sushi
Salmon Sushi
$5.00
We will be offering sushi on Tuesday’s menu.
don’t forget to come on down and
try the new sushi,
we also hope to offer it on more days
We will be offering sushi on Tuesday’s menu.
don’t forget to come on down and try the new sushi,
we also hope to offer it on more days
Chicken Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Would you like to win an XBOX ONE?
All you have to do is order your lunch at the Canteen. Every time you place a lunch order
you will automatically go into the draw.
Are you sick of missing out on all the new yummy food?
Order your food in the morning and that will ensure that you get what you want.
You will also be in the running to win a XBOX ONE.
Keep checking out the Tuckshop whiteboards for more specials!
Only $5.00!
WIN A
BRONCOS JERSEY
(SIGNED BY PLAYERS)
$2.00 per ticket
Tickets & Booklets Available
from the Canteen.
Drawn at Parade
(End of Term 4)
ALL proceeds go to
Aldridge State High School
Aldridge SHS Uniforms for sale at Tuckshop
Polos $27.00
Shorts $25.00
Hats
$11.00
Winter
Pullovers
$40.00
Scientific
Calculator
$25.00
Please be aware that
they need to have
the D.A.L. function
SENIOR UNIFORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
FROM THE TUCKSHOP
Magnetic Fridge pockets
Don’t you wish that you had a simple
system to store your school documents
and notes? A place that is convenient
and inexpensive. Well now you can with
our magnetic fridge pockets. Simply file
the papers in the plastic pocket and put it
on your fridge. You will be able to retrieve
all your vital information in an instant.
1 for $7.00 / 2 for $12.00
3 for $17.50
Available at the
Office or C3
Aldridge State High School P&C Association has signed onto be part of the Quickbeds Grassroots
Fundraising Program. This is a great opportunity for our school to raise funds.
IT’S VERY SIMPLE:
When you are booking your Easter accommodation or any accommodation, you just click on this link:
www.quickbeds.com/?grassrootscode=1316
 Find the hotel you want
 Book it (no booking fees, no credit card fees)

That's all - Click on the link now and our P&C code will be stored on your computer.
That's $10.00 for bookings up to $349.00.
And $25.00 for bookings from $350.00 to $699.00.
And $50.00 for bookings of $700.00 or more.
CLICK HERE NOW
www.quickbeds.com/?grassrootscode=1316
to find the hotel you want and use the Grassroots Code: 1316
and you’ll help raise much needed funds for the school.
Purple - The New
BLACK!
HAVE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS CHANGED RECENTLY?
Don’t forget to call into the main admin office to collect a Blue Change of Details Advice Form.
Completing this form when any of your details change ie. Change of Address, Contact Telephone Numbers, Emergency Contacts or change in family
circumstances, enables us here at Aldridge High to be able to contact you in any situation,
quickly and accurately.
Please note that we require “Proof of Address” when updating your address details
(Documents that can be used are a Lease Agreement; Telephone, Electricity or Rates Account).
Thank you
Aldridge Library
8.00 am to 12.00 pm
Facebook us @Aldridge Sunday studies
Arrange a tutorial group
Access computers, printers and photocopiers
Air Conditioned with no distractions
COME ALONG AND STUDY OR COMPLETE YOUR
ASSIGNMENTS IN A QUIET,
WELL-RESOURCED SETTING
Acceptable Shoes At Aldridge High
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YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
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Assessment Calendars
Assessment calendars for Term 1 for years 7 – 12 are now on the school website:
www. aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au.
Please print out the relevant year level for your student and highlight their subjects.
1.
Hover mouse on “Calendar and News”
2.
Click on “Exam Timetables”
3.
Click on relevant year level
Students to print, highlight, put in a prominent place and refer to