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State High
Newsletter
Issue Date: 8 Sep 2010 Issue No: 139
In this edition
(2) Year 8: Starting out
(3) Year 12: Powering forward
(4) Science Department News
(5) Visual Art News
(7) IT Department News
(8) Sports News
(8) P&C Association News
(9) The School-based Youth
Health Nurse
(10) Guidance News
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Some of our Year 12 students taking their QCS tests
From the Executive Principal
The rich soup which is public education…
Our Year 12 students sat the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS Test)
earlier this week. When these tests take place, you realise with a jolt that
the year is moving to an end too quickly.
My reflection was that our Year 12s now have 44 actual school days
left as State High students. In recognising that 44 school days is not
very many at all, I wondered what they were going to leave State High
with.
No doubt they will depart Vulture Street
with many good friends, some of whom
I hope will be lifelong mates for them.
We all trust that they will leave with a
door opened to a useful pathway for
their futures. For some, this represents a
job and for others University or TAFE.
I also know that they will leave with a
deep fondness and respect for their
school and an understanding that a
State High student never really leaves
State High. The school stays with them
and their mates in so many ways.
I also hope that they will leave State High
as advocates and protectors of public
education. Our system needs supporters
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more than ever. The spread of rumour, myth and straight out misinformation about public education is a never
ending symptom of the fact that many people seem comfortable to hold strong opinions about something of
which they have no experience and no real knowledge.
Where else do students experience such rich diversity in terms of gender, race, cultural background, religion,
aspiration and values? What a priceless environment in which to have your beliefs challenged and tested.
Where else but in public education would this rich, diverse mix be thrown together and emerge as something
that thrives and works?
Above all else though, the proof is in the pudding. Our 2010 graduates will be the best evidence to the doubters
and cynics that public education is alive and well.
Semester 1 outcomes…
Another wonderful semester of achievement by State High Years 8, 9 and 10 students has been revealed by our
Semester 1 A to E data:
A B C D E
Year 8 34.8% 43.2% 18.1% 3.7% 0.3%
Year 9 37.8% 41.2% 16.3% 4.2% 0.5%
Year 10 33.3% 41.9% 20.0% 4.6% 0.2%
Please Note: Each percentage total represents the percentage of all grades at that particular level.
For example, ‘Year 8 A: 34.8%’ represents the fact that 34.8% of all the grades of Year 8 students for Semester 1 were at A Level.
This data indicates what happens when you mix a substantial dose of talent with hard work and commitment.
Congratulations students!
And finally…
Congratulations to the following groups of students for the recent achievements:
The Year 8 and Year 12 Senior A Debating Teams who participated in the Grand Final of Queensland Debating
on Wednesday, August 25.
The Year 8 team defeated Brisbane Girls Grammar School 3-0 and are premiers in the Year 8 division, our first
premiership in over 20 years.
The Year 12 Senior A team were defeated 3-2 by Brisbane Grammar School and are runners-up in this division,
our best result in this competition since 1992.
B.Arthur, our Debating Captain, was awarded “Best Speaker in the QDU Finals”, a prize that she richly
deserved.
A crowd of over 350 witnessed the Senior A debate – the State High contingent of supporters was certainly
the largest.
Well done to all concerned. This has been one of our most successful QDU debating seasons in the school’s
history.
On Saturday, August 21, our Bring It On Crew competed against 12 other crews and won the Bring It On Grand
Final at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Their commitment level was incredible – they practised every day - morning and afternoon - for months
leading up to the grand final and they choreographed the entire routine themselves.
Their tricks were outstanding and their commitment exemplified teamwork – working across grade levels.
Each of the students wore a wristband stating their reasons for dancing - some of which included for their
family, for their school, for freedom.
A number of people on the night said their performance was of international standard.
On Sunday, August 22, our Theatresports team won the Grand Final held at La Boite Theatre Company.
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Theatresports is the art of improvisation which requires teams to be quick thinking to tell a story which
is entertaining and action-packed. Brisbane State High was the first State School ever to win this
competition. Well done to the Theatresports team and their coach, Ms R. Dorge.
At the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod held on the weekend of August 21 and 22 at Kelvin Grove State
College, the following wonderful results were achieved by our Percussion Ensembles:
• Senior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd place in Senior Ensemble section.
• Junior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd in Junior High Ensemble section.
• Year 8 Percussion Ensemble – 3rd in Junior High Ensemble section.
• Senior Percussion Ensemble – 2nd in Novelty Section (playing on rubbish bins).
Congratulations to all the student musicians and to their conductor, Mr D. Adelt.
It’s all possible at State High, isn’t it!
Student Voice
Year 8: Starting out
Mr Richard Morrison, Executive Principal
The State High Spirit
It started as just a phrase mentioned constantly on Assembly: “The State High Spirit”. Yet we can truthfully
say that we didn’t understand the full meaning. We heard it and we rolled our eyes, until we saw and
experienced it first hand. That was when we realised that this ‘spirit’ really did exist, and really did make a
difference in our school. Although State High is made up of unique individuals, we are strongest when we
band together as a school, to support what may be one individual, one team, or one cause.
The State High Spirit has been prominent in various community events; Shave for a Cure, State High Beats,
The Cans Appeal, Bring It On performances, the Music and International Food Festival, and many sporting
events. None of these events would have happened if it wasn’t for the support of all State High students.
And now, we are able to tell those who are a part of this Spirit exactly what it means for those they are
supporting.
Recently, when our debating team reached the grand final, we were expecting to be facing a crowd of
unfamiliar faces who were there to support our opposition. So, to stand up and see that there were familiar
faces, and new ones, all supporting US, really made a difference to the way we performed. It became so
much easier, and so much better, to know that the people watching you were not baiting their breath and
waiting for you to make a mistake, but to watch you win a final. And when the result was announced, and
our names called out for our win, this support came in the form of a standing ovation, from a combination
of teachers, friends, peers, prefects, and the State High Griffin.
So, yes, at the start of the year, we didn’t know what ‘The State High Spirit’ was all about. We had absolutely
no idea. But now, after three terms of seeing it in action, we have come to realise that it is this spirit which
makes State High the amazing school it is today.
Year 12: Powering forward
Ms G Tkacz, Teacher and B.Kubler-Shaw & L.Nothling, Students
Gracious in victory
Recently a parent of a Brisbane State High School student was approached by a member of the Gregory
Terrace community who had a son play in their First XV for 2010. From the conversation exchanged two
significant points were raised.
The first was an earnest compliment for the State High hospitality after the game which is a well deserved
acknowledgment to all involved.
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The second, more importantly, was towards the attitude of the First Rugby Team and particularly how
gracious they were in victory. These comments were reiterated several times by the parent who asked
that they be passed on to me.
I am sure this is just a small example of the range of praise and positive feedback received at our school,
yet it has made me consider how even small acts by students can have a strong and positive impact on
the reputation of our school for the wider community. As students we all have the responsibility for the
school’s reputation and to ensure our school is perceived as a great example of education as it should
be.
While I have this chance I would also like to congratulate those who in the past weeks have attained
high achievements in their varying fields.
This includes the ‘Bring It On‘ Dance Crew, the Theatre Sports team, both the Senior A and Year 8
Debating teams, the Senior and Junior Dance Troupes and the Boys and Girls First XI Football teams.
Congratulations to all.
Faculty News
Science Department News
T.Williams, School Captain
Celebrating National Science Week
National Science Week is the annual celebration of science and technology. This year the theme was
Australian Biodiversity, in keeping with 2010 being the International Year of Biodiversity.
This year Science Week started at Brisbane State High School with the announcement on Assembly of
the 45 students who received High Distinctions in the 2010 International Competitions and Assessments
of Schools Science.
The students were:
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
A.Boylan, G.Li, J.Fyfield, J.Mayfield, B.Ramagiri, H.Billett, P.Fox, S.Hall-Pearce,
S.Khoupongsy, M.Reynolds, C.Tsui, J.Van Haeringen, S.Whiley, F.Wu, J.Chen, M.Doan,
K.Kaluarachchi, K.Nguyen, Y.Shen, J.Wong, J.Yang.
B.Hugall, Z.Goodsell, F.Dao, B.Du, M.Grist, J.Syme, J.Berry, I.Dubois, R.Hsieh, T.Tang, L.To,
S.Toyer, K.Barhes, J.Dilly, R.Dutta
Y.Wang, J.Hamilton, D.Yang
M.Huynh-To, H.Wei Hsu, B.Tam, D.Koy
J.Wei Loh
Congratulations to all students who participated in the ICAS competition.
Overall, BSHS received 45 High, 143 Distinctions, 270 Credits and 405 participation certificates. State
High students performed significantly above the state average in all year levels.
The Science Week celebrations continued on Wednesday, August 18, seventy-five Grade 4 primary
students from West End State School, Bulimba State School and Wilston State School joined us for a day
of hands on science fun.
Under the guidance of Ms Walsh, Mr Hadgelias and Mr Webb, the primary students participated
in activities that reinforced the scientific concepts of surface tension, exothermic and endothermic
reactions.
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Our Year 10 Science Ambassadors
played a pivotal role in the delivery of
the science activities and showed extra
patience with their young charges.
Special thanks go to our Year 10 Science
Ambassadors:
A.Segall, M.Crichton, J.Redulla, C.Jones,
E.O’Neill, D.Hogg, S.Rase, T.Elyatt,
S.Costa, L.McKee,
T.Schirmer, L.Brown.
During Science Week we were also
treated to two lunchtime lecturettes.
Dr Monica Rhodes, a Science Operations
Officer, at our school shared the PhD
research she carried out in Brisbane’s
parkland. The research focused on the
conservation and ecology of the highly
urban bat species.
C.Budur and L.Heng, two of our Year 11 students, shared with us the research they carried out as members
of the SPARQ-ed Research immersion program entitled Creating Polo-box Gene Constructs.
I thank all our Science Week participants and wish you all a happy Science Week.
Congratulations to C.Budur who has been selected to attend the National Space Camp Woomera. The
camp will be held in Adelaide and Woomera during the September/October school holidays. Her trip to
Woomera will coincide with rocket launches from the famous Woomera Rocket Range by the Australian
Space Research Institute (ASRI).
Good luck to BSHS’s very own space cadet.
Visual Art News
Ms Amanda Nuell, HoD Science
2010 Peter & Julie Bellas Sydney Biennale Trip
Our three bursary winners, R.Mulligan, A.Oh and X Tang, travelled to Sydney in late July to experience
the 17th Sydney Biennale. The theme of the Biennale was ‘The Beauty of Distance: Songs of Survival in
a Precarious Age’ and consisted of artworks from 166 artists from 36 countries. The event was staged
over several venues including Cockatoo Island, a site that has been profoundly shaped by a dark and
somewhat sinister past.
The exhibition included works about:
• The survival of traditional cultures that have been persecuted and marginalised.
• Reflecting that there’s more to life than rationality and science.
• The past and present are linked.
Science Week , State High teachers and students with
local primary school students having a day of hands on science fun.
• Documentary work that depict the current state of the world and works that employ tricksterism
to make a serious point.
Along with some very serious art observing, the three days were filled with site seeing, some great food
(Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill) and of course a little shopping.
Creative Generation Awards for Excellence in Visual Art and Design
This annual award attracts hundreds of entries from across the state. This year there were 80
commendation awards, of which a further 34 students were chosen as finalists.
Congratulations to Year 12 students, E. Bryant (teacher commendation), M.Baker and R.Mulligan (finalists)
in the 2010 awards for excellence.
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M.Baker (animation film about a dream
sequence) and R.Mulligan (series of
framed postcards depicting the seven
stages of Alzheimer’s disease) will have
their work exhibited at Queensland Art
Gallery - Gallery of Modern Art in 2011
and it will travel to several regional
galleries across the State.
Gallery of Modern Art Project
The Gallery has invited a group of 15
visual art students from Brisbane State
High School to participate in a week
of workshops during the upcoming
October school holidays (Monday,
September 27 - Friday, October 1).
The workshops will be delivered by
leading contemporary artist, Romuald
Hazoume from Benin and the students’
work from the workshops will be
displayed as part of the 21st Century: Art
in the First Decade exhibition opening
December 18 2010.
In addition a film about the making of
the art works with the artist will include
interviews with the students which
will be screened in the exhibition space.
The exhibition is titled Twenty-first Century focusing exclusively on works executed between 2000 and
2010 and will occupy the entire Gallery of Modern Art building and be accompanied by a comprehensive
publication, a children’s publication and series of public programs.
Twenty-first Century will be broad in its geographic and generational scope including senior and emerging
artists from Australia (indigenous and non-indigenous), Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Art works currently confirmed for the exhibition include major pieces by the Atlas Group (Lebanon),
Pierre Bismuth (France), Candice Breitz (South Africa), Thomas Demand (Germany), Romuald Hazoumé
(Benin), William Kentridge (South Africa), Aernout Mik (The Netherlands), Moataz Nasr (Egypt), Rivane
Neuenschwander (Brazil), Tobias Putrih (Slovenia), Robin Rhode (South Africa), SUPERFLEX (Denmark),
Armando Andrade Tudela (Peru), Sharif Waked (Palestine) and Yang Fudong (China).
An important component of the exhibition will be a series of projects developed by the Gallery’s
Children’s Art Centre (CAC) in collaboration with exhibiting artists. The CAC is a dedicated exhibition
space within the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and is focused on presenting contemporary art in ways
that are appealing and engaging for children and their families.
The exhibitions and programs offer children a gallery experience that is enriching and insightful with
hands-on activities developed to engage young minds with the ideas and processes surrounding
contemporary art.
We are extremely excited about this wonderful opportunity that has been extended to our students.
Art Sub-Committee Meeting
The next Art Sub-Committee Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 7 at 6.00pm in the Art Block.
All are welcome.
R.Mulligan (series of framed postcards depicting
the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease)
Ms Amalia Kidd, HoD Visual Art
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IT Department News
ICAS Computer Skills Competition
Earlier this year we had a small but very
keen group of students participate the ICAS
Computer Skills Competition. This competition
is only available to students from Years 8 - 10
and is offered on an annual basis much like
the Westpac Maths Competition and many
others.
This year we had 25 students participate, all of
which achieved outstanding results indicating
they were far above the national average.
All students attained a credit, distinction or
high distinction.
Special congratulations must go to the
following students who attained high
distinctions meaning that they were placed
within the top 1% of all students participating
in Queensland:
K.Kaluarachci, S.Khoupongsy, L.McBride-Kelly, Y.Shen, M.Crichton, M.Dinon and J.GOldizen.
Well done on these outstanding achievements.
One-to-One Trial Laptop Program
This semester Brisbane State High School is conducting a trial laptop program with three classes of Year
10 students receiving a laptop for their schooling. Students were eligible to participate based on their
subject selections within one of the following combinations:
• English, Maths B and Japanese
• English, Maths B and Biological Science
• English, Maths B and Economics
The laptops are predominately used by students in the combination set that has made them eligible to
participate in the program. All laptops have been installed with Education Qld and BSHS site software
which is available to students at home as well as at school.
The purpose of this trial program is to investigate the benefits and challenges faced by students, parents
and staff in respect to learning within a 1-to-1 laptop environment.
This program included a comprehensive induction for all participants, including:
• A letter of offer to participate and invitation to an induction evening.
• A newsletter outlining the program, notes from the Principal, technical support information and
some FAQs.
• An induction (presentation evening) outlining the program.
• A Laptop Acceptable Use Agreement.
• A list of the specifications of the laptop, software and accessories.
• Details of the benefits and risks associated with a 1-to-1 Laptop Program.
• Involvement of all stakeholders in an evaluation of the program.
Shortly we will be conducting a mid-program review to evaluate the program.
More information will be published on this program and its outcomes in future newsletter articles.
Mr Paul HodGEs, Acting HOD Information TechnoloGY
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Extra Curricular Activities
Sports News
Australian Schools Cross Country
The Australian Schools Cross Country titles were held at St Pauls College, Bald Hills on Saturday, August 21.
Three students from BSHS represented Queensland School Sport and four represented Athletics Queensland
following qualifying performances at recent events.
L.Cook (13 years Boys) ran a fast time for the 3000m course and lead onto the oval, only to be gunned
down at the finish. His courageous second place followed wins at the titles in 2009 and 2008. L.Young(15
years Girls) ran well to place third over the 4000m journey. She was easily the first Queenslander home.
G.Anderson(16 years Boys) ran a consistent race in the 6000m event to place 27th. Other students to compete
at the Australian Titles were C.Pearce – 48th 13 years girls, N.Assefa – 67th 14 years girls, C.Black – 52nd 16
years boys and S.Cowie – 13 years boys.
BSRA Girls’ Head of the River
Congratulations to all girls who represented BSHS in Saturday’s BSRA Head of the River at Kawana Waters on
the Sunshine Coast. There were a number of outstanding and personal best performances on the day.
The girls have worked tirelessly for six months to gain these excellent results.
M. Jones, in one of her final races for the school, came second in the Year 12 single scull, missing first place
by less than a second, to the winner of the race an Australian representative from this year’s U19 World
Rowing Championships.
The Year 9 First Quad Scull consisting of I.Binder (Cox), B.Barham (Stroke), R.Pihan (3 seat), K.Ramsay-Samrai
(2 seat) and C.McIntyre (bow) came second in a hotly contested A final with only five seconds separating
first and fifth.
We would like to thank all parents and coaches who were involved in the 2010 season. In particular we
acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our Girls Rowing MIC, Mr Peter Hicks, during his first year
at BSHS. His enthusiasm and extensive rowing knowledge has propelled of our girls’ rowing program
forward.
We look forward to the achievements ahead in the 2011 season.
P&C Association
Uniform Shop
** New Opening Hours **
Monday to Friday
8am to 11am
Tuesday only
3pm to 4:30pm
Come and see our new Uniform
Shop located on the Ground
Floor of E Block (right next door
to the Vulture Street Canteen).
We will be opening every
morning up to the September
School holidays.
Ms Jo Duffy, QGsssa Sports Co-ordinator
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Canteen Prices
Anyone who has worked in or used the services of our BSHS School Canteens would know how lucky
we are to have such fresh healthy food on offer at very affordable prices. Unfortunately, rising food
prices and the increased need for paid workers (due to a shortage of volunteers) has meant that there
will be some price rises to our Canteen Menu in the new term.
Please see (attached) our revised Canteen Menu which will become effective on Monday, October 4
2010.
Appointment of an Auditor
Each year the P&C Executive Committee must ensure that the P&C books are audited and a copy of the
audited Annual Financial Statement is sent to the Minister through Education Queensland.
The P&C is seeking Expressions of Interest from within the school community for a qualified person to
carry out the 2010 Audit.
To be appointed, the External Auditor must hold one of the following qualifications:
• Accountancy practice/Independent CPA/CA.
• Public Servant (with necessary maturity & financial experience).
• Bank Officer or other competent person (with necessary maturity & financial experience).
If you are qualified and wish to submit an Expression of Interest to undertake this year’s Audit, please
send through a short submission detailing your relevant qualifications, any previous experience and a
quote for costs or schedule of fees to carry out the audit.
Please direct your submission to Mr Brett Jeppesen, Treasurer of the BSHS Parents & Citizens Association,
c/- PO Box 5253, West End, Qld 4101.
Ms Sue de Stefani, Executive ManaGEr P&C
Help Needed
Our P&C is constantly facing unexpected challenges some of which involve spending money on
incidentals as well as on the big projects such as the relocation of the Uniform Shop.
It’s looking great – light, bright and packed full of uniforms. Now it’s time to add the signage. So the
call is going out to any parents who may be in the sign writing business who may wish to donate their
services to the P&C.
If you are feeling generous of spirit and of time we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Sue, our P&C Manager, on 3291 4173.
She would LOVE to hear from you.
The P&C is putting out a general call to all parents. There are those of us, like me, who are useless at
everything but can donate their time to help out at sporting events. Then, there are those parents who
have professional skills that the P&C would like to tap into.
Again. The call is out. If you can help in any way, please come forward. Periodically, we will be repeating
the request for specific donations.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Student Support
The School-based Youth Health Nurse
Aphrodite Nichles, BSHS P&C President
Mental Health Week
The Southside Mental Health Collaborative, encompassing the West End Community Centre, the PA
Integration Mental Health Services and other Non-government Organisations are presenting a Mental
Health Week Expo in Musgrave Park on October 15 from 10am – 3pm.
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There will be information stalls on physical and mental health, fun activities and workshops, a drumming
workshop, a touch football competition and a Titanic Ten Tug of War competition.
Fun for all ages with face painting for the little ones.
If you belong to an organisation that wishes to contribute please contact Kate Beesley 0437 831 199/
Helena Roennfeldt 3846 4209 or Zoe Cunningham 3392 7626.
Guidance News
Michelle the School Based Youth Health Nurse
Information sheet for Parents/Guardians on how to access your child’s Senior Education and Training
Plan (SET Plans) at home.
Year 10 students are completing the SET Plan on line in PCL classes. We invite you and your child to go
through this together and edit as you deem appropriate. This process is the end product of the Year
10 career education programme and, at this point, is the plan for the senior years of schooling and
beyond.
Students will revisit this Plan at regular intervals over the next two years to update it as their ideas and
educational progress evolve.
The steps to follow are:
• Complete an internet search for One School and click on ‘Login’.
• You will be directed to the webpage for One School (MIS Login) which is the same as the school
network login. Your child will need to enter his/her MIS ID and Password.
• If this is the first time a student is logging into this site they will need to read through the
‘Responsible Use Agreement’ and then click to accept these terms to move on.
• Once at the ‘Welcome Page’ click on the tab labelled ‘My Education Plan’. Students can then
complete all the sections of their Learning Plan (if not already completed), starting with ‘Intended
Learning’ remembering to click on the save button at the bottom of each section.
• Return back to the ‘Welcome Page’. Change the ‘Available Reports/Letters…’ to ‘SET Plan’.
A SET Plan will be generated from the responses made which can be four to eight pages in
length.
Recently Year 11s had the opportunity to update their SET Plan in PCL as well.
Ms RoBYn Drake & Mr Nathan Macpherson, Guidance Officers
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CANTEEN MENU
(current as at 4 October 2010)
Breakfast Ideas
* Available for Breakfast Only.
* Raisin Toast $1.50
* Cheese & Bacon Roll $2.00
* Bacon & Egg Muffin $2.50
Banana Bread $1.00
Muffins $1.50
Toasted Sandwiches $3.00
Yoghurt $2.00
Yoghurt & Fresh Fruit $2.50
Yoghurt w/- Fresh Fruit & Muesli $2.50
Fruit Salad $2.50
Fruit in Container $2.50
Bagel – Peanut Butter $2.00
Bagel – Vegemite $2.00
Bagel – (buttered/unbuttered) $1.20
Filled Bagels – all $4.00
Salad
Ham & Salad
Cheese & Salad
Ham & Cheese
Cheese & Tomato
Ham, Cheese & Tomato
Egg & Lettuce
Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo
Panini – all $4.50
Turkey, Cranberry, Lettuce & Snowpea Sprouts
Roast Beef, Chutney and Salad
Wraps – all $4.50
Ham & Salad
Caesar Salad
Chicken & Avocado
Sandwich Packs - $3.00-$4.50
Sushi - $3.00 (Monday only)
Ice Blocks/Sorbet – 60c-$2
Hot Food
Potato Wedges $1.50
Chicken Goujons (4) $1.50
Pizza Rounda $3.00
Hot Dog $3.50
Meatball Sub $3.50
Chicken & Lettuce Roll $3.50
Chilli Chicken Wraps $3.00
Toasted Chicken Foccacia $4.00
Pizza Bagel $2.00
Fish Roll w/Lettuce & Sauce (WED Only)$3.00
Hamburger (Friday Only) $4.50
Chicken Burger (Monday Only) $4.50
Hot Meals – all $5.00
Spaghetti Bolognese
Moroccan Lamb w/ Rice or Couscous
Korma Beef Curry w/ Rice
Satay Chicken w/ Rice
Green Thai Curry w/ Rice
Butter Chicken w/ Rice
Lasagne
Spinach & Fetta Pasta
Vegetable Noodle Stir Fry
Fried Rice/Chicken Wings
Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Rice
Salads – all $3.50
Caesar
Greek
Potato w/ Mustard Dressing
Coleslaw w/ Avocado
Caesar Salad & Chicken
Pumpkin, Walnut & Pinenut
Pesto Pasta w/ Sundried Tomato
Pasta w/- Chicken & Chilli Sauce/Tuna/
Ham/Vegetarian.
Snacks
Red Rock Chips $1.00
Vegie Chips $1.00
Cheese & Crackers $1.50

Drinks
Water (600ml) $2.00
Water (1.5l) $3.50
Small Juice $2.50 / $3.00
Flavoured Milk (Small) $2.00
Flavoured Milk (Large) $3.00
Plain Milk (Large) $1.60
Hot Chocolate $2.00
Stationery
A range of stationery items are stocked
by the canteens including pens, pencils,
erasers, A4 exercise books, science
practical books, protractors, etc.
Other
Tissues
The P&C Association at Brisbane State High School operates both the Vulture Street & Merivale Street
Canteens. The Canteens provide a wide variety of healthy food at very reasonable prices as you can see on
the attached Menu. The volume of ‘business’ through the Canteens enables them to keep prices low and
operate with a surplus each year (Approximately $80 000 in 2009).
In recent years P&C funds have provided shade structures on the Vulture Street Campus, fit-out of the new
Performing Arts Complex and construction of the new Canteen on the Vulture Street Campus. P&C funds
also employ the groundsman at Fursden Road (the school playing fields at Carina), the Boatman (who
supports the Rowing program) and an annual $20 000 donation to the library. These regular contributions will
continue in 2010. A major project planned for 2010 is the relocation of the Uniform Shop into more
convenient and spacious premises.
Please support your school by encouraging your son or daughter to buy his or her lunch at one of the
Canteens. If each State High student purchased lunch one day a week at one of the Canteens, we estimate
that the Canteen surplus available would double - which would be an enormous assistance in ensuring that
the educational experience offered by State High remains as great as it is.

The Brisbane State High School Community
invites friends, colleagues, past students and associates
to attend the
Retirement Dinner
in honour of
Kerry Mahony
The event will be a fully catered 3 course meal interspersed with
tributes to Kerry by friends and colleagues.
When: Friday 26 th November, 2010 at 6.30pm
Venue: Easts Leagues Club, 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo.
Cost:
$55 / head
R.S.V.P and payment by Friday 5 November
to Janice Head at BSHS
Cash only (with completed return slip) via Vulture Street Office
or Dorothy Hambrecht Phone: 3209 6212 or 0403 352 071
Payment can be made by cheque payable to Dorothy Hambrecht and sent to
24 Meown Court, Cornubia, Qld 4130 (with completed return slip)
Or
by direct transfer of funds.
Account Name: Brian and Dorothy Hambrecht
BSB: 064194
Account number: 1035 3581
Title of transaction: K Mahony Dinner
(Please post completed return slip to Dorothy after deposit)
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Name:
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Number attending ______ Dietary Requirements
Payment method □ Cash to BSHS office □ Vegetarian
□ Cheque to Dorothy □ Vegan
□ Direct Deposit to Dorothy □ Coeliac