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Cavendish Road 

State High School 

2012 PROSPECTUS 

Our vision is to achieve and celebrate success through a commitment to 

individual excellence. 

Consideration, Co-operation, Commitment, Courtesy

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

TOPIC PAGE 

Overview ................................................................................... 2 

General School Information ....................................................... 3 

Dates 2012 ................................................................................ 3 

Our Organisation ....................................................................... 4 

Special Education Program ....................................................... 4 

Key Personnel 2012 ................................................................. 5 

Curriculum - Years 8, 9, 10, 11 .................................................. 6 

Curriculum - Year 12 ................................................................. 7 

Co-Curricular Activities .............................................................. 8 

Support Personnel ..................................................................... 9 

Student Welfare ......................................................................... 10 

Community Partnerships ........................................................... 11 

Resources/Uniform Shop/Book Shop ........................................ 12 

Bell Times .................................................................................. 13 

Code of Conduct & School Rules .............................................. 14 

Absences ................................................................................... 15 

Emergency Evacuation Procedures .......................................... 16 

Emergency Lockdown Procedures ............................................ 17 

Electronic Device Procedures ................................................... 17 

Uniforms and Dress Standards ................................................. 18 

Girls’ Formal Uniforms ............................................................... 19 

Boys’ Formal Uniforms .............................................................. 20 

Sports Uniforms – Boys and Girls ............................................. 21 

Winter Clothing – Boys and Girls ............................................... 21 

Special Information for Year 8 students .................................... 22 

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OVERVIEW 

INTRODUCTION 

Cavendish Road State High School enjoys a strong reputation for high quality education. Situated 

on the corner of Cavendish and Holland Roads, Holland Park, the school is central to transport 

routes to and from south Brisbane suburbs. 

OUR PURPOSE is to provide an outstanding education within a caring community. 

OUR VISION is to achieve and celebrate success through a commitment to individual 

excellence. 

OUR VALUES: As a community we value co-operation, courtesy, commitment and 

consideration. This is embodied in the school motto, “Nothing without Effort”. 

OUR STORY SO FAR 

Established in 1952, Cavendish Road State High School was the second high school to be built in 

the suburbs of Brisbane and still maintains extensively landscaped grounds. The school is a short 

distance from the centre of Brisbane and is serviced by an excellent network of bus routes. In 

2012, Cavendish Road SHS will celebrate 60 years of providing quality education to the 

community. 

LINKS TO TERTIARY EDUCATION 

Cavendish Road State High School has partnership agreements with both Griffith University and 

the University of Queensland. This means that suitable students who successfully complete our 

Academy programs can earn credit, HECS free, towards university degrees as well as early entry 

to University in fields ranging across Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science and even 

Medicine. These programs are completed at school during normal school hours. 

“The Partnership with Schools” programs offered by SkillsTech, Metropolitan South Institute of 

TAFE and the Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program (STEP) are designed to ensure our students 

have pathways to higher level vocational training. The students enrol at TAFE in a Pathway to 

Diploma Program or a Pathway to Work Skills program, while they are completing school. 

SPECIAL FEATURES: 

The school boasts the following special features which attract students from across the region. 

� The Brisbane Academy of Science provides specialised programs and facilities for students 

who have talent in the sciences. This is a State accredited Course of Excellence and has won 

national recognition. 

� The Music Department offers lessons from specialists in brass, percussion, strings, guitar, 

woodwind with the opportunity to play in bands, ensembles and orchestras and to participate 

in the choir. It also offers a Composing Hub and our specialist Drumline ensemble. There is 

the opportunity to study a Certificate II in Music, Authority Music and Music Extension (offered 

in Year 12) with Music Academy studies being extended to those students who are selected 

for the specialist Year 8 and 9 classes. 

� Sports Academy offers programs in Football, Netball and Rugby League/Touch with 

extensive links to State accredited coaching programs and flexible curriculum for selected 

elite students. 

� A PURE Tennis partnership supports excellence in tennis through specialised coaching at 

PURE Tennis at Griffith University. 

� Special Education staff provide for students with disabilities in the areas of vision and/or 

intellectual impairment and/or autistic spectrum disorders.

� Information technology supports a 1:1 laptop program. 

WE ARE PROUD OF: 

� The positive attitude of our students 

� A great reputation in the community 

� Consistently excellent academic results 

� Close links with tertiary institutions providing wide career options 

� National and State representatives in football, rugby league, touch, netball, swimming, track 

and field 

� 99% of eligible students receiving tertiary offers 

� Our pro-active stance against bullying 

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION 

Address: cnr Cavendish and Holland Roads, Holland Park 

Postal Address: PO Box 156, Holland Park, QLD 4121 

Phone: 3394 0777 

Fax: 3394 0700 

Absence Line: 3394 0703 

Email: admin@cavroadshs.eq.edu.au 

Website: www.cavroadshs.eq.edu.au 

Office Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday 

Parents’ & Citizens’ Association: meets 7.30 pm third Tuesday of the month 

COMMENCEMENT DATES FOR 2012 

Monday 23 January for Year 8 

Tuesday 24 January for Years 9 to 12 

TERM DATES FOR 2012 

Term 1 Mon 23 /Tues 24 January - Friday 30 March 

Term 2 Monday 16 April - Friday 22 June 

Term 3 Monday 9 July - Friday 21 September 

Term 4 Monday 8 October - Friday 14 December 

(Yr 12s finish on 16 November; Yrs 10 & 11 finish on 30 November) 

STUDENT FREE DAYS FOR 2012 

Term 1 Thursday 19 & Friday 20 January 

Three additional days within the Easter holiday or other negotiated flexible arrangements 

Term 4 Monday 22 October 

ENROLMENTS 

Parents interested in an enrolling their student at Cavendish Road State High School must 

contact the school to make an appointment for enrolment - Ph 3394 0777. 

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Our enrolments are capped. Cavendish Road High has an approved Enrolment Management Plan. 

Students outside the catchment area need to meet criteria set out in our plan (available from 

Administration). 

Parent/carers and students are to attend an interview which will take approximately thirty minutes. 

A copy of reports, including NAPLAN results and any other references, are required as well as the 

student’s birth certificate and proof of residence, if you are living in the catchment area. 

NEWSLETTERS 

A Newsletter will be available via email every three weeks. Information on school social activities 

and variation to routine will be communicated to families, in writing, through the newsletter or 

information bulletin. 

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OUR ORGANISATION 

The School's Administrative team consists of the Principal, Deputy Principals and the Head of 

Special Education Program. The Guidance Officers are involved in educational and vocational 

decision making. Year Co-ordinators are appointed for each year level. The school has Heads 

of Departments who oversee our teaching areas. 

PEER SUPPPORT TEACHERS 

Each class is allocated a Peer Support Teacher. He/She will mark the class roll in the morning, 

monitor attendance, check uniforms, read notices and be active in promoting student welfare 

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 

The Cavendish Road Secondary Special Education Program was established in 1956 and is one 

of the largest in Queensland. It is located within the campus of Cavendish Road State High 

School. Within a complex and highly co-ordinated inclusive curriculum and support framework, 

students with a verified diagnosis of vision impairment and/or intellectual impairment and/or 

Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or Speech & Language impairment are able to maximise their 

learning outcomes. Educational, social and vocational potential are reached in an environment 

constructed upon the principles of social justice. 

Specialist teachers and teacher aides assist students through the provision of:- 

� Individual Student Plans and Senior Education Training Plans 

� Tutorial sessions – small group for assistance with curriculum concerns 

� Braille, large print, audio material, tactile diagrams and models 

� In-service programs for all members 

� Specialised programs to develop independent living skills 

� Language development 

� Appropriate adjustments during examination periods and the time frame to complete course 

requirements 

� Appropriate curriculum adjustments within subject areas in collaboration with HOD’s 

� Opportunities for inclusion into everyday activities 

� Communication with parents through interviews, reviews and newsletters 

� Communication with groups, charitable, voluntary and social, which provide support services 

� Specialist programs both on and off the campus 

� Access to TAFE, traineeships and Work Experience 

� Therapy Services 

� Development and delivery of specialised programs for literacy development.

KEY PERSONNEL 2012 

PRINCIPAL: Ms S Donald 

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS: Mrs W Amy 

Ms M Johnston 

Mr M Morgan 

HEAD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Ms K Folley 

SERVICES: 

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT: 

Business Mrs N Maynard 

Design Technology Mr R Munroe 

e-Learning Mr A Read 

English & LOTE Ms D McFadzean 

Health & Physical Education Ms M Andreatta 

Information Services Mr D Thomson 

Mathematics (Acting) Mr A Kuss 

Science Dr J Felton 

Senior Schooling (Acting) Ms S Hawkins 

Social Science (Acting) Ms M Hundt 

Student Welfare Mr J Pratt 

The Arts Mrs G Tippett 

YEAR CO-ORDINATORS: Year 8 Miss R Rusit 

Year 9 Mr D Zimmerlie 

Year 10 Ms R Gardiner 

Year 11 Mr M Denner 

Year 12 Mrs S Potter 

SPORTS ACADEMY 

FOOTBALL CO-ORDINATOR: Mr J Smith 


NETBALL CO-ORDINATOR: Ms R Gardiner 


RUGBY LEAGUE/TOUCH 

CO-ORDINATOR: Mr P Gyemore 

GUIDANCE OFFICERS: Mr W Vanek 

Ms C Wilson-Ayala 

SCHOOL BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE: Mrs F Taylor 

YOUTH SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR: To be advised 

LITERACY & NUMERACY TUTOR: Mr S McNeven 

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT 

ISLANDER LIAISON OFFICER: Ms K Clubb 

BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER: Mrs L Lee 

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CURRICULUM 

In 2012, the school will introduce Phase 1 of the Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics 

and Science. The curriculum for the remaining Key Learning Areas will be implemented 

progressively over the next few years. 

All students are involved in our Peer Support Program which includes Human Relationships 

Education. 

Sport (both interschool and recreational) is played by all year levels on Wednesday afternoons. 

YEAR 8 CURRICULUM: 

All students will study two semesters of English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Health and 

Physical Education. They will also study a choice of either German or Japanese throughout the 

year. 

As well, students will study one term each of Music, Art, Home Economics and Manual Arts. 

Netball, Rugby League/Touch and Football as well as Academy Music are offered to students 

who fulfil entry requirements. 


All students will study two semesters of English, Maths and Science. As well, they will study one 

semester of History and one semester of Health and Physical Education. 

Students will then select four semesters of elective studies. 

Netball, Rugby League/Touch and Football are offered to students who fulfil entry requirements. 

Students and their parents will receive advice and guidance in Year 9 Semester 2 to assist them 

in selecting a course for Year 10. 


All students will study two semesters of English, Mathematics and Science. A further three 

elective units are studied for the entire year. 

Every effort is made to accommodate all electives selected by students. However, insufficient 

numbers of students wanting certain combinations will mean that students will sometimes have to 

choose alternatives. 


All students will study English or English Communication and Mathematics (either Maths A, Maths 

B or Prevocational Mathematics). A further four subjects are selected from: 

AUTHORITY SUBJECTS: 

Accounting, Ancient History, Visual Art, Biology, Business Communication & Technologies, 

Chemistry, Drama, Economics, German, Graphics, Health Education, Information Processing & 

Technology, Japanese, Legal Studies, Maths C, Modern History, Music, Physical Education, 

Physics, Science 21.

AUTHORITY REGISTERED SUBJECTS (STUDY AREA SPECIFICATIONS): 

Visual Arts Studies, Early Childhood, Hospitality, Information and Communications Technology, 

Recreation Studies (including Academy Football; Academy Rugby League/Touch). 

STAND-ALONE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

Certificate I in Engineering, Certificate I in Furnishing, Certificate II in Business, Certificate II in 

Music, Certificate II in Tourism, Certificate II in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft. 


All students will study English or English Communication and Mathematics (either Maths A, Maths 

B or Prevocational Mathematics). A further four subjects are selected from: 

AUTHORITY SUBJECTS: 

Accounting, Ancient History, Visual Art, Biology, Business Communication & Technologies, 

Chemistry, Drama, Economics, German, Graphics, Health Education, Home Economics, 

Information Processing & Technology, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mathematics C, Modern History, 

Music, Music Extension, Physical Education, Physics, Science 21, Technology Studies. 

AUTHORITY REGISTERED SUBJECTS (STUDY AREA SPECIFICATIONS): 

Drama Studies, Hospitality, Information and Communications Technology, Recreation Studies 

(including Academy Football; Academy Rugby League/Touch) 

STAND-ALONE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Certificate I in Engineering, Certificate I in Furnishing, Certificate II in Music, Certificate II in Visual 

Art & Contemporary Craft, Certificate II in Tourism. 

PLEASE NOTE FOR YEARS 11 & 12 

� Students who require an OP for tertiary entrance need to select at least five (5) Authority 

Subjects. 

� All subjects listed are offered but, in the event of insufficient students selecting a subject, it 

will be withdrawn and a new subject will have to be selected by students. 

� All Year 11 and 12 subjects may contribute to the Queensland Certificate of Education. 

The following subjects are incompatible and may not be selected together: 

� English AND English Communication. 

� Business and Communication Technologies AND Certificate II in Business. 

� Recreation Studies AND Recreation Studies (Football) AND Recreation Studies (Rugby 

League/Touch) 

� Visual Art AND Visual Art Studies 

HOMEWORK 

Homework is set for the following reasons: 

� It enables students to consolidate learning through independent practice. 

� Major tasks such as assignments can be spread over an appropriate length of time. 

� It encourages the development of appropriate study habits. 

� It provides opportunity for frequent and regular revisiting of school work. 

It is important that students complete set homework and independent study. Recommended time 

estimates for each year level are as follows: 

Years 8 to 10 1.5 to 2 hours per week night 

Years 11 & 12 2.5 to 3 hours per week night and 2 to 3 hours per weekend 

It is preferable that students do some homework each night of the week. 

STUDY PLANNER 

All students are given a school STUDY PLANNER in which to record homework. This is to be 

used for school purposes only and must not be defaced. Should it be lost or defaced, it must be 

replaced at the student’s cost. Homework should be entered into the appropriate section each 

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lesson. In addition, due dates for assignments should be recorded in the study planner. On some 

occasions, teachers and parents will sign the planner to indicate work which has been set and/or 

completed. 

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: 

Air Force Cadets: 

This group is based at the school. The activities take place on a Monday night. 

School Musical: 

Held every 2 years, this is an important cultural event. All students are encouraged to participate 

and/or support these performances. 

Music: 

The instrumental music program at the school (open to all students) produces a Stage Band, 

Concert Band, Woodwind, String and Percussion Ensembles. Some of these groups participate in 

the Queensland Festival of Music and The Fanfare Music Competition. 

Vocal Ensemble: 

This ensemble gives students the opportunity to enjoy singing in a disciplined manner. It performs 

at various school functions (and competes in metropolitan eisteddfods). 

Ski Trip: 

Year 11 students have the opportunity to participate in a week’s trip to the ski fields of New South 

Wales. 

Japanese Exchange: 

Cavendish Road State High School has a sister school, Omiya Koryo Senior High School in 

Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Every second year, approximately 20 Japanese students visit us for 

about 10 days, staying with our students. 

Cavendish Road students and teachers visit Japan every two years and stay with students from 

Omiya Koryo, as well as spending time touring Japan. It is planned that this type of exchange will 

continue. 

Student Council: 

Students are chosen each year as representatives for the year level (Years 8 to 12) on our active 

and involved Student Council. 

Other Activities: 

Throughout the year students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities, projects 

and competitions - Plain English Speaking, Lions Youth of the Year, Jaycees Youth Speaks for 

Australia, Competitions in History/Geography, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Computer, 

Economics and English, Australian National Chemistry Quiz, Share Market Game, Science and 

Engineering Challenge, Digital Design Challenge, Australian Computer Programming 

Competition, Opti-Minds Challenge, Maths Team Challenge. 

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SUPPORT PERSONNEL 

GUIDANCE OFFICERS 

Guidance Officers are trained counsellors who are available to talk to students and parents on 

any matters concerning the welfare of students. An appointment may be made by contacting the 

Guidance Officer. 

SCHOOL BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE 

Our Youth Health Nurse works with students, staff and parents to: address concerns about 

health and wellbeing: create a more supportive healthy school environment; connect people to 

other support services inside and outside the school. This is a confidential service and 

appointments can be made by contacting B block Student Services. The nurse is available 

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN 

The Chaplain co-ordinates the Religious Education Program and is available for counselling of a 

personal and spiritual nature. The School Chaplain’s office is in the Resource Centre. 

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LIAISON OFFICER 

A liaison person is available to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in areas of 

counselling and personal welfare. This person works closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander community and the school. Various support programs for these students have been put 

into place at a cultural and educational level. 

YOUTH SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR 

The Youth Support Coordinator works directly with students who are at risk of disengaging from 

school and addressing issues that might affect a student’s capacity to remain in education, 

providing support to students with family and relationship issues and other personal difficulties. In 

addition to working individually with students, their role involves identifying needs within the 

school community and responding by providing relevant group and developmental activities. 

LITERACY TUTORS 

The Literacy Support Program is overseen by the school’s Support Teacher Literacy and 

Numeracy. The major focus is on the needs of Year 8 and 9 students, many of whom only require 

assistance for one year to bring their literacy skills in line with those of their peers. Students can 

also be referred from other year levels. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR 

A teacher fulfils this role and works directly with Education Queensland International, Agents and 

the students. These students come to study for a short period (one – four terms) or to complete 

their Year 11 and 12 school studies. The teacher also works closely with the Home Stay Coordinator. 

Homestay is provided for international students who do not have family with which to 

stay. Both staff members are located in B block. 

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STUDENT WELFARE 

CARE PROGRAM 

Our school has an extensive framework for the provision of support and care for all students. We 

do not tolerate bullying. 

Our extensive Pastoral Care Program fosters teamwork and citizenship with a focus on 

developing the “whole” student. The specific elements of this program include: 

� a Peer Support system which encourages students to work together on team building skills in 

vertical groups across the year levels; 

� a ‘no bully’ policy; 

� an active Student Council which determines student needs and has a role in school 

management; 

� school values which focus on courtesy, consideration of others, co-operation and 

commitment; 

� a Senior Leadership Program; 

� a Prefect System; 

� a Head of Department – Student Welfare; 

� Year Co-ordinators; 

� a School Nurse; 

� Guidance Officers; 

� Chaplain; 

� Youth Support Co-ordinator; 

� Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer 

� Peer helpers who mediate and counsel students; 

� an active House system for competitions, both sporting and co-curricular; 

� Awards Parades each term to recognise student academic, sporting and cultural 

achievements. 

All of these elements encourage an atmosphere in which team spirit, participation and school 

pride are valued. 

STUDENT COUNCIL 

The student council is co-ordinated by a President (who is also a Prefect) and consists of student 

representatives elected by the student body. The major roles of the Council are:- 

� to contribute to the discussions on the school’s developmental priorities; 

� to gauge and communicate student issues and concerns to the Administration; 

� to develop projects to enhance the physical environment of the school. 

PREFECTS 

Each Prefect, elected by students and staff, is a leader with a specific portfolio to co-ordinate and 

develop. The prefectures for 2012 are: 

1. Community and Environment 

2. Middle School 

3. School Leadership 

4. Sport 

5. Student Council 

6. The Arts 

SENIOR LEADERS 

A group of Year 12 leaders (Senior Leaders) is elected to deliver the Peer Support Program to 

their class in a nurturing role. Each senior leader is assigned to the portfolio of a particular 

Prefect. Senior leaders also assist with the Year 8 transition program. 

YEAR CO-ORDINATORS 

Each year level cohort of students has a Year Co-ordinator. Students may refer to the Year 

Coordinator if they have any problems or concerns. (The Year Coordinator is also a referral point 

for students who breach the school Code of Conduct and Uniform policy).

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

PARENTS’ & CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION 

Parental involvement is greatly encouraged at Cavendish Road SHS. It is essential in high 

school, as in primary school, to be informed and involved in order to provide the best support for 

your high school student. 

One way to do this is to be involved with the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association. All parents, 

guardians, carers and friends are most welcome to participate in the Association’s endeavour to 

have a major input into the life of the school. 

The P&C has input through various school committees - for example, the Workplace Health and 

Safety committee. It administers the canteen, uniform shop, bookshop and also oversees the 

hiring of the Assembly Hall and other school facilities. 

While the P&C has some staff, it relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers for many tasks. 

Special interest groups, such as parents of the Special Education Program, and Cavendish Road 

Instrumental Music Support group also form part of the Parents’ and Citizens’ activities. Please 

consider where you could get involved! 

Meetings are held on the 3 rd Tuesday of each month during the term (except April) – 7.30 pm at 

the school Resource Centre. Notification of meetings and other events is through the school 

newsletter. Profits from all these sources are used to improve facilities and resources throughout 

the school. 

COMMUNICATION TO PARENTS 

Reports will be issued three times a year for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 and twice a year for Year 12. 

Students who complete Year 12 and satisfy set criteria are also issued with a Queensland 

Certificate of Education by the Queensland Studies Authority. Semester reports are issued in July 

and December. Parent-teacher interviews are scheduled after the issue of the interim report in 

May and the semester one report in July. 

Newsletters - The newsletter is accessible on the school website www.cavroadshs.eq.edu.au. 

Other notices are sent home as required. Please feel free to contribute to our newsletter. 

SCHOOL CANTEEN 

The school canteen, located under D Block, is staffed by a convenor, assistant convenor and 

voluntary workers – parents/guardians/carers of students and friends of the school - and is open 

daily to provide for students’ needs, both food and general school requisites. All profits are used 

to augment the funds of the Parents' and Citizens' Association. New parents are always needed 

and welcome. Intending helpers - please contact the canteen on 3394 0723. The canteen 

provides healthy, varied and nutritious food for students and staff which complies with smart 

choices healthy food strategy. 

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RESOURCES 

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 

Parents/carers are directly responsible for providing textbooks and other personal resources for 

their children while attending school. In recognition that these costs can be high, the school 

operates a Student Resource Scheme that enables a parent/carer to enter into an agreement with 

the school that provides, for a specified annual participation fee, the temporary use by the student 

of prescribed textbooks and other resources and/or the purchase of consumables and materials 

for the student. 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS 

Payments are to be made to the Cashier at the Payment Window (B block). Payment methods 

are cash, cheque and EFTPOS at the payment window, Mastercard or Visa over the phone, 

Internet Banking transfer (details are printed on payment forms and are available on the school 

website) or Centrelink deductions (application forms are available at the payment window). The 

Payment Window is open from 8.15 am to 3.20 pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday) and 8.15 am to 

12.30 pm on Wednesday. 

CANTEEN, BOOKSHOP AND UNIFORM SHOP 

The school Canteen and Book Shop sells all student requirements during recess times. 

The Uniform Shop (at the end of the Canteen) sells all uniform requirements – new and second 

hand. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 9 am. 

PLEASE NOTE: CASH, EFTPOS AND CREDIT CARDS ARE WELCOME. 

CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. 

THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE OPEN: 

� Wednesday 11 January to Monday 23 January 2012 from 8 am to 2.30 pm on weekdays. 

� Tuesday 24 January, Wednesday 25 January & Friday 27 January 2012 from 8 am to 9 am. 

� Thereafter, Monday, Wednesday & Friday ONLY from 8 am to 9 am. 

THE BOOKSHOP (for all back to school requirements) WILL BE OPEN: 

� Wednesday 11 January to Monday 23 January from 8 am to 2.30 pm on weekdays. 

� Thereafter, service will be provided between 8 am and 9 am daily. 

The Bookshop supplies complete STATIONERY PACKS for Year 8 and Year 9, as well as 

stationery requirements for all other year levels. Stationery purchases may also be made for the 

siblings of Cavendish Road State High students. 

Please note entry to the Bookshop and Uniform Shop can be made via Gate 4. Off-street parking 

is available via Gate 5. Both shops will be closed on the Australia Day holiday, 26 January 2012.

MONDAY, TUESDAY 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY 

BELL TIMES 

WEDNESDAY 

Warning Bell 8.40 Warning Bell 8.40 

Peer Support 8.45 to 8.55 Peer Support 8.45 to 8.50 

Period 1 8.55 to 10.05 Period 1 8.50 to 10.00 


FIRST BREAK 11.15 to 12.00 FIRST BREAK 11.10 to 11.40 



SECOND BREAK 1.10 to 1.40 SECOND BREAK 12.50 to 1.35 


Period 4 1.40 to 2.50 Period 4 

1.35 to 2.50 

SPORT 

FRIDAY PERIOD 1 is comprised of school assemblies/year level assemblies/peer 

support/pastoral care. 

� Full school assemblies will occur every second week. 

� Year level assemblies will occur on the alternate week. 

� When students are in Pastoral Care: 

o both assemblies will mirror each other regarding the time eg years 10, 11 and 12 

will assemble at 8.55 and years 8 and 9 will assemble at 9.40. 

� When students are in Peer Support: 

o school assemblies will be conducted by house eg Harpur & Johnson at 8.55 am; 

Page & Harrop will go to the hall at 9.40 am. 

o all year level assemblies will be conducted at the same time eg at 8.55 – Year 8 to 

A parade; Year 9 under O block; Year 10 to E parade; Year 11 to the hall, Year 12 

to the auditorium. 

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ACCIDENTS 

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CODE OF CONDUCT 

The Code of Conduct is developed around four words: 

� COURTESY 

� CONSIDERATION 

� CO-OPERATION 

� COMMITMENT 

Students and Staff at Cavendish Road State High School will: 

� Be COURTEOUS and RESPECT the rights and feelings of others. 

� Be CONSIDERATE of the rights of all. 

� Be CO-OPERATIVE in working together and TOLERANT of others. 

� Be COMMITTED to making a positive effort. 

STUDENTS ARE TO: 

� Observe the Code of Conduct; 

� Accept responsibility for their own behaviour and learning; 

� Develop self-control/self-discipline; 

� Contribute to a POSITIVE learning environment; 

� Work hard to contribute to their own success; 

SCHOOL RULES 

1 Classrooms are out of bounds unless a teacher is present. 

2 Verandas and building steps are out of bounds during the lunch breaks. 

3 Sitting on port racks is prohibited for safety reasons. 

4 Bicycles/skateboards/scooters are NOT to be ridden in the school grounds. Doubling on 

bicycles to and from school is prohibited. 

5 Footpaths must be used when coming to or from school and pedestrian lights must be used 

to cross the road. 

6 Good behaviour is expected from students while travelling to or from the school. 

7 Senior students who have their own transport, are not to have passengers while travelling to 

or from school unless parents/guardians/carers of the passengers and driver have provided 

approval of the arrangement in writing to the relevant Year Co-ordinator. 

8 School grounds are to be kept neat and tidy. All litter is to be placed in the bins. 

9 Defacement or vandalism of school property is prohibited. 

10 Running is not permitted in and around the buildings. Running on concrete areas, near 

buildings or verandas or along covered ways is dangerous and is forbidden. The ovals are 

the place for such activities. 

11 The areas between ovals and fences are out of bounds except when entering or leaving the 

school grounds. Loitering near fences is forbidden. 

12 School bags must be placed in the racks. Where these are not available, bags are to be 

placed neatly against the wall outside a classroom. 

13 Students must never enter a staff room unless a staff member is present. 

14 Students must be punctual to school and classes. 

15 Students must comply with school uniform requirements. 

LUNCH BREAKS 

1 No student may leave the school grounds during lunch breaks. 

2 Students are NOT permitted to go to the local shops at any time during the school day. 

3 Long break: At the end of the long break, on the first bell, students should end games, return 

sports equipment and move to classrooms. 

4 Students may use the basketball courts for basketball, the tennis courts for tennis and the top 

oval for non-contact games. 

5 All other students should remain within the vicinity of school buildings.

If a student becomes sick at school or has an accident he/she must report to the Student Services 

Office for FIRST AID. The staff member there may:- 

1 allow the student to go to the sickroom for a short period to recover; 

2 contact home for a family member to collect the child. They may give the student permission 

to go home (with parent consent) if the parent is unable to come to the school to collect the 

student. A parent will be contacted by a staff member before the student leaves the school; 

3 call for the Ambulance in an emergency. Parents will also be contacted. Students MUST 

NOT contact parents via mobile phones. 

Students who are obviously ill should not attend school until recovery. 

ABSENCES 

If a student is absent from school at any time, a parent/carer should advise the school by phoning 

the absence line (33940703) before 10 am. 

Parents/carers with mobile phone numbers recorded in the school’s database will be informed by 

text message of unexplained absences. Please respond to these text messages by phoning the 

absence line. If you believe your child should be at school, please immediately contact the 

attendance officer on the absence line. 

Attendance checks are made at least twice per day. Students should ensure that their attendance 

records are accurate. 

A continuation of unauthorised absences is likely to lead to cancellation of enrolment in Years 11 

and 12. 

The issue of the Queensland Certificate of Education depends upon satisfactory attendance. 

Frequent absences from school that cannot be supported by a medical certificate may mean that 

an Authority Certificate or other documents will not be issued. 

LATENESS 

Students who are late to school are to report to the Office for a late pass which will gain 

admission to classes. They will be interviewed by a member of the Administration who may issue 

a detention if the student has no valid reason for the lateness. It is expected that students who 

are late will provide a note from the parent/guardian/carer explaining the lateness. 

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY 

Written permission from home is required if, for any reason, a student has to leave the school 

grounds during the day. This letter must be signed by the Peer Support Teacher, taken to the 

Office at first break and a permit to leave will be issued. Appointments to doctors, dentists or 

other urgent appointments should be the only reasons students leave early. Appointment cards, 

doctor’s letters or medical certificates will be required. 

CONTACT HOME 

Emergency calls can be made through the Office at the cost of a local call. 

STUDENTS’ PROPERTY 

1 All books, clothing and personal property must be clearly marked with the owner's name and 

address. 

2 Electronic devices, apart from laptops, are not permitted and will be confiscated. 

3 Liquid paper and felt pens are not permitted in the school. These will be supplied where 

required. 

4 Chewing gum, distracting toys, aerosol cans, cigarettes, lighters, matches and other 

contraband items are not permitted at any time. 

LOST PROPERTY 

1. Check last place property was used. 

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2. Ask class teacher to check with class. 

3. Ask at Student Services in B block. 

4. Ask at the Office. 

5. Ask your Peer Support Teacher. 

6. Ask the Year 8 Coordinator. 

VALUABLES 

Valuables or large sums of money should never be left in unattended bags, particularly in the 

change rooms. These should be left in the care of the Office from where they can then be 

collected at the end of the day. Expensive personal items or those with sentimental value should 

not be brought to school. Students should keep wallets with them at all times. 

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER PERSONAL MODES OF TRANSPORT 

We strongly advise students not to ride to school as the roads around the school are very busy at 

peak hours. Bicycles must be left in racks and not visited during the day. All bicycles must be 

locked and chained. Bicycles may not be ridden (a) by anyone else or (b) in the school grounds. 

Helmets MUST be worn and left with the Student Services during the day. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

The school has an active Workplace Health and Safety Committee. This Committee compromises 

representatives from staff, students and the P&C. In the interests of safety for all, 

parents/caregivers collecting students from the school are to refrain from driving into school 

driveways and car parking areas. 

BULLYING 

No type of bullying or harassment is acceptable at Cavendish Road State High School. 

Students engaging in this behaviour will, in the first instance, be counselled and will amend their 

behaviour. If this anti-social behaviour continues, he/she will be severely penalised, including 

suspension or exclusion. All students in year 8 participate in an Anti-Bullying program. 

SMOKING 

Smoking is forbidden in all government buildings and attracts a maximum penalty of a $1500 fine. 

Students who break this rule are also liable to suspension from school. 

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES 

An emergency evacuation will be sounded by a continuous siren and/or a portable alarm. 

When the EMERGENCY EVACUATION SIGNAL is heard students must: 

� depart the school buildings and move to the assembly points. 

� leave books and equipment in rooms and bags in port racks. 

� walk swiftly to the oval under the strict supervision of their teacher. 

� walk around the perimeter of the buildings and not underneath. 

� consult maps which are displayed in every room (if needed). 

� assemble in their class group and report to their teacher where a roll will be taken. 

If an emergency evacuation signal is heard during breaks or before/after school students are to 

report to House Assembly Points (with their bags): 

HARPUR - Assembly Point A 

JOHNSON - Assembly Point B 

PAGE - Assembly Point C 

HARROP - Assembly Point D 

Students are to remain at the Assembly Point until the usual “All Clear” signal is sounded. 

In the event of a fire/bomb threat after school, students left in the school grounds are to leave the 

school via the nearest gate/entrance which does not necessitate walking under or near buildings.

EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES 

When the foghorn is sounded to indicate an EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN: 

� Students are to stay in the room with the class teacher. 

� Teachers will close and lock (where possible) doors and windows and students and 

teachers will get down on the floor, out of sight as much as possible (preferably under 

desks). 

� Students are to remain as silent and calm as possible until the “all clear” sounds. 

� Students out of class should move to the closest classroom/office. 

� Classes on the oval are to move to the far side of the oval or to the closest safe haven. 

� Students are NOT to use mobile phones. 

� The “all clear” (a continuous sounding of the foghorn) and/or an announcement will be 

made to inform staff and students when the threat or danger is over. 

ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROCEDURES 

Whilst it is acknowledged that students bring mobile phones to school, 

students/parents/guardians and caregivers are reminded that no liability will be accepted by 

the school in the event of the loss, theft or damage of any device unless it can be 

established that the loss, theft or damage resulted from the school’s negligence. 

Students who need to bring mobile phones to school may deposit them at Student Services for 

safe keeping during the day. Students who have a genuine need to access their mobile phone 

may do so before or after school, or during recess and lunch breaks. 

It is acknowledged that, in some circumstances, mobile phones and technology with the capacity 

to record digital images, can be appropriately incorporated into the learning program. 

To accommodate this, the following set of procedures provides guidelines for the appropriate 

use of mobile phones and digital devices during school hours. 

All mobile phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight whilst a 

student is on school grounds. 

Permission must be sought from a teacher before any recording or photographing occurs. 

Students who misuse mobile phones or any electronic devices will have them confiscated. 

Students may then collect the item from the office at the conclusion of the day. A Friday afterschool 

detention will immediately result from the confiscation of such an item. 

Where a student repeatedly fails to comply with these regulations, the matter will be treated as 

wilful disobedience and serious consequences will apply. 

Digital photographic devices are not to be used anywhere a normal camera would be 

considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets. 

Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who photographs or films other individuals 

without their consent or who sends harassing or threatening messages while at school or during 

school hours. 

Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who is found using a mobile phone/digital 

device including programmable calculators to cheat in exams or assessments. 

These guidelines also apply to students during school excursions, camps and extracurricular 

activities. 

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UNIFORMS AND DRESS STANDARDS 

The Cavendish Road State High School Parents’ & Citizens’ Association has determined the 

policy of the wearing of school uniform. FORMAL UNIFORMS are worn to and from school every 

day except Wednesday, when full sports uniform may be worn. When Physical Education classes 

require the wearing of the sports’ uniform, students will change before class and change back into 

their formal uniform at the end of the class. 

All aspects of the uniform are to be well maintained, clean and, where applicable, recently 

ironed. 

JEWELLERY 

� A wristwatch may be worn. 

� One SMALL earring (stud or sleeper) in each ear, placed in the ear lobe is permissible. 

� No stretchers or spacers are permitted. 

� No other visible body piercing is allowed, such as nose, chin, eyebrow, tongue studs or rings 

(including clear plastic ones). 

� The wearing of office bearer and school badges is encouraged. 

MAKEUP 

The wearing of make-up is not permitted. 

NAIL POLISH 

Nail polish is not permitted. Decorated nails are also not permitted. 

HAIR 

Hair must not be dyed in unnatural colours and must be neatly styled – not in the student’s face. 

Hair which is longer than shoulder length must be tied back for both boys and girls. 

School green or white ribbons are optional. 

Boys must be clean shaven. 

SUN SAFE 

In 2012, ALL YEAR 8 students are required to wear the casual school hat with the sport uniform 

at all times, except inside buildings. 

The sport hat is available and recommended for all other year levels. 

The formal school hat is currently under review. 

FORMAL UNIFORM SHOES 

Please note that black college leather polished shoes with black laces are 

required to be worn with the formal uniform. (Please refer to the picture for 

acceptable black college leather shoes.) 

SHORT TERM UNIFORM PROBLEMS 

When a student has a problem with the uniform code, he/she must bring a note from a 

parent/guardian and contact the Year Co-ordinator before school to obtain a Uniform Pass. 

Detentions will be given to students who do not conform and have not obtained a pass. Persistent 

offenders of the dress code may be suspended from normal classes.

GIRLS’ FORMAL UNIFORM 

(Items indicated with an * need to be purchased from the school uniform shop.) 

ITEM DETAILS HOW/WHEN WORN 

*BLOUSE: White over-blouse with short sleeves, button 

opening at the centre front and soft gathers into a 

semi-fitted band. A wide roll collar is attached to a 

V-neckline. A spade pocket is embroidered with 

the school monogram. 

*TIE: Bottle green tie – attachable to the blouse. 

Year 12 students wear a striped school tie. 

*SKIRT: A-line bottle green skirt with 3 hip-stitched pleats 

either side of the centre front and centre back, and 

a side zipper opening. 

SOCKS: White socks. Anklet socks are not permitted with 

the formal uniform. 

STOCKINGS: Black full length stockings – not knee-hi stockings. 

SHOES: Black college leather polished shoes with black 

laces. Non-leather sports shoes/slip-on 

shoes/contemporary urban design shoes from the 

likes of Nike or Globe are NOT permitted. 

(Canvas shoes do not conform to Workplace 

*LONG PANTS: 

HAIR 

ACCESSORIES 

HEAD 

SCARVES: 

Health & Safety requirements.) 

Bottle green polyester gabardine 

(Available on order from the Uniform Shop.) 

Plain bottle green or white. 

Plain bottle green or white – no decorations or 

tassels. 

Top button must be done up. 

Blouses need to be of an 

appropriate size which does not 

allow the mid-riff to be seen 

when arms are raised. 

The blouse is not worn tightly. 

A school badge secures the tie. 

The finished length is below the 

knee. 

Skirts are worn on the waist. 

Socks need to be large enough 

so that they do not look like an 

anklet sock. 

Can be worn with formal uniform 

only. 

Laces are to be tied with a bow 

at the top. The backs must 

always be firm to support the 

heel. Shoes must be in good 

order and polished at all times. 

Optional for terms 2 and 3. Can 

only be worn with the formal 

blouse. 

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BOYS’ FORMAL UNIFORM 



SHIRT: 

*Bottle green short sleeved shirt open necked, with 

white facings on collar and sleeve. 

Year 12 students are permitted to wear a plain 

white long sleeved business shirt with the striped 

school tie. 

UNDER SHIRT: A plain BOTTLE GREEN or WHITE T-shirt ONLY 

can be worn under the shirt. 

TROUSERS/ 

SHORTS: 

College grey tailored short or college grey long 

trousers. 

It must be worn tucked into 

shorts or trousers. The collar 

must be turned down. 

It must be worn tucked into 

shorts or trousers. The collar 

must be turned down. The 

sleeves must not be rolled up 

above the elbows. The knot 

of the tie must cover the top 

button. 

The under shirt must only be 

visible at the collar of the 

formal shirt. It must not 

extend below the formal shirt 

sleeve. 

Shorts and trousers must be 

worn with the belt described 

below. 

SOCKS: Long grey socks with school colour tops. Top of sock must be turned 

over appropriately and be 

worn below the knee. Garters 

must be used if long socks 

BELT: Plain grey or black belt with a plain buckle. 

SHOES: Black college leather polished shoes with black 

laces. Non-leather sports shoes/slip-on 

shoes/contemporary urban design shoes from the 

likes of Nike or Globe are NOT permitted. 

(Canvas shoes do not conform to Workplace 

Health & Safety requirements.) 

are not self-supporting. 

Shorts or trousers are worn 

with the belt. 

Laces are to be tied with a 

bow at the top. The backs 

must always be firm to 

support the heel. Shoes must 

be in good order and 09802 

polished at all times.

BOYS’ and GIRLS’ SPORTS UNIFORM 



*SHORTS: Bottle green purchased from the Uniform Shop. 

(Girls have the option of wearing a bottle green 

perma-pleated wrap around netball skirt.) 

*SHIRT: Bottle green polo shirt with a lateral white strip with 

CAV RD on it purchased from Uniform Shop. 

SOCKS: Plain white or Cavendish Road white sports socks 

which are available at the Uniform Shop. 

SHOES: Low cut lace-up joggers which are predominantly 

white or predominantly black. 

Fluorescent laces are not permitted. 

To be worn at a length that 

finishes at the top of the 

knee. 

Shirt is not tucked in. 

Laces are to be tied with a 

bow. 

Shoes must be clean and in 

good order. 

Boots are not acceptable. 

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ WINTER CLOTHING – optional 



*JUMPER: Pullover – bottle green with white stripes on the 

neck. 

*JACKET: Bottle green with white trim (available from uniform 

shop). 

*BLAZER: Bottle green with monogram on pocket. 

*TRACKPANTS: Bottle green school trackpants with white pin 

stripes. 

*SCARVES: Bottle green scarf with white monogram. 

Jumper is to be worn at the 

wrist and must be in good 

condition. Sleeves are not to 

be pulled over the hands. 

Can be worn with either the 

formal or sports’ uniform. 

Worn with the formal 

uniform. 

Worn over the sports shorts. 

Worn around the neck. 

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ORIENTATION DAY 

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SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR YEAR 8 STUDENTS 

An orientation day for Year 8 students in 2012 will be held on Tuesday 29 November 2011. 

WEEK 1 DAY 1 

On Day 1 Year 8 students attend at the Hall at 8.45 am (Monday, 23 January, 2012) and are introduced to 

Administration, Heads of Department and Pastoral Care teacher/s. They then follow an orientation 

program for the day. 

Senior leaders also attend on the first day (these are Year 12 students who assist with Year 8 classes). 

The only requirements for these first days are notebook, pen, hat and LUNCH. 

WEEK 1 DAY 2 

Students will be allocated to their classes and will follow their new timetable. 

PARENT NIGHT 

A Year 8 Parent Night will be held on Tuesday 7 February to enable parents to meet teachers and find 

out about work in each subject. 

YEAR 8 CAMP 

Year 8 camp will be held in the week 13 to 17 February. Details will be provided early in the 2012 school 

year.

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