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Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 4 of 15Student AchievementsWe have a number of outstanding student achievements to celebrate and recognise this fortnight.We are proud of the diverse range of achievements of our students and are excited to celebrate withthem.• We were very pleased to receive an email from a city commuter recently who was impressed by ourstudents’ politeness as they offered their seats on the train to adults. It’s nice to hear such positivefeedback.• Congratulations to Y.Chen who was recently awarded an Australian Guild of Music EducationNational Award for her piano exam.• We’re thrilled to advise that following auditions for the 2011 Creative Generation Excellence Awardsin Instrumental Music, the following students have been awarded a 2011 Musically OutstandingStudent (MOST) scholarship:--A.Farrell (Cello), A.Rai (Clarinet), B.Kim (Cello), C.Hanson (Cello), C.McIntyre (Bassoon),D.Trigger (Clarinet), E.Buys (Flute/Piccolo), E.Newham (French Horn), J.Gregan (Oboe),J.Pendrith (Clarinet), L.Hawkins (Percussion - tuned and untuned), L.Holloway (Violin),M.Collier-O’Boyle (Violin), N.Free (Double Bass) and V.Mylrea (Alto Saxophone).--Congratulations to all these students.• Over the Easter break, the 2011 Australian Age Swimming Championships were held in Adelaide.Congratulations to A.Gough who won a gold medal and is now the Australian Champion in 12-13years boys 100m breaststroke, won a bronze medal in 12-13 years boys 200m breaststroke and wasa finalist and finished 5th in 12-13 years boys 200m Individual Medley.• M.Gock won a bronze medal in the 12-13 years girls 100m breaststroke at these Championshipsand other State High students who performed well included T.Rull, O.Breakwell, K.Borgeaud-Moo,D. Taylor and K.Mills. Congratulations to all the State High students who participated in theseChampionships.• Congratulations to K.Winter on her selection in the South East Queensland Under 15 School Girls’Futsal Team which will compete in September.• Congratulations to J.Kumar, A.McSkimming and J.Cuminao for their selection in the Met East Under19 Football Team.• Well done to L.Brown who played the Last Post and the Rouse for Enoggera State School’s ANZACDay Ceremony. We’re told she did a wonderful job.• Congratulations to S.Sedgman on his selection in the Met East Squash Team which will competein May.• Congratulations to T.Ellyatt and A.Tuala on their selection in the Met East Girls’ Under 19 NetballTeam which will compete in May.• Congratulations to B.Brew on being awarded a four week educational exchange in Germanythrough the Educational Exchange Service of the Federal Republic of Germany.• Congratulations to N.Borgeaud-Moo and A.Kudziela on their selection in the Met East Under 15Girls’ Volleyball Team which will compete in May.• Congratulations to the 140 students who participated and earned house points in the 3.3 km BSHSCross Country Interhouse Championship which was held in Musgrave Park before the Easter break.L.Young was a convincing winner of the girls’ race in another course record (11m51). The boys’ raceproved to be ‘a real day out’ for the Cook brothers who blitzed the field. Seventeen year old B.Cookran a course record of 10m 28s while brother L.Cook broke the 14 years record with a time of 10m42s.Issue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 5 of 15--Age Group winners were13 years - S.Smith L.Bell14 years - C.Pearce L.Cook15 years - N.Assefa N.Buckley16 years - L.Young A.Other-Gee17 years - B.Mebrahtu B.Cook--House Points were4th - Birdwood3rd - Monash2nd - Glasgow1st - Allenby79 points111 points121 points211 points• The girls’ Composite District Cross Country was held at Minnippi on April 13. A large number of BSHSstudents qualified to run in the Met East Regional Trial on May 11 at Capalaba and we congratulatethe following students who qualified:13 Girls – S.Smith (1st), M.Scroope, Z.Eason-Coutts, E.Najdovski, X.Taylor-Rolls14 Girls – C.Pearce (1st), L.Waldie (3rd), S.Harvey15 Girls – N.Assefa (1st ), R.Pearce (2nd), R.Dadey(3rd), K.Pearce, A.Johnson16 Girls – L.Young (1st), E.O’Neill, N.Brown, N.Branjerdporn17 Girls – L.Blick (2nd), H.Barranger, L.Franz, T.De Silva18 Girls – C.Dinon (2nd)Congratulations to all of these students.If you are aware of any other achievements that we should recognise, please do not hesitate to adviseus via email the.principal@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.auPast Student NewsMR Wade HayneS, EXECutive PrinCIPALEmma BarrettImpressive news of past student, Emma Barrett, who graduated from State High in 2003. As a youngAustralian, she has spent the past five years travelling the world chasing her dreams. After graduatingfrom State High, she trained in a full-time dance program, moved to Sydney to continue her dance/musical theatre training then gained work on cruise ships as a singer/dancer in productions shows,travelling through Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific Islands, Hawaii, Tahiti, Alaska and Canada.Her dream, since the age of 15, was to dance at the Moulin Rouge. Initially gaining a contract at asmaller cabaret called La Nouvelle Eve, she finally gained a contract to dance at the Moulin Rouge andcompleted a one year contract before taking a year off to travel the world, visiting family in Australia,followed by 14 other countries on five different continents.Now Emma is living in New York and has just completed her training with one of the best theatre actingschools in New York City - the Atlantic Acting School. Our best wishes go to Emma whose dream is nowto gain a working visa for the USA.If you are aware of any interesting news of past students, we would be pleased to hear about them.Please email to the.principal@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.auMR Wade HayneS, EXECutive PrinCIPALIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 6 of 15Student VoiceYear 12: Powering forwardWinter sport has commenced. Rejoice! Term 2 is underway and with all its history and close ties withGPS and QGSSSA sport, this is a very exciting term for our school. Rugby and football respectively arepreparing for a hard-fought season ahead, with the First XV holding premiership aspirations again. Thisterm only runs for nine weeks, and we are already through three. To every student of State High, Iapplaud you if you are in a sporting team this term and I encourage you to be if you are not. Term 2usually holds great significance in the culture and history of this great school, and we will make sure itdoes not cease.Although this is the shortest term of the year, it is critical that we, as a student body, maintain ourstandards in all facets of the school. Keep pushing forward with your schoolwork, work hard to engrossyourself in the many co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities that you have whilst attending thisinstitution. Maintain our standards at school events, particularly at other schools and on Saturdays atFursden Road, and just as importantly within our own school.As all of you should be aware, the Prefects are currently running an Anti-Litter Campaign to stave off theeffect that rubbish has on our school. If every student co-operates, we shall all work more harmoniously,and as Mr Haynes has explained, there will be rewards for continued improvement.To every student and parent, let’s keep moving forward. The school year is well underway, but do nothalt improvement, Strive to better yourself in this upcoming term, work towards your respective reportcards, and work hard for yourself, your team mates and your school at every sporting and music event.The Prefect body looks forward to helping out each student, and providing help wherever possible. Let’skeep powering forward!P&C AssociationG.Whitton, SCHOOl vice-CaptainThe General MeetingThe P&C General Meeting for May has been brought forward to Monday, May 23 at 7.00pm in D Block.It would be great to see some new faces, so please come along and see what we are on about. Ofparticular interest will be Mr Haynes’ report from recent student and teacher focus groups.Panayiri Car ParkingWeekend of May 21 and 22Help! Volunteers NeededThe annual Greek Community Festival is on again and the P&C intend to fund raise by operating twoof the school’s car parks from 1.00pm to 6.00pm on Saturday May 21 and from 9.00am to 6.00pm onSunday May 22. Please consider giving up a couple of hours to help the school by putting your name onthe roster. Please email to pandc.2003@gbn.eq.edu.au or phone the P&C Office on 3291 4173.Appointment of an AuditorThe BSHS P & C Executive Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest from within the school communityfor a qualified person to carry out the 2011 Audit.To be appointed, the External Auditor must hold one of the following qualifications:1. Accountancy practice/Independent CPA/CA.2. Public Servant (with necessary maturity & financial experience).3. 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, pleasesend through a short submission detailing your relevant qualifications, any previous experience andcontact details so that we can further discuss the scope and cost of the work.Issue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 7 of 15Please direct your submission to:Mr Brett JeppesenTreasurer of the BSHS Parents & Citizens Associationc/- PO Box 5253, West End Q 4101or by e-mail on pandc.2003@gbn.eq.edu.au90th AnniversaryHopefully by now you would have either read about or seen the signs promoting BSHS 90th Anniversarycelebrations.Not only will this be an opportunity to show off our school to the wider community, it will also providean opportunity for us to do some much needed fundraising.The school grounds will be open from 8am until 5pm and during that time we will be opening bothcanteens to provide morning tea, lunch and afternnoon tea.We are seeking assistance from our parent body - to serve at the canteens, help with the BBQs.We are also asking if there is anyone out there who may be able to assist with coffee carts. We’ll beneeding two for the day. So if you know of anyone or you operate such a business we would like to hearfrom you.Please contact Aphrodite Nichles by email: aphrodite.57@hotmail.com or 0407 235 260.Win a Fully Installed 1.5 KW Solar PV SystemTime is running out to win a fully installed solar generation system valued at $8107 including GST. Toqualify for Government rebates, the system has to be installed by June 30.Tickets are $5.00 each and can be obtained by:• Calling the P&C office (3291 4173)• Dropping into the Vulture Street Canteen• Attending the Rugby/Football home games at Fursden Road on May 14 and May 21.School Community NewsThe Abbey Medieval FestivalMr Phil Monroe, Executive Manager - BSHS P&CThe Festival is seeking senior school student volunteers for their 2011 Festival which is being held inJuly. Volunteers will be provided with food and costumes throughout the day. For further information,please visit their website - http://www.abbeytournament.com, or email your interest tovolcoord@abbeytournament.comThe National Careers and Employment ExpoMS RACHel Muir, VOlunteer COOrdinatOR ASSIStant, ABBey Medieval FEStivalThe National Careers and Employment Expo is coming to Brisbane from May 13 to May 14.Connecting Queensland students with leading business and industry groups, education providers andkey employers, this is an opportunity not to be missed.TAFE Queensland will be among the exhibitors and Year 10 to 12 students and other interested adultsare encouraged to take advantage of this occasion to talk directly with staff about career and trainingoptions.Admission is free.For more information, visit the TAFE website at http://www.tafe.qld.gov.auFor those unable to make it to Brisbane, you can visit the online event via the National Careers andEmployment Expo website at http://www.eocexpo.com.auIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 9 of 15• Multi-vitamins, kids and adult ones (expired are ok)Sporting equipment:Other:• Bean bags• Tether balls• Volleyballs• Kick balls• Ball pumps• Back packs• Cloth bags• Bungy chords-long ones (for hauling wood loads etc.)Upcoming EventsMr Paul Hodges, Coordinator BSHS CaMBOdia ProjectCo-curricular PhotosCo-curricular photos for Term 2 sports and activities will be held in the PAC Foyer on Friday, June 3.The following sports teams and Performing Arts groups are required on this day:• QGSSSA Touch Football• QGSSSA Fencing• QGSSSA Football• QGSSSA Basketball• Performing Arts Groups--Big Band, Stage Band, Senior and Junior Percussion Ensembles, Saxophone Quartet, ClarinetQuartet, Wind Quartet, Trombone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Vocal Ensembles (Boys andGirls) and Theatresports• GPS Rugby (except the First XV)• GPS FootballStudents are required to be in full school uniform for the photos and are responsible for turning up ontime. More specific details will follow with regard to photo sitting times.Year 11 SocialPreparations for the Year 11 Social are now well underway. The event will be held in the Gabba Roomat the Gabba on Thursday, June 23 from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. The Conditions of Attendance Form wasdistributed to Year 11’s last week (also attached at the end of this newsletter) so please read this carefullyand note key dates and times. All students attending the Social must complete a consent form andreturn it to the Student Counter along with payment as soon as possible. Ticket sales close on Tuesday,June 7 and cost $80.00 per student which includes finger food and soft drinks throughout the night.Personalised tickets will be available for collection from Monday, June 20. If any student is interested inbeing on the committee to assist with some event preparation, please liaise with the Year 11 Year LevelCoordinator, Ms Katherine Wall.Ms Kerry MCallister, Events CoordinatorIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 10 of 15Faculty NewsMathematics Department NewsThe Year 8 Interclass Maths competition was held in F Block on Thursday May 5, organised by MrsHeilbronn and compered by Mr Orfanos. Team representatives for 15 Maths classes competed. It wasone of our most exciting competitions, as it came down to a tie for first place between Maths Class Jand Aspire Maths Class A. There was also a tie for second place between Maths Class E and Aspire MathsClass C. The winning team, Maths Class J, was eventually named after five tie breakers.The team representatives receiving trophies are J.Huang and J.Fong.Team members will be consulted about training for a team for the Regional QAMT-ED Q MathsCompetition, which we have won 15 times since 1984, and if successful they’re on to the SE Grand Finalwhich we have won four times in recent years.Humanities Department NewsMs Lynette HeilBROnn, TeaCHerCongratulations to T.Hayward, R.Jones, G.Anderson, I.Thurecht and N.Brown who were selected torepresent Brisbane State High School at the Waterways Alive Student Leadership Training on Friday,June 3 as part of World Environment Day celebrations.These students will engage in a range of catchment and environment-based learning activities led bywaterway, natural environment and city design/planning experts.CompetitionsThe United Nations Youth Association Queensland Round of the Evatt Trophy Competition is beingheld again this year. The competition involves students participating in a Mock Security Council as arepresentative of a specific country. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about the world fromfellow students and to develop views and debating skills in an interactive and ‘real life’ context. TheBrisbane heats are being held on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22.Interested Year 10, 11 and 12 students should see Ms Nicholas in the J Bock staff room by Monday, May16 to register.Year 12 – 2010 FoldersStudents who graduated last year can pick up their folder of Senior Humanities (Geography, ModernHistory, Ancient History, Economics, Politics) work if they leave their name and details at A BlockReception - phone 3291 4111. Once your folder has been located you will be contacted and your workcan be picked up from A Block Reception.Science Department NewsMs RebeCCa NiCHOlas, Acting HOD HumanitiesWhite Water PhysicsThis term in Year 8 Science, we are discovering the role of energy in our lives and the best way toharness energy to work for us.On Wednesday, May 4 - 80 very excited Year 8 Aspire Science students headed off to White Water Worldto spend the day experiencing energy in action. On the way to White Water World, the buses were filledwith lots of talking and wondering about what the day was going to be like, after all it is not every daythat you go to a theme park to learn about physics.Unsure of the relationship between water rides and energy transfer, it did not take us long once we hadarrived to work out the relationship. During out first trip down the BRO ride, our bodies were quick towork out that what we were feeling had everything to do with energy transfer.Issue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 11 of 15On the Blue Ring Octopus ride, we investigated the principles related to velocity and energy conversionon the Super Tube Hydro-coaster. The most popular ride as voted by the students was the GreenRoom.The trip home on the bus was filled with discussion of the formulas and science concepts featured inour excursion booklet, with calculators being passed from seat to seat to check answers.Our trip had been a success, we had experienced Science in action and it was fun.Visual Arts Department NewsA.Hundal, StudentCreate 2011Friday June 17 marks the date of our annual State High ‘CREATE’ art exhibition. It promises to be avisual feast again this year, with exceptional Visual Art and Film and Television works on display fromall year levels. Expect the Art Factory studios to be bursting with paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints,animations and films, and the gardens to come alive with outdoor sculptures, an outdoor cinema, asenior wearable art show and roving performers. It is a night on the State High calendar not to bemissed!!! Hot food and coffee to keep you warm will be on sale throughout the night. Come along andsee what State High Visual Arts have to offer!Storytellers of the Floods Film ProjectEleven lucky senior Film, Television and New Media students had the opportunity to participate in theplanning, filming and editing of a group film for The Storytellers of the Floods project last term. BrisbaneState High, along with Milperra State School, were the only two schools in Brisbane involved in theproject, which was funded by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in Sydney, and itaimed to tell the students’ stories about the floods in Brisbane earlier this year. A screening of the filmswas held on Thursday night, April 28, in the Performing Arts Centre at State High. Congratulations tothe students for their films, and a big thank you to AFTRS Film tutor, Maria Barbagallo, for all of her timeand effort working with our students.Indigenous Awareness Art CampThe Art Sub-Committee is organising an Indigenous Awareness Art Camp to be held at North StradbrokeIsland on August 5 to 7. The camp is open to both indigenous and non-indigenous students, and aimsto promote an awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and art in the area, and to workcollaboratively, experimenting with new sites and new audiences through both digital and traditionalmethods of art making. Visual Arts Head of Department Jessica Wall, School Chaplain, Andrew Foley,and Teacher Aide, Nancy Alick, will be attending the camp. Interested students should see Miss Wall inthe Art block for further information.Art Sub CommitteeIf your student studies Visual Art and you are looking for a way to become further involved in the lifeof the school, the Art department has an Art Sub-Committee, a group of parents who meet regularlyto discuss the running of the Art Factory Gallery, and Visual Art extra curricula programs offered tostudents of State High. Meetings are generally held once a month and I would like to invite otherinterested parents to join in 2011. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 3291 4232 if youwould like to become involved.IT Department NewsMs JeSSica Wall, Acting HOD Visual ArtsEarlier this year and late last year, much work was devoted to the development of the Brisbane StateHigh School Strategic ICT Action Plan for the next five years.An extract of the plan is outlined below:eLearning VisionIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 12 of 15ICT at Brisbane State High School excites students in their learning through the use of technologies thatare engaging, motivational and relevant.Teaching, Learning and Curriculum PrinciplesClassrooms at State High are characterised by:• A variety of learning modes including direct-teaching, inquiry and discovery-based learning anddigital classroom formats.Curriculum at State High is characterised by:--Discerning and ethical use of Information and Communication Technologies to locateinformation, aid in collaborating with others and designing innovative solutions andproducts.--Connection to the world beyond the school.The OverviewWithin the ICT Plan a number of key initiatives will be implemented across the school.These include:• 1:1 Notebook Trial program• Learning Platform selected, developed, staff and students trained• Evaluation of staff, student and parent expectations of ICTs• Teacher Professional Learning Program• Preparation of IT Services to better facilitate support• Installation of High Density Wireless across entire schooleLearning DriversAll school ICT Plans need to link to Education Queensland eLearning Drivers. These drivers are listedbelow and when applied to our school will focus on the key areas of students, curriculum, staff,administration, working environment and network infrastructure.The drivers include:--Working Digitally--Developing Professionals--Enabling Learners--Harnessing the Enterprise Platform (Infrastructure)Issue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 13 of 15Implications for Students and FamiliesIn 2011:A Pilot Notebook Program will be expanded to classes in Year 9 and 10• The purpose of this trial program is to investigate the benefits and challenges faced by students,parents and staff in regard to learning within a 1:1 notebook environmentSocial Emotional Learning (SEL) – Cyber Safety Program• Students will undergo a Cyber Safety induction as part of SEL.Resources• A transition plan from textbooks to e-books will be developed during 2011 – 2012.2011 and beyond:IT Support• Development of a wiki for all students to access and contribute to. This school knowledge base willthen be a repository of information readily available to support users.• Student email contact details will be accessible to staff by class so they can contact students moreeasily.• Learning Platform development so that students are able to access online resources at school andhome via the Internet.• Education program for current Year 8 parents regarding a 1:1 Notebook Program.2012 and beyond:eLearning Levy• Access to above initiatives and support programs.• Streamlined resource fee for parents.• 1:1 learning environment with 24/7 access for Year 9 (2012) and all grades in future years.2013, 2014, 2015• Refinement and expansion of the program to all year level• Investigation and incorporation of emerging technologiesReview and EvaluationAnnual reviews will be conducted to assess:• Student engagement• Teaching and Learning• IT Technical Support• Alignment with Departmental Strategic initiativesIf you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school contact details.Student SupportGuidance Department NewsMr Paul Hodges, HOD Curriculum (Learning Innovation)Year 10 Career ProgramAt present, all Year 10 students are well into the Career Education Program being delivered during SELclasses on a Thursday. The main goal of the Career Education Program is to prepare students to makeinformed choices about future courses and subject selection in Years 11 and 12. Year 10 students havecompleted Career Builder (a software program to increase their career opportunity awareness whilstdeveloping a broader understanding of strengths, preferences and aspirations) and are now examiningIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 14 of 15their top three career pathways. Career Builder produces a comprehensive report (4-8 pages) and wehave encouraged all students to show their report to parents/guardians.Future activities for the Career Education Program includes:• Attendance to the Brisbane Careers and Training Expo (May 13)• University/tertiary presentations (May 19)• Australian Defence Force, police and ambulance presentation (May 26)There will also be two Guidance Officer, HOD Senior Schooling and Vocational Education presentationson June 2 and June 9 to explain thoroughly the senior education and training pathways available inYears 11 and 12.Year 12 Tertiary Applications Program (TAP)Every year, many well qualified applicants miss out on a place at university because of poor preferencing.The Tertiary Applications Program has been has been developed by the BSHS Guidance Office in anattempt to ensure that students make well informed choices about the tertiary programs and campusesavailable to them post school and that they get an offer.In August, Year 12 students will meet with one of the Guidance Officers to discuss their QTAC or tertiarypreferences. Already students have listened to one of a number of QTAC presentations upon returningfrom the mid semester break. At the end of this presentation student were directed where to find acopy of the Tertiary Applications Program on the school’s intranet as well as being emailed a copy of theprogram through their school account.Please note that there will be a parent information night about the QTAC application process in thefuture. We aim to make this a valuable source of information to parents and students in light ofsignificant changes to tertiary admissions in 2012. We will keep students and parents informed ofupcoming presentation dates.UMATThe Undergraduate Medical and Health Sciences Admission Test is used specifically to assist with theselection of students into medicine and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at theuniversities listed on the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) website.UMAT is held once a year only and UMAT 2011 will be held on Wednesday, July 27.Registrations for UMAT2011 are now open via the UMAT website.To find out more information, go to http://umatweb.acer.edu.au.Contact with Guidance OfficersPlease be aware that parents/guardians can speak with or make appointments with a Guidance Officer.Contact details are available on the school’s website:http://www.brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au/index.php?q=phone-directoryChaplain’s ReflectionsGuidance OFFicers, Robyn Drake, Jan Lowis and Nathan MaCPHersonA spectacular gown, royal fanfare, regal suits, bizarre headdresses, a spectacular ceremony, a TaylorSwift song, thousands of security guards and millions of viewers across the earth watching everymoment...To be perfectly honest, I actually didn’t watch the Royal Wedding. Judging by the ratings, I was definitelyin the minority. For all the social changes that have occurred over the past fifty years, it appears thatpeople still love the idea of a fairy tale wedding. It appears that many people still believe in ‘love’ anddream of ‘forever after’. I do sincerely hope that Will and Kate have a wonderful life together. Thechallenge is that for every monolithic wedding that fills the pages of magazines there are also pagesof scandalous affairs and photos of relationships falling apart. Does ‘forever after’ even exist anymore?Whilst relationships are extremely complex and there can be a huge array of reasons for relationshipbreakdown, within celebrity weddings we can see some patterns.Issue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

Brisbane State HighNewsletterPage 15 of 15We are living in a fast food society. If I desire a hamburger, I can get one within a minute. If I wouldlike to listen to an obscure recording, I can locate it on the internet with one search. Our society alsovalues image. This can be seen by the rise in popularity of ‘photoshopping’ photographs to look like anairbrushed model. We are told that if we purchase a new season jacket we will be trendy and hip justlike the ‘people’ portrayed in the advertisements. Even in some relationships a partner can seem likethe perfect ‘accessory’.I personally believe there can be a danger if we view our relationships within the same cultural light.Marriage needs to be deeper than the image of an epic, dream wedding to survive. What happens ifyour partner requires major surgery and doesn’t look like a model anymore? How will you cope if thewealth dries up? The Hollywood scene of an attractive, wealthy, married couple riding off into a stylisedsunset is nice but it is not the basis for a healthy marriage.Marriages that survive are much deeper than a consumerist transaction. If we enter a marriage lookingfor what we can ‘get’, chances are that it will not work. Where does this leave your relationship if yourpartner has an accident requiring personal care for the rest of their life? Relationships are ultimatelydestined to fail if they are built upon our own ‘wants’, image or temporary fulfilment.What is the secret to ‘true love’ and ‘forever after’? I don’t believe that I am qualified to answer. My wifeand I have only been married for nine years and we have a long (and exciting) future ahead of us.I have seen some beautiful examples from couples that I believe were ‘qualified’ (having spent theirentire lives together). My Grandma and Grandpa were a couple that have inspired me even after theypassed away. When they were both in their eighties, Grandma still called him her ‘boyfriend’. Heunderstood and accepted her incredible stubbornness and she lovingly stood beside him as Parkinson’sdisease gradually overtook his body. She loved him even when he couldn’t communicate properly withher. Together they had been through wars, business success and failures and they’d lived to see theirgreat-grandchildren. Through all the joys and lows they still chose to love each other unconditionally.For me personally that represents ‘True Love!’I am sure that we have not finished hearing about Will and Kate. There will be marriage specials on theirlife and many beautiful, photo shoots to come.Will their ‘love’ ultimately win? I think a more relevant question is: ‘What does real ‘love’ mean to you?’and ‘How will this understanding of love impact your relationships?’.Mr Andrew Foley, ChaplainIssue Date: 13 May 2011www.statehigh.com.au/news

90 th Anniversary DinnerAs part of the celebrations for the school’s 90 th Anniversary on July 23 rd 2011, the P&C in conjunction withthe Past Students’ Association are holding a ‘Back to State High’ Dinner. This will be held on the terraceoverlooking the oval and the city. (7.00pm for 7.30pm start). The dinner is open to all past students andparents, current parents, current and past teachers and friends of State High.Former Under Treasurer and Chair of the Queensland Treasury Corporation, Sir Leo Hielscher, AC, who wasa State High student in the 1940s will be the main guest speaker, as well as some other past State Highluminaries.This dinner is in addition to the full day of activities including the rugby and football games on the oval,volleyball, tennis, netball, orchestras, art show, faculty presentations and museum display during the day.NOTES: Please note, this event will be licensed and is therefore open only to guests over the age of 18 years Dress Code – Semi-formal Parking available in Edmondstone Street and Glenelg Street school car parks Best taxi drop off and pick up is in Edmondstone Street RSVP: 17 th June 2011Mark LawDeputy PrincipalPlaces and tables can be booked for this dinner by forwarding payment to the school or by phone: 07 3291 4111.TO:BRISBANE STATE HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS CO-ORDINATORKerry McAllister90 th Anniversary DinnerBrisbane State High SchoolVulture StreetSouth Brisbane Qld 4001Name:90 th Anniversary Dinner – Ticket Price $60.00Welcome drink and cash bar, two course dinnerPlease Circle (To assist with seating arrangements)a. Current Parentb. Past Student - Year of Graduation ____________c. Past Parentd. Current Teachere. Past Teacherf. Friend of State Highg. Group Booking (table of 10: $550) Name: ________________________Number of Tickets Required: _____________Please debit my credit card for the amount of $ :(Circle one) Mastercard / Visa CardNumberExpiry date on Credit Card: / (4 digits)Name of Cardholder:Address of Cardholder:Signature of Cardholder:Date:

2011 YEAR 11 SOCIALCONDITIONS OF ATTENDANCE“The Gabba Room”, The GabbaThursday 23 June 2011, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm sharpThe Year 11 Social is an event designed to provide an opportunity for the Year 11 cohort tosocialise away from the confines of school in a safe setting whilst under the supervision of staff.This is a closed event and therefore only current Year 11 students from BSHS are able to attendthe Social.The venue for the 2011 Year 11 Social is the “The Gabba Room” at The Gabba,Woolloongabba. Entry is from Gate 10 on Stanley Street.Arrival will be from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start. Suggested drop off is Wellington Road, outsideEast Brisbane State School (see map attachment). Students must be collected promptly at 10:30 pm. Students will not be able to leave before 10.30pmFinger food and soft drinks will be served throughout the evening.One room will be devoted to a dance space with DJ while another space will have a jukebox andchill-out area.The deadline for ticket sales is Tuesday 7 th June, 2011 at 3:30 pm. Students in the ticket line atthis time will be served, although forward planning will prevent the possibility of missing out.Ticket price is $80. NB: Late payments will not be accepted.Dress: Smart casual. No jeans, shorts, t-shirts or polo shirts. Students dressed inappropriatelywill not be admitted to the Social and ticket price will not be refunded.Year 11 Social tickets are not transferable or refundable.The school’s Duty of Care covers students once they are inside the venue and does not extendto travel to or from the venue or students’ waiting outside the venue, therefore, it is imperativethat students are collected promptly at the conclusion of the event, at 10:30 pm.Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs prior to and during the social is prohibited. Students considered by staff to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will not beadmitted to the Social. Parents will be contacted to collect students if they arrive at the Year 11Social apparently under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Parents will also be asked to collectstudents if they consume or are found to be in possession of alcohol or drugs at the Year 11Social. School disciplinary action will follow any flouting of this directive.An appropriate level of behaviour is to be maintained at all times. Parents will be contacted andasked to collect students whose behaviour is not suitable.Tickets will be personalised (i.e. have name of holder on the ticket), and are not transferable.Students may collect tickets from M Block reception from Monday 20 June. Tickets will not beavailable immediately upon payment, therefore students should keep receipts in a safe place asproof of purchase.Professional photographers will be present at the Year 11 Social to take portraits, group andcandid pictures during the evening. Should you have any queries, please contact Ms Katherine Wall, Year 11 Year LevelCoordinator, on 3291 4193 or by email – kwall114@eq.edu.au.Wade HaynesExecutive Principal(Student to retain above Conditions section)

(School to receive signed section below)2011 YEAR 11 SOCIALThe Gabba Room, The GabbaThursday 23 June 2011, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm I acknowledge that the taking of, and use of photographs from the Year 11Social will be in accordance with the previously signed Media Consent formheld at Brisbane State High School. I have read and understand the conditions listed above regarding attendanceat the Year 11 Social and I agree to abide by these conditions.Student Name: _________________________________ SEL Class: _______Student Signature: ______________________________Date: ________Parent / Caregiver Name: __________________________________________Parent / Caregiver Signature: _________________________ Date: ________