Indooroopilly State High School - Education Queensland

MT GRAVATT HIGH SCHOOL50 TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATIONS3/4 SEPTEMBER 2010All past and present students, staff and parentsare invited to attend the 50 th Anniversarycelebrations of Mt Gravatt High School beingheld on the 3rd and 4th September 2010.On Friday 3 September there will be OpenSchool celebrations from 1:00pm to 9:00pmand on Saturday there will be a “50 th AnniversarySoiree” from 7:00pm at Pacific Golf Club,Carindale.For further information email: 50thanniversary@mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au,phone 32915222 or visit www.mtgravattshs.eq.edu.auFLU SEASON REMINDERWith winter truly upon us it is a good time toremind students, parents and the school communitynot to be complacent about flu as it is ahighly contagious and serious disease.Symptoms include sudden fever, dry cough,muscle aches and pains, fatigue, headache,sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose.If your child has flu-like symptoms, the followingis advised:• Keep your child at home; don’t send themto school.• Avoid letting them visit aged care facilitiesand hospitals, if possible, so that theydon’t pass the infection to others who maybe at risk of complications.• Ensure your child washes their handsregularly with soap and water or uses adisinfectant wipe or sanitiser gel.• Encourage them to always cough into atissue.• Make sure they dispose of tissues quickly.• Use soap and water to keep surfaces suchas door handles, kitchen bench tops,phones and toys clean.• Ensure they drink plenty of fluids and getlots of rest.Paracetamol is useful for a fever, but pleaseconsult your GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 2584) if you are concerned about their symptoms.Remember, hygiene is the key to reducing therisk of spreading or catching the flu.For more information contact QueenslandHealth on 13 43 25 84.TERTIARY STUDY OPTIONSFOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDThe latest publication mapping the many options betweenTAFE and university shows that tertiary pathways are a‘two-way street’.The new TAFE and university pathways – getting thecredit you deserve publication is now available.The guide lists credit transfer arrangements between 13TAFE institutes and 11 universities across Queensland,which can help reduce study time.It also lists dual awards, where you or your child couldstudy at TAFE and university jointly.Many university graduates also top up their skills at TAFEand take advantage of the Recognition of Prior Learningprocess.Practical examples, Adult Tertiary Preparation programinformation and key contacts make this booklet an invaluableguide for parents and students.Get an online copy by visiting the TAFE websitewww.tafe.qld.gov.au (publications link) or a hard copy bycontacting your local TAFE institute.Contact details are on www.tafe.qld.gov.au or via telephone1300 30 8233.INDOOROOPILLY SHS REUNION 1980I am trying to organise a reunion for the class of 1980 onSaturday, November 6, at 7.00pm at the Royal ExchangeHotel, High Street Toowong.If you would like any further information,please contact me on07 5448 3947 or emailhbcreative@gmail.comThank you.Helen BarberThe MAXXSun 19 Sep 2010 - Thu 23 Sep 2010 -$280 GST free (incl trans)This camp is for: Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Co-Ed)(Alexandra Headlands)Brisbane South West & IpswichThe MAXX '10 is an adrenaline charged week full of heapsof activities, electives and surprises to MAXXimise yourSeptember Holidays. Spend a week away at the beautifulSunshine Coast with your mates. Electives include LaserForce, Go-Karting, Surfing, 10 Pin Bowling, Extreme Fishing,Shopping, heaps of time at the beach and a DanceParty with the works. Experience awesome community,meet great people, and ponder some of life's big questionsall while living life to the MAXX!Regards ChaplainPh: 3327- 831821