Deception Bay SHS Newsletter - Term 3, week 5.

Principal address

Term 3 has seen a positive and very productive beginning. Students and staff have quickly re-established a focus on learning to support student outcomes through classroom norms and expectations along with high quality curriculum and pedagogy.

Semester 1 Achievement Outcomes

 So pleased to report that the learning outcomes from Semester 1 continued to be of a very high standard.

These outstanding results are directly as a result of initiatives such as the “Curriculum Clarity” project and the commitment and professionalism of staff to work in partnership with students to achieve the best result possible.

Students at Deception Bay SHS have the benefit of having the support of “Bump it up walls” (BIUW) to help clarify what is required to achieve a successful result for them. A Facebook video provided some insight into the BIUWs and how they assist students. Additionally, a comprehensive Case Management system of tracking student progress and intervention where required ensures our students are well supported.

Facilities news

The new Health Precinct building, and staff carpark are progressing well, with both projects taking shape as the photos below illustrate.

The Deception Bay SHS School Opinion Survey is now open, responses can be entered until 16th August. Your opinions matter, and we want to hear them! Please take a moment to complete this quick survey and share your thoughts. An email was sent on the 22nd July to all parent/caregivers. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our school, creating a positive and nurturing educational experience for everyone. The more Parents/Carers voices we hear, the better our school can become. To have your say, check your email for an invitation from the Department of Education titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2024. Can’t find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven’t received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.

Finally, this term will see a number of important information sessions for carers and students at all year levels. Our Junior Secondary Expo will provide important information for prospective year 7 parents, whilst year 9 and 10 students will be completing their SET plans that will provide important pathways guidance into the senior years.

Year 8 updates

Our Year 8 classes have been back on monitoring booklets this term. Each class are working towards class targets and as a cohort, working to decrease the number of behaviour incidents for the term. The class who has shown the most improvement at the end of the term will receive a reward. Congratulations to 8A who were the winning class for Term 2.

General reminders:

Uniform

• Non-school jumpers are not permitted under any circumstances. Non-school jumpers will be confiscated to the office if worn.
• Undershirts are not permitted under the general or formal uniform shirts.
• Monday - full formal uniform (shirt, pants/skirt, tie, black shoes). Students are not permitted to wear the school tracksuit pants, however can wear plain black dress pants on Monday.
• If your child is not wearing their formal uniform for any reason, please provide them with a note or contact the school. Students will be issued with a uniform detention if they do not have a uniform pass.

If you require any assistance with purchasing new uniforms or a school jumper, please reach out to myself or Kate Allen.

Learning Equipment

Students are required to bring a bag every day, with a pencil case, school diary, books and phone pouch with their phone locked inside. This ensures students are prepared for learning every day, every lesson.

Attendance

Our school attendance goal is 90%+ and we encourage students to aim high.

If your child is absent, please contact the school in the morning or respond to the absenteeism text so that your child's absence is accounted for.

Metropolitan Finals: Round 2 Teams​

Congratulations to the following Deception Bay Winter Sport teams who are currently on top of the ladder for South District winter sport and will compete against schools outside of our district for a spot in the Metropolitan Finals. ​

Good luck to the following teams: ​

• Open Boys Basketball v Kedron SHS​
• Open Boys Volleyball v Aviation SHS​
• Year 8 Boys Volleyball v The Gap SHS​
• Year 8 Boys Rugby League v Wavell SHS​
• Year 9 Girls Rugby League v Redcliffe SHS​

Performing Arts Camp

In Week two, 103 of the Performing Arts students attended the Performing Arts Camp in Coolum. Students in Drama Troupe, Dance Troupe, Voices of the Bay, Instrumental Music and Tech Crew worked together in ensemble rehearsals, team building activities and industry workshops to continue skill and technical development. Students thoroughly enjoyed the workshops by local Brisbane industry experts and worked incredibly well together. Highlights included the scavenger hunt, great food, team bonding, the sunrise beach walk and working in their ensembles. Thanks to all the students and teachers involved with making this a memorable experience.

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District Athletics Carnival​

On Thursday 1st and 2nd of August, Deception Bay sent 10 students across Year 7-12 to compete in the District Athletics Carnival to compete for a spot in the Regional Athletics team. Our students had great success across the two days, with multiple students earning a spot on the podium. Well done to all students involved.​

• Gloria: 1st Discus, 2nd Shot Put, 2nd Triple Jump, 2nd 200m, 3rd Long Jump and 3rd Javelin and runner up Age Champion (16 years girl)​
• Arya: 1st Discus and 2nd Shot Put​
• Elizabeth: 2nd 100m​
• Latu: 2nd Shot Put​
• Oliver: 3rd Long Jump.​

Nudgee Beach Year 9 Excursion

During Week 2, Year 9 Science students visited the Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre.

This excursion was directly related to their Year 9 assessment for the term, providing students with a hands-on learning experience about mangroves, local ecosystems, and environmental impacts. Activities included a boardwalk in the mangroves, fishing, data collection, and yabby pumping. The day concluded with an educational session about carpet pythons, where students had the opportunity to pet the snake!

All students behaved exceptionally well, showed respect, and represented the school admirably with genuine curiosity.

Senior Schools Cup Volleyball​

Next week, on Friday 9th August to Sunday 11th August, our Year 11 Boys Volleyball team will travel to the Gold Coast to compete in the largest competition for Volleyball in Southeast Queensland. Keep an eye out on the schools Facebook page for regular updates over the weekend. Good Luck to the Year 11 Boys Division 2 team. ​​

Junior Secondary Expo - Year 7 Enrolments 2025

Our Annual Junior Secondary Expo is fast approaching!  It will be held on Wednesday 21st August, from 3.00pm. Current Year 6 students and their parents from all schools within our enrolment catchment area who intend to enrol at Deception Bay SHS should attend this event.

The afternoon will consist of:

• School tour
• School information presented by our Principal – Mr Goldy Sodhi
• An enrolment interview.

Please bring your child’s birth certificate, proof of address and 2 forms of Identification on the day. These need to be sighted by school staff in order to complete the enrolment process. School staff will be present to discuss the Student Resource Scheme and signing up to QParents. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into our school community.

Bookings are essential. Please book here: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70708

Sport Spotlight​ - Sports Edition

Congratulations to the following students who have been involved in representative sport recently (district, state or nationals). We are proud of your dedication and commitment. ​

• Alyssa represented Queensland in National Softball Tournament and also participated in the Australian Institute of Sport u16 Softball Australian Camp​
• Leilani and Shiloh participated in Australian Institute of Sport u16 Softball Australian Camp​
• Caleb was selected into the RISE U15 Brisbane North Team and played the Curtain Raiser match before Game 3 State of Origin​
• Ayra was selected into the 11-12 District Rugby League Team​
• Charlotte and Malakai selected in the Brisbane Marlins OzTag Team.​

Staff Spotlight​ - Sports Edition

Congratulations to our Deputy Principal, Mr Darrell Crimson, who will represent Australia at the World Multisport Duathlon Championships in Townsville on 16th August. The duathlon event involves running 5km, riding 20 km then running again for 2.5km. 

Mr Crimson also recently competed in the Queensland Duathlon State Championships in Toowoomba and placed 1st in his age division. Not bad for an old bloke.

Celebrating NAIDOC 2024

Keep the Fire Burning – Blak, Loud and Proud was the theme of NAIDOC this year. Our school community was treated to a loud and proud display of Aboriginal Culture at our whole school assembly with Uncle Kerry leading our Deadly Dancers. In addition to the Welcome dance, students performed the Fire Dance; Aboriginal culture is alive and celebrated at our school.

Members of our school community addressed the whole school assembly and gave us insights into their interpretation of the NAIDOC theme. The school also engaged in Learning for Life (LFL) lessons to explore the theme and the significance and importance of NAIDOC to Australian society. Aunty Yvonne, Yvett, Raymond, Isabella and Tachan were awarded DBay NAIDOC Awards for their achievement and contributions to our school to Keep the Fire Burning.

The painted tote bags with the theme emblazoned on them were a real hit with the students; most students took their bags home. Thanks to Miss Shaw for her design of the Tote bag. Students also decorated clay tiles and beads that will be threaded together as mobiles or a single drop thread. The touch football games were extremely popular and saw some remarkable tries scored. Another highlight of the week was the Bush Tukka lunch prepared by hospitality classes and served through the Bay Café. For three Baycoin students received a feed of Roo Stew, Lemon Myrtle Chicken, Sop-sop and damper. Thank you to Mrs Cruden for co-ordinating the whole school event and Ms Drysdale, Mrs Leighton, Ms Burtenshaw, Mrs Stickler for managing their classes to prepare and cook the food, and to Aunty Deb for her damper making expertise.

Our very busy NAIDOC concluded with an Elders’ Lunch where members from our community who support our school and students were acknowledged and thanked; all attendees received a “Keep the Fire Burning” tote bag painted by students during the week. Mrs Cruden’s classes prepared a delicious lunch that focused on traditional ingredients. Thanks for everyone who participated in some way to making this DBay NAIDOC week the best we have ever had.

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Volleyball Development Program

BOSL Volleyball​

Currently Deception Bay SHS has entered 6 teams into BOSL Volleyball this Term. BOSL Volleyball is an external competition with over 60 teams across 3 age groups. All age groups are split into two pools (except for Juniors). These pools crossover in Week 8 for finals. ​
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Currently Deception Bay is doing extremely well across all age groups. ​

• Open Boys are currently 3rd in Pool 1​
• Open Girls are currently 1st in Pool1​
• Intermediate Boys are currently 5th in Pool 2​
• Intermediate Girls (1) are currently 1st in Pool 2​
• Intermediate Girls (2) are currently 6th in Pool 1​
• Junior Boys are currently 1st​.

BOSL games occur every Monday and Thursday from 3:35pm – 6:00pm.

We would like to extend our thanks to the coaches Mr Lait, Miss Hall-Stocker and Mr Flanders for putting in the extra time to give students this opportunity to play.​

SET Plan - Current Year 9 and 10 Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE!

SET Planning days are essential for a student's career education journey, ensuring they stay on track for success in their senior secondary years, post-school education, and work. Through this process, students identify their learning goals and are supported in developing their SET plan.

A 30-minute interview with students currently in Year 9 and 10, parents/caregivers, and a school representative will discuss subject options for their next year’s senior schooling.

Bookings for SET Plan interviews will be open in Week 6!

Year 9 and 10 parents/caregivers will receive email notifications from Compass when bookings are open which will include more information.

We recommend downloading the Compass app for easier management of bookings and to follow your child's progress.

Stay tuned and get ready for an exciting future!

2024 Student Resource Fees

We would like to remind you that Student Resource Fees are due now. These fees are essential for maintaining access to the various resources and services provided by Deception Bay SHS, including library services, technology support, and other academic tools.

To ensure your child continues to benefit from these resources without interruption, please make your payment as soon as possible. Payments can be made through QParents app, BPoint or at the school administration office.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the payment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Finance department.

To view what the Student Resource Fee is for your child's year level you can visit our website:

https://deceptionbayshs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/payments