Calen District State College in Calen, Queensland | Education

Calen District State College

Locality: Calen, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4949 7333

Address: 38 McIntyre Street 4798 Calen, QLD, Australia

Website: https://calendsc.eq.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Reminder: New student free days added to Term 4! In recognition of the outstanding efforts of school staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last two days of the school year, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December, have been declared student free days. Our school will be closed on these days. View the updated school calendar at https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates

25.01.2022 Fathers’ Day Raffle Results 1st Prize Zenith Compressor Valued at $325 (donated By Dobinson Springs Rockhampton) Winner: Jacob Kehl White ticket N6 2nd Prize Recovery Accessories Valued at $160 ... (donated by Opposite Lock Mackay) Winner: Joyce Brown..Blue ticket B39 3rd Cricket Cooler 33L Esky Valued a $135.99 Winner: Shane DurnsfordPink ticket J59 Happy Father's Day!

24.01.2022 PBL Focus of the fortnight Be Responsible - Appropriate use of technology Computers or laptop use:... Only use your own username and password Remember to log-off (computers] or shutdown (laptops) when finished Don’t give out personal information (address, phone number etc.) to websites Games are not to be downloaded to school accounts The internet is to be used for educational purposes only Do not use the internet to annoy or offend others Social media sites are not to be accessed at school Phones: Not for use in class without teacher permission Camera function not to be used at school without teacher permission Inappropriate content is not to be accessed or stored on devices Phones must be handed over if asked for by staff Only appropriate, kind, friendly and safe content should be shared Please do not text parents during a lockdown Calls to parents should go through the office See more

23.01.2022 PBL Focus Be Respectful - Be Friendly Be polite and use your manners... Speak using positive words ‘Fun’ is for everyone Include everyone Use appropriate comments Be courteous Smile. See more

23.01.2022 Athletics Carnival Food Stall Due to current restrictions, parents are unable to attend this year’s athletics carnival. This means the P&C are unable to run the food stall for the day. The secondary student council will come to the rescue and sell some goodies throughout the day.... We are asking parent to kindly donate baked goodies. We will have a table set up at the front of the school for parents to drop off sweets on Wednesday morning. Your support, as always, is appreciated. Prices: Hot Dogs $3 Baked goods 2 for $0.50 Soft drinks- $2 each Water- $1 Don’t forget we will be selling ‘Neptune’ and ‘Mercury’ tattoos for $1 each also.

21.01.2022 Thank you to those parents who have returned their Primary and Secondary excursion forms. If you haven't as yet can you please do so as soon as possible, to allow us to finalise catering and transportation arrangments. Thank you!

21.01.2022 Career Advice Queensland Skills Gateway - Find out more information about occupations, courses and qualifications offered through universities, registered training organisations and agricultural colleges visit: Queensland Skills Gateway website: http://www.skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au/ My future, My choice videos The My future, My choice program consists of a workbook and a series of 4 videos that trace the stages of preparing for employmentfrom getting ready for an int...erview to understanding the job landscape. Visit https://desbt.qld.gov.au//train/career/my-future-my-choice Contact the Department of Employment, Small Bus See more

20.01.2022 PBL Focus for the next fortnight Be Respectful - Be kind . use kind words . play safely . include everyone... . share . protect each other . be a friend . smile. See more

19.01.2022 Would just like to say a huge thank you to the teachers, the teacher-aides, the admin staff, the cleaners and our groundsman because it takes a whole school to accomplish what we have at Calen - thanks guys for making our school great in every way.

18.01.2022 20% Sports and Co-Curricular Group Photo Discount available until 15/09/2020 ONLINE ORDER CODE: 3CN 9W6 NRR Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx... These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 12/08/2020: Different Strokes, Primary Student Council Executive and Representatives, School Captains - Seondary and Primary, Secondary Student Council Executives and Representatives, Sports Captains - Secondary and Primary, Year 12, Year 12 Muck Up, Year 6 and Year 6 Muck Up. You can now purchase these group images at a 20% discount up until the 15/09/2020 at your school's advancedorder site. Important Information: Sports and co-curricular group photos can only be purchased online, DO NOT return payment to your school If your child’s group or team has not yet been photographed and is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are ordered Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school’s advancedorder and your child’s advancedyou photo sites. advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Calen District State College for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money-back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

17.01.2022 The Scholastic Book Fair "Arctic Adventure" is now set up at the end of the year 4/5 classroom. Students can only visit while the class is out of their room. It also needs to operate under Covid-19 guidelines and therefore only children are able to visit. Children were given a brochure which explains the method of payment preferred by Scholastic Book Fairs this year. We can accept cash as well, but have no facility for card payment at school. It's a wonderful selection o...f engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Book fair dates 10/11 to 24/11 Shopping hours - Monday, Thursday and Friday - big lunch time 1.25 pm & Tuesday and Wednesday morning tea 10.30 am. We look forward to seeing your children at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.

17.01.2022 Comp is going ahead here is the updated flyer. Please check the covid 19 section. Tickets will be out shortly

16.01.2022 We are adding some vegetarian options to our canteen menu from late next week. An updated canteen order form is available from https://calendsc.eq.edu.au//documen/canteen-order-form.pdf. Please remember that all hot food orders need to be placed in the canteen box located outside the staffroom on your child’s arrival to school. If you are late to school, please bring to the office. Unfortunately the Vegetarian Dim Sims have been removed as they are not individually packaged.

16.01.2022 A reminder that the year 12s pie drive orders are due at the school office by Thursday 13th of August, 2020. Thank you for your support!

15.01.2022 The P & C are holding a Trivia Night on Saturday 7th of November. Come along and test your knowledge and support your P & C and school!

14.01.2022 Pies are due to be delivered on Tuesday the 25th of August. We have allocated times for parents (year level your youngest child is in) below for you to collect your order. 11.00 am to 11.30 am - Prep Year 4 11.30 am to 12.00 pm - Year 4 Year 7 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm - Year 8 Year 10... 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm -Year 11 and Year 12 Please collect your order from the canteen during the times allocated. If you are unable to collect at the above times, please either email me or phone the school office on 49 497 333 to arrange an alternative time. If you have a large order and need to drive into the school grounds to collect please exercise caution. Thank you for your support.

13.01.2022 Please find the link below for a Rugby Union article published by "The Daily Mercury". To view the article you need to be a Daily Mercury subscriber. https://www.dailymercury.com.au//mackay-schools-r/4141952/

13.01.2022 Congratulations to our graduating 2020 Year 12 students! Wishing you all the very best for your futures!

12.01.2022 Just a reminder that the P & C Trivia Night is this Saturday the 7th of November at Calen Hotel. Grab your tickets from the school office!

11.01.2022 Athletics Carnival - 16th September 2020 Tattoos for sale: $1 each Members of the Student Council will be applying tattoos on the day.

11.01.2022 Donations of baked goods would be greatly appreciated for the stall at Athletics Carnival tomorrow, Wednesday 16th of September. These can be dropped off out the front of the school from 8.15am on Wednesday morning. Thank you for your support!

11.01.2022 Children and teenagers with good mental health; generally, feel happy and positive about themselves, enjoy life, learn well, have healthy relationships with family and friends, manage sad, worrying or angry feelings and can bounce back from tough times. If you would you would like to know more about supporting your child’s mental health, please click on the following links or visit ‘The Raising Children’s Network’ page. https://raisingchildren.net.au//m/children-s-mental-health https://raisingchildren.net.au//about-m/teen-mental-health https://raisingchildren.net.au//about-/teen-mental-health

10.01.2022 This Friday 4th of September is a Student Free Day.

09.01.2022 PBL Focus Be Respectful - Be respectful in all your interactions . Use your manners . Use appropriate language . Be courteous in all your interactions.

08.01.2022 Healthy snack hacks: getting more fruit and veg between meals Keen to boost your snack game with foods that are both tasty and good for you? It’s recommended that most adults aim for five serves of veggies and two serves of fruit every day, but very few are meeting theses targets. Snacking on fruit and veggies between main meals can edge you closer and every serve counts. (Open hyperlinks for simple recipe idea’s and more info about healthy snacking). Savoury snack idea...s2 Sweet snack ideas3 Top tips for healthy snacking habits4 https://www.health.qld.gov.au//healthy-snack-hacks-getting

08.01.2022 www.qld.gov.au/sparktheirfuture

05.01.2022 REMINDER - SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON: Wednesday 12 August 2020 ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code FPR K2E MJR... Primary School Captains, Secondary School Captains and Primary and Secondary Student Council Executive are required to wear their formal uniform for the group photos on Wednesday. Please remember to bring to school the following (come to school in your normal uniform) - black pants/skirt, white shirt, black shoes. Blazers and ties will be given to you on the day. Please also wear your badges. Student council representatives, sporting captains, prefects and seniors are also required to wear their badges. Senior shirts and sports shirts are not to be worn for school photos. Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advancedorder code or by returning your envelope to the school office. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day. Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to [email protected]

05.01.2022 Just a reminder that this Friday 14th of August is a public holiday.

05.01.2022 Prep and Year 7 Orientation days The Prep Orientation Morning is on Tuesday, 1st December, from 9.00am 10.15am. If your child or you know of a child who is eligible for Prep (must turn 5 before the 30th June, 2021), please advise the school office on Ph. 49 497333.... Year 7 Orientation Day is also on Tuesday 1st December 2020. Activities planned for the day will include: . visiting secondary classes . Science . Home Economics . Manual Arts . Computing . Health and Physical Education (swimming). Students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers for 2021 and become familiar with the school grounds and buildings. The program will cover a full day and students will need the following: . food and drink . hats, sunscreen and swimwear . good covered shoes for safety in the Science laboratory, kitchen and Manual Arts workshop.

02.01.2022 Take control of your wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know is experiencing increased life stressors, is noticing signs of anxiety and/or depression, such as: Low mood Feeling overwhelmed Low energy... Feelings of hopelessness, fear nervousness or worrying Avoidance of social situations. You may be able to apply or refer someone for four free phone or video chat wellbeing sessions provided by mental health workers. A wellbeing coach will work with you to understand your current state of wellbeing and where there may be opportunities to develop your strengths Build confidence to make meaningful changes Connect with others Be hopeful and optimistic about the future Lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. You may apply or refer someone to this service if you or the person you know is not currently using a community or clinical mental health service and is over 16 years of age. Contact Neami Wellbeing Link Phone: 1300 147 600 Email: [email protected] www.neaminational.org.au/wellbeinglink

01.01.2022 Father’s Day Stall Primary Student Council Father’s Day is on Sunday, 6th September. The Primary Student Council will be holding a Fundraiser for Father’s Day. We have ordered about seven different items suitable for our ‘Dad’s’. A stall will be opened at Little Lunch outside C Block each day (Tuesday, 1st - Sept Thursday, 3rd Sept) where students will have the opportunity to buy a present for their Dad. All gifts will be sold for $6. We have purchased approximately 60... items so once these are sold, the stall will close. This is a great opportunity for your child to do their own ‘secret’ Father’s Day shopping as often times, it is hard for kids out here to get to town during the school term. Remember to send $6 along with your child from Tuesday, 1st 3rd Sept, for them to go on their very own shopping spree!