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Miles State High School

Locality: Miles, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4628 5111

Address: Pine St 4415 Miles, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.milesshs.eq.edu.au/

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03.02.2022 EVENTS UPDATE - TERM 1 Please check your email for the following information letter regarding the plans for upcoming events in Term 1.

25.01.2022 DATE CLAIMER - INVESTITURE 2021 INVESTITURE CEREMONY Tuesday 16th February, 9.00am MPA... Unfortunately due to COVID-19 regulations limited parents and carers will be allowed to attend. Holding the ceremony in the MPA will only allow for adequate spacing for the Year 12 students and Year 9 Junior Secondary Captains and Vice Captains to bring two (2) family members. Family members will be seated socially distanced from other parents, carers and students. All visiting family members and carers will be required to sign in prior to entering the event, hand sanitiser will be available.

25.01.2022 Defence Force Public Information Session Thursday 26th November, 3.30pm to 5.00pm at the Miles State High School MPA Conference Room. Students also welcome. Please RSVP to the school office on 4628 5111 to secure your place. Maximum capacity 20 people.

25.01.2022 ONLINE SAFETY Limiting your child's exposure to harmful content online eSafety has developed a series of tips for parents and carers to help limit young people’s exposure to harmful content online: Engage in your child’s online activities ask what apps, sites and games they’re using and make sure they’re age-appropriate Use parental controls on devices to help limit what your child is exposed to... Help them report and block upsetting content they see on social media sites or apps Let them know they can come to you about anything upsetting they see online For more advice on apps, social media and online safety issues, head to eSafety below. See more

25.01.2022 HOW DO I GET MY TEENAGER TO GO TO SCHOOL? Hint 10: Encourage meaningful extracurricular activities that your teenager enjoys, such as sports and clubs, to develop positive relationships and have success outside of the classroom setting. These activities can help your child feel part of the group, important to the school, and more motivated.

25.01.2022 JUNIOR SECONDARY LEADERSHIP This morning the Junior Secondary Leadership speeches and voting is happening. We look forward to sharing with you the names of the leaders of Miles SHS into the future.

25.01.2022 STAND BY US TO STOP CYBERBULLING Young Queenslanders have said they want parents and carers to "Stand by us" and help stop cyberbullying together rather than trying to fix the problem for them. The Stand by us campaign directs parents and carers to the Stop cyberbullying portal for advice and links to support services. Visit Stop cyberbullying to find out how you can stand by young Queenslanders experiencing cyberbullying.

25.01.2022 HOW DO I GET MY TEENAGER TO GO TO SCHOOL? Hint 11: Set clear parameters around part-time work. Make sure that the hours your teenager is working do not impact on their ability to go to school the next day, or interfere with school assessment expectations and exam preparation.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our Special Award Recipients... Busy @ Work Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Nikkita Ray Holland Memorial Trophy - Harriet Norma Dunn Bursary - Amity Sally Robinson Memorial Bursary - Harriet... Miles Newsagency Literature Award - Brooke MSHS Training Centre Most Improved Student - Kyle MSHS Training Centre Student of the Year - Lyall More photos to come... See more

24.01.2022 APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Condamine Kitchens is looking for an apprentice, school-based or full time! Please contact Brett Pile on 07 4627 7122 to find out more about the opportunity.

24.01.2022 SPORTING SNIPPET On Sunday Selina will be competing in Darling Downs trials for Triathlon. We wish her well and know she will represent the South West and Miles SHS with pride.

24.01.2022 The Miles State High School "World of Opportunities" Year 10 Career Pathways Program started today. Thank you to MRAEL, Sodexo, and Origin for your informative sessions today.

23.01.2022 Do you have an aspiring teacher in your family? Scholarships are available to support aspiring teachers to gain their qualifications. Applications close 11 December 2020. https://teach.qld.gov.au/scholarships-and-grants

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Harper our youngest School-Based Trainee who will be doing a Certificate II in Animal Studies with Chinchilla Vet Services! Thank you to Sam and the team at Chinchilla Vet Services and well done Harper, we are excited to see you begin your journey to become a veterinarian.

23.01.2022 CAN'T PHONE US?? Please note that our phone lines may be down over the next couple of hours due to maintenance on our phone system.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the students who were presented their Vocational Education and Training Certificates for Engineering Pathways, Furnishing Pathways and Manufacturing Technologies and from TAFE QLD for Rural Operations.

23.01.2022 READING AND WRITING CENTRE The Reading and Writing Centre has a new website. It includes useful information for parents and carers to support children to read and write at home and at school. www.readingwritingcentre.education.qld.gov.au

23.01.2022 Cultural Award Recipients Instrumental Music Encouragement Award - Eli Instrumental Music Band Director's Award - Selina Thank you to Mrs Roxy Bidgood for working with our Instrumental Band members this year.

23.01.2022 CONTINUING WITH...HOW DO I GET MY TEENAGER TO GO TO SCHOOL? Hint 13: Monitor your teenager's attendance and school performance. Periodically check with their teachers to find out how things are going. If you find it difficult to contact several different teachers by phone, try email. Alternatively, your school's Head of Departments may be a helpful point of contact in relation to specific issues.

23.01.2022 SPORTING SNIPPET Shout out to Natasha who participated in the South West trials for Softball yesterday. I'm sure you represented Miles State High School with pride.

22.01.2022 CHECK YOUR EMAIL The latest information about students returning to school next week has been sent via email. Please take a minute to read the email and, as always, if you have questions, contact the school office. We look forward to seeing all our students return next week!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our Special Award Recipients Part 2... Miles & District War Memorial Club Bursary for the Most Improved Junior Secondary Student - Travis Miles & District War Memorial Club Bursary for Community Commitment - Caitlin Murilla Masonic Lodge Encouragement Award - Izaya Beyond Broncos & Arrow Energy 2020 Indigenous Student Award - Keysha... Beyond Broncos & Arrow Energy Indigenous Girls Academy Scholarship - Slina Caltex Best All Rounder - Dawn Palmer's Coaches Prize of Honour - Caitlin Chaplaincy Award - Kimberley Australian Defence Force Leadership and Teamwork Awards Year 10 - Charlie Australian Defence Force Leadership and Teamwork Awards Year 12 - Connor See more

22.01.2022 SPARK THEIR FUTURE Is your teen moody and not listening to you? Find out how the changes in your teen’s brain influence their behaviour. https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au/whats-going-on-wit/ #sparktheirfuture #nathanwallis

22.01.2022 Is your child unsure what they’ll do when they finish Year 12? Read about their options in Finishing Year 12 but not sure what’s next? That’s actually ok. #wethedifferents https://www.wethedifferents.qld.edu.au/finishing-year-12-b/

22.01.2022 UNIFORM REMINDER. The Formal Uniform is now required every Wednesday. The Sports Uniform is NOT acceptable on Wedensday.

22.01.2022 YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEWS Shout out to the members of our community and business who helped the Year 10 students with Mock Employment Interviews yesterday. On a side note: How good did our students look??

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 8 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. Nathan, Mackenzie, Kerri, Stephanie and Izaya. The following students received Academic Distinction and Subject Awards. Annabella and Macy. ... We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 8 Dux for 2020 is Annabella.

21.01.2022 FINAL PARADE This week saw our Year 12s participating in their final regular parade. The first of many lasts as their journey towards the end of Year 12 begins. As a treat Moses entertained us with some Wing Chun Kung Fu courtesy of Luke Brownlie.

21.01.2022 AWARDS CEREMONY What a fantastic morning here at the school. Congratulations to all our Award Winners and a big shout out to Year 12 Dux for 2020 and Western Downs Regional Council Bursary recipient - Harriet Young. Special to mention to Mayor McVeigh and Councillors Bourne, Moore and Saxelby; P&C President Polly Leahy and Miles Primary School Principal Rowie Price who joined us for the day. Lots of photos to come - keep your eye on this space. Western Downs Regional Council

21.01.2022 STATE OF ORIGIN FUNDRAISER Year 10 are holding a State of Origin Day on Wednesday. Students are encouraged to wear Maroon or Blue (if they really have to!) and bring a gold coin donation. Donations will go to the Student Representative Council. QUEENSLANDER!!

21.01.2022 WEEK 1 ATTENDANCE Drum roll - Week 1 Attendance Champions are Year 9 with 100%!!! Closely followed by Year 7 0n 99.4%. Great attendance = great results.

20.01.2022 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee Webinar It was great to see so many schools join us yesterday for more information about our Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee. The presentation slides from this webinar are now available to view.

20.01.2022 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020

20.01.2022 TUCKSHOP DAY - 6 November 2020 The daily efforts of Shelley and the volunteers who support our students and our school have been tremendous this year. We should remember to say please and thank you every day, but on Tuckshop Day, Friday 6 November, we will say a very special thank you to this wonderful team.... Our tuckshop provides a great service that helps out families who have to juggle many different tasks at the start of each day and some good food helps the students study and play through the day. We don’t take their hard work for granted and it is great to see parents putting up their hands and getting involved with our school. Thank you everyone.

20.01.2022 KUP of KINDNESS NEWS On the first day of school next term, Tuesday 6 October, Kup of Kindness will be providing a burger at first break for ALL students and staff. Shelley at the tuckshop will be open for the purchase of drinks and other small items. If your student needs/wants an alternative lunch please pre-order this week or Tuesday 6 October morning with Shelley. Thank you Kup of Kindness!

20.01.2022 This day marks one of the most important days on the school calendar. This morning we stopped to reflect on, acknowledge and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our 2020 Year 12 students.

20.01.2022 During yesterday's Year 10 Mock Interviews for Careers Week a boy and girl students were awarded as performing the best at their Mock Interview. The GOT THE JOB - GIRL was Cheyanne. Congratulations Cheyanne.

20.01.2022 CYBER BULLYING - PARENT WEBINAR

20.01.2022 2021 MILES STATE HIGH SCHOOL - SODEXO SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM. In Term 4, Sodexo Australia will be offering interested and committed Year 10 students the exciting opportunity of School Based Traineeships for Years 11 & 12, commencing Term 1, 2021. On Monday October 19 Sodexo visited the school for a ‘Meet and Greet’ information session, detailing the program and specific areas of work/study. This was an excellent opportunity to meet Sodexo team members, and ask questions about career opportunities within the Hospitality, Retail, Administration and Maintenance vocations. For more details, contact Renee Cremer (Youth Pathways Coordinator) 46285111.

19.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 2 RISE focus - INTEGRITY - Follow correct entry, exit and leave procedures. Swimming Carnival - Wednesday - see our previous posts for details.

19.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS!! If you subscribe, check out the full good news story in the Chinchilla News. The story also ran on Sunday as one of the Top 5 on Google National News. That means as soon as anyone in Australia pulled up the news on their phone or Ipad it was there!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 10 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. George, Hayden, Hermionne, Cody, Dallas, Chris, Amarlie, Rhyl Klarhyze and Charlie. The following students received Academic Distinction and Subject Awards. Brooke, Jacob, Connor and Cory.... We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 10 Dux for 2020 is Cory.

18.01.2022 WE THE DIFFERENTS - FINDING STABILITY IN 2020 With many changes to school routines this year, it’s understandable if your child is feeling overwhelmed or disengaged. You can help them regain a sense of stability by discovering ways to flip chaos on its head. #wethedifferents https://www.wethedifferents.qld.edu.au/flip-chaos-on-its-h/

18.01.2022 SIGN UP TO RECEIVE YOUR ATAR Year 12 students must sign up to the QTAC ATAR portal to access their ATAR. ATAR is an online release therefore students can only access their ATAR by signing up. ATARs will be released at 9am Sunday 19 December via QTAC's purpose built ATAR portal. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/

18.01.2022 TRAINEE SIGN UPS We have had a number of school-based trainee's sign up over the last few weeks. We thank the businesses and companies who have taken on our students and acknowledge the great work of Ms Cremer in helping our student with their career pathways.

17.01.2022 END OF TERM 3 *Student reports will be emailed today. *The end of Term Mail out is being posted today as well. *School recommences Tuesday 6 October, Monday 5 October is a Public Holiday. On behalf of everyone here I would like to wish you a safe, fun and restful break.

17.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 6 RISE focus: INTEGRITY - Show control over your behaviour by ignoring distractions & staying on task. On Thursday this week we are holding our Annual Awards Ceremony as an in-school event. Due to COVID regulations attendance at the event is restricted to Year 12 parents and invited guests. Photos and news articles will appear in our newsletter and on Facebook. We congratulate our students on their sporting, cultural, community and academic achievements in 2020.

17.01.2022 ATTENDANCE - WEEK 5 Congratulations to Year 7, our attendance champs again on 91.1%

17.01.2022 FACEBOOK INBOX We are currently experiencing difficulties accessing the Facebook Inbox. If you have any questions for the school or articles you want added please ring the school office directly in 46285111. Thank you.

17.01.2022 IMPROVE YOU DIGITAL SKILS Telethon Kids Institute (TKI) have launched a new app that helps build digital skills of parents and carers to help support the online safety of their children. Beacon provides parents and carers with trusty up-to-date info and advice to help them navigate the rapidly changing online world. The content can be customised to suit the needs of your family by finding relevant and age appropriate online safety information and support. The eSafety Commission has worked with TKI to help develop the app, providing both online safety guidance and video content. The app is free and can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices.

17.01.2022 THANK YOU Thanks goes to the P&C volunteers for sharing their catering prowess at Friday night's School Social. To Shelley for going beyond her Tuckshop Convenor duties to ensure all food orders were collected & food preparation done ready for pizzas. Thank you to Chris & Brett Sinnamon, Chief Pizza Makers & Chefs. Also Canteen mums Madonna Moore, Charmaine Teece, Paula Derksen & Katrina Gaze. You di a great job and it was appreciated by students and staff. Social photos to follow today.

17.01.2022 BE WISE - IMMUNISE! A reminder that Year 7 and Year 10 students have their Immunisations tomorrow, Thursday 22 October.

17.01.2022 Thank you to Shaun and David from the Australian Defence Force for spending time with our Year 9 and Year 10 students. Students were able to use the VR Kit and a Lego coding/programming activity. It was a fun hands-on experience in which students were able to build their understanding of trade and STEM careers within the ADF.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. Nikkita, Moses, Lyall, Henry and Harry. The following students received Academic Distinction and Subject Awards. Rebecca, Dawn and Harriet.... We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 12 Dux for 2020 is Harriet.

16.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS!! COMMUNITY SHED is OPEN again on Thursday afternoons. Mr Moffatt is back and opening up the Trade Training Centre again to members of the public.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 9 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. Sarah, Travis, Ivan and Thomas. The following students received Academic Distinction and Subject Awards. Rosanna, Harper and Lillian.... We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 9 Dux for 2020 is Harper.

15.01.2022 SHOUT OUT! Thank you to Kup of Kindness for providing Sausages, Onions and Sauce on Bread plus a Drink to everyone here today. It was greatly appreciated by one and all!

15.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 5 RISE focus: ENGAGE - Actively listen participate in the lesson (completing tasks) Well done to Year 7 - Attendance champions for Week 4 with 91.6%

14.01.2022 P&C MEETING - DATE CLAIMER The next P&C meeting is being held on Wednesday 28 October, 3:30 @ the school. Could we please have RSVP’s to the School Office by Tuesday 27 October for social distancing set up. EVERYONE WELCOME

14.01.2022 BEYOND BRONCOS Today our Beyond Broncos students travel to Chinchilla to join with other students involved in the program to celebrate their year. Beyond Broncos focuses on how important school attendance and positive behaviour is to their schooling. Brisbane Broncos

14.01.2022 TUCKSHOP TREAT! Tuckshop Treat for tomorrow is Mini Strawberry Pavlovas! $3.00 each. Lasagne is also on special tomorrow for $6.00. Please support the great work Shelley and the team do to keep the menu interesting and our students fed.

14.01.2022 TRAINEE NEWS! A big congratulations to the following students who were signed up into school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) yesterday! Thank you to all of the businesses who continue to show their support for our students. Isabel - Certificate III in Individual Support Miles Health Service Cheyanne - Certificate III in Business Administration Miles Accomodation Services... Charlie - Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade Diesel Fitting Kerwick's Earthworks Well done to the 8 students who have secured themselves a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship this term! We also look forward to assisting our students who will be commencing their electrical SAT's next year and to the three students who will be commencing traineeships with Sodexo!

14.01.2022 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 12 GRADUATES To support high achieving Year 12 graduates commencing their tertiary journey, the TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship provides financial support. Secondary schools are encouraged to nominate one Year 12 student for a TJ Ryan Scholarship for tertiary study commencing in Semester 1 2021. Nominations close 11 December.

13.01.2022 WELCOME back to WEEK 1, TERM 4 RISE focus: INTEGRITY - Take ownership of behaviours; both actions and consequences.

13.01.2022 2021 BOOKLISTS Please find attached Booklist requirements for 2021. If you have any questions please contact the school office.

13.01.2022 WELCOME to WEEK 2...and a BIG WELCOME BACK to our Year 11 and 12 students who begin online learning today. Students will have received their packs by now. Information regarding students returning to school next week will be emailed home today. If you have any questions and need information please contact the school office.

13.01.2022 KICK START YOUR CAREER... Western Downs Regional Council Traineeship and Apprecticeship Opportunities. www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/about-council/current-vacancies

12.01.2022 2021 SENIOR LEADERSHIP SPEECHES AND VOTING This morning our prospective 2021 Senior Leaders will be presenting their speech to be followed by voting. Senior Leaders for 2021 will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. Good luck everyone!

12.01.2022 PROJECT SCHOOL FORMAL A big shout out to Project School Formal who will provide students with dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to make their Year 12 Valedictory a success. For more information please call the school office 46285111. Project School Formal

12.01.2022 HELP YOUR YOUNG PERSON STAND OUT WITH A POSITIVE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT Did you know a 2018 survey found 70% of employers regularly research job applicants on social media and 57% found information or a reason not to hire someone. Share a few simple steps with your teenager today and help them stand out from the crowd with a positive digital footprint. Download and share these 7 steps to check and clean up digital footprints. https://www.qld.gov.au//scho/health/cybersafety/dfootprint

11.01.2022 END OF WEEK 9 ALREADY!! We have been very quiet on Facebook this week. That doesn't mean great things haven't been happening! Planning is underway for 2021 and students are involved in exams, assessment and continued curriculum activities. Next week is Excellence Week (1/2 week) for our Year 7 to 9 students. Please see the program attached and encourage your student to attend.

11.01.2022 THANK AND SHOUT OUT!! A big thank you to Matt & Ann from MCR Logistics for sponsoring the Year 10 Career Pathways Program last week! Matt & Ann sponsored our big pizza lunch and networking session which was enjoyed by the students and other industry guests. We'd also like to thank MRAEL for sponsoring our "Who Got the Job" awards and also being a sponsor of the program!

11.01.2022 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPUS TOURS We know transitioning to university can be daunting, both for students and their families especially if they haven't been able to see the campus in person. That's why we're inviting students and their families to tour our Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses these school holidays.

11.01.2022 eSAFETY for PARENTS You're invited to join the free webinar Get in quick! A reminder to join the last session of live parent and carer webinars. The webinar is free and focuses on popular apps used by young people, covering case studies, research and targeted advice, so you can support the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences. Wednesday 7 October 12:30pm

10.01.2022 HOW DO I GET MY TEENAGER TO GO TO SCHOOL? Hint 12: Familiarise yourself with the school's attendance policy. This can help trying to reason with teenagers.

10.01.2022 SHOUT OUT!! Big Shout Out and Thank You to MPC Kinetic for the generous and much appreciated donation of uniforms, personal protective gear and boots for our senior Trade Training Centre students today. Wow! We are so grateful

10.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. Ted, Amana, Riley, William, Benjamin, Isabelle, Selina, Cassandra, Zoe and Kathy-Ella. The following students received Academic Distinction and Subject Awards. Nalani, Rhiane, Rahnee and Ingrid. ... We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 7 Dux for 2020 is Ingrid.

10.01.2022 SAINTS WEIGHTLIFTING NEWS... 5 of our students hit the road today for the Queensland All School's Weightlifting Championships to be held at Tallebudgera. Best wishes go to Selina, Henry, Luke, Amity and Daniel. We are sure that there will be some good news stories to come. #strongkids

09.01.2022 ONLY FANS Everything you need to know about OnlyFans As a parent or carer, it pays to be aware of any new games, apps or websites that are trending and growing in popularity. OnlyFans is an online content subscription service where you can receive payment for the content you post by charging your followers, who subscribe to your content for a subscription fee. This content tends to be explicit in nature. As young people spend more time online and are socially restricted due t...o COVID-19, they may be tempted to use platforms like this to earn some extra cash or out of boredom. Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online content subscription services like OnlyFans. Visit the eSafety Guide. See more

09.01.2022 FROM THE BIG NIGHT OUT (SCHOOL SOCIAL) So much fun for our students and staff.

09.01.2022 WHO DO I TALK TO? Updated Term 2 Communication Flowchart.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to the following Year 11 students who received Academic Credit and Subject Awards. BJ, John, Thomas, Amity, Shanaye, Steph, Natasha, Payton and Marty. We are pleased to acknowledge that the Year 11 Dux for 2020 is Shanaye.

08.01.2022 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Miles State High School students are making an impact in their communities. Past student, Marnie Leahy acknowledges her school-based apprenticeship in Certificate III in Early Childhood and her local placement at the Murilla Daycare Centre as one of the factors leading to her successful career in Early Childhood Teaching. Well done Marnie!! Story contributed with thanks.

08.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 3 RISE focus: RESPECT - Follow all staff instructions. Once again, shout out to Year 12 - Attendance Champions for Week 2 with 92.4%

08.01.2022 Sports Awards Silver Awards are presented to students representing the school at a Regional level either at Darling Downs Trials or State Championships. Soccer - Connor ,Nikkita - Netball, Macy - Soccer, Jaykob - Rugby League, Payton - Tennis, Harper - Cricket & Soccer, Ben - Orienteering, Selina - Softball & Triathlon, Amity - Netball, George - Basketball, Martyn - Softball & Rugby League, Daniel - Rugby League... Record Breakers - Rhiane, William & Zoe Overall Champion - Athletics - Zane & Amity Overall Champion - Swimming - Daniel & Selina Sportswoman of the Year - Selina Sportsman of the Year - Daniel

08.01.2022 P&C MEETING This afternoon (28 October) commencing at 3:30pm. Please RSVP to the school office to allow for COVID-19 regulated set up. ALL WELCOME!

08.01.2022 RISE Focus for Week 8 is Engage...Ask for help when required.

08.01.2022 WEDNESDAY @ MILES SHS Today the school is going to feel kind of empty . That does not mean there isn't great things going on!! * Year 8 heads off to Columboola EEC for their Leadership Camp preparing them for Junior Secondary Leadership opportunities. * Years 10 to 12 head off to Chinchilla Showgrounds to participate in a Career's Expo to assist them with pathways choices into the future. Keep your eye on this space for photos and videos of the last two days at Miles SHS ...Careers Week * Years 7 and 9 stay here with school being business as usual, but Mr Kuhl is planning some fun, music and games in lunch breaks!! PHOTOS TO COME! See more

07.01.2022 CHINCHILLA SHOWGROUNDS CAREERS EXPO Our Year 10, 11 and 12 students had a great day investigating pathways at the Chinchilla Careers Expo this week.

06.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2021 - CASUAL TEACHER AIDE POOL

06.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. #NAIDOC2020 Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country.... This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be.

06.01.2022 FULL TIME CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP - MILES Please email your resume to [email protected] no later than Friday 30 October! Also, please indicate if you have a driver's license and mode of transport in your resume.

05.01.2022 SENIOR LEADERS - 2021 Today we welcome Mrs Cecily Brockhurst from the Murilla Community Centre to the school. Mrs Brockhurst is assisting with the Senior Leader Interviews today. Thank you for being a "Partner in Learning". Murilla Community Centre Inc.

04.01.2022 FOLLOW LIVING @ UQ

04.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 10 - 3 days to go! 2020 certainly has been an interesting and challenging year. Student reports will be emailed out later this week - keep your eye on your inbox. A reminder that Wednesday 9 December is the final school day for this year. From all of our school community we wish you a happy holiday period and a bright, new and sparkly 2021!

04.01.2022 Thank you Brisbane Broncos for being Partners in Learning for our students.

03.01.2022 DO YOU OWN ME?? Seems that the dogs want an education! We all love pets - just not at school. This friendly fella has turned up at the school this morning. He is wearing a black studded collar and loves attention! We will keep him here until just after 10:00am and then he will be taken to the Council. Please ring the school office or come and collect him.

02.01.2022 "Life moves fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it." Good luck and farewell to the graduating class of 2020.

02.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

01.01.2022 USQ WEBINAR and INFORMATION SESSION After the success of our Virtual Open Day last week, USQ is excited to announce that the webinars and information sessions that were held on the day will now be accessible for all those who were unable to attend. Explore our Virtual Open Day platform online.

01.01.2022 Welcome to WEEK 4 RISE focus - SAFETY - Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. Week 2 Attendance champions are Year 7! - 92.00% - Well done. Good luck to our Year 12 students as they start External Assessment this week.

01.01.2022 WORLD TEACHER'S DAY - 30 OCTOBER We’re thanking our teachers this World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October. You can access a range of downloadable resources including certificates, thank you cards and much more plus get involved in the celebrations. Share your thanks to our teachers on social media with the hashtag #ThankQldTeachers... https://www.worldteachersday.com.au See more

31.12.2021 YEAR 11 & 12 ONLINE LEARNING - AVAILABLE TOMORROW! The Year 11 and 12 Online learning information and lessons will be emailed home and paper copies available from the school office, for those who have requested them. If you or your student have any questions please contact the school office on 46285111. Welcome back to Term 1.

12.12.2021 CHECK YOUR EMAIL... On Wednesday an email was sent to parents & carers regarding the Year 12 Camp and the Investiture and Scholar's Ceremony updates.

05.12.2021 FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER... Free Mental Health Webinars at https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

17.11.2021 DATE CHANGE - SWIMMING CARNIVAL With the delayed start to Term 1 the date for the Interhouse Swimming Carnival has been changed to Wednesday 9 February 2022. Students will be nominating for events on Monday 7 February (return to school date). See the attached flyer for more information. BINBIAN v CAMBEY - Who will it be this year??

28.10.2021 Welcome to 2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers - Please check your emails regarding 2022 School Year Information. If you have not received information please contact the school on 07 4628 5111. Thank you

21.10.2021 Dear families, Welcome to 2022. Please note the announcement below made by the Queensland Government. These changes are to avoid full school attendance during the peak of the Omicron wave and to allow more time for children to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. It is not mandatory for students to be vaccinated like it is for all staff and adult visitors to enter the school from the 24th January. ... Staff will be on site from the 24th of January to provide supervision for students of ESSENTIAL workers only. Essential workers, as defined by the Queensland Government, include any worker who must attend their workplace and cannot work from home (e.g. emergency services, nurses, retail employees etc). I must stress if you can keep your child at home please do so for the safety of staff and students. **Please note this is supervision only with no formal learning taking place. Students will not miss out on essential content due to the delayed start of term. Year 11 and 12 will commence online learning from 31st January 2022. Families will be contacted prior to this date and provided with further information. I would like to thank our families for their flexibility in working with the ever changing COVID-19 situation. We will keep this page updated with any further information as it is made available from the Department of Education. We look forward to the return of our students on Monday 7th of February and hope you have managed to enjoy the break so far. Continue to stay safe everyone. Regards, Miles SHS

16.10.2021 STATIONERY LISTS - 2022 Attached are our stationery lists for 2022. These will also be available via our school mail out and at the Miles Newsagency.

09.10.2021 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As I sign off today, on behalf of everyone here at Miles SHS, I would like to wish our students, parents, carers and wider school community a very Merry Holiday Season and Happy New Year. School will recommence for students on Monday 24 January with the School Office (46285111) open from Monday 17 January. Our Facebook page will be checked, but not as regularly. Keep your eye out for information emails and texts from the school. Have a great break!!

05.10.2021 HELP KEEP OUR SCHOOL SAFE OVER THE HOLIDAYS...

24.09.2021 DON'T BE ALARMED This morning our school staff and students took part in an EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL. All school community members are to be congratulated on their smooth transition and responsible attitudes in taking part in this drill.

04.09.2021 2022 COVID VACCINATION FOR SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS The attached letter outlines the requirements for community members and staff in relation to vaccination requirements into 2022.