Rochedale State High School in Rochedale, Queensland, Australia | High School

Rochedale State High School

Locality: Rochedale, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3340 0400

Address: 249 Priestdale Road 4123 Rochedale, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK It was Teacher Aide Day on 4th September. To celebrate this we have had Support Staff Recognition Week this week to give thanks to all our amazing and hard working support staff at Rochedale SHS. This year, as we find ourselves challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rochedale SHS community would like to especially thank all our support staff for your exceptional work and acknowledge the immense contribution in ensuring continued learning for s...tudents. Each and every one of you is an incredibly valued member of the school.

25.01.2022 JUNIOR AGRICULTURE SPORT GROUP This term the Year 7 - 9 students have been busy halter training our pigs, collecting eggs for sale and making sure our animals have nice fresh water.

25.01.2022 STYMIE FOCUS OF THE WEEK Saying NO means you KNOW your limits.

25.01.2022 LOGAN ARTWAVES 2020 Artwaves 2020 is due to kick off September 11 October 17. This is an annual art exhibition of student works from the Logan region. This year, 6 students from Rochedale SHS have been chosen to exhibit their art at the Logan Art Gallery. Congratulations to Felicity Lewis, Brandon Bentley, Deanna Pham, Kirra Mitchell, Nikiah Beaumont & Ella for your selection to exhibit. ... A great school holiday activity for all the family.

25.01.2022 YEAR 9 HISTORY Year 9 History students baked Anzac biscuits this week to conclude their unit study on World War One. We discussed the history of the biscuits and students baked up a delicious batch to share with students in the cohort. A big thanks to Mrs Tranchida for her cooking expertise.

24.01.2022 ACADEMIC CAPTAINS | 2021 Rochedale SHS is proud to introduce our Academic Captains for 2021 - Taj and Ariana. Both have been involved in academic pursuits and activities ranging from national champion in Subs in Schools (Taj) to UQ Science Ambassador (Ariana). ... Taj is studying an ATAR pathway for a career as a biomedical engineer. Ariana is also on an ATAR pathway with her sights set on a career in biomedical science. We look forward to their influence on the school in academia in 2021.

24.01.2022 STUDENT FREE DAY | FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Please keep in mind that this Friday 4 September is a Student Free Day. Need to keep up to date with school holidays and term dates? Grab your copy of the 2020 School Calendar here: https://education.qld.gov.au/about-us/calendar/term-dates

23.01.2022 R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. https://www.ruok.org.au

22.01.2022 ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT 2020 The Academic Awards nights had to be split this year - Junior and Senior - due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite the restrictions, it was wonderful to be able to celebrate together as a community the fantastic achievements-academic, cultural, sport, service- of our students in 2020.... We will continue to share our prestigious award recipients over the coming weeks.

22.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS ROCHEDALE SHS A very Merry Christmas to all in the Rochedale SHS community. Enjoy this special day with your family and friends.

22.01.2022 You dont need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.

22.01.2022 TEACHERS vs STUDENTS 2020 | VOLLEYBALL The 3rd leg of the Teachers vs Students series was played recently. The teachers got themselves into the winners circle for the first time this year by taking out the Volleyball leg of the series. Students still lead the 2020 series 2-1. The last game of the series is this Thursday - Touch Football. Will the students take out the 2020 series 3-1, or will the teachers come from 2-nil down to draw the series 2-all for 2020?

22.01.2022 STYMIE FOCUS OF THE WEEK Any fear you dont face becomes your limit. Be brave and kind, especially to your mind.

21.01.2022 YEAR 8 & 9 EISTEDDFOD The Year 8 and 9 eisteddfod was run last Friday afternoon to showcase the junior Dance/Drama/Music talent. It was a great time and students presented their class work, sport afternoon work and Festival of Fun work from Term 1 (pre-COVID). Many thanks for the staff and students who organised and co-ordinated the vent.

19.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Wishing the Rochedale SHS community a safe and relaxing holiday break. Enjoy the time spent with family and friends. Wishing the Year 12's an amazing formal this evening.... Looking forward to all the students returning on Monday 12 July.

18.01.2022 MAESTRO 2020 Maestro was held last week and was attended by the students performing. Our Year 12 Arts student leaders ran the auditions earlier in the term and the event was well, supported by staff. With our lovely 12s supporting our new Year 7 bands the future looks bright.

18.01.2022 Well done to Mr Kirk and the U12 Met East Rugby League team in your deserved win in the State Championships.

18.01.2022 TEACHERS v STUDENTS | TOUCH FOOTBALL The last leg of the 2020 Teachers v Students series was played last week. The students emerged victorious in a very close contest, winning 7 - 6. Congratulations to the students for taking the title of the Teachers v Students for 2020 by 3 - 1. Teachers will have to lick their wounds this year and come back stronger in 2021 to re-take the title from the students.

18.01.2022 QLD REPRESENTATIVE | KEELEY HENDERSON Congratulations to Keeley Henderson for her selection into the QLD State Road Cycling Team for U17 Girls. The Australian championships are 22nd /23rd November in Wagga Wagga unless changes to dates are made due to COVID.

17.01.2022 STEM YEAR 7 | ROBOTIC POWERED VEHICLE The Year 7 STEM students they term have been designing an EV3 course and navigate to support a mining job whereby the mine site is used to navigate in conjunction with mining procedures. Students have started using LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 which brings project-based learning to the world of computer science and STEM, enabling students to improve critical-thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. EV3 robotics technology software incorporating eLearning opportunities.

16.01.2022 Well done Lauren Lenton and the Met East team on your silver medal at the State Championships.

16.01.2022 SHAKE FEST 2020 | QLD FINALISTS Congratulations to all our APEX students who have been successful in making it through to the State Showcase of Shake Fest in October. One Year 12 film has been asked to guest appear and perform their scene live. We are super excited to have so many students get through to the State Showcase and also congratulate all students who entered the heats but werent successful. The next event for our festival is our State Showcase will be held at La ...Boite, Roundhouse Theatre on 16/17 October. SHOWCASE FINALISTS Tess Harvey; Cassidy Brennan; Jasmina Pugin; Chloe McKenzie; Shayla Keir - Group Dance Manaia Temple; Jasmine Ormsby; Jasmina Pugin; Makayla Mercurio - Group Dance Kai Oreta & Cole Forfang Phan - Film Alex Thompson, Aimee De Evian, Mickey Dando, Alex Beginov, Steph Robertson, Danielle Gentle - Film Isabella Schreier - Costume Design Well done students as you made an impression on the adjudication team and we look forward to you all sharing your creative efforts at the Showcase.

16.01.2022 CHINESE LUNCH ACTIVITIES UPDATE The chopstick challenge "The most realistic and entertaining two-handed chopstick simulation game out there."... Each opponent had a pair of chopsticks and two cups, one filled with small objects and the other empty for filling. The game began with each student picking up the objects in one cup and transferring to the other cup. Students could only use chopsticks to carry the objects to the empty cup. Hands were not allowed and if the object fell onto the table they had to restart. Tension grew and the excitement filled the room. Precision was needed as the challenge was heated. The chopsticks were clacking and no one was slacking this competition was truly nerve racking.

16.01.2022 STRENGTH BOYS PROGRAM The year 8 Strength program in Term 4.. The boys participated in a range of activities that focused on significance, resilience and courage. A special thanks to our group mentors, Ben, Nathan and Jordan, for volunteering their Friday mornings to lead the program.

16.01.2022 STYMIE FOCUS OF THE WEEK The secret to living is giving! We challenge you to give a little more this week to others; it could be a smile or your attention. Give it a try, it actually feels great. Loves from us for a super week xoxo #forthekids #healtheharm #saysomething #educationforall #wegotyou #yougotthis

16.01.2022 NETBALL QLD U18 STATE TITLES | LILY LETOA Congratulations to Lily Letoa for being selected in the Brisbane South Netball Region team - the Wildcats, to play in the Netball Qld U18 State Titles that starting on Sunday. Good luck and best wishes from the Rochedale SHS community Lily on your quest to represent Qld.

15.01.2022 STYMIE FOCUS OF THE WEEK These words from Aristotle 1,698 years after he said them, still speak the truth.

15.01.2022 YEAR 12 PRODUCTION NIGHT | APEX 2020 After six joyous years with this cohort of APEX Arts students, the teachers and students celebrated their Arts journey at Rochedale State High School. Recreating dances and scenes from musicals, "Club Majestic (15)", "Trip (17)", and "Zeropolis (19)", class work and other performances these talented students brought their star to the PAC stage for the final time.

15.01.2022 Loren Bagnall making her last coffee before she finishes her duties at Rochedale SHS. Loren has been a tremendous support in the Home Economics department. We wish Loren all the very best with her future endeavours.

14.01.2022 HOUSE SPIRIT SHIELD UPDATE The House Spirit Shield was recently updated for Term 2, and still sees Yugambeh and Jagara at the top, with Noonuccal and Turrbal close behind. The Term 3 points and Athletics will be added in early next term, with a short race in Term 4 to see which house will win the title this year.

13.01.2022 SHINE GIRLS PROGRAM The Shine girls program, run through the chaplaincy service, finished up in Term 4. All thanks to these wonderful volunteers who made this program so special for our students. Emmalea, Tahlia, and Sonia have given up their Friday mornings to champion a group of year 8 girls to know they are valued and valuable.

13.01.2022 YEAR 7 ENROLMENT 2021 UPDATE We would like to advise the school community that the letters regarding enrolment for Year 7 2021 have been placed in the mail today.

12.01.2022 STEM GIRL POWER ALUMNI 2020 Well done to Ally Fergusson on being selected as one of only 50 girls across the state to participate in the Qld Government STEM Girl Power camp for 2020. Ally has kept the strong legacy of STEM at Rochedale SHS going as we have had Year 10 girls participate since its inception. It is a credit to our STEM staff and students and demonstrates the excellence within our STEM program.... This is a prestigious honour and congratulations to Ally on her achievements.

12.01.2022 SCHOOL CAPTAINS | 2021 Rochedale SHS is proud to introduce our School Captains for 2021 - Melody and Jett. Both have been active members of various student leadership groups throughout their time since enrolling. Melody is studying an ATAR pathway for a career is biomedicine or health, whilst Jett is on an ATAR pathways with his sights set on becoming a successful entrepreneur.... The school community is excited about the leadership of Melody and Jett in 2021 as they continue to build on the strong legacy of our student leaders.

11.01.2022 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 Congratulations to our recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards at the recent Academic Awards Nights. The award recognises the top academic student of each year level. Well done on your hard work and achievements in 2020. Rebekah - Year 7... Sophie - Year 8 Isabela - Year 9 Victoria - Year 10 Deanna - Year 11 See more

11.01.2022 HEADS OF HOUSE | JAGARA 2021 Rochedale SHS is proud to introduce our Heads of House for Jagara in 2021 Alyssia Linney... Miguel Aquino Aimee Bennion Miguel is studying a blue pathway and is working towards a career as an electrician. Both Aimee and Alyssia are studying an ATAR pathway and wanting to enter university post Year 12 for careers in teaching secondary and a pilot respectively. The Jagara house looks forward to their leadership in 2021.

10.01.2022 CHAMPION BASKETBALL SCHOOL OF QLD 2020 Good luck to our Open Boys and Girls RAS Basketball teams, who for Rochedales first time, will be competing in the Champion Basketball School of Queensland (CBSQ) tournament. The tournament runs from Thursday 17/9 to Sunday 20/9 with the Boys competing in Division 4 Pool C and the Girls in Division 3 Pool B.... You can follow the teams progress via the Basketball Queensland link; https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi If you are interested in being a spectator you must pre-register to attend, via the following website; https://tickets.ownurgoal.net.au Note that both teams will play all their games at the Brisbane Basketball, Auchenflower stadium. Go the Rhinos!!!!!!

10.01.2022 WHAT MATTERS? PRECISION

09.01.2022 Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in... https://www.ruok.org.au

09.01.2022 YEAR 10 BUSINESS VENTURES 2020 The annual Year 10 Business Venture stalls were held yesterday on the Athletics Carnival. Our Year 10 Business students showed off their excellent entrepreneurial skills to develop their products, create and sell to the school. Their food was delicious, the stalls looked professional and our students did us all proud with their positive attitudes and team work on the day. A big thank you to the teachers and school community who supported the students in their ventures. Another great Rochedale achievement. Go the Rhinos!!!

09.01.2022 YEAR 12 RESULTS RELEASE The final subject results and Senior Education Profiles for Year 12 students will be available in student's learning accounts in the Student Portal from 9 am today. Students will need their learner unique identifier (LUI) the first time they register for the Student Portal. If you have already registered, you can log in with your email and password you have set for your account.... https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/index.html Students eligible for an ATAR can also get their ATAR from 9am today. Students can view their ATAR by logging in to their ATAR Portal account. ATAR notices will not be posted by mail to all students. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar

08.01.2022 Tee it Up for Children’s Cancer Foundation We are very excited to announce that this year our annual end of year golf event for staff is going to be a charity golf day. This is our first time using golf as an avenue to support children who are battling sickness. We are hoping the school community will support this special morning by sponsoring their ‘favourite’ teacher/s. If you wish to sponsor or donate please follow the link below or alternatively get in contact with Mr E...dey https://donate.childrenscancerfoundation.com.au/CICD__Campa Go the Rhinos!

08.01.2022 STEM YEAR 8 | RUBE GOLBERG MACHINES The project this term required Year 8 STEM students to design, produce and evaluate a Rube Goldberg machine, that allows a ball bearing to move from start to finish. The machine needs to consist of a series of simple unrelated devices whereby the action of each triggers the initiation of the next, eventually resulting in achieving a goal. The machine must incorporate the functions of the six simple machines. Students have been discovering how to create Simple Machine models. They are creating the devices to change the direction of magnitude of a force. These mechanisms allow for mechanical advantage or leverage to multiply force when it comes to creating their Rube Goldberg machine.

08.01.2022 YEAR 7 STEM EXCELLENCE The Year 7 STEM Excellence students have been studying sustainable housing this term. The main project for this unit is to design a sustainable house and build a model to represent their design concept.

07.01.2022 YEAR 12 MOCK EXTERNAL EXAMS The Year 12 students begun their mock external exams on Friday. This year sees the first cohort of students completing external exams for the New QCE and ATAR. This is critical preparation for students studying General subjects. The mock exams will continue until the end of the term. Their teachers will mark the exams in the holidays and the feedback will assist the students in their exam revision and preparation.

06.01.2022 YEAR 9 STEM | ELECTROMAGNETISM The Year STEM students project this term is to design a sustainable energy source through a combination of energy savings (behaviour), energy efficiency measures and technologies (design of homes, appliances and vehicles), as well as the use of renewable energy sources. At present students have been experimenting with electromagnetism. Using Farradays and Lentzs law, students have been experimenting with the movement of copper coils in an electromagnetic circuit. Students have started working on a prototype that creates electricity through rotational motion.

05.01.2022 METROPOLITAN FINALS | OPEN GIRLS NETBALL Our netball open girls played an awesome game in true rhino spirit. They unfortunately lost to Peter Claver College in a great game of netball .... The girls won the second half but lost 44-34. Very proud of the girls. Go the Rhinos!!

05.01.2022 Carol Dweck’s growth mindset can have a big impact on our ability to learn and mental wellbeing.

05.01.2022 GRADUATION | 2020 It's only been a week since our graduating cohort of 2020 finished their high school studies. We miss them already. We wish them a bright and happy future. ... Watch this space in the coming month as we showcase some of our graduates on what 2021 and beyond holds for them. Go the Rhinos!!!!

04.01.2022 SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL TODAY Which house will take the honours today for the Athletics carnival? Will it be Jagara, Noonuccal, Turrbal or Yugambeh? Looking forward to seeing all our students today competing and participating in their retro costumes.... Dont forget our Year 10 Business students are holding their food stalls. Bring your change for a yummy treat or lunch. Go the Rhinos!!!!!!

04.01.2022 R U OK DAY ROADSIDE BANNERS If you have been to the school in the past fortnight you may have seen the R U OK Day roadside banners on our school fence. Our Certificate III Business students have assembled and installed these messages of hope, inspiration and positivity for our school community.... Remember that a conversation could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au

04.01.2022 Its Queensland Road Safety Week next week . Show your support for road safety by writing your road safety message on a sign, taking a pic and posting with @StreetSmartsQLD . Or head to the website for a templated sign. #RoadSafetyF1rst https://bit.ly/2PGccWQ

04.01.2022 Well done Natalie Elias, Captain of the Met East U15 Touch Football team that won the State Championships.

03.01.2022 QLD ROAD CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS | U17 GIRLS Congratulations to Keeley Henderson on her recent achievement of placing in the U17 Girls Qld Road Cycling Championships. Keeley has just moved up to U17 and is one of the youngest cyclists in U17 (she is only in Year 9). Despite this, she managed 3rd place in the ITT at Currumbin, 3rd place in the Road Race on a hilly 53km course in Guanaba and then 3rd place in the Criterium at Nerang. ... Amazing achievement Keeley!!!!!

02.01.2022 VOLLEYBALL | ELITE DEVELOPMENT CLINIC South Brisbane Wolves Volleyball Club are excited to announce that they will be running an Elite Development Clinic in early January for students in Grades 7-10! This is a 3-day training program taking place at Nissan Arena that will take athletes' skills and gameplay to the next level! This Elite Development Clinic is designed for athletes who already understand the basic concept of volleyball and wish to develop even further. We also h...ave Acceleration on board to help us do some performance testing! Athletes' agility, power, and vertical jump height will be tested and your results will be available online. They have even been kind enough to add in a special 4-week online jump training program for all athletes wanting to participate! RAS Volleyball students are encouraged to attend to help develop their skills in preparation for the 2021 school volleyball season. Please head to the South Brisbane Wolves Volleyball Club facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/southbrisbanewolvesvolleyball

02.01.2022 R U OK DAY Today is R U OK Day. Our Cert III Business class have been working on activities for the past term, including a garden, roadside banners and more to come.

02.01.2022 PRESTIGIOUS SENIOR AWARDS 2020 Congratulations to the very deserving recipients of our prestigious senior awards. Cameron Shield - Harrison Buckley... E. C. Greenup Shield - Michaela Dando Caltex Best All-Rounder - Abby Dunbar All three have made significant contributions to the school community in their time at Rochedale SHS , as well as achieving success across many facets of school life - academia, cultural, sports, community and leadership. We look forward to hearing of their future successes as alumni of Rochedale State High School. Go the Rhinos!!!!

01.01.2022 MS GREEN | RETIREMENT At the end of this term we say farewell to a very valued staff member, Brenda Green. Brenda was a teacher aide in the special education department at Rochedale SHS and has worked here for eleven years.... Brenda has supported many students with diverse learning needs and disabilities. She is gentle, kind, and calm, which the students have responded to in so many positive ways. She will be missed by both staff and students. We wish her all the very best in her retirement. Thank you Brenda

01.01.2022 R U OK DAY | YELLOW ROSES The Certificate III Business students have been busy this week delivering yellow roses for R U OK Day. Little rays of sunshine, hope and positivity at the end of another challenging Term 3.

01.01.2022 PRESTIGIOUS JUNIOR AWARDS 2020 Congratulations to the very deserving recipients of our prestigious junior awards. J. D. Beetham Memorial Award - Chloe McKenzie... Rochedale SHS P&C Awards Year 7 - Alex Ashurst Year 8 - Justine Reabow Year 9 - Nina Dao All four have been recognised for their contributions to the school community in their short time at Rochedale SHS , as well as achieving success across many facets of school life - academia, cultural, sports, community and leadership. We look forward to their continuing contribution to the life of the school.

01.01.2022 METROPOLITAN FINALS | GRAND FINAL Woooohooooo. The Year 7 Boys Rugby League team have made Rhino history by being the first Rochedale SHS team to make a grand final for Rugby League in the Metropolitan Finals. The boys beat Morayfield SHS 16-8 in their semi-final earlier in the week.... We wish the team all the best in their upcoming Metropolitan Final GRAND FINAL. Go the Rhinos!!!!!