Newsletter - Issue 2, 2024

Message from the Principal

Welcome to the second issue of our Newsletter for 2024.

I would like to take this opportunity to share with you our plans for 2024.  These plans build upon the great work of our staff as we have transitioned towards a school committed to our purpose:

and focused on our vision:

We have 2 clear pieces of work in 2024:

1.     Focusing on providing our students with the greatest opportunity to demonstrate their capability at the A and B Standard. This involves:

• a.     Utilising our knowledge of how students learn to design engaging and meaningful lessons that pique the curiosity of students;
• b.     Sharing the knowledge of how we learn with students so they can begin to map out how they can improve their learning; and
• c.      Making it very visible what needs to be demonstrated to achieve an A or a B.

2.     Providing the most appropriate level of support to students through a multi-tiered approach to support utilising 4 tiers:

• a.     Universal support – provided to every student through their care and class teachers via differentiation;
• b.     Targeted support offered by:

                                               i.      HODs of Student Services for each year level

                                              ii.     Inclusion teachers who case manage specific students and

• c.      Extensive support offered by Guidance Officers and the student support team.

Providing these actions within our school will continue to enhance the opportunities for our students to Engage, Empower and Excel!

Jackson Dodd,
Principal

Key Dates

Year 7

Signing into and out of school

From time to time, students arrive late to school or need to attend appointments during the day. If arriving later than the start of school, the student needs a note to explain their absence. If a student needs to leave early to attend an appointment during the day, schools cannot allow students to sign-out without permission from their parent/carer. If parents /carers need to pick a student up early, please ensure that they have a note or you have called the school prior to your arrival. Students with notes can present the note to the student services staff so that they can be signed out and issued with a sign-out receipt. We do not allow students to present at student services and request a phone call home for the purposes of being signed out as this causes significant congestion in the student services office. Your assistance with following this procedure is appreciated.

Student Code of Conduct

• Each year the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) is reviewed and updated. The SCC clearly articulate the behaviour expectations for students attending the school and for their parents when communicating with the school and staff. This SCC details:
  • The explicit teaching of appropriate behaviour
  • The management of inappropriate behaviour
  • The support for students unable to self-regulate their behaviour
  • Specific Behaviour Policies eg. Mobile Phone use.

The updated document will be available on the school website prior to Easter. It is currently being certified by the P&C and student leaders. 

Behaviour Values

JNSHS has four behaviour values: Positive, Respectful, Resilient and Hardworking. The school encourages parents to also use these values in the home. Our behaviour matrix outlines how these behaviour values look in different environments. The expectations for the classroom environment are as follows:

Classroom (Positive)

• I greet my teacher and fellow students warmly
• I accept that we all have different strengths
• I accept that people learn differently
• I contribute positively to activities
• I am proud of my work
• I am hopeful and confident about my improvement
• I wear a clean and tidy uniform with pride

Classroom (Respect)

• I respect others right to learn
• I use an indoor voice
• I am a keen listener and follow instructions
• I ask permission to enter and exit the room
• I care for furniture, equipment and materials
• I leave my bag outside the classroom
• I keep my phone/ head phones turned off and in the Yondr pouch.
• I leave the classroom tidy

Classroom (Resilience)

• I am brave and seek help when I need to
• I keep trying until I achieve what is expected I am inquisitive
• I learn from my mistakes
• I bounce back from challenges
• I demonstrate and build self-efficacy

Classroom (Hardworking)

• I am organised and ready to learn
• I am an active learner and stay on task
• I attend all classes
• I do my best in all tasks in line with the Success Criteria
• I meet all deadlines and submit drafts
• I strive to improve
• I contribute to the class learning I demonstrate a growth-mindset

Greg Cooper,                                                                       Deputy Principal Student Services and Year 7.

Some wonderful events are in store for our Year 7 Nashies!

Leadership for Year 7

This Thursday sees the induction of our Young Leaders for James Nash State High School. Year 7 scholarship recipients will be attending.

Our JNSHS Year 7 leadership program starts the minute the student starts at Nash. When Semester 1 report cards are finalised, those students who receive an Excellent or Very Good for Behaviour and Effort, in every subject, will be invited to participate in our Ambassador program. This allows students to develop, with guidance, their leadership skills. Two students from the ambassadors will be elected to be parts of the Student Representative Council (SRC). In Term 4, students who have Excellent or Very Good in all their report cards can apply for the role of Junior School Captain. There are 8 Junior Captains. There are other opportunities for leadership in areas such as the Arts and Sport. Students will be advised when these become due.

Year 7 Camp

When: Term 3 Week 9 Tuesday – Thursday

Where: Mimburri – Belli Park

Mimburi is a unique Outdoor Education Camp that meets the needs of our year 7 students.There is a range of activities provided by skilled educators for a real “outdoor campingexperience”.

Mimburi accommodation has overnight camping on our “Tent platforms" based at 2 separate camping sites, and  “expedition" style camping in hikers' tents at remote campsites on the property. The main campsite and base for day use has full toilet and shower facilities at close hand, including a disability access bathroom, kitchen, dining facilities and a classroom, whilst the second campsite caters for a more "rustic" experience with bush kitchen, toilets and a large undercover area. 

Price: Will be finalised when the permission forms are returned but it will be less than $200 for the three days/ 2 nights.

Important Dates:

Permission Notes (via Q Parents) will be sent: Term 2 Week 2

Permissions Due: Term 3 Week 1

Invoices Sent: Term 3 Week 2

Payment Due: Term 3 Week 6 (16 August)

To be eligible, students must have:

• Good Standing
• Be financial – that is up to date with fees

STYMIE: www.stymie.com

The above website is an online bullying reporting website. It is a supportive and non-threatening way for students to make a notification of bullying. Just follow the prompts.

Year 7 Science

Ian Mackay  from Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee presented to Year 7 students to discuss local ecological issues. 

My email is aport62@eq.edu.au if you need to contact me.

Year 8

First Nations

It has been a significant month for our First Nations students. On Friday 23^rd February, three of our many QATSIF scholarship students travelled to the Australian Catholic University to represent the school at the annual New Recipients Ceremony. First Nations leaders Blake Catlin and Hayley Cummings received special QATSIF leaders badges during the service, and Hayley and Year 12 student Kahlia Small received their QATSIF scholarship certificates. Blake also volunteered at the event helping escort the Elders during the ceremony. A QATSIF scholarship is provided to all eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 11 and 12 from The Public Trustee of Queensland to help increase their educational choices and life opportunities. Our other new recipients of a QATSIF scholarship for 2024 are Wispa Brain, Phebee, Jaxon Warren and Anna Wilkinson.

QATSIF

 This prestigious event was then followed by our Term One First Nations assembly which was held on Thursday 29^th February. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students were invited to attend (alongside staff, family and members of the community) with the intent being to help build unity and identity, to learn more about culture, and to celebrate their successes at school. On this occasion, our 2024 First Nations leaders – Blake and Hayley (Senior) along with Alicia and Lewis Cavanagh, Tye Demnar (Middle School) and Mackenzie Alexander (Junior School) were officially introduced to the cohort as they ran the event. Students receiving a QATSIF scholarship and those who assisted at last year’s NAIDOC Community Family Fun Day were awarded certificates, and Uncle Gordon, Uncle Russell, Jason Carr, Mark Sidaway from Deadly Choices, and representatives from the University of the Sunshine Coast all addressed the students at the assembly. Each one was reminded to make safe and smart decisions, prepare for the future, and spread the message or reconciliation with their friends.

The next things on the cultural calendar at James Nash SHS is an On Country excursion and preparations for Reconciliation Week in Term Two.

First Nations Assembly

School Bell Songs

At James Nash SHS, the school day literally begins and ends with a song instead of a bell. Each week, a lucky Care class gets to choose what is played from Monday-Thursday and then on Fridays a staff member’s name is drawn from a hat to select a song for the day. This year, the students have been welcomed to school by the dulcet sounds of the Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and Green Day, to name just a few. We have even had the Fortnite lobby music play at the request of one class of students. On days with a significant meaning, a special song might play like “Love is in the Air” on Valentine’s Day or “Nutbush City Limits” on the day last year when Tina Turner passed away. There is nothing better than hearing students sing the lyrics like “Take me home, country road” as they walk to class. It’s a great way to start and finish the day!

Ystyn Francis,
Deputy Principal

The year 8 students have had a great start to the year!

On Wednesday 21^st February our leaders were involved in a leadership course with Darren Burns. Here our young leaders developed their leadership skills and worked together to plan some activities for the year. The leaders had a great day and learnt about their leadership style and how to work together to build a positive culture within the year 8 cohort and within the school.

They first activity the leaders planned was carried out in connection with Clean Up Australia Day where the leaders organised a ‘Clean Up Nash Day’ with the Year 8 cohort. This was completed in learning and well-being where each house had an area of the school to pick up rubbish. Students went through the gardens, down the sides of the oval and a number of other hidden places and collected 9 bins of rubbish. They did an amazing job.

In learning and well-being, students have been working as house groups to develop their team work, communication and building positive relationships amongst their peers. Each house has been completing team building and challenge activities where they need to work with their peers and in some cases, people they haven’t worked with before, to complete a challenge. They are focusing on working together, communicating respectfully, listening to other’s ideas and opinions and developing positive working relationships amongst the group. It has been great seeing our cohort come together to develop these relationships and develop the skills need to work with people that they might not know.

Year 9

Year 9 Leadership Camp

The Year 9 Leadership Camp will take place during Term 1 – Week 10 (Monday – Wednesday). Students whom have taken on leadership positions and or have meet behaviour, attendance and effort are eligible to apply.  The spots are filling up so if you are interested, please bring in your forms.

Attendance

Attendance to date is 91.7% which is a drop from the start of the year.  The unexplained attendance is the problem. This can be rectified by parents/carers responding to texts or letting the school know the reasons why and duration of absences.

Girls in Year 9 are leading the way with 94.4% attendance and the boys are 90.2% attendance

Proportion of students by attendance rate range

              ˂ 85%                    85% - 89.9%                90% - 94.9%                95% - 100%

 Behaviour

Our four school values - being positive, respectful, resilient and hardworking

Whilst the majority of students are well behaved in Year 9 it is disappointing to see that year to date, we have been dealing with behaviours that include:

These behaviours affect the teaching and learning for all staff and students at James Nash. It is our commitment to identify the needs and provide supports for those students; leading to the reduction of incidences and an increase in teaching and learning time.

Year 10

Attendance

We have had attendance as one of the key performance indicators in Year 10 as we seek to reduce absences as much as possible. While we acknowledge there are times when students are simply too sick to attend school, there are also many other times that an absence can be avoided.

As a school, our target for attendance in all year levels is 90%. For Year 10, our current figures show that attendance is sitting at 86.2% so some ground to make up.

 To try and encourage higher attendance we have been offering some incentives including a pizza party for the best Care class for each 5 week block. Our first winner is Glanmire 10A and I will hopefully provide some photos in the next newsletter of these students enjoying their prize.

Of the current 241 Year 10 students, we have:

• 37 students sitting at 100% attendance
• 56 students from 95 – 100% and
• 43 students from 90 – 95%.

 My hope is that not only will we reach our attendance target of 90% but also that Grade 10 will be the best performing year level. Stay tuned for further updates.

James McKee,
Deputy Principal

Students make a Great Start!

On Friday 1 March, the Year 10 Great Start Awards were presented at Middle School Parade.  These awards acknowledge students who have made an excellent start to the year and who embody the James Nash SHS values of positivity, respect, resilience and hard-work.

Almost 50 students were nominated by their teachers from a range of curriculum areas, with many being nominated by more than one teacher.  Mrs Fox, (HOD Student Services Year 10) commented that “Identifying and celebrating students who exemplify our values and who contribute positively to the learning environment is very important to us. It is so encouraging to hear such positive feedback about Year 10 students.”

Of the many students nominated, two students were selected as winners of the ‘Great Start Awards’ – Hayley James and Ashleigh Moss.   Both students were nominated by three of their classroom teachers and were described as hard-working, respectful, dedicated students, who go above and beyond in their learning.  We are proud to acknowledge the efforts of our winners.

The families of all nominated students will receive a personal letter of congratulations in the mail.  We look forward to continuing to acknowledge the excellent efforts of Year 10 students in Term 2.

Shannon Fox,
HOD SS Year 10

PHO10A’s Pen Pal Program

This year, as part of Learning & Wellbeing, our care class has started a pen pal program with some of Queensland’s oldest people. We now write to elderly people from 3 different aged care facilities across Queensland.

We tell each other stories about school, friends, hobbies and family. Our pals have lived through a World War and watched the world change completely from the start of TV to having computers in watches. They have all sorts of amazing tales to tell.

We are learning to hand write letters and send them by post. We are practicing polite conversation and being interested in new people. We are also learning about the patience needed to wait for a reply that doesn’t come digitally in 3 seconds. 

Jo Shepherd,
PHO10A Care Teacher

Senior Schooling

Five of our year 12 students competed in the Lions Youth of the Year competition over the last two weeks. Four of the local Lions clubs hosted students, family and school staff. Students were required to deliver a five minute speech on a  topic of their choosing and then they also had to do two impromptu speeches lasting two minutes each on unseen questions. The students were sensational ambassadors for James Nash. All five students delivered really interesting and diverse speeches ranging from what it means to be a team player, to human relations and how laughter is important. The most divisive speech was from Charles Greer who spoke about the very controversial topic of whether tomato sauce should be stored in the refrigerator or the cupboard! Riley Hotham won his round and is now competing on the 17^th of March for the region. Well done to the following year 12s that competed: Molly Devereaux, Jacquiline Cook, Romy Whittaker, Charles Greer and Riley Hotham.

Year 12 students who put their name down to go on the Future Options excursion to Brisbane universities on Wednesday 27 March have been invoiced and parent permission requested through QParents.  A reminder to finalise these two items by Friday 22 March  if your student is wanting to go on this excursion.

Term One Exam Timetable is now out and will run from Wednesday 20^th March to the Tuesday 26^th of March. Students have all been emailed this information.

Term one report cards will be issued via the QParents app on Friday 26^th of April.  Year 11 Work Pathway students and Year 12 TAFE students will also get a progress report from their training provider for term 1.

Parent teacher interviews will be held on the 7^th of May. Information on how to book will be in future emails and on our Facebook page.

2023 Academic Dux

Introducing Ethan Kropp, 2023 School Dux

James Nash SHS would like to extend a huge congratulations to recent graduate Ethan Kropp, who has been awarded the James Nash Overall Academic Dux for 2023.

Ethan worked extremely hard in all his senior schooling subjects as well as doing an outstanding job as one of our 2023 School Captains. Ethan’s academic studies included Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics,Chemistry, Physics, English and Music which all involve a heavy workload.

Ethan achieved our highest ATAR score yet in the new system with an ATAR score of 98.85% which is equivalent to an OP 1 in the old system.   Ethan has been accepted into the University of Queensland for a duel degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science.  

James Nash would like to recognise Ethan’s exceptional dedication to his academic success and congratulate him on this huge achievement. Ethan celebrated his success recently with his parents, fellow 2023 graduates and members of the Executive and Senior Schooling Team at Kingston House.  Ethan and his parents spoke about their gratitude to James Nash Staff for the enormous support provided to Ethan during his time at Nash.

Good luck Ethan – we are very proud of you.

Connecting Young People to Energy Futures in State-First

In a state-first, high school students from Wide Bay Burnett region are part of a new regional, rural and remote cadetship program in the transformative energy industry, through a partnership between Ergon Energy Network and Energex and TAFE Queensland.

This year, eighteen students from across South West Queensland have been selected to participate in the program offered at five TAFE Queensland campuses. Students will also attend work experience placements at Ergon Energy Network and Energex depots located in Kilkivan, Kingaroy and Murgon, as far west as Charleville, and east to Boonah.

James Nash State High School student, Brendan Reinke, has been accepted into the inaugural program delivered across south western Queensland, including depots in Stanthorpe, Dalby, Millmerran and Roma.

Brendan is interested in an electrotechnology career after high school, and he will gain practical work experience at Ergon Energy Network’s Kilkivan depot, through in-community placements during the program.

“I hope by the end of this program my efforts will be recognised and that it will lead into employment or an apprenticeship,” Brendan said.

“I’d love to gain valuable skills and expand my knowledge whilst representing an industry that helps provide service and solutions to its customers. It would be a great opportunity for me personally and bring me one step closer to my dream career.”

The cadetship participants complete a Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE2201) over four terms, with a combination of weekly online workshops, on-campus practical days led by TAFE Queensland teachers, and depot work experience guided by Ergon Energy Network and Energex experts.

Ergon Energy Network and Energex spokesperson, Dan McGaw said: “It’s great to partner with TAFE Queensland and spark interest in career opportunities in the industry.”

“This program will provide foundational electrotechnology skills and a clear pathway towards an energy sector-related apprenticeship for young people.”

TAFE Queensland General Manager of the South West Region, Jenni Butler, said that the organisation was proud to work together with Australia’s largest electricity company to help equip the next generation of energy tradespeople.

“Working with Ergon Energy Network and Energex ensures our training programs are tailored to the specific needs of the industry,” said Ms Butler.

“The program participants will gain the confidence, the capabilities, and are ready to help drive a bright future for the industry and their communities.”

Find out more about TAFE at School and pre-apprenticeship courses at tafeqld.edu.au/tafe-at-school

Humanities: Embark on a Cultural Voyage

Year 9 and 10 Japanese students are getting ready to embark on an enriching journey into the heart of Japanese culture on May 8th. We are thrilled to announce an exciting excursion to the Japanese Embassy in Brisbane, followed by a delightful meal at an authentic Japanese restaurant. This promises to be an educational and immersive experience, offering a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of Japan and its rich traditions.

The Japanese Embassy stands as a symbol of the strong diplomatic ties between Japan and Australia. Our visit will provide an insider's look into the embassy's operations and functions, offering valuable insights into the cultural exchange between our two nations. From interactive exhibits to engaging presentations, students will have the chance to explore various aspects of Japanese language, history, and customs. This excursion is not just about sightseeing; it's about fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

After the visit to the embassy, students will satisfy our hunger for knowledge and delicious cuisine at a renowned Japanese restaurant, Kadoya. Tucked away in the vibrant streets of Brisbane, this eatery is celebrated for its authentic dishes and warm ambiance. As we step inside, we will be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies. From traditional favourites to modern interpretations, there will be something to tantalise every taste bud. This dining experience will not only fill our stomachs but also nourish our souls with the essence of Japanese hospitality.

Moreover, this excursion offers a unique opportunity for language practice and cultural exchange. Students will have the chance to engage with native Japanese speakers at the embassy and restaurant, putting their language skills to the test in real-world situations. Whether ordering food or asking questions, every interaction will be a chance to build confidence and fluency in Japanese.

As we look forward to this upcoming excursion, let us approach it with an open mind and a sense of curiosity. Let us embrace the opportunity to learn, explore, and connect with the vibrant culture of Japan. By participating in this excursion, we are not just students; we are cultural ambassadors, building bridges of friendship and understanding between our two nations.

I‘m sure students are looking forward to embarking on this cultural voyage to Japan, where every moment promises to be a step closer to global citizenship and mutual respect. Arigatou gozaimasu, Mrs Appleby and Miss Rumsey, for making this extraordinary experience possible!

Science

Congratulations to the fifteen talented year 11 students were recently granted scholarship money for demonstrating excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  Students were required to complete an application that outlined their interest and achievements in the field of STEM, and how they demonstrate our school values.

The scholarships were instigated and funded by the Queensland Hydro Project who wish to recognise and encourage the STEM education of local students in the Gympie region by generously offering scholarships.  Students are able to spend the money on all school related expenses.

On Tuesday March 5 a team of year 10 students represented the school well at the NSW Science and Engineering Challenge.  The event is coordinated by the Mind-Set Do team at the University of the Sunshine Coast.  Our students competed against numerous other schools from across the Sunshine Coast Region, and did exceptionally well placing 3^rd overall.  Of note were the bridge building group who achieved a first place for their awesome design.  Most importantly the students represented school with pride and enjoyed the challenge of competing against other academic students in hands-on STEM activities.

Science Squad continues to provide enthusiastic students in grades 7 – 10 with the opportunity to participate in fun yet educational hands-on science activities.  Recently participants enjoyed activities such as the electrolysis of water, microscopy, expanding marshmallows, density rainbows, and mousetrap race cars. Everyone is welcome to Science Squad every Thursday during morning tea.

Business & Digital Technologies

Spotlight on Year 10 Economics and Business

Students in the Year 10 Economic and Business class have set themselves up well to understand the objectives of the economy and why government’s make the economic decisions they do.  They might not agree with or like the decisions, but they have a real understanding of why they happen. 

Most students were surprised by something they learned this term.  These are a few of their comments …

Next term brings the chance for this class to become powerful decision makers - to use the economic knowledge they have to choose, review and evaluate current government actions, based on economic objectives and authentic information.

These are such great skills for our kids to have as they move into becoming active participants in the Australian economy!

The Arts

AIM Boot Camp and Twilight Concert

In Week 1 of Term 2 James Nash SHS is hosting the Academy of Instrumental Music Boot Camp for all secondary state schools in the Gympie region. From Wednesday afternoon until Friday afternoon, students from the Concert Band and String Ensemble will be working with two guest conductors to build their skills as young musicians. Students will rehearse material, build skills with the arts team from Perseverance Street Theatre Company, and network with students and staff from schools across.

This year we are welcoming back Alisa Jones, the Head of Ensembles and Conducting for Education Queensland and freelance conductor, educator, and adjudicator. Alisa travels throughout Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, conducting and lecturing at universities, music colleges, schools, and community groups. We also have the pleasure of working for the first time with Brisbane based composer and strings teacher, Timo Jarvela. Timo enjoys composing appealing works for young string players. He has published numerous works for string orchestras and has performed with many different orchestras and ensembles including the Queensland Youth Orchestra, the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout the Boot Camp, students from James Nash SHS, Gympie SHS, Kilkivan SS, Mary Valley SC, and Tin Can Bay SS will come together to learn material for a FREE Twilight Concert hosted by James Nash SHS on Friday, 19 April from 6pm. 

Tickets for this concert will be available on the 28 March through Trybooking. We would like to extend an invitation to all to join us for an evening celebrating Instrumental Music students from Queensland State Schools.

From the Workbench - ITD & TTC

Let The Show Go On

In a display of collaboration and craftsmanship, students from the Gympie Trade Training Centre (GTTC) will consolidate their construction skills to bring the James Nash ACA set to life for the upcoming drama production, High School Musical Jr. This initiative not only demonstrates the power of partnerships but also highlights the talent and dedication of these young builders.

Under the guidance of their instructors, GTTC students will be transforming raw materials into a set-specific backdrop.

For the students involved, this project represents more than just a construction challenge; it's an opportunity to showcase their talents. They are honing their technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience that will serve them well in future endeavours.

The collaborative spirit between GTTC and the James Nash Drama Department exemplifies the power of education to foster connections and inspire excellence.

As the curtain rises on High School Musical Jr, audiences can expect to be captivated not only by the talent of the performers but also by the craftsmanship of the set, a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of GTTC students

QParents

Parents, student academic reports for Term 1 will be available soon. QParents users will be able to view and download report cards online as soon as they are published. It’s not too late to register for QParents – just contact the school administration to request an invitation.

Sport Update

Save the Date! Cross Country will be held in Week 10 on the 28 March 2024.

Facilities Update

During the upcoming school holidays, work will commence on our new Outdoor Learning Area located between the Admin Block and Home Ec. Works will continue into next term with a projected completion date of 31 May 2024. The landscape concept below, will give you an idea of what the area will look like once completed.

Access to this area will be restricted during the construction phase.

Finance News

Invoices for Student Resource Hire Scheme Fees and ACA and AIM fees have been distributed. Thank you to the parents and carers who have settled their 2024 accounts.

Are your accounts overdue?

Please note that some accounts as per the yellow highlighting may now be overdue.  Please attend to these at your earliest convenience.

Are you on a Payment Plan?

Thank you to those parents/carers who have contacted the office to negotiate the terms of their 2024 Payment Plan and commenced payment.  Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments should have commenced.  If you haven’t already done so, please pop into the office or email me to receive the Form that can be completed and returned to me do so as a matter of urgency.

Due dates

• Due dates will depend on your previously chosen payment option. You have been invoiced accordingly.

More Information

If you are experiencing financial difficulty and would like to discuss setting up a Payment Plan, please come into office or email jmcke130@eq.edu.au. We would be happy to assist.

For more information on the Student Resource Hire Scheme please see the school’s website: https://jamesnashshs.eq.edu.au/enrolments/resource-scheme

Next Step

The Next Step Year 12 Completers survey opens on 18 March. All Year 12 completers from 2023 are invited to complete this 5-minute survey about what they are doing now in terms of work and/or study. We ask parents, siblings and friends to encourage our graduates to complete the survey to help our school improve senior programs for future students.

As a thank you, participants have the chance to win one of 5 MacBook Airs. Graduates will receive an invitation by mail and may be contacted by phone. For more information about Next Step, visit http://www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.

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