Dear Sunshine High Community,
I want to thank you all for your support and contribution to our school over the year. We have much to celebrate and be thankful for as we move into the festive season.
Our school, like all schools, is a busy and complex place. One where the pace can often become hectic, but as the year comes to an end it is important to remember that our students have achieved so much, as a community and as individuals and we should all be very proud of the young people that make up our Sunshine Beach SHS community.
It is also important to remember that our school does not exist in isolation, we are part of a community and I would like to thank all the businesses, organisations and individuals who have supported our school through 2022. Through your contributions - whether it be time, knowledge, work experience opportunities, traineeship opportunities or monetary donations, you have made a significant difference to the outcomes of our students. Our community clearly lives the saying “it takes a village to raise a child".
Start of 2023
All Year levels commence on Monday 23 January 2023.
Year 7 and 8 Students will assemble in the Student Centre at 8:50am for a short assembly to receive their timetables and further information before heading off to class.
Year 9 will assemble in the performing arts block at 8:50am for a short assembly before heading off to class for timetables and further information.
Year 10 will go to their timetabled first period at 8:50am. Their timetable will be emailed to them on Friday 20th January. New students in year 10 will report to the office and the HOY will issue them a timetable and escort them to class. Year 10 will have an assembly in period 3.
Year 11 and 12 will assemble in the Student Centre at 8:20am sharp for a short assembly before heading off to class for timetables and further information.
Key Personnel for 2023:
Deputy Principal Junior Secondary (Years 7 and 8) – Mrs Jo Kearney
Junior Secondary Head of Department– Mr Andrew Savage
Year 7 Head of Year – Mr Marc Dudley
Year 8 Head of Year – Mrs Tracey Marsden
Deputy Principal Middle Secondary Middle Secondary (Year 9 and 10) Mr Chris Robinson
Head of Department – Middle Secondary – Mrs Sharon Steel
Year 9 Head of Year – Ms Rochelle Dawson
Year 10 Head of Year – Mr Michael Los
Deputy Principal Senior Secondary (Year 11 and 12) – Mr Paul Fitzgerald
Head of Department Senior Secondary – Mrs Catherine Seaniger
Year 11 Head of Year – Ms Shannon Hill
Year 12 Head of Year – Ms Melissa O'Brien
First week routine:
Year 7 will meet for an assembly in the Student Centre each day in the first week at 8:50am. All other students will go to their daily timetabled first period. A reminder that Thursday of week 1 – 26 January is a public holiday. Also, the School annual inter-house swimming carnival will take place on Friday 27th January at the NAC. A reminder this is a whole school activity.
Basketball Courts
The construction of the second shade structure over the outdoor basketball courts will begin just prior to the start of school and will take all of term 1. Unfortunately, that means these courts are out of action for term 1. The Sports Centre will be available for some basketball but the P & C and school have invested in some football (soccer goals) which will be on the oval for students to play football during breaks in term 1. Having two covered external basketball courts will be of a huge benefit for students in the long run.
Resource requirements
All resource requirements (stationary and associated materials) for each year level is listed on the school website on the Support and Resources page, open the Student Resource Scheme folder there are separate documents for each year level.
BYO Device
Sunshine Beach SHS has a BYO laptop/device program. All students require a laptop device as a part of their learning resources, please go to the school website on the facilities tab for the computer and technology page for full details and minimum device specifications. This laptop MUST be joined to the school's network system for internet and common drive access. Connection to the network can be done from home via the school's website: byoxlink , once a student is active. The Queensland Department of Education network does not support Chrome Book computers.
Uniform
Sunshine Beach SHS is a uniform school endorsed by the school's P&C. Full details of uniform requirements are available on the school website under the facilities tab to access the Uniform shop page. https://sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au/facilities/uniform-shop
Please note that when buying shoes for 2023 lace up Doc Martin Boots or the like are not a uniform item and are not to be worn to school. Only ankle high shoes permitted.
The P & C will be running a second-hand
uniform sale on Thursday 12th January 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the
school’s Student Centre.
Mobile phones and earphones
A reminder that mobile phones and earphones are not be used at any time on the school site. Mobile phones, if bought to school, must be turned off and either in their pocket or bag. Students may use their phone in the administration foyer or in the canteen to pay for food. Ear phones are not to be seen at any time. Smart watches, also, are not to be used as a phone at school. It is important to note, as students move into formal exams, items such as smart watches cannot be taken into the room. Items surrendered, because of inappropriate use, must be collected by parents.
Buses
CDC Buses are now processing STAS (School Transport Assistance Scheme) school bus pass applications for the 2023 school year.
Parents/Carers will need to apply for a new school bus pass if their students are -
• Starting at a new school in 2023
OR
• Residing at a new address in 2023
Parents/Carers will not need to apply for a school bus pass if their students are already bus pass holders and are (a) staying at the same school and (b) residing at the same address.
Parents/Carers can apply for STAS online here www.qld.gov.au/schooltransportassistance
*One Form
*Up to Five Children
*Any Device
Additional Information
Please contact STASDigital.Helpdesk@tmr.qld.gov.au or 1300 119 289 for technical assistance with your online application.
For school bus service information
CDC Sunshine Coast https://cdcqueensland.com.au/bus-services/sunshine-coast-schools/
Email: info.sunshinecoast@cdcbus.com.au
Phone: (07) 54766622
Bus passes will be delivered to school in the first 2 weeks of term 1 to be distributed to students. A grace period will apply for the first 2 weeks to allow students to receive their bus passes.
Please note if your student is not eligible for a school bus pass, you will need to obtain a Go Card online or from your closest retailer. For more information please visit https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/go-card
Safe Holidays
I would like to wish our departing students and families, all the best for the future and I know you will hold the memories of your time as a member of the SBSHS community in a special place within your hearts.
Finally, I would like to wish all a safe and happy festive season and I hope the new year is a productive and prosperous one.
Grant Williams
Principal