This week, we hosted the last of the 2024 ICAS Tests for the students and families who opted to participate in the process. The results for these tests are released via the portal approximately two weeks after the test window has closed. The Writing test is the exception. The results for this test can take up to 6 weeks. Certificates awards for students are created by the official administrators. Once completed, they will distribute them to the College, and we will pass on to the students once they arrive. Well done to all the students who participated.    

Gold Rush at Dalby!

Year 5 students struck it rich on Thursday when they discovered gold in the Early Years playground! Learning about the Eureka Gold Rush period, the students dressed up, adopted characters, and took their learning outside for part of Thursday. They even found a gold “expert” they named Professor Gerald Goldimeanor and promptly interviewed him as part of their assessment task.

It was great to see students engaging with their learning in different ways and having a lot of fun at the same time. Well done to the teachers and staff who helped make this happen for the students.

 

Book Week

We love Book Week. We love a dress up. It was great to see students getting involved in the spirit of the day last Wednesday. Year 7s even completed their Praxis Project by visiting the Containers for Change depot in full costume, much to the delight of the workers in the centre. We had some strange looks from passing cars as we moved between the campus and the depot, but it was pleasing to hear a member of the public correctly identify Holes as the book the students used as their costume inspiration.

Weather   
The past week has seen the weather shift to very much announce the arrival of spring time. While it has not been hot (we would certainly love days of 30-32 degrees in the middle of summer) it has been above the August average. This serves as a reminder that students need to remain hydrated while here at school and the black jacket that the students love to wear through winter now needs to find its home in the cupboard.

Staying adequately hydrated at school will not only avoid students feeling the effects of those pesky dehydration headaches, but it also helps be better for learning during the day. Check out the other health benefits of sufficient hydration.

UniSQ Discovery Day
Year 7 and Year 8 students traveled to the University of Southern Queensland on Tuesday in Week 7 to explore career pathways. About 500 students were in attendance, from a range of schools across the region and it was a great way for our students to see the campus, engage in some activities, but start to think about their own interests and potential pathways for the future. Thank you to Mr Garside and Mrs Boland for helping plan the day. 

Kind regards, 

Craig Cullen

Assistant Principal Middle Years