Issue 12

A Special Message From the Principal

7 May 2020

E d u c a t i o n Q u e e n s l a n d

Inside the Gate

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please note the below letter attached from Queensland Health which details the return to school of our students.

1. As you are aware the State Premier has recalled school for all Year 11 + 12 students to begin regular classes on Monday, May 11th.

2. Years 7 to 10 students are to remain at home and are scheduled to return to school on Monday, May 25th. (This is to be confirmed by May 22nd). Years 7 to 10 will continue to receive schoolwork via E-learn, email and the postal service.

3. From May 25th, the Tuckshop will reopen as normal on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. (Years 11 + 12 students have been notified by email around the limited Tuckshop service during the weeks of May 11 and May 18). Senior students are advised to bring their lunch for the next 2 weeks.

4. If your son or daughter is ill i.e. (running nose, sore throat, fever, cough). DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO COME TO SCHOOL. They should seek medical advice and notify the school.

5. Hygiene actions are extremely important: we ask students to wash their hands regularly, cough into a tissue or their elbow and avoid physical contact.

6. Parents are asked to avoid congregating at the front of the school during pick up and drop off times.

7. Education Queensland has directed schools not to provide classwork for students who choose not to come to school. If students have specific circumstances such as a pre-existing health conditions or live with a vulnerable person, please contact the college to discuss.

Australia has been successful in mitigating the effects of the virus on our community members. We are slowly returning to a more normal way of life. I would like to thank all the staff who have worked hard to provide the best learning experiences possible for our students under these trying times. I have had much feedback from parents and students actively engaging and successfully completing schoolwork at home. Thanks also to the parents, carers and students who have followed government directions and worked hard to keep each other safe.

The College Staff are very excited about seeing our students back in the classroom.

Thank you, Theo Bellas

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The BSC Chess Competition for Term 2, 2020 has been postponed until Term 3 2020.

Keep practising - the competition will be bigger than ever!

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Mr Bellas Theo principal@burnettsc.eq.edu,au

Mr Adams Stephen sadam54@eq.edu.au

Mr Bahnisch Chris cxbah0@eq.edu.au

Mr Bricknell Barry bbric2@eq.edu.au

Miss Chapman Millie mchap195@eq.edu.au

Ms Conard-Rohayem Endayha econa10@eq.edu.au

Ms Conroy Fran fconr1@eq.edu.au

Mr Cook Michael mjcoo1@eq.edu.au

Mrs Coulson Tanya tcoul18@eq.edu.au

Mrs Cowen Marian madam111@eq.edu.au

Mrs Darlington Leisa ldarl6@eq.edu.au

Mr Eskdale Declan deskd0@eq.edu.au

Ms Fenton Carol cafen0@eq.edu.au

Miss Geddes Robyn rgedd2@eq.edu.au

Mrs Gibbs Nicole ngibb10@eq.edu.au

Miss Hall Tamika tnhal0@eq.edu.au

Mr Henderson Kyle khend171@eq.edu.au

Mr Kemp Russell rkemp13@eq.edu.au

Mrs Leaf Deborah dleaf4@eq.edu.au

Miss Morgan Kelly klmor2@eq.edu.au

Mr Parker Gregory gpark65@eq.edu.au

Mrs Parkin Joy jxpar26@eq.edu.au

Mrs Skinner Jenni jskin28@eq.edu.au

Teaching Staff Email Addresses

Please be aware that the teachers will be available through email to communicate with your child at

their normal timetabled times.

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Science Department News – Putting Science under the Microscope Term 2 2020 will long be noted as the term many schools took a large step into a new learning paradigm. With any new endeavour there will be unforeseen challenges and tribulations but it is important to maintain a focus on the possibilities and potential rather than being bogged down entirely by the problems or unforeseen issues. It is with this same spirit that many scientific innovations evolved to advance modern society. Although our science classrooms may look, sound and feel different, our students have adapted well to virtual laboratories, interactives and online discussion boards to continue their study across a spectrum of scientific fields including studies of physics, earth science (geology), chemistry and biology. So, let us take a brief look at what has been happening online.

Year 7 Science – Exploring Motion (Mrs Cowen, Mrs Parkin)

This term, both classes are exploring how forces affect motion. Students will develop their understanding of balanced and unbalanced forces and apply these to predict and justify conclusions about changes in motion. They will also explore the effects of gravitational force on motion and consider the difference between mass and weight. Later this term, students will analyse forces involved in simple machines to understand mechanical advantage.

Year 8 Science – Earth Science (Mr Adams, Mrs Cowen)

Using videos, interactive learning objects and kitchen geology, students in Year 8 Science have just begun to study their Earth Science unit in which they are developing an understanding of the Rock Cycle. The Rock Cycle is an important aspect of geological progression by the formation, destruction and reformation of rocks around the globe. Students will specifically be investigating the formation of igneous rocks, the process of weathering that erodes igneous rock to form the granules required for sedimentary rocks, and the process of reformation of igneous rock and sedimentary rock being molten into metamorphic rocks. Next week students will demonstrate the process of metamorphism, using ‘chocolate rocks’ in their kitchen.

Students come to gain an understanding that the alterations to the physical and chemical structure of rocks cause a change in the characteristics shown by different forms of rocks. Such as that igneous rocks, formed by the cooling of magma, can express small or large crystals dependent on the rate of heat loss, sedimentary rocks are a coalescence of fine particles and granules which are naturally cemented together, and that the most common used of metamorphic rock is as marble. Students will be later assessed in a Stimulus Response exam.

Year 9 Science - The Dynamic Earth (Mr Bricknell, Mrs Cowen)

In Year 9 Science, students are studying a Geology unit called “Changing Earth”. In this unit the

students explore the historical development of the theory of plate tectonics and model and

investigate geological processes involved in earth movement. They compare different types of

tectonic-plate boundaries and the tectonic events which occur at these boundaries. Students explore

technological developments that have aided scientists in the study of tectonic-plate movement and

consider how these assist societies living in tectonic-event areas.

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They research the impact of tectonic events such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes on

humans and describe where science and technology are contributing to the development of safer

buildings.

Year 10 Science – Chemistry (Mr Adams, Mrs Parkin)

Over the last couple of weeks, both classes have been consolidating their prior knowledge of Chemistry by revising the difference between elements, compounds and mixtures before moving onto understanding the concept of atoms. This knowledge will enhance student understanding into how scientists organise elements into the Periodic Table of Elements. As conceptual knowledge grows, students will begin examining atomic structure, properties of groups of elements, electron arrangement in atoms and their effect on reactivity and how atoms are bonded to make compounds. This chemistry platform will provide students with the necessary skills to identify, write and balance several types of chemical reactions used in biological and industrial contexts.. At this stage, many students are to be commended for their focus during a unit that often proves difficult, as it is quite abstract for students.

Year 11 Biology (Mrs Parkin)

This term, students continue to build on last term’s knowledge by explaining how the structure and function of cells and their components relates to the need to exchange matter and energy with their immediate environment. This understanding is essential to appreciate the processes vital for survival. Over the next couple of weeks, students will examine the structure and function of plant and animal systems at cell and tissue levels in order to analyse how they facilitate the efficient provision or removal of materials.

Year 12 Biology (Mr Adams)

Over the last several weeks, students have been developing their understanding of the structure of ecosystems, the processes involved in the movement of energy and matter in ecosystems and how environmental factors limit populations is essential to appreciate the dynamics, diversity and underlying unity of these systems. When seniors return next week, they will continue to work on the IA2 Student experiment before moving onto the Genetics and Biotechnology unit.

Year 11/12 Physics (Mr Parker)

This term has certainly been an interesting one in Physics, as we have been running online classes.

The participation from the students in these online classes has been outstanding and it is great to

see our students so keenly engaging with their education. This term we have been studying waves,

looking at the behaviour of sound and light. Upon their return to school next week, the students will

be working on their next assessment task where they are reporting on their own scientific

experiment.

Maths and Science Tutoring

When normal classes resume, Maths and Science tutoring will once again be available at BSC every

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. These sessions will be free and students may attend as many or

as few as they want. They will run until 4 pm in the H1 Science Room. These sessions will be staffed

by Science and Maths staff. Any Questions can be directed to Mr Adams at sadam54@eq.edu.au or

call through to the office (07) 4161 3888.

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From the Art Department

Finally, if you would like to discuss any matters pertaining to your child’s progress in the Science or the Science Curriculums generally, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s science teacher or myself – we will be more than happy to help.

Mr Stephen Adams

(Science Subject Area Coordinator)

Above:

Year 9 Student Charlotte Maddern ‘s recreation piece number 1

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Right:

Year 9 Student Charlotte Maddern ‘s

recreation piece number 2

Below Left:

Paper Art piece “Umbrella” by Year

11 student Emma Breitkopf

Below Right:

Paper Quilling by Year 11 student,

Lucinda Schmidt

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Above:

“Still Life” by Year 8 student Kim

Parkin

Right:

Papier Mache by Year 7 student

Lucy Griggs

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Above Left:

Experimental Drawing by Year 10 student

Luke Hill

Above Right:

“From the Garage” by year 10 student Trinity

Darrow

Left:

Ephemeral Art by Year 8 student, Shantelle

Hawkins

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Planning for

Hoof and Hook

2020

Pictured right are the 2020 Agricultural Science Department steers for the annual Hoof and Hook competition which is planned to be held at Maryborough in September.

It is planned that the steers will be kept and then shown at our local shows in 2021.

Unofficially they are called Dennis, Pee Wee (not because of his size but because of his relaxation habit) and Showstopper.

When photographed, Year 9 student Melita Palmer had washed and partly clipped each of them. “Dennis” is from the Lockyer Valley bred by Dennis Peters, “Pee Wee” is bred by Nangur Simmentals at Goomeri, and “Showstopper” was bred here at school.

Fingers crossed they will all get their chance to strut their stuff at Hoof and Hook and at the shows next year.

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We are what

we repeatedly do.

Excellence, therefore

is not an act, but a habit.

Aristotle

GALE EBooks

is your instant reference library

To access Gale Ebooks

1. Open the Burnett State College web page - https://burnettsc.eq.edu.au

2. Click on the “Facilities” tab

3. Click on the “Library” tab

4. On the right hand side of the page you will find “Gale Ebooks”

5. Once opened the required password is - library (all in lower case)

Ensure you make use of this very helpful tool while working from home!

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QKR App - What an Easy Way to Pay and Purchase

Put money onto your Tuckshop account or order the food specifically, purchase and order uniforms, pay your school fees, pay for excursions, pay for your Year 12 Graduation ticket and much more! Tuckshop transactions are to be completed by 8.00 am if they are to be available to your students on that day.

Download the app onto your phone and follow the prompts or alternatively pop into the office for a quick lesson. It really is very easy.

Burnett State College in association with Burnett State College P & C have chosen to adopt the QKR application.

Better for parents

Make faster, more convenient payments from a secure mobile app anywhere and at anytime.

Website payment alternative for parents and carers without a smartphone or tablet.

All purchases including tuckshop , fees, laptops, excursions etc. can be made using the app.

Pay direct from a credit or debit card without pre-loading funds to a third party account.

Track transactions easily with online receipts.

Winter has arrived!

Get ready for the cool weather

Winter uniform polar fleece jackets are available for purchase from

the school office - $32 each

Students are also permitted to wear a plain bottle green jumper with

No colours, logos or piping .

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For Your Diary and Assessment Due Dates

Date Year Level

School Event or Assessment Item Details

BSC Tuckshop Menu

Wraps

Chicken/Ham $8.00

Chilli Tender $8.00

Toasted Wraps $8.50

Sandwiches

Egg and Lettuce $3.50

Chicken $3.50

Chicken and Cheese $3.50

Ham, Cheese and Tomato $3.50

Corn Meat and Pickles $3.50

Tuna $3.50

Toasted Sandwiches $4.00

Hot Box

Riblets $2.80

Pies $4.00

(Plain, Peas, Bacon + Cheese,

Potato, Curry, Mushroom, Pepper)

Sausage Rolls $2.50

(Beef, Chicken + Cheese)

Chilli Tender $2.00

Kent Tender $2.50

Garlic Bread $3.50

Pizza $2.00

Meals $5.00

Rotating menu advertised weekly

Honey Soy + Rice, Thai Chicken and Rice

Curried Prawns + Rice, Spag Bog,

Sausages + Mash, Beef Casserole,

Wombok + Chicken

Salad Rolls

Chicken, Ham, Corn Meat $5.00

Salad Bowls

Med $4.00 with meat $4.50

Large with egg $4.50

Large with egg & meat $4.75

Hot Rolls (when available)

Chicken or Savoury Mince $5.00

Gluten Free Meals

Sausages $3.00

Nuggets $2.00

Drinks

Water Sml $2.00

Med $3.50

Lrge $4.50

Flavoured Milk Sml $2.00

Lrge $3.20

Juice Sml $2.00

Lrge $3.20

Softdrink (Sports Day only) $2.00

Powerade (Sports Day only) $4.50

Desserts

Ice Creams from $1.00

Cheesecakes (Slice) $3.00

Chips $2.20

Lollies (Sports Day only) $2.50

Chocolates $2.50

Mini Chocolates $ .50