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In Pursuit of ExcellenceRoundabout Rosewood

• issue 2 • 2014

Upcoming Events:P&C Meeting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18/03/14

Harmony Day� � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21/03/14

NAPLAN Practice � � � � � � � 24-25/03/14

Yr11/12 Exams� � �26/03/14- 1/04/2014

QCS Practice Test � � � � � � � � � 2-3/04/14

Last Day of School Term � � � � 04/04/14

School Resumes � � � � � � � � � � � � 22/04/14

ANZAC Day Ceremony � � � � � 24/04/14

School Cross Country� � � � � � � 24/04/14

ANZAC Day Public Holiday 25/04/14

rshs contactsPhone: (07) 5461 9400

Fax: (07) 5461 9446

Email: [email protected]

www.rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au

Absentee Line: (07) 5461 9466

School values: Care & ToleranceInclusivenessHonestyTrustworthinessIntegrityRespectful FreedomResponsible Choice

Dear Parents/Caregivers,Many of the events and meetings that I have been to lately have been to continue to build the great partnerships that our school has with outside organizations which have the capacity to provide opportunities for our students both during and after their time in the school. I am very proud of the work that the school is undertaking with the Beacon Foundation and the links that we have already made to our local businesses and the industries such as Cummins Diesel and Hume pipes which are affiliated with Beacon and now our school. I have accompanied some of our teachers to a planning session with Cummins where our teachers worked collaboratively with their employees to prepare lessons using real world industry perspectives. Both of these firms offer potential pathways to employment for our students. Last week ten students who were selected to be ambassadors and student leaders to work with teachers to organize and run Beacon programs in the school, spent the day with a leadership mentor from Beacon learning how to be leaders. This skill set is one that will carry them well into leadership roles in the future. This coming Friday 25 year 10 students will participate in a career day at a large business complex in Brisbane. This is another powerful opportunity for our students to be exposed to things that are of value to their future success.

Our year 12 school leaders attended a full day leadership day with about forty other school captains. Again our students presented in a way that was exemplary and was reported back to me in the most positive of words.

Our students have competed very successfully in a number of public speaking contests recently and they have done themselves, their families and their school proud. Each of the students who has represented our school in this way has taken themselves out of their comfort zone and put themselves in the face of the public. The feedback to me is that they have been exemplary. I applaud their enthusiasm and their courage. We must continue to celebrate and recognise as widely as possible, the achievements of our students. There can never be too many accolades for those who ‘have a go’. It does not matter whether they win or come second,

it is the effort and the mindset to challenge themselves that is the key message. The areas in which they succeed are as diverse as the young people in our school who come from a multitude of contexts and life experiences. Our job and yours is to be there to encourage, reward and redirect when different or better choices need to be made. We educate them in many domains but the greatest education we can give them is in how to reach their fullest potential as life long learners and good people contributing to the world in their own unique way.We hope you are enjoying the Positive Postcards that are being sent home to you about the good efforts of your young people. We believe that these are important messages to send as we all need to hear good and positive things from time to time. Please let us know what you think as we are always looking for ways to improve our communication.

I will again remind everyone that our three priorities for 2014 are READING, TEACHING and LEARNING, and ENGAGEMENT [ students, staff and community].

Our work is all directed to improvements in those areas so that we can achieve better outcomes for all of our students. We need your support around all of these things and we always welcome your contributions and thinking on matters related to our school priorities. Your P an C is active in decision making in the school and all important decisions are done in consultation with the P and C. The funding received from the government as part of the Great Results Guarantee has been directed to improving the outcomes in Reading and classroom engagement. Your P and C ratified the proposal before it was submitted and before it was further ratified by the Local Consultative Committee. When the Plan has been approved at a Regional level it will be loaded onto the Website.Enrolments for 2015 are being taken now. Please contact the office if you wish to enrol a student into year 7 or year 8 or if there are any questions in relation to enrolments at any year level. We look forward to discussing matters with you.Lyn Culverhouse,Principal

www.rosewoodshs.eq.edu.au

1Roundabout Rosewood • issue 2 • 05/03/2014

School photos for 2014 will be taken on Thursday March 13th� Whitehead Studios will be the photographers�

Order forms (envelopes) have been distributed to students� All of the pertinent details eg� costs and options, are outlined on the envelope� Students are to return the envelopes, with the correct money and fully completed details, to the photographers on the day�Envelopes are not to be returned to the office or form teachers�

It is a requirement for ALL students to wear a formal uniform for the photos� Your assistance with the formal uniform requirement will help to ensure a quality memory for everybody�Students are in the form photo even if not placing an order�

Mr Brad CochranDeputy Principal

S C H O O LP H O T O S

On Monday 24th February, the Year 12 Drama students had the privilege of working with artists Nick and Billy from Zen Zen Zo Theatre Company�

The Year 12s are currently working through their physical theatre unit and really demonstrated some impressive creativity during the workshop�

Rosewood United Church Soccer Club are still looking for more players in all age groups� These range from u6 - u17/18, senior men and women and over 30’s and 40’ men

If you are interested in playing soccer this season or you know anyone elsefor any of the ages here please contact

Jasmin (registrar) on 0466910241�

Alternatively, visit the club house at Caledonian Park, in Thagoona every Sunday from 3pm - 6pm up until the first fixtures match of the 2014 season�

Hope to see you there�

ROSEWOOD UNITED SOCCER SIGN-UP!

Z E N - Z E N - Z O V I S I T R O S E W O O D S H S

2 Roundabout Rosewood • issue 2 • 05/03/2014

M E D I A A T T E N T I O N O N C O O K I N G S K I L L S‘Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and a shorter life expectancy than their parents.’ (American Heart Association website 25 November 2013, www.heart.org)

Researchers have been making this prediction for the past decade and in recent weeks there has been much local media attention given to Australia’s health crisis with headlines such as ‘Cooking should join the 3Rs’ and ‘Cooking up a cure for junk food addiction’. Queensland Health and the Australian Medical Association are suggesting that children should be taught to cook at school.

Parents at Rosewood State High School can be assured that curriculum at this school does support the development of students’ cookery skills through the compulsory Home Economics subject for all Year 8 students. This subject provides students with basic skills to produce meals and snacks for themselves and family members as well as an overview of nutrition and how to make healthy food choices. After completing the semester of study, Year 8 students are aware of the recently published Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines. We acknowledge that during their teenage years, most students are going to consume ‘treats’, so the program includes recipes such as Banana Bran Muffins as a homemade alternative that include high-fibre ingredients (such as fruit and nuts rather than choc chips) and

U N I F O R M B L I T Z !

less sugar and salt than commercially produced muffins, which are high in sugar, saturated fat, salt, and chemical additives.

The new national Australian Curriculum includes food and nutrition in both the Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Technologies curriculum, with both curriculum areas noting that Home Economics will be part of the delivery of these two curriculum areas. Therefore, there will be ample opportunities for students to develop food and nutrition skill, including practical cooking skills at Rosewood State High.

Optimal nutrition promotes not only physical growth and health, but also cognitive development, helping children learn from infancy through to adolescence and beyond. Cognitive development includes remembering, problem-solving and decision- making. Children, adolescents and adults perform their intellectual best when they have the winning combination of healthy, balanced meals and daily physical activity; therefore developing cooking skills that promote all dimensions of health should be priority for all students!

Anita Vine-BrownSubject Area Co-ordinatorHome Economics Department

JESSE SOVER - KING OF CLOWNS!For those of you who didn’t know, Rosewood’s resident jester Jesse Sover has recently found out he was one of a VERY select few students selected to compete to be the State Champion of School Stand-Up comedy, as part of the Class Clowns Competition! We took a few moments out of his busy day to learn a little more about him…

So…Why Stand-Up Comedy?

J: I like making people laugh and (I think) I’m good at Impro. I don’t know, people seem to like it.

Who are the Comedians that inspire you?

J: Ross Noble, Rowan Atkinson, Stephen K. Amos, Arj Barker, and the list goes on!

What was your Semi-final performance about?

J: Um....how do I put this? An amusing story about my dog…and what it did on my lawn.

Were you nervous?

Just a reminder to Parents/Guardians and students of Rosewood High, that in order to build on School Pride we are asking that all students wear their uniform correctly!

This includes:

* WHITE socks (NOT Black or Coloured)

* MAROON shorts (NOT football shorts or branded shorts)

* NO JEWELLERY or BRACELETS (these constitute a breach of Occupational Health and Safety)

and

* BLACK IMPERVIOUS LEATHER/VINYL SHOES ONLY! (Also a requirement of our Occupational Health and Safety Policy)

Should you require more information on this (as well as the rest of the Uniform Policy) Please don’t hesitate to contact the school or visit the school website!

J: Yes, that was my first time delivering Stand-Up, but I just tried to channel the nerves into positive energy.

(After the STATE FINALS)What’s next for you?

J: World Domination.

Staff, Students, Parents, Friends and the whole Rosewood Family is invited to come, laugh and cheer Jesse on in the State Finals of the Class Clowns competition on XX at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Tickets are $16 and are available at the door. Good Luck Jesse and keep up the Hilarious work!


ROSEWOOD STUDENTS CLEAN UP!

KORI’S BRAVE SHAVE

On Saturday March 1, a group of dedicated students, families and teachers from Rosewood State High School joined thousands of other volunteers across Australia to lend a hand to clean up the local community in Rosewood.

Working their way from Johnston Park, down John Street and adjoining streets, the skate park and finally railway station, the team worked tirelessly filling bags of rubbish to make their community a tidier town.

Organised by the Student Representative Council, students agreed that their morning was well spent and felt that they had contributed something to the environment and the local community.

It was fantastic to see that the volunteer’s efforts did not go unnoticed with many of the residents and shop owners approaching students to commend then on a job well done!

A heads up that THIS Thursday the 13th of March one of our students Kori Besgrove will be shaving her head in an effort to raise some much needed money the Leukaemia Foundation.

The shave will be part of the organisation’s World’s Greatest Shave pledge drive with volunteers choosing to either lose their locks, or dye their hair for the benefit of Leukaemia sufferers.

Donations can be taken at the school office, whilst Kori’s shave itself, will occur at 1pm infront of staff and students this Thursday (the 13th of March).

Thursday the 6th of March saw YOUR School Captains; Emily Maguire, Amy Daw, Joshua Feldhahn and Sam Wieland (pictured) with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale) yet again, representing Rosewood High with pride and professionalism.

The Captains were invited to Bundamba Secondary College to meet with the school leaders from other local high schools.

The day was designed to allow the leaders to join together to share ideas and tips on being effective leaders of their school. The students were inspired by a keynote speech by Mr Pisasale and were given the opportunity to have some fun and challenge themselves in the climbing centre. Well done guys!

ROSEWOOD P R I D E !


Sport at Rosewood State High School for 2014 is off to a flier after only just 5 weeks into the term.

So far students have had the opportunity to be involved in a number of sporting endeavours including the District Swimming Carnival, Cluster Day 2 and the beginning of CISSSA after-school sport. All students who have participated in these events have showed great pride in their school and left nothing on the field. Throughout these carnivals many students went on to make district teams with the potential for further representative honours.

District Swimming:

Held on February 13, Rosewood High took a small group of 25 swimmers to the Lowood pool for the district carnival. For such a small squad Rosewood High performed well with 3 Age Champions including strong performances from all of those involved. Overall Rosewood finished 3rd in the standings out of the 5 competing schools which was mainly due to the outstanding efforts of our relay teams, who placed 2nd in all their events.

District Age Champions:

13 Years Boys: Daniel McCarthy

13 Years Girls: Georgia Philpott

15 Years Girls: Megan Maguire

Cluster Day 2:

On record, Cluster Day 2 held out at the Laidley Recreation grounds proved to be one of our most successful sports carnivals for a long time. With 30 students trialling for the sports of Rugby League, Soccer, Golf and Netball the students brought their ‘A’ games. This resulted in 19 of the 30 students being picked to go on and represent the Lockyer district at upcoming Met West trials. What was even more pleasing to hear were the many positive

comments from the wider community at the venue towards the students’ behaviour and attitude. Whether it was sinking a putt, slotting a ball in the back of a net, shooting a hoop or scoring a try in the corner, all students performed extremely well.

CISSSA Sport:

Last week saw the beginning of CISSSA Summer Season for 2014. Rosewood High managed to fill 7 teams for this years after school sport competition. These teams included the Open and Junior Boys futsal team and the Open Girls Futsal and Touch teams who began their season with mixed results. A long trek out to Boonah saw the Open Boys Futsal go down to the locals, however there were some promising signs, particularly from Jake Bentley which is a good omen for the games to come. Their female counterparts however, fared much better on the

District Representatives:

15 Years Rugby League:

Kieryn Griffiths

19 Years Rugby League:

Tyrell Woodley

Dallas Hornbuckle

Mitchell Humphries

Mitchell Olt

Kevin Ashton

19 Years Golf:

Melissa Littlejohns

Alex Littlejohns

19 Years Soccer:

Lareena Meiklejohn

Brooke Fechner

Blair Donald

Nicolas Pereira

15 Years Netball:

Aleah Woodley

Ashlee Meier

Charlotte McNamee

19 Years Netball:

Emily Maguire

Amber Phillips

futsal arena with a convincing 7-1 win over Ipswich High. In attack, Lareena Meiklejohn and Brooke Fechner were ruthless on goals not giving the home team a look in. The Open Girls Touch also played their first game out at Laidley and went down 6 – 2, however the girls fought hard a carried a positive attitude throughout the game. The only home game for the week came in the form of the Junior Boys Futsal team. Playing Bremer, Rosewood’s defence was tested all game with a 6 – 3 result to the away. Strong games from the ever competitive Aaron Morris and highly reliable Will Bentley gave Bremer a shake and shows this team has plenty more to build off. This week sees the Open Boys Touch open their account against Bremer after a round 1 bye. Continue to watch this space for more sporting news at Rosewood High in 2014.

FEB-MAR SPORTS REPORT


The Australian Air Force Cadets is one of the Premier Youth Organisations of Australia. Our current recruitment ends on 31st March.

Do you want to: Learn to fly Develop your leadership and communication skills Participate in adventure training and field craft activities Meet new people and make life long friends And heaps more

If you: Have good general health Are between 13 & 18 Can attend weekly on a Saturday morning Have permission from your parent or guardian

If interested: Come along this Saturday at RAAF Base Amberley (front

gate) with you r school/photographic ID

For more information:

See Mr Perren at F Block

OR

208 SquadronAustralian Air Force Cadets

RAAF Base Amberley0458 494 125

[email protected]

The Australian Air Force Cadets is one of the Premier Youth Organisations of Australia. Our current recruitment ends on 31st March.

Do you want to: Learn to fly Develop your leadership and communication skills Participate in adventure training and field craft activities Meet new people and make life long friends And heaps more

If you: Have good general health Are between 13 & 18 Can attend weekly on a Saturday morning Have permission from your parent or guardian

If interested: Come along this Saturday at RAAF Base Amberley (front

gate) with you r school/photographic ID

For more information:

See Mr Perren at F Block

OR

208 SquadronAustralian Air Force Cadets

RAAF Base Amberley0458 494 125

[email protected]

MORE QLD STUDENTS T O AT T E N D A N Z A C C O V E C E N T E N A R Y C O M M E M O R AT I O N SQueensland students now have a better chance to be involved in historic Anzac Day centenary commemorations in Gallipoli after the Queensland Government announced 30 extra places for the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize�

Seventy students will be selected to take up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in 2015 to travel to Gallipoli and the Western Front and attend the Anzac Centenary commemorations at Anzac Cove�

The 2015 competition opens this Anzac Day and Year 8-11 students will be required to submit an original 2-5 minute multimedia presentation about the Anzac tradition�

For ideas, students can view tour reports and footage from previous Premier’s Anzac Prize tour groups by visiting: http://education�qld�gov�au/students/grants/scholarships/anzac/2013-tour�html

Queensland’s centenary activities are documented on the Anzac Centenary website at: www�qld�gov�au/Anzac100

As Abraham Lincoln said “The best way to predict the future is to create it” Volunteer to host an international high school student in February 2014 through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange� Help determine the future resilience, diversity and global awareness of your children and family�

Carefully selected students will arrive in July 2014 for one term,

one or two semesters from France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Spain� They will attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange� Visit us at our website www�scce�com�au, email scceaust@scce�com�au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship�

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF

A U S T R A L I A N A I R F O R C E C A D E T S

R E C R U I T I N G


Our school has received additional funding from the Great Results Guarantee and we need to decide how we can use this money to better support our students and improve their outcomes.

We are now working to develop our own Great Results Guarantee with evidence-based strategies and actions to improve literacy and numeracy.

Read more about the guarantee at www.education.qld.gov.au/resultsguarantee.

If you have an idea on a way to support our students to learn more or if you would like to take part in the discussion please get in touch.

Make 2014 the year when your child doesn’t miss a day of school. Research shows that students who have good patterns of attendance are more likely to achieve at school.

If students aren’t at school or don’t stay the whole day, they are missing valuable lessons.

Check out the new Every Day Counts videos live on DETE TV.

http://www.youtube.com/DETQueensland

GREAT RESULTS GUARANTEE Make EVERY Day Count in 2014

ROSEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL P & C UNIFORM SHOP

Phone: 54619415 Trading Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 9:15am

PRICE LIST (effective 1 November 2013)

ITEM PRICE $ ITEM PRICE $

Polo Shirts 32.00 Senior Boys Grey Socks 10.00 Girls Check Blouse 40.00 Ties 15.00 Girls White Blouse 40.00 Girls Grey Hipster Pants 30.00 Boys Grey Shirts 30.00 Microfibre Track Pants 30.00 Boys White Shirts 30.00 Microfibre Jacket 50.00 Skirts 45.00 Fleecy Hooded Jacket 35.00 Basketball Shorts 23.00 Fleecy Jacket 30.00 Microfibre Shorts 25.00 Caps 8.00 Grey Shorts 23.00

Prices subject to change Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, Mastercard or Visa. No Eftpos. Lay by Service is available with very flexible terms. Alteration/Mending Service is available (a small fee applies). If you require an odd size or have special requirements, every effort will be made to make arrangements for Uniforms to be specially made to order to your needs. (Prices may vary from those above).

Second hand uniforms are also available. For any enquiries, please contact Convenor – Leanne Robertson on 54619415.

ROSEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL P & C UNIFORM SHOP

Phone: 54619415 Trading Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15am – 9:15am

PRICE LIST (effective 1 November 2013)

ITEM PRICE $ ITEM PRICE $

Polo Shirts 32.00 Senior Boys Grey Socks 10.00 Girls Check Blouse 40.00 Ties 15.00 Girls White Blouse 40.00 Girls Grey Hipster Pants 30.00 Boys Grey Shirts 30.00 Microfibre Track Pants 30.00 Boys White Shirts 30.00 Microfibre Jacket 50.00 Skirts 45.00 Fleecy Hooded Jacket 35.00 Basketball Shorts 23.00 Fleecy Jacket 30.00 Microfibre Shorts 25.00 Caps 8.00 Grey Shorts 23.00

Prices subject to change Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque, Mastercard or Visa. No Eftpos. Lay by Service is available with very flexible terms. Alteration/Mending Service is available (a small fee applies). If you require an odd size or have special requirements, every effort will be made to make arrangements for Uniforms to be specially made to order to your needs. (Prices may vary from those above).

Second hand uniforms are also available. For any enquiries, please contact Convenor – Leanne Robertson on 54619415.


Defence Force RecruitingInformation Sessions DFR Brisbane holds regular Information Sessions at either our Brisbane Office or in regional locations. These sessions are designed to provide an in-depth look at the career opportunities available in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Australian Defence Force Careers Information Sessions: Check the website for upcoming events thenPlease register your interest by calling (07) 3016 2307 or via email at [email protected] Work Experience

Defence Work Experience Program – RAAF Amberley Overview. [email protected] May to November 2013, dates are on request and negotiable Applications must indicate nominated dates otherwise the application process will be delayed. Applications must be received at least 6 weeks before a nominated placement date. This is a mandatory requirement. To submit an application: 1. Find a Defence Work Experience placement that interests you, and that you are able to attend. 2. Complete the online Defence Work Experience Application Form. 3. Submit the completed application form online.

CAREERS EVENTS

March 2014 University Career Fairs:Get informed!You are invited to visit the universities to find out employment options for courses you are considering studying if you intend going to UNI in 2015.Careers Fair City Date Time VenueQueensland University of Technology, 24-Mar-14 10am-2pm Gardens Point, campus, George St, Brisbane Griffith University (Nathan Campus) 25-Mar-14 11am-2pm. Nathan University of Queensland 26-Mar-14 11am-3pm UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

Brisbane Police Recruiting: March 8, 11,15,22,25 and 29th: Career Information Seminars (booking required) at Police Headquarters 200 Roma St Brisbane. http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au

YEAR 10 Health Forum The Year 10’s recently attended a Respectful Relationships Program “Love Bites” as part of the Year 10 Health Forum. The program provided students with important information about relationship violence and sexual assault. The students were presented with scenarios that could be seen as typical of some adolescent activities and relationships and through conversation students were able to engage in very positive discussions about gender equality, respect, valuing difference and antibullying. The day ended with a creative session that encouraged students to creatively express what they had learnt during the day. The results were some fabulous paintings and a Hip Hop song. Students can take their paintings home after they have been displayed for a period of time. The students engaged well with each presenter and gained a lot of useful information.

Tips for parents Many parents find it difficult to talk to their children about their relationships with the opposite sex, or they may be concerned about their teenagers’ activities, but are not sure who to talk to, or how to tackle a conversation they may want to have with their child. The following website provides excellent information for parents to assist with managing conversations about relationships and sex and can be accessed at: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=240&np=296&id=2115

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Anne Futcher

GUIDANCE NEWS


Visit www.qt.com.au/competitionterms or The Queensland Times front counter for full terms and conditions. Competition closes 5pm, Monday March 31, 2014. Total prize value $5,980.

We have a set of 10 iPads to be won by one lucky school. The school with the most tokens per student wins, so help your kids and their school by collecting as many tokens as you can.

Look for tokens and full entry details in The Queensland Times or visit www.qt.com.au/ipadgiveaway.

DO IT FOR THE KIDS! START COLLECTING NOW!

Schools, teachers, parents and community groups, put the best educational tools at their fingertips!

ENDS MARCH 31ENDS MARCH 31

THE QUEENSLAND TIMES

FOR YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL!


WEP Student Exchange –A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity!

World Education Program (WEP) Australia is now accepting applications from students who wish to participate in 2014/15 exchange programs for a summer, semester or year. Students can choose to study and live life with a carefully selected host family in more than 25 countries.

Exchange students return to Australia with maturity, confidence, and in many cases, proficiency in another language. If learning another language is not for your child, excellent programs to the USA, Canada and Ireland are also available.

I did it! 10 months in a foreign country, without knowing the language or culture. Thinking about all the amazing people I’ve met, the lessons I have learnt and things I have seen, I feel truly lucky to have been here living a different life. I have no regrets, as I have grown to be more mature, open to life and aware of the world around me. Despite it being hard, it has also been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I now feel ready to start life in Australia with a clearer idea of my strengths, weaknesses and my future goals. Exchange has really helped me define myself.Alison (Moreton Bay College) year program to Italy

Become a WEP Host Family!Experience the joys of hosting an exchange student and gaining an international family member. We have students arriving in July from Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Canada, France, Chile, Brazil and Argentina.

Find out More!Request an information pack online or attend one of WEP’s online or group information sessions. Visit www.wep.org.au to find out more. Early Bird Specials are now available for programs commencing in 2015!Web: www.wep.org.auPhone: 03 9598 4733 / 1300 884 733 (cost of a local call)Email [email protected]

Upcoming Information SessionsBRISBANEChermside Library375 Hamilton Road, Chermside19 February 7–8:30pm

Sunnybank Hills LibraryCnr Compton & Calam Roads, Sunnybank Hills19 March 7–8:30pm

Kenmore Library9 Brookfield Road, Kenmore2 April 7–8:30pm

WEP Student Exchange –A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity!

World Education Program (WEP) Australia is now accepting applications from students who wish to participate in 2014/15 exchange programs for a summer, semester or year. Students can choose to study and live life with a carefully selected host family in more than 25 countries.

Exchange students return to Australia with maturity, confidence, and in many cases, proficiency in another language. If learning another language is not for your child, excellent programs to the USA, Canada and Ireland are also available.

I did it! 10 months in a foreign country, without knowing the language or culture. Thinking about all the amazing people I’ve met, the lessons I have learnt and things I have seen, I feel truly lucky to have been here living a different life. I have no regrets, as I have grown to be more mature, open to life and aware of the world around me. Despite it being hard, it has also been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I now feel ready to start life in Australia with a clearer idea of my strengths, weaknesses and my future goals. Exchange has really helped me define myself.Alison (Moreton Bay College) year program to Italy

Become a WEP Host Family!Experience the joys of hosting an exchange student and gaining an international family member. We have students arriving in July from Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Canada, France, Chile, Brazil and Argentina.

Find out More!Request an information pack online or attend one of WEP’s online or group information sessions. Visit www.wep.org.au to find out more. Early Bird Specials are now available for programs commencing in 2015!Web: www.wep.org.auPhone: 03 9598 4733 / 1300 884 733 (cost of a local call)Email [email protected]

Upcoming Information SessionsBRISBANEChermside Library375 Hamilton Road, Chermside19 February 7–8:30pm

Sunnybank Hills LibraryCnr Compton & Calam Roads, Sunnybank Hills19 March 7–8:30pm

Kenmore Library9 Brookfield Road, Kenmore2 April 7–8:30pm


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