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Issue 10 Education Queensland
23 April 2020
Inside the Gate
A Special Message From the Principal
A copy of the letter below has been included with the report cards which are being mailed out on
Friday 24th April.
Dear Parents and Carers,
I would like to thank everyone in the Burnett State College community for their patience and support for
each other during the events associated with the Covid 19 virus outbreak. The positives:
Burnett State College has been able to deliver learning experiences to all students through the
E-learn platform. There have been issues related to the internet capacity with slow download times
etc. but overall the system is working well. Education Queensland is working each day to improve
this service. On Monday 20.04.2020, Education Queensland computer servers processed 1,500,000
contacts during the peak usage of the day.
Those students unable to use the internet to access schoolwork have had hard copies sent home via
Australia Post and parent pick up. I would like to thank Storm Ridge and Polley’s bus services for
supporting our students by delivering schoolwork on their respective bus runs.
The college is working to call every family to complete a welfare check on how families are coping
and to find out if there are particular issues students are having. The college Guidance Officer Mr
Karl Helbig is available by telephone and email khelb0@eq.edu.au on Tuesday and Thursday each
week.
Reporting and Parent Teacher Interviews
The report card/s enclosed with this letter have been issued to give parents some information about their
student’s progress from Term 1. Many students completed all of their formal assessments for Term 1 but
some students missed assessments during the final week of Term 1 due to the Student Free week decision
by Education Queensland. As such, please remember that the achievement results in this report card may
have indicative results based on assignment drafts or teacher observations of classwork.
Parent Teacher Interviews will, at this point in time, be conducted as telephone interviews. These
telephone interviews will be conducted in Week 5 during the school day, week beginning Monday 18, May
2020.
To arrange an interview please email your child’s teacher (from the list of staff email addresses attached)
or call the BSC office. In your request please include the following: student’s name, subject, best contact
phone number and a preferred time. Staff will try and accommodate your time requests, but this may not
always be possible.
Future Plans
The mainstream media is reporting that some Australian states are planning to reopen schools to students
in the coming weeks. Education Queensland and the State Premier have said that Queensland schools will
be in the current “learning at home” model until 22.05.2020, the end of Week 5. Education Queensland
and the State Premier will make a decision about reopening Queensland schools and how this will happen.
We shall wait and see what the detail is about this decision and keep students and parents informed.
Every single person has been acting responsibly to help reduce the impact of the virus. The simple actions
of washing our hands and social distancing are keeping us all safe. We look forward to a return to normal
school activity soon. The face to face contact between teachers, students and parents is sorely missed. We
send out our best regards to all families and please contact the college if you need support.
Yours Sincerely, Theo Bellas
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Teaching Staff Email Addresses
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
Please be aware that the teachers will be available
through email to communicate with your child at
their normal timetabled times in
Week 1, Day 1, Term 2.
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The meaning of ANZAC
BY JEN COCHRANE20 April 2020
What is the true meaning of ANZAC Day and has it stood the test of time?
As the sun begins to rise each year on 25 April, tens of thousands of Australians gather at
local RSLs and war memorials across the country to commemorate the legacy of the
ANZACs.
It’s a tradition that began over a century ago, when the ANZAC soldiers marched in London to
Westminster Abbey for a service attended by the King and Queen to commemorate a year
since their fateful landing at Gallipoli. It was at this service the then Australian Prime Minister
Billy Hughes praised our Defence Force by saying “Soldiers! Your deeds have won you a place
in the Temple of Immortals!” which set the tone for our ANZAC traditions to this day.
When measuring the outcomes against the objectives, the landing at 4:29am on 25 April
1915 may have failed. Troops landed a mile or so from the planned destination and the
Turks were waiting. By the end of the day, the battle on the cliff face of Ari Burnu had claimed
the lives of 754 Australians, 147 New Zealanders and injured over 2,000 soldiers.
A national identity is forged
However, those few hours arguably made a greater impact on the history and respect for
Australia as a nation than our Federation in 1901.
The landing at Gallipoli was our coming of age as a sizeable force for good in the world,
despite our small population and geographical isolation. Thousands of men set off to defend
our national and individual core values, many losing their lives, but their ultimate sacrifice for
their country underscored a powerful legacy that remains relevant today.
PAGE 7 INSIDE THE GATE In a letter sent to General Sir Ian Hamilton, commander of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force for the Gallipoli campaign, an Australian soldier described the Gallipoli campaign as one where “every man in the First Division absolutely threw their lives away to make a name for Australia and make things easier for others…”. The ANZAC legacy As decades have passed, many bloody battles and wars have been fought and won on foreign lands across the globe, yet the ANZAC legacy has remained steadfast in our approach to protecting and representing our country. The legacy itself is hard to define, but the values of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice are often repeated in commemorative speeches and on war memorials around the country. In 1946 Charles Bean wrote, “But ANZAC stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity, comradeship, and endurance that will never own defeat.” When you really stop to think about it, these values have defined our country’s direction in every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s the shared mission of other public servants like police or paramedics, our drive to help communities affected by natural disasters or even through our personal hardships, many Australians adopt the ANZAC spirit without even knowing it. To many, spirits aren’t seen, they’re felt. This resonates with the ANZAC spirit, which is the patriotism and courage every Australian feels when reflecting on our war history each ANZAC Day. Not only has the meaning of ANZAC Day evolved to the civilian world, but the day, and the emotion it brings, has grown within the Defence community to honour those who fought in WWII, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, the Middle East, and served on our many peacekeeping missions. Lest we forget The sobering reality for everyone on ANZAC Day comes when we pause to remember every soldier, airman or sailor who lost their life defending Australia. It’s also a time to pause and think about those who are currently serving our country across the world. At the moment, Australia has Defence Force members deployed to the Middle East, Sudan, Iraq, Israel/Lebanon, Afghanistan and as part of Australian maritime interests. Our war history is a story of courage. Although we may be small in size, our pride is big. Ultimately, what brings us together on ANZAC Day is our patriotic values, our respect for those who sacrificed their lives for our country’s benefit, and the importance of mateship to each and every one of us. As time passes, and ANZAC Day ends for another year, we forget the horrors of war and the thoughts of “Imagine if I was there in 1915” and move on with our lives. But no matter how far we travel or how many years pass between Dawn Services, the Australian culture is defined by the ANZAC spirit. This ANZAC Day, wherever you may be, when you pause to remember those heroes who braved the gunfire that fateful morning in Gallipoli, and every Australian soldier who has followed in their footsteps to defend our country, take a moment to reflect on the many different meanings of ANZAC Day and how our Defence Force, through incredible sacrifice, has helped shape our country into the great place it is today.
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From the Art Department
Above Left Image: by Meagen
Farrell
Above Right Image: by Sara
Mealand
Left Image: by Lani Ezzy
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Left to right: by Lauren Trott and Abbey Wilkinson
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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Left -
Ms Donna Cagney
will be replacing
Miss Morgan who
is going on leave.
Ms Morgan will be
working from
home for the next
5 weeks but Ms
Cagney will be
onsite for the rest
of the year.
Welcome Donna!
Right -
Kathy, Vicki and
Judy our
intrepid
teacher
aides
getting work
ready for the
weekly
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Winter is on the Way!
Get ready for the cool weather
Winter uniform polar fleece jackets are available for purchase from
the school office - $32 each
We currently have a range of second hand jackets of varying sizes
and conditions that we are selling for $15 each. Please come into
the office and ask about these if you are interested.
Students are also permitted to wear a plain bottle green jumper with
No colours, logos or piping .
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.ISSUE 10 PAGE 15
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For Your Diary and Assessment Due Dates
Date Year School Event or Assessment Item Details
LevelBSC Tuckshop Menu
Wraps Salad Rolls
Chicken/Ham $8.00 Chicken, Ham, Corn Meat $5.00
Chilli Tender $8.00
Toasted Wraps $8.50 Salad Bowls
Med $4.00 with meat $4.50
Sandwiches Large with egg $4.50
Egg and Lettuce $3.50 Large with egg & meat $4.75
Chicken $3.50
Chicken and Cheese $3.50 Hot Rolls (when available)
Ham, Cheese and Tomato $3.50 Chicken or Savoury Mince $5.00
Corn Meat and Pickles $3.50
Tuna $3.50 Gluten Free Meals
Toasted Sandwiches $4.00 Sausages $3.00
Nuggets $2.00
Hot Box
Riblets $2.80 Drinks
Pies $4.00 Water Sml $2.00
(Plain, Peas, Bacon + Cheese, Med $3.50
Potato, Curry, Mushroom, Pepper) Lrge $4.50
Flavoured Milk Sml $2.00
Sausage Rolls $2.50 Lrge $3.20
(Beef, Chicken + Cheese) Juice Sml $2.00
Lrge $3.20
Chilli Tender $2.00 Softdrink (Sports Day only) $2.00
Kent Tender $2.50 Powerade (Sports Day only) $4.50
Garlic Bread $3.50
Pizza $2.00 Desserts
Ice Creams from $1.00
Meals $5.00 Cheesecakes (Slice) $3.00
Rotating menu advertised weekly Chips $2.20
Honey Soy + Rice, Thai Chicken and Rice Lollies (Sports Day only) $2.50
Curried Prawns + Rice, Spag Bog, Chocolates $2.50
Sausages + Mash, Beef Casserole, Mini Chocolates $ .50
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