Senior School
Parking on Oaklands Parade
Unfortunately some recent safety incidents have highlighted a need for parents to be more aware and considerate of parking rules and student safety.
Please note the wide range of parking zones and restrictions on the roads around the campus. Staff may ask you to move on from an illegal parking area. Please follow their request and know they are doing so to create a safe and efficient environment for students to arrive and depart school.
Blocking or parking in neighbouring driveways is illegal and inconsiderate to our neighbours. In particular, do not park at the units on Hilton Street (adjacent to North Field). Instead, use the nearby car park in Heath Park.
Bus zones on Oaklands Parade are also to be avoided. Most of Oaklands Parade’s eastern side becomes a bus zone in the morning and afternoon.
Camera equipped traffic enforcement cars patrol regularly and do not need to stop in order to issue you with a hefty fine. If you are asked to move on, you will be avoiding a fine as well as contributing to a safer environment.
Parent Wellbeing Lecture Series
Dr Terry Byers, A Learner’s Toolkit for parents
How to set up your son now for success in the future
The Senior School, in conjunction with Parent Connect, is hosting Dr Terry Byers, Director of Teaching, Learning and Research, on the topic ‘A Learner’s Toolkit for Parents – How to set up your son now for success in the future’. The presentation will commence at 6 pm; however, there will be a barbecue prior from 5:30 to 6 pm.
Date: Wednesday 7 February
Time: 5:30 to 7:15 pm
Location: The Centenary Library lecture theatre
As with all Parent Wellbeing Lecture Series presentations, there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions toward the end of the session.
This free event is for parents of Senior School students. Unfortunately, we are unable to livestream or record this event.
Peta Carige, Advanced Sports Dietician
In conjunction with Parent Connect, the Senior School is also hosting Advanced Sports Dietician, Peta Carige.
Date: Tuesday 13 February
Time: 6 to 7:15 pm
Location: The Centenary Library lecture theatre
Peta’s sports nutrition work has included several elite teams across Queensland and New South Wales, including the Australian Rugby 7s men’s and women’s team and supported the women’s 2016 Olympic gold medal performance. She has also worked in rugby league for 15 years.
Peta will be speaking to parents on:
- Fuelling for performance and common mistakes
- Protein supplements and teenage muscle-building
- Body awareness – when to be concerned
- Practical tips for healthy habits in the home.
As with all Churchie Wellbeing Lecture Series presentations, there will be an opportunity to ask questions toward the end of the session.
This free event is for parents of senior school students in all year levels. If you have any queries in relation to this event, please contact Jarrad Boswell, Director of Athletic Development, via Jarrad.Boswell@churchie.com.au.
Josh Di Bella
Deputy Head of Senior School (Year 10 to 12)
National Youth Science Forum
Quan Nguyen (Year 12) was invited as one of the Queensland representatives at the National Youth Science Forum hosted at ANU in January. Quan stayed on campus for a week and had the opportunity to explore hands-on activities across a broad range of disciplines including AI and cyber, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, health and medicine and physics. He was able to visit research facilities such as the Bureau of Meteorology and listen to keynote speeches from leading scientists including physicists at the CERN in Switzerland. Quan also enjoyed participating in an Olympiad-style competition where he was able to develop crucial collaborative skills.
Grant Smith
Head of Gifted Education (Aquila)
Accounting classroom renovations
The recent renovation of the accounting classroom includes the installation of large computer monitors facilitating students’ utilisation of Excel for accounting tasks with their laptops. This addition allows students to efficiently create financial statements and access multiple documents simultaneously, mirroring real-world scenarios. This enhancement offers students a dynamic learning environment, equipping them with practical skills for their future accounting careers.
SchoolTV wellbeing resource
SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource at our school to help support you in the challenges of modern-day parenting relating to youth mental health and wellbeing. Topics can be accessed via myChurchie or by clicking on the following link: SchoolTV
Josh Di Bella
Deputy Head of Senior School (Years 10 to 12)
Rod Olsen
Head of Senior School