12 October 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal's Report

Dear Parents

Welcome back to Term 4. It is hard to believe that we are over three quarters of the school year through and only 17 school days remain prior to the commencement of end of year examinations for Year 12 Students, and 26 days remaining for Year 11 students.

As you were aware, I was on leave for Term 3 taking a break as well as participating in School Reviews throughout Queensland on behalf of the School Improvement Unit in Central Office. I thoroughly enjoyed the break and as a School Reviewer, the opportunity to support and assist other schools in improving school performance.

Our school's focus at this stage is on preparing students for end of year assessments and planning for 2016. Last week applications closed for 2017 Student Leader positions and I look forward to their speeches in-front of peers. The field is very strong, which is a wonderful reflection on the high calibre of students applying for these positions.

Every year at this time I attach an article by Michael Grose, a parenting educator, titled 'When Things Go Wrong at School' as students and therefore parents experience higher levels of stress associated with approaching exams, and for year 12 students, the uncertainties associated with gaining a learning pathway or work next year.

I encourage you to read the article and contact us if you believe we can be of assistance with your student. Your support is vital and will make a huge difference in developing your student's resilience and coping skills.

I recommend the article as there are lessons for us all.

Staff News

Jason Cross, Deputy Principal – Senior School, is taking long service leave for weeks 2, 3 and 4 of this term and given the focus on verification and assessment related to Senior Schooling, Liz Mahon will act in his place. Best wishes to Mr Cross and family for a safe and relaxing holiday.

I am pleased to announce that Michael Cooper has returned to Junior Secondary after travelling overseas last term.

Max Little has commenced on contract to allow selected teachers to work offline on a number of critical teaching/ learning projects relating to the enhancement of Literacy, Numeracy and Curriculum Delivery in Junior Secondary.

Congratulations Zuzana Harmaniakova

Congratulations to Zuzana Harmaniakova, female school captain, who has received a prestigious Vice Chancellor scholarship to Bond University. The scholarship covers 100% of course and academic fees for a combined double degree in Bachelor of Law and Bachelor in International Relations.

The scholarship is valued at approximately $168,000 and is a testament to Zuzana's outstanding leadership and academic ability.

Until next month.

Regards

Jim Baker
Principal

Dates to Remember

Important Information from TransLink

From January, use TransLink's online journey planner to find the best travel options for your child to travel to and from school. Our helpful tips for journey planning for school services makes planning your child's school journey even easier.

Alternatively, you can also use the school timetables search if you already know your bus route number.

Travel to school with go card

When your child travels to and from school on public transport with go card, they can save at least 30% compared to the cost of a single paper ticket. That's in addition to the 50% discount that school students pay compared to adults. These savings quickly add up!

Grab a go card for your child online or at selected retailers today.

Visit the TransLink website for full details on school transport, tickets and fares.

Is your child eligible for STAS?

The Queensland Government provides eligible school students travelling to and from primary and secondary schools with assistance via the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS).

Find out if your child is eligible and beat the rush – apply now and pick up your child's travel pass from your local operator today!

Kind regards
TransLink Customer Relations

Finance Office/Uniform Shop hours of operation

REMINDER: The finance counter DOES NOT operate on Fridays for receipting. This closure coincides with the current arrangements in place with the uniform/bookshop closed each Friday. Hours of operation are 8.00am to 2.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Kellie Johnston
Business Services Manager

Payments Via Internet Banking

Paying for Miami High School excursions and/or fees is possible using Internet Banking.

The traditional payment methods are still available (Cash/EFTPOS/Credit Cards), but some people find Internet Banking much quicker and easier – especially because you can make payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the comfort of your own home or office.

INTERNET BANKING DETAILS

Account Name: Miami State High School General A/c
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch: Burleigh Heads
BSB: 064-404
Account Number: 00090020

PAYMENT REFERENCES

Each child has a unique Education Queensland Identification number (EQ ID). For all internet payments we will require you to use your child's EQ ID number to identify your payment, e.g. 0011223344W.

Please ensure each payment sent through has the following details within the Payment Reference so that we can clearly identify your payment.

Excursions:

>>Student EQ ID Excursion>> e.g 0011223344W Seaworld

Please ensure only one payment per student per excursion – If you have multiple students/excursions to pay for, please put each one through individually, unless otherwise arranged with the school office. As internet banking payments are not instant, please ensure internet payments are done 48 hours prior to payment cut-off date.

School Fees:

<<Student EQ ID Fees>> e.g. 0011223344W 2013 Text

If you have any questions relating to payments, please contact the payment office on 07 55540333 or email Angie Johnson on ajohn543@eq.edu.au.

Kellie Johnston
Business Services Manager

Update your Contact Details

ARE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE – INCLUDING EMERGENCY CONTACTS?

We have been experiencing a number of students presenting to sick bay with serious illnesses/injuries to warrant the school needing to urgently contact a parent/guardian or an emergency contact but with no success. Could you please make sure that your contact details are up to date and ensure your emergency contacts are available if you're not able to be contacted. This is especially important for when parents are travelling away during the school term and leaving students with guardians. Please feel free to contact the school either by email admin@miamishs.eq.edu.au or telephoning 5554 0333 to confirm your current details.

Parent Contact

NOTE TO PARENTS/CARERS

The school database program can only allocate ONE address per student. If a student is residing equally between two addresses, the parents/carers must decide which address will be allocated as the main address for the student. The second address can be noted on the student's hardcopy personal file.

If a second report is required to be emailed, please contact the school in order for us to record this.

Helen O'Brien
Human Resources Manager

RTC SMS Text – Home Communication

To improve the communication between parents and the school, Responsible Thinking Classroom (RTC) SMS text messages will be sent daily for all students referred to the RTC. This will provide immediate feedback for parents allowing them to discuss issues with their student, and if they have any concerns, contact the school for clarification. The following texts will be used:

SMS text for daily RTC referral.

Dear parent, please be advised your student was referred to RTC today. Please discuss with your student and contact Miami SHS 55540333 if concerned.

SMS text for student reaching RTC Level 3.

Dear parent, your student has reached Level 3 on RTC. Please support by discussing this with your student. Thank you from Miami SHS.

SMS text for student reaching RTC Level 5.

Dear parent, your student has reached Level 5 on RTC. Please contact Miami SHS on 5554 0333 to arrange an intervention meeting time asap. Thank you.

SMS text for student reaching RTC Level 7.

Dear parent, your student has reached Level 7 on RTC. One more referral may result in suspension. Your urgent support is appreciated. Thanks Miami SHS 5554 0333.

Please take the opportunity to discuss this with your student, should you receive a text message regarding RTC. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Glenn Smits
Positive Behaviour Coach

EXCURSION TO SWELL

What a great way to celebrate the last day of Term 3. Our ESCAPE students headed off in our beautiful new bus to Currumbin where we immersed ourselves in the SWELL Festival. We spent a wonderful afternoon walking along the beach in gorgeous weather looking at the sculptured offerings on the beach and boardwalk. The humungous deck chairs were a big hit as was the milk crate pyramid. Everyone was impressed that they were allowed to go inside and that it was so cool in there.

The group had a great day all topped off with the traditional SEP sausage sizzle with onions. The ESCAPE program allows our rambunctious and quiet students to leave the school campus and interact in a variety of community outings from rock climbing, to tree planting, to bike riding. It is excellent to see them working together and enjoying all these activities as a group. Well done team!

Sandra Beaver
SEP teacher

Miami's students enjoying their excursion to the SWELL Festival in Currumbin.

Olympic Athlete visits Miami SHS.

This term, in Year 8 English, students have been studying a unit on writing a Memoir. Our focus of study has been the Olympics with students looking at a range of literary and non-literary texts. On Tuesday 13 September, Andrew Grant, an Australian Olympic Athlete came to Miami SHS to talk to the students and recount his journey to the Olympics.

Andrew represented Australia in the 2012 London Olympics as a member of the Australian Volleyball team. Andrew was able to give the students his first-hand experience of, and bring to life, the Spirit of the Olympics.

He talked to the students about setting his goal to participate in the Olympics, and how he pursued his dreams to overcome obstacles from making the Australian Men's Team to be a part of the first Australian Olympic Team to qualify to the Olympics. Andrew also talked to the tenacity, single mindedness and sacrifices needed to be an elite athlete.

"Our team didn't win a medal, but I achieved my goal, which was to compete at the Olympics," Andrew told the students.

Students also had the opportunity to ask Andrew questions about his experiences.

Our Year 8 students can now use Andrew's story, as well as the range of other Olympic athletes and events studied in class, to create their own Olympic memoir.

Miami SHS would like to thank Andrew Grant for giving his time to talk to Year 8 Students.

Thank you to Karis Hills-Milne for organising this opportunity for students.

Lisa Johanson
English/ Humanities Teacher

Olympic Volleyball team member Andrew Grant chats to the Year 8s.

2017 Reef Trip

Next year will see the 3rd Miami SHS Reef Trip taking place.

The four night trip to Heron Island occurs in the Easter Holidays and includes exciting activities such as snorkelling, reef walking and even plankton trawling.

Places on the trip are available to 2017 Senior Science students (Marine Science, Aquatic Practice, Chemistry, Physics and Biology).

The cost of the trip is $1200 and includes food, transport, accommodation and activities whilst on the island.

Interested students can see Mr Unsworth for further information.

Parents and guardians – please feel free to email Mr Unsworth on tunsw3@eq.edu.au for further information or bookings.

Mr Trent Unsworth
Teacher Marine Science and Aquatic Practices

Humanities Department - Business Update

Congratulations to the Year 9 Business Studies class on a successful food festival market event. As a part of the subject Business Studies, students start up a business venture where they are required to establish market and run a business. This activity is one of the most rewarding experiences in the subject, as all students are involved in the running of the business and they are able, through this activity, to experience first-hand how a real business is run. Students discover and learn to appreciate how difficult it can be to run a business and make a profit.

This year's business ventures were fantastic with students selling a variety of delicious sweet and savoury treats. All business ventures were a success with all groups making a profit. A special mention to the BBQ boys: consisting of Mason, Jasper and Jack, who made a whopping $110 profit from their business idea. Also team 'Sweet and Savoury' and 'Sweet Tooth' who also made fantastic profits.

Emilija Temelkoska
Business Teacher

Year 9 students learning how to run a business.

Mathematics Dept Update

Welcome to Term 4 and a flying finish to the school year. Students have achieved outstanding results in Mathematics with three quarters of a year completed to date.

It is vitally important that Year 11 and 12 students continue to work hard for the remainder of the year to consolidate their R6 rank order position. The R6 document is a QCAA document used in all Authority subjects, which means Mathematics A, B and C in our Faculty. It is a vertical number line showing student placement on level of achievement bands e.g VHA10, VHA9, VHA8….VHA1, HA10, HA9, HA8…HA1, SA10, SA9.. etc. Senior students are well aware of these documents and know their placement which contributes to OP and Selection Rank Calculations. In finishing the year strongly students can maintain their position and cement their great work to date.

Once again I would actively encourage all Mathematics students from Years 7 to 12 to attend Maths Club. It is held every Tuesday afternoon in the library from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and is attended by all Maths teachers who offer homework, assignment and exam preparation support. We all appreciate our dedicated Teachers giving up their own time each week.

I congratulate all students on their hard work in class in 2016 and encourage all to finish the year in a positive mindset.

Todd Campbell
Mathematics Head of Department

Crews Battle it Out!

Over the first three weeks of this term, the Miami Senior and Junior Girls' Crews and MDC will take to the stage to battle it out and perform their 2016 Dance Excel Showcase routines. The dancers can be very proud of their commitment to rehearsing and performing throughout the year and a special congratulations is extended to the crew leaders, Rachel Masters (MGC Sr.) and Chloe Danen (MGC Sr.), Caitlyn Carlson (MGC Jr.) and Ella Nicholas (MGC Jr.) and Dane Shaw (MDC) and Luke Nicholas (MDC) for their unwavering dedication to meeting deadlines, creating choreography and costumes and editing the music for their performances.

Miranda van't Hof
Experienced Senior Teacher - Dance

Surf League 2016

On Friday 16 September, 33 of our students competed in The University of Queensland Secondary School Surf League - Gold Coast Competition 2016. Mr Watterson and I would like to thank all students for being organised and well behaved as we had a great day down on the beach with some outstanding results. Miami took out the day on 145 points, ahead of Palm Beach (113) and Marymount College in third place on 103.

Special mention to our four age group champions of the day:

• U13 Male Ruben Rees
• U13 Female Lucy Single
• U15 Male Bode Schulz
• U16 Female Leah Cassidy

A big thank you to Tallulah Simon and the parents that helped officiate and provided water safety. I am already looking forward to the State event in March next year.

Courtney Innes
HPE, Maths and Science Teacher

Miami's Surf League team wins Surf League completion 2016

Raising funds for charity

The Healthy Lifestyles class this term were at it again raising awareness and funds for a very worthy cause. Throughout the term students researched many local charities and initiatives and then as a class decided upon who they feel are most worthy of our efforts. In Term 3 they decided to support the Children's Cancer Foundation whose main roles are to give family support and help to fund clinical care and research into curing childhood cancers.

During Term 3 the students chose to hold a bake sale. In the kitchens they cooked up a storm creating tasty lamingtons, brownies, chocolate cake and Malteser cheesecake. They sold out of all their products and raised a total of $234 dollars that will be donated to the Children's Cancer Foundation in Term 4.

Danielle Gardiner
Healthy Lifestyles Teacher

Japan Trip 2016

ようこそ! Welcome!

On Wednesday September 14, 20 students accompanied by Ms Fahlbusch, Mr Wilson, and Ms Hamilton and myself departed the Gold Coast for Japan. Japan is a country so different from Australia that the trip was destined from the beginning to be an amazing adventure; and it did not disappoint.

Day two: We arrived at Tokyo and began our trip with a Tokyo a two-day tour. Using a 'suica' card, similar to a go-card, students used the busy Japanese subway to explore the famous Shibuya crossing, Akihabara electric district, Shinjuku and enjoyed sunset on day one at the Tokyo Skytree. The greater Tokyo metropolitan region has a population of around 35 million and the great sprawl of Tokyo was evident with a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree which sits at 634 metres, making it the tallest structure in the city.

Day three: The group made their way to the Meiji Shrine which is dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. No Tokyo tour would be complete without a visit to the fashion famous Harajuku.

Day four: A favourite day for many participants, day three was a visit to Mt Fuji which is the tallest mountain in Japan and a volcano. After a cruise around Lake Ashi, a cable car took us up Mt Komagatake where we were enveloped in fog while trying to walk to the shrine.

Day five: The Japanese bullet train reaches speeds of up to 300km/hr and on Sunday, we travelled to Hiroshima by bullet train. The scenery speeds by so fast it seems a blur from the window. Upon arriving in Hiroshima we made our way to the Hiroshima Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum which proved to be an informative day for all students. Hiroshima, a former castle town, emerged from the ashes of the World War II atomic bombing to be a world leader in fighting nuclear warfare. A testimony from a survivor really explained to us the tragedy that faced Hiroshima as a result of the bombing and reinforced the need to strive for world peace.

Day six: Miyajima Island is famous for the large floating Tori gate. After arriving on the island, the students were instantly taken with the deer that live there. Exploring the island was a fun day, even with the rain.

Day seven: Due to the rain as a result of the typhoon, we were unable to visit Himeji Castle and instead explored Hiroshima city.

Day eight: Catching the bullet train back to Osaka, we used our JR Pass to travel to Osaka castle. The castle's interior is a museum that tells the story of its ownership. Students then met their homestay families. The families were all very excited to meet the students.

Day nine: A day in homestay.

Day ten: After being dropped off by their homestay families, the peaceful surrounds of Nara deer park were explored. Within the park are many deer that freely roam around. Many of our group enjoyed feeding the deer and came away with love bite mementoes from the over-friendly deer.

Day eleven: We then travelled to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. As the ancient capital, the city is rich in history with many castles, temples and shrines. We were lucky enough to visit the golden splendour that is Kinkakuji (a temple made from gold,) walk across the nightingale floor of Nijo-Castle and drink the water that makes you prettier at Kiyomizu Temple.

Day twelve: The aquarium in Osaka is very famous for the amazing displays. Particularly exciting were the dolphins, seals and a whale shark. We then travelled to Shinsaibashi, which is an area with a 650 metre undercover shopping street. Everyone loved ABC Mart, a shoe shop that was ridiculously cheap!

Day thirteen: Our trip finished with a visit to Universal Studios in Osaka, where we enjoyed rides based on famous movies such as Jurassic Park, Jaws and Spiderman. May students enjoyed exploring Hogwarts Castle while drinking a butterbeer.

With a jam-packed 14 days of travel, our students learned much about Japanese lifestyle. Of particular enjoyment was the organisation and courteous manners of Japanese society. Having standing and walking lanes when using an escalator seemed strange at first, but students soon wished we had a similar process at home. Seeing the growth in confidence and maturity in our students, as well as new friendships that formed, made the Japan Trip a great success.

Thank you to the Miami SHS staff for giving up their holidays to provide our students with an unforgettable experience.

Thank you to the 20 superb students who made the 2016 Japan Trip such a success, you were wonderful ambassadors for Miami High.

Melissa Wilson
Head of Department Languages and International

International News

We would like to welcome our 4 new International students this term, arriving from Switzerland and Germany! It is a wonderful experience for all International students to come to Australia and be part of our School community, such a privileged environment to learn in.

We are also looking forward to our next Study Group arriving 16th October from Myanmar. There will be 20 students who will be staying with homestays while they are here and we wish a memorable experience for all.

Happy Birthday to all our current International students who are celebrating their birthdays in November!

Melissa Wilson
Head of Department Languages and International

Miami Valued Partners (MVP) Program – A New School Initiative

The Miami Valued Partner's Program is a new school initiative that is establishing or enhancing partnerships with local businesses and community organisations. Miami State High School has a proud history of providing our students every opportunity to reach their full potential. We wish to attract potential traineeships, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for our students. In addition, we envisage that the MVP Program will enhance our ability to access intellectual, physical and other resources not available within the school. This will enable our staff to enrich our junior and senior curriculums through community and business support. The MVP program will also create promotional and networking opportunities for community minded businesses, as we recognise the importance of these associations. For more information on the MVP Program or to become a partner or member please go to the link below.

We would like to thank the following businesses / organisations for their support of the MVP program to date:

Platinum Level Partners

Aurora Training Institute – A leading Australian nationally recognised training organisation of vocational education and training, Aurora Training Institute offers an extensive range of courses that are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework, from Certificate through to Diploma level courses. Aurora Training Institute's mission is to offer flexibility to students, a supportive facility, tailored learning, innovation and accessibility. In delivery of this mission the institute strives to uphold transparency in its dealings, and empower its staff, students and stakeholders. Aurora Training Institute's values are to demonstrate courage to do the impossible, be at the forefront of everything you do, create opportunities for the future, and to commit to being the best at whatever we do. They are offering one of our graduate Year 12 students a free Diploma Course to the value of up to $18,000.

Bond University – Australia's first private university with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals. Bond University's values are to show respect for students and colleagues, as well as having a productive engagement between all students and staff, to strive for excellence in everything they do and take pride in achievements. The university is modelled on the traditions of the world's most elite educational institutions, with the aim of providing exclusive educational experience of the highest international standards. Bond University have established a connection with Miami State High School through the MVP Program where they will offer our Year 12 students a range of scholarships.

Gold Level Partner

Rokket Teamwear – Rokket Teamwear are suppliers of high quality sublimation team wear for all sporting codes and work uniforms. They are the current sponsors of our Touch Excellence Program, providing our students with playing and training uniforms and Touch Football accessories.

Silver Level Partner

Mighty Minds – Mighty Minds is Queensland's largest educational consultancy company, with over 30 years of experience delivering resources to schools across the state. They pride themselves on developing long term relationships with their clients and have had a partnership with Miami State High School for an extensive period of time. Mighty Minds offers twenty five years of teaching experience, has exposure to over 700 schools and a variety of assessment systems. They provide a very thorough analysis of a school's existing resources and procedures, resulting in recommendations and comprehensive programs for the school that are personalised and realistic. Mighty Minds has assisted Miami in becoming the school that we are today in regards to academic performance.

Bronze Level Partners

QT Mutual Bank – providing financial support for teachers for more than 50 years.

Crisps Coaches – Scheduled Services from Brisbane and Toowoomba to regional centres throughout Southeast QLD and Northern NSW.

Prestige Service Training – a leading provider of exceptional, nationally recognised learning solutions that meet the highest standard of excellence.

Members

DesignByLook
The University of Queensland
Ignite Education
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast

TAFE Schools Program for 2017

Parents with students in Years 10 – 12 in 2017, are you wanting to find out more about the TAFE Schools Program for 2017? The evening is designed to provide information and support to parents on how the programs' work, the funding available and the courses on offer. No RSVP is necessary.

Date: 12th October 2016
Location: TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, Southport Campus, Ground Floor, Room 109
Details: We are inviting parents, their children, and school representatives. We will have coffee/tea/biscuits and information packs available.
Time: 6pm – 7pm

Wellbeing Update

It has been a busy year with all year levels now having participated in their Good Vibes Days.

The feedback from everyone had been very positive with 90% of students rating the days an 8/10 or higher. The topics that students rated highly include Drug and Alcohol Education, Healthy Relationships, Drumming, Mindfulness and Grief and Loss. We were fortunate to have guest speakers such as Paul Stanley "One Punch Can Kill", Simon Santosha "Healthy Relationships", Nicole Joy " Mindfulness and Body Image", Matt Speakman "Resilience" and Brad Huddleston on "Dark Side of Technology". These Good Vibes days provide students with valuable information for the development of a positive wellbeing.

This term we have our final Parent Information evening for the year called Party Safe. It is that time of the year again when students want to celebrate their end of school year by partying with their friends. This evening will provide you with valuable information you can't afford to miss.

We are fortunate to have a highly experienced Lawyer Andrew Moloney from Moloney MacCallum Lawyers. Andrew will discuss the rights and responsibilities involved in hosting a teenage party. The issues of drugs and alcohol with underage teens and what it means to supervise a party and what can happen if things don't go to plan.

Queensland Mental Health Week is from the 9 October to the 15th. This week highlights the importance of valuing our own mental health and wellbeing and that of our friends, family and colleagues, at home, school and work. Remember it courage to seek help. Support your friends and family to talk about mental health.

Check this out….. Smiling Minds

Smiling minds is a unique web and app-based program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to people's lives. The Smiling Mind App has reached more than 1 million people worldwide.

Smiling Mind exists to help build individual mental health and wellbeing through positive, pre-emptive tools based on mindfulness meditation. Co-developed with psychologists and health professionals Smiling Mind is accessible to everyone, irrespective of geographic location or socio-economic status.

Download the Smiling Mind app to your phone or I pad to have positive mental health strategies at your fingertips.

WELLBEING TIPS

Wellbeing is about feeling good and doing well for yourself and others. Here is one way to "feel good"!

Meditation! We all hear about the benefits of mediation to reduce stress but what else can it do?

This extract is taken from The Art of Living's website:

Physical Benefits of Meditation

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This produces more joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases.

On a physical level, meditation:

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
• Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
• Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behaviour
• Improves the immune system
• Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy

Mental Benefits of Meditation

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an Alpha state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:

• Anxiety decreases
• Emotional stability improves
• Creativity increases
• Happiness increases
• Intuition develops
• Gain clarity and peace of mind
• Problems become smaller
• Meditation sharpens the mind by gaining focus and expands through relaxation
• A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration
• An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress
• The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection

Meditation makes you aware - that your inner attitude determines your happiness.

Tiffany Grant
Wellbeing Coordinator

Community News

6 Routes to Respect

When our kids ignore us, stomp their feet, slam the door, or say "NO!", it gets under our skin in a way that few other things can. Whether they are toddlers or teens, we want respect – and we want it NOW!

Have you ever found yourself towering over your children yelling something like this at them?

"THAT'S IT! I'VE HAD ENOUGH. YOU NEED TO SHOW ME SOME RESPECT!"

It's more than a little ironic that we demand respect in such a disrespectful way. So when our children are disrespectful, what are our options?

Read the 6 Routes to Respect, from the Happy Families Blog by Dr Justin Coulsen by clicking on the link below.

Walk Together Event

Interested in joining the Walk Together event on Saturday 22 October 2016 at the Broadwater Parklands Great Lawn? Organised by the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast, this event kicks off at 9am and the walk takes place at 11am and concludes with a free BBQ and entertainment. For more information, please click on the Walk Together Flyer.

TENNIS CENTRAL @ MIAMI

Join Tennis Central @ Miami State High School for Term 4 Tennis!

Offering professional tennis coaching for all levels and ages. Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Squads, Match Play, Hot Shots, Court Hire, Racquet & Ball Hire plus more. The first trial is free. Visit our website and contact Sophie Letcher on info@tenniscentralmiami.com or 0479 159 533.