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Cook Photo School Event/ Kennedy Photo Classroom Photo Contents Article Page Article Page Principal’s Report - 1 Manual Arts - 32

P&C Report - 2 Science & Agriculture - 33

School Captains Report - 3 Visual Art - 34

Student Council Report - 4 Clean Up Bowen - 35

Staff - 5 Red shield Appeal - 36

House Masters Report - 9 & 10 Lions Youth Of The Year - 37 & 38

Independent Learning Centre - 11 & 12 Ski Trip - 39 & 40

Instrumental Music - 13 & 14 Awards Night - 41 & 42

Swimming Carnval - 15 & 16 Year 7 Cohort - 43

Cross Country - 17 & 18 Year 8 Cohort - 44

Hockey - 19 & 20 Year 9 Cohort - 45

Lunchtime Sport - 21 & 22 Year 10 Cohort - 46

Cricket Report - 23 Year 11 Cohort - 47

Interschool Athletics & Netball - 24 Year 12 Cohort - 48

ANZAC Day - 25 & 26 Class 12 A - 49 & 50

Business - 27 & 28 Class 12 B - 51 to 53

English Report - 29 Class 12 C - 53 to 55

Senior Geography - 30 Class 12 D - 56 to 58

Mathematics - 31 Blue Badge Commitments - 59 & 60 Principal’s Report

“Success is the sum of continued efforts, repeated day-in and day-out”, Robert Collier. The staff and students at Bowen State High School are committed to our whole school improvement strategy, +1 for Students and + 1 for Teachers. Lifting performance through targeted and ongoing support, intervention and continuous learning are key strategies for Bowen State High School. It is a priority that as a school we provide all students, regard- less of their background, with ‘the knowledge, skills and confidence to ‘be prepared for all things’. Our teachers focus on individual learners and are relentless in their drive for ‘extraordinary and sustained’ improvements in student learning outcomes through quality teaching, high expectations and impacting on every learner every day.

The Quadrennial School Review (QSR) commenced in Term 2 this year and included scheduled QSR meet- ings where all staff were assigned to a Core or School Priority group. This collaborative process was used to develop the school’s Strategic Plan (2016-2019) for the next 4 years. The plan provides all staff and the school community with a clear framework for the direction of the school for the next 4 years. The group discussions largely focused on the 6 Big Questions: - What are we doing well? - What should we stop doing? - What could we do better? - How can we improve? - What do we want to achieve? - How are we going to achieve these targets?

The School Performance Review conducted by the School Improvement Unit was also part of the QSR pro- cess. The review process provides us with clarity about where our school is in the improvement journey and assists with deciding what we are going to focus on in the next 4 year period. It provides us with a planned approach to improving the progress of every student and this is the basis for our school’s success (+1 for Stu- dents). The QSR process enabled our school to develop a collaborative and shared understanding of how to lift the performance in our school.

Throughout 2015 the school has celebrated continuous improvements in student outcomes which can be at- tributed to our students, staff and parents working in productive and valuable partnerships. Our students have shown commitment, dedication and resilience with meeting deadlines, managing school, work and sporting commitments. The parents, carers and friends have supported these young people and the school by attend- ing numerous school events including school assemblies, academic and sports awards evenings, instrumental music concerts, student-led conferences and swimming and athletic carnivals. The teachers and school sup- port staff have worked relentlessly with the students on a daily basis providing support and encouragement often giving their own time and energy to support our students to achieve their goals.

We are also fortunate to have an incredibly supportive wider community who continues to give generously, both financially through sponsorships, donations and awards, as well as support for various school programs such as work experience and school-based apprenticeships.

Bowen State High School Year 7 and 9 students participated in NAPLAN tests in May this year, and received a personal statement of results, mapped against national averages in the five test domains of numeracy, gram- mar and punctuation, reading (comprehension), writing and spelling. The results clearly demonstrated that our intervention and support programs are providing great support for students at Bowen High experiencing diffi- culty in literacy and numeracy. The statistics and information that these tests provide to our school assisted us with determining how we can better cater for the learning needs of each Junior Secondary student. The focus in coming years will be on improving the reading, writing and numeracy skills of every student and developing an enrichment literacy and numeracy program to extend students achieving in the upper 2 bands. Principal’s Report

Our subject results pass rates and A, B and C results are steady and we are on track to reach our tar- gets and benchmarks for this year. These achievements do not happen by accident. We have made a concerted effort to improve student results by a focus on our whole school pedagogical framework which helps to make teaching consistent across the school. Our Teachers, Support Teacher Literacy and Numeracy, Master Teacher and our entire Leadership team have worked tirelessly to improve teaching and learning in our school. I highly commend the efforts of my staff for their commitment to improving the educational outcomes for all students. We aim to encourage all our students to be self-directed learners setting specific goals for improvement in every subject. When we all work together, we can and have achieved great things. I thank our whole school community for supporting our young people. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Parents and Citizens Association for their continued support and ongoing generosity with their time, commitment and passion towards the school and our student body.

I would like to commend our 2015 School Captains: Kali Chidley, Lynsie Hammond, Ben Wilson, Josh Turkilsen and our whole student leadership team who have provided leadership for the student body through their commitment to our values and beliefs. Throughout the year they have actively involved themselves in numerous school activities whilst still maintaining their academic workload, presenting an inspiring role model for all other students. Thank you all for the role you have played in represent- ing ‘Bowen State High’ and I wish the incoming School Captains: Nina Annand, Vanessa Stewart, Jessica Pollard and Cody Gordon and leadership team well for 2016.

All of our teachers and support staff at Bowen State High School will continue to encourage all stu- dents to set high goals for themselves and to reach for their set targets. Working together, we can ensure that the students of Bowen State High School continue to achieve their highest potential in and outside of the classroom. Your involvement, partnership and support are greatly appreciated during the school year as we work to continue to build and maintain our programs and processes.

I anticipate an exciting new year as we collectively strive to foster a culture of learning and success. I feel extremely fortunate to be working with such an exceptional group of students, families and staff members. Working together as a team with our staff and parents, I am committed to helping each student achieve success. Every student is valued and worthy of our best effort. 2016 will be busy, exciting, challenging and rewarding for each student. We want you to join us in making next year the very best and successful experience for your children.

I am confident that next year will be another outstanding school year and look forward to working with the students, staff, school families and community members to continue the growth and achieve- ments of Bowen State High School. I invite you to spread the word about the great things that are happening at Bowen State High. Our achievements shown in this yearbook indicate strong evidence that our educational community is one of which we should all be very proud.

Pamela Prichard Acting Principal

1 P & C Report

Throughout 2015, the P&C has remained committed to assisting Mrs Byrne, Mrs Pritchard and BSHS staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for students at Bowen State High School. This year we are proud to acknowledge that Bowen State High School was awarded a regional winner in the State Showcase Award for senior schooling. This shows that hard work and dedication has paid off for staff and students to be recognised for such an award. As the president of the P&C, and on behalf of the committee, we would like to congratulate the school for such an outstanding achievement.

This year has seen our school increase in numbers with the introduction of Year 7 into secondary schooling. The staff have ensured that the smooth transition of the 2 year levels entering the school was done with minimum fuss.

With the introduction of year 7, the P&C saw the need to provide more shade, seating and water coolers to help accommodate the increased number students in the school. The P&C have contrib- uted $20,000 towards this project which we hope the students have appreciated.

The P&C has supported the school in their planning and implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program. We will continue to support this initiative with the provision of funds for incentives such as school trips and excursions as rewards for students who do the right thing, as data shows this program reduces problem behaviours and enhances academic performance.

The P&C were also pleased to support a donation towards the trip to the Challenge Games in Towns- ville. The P&C also contributed funds towards supplying drinks at the Anzac Parade and healthy breakfasts for NAPLAN and QCS testing.

The Tuckshop remains our main source of income for the P&C. If we didn’t have the support from the P&C committee we wouldn’t be able to assist in the provision of financial or other resources or serv- ices for the benefit of students of our school. Without a P&C the school would not have a tuckshop, support sub committees such as the Friends of the Concert Band, or hold any fundraising activities – discos, etc.

The outside of the tuckshop has been painted with undercoat ready for the art department to make our tuckshop more inviting – earlier in the year we had a name the tuckshop competition and the tuckshop has been named: Snack Shack. We have introduced the flexischools cashless card system which links the students’ school ID card to their flexischools account, allowing students to purchase tuckshop items securely on the school grounds without the need for cash. Students can now pre- order online before they get to school without the need to have to line up when they get to school.

I would like to thank the P&C committee and the Tuckshop Sub-committee for their assistance during the year. Thank you to all the parents, staff and community members who attended our meetings or supported us in any way this year.

To the Year 12s, thank you for being a group of exceptional leaders and role models for the younger students in our school. From all of us at the P&C, we wish you every success for the future. To the current year 11s, we wish you all the best when you step up next year into leadership roles.

Jill Warren P&C President

2 School Captain’s Report

As our final year of High School comes to a close, as the four school captains, we have been provided with incredible leadership opportunities due to our roles within the school. It has been such a privilege to be identified as the face of Bowen State High School in 2015.The feats that we have accomplished as a group have taught us copious life skills. These came from organising weekly parades, the 100th ANZAC anniversary parade, Awards Night and introducing the year sevens into leadership positions. We have also had the opportunity to speak at multiple events. These included speaking at Masonic Lodge on Anzac night and be- ing a part of Lions Youth of the Year. Other than speaking, we also organised multiple pro- ceedings and have been a part of great charity events.

As previously mentioned, this has allowed us as individuals to grow. We are all incredibly grateful for the opportunity that was presented to the four and the memories and skills that we have learnt in our final year, will no doubt remain with us for the rest of our lives. As the year concludes to a triumphant finish, there is no doubt within our minds that all of next year’s leaders will lead the school successfully. Finally, good luck to all the grade twelves graduat- ing in the following weeks. Don’t cloud your work with the thought of graduating and schoolies only being around the corner, let’s finish on a high note, because after we have finished, all that remains in front of us, are our lives.

Kali Chidley Josh Turklisen Ben Wilson Lynsie Hammond

3 Student Council Report

The 2015 Student Council has been actively involved in a variety of events which have benefited both the school and wider community. Entering the leadership positions with high hopes and ambitions, the 2015 Executive consisted of Jessica Bailey (President), Madeleine Muller (Vice President), Kyle Lynch (Secretary) and Jack Smith (Treasurer).

Many fundraisers and enjoyable events were held throughout the year. To kick 2015 off was the long- time-running Valentine’s Day, followed by a beach themed disco. In preparation for the Easter Holi- days, an Easter Egg Guess was conducted where students had a ‘crack’ at guessing the number of Easter chocolates in the box for a chance at winning the lot. In the wake of Cyclone Pam, which dev- astated Vanuatu, a Tropical Friday Free Dress was held with all funds raised going to help rebuild a school in Vanuatu. During Term Two, a Trivia Night saw students and teachers come dressed as their favourite fictional characters for a night of fun competition and a Movie Night showcased the mov- ies ‘Big Hero 6’ and ‘The Lego Movie’. The charitable event for the term was a combined McGrath Foundation and Relay for Life pink and purple free dress day. Term Three events included a Mock Olympics lunchtime activity, Jeans for Genes charity free dress day and a Battle of the Decades disco which saw students and teachers reach for tired and outdated clothes, and party like it was 1999. Term Four, the final term for the 2015 Executive, included the annual Halloween Disco and the long- awaited return of the Melbourne Cup free dress day and activities.

Throughout the year the Student Council also contributed to an array of school requests. These included $2,400 towards seating and shade, the supply of snack foods and drinks at the junior disco and drinks for the students and teachers involved in Clean Up Bowen Day. Additionally, collaboration occurred with Mrs Prichard regarding the new polo uniform; donations were made towards the Chal- lenge Games and tuckshop voucher prizes were purchased for lunch-time sports.

In summary, the 2015 Student Council has donated over $5,000 back into the School and $900 to Charitable Organisations.

On behalf of the Student Council, I would like to thank Mrs. Lowcock, without whom, the year would not have been a success. I would also like to thank the Year 12s for their assistance in the running of events and form captains for their attendance and contributions at Student Council Meetings, as well as encouraging peers to participate in events. I would also like to give thanks to the previous Student Councils for their efforts, which have allowed 2015 to be a year of giving back to the School.

As the outgoing President, I would like to encourage all students to partake in school events. These events are held for enjoyment and ultimately, funds raised are contributed back into the school for the benefit of students. I hope that for years to come, the notion of ‘help us help you’ remains strong and the Student Council has continual success.

Finally, on behalf of the 2015 Student Council Executive, I would like to wish the 2016 Executive well in achieving their endeavours.

Written by Jessica Baily Student Council President

4 2015 Staff

Principal: P Prichard Instrumental Music Teacher Deputy Principal: R Harris S Denning Deputy Principal: C McCarty Business Services Manager: C Derrick Guidance Officer S. Larkin Heads of Department K Banks Admin Officers S Butwell N Evans S Kirkpatrick T Close A Murray KL Vandenberg R Cockrem M Dunkerton D Hose H Youse D Martin C Morris B Ross Teacher Aides M Tawse A Belyea S Bon G Byrne D Cooper Master Teacher J Garrod S Hanneman O Derrick J Ive K McCarthy M Pickett K Quadrell Teaching Staff K Smith J Snell N Aitcheson N Johnston J Walkom P Ward J Banks J Little G Watego P Watego C Barnes B Lowcock D Belyea S Marshall ILC Co-ordinator A Butwell A Brazil S Merrypor Scientific Op Officer S Garland J Chi S Moore Agricultural Assistant S Large T Coventry S Murray School Chaplain A Poole B Davies K Pascoe School Based Police Officer R Petersen A Evans L Paul Youth Support Co-ord T Akehurst V Evans A Redsell Community Ed. Counsellor C Upkett S Felkel D Redsell Schools Officer-Grounds G Smythe B Freeman M Reilly Schools Officer-Facilities S Maltby S Gardiner M Reiner J Gordon P Retchless C Hardingham P Tawse Tuckshop Convenors C Hardman R Todd T Bauer M Jenkins A Hegvold T Turvey L Suann S Hobbins M Watson M Hodgson K Wigginton Cleaners B Howard T Woods Y Derrington D Ive R Marcantelli T Hunter D Miller S Mirabito R Odger D Lammon B Stewart P Willis STLAN P Watego I Yasso S Taylor

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N Aitcheson T Aikehurst J Banks K Banks C Barnes

D Belyea S Bon A Butwell S Butwell J Chi

Const Judy T Close B Cockrem D Cooper T Coventry

B Davies C Derrick O Derrick M Dunkerton A Evans

V Evans S Gardner J Gordon S Hanneman C Hardman

R Harris A Hegvold S Hobbins M Hodgson D Hose 6 Staff

B Howard T Hunter J Ives N Johnston L Land

S Large B Lowcock S Maltby S Marshall D Martin

K McCarthy S Moore C Morris A Murray S Murray

S Garland H Nilsen S O’brien R Odger K Pascoe

T Patterson M Pickett A Poole K Quadrell A Redsell

D Redsell M Reilly M Reiner P Retchless B Ross 7 Staff

F Ryle K Smith G Smythe L Sophios C Stanton

B Stewart S Taylor R Todd T Turvey D Upkett

K Vandenberg J Walkom G Watego C Watson M Watson

K Wigginton S Williams P Willis T Woods H Youse

8 House Masters Report

2015 House Masters Report Cook: Ms Reiner & Mr.Redsell Flinders: Ms.Howard & Mr.Tawse Kennedy: Ms. C.Watson/Ms.Pacoe & Mr.Hodgson Sturt: Ms.Sophios/Ms. Coventry & Mr.Todd

House Masters The year opened with Ms. Crystal Watson leading the fray for Kennedy House only to disappear into another school. Ms.Pascoe then jumped at the chance of being a House Master and became responsible for Kennedy wanted posters being posted around the school in the lead in to the Athlet- ics Carnival. Ms.Sophios went one better and stayed for two terms and saw out the Cross Country. Ms.Coventry renown for her artistic ability in previous carnivals jumped at the chance of becoming a House Master to see her House become the winning House at the Athletics Carnival. Well done!

Swimming Carnival Rather than having the House Captains organise the skit for the swimming carnival the eight newly inducted Vice-Captains jumped at the chance to do so. Their efforts were duly rewarded with the au- dience understanding the message; come to the pool and be proud of your House. What a day it was with the first time ever year seven students enjoying a high school carnival for the first time. Instead of having five age groups, now there was six.

The day was exceptional with everyone getting behind their House theme and enjoying being in the water; even for the 25 metre dash. Of course it was the relays that decided the outcome. For the House Captains they realised that their leadership role was demanding. But the rewards were enjoy- able if the hard work was put in. Cross Country

Although the skit was well thought out, it was not well delivered, however, the students got the mes- sage. 4 kilometres is not far to run let alone walk. Before they knew it, the runners were in and the House Leaders were giving out free ice cups to their valiant runners.

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Athletics Carnival The skit this time was not only well prepared and well delivered. The House Masters showed how good they are, not only as effective leaders, but also as good actors.

The two day carnival is undoubtedly a testing time on not only the House Captains but also the Vice- Captains who could not help but wonder what they had let themselves in for. All worked to the best of their ability and achieved some great results for their House. Leadership Gatherings The year opened with the House Leaders coming together for dinner at the Central Hotel. The even- ing set the tone for the many enthusiastic leaders who, over the year, have shown that being a House Leader is a very rewarding position. The position demands a lot but rewards a lot. The gathering in Term 2 allowed the leaders to give valuable feedback to the review of the election process. Their insightful comments demonstrated their understanding that being a House Leader is a very crucial to the life of Bowen High. Once again the morning tea gatherings were very fruitful even if Flinders took two goes to get it right in Term 2. Triathlon Last year the concept of mixed teams was tried and proved successful. This year there were four senior teams and one junior team. Flinders was able to muster up three teams; two Senior and one Junior. For Cook they finished off the year in glorious style winning the senior division. Congratula- tions to all students who participated. Rewards The House Masters undoubtedly appreciate the hard work that many of the House Leaders put into their positions. The position of House Leader is demanding but it is more importantly a position that allows the individual to grow in stature. As the year draws to a close there is a sense of achievement. The memories will always be there and these are what makes life so enjoyable.

Peter Tawse House Master Coordinator

10 Trade Training and Independent Learning Centre (ILC)

Distance Education Students at Bowen State High are fortunate to have access to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) and be able to access subjects out of our timetable’s reach. This year we had students study- ing subjects such as IPT, Maths C, Modern History, Ancient History, Legal, Japanese and Chinese. Our Year 12 students achieved a 100% pass rate for their subjects.

The ILC plays an important role in these student’s lives as they need to spend many hours accessing online lessons before school starts and tutorials during their lunch breaks.

It takes a certain type of student to be able to learn in this manner and achieve great results however if they do well then it will benefit their learning processes for life at university and independent learn- ing.

Trade Training

Trade Training allows our students to undertake trade training certificates or courses. This time is spent on catching up work missed whilst attending TAFE days. This year students were able to take part in the following certificates. Certificate II Engineering Certificate II Diesel Fitting Certificate II Business Certificate II Hospitality Certificate II Horticulture Certificate II IDMT Certificate II Electrotechnology Certificate III Fitness Certificate III Sport and Recreation

We currently have 14 students signed into a School Based Traineeship/Apprenticeship in various fields such as Construction, IT, Floristry, Business, Engineering, Plumbing, Carpentry and Retail.

Year 10, 11 & 12 students have had the opportunity to participate in a very successful Work Experi- ence program this year. Students took control of their own outcome by filling in an Expression of Interest Form and were then placed with an employer for one day per week over a period of four weeks. The students who undertook this program conducted themselves very well and the commu- nity praised their efforts. Employers appreciated these students taking the time to send a thank you letter to show their appreciation.

Our Tour Program this year has been well received by students who attended. Tours to Glencore, Wilmar, Aurizon and CAT-Hasting Deering are an important part of Work Readiness for those stu- dents in year 12 applying for apprenticeships. Other tours such as RTM, Police Academy, Nursing, District Court to name a few, are also just as important for students considering a career path in these areas as it sets the record straight in their planning for subjects in the senior years.

Cheryl Stanton Trade Training Coordinator

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12 Instrumental Music

A Year In Music Bowen State High School’s Instrumental Music has had a huge year. Enrolments have swelled to 46 members and teacher contact time has increased by half a day. The program is a vibrant and ener- getic co-curriculum component of school life. It makes a significant cultural impact both in the school and wider community.

Particular successes this year include a strong contribution to Anzac Day. The band not only played throughout the ceremony but also provided a newly formed marching band to accompany the many diggers and representatives. They marched from Bowen’s RSL sub-branch in Williams St to the cenotaph. Two other fantastic outcomes came from successful trips to Mackay.

The Central Queensland University Schools’ Jazz Festival is run over two days and includes schools from around Mackay and the Whitsundays. The students learned from the best in the industry in- cluding guest clinician, trombonist and vocalist Dan Barnett from Sydney. Bowen High’s Jazz Band received a SILVER award for their performance, as well as Most Outstanding Saxophone Section and Most Outstanding Rhythm Section. High performing individuals within our band were also rewarded for outstanding performances with Selwyn Power, Joshua Monsour, Wynston Youse, Kali Chidley and Jade McClintock all receiving recognition for their playing.

Two weeks later both bands travelled to Mackay to perform in Mackay’s Orchestras and Bands Festi- val. The Jazz Band and Concert Band play exceptionally well and both received gold awards for their performances. It is the first time Bowen High has played at this festival and the first time Bowen has taken home a gold award. The festival included 48 bands from private and state schools from the Mackay and Whitsunday region. All bands throughout the festival received either a bronze, silver or gold award depending on the calibre of performance.

Being a member of Bowen High’s Instrumental Music Program is a rich and meaningful experience that requires a very high degree of commitment and dedication. On behalf of the school, Mr Den- ning would like to congratulate all members of the bands for representing yourself and the school at the highest level. Though the previous three events are definitely a highlight, all performances have an important place to provide enjoyment and musical richness for the school and wider community. Performances include: Start of year Welcome Workshop, Murroona Gardens Jazz Afternoon, Lions Markets at Hansen Park, Bowen State School 150th Anniversary Fete, school parades, Solo Night, Awards Night, Sports Awards, End of Semester 1 Concert, Lions Christmas Carols and the End of Year Concert at the Summer Gardens Theatre. The band would also like to thank our major spon- sors, the Friends of the Concert Band. Without their support many events and learning opportunities would not be possible. Thank you for your tireless work. We would also like to thank the Grand View Hotel and the Bowen Lions Ladies for their very generous donations.

What a fantastic year! Sam Denning Instrumental Music Teacher

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Members of Bowen State High School Concert Band 2015 Flute – Jade Fulmer, Savannah McCarty, Macy Gould, Emma Bradtke, Kirsty Mawhirt, Brooke Horst- man, Hannah Jensen, Hayley Muir, Georgie Price Bassoon – Isabelle Ahern Clarinet – Kali Chidley, Vanessa Stewart, Tahlia Coe, Samantha Insch, Natasha Baldwin, Craig Malt- by, Liam Wood, Latesha Smith, Rachel McClintock Bass Clarinet – Ashlyn Hourn Alto Saxophone – Nina Annand, Faith Maltby, Courtney Norman, Brodie Ahern, Bryce Doyle, Jodie Tilse Tenor Saxophone – Harrison Matheson Baritone Saxophone – Jade McClintock Trumpet – Mitchell McConnel, Hayley Smith, Britanny de Jong, Michael Gallagher Trombone – Geraldine Mouton Baritone – Tori Taylor, Hosea Parter Euphonium – Emma Monsour, Dimity Ahern Bass Guitar – Joshua Monsour, Denver Cross Glockenspiel/Xylophone – Melisha McCarty Percussion – Nathan Homewood, Dean Ryan Timpani – Steven Stewart Members of Bowen State High School Jazz Band 2015 Alto Saxophone – Nina Annand, Emma Monsour, Jade McClintock Tenor Saxophone – Vanessa Stewart, Samantha Insch Baritone Saxophone – Kali Chidley Trumpets – Mitchell McConnel, Hayley Smith, Britanny de Jong, Michael Gallagher Bass Guitar – Josh Monsour Guitar – Selwyn Power Drum Kit – Wynston Youse Awards Most Outstanding - Kali Chidley Most Improved - Mitchell McConnel

14 Swimming Carnival Swimming Carnival

Interhouse Swimming Carnival 2015 Friday the 20th February marked history as yet another triumphant day for Bowen State High School’s Annual Swimming Carnival being the first carnival to include the Year 7 cohort. Despite the searing heat, the event welcomed a healthy competition between students and teachers alike to de- termine which House would be crowned champions for 2015’s first Interhouse carnival. The local pool was decked out in vibrant balloons, streamers and bunting, while vicious sharks, seaweed, lifeguards and members of The Beatles swarmed the poolside. Each house devoted a considerable amount of time highlighting their theme, with a number of seniors dedicating many afternoons preparing innova- tive decorations and posters prior to the carnival.

15 Swimming Carnival Swimming Carnival

Interhouse Swimming Carnival 2015 The decision of which house would take out Spirit of the Carnival for 2015 was a very tough decision as all equally deserved it. Cook displayed great courage as members of the house would jump into the water and helped their team mates as well as cheered on other swimmers. Sturt definitely earned the prize for best costumes as a large majority of their house wore their theme of ‘under the sea’. It was distinctively portrayed that Kennedy dedicated their efforts into decorating their house tent area with pictures of sharks and the deep blue sea. However, it was agreed by all four houses that Flin- ders deserved to win the Spirit of the Carnival with their Yellow Submarine theme. It was very well constructed involving a huge effort preparing decorations earlier in the week. Flinders also demon- strated great team work, while encouraging and participating in every event.

All four houses continued to compete at their best throughout the day, showcasing their great swim- ming abilities and team spirit. Scores were very tight as the day was drawing to a close whereby Sturt took the lead prior the freestyle relays, just ahead of Cook who maintained their position in sec- ond place. However, after an intense contest, Cook seized first place by only 3 points in front of Sturt, followed by Flinders and Kennedy. Overall, the 2015 Swimming Carnival proved to be a rewarding day with plenty of student atmosphere, enjoyment and participation as evident by the marginal differ- ence of only 28 points between all four houses. This carnival setting also offered a perfect opportu- nity for our new Senior House Leaders to showcase their leadership, which they certainly fulfilled!

Written By Vanessa Stewart & Steven Buchanan Cook & Flinders House Vice Captains

16 Cross Country Cross Country

Inter-House Cross Country The 2015 Inter House Cross Country was a huge success and certainly an event to remember. With the loads of effort put in by all houses, this 4k run was enjoyed by many who strived to do their best for their house and gain as many points to make a difference. The house spirit was a major factor that was primarily seen and was considered extremely beneficial, as team members cheered others to the finish line producing motivation and determination.

Many students used this motivation to finishing within the 30 minute mark in order to give their house the best chance of winning. There were students who did an outstanding job and were acknowl- edged for their massive efforts by being awarded age champions. However, two students in par- ticular were the highlight of the carnival, Steven Buchanan in Grade 11 who had the quickest time of 14.27mins, being the first person in the school to cross the finish line. Not far behind was Elliana Mitchell from Grade 8, with a time of 15.17mins. Congratulations to these two students in recognition of their astounding efforts.

With the inclusion of the year 7s, the atmosphere after the event was nothing but support. With the in- crease of numbers it left the School Captains and Vice Captains, Masters and supporters uncertain of what the results would be. With the rise in tension, participation was the key to this victory, with Cook taking out a strong win sitting on 712 points. In second place, Flinders put up a tough fight ending on 677 points, giving Cook some close competition. Running in third place came Kennedy and their amazing efforts gaining 661 points. In fourth place, Sturt house (known for their top spirit and involve- ment) finishing on 586 points.

It was pleasing to see that after a long afternoon of participation and organisation from the Captains and Masters, the Inter House Cross County resulted in success. Well done to all of those students who participated, you made a great difference to your team.

17 Cross Country Cross Country

Inter-School Cross Country With the significant performances made by students within the Inter House Cross Country, the next level tends to give a more challenging course and provides further competition. The track provided for these students to undertake was in Scottsville, which was described as ‘difficult’ with the additional hills, however the temperature was a major disadvantage to most of the kids as this is what set back the runners.

The 2015 Inter School Cross Country had a large amount of Bowen State High Students proudly represent Bowen. There were approximately 40 students from our school that represented Bowen High with 5 students returning home with medallions to acknowledge them as age champions. These students were; Triston Kelly (Grade 12), Steven Buchanan (Grade 11), Shanice Cora (Grade 8), Brandon Bon and Elliana Mitchell (Grade 8). These five students showed strong runs over the track dominating and taking out age champion for their group.

Special mentions go to Elliana Mitchell and Triston Kelly. Elliana was awarded the Michelle Ducate trophy for best average. Congratulations to both girls on their efforts, making NQ for Cross Country. Finally, congratulations to all students who made it to this level and participated to their full ability. Your determination made Bowen State High School proud.

Dylan Lee & Christopher Trenow Cook & Sturt House Vice Captains

18 Hockey Hockey 2015 Schoolboys Hockey The year started with few players and little experience, Mr Tawse had his work cut out for him.

Term One we set of to the Astroturf in Townsville for the NQ Hockey Trials and, for many of us, this was our first time on turf. Sadly, no members of our team were chosen for the North Queensland team and, despite the bruises, it was a great experience for all of us.

Our team then continued our long hard hours of training. Due to this year being the first for many of our players, we struggled through training initially whilst we learned how the game was played. We then started to understand what it meant to be team of incredible hockey players.

Term Three kicked off with our first game of the season against Townsville Ignatius Park. It was a great game and was played well by both parties, however, Townsville won after a fair game. By playing the game in Townsville on the Astroturf, we have all learned how fast a game can really be played and how we need to keep an eye on the ball, especially one that is being raised. However, all of our coaching back home taught us how to handle ourselves even when we may have misjudged the ball, we were back on the turf very quickly.

The more that we played, the more we learned and the more we loved every minute of the game. After the first game we went against Kirwan. The new players to the team were starting to enjoy the game. We also faced the best team of all, Mercy College in Mackay and on home ground.

We played against excellent teams and put up an incredible fight. We sadly lost our games but gained knowledge of hockey and most importantly, we gained great lifelong mates that we will always remember. We would love to thank all teams involved for games well played.

Our team consisted of some great people. We had Tristan Toms as goalie, Full backs - Dylan Morrissey and Keely Dowling, mid-fielders - Kane Baldock, Jake Mcrae, BrodieToms, Kyle Lynch and Dylan Lee then finally the forwards - Jake Hutchison, Aubin Finet, Hayden McEachern, Blake Silusi, Josh Morrissey and Tain Hadfield.

The team would like to thank Mr Tawse for all of his efforts and for simply putting up with all of us through the bus trips, the long training seasons and the game days. We also thank Mark Coventry, Lee Watts, Adam Conway and Cody Foster for taking their time to train us and help get us to where we are going.

Tristan Toms Schoolboys Hockey Team member

19 Hockey Hockey 2015 Schoolgirls Hockey The season of 2015 had witnessed its usual ebbs and flows, but the success in the female team has been a continual progression. Each game presented new challenges for the girls, but upon the latter half of the year, their resilience and versatility in their positions began to ripen. This was namely demonstrated at the recent Interschool Hockey Carnival held on Sunday the 18th of October.

Teams from Mackay and Ayr travelled to Bowen to com- pete and to determine which district reigned supreme. The Bowen girls performed with incredible effort in the heat of the day and achieved Runners Up of the Carnival. Rounds against each district saw our girls having to rely ever so often upon Melisha McCarty’s insightful work as a goal-keeper. Strong defence exhibited by Tara Girolami and Han- nah Bakis also assisted Melisha with robust attacks on the opposition and striking hits that sent the ball soar- ing down the field.

Concluding the intense, fast paced tournament for the girls was a 30 minute physical game against Mercy College. An inspirational pep talk by Mr Tawse during the five minute break appeared to fulfil its magic as the first few minutes of the second round saw Jade Fulmer securing a strong and comfortable lead. Many high fives were shared between the girls along with parents clapping so hard it wasn’t surprising to see their hands almost as red as Morrissey’s shirt tan! Unfortunately, with only seconds left on the clock, the Mackay side hap- pened to conquer with two consecutive goals. In spite of the loss, Bowen’s female squad relished the com- petition as a learning vehicle and a building block for team chemistry. It is definite that the network of 2015’s young, talented and motivated female hockey athletes will continue to develop and train, until the last drop of sweat leads them to future victories. Training

Leading up to the sensational Interschool Hockey Carnival which closed the very rewarding season for Bowen State High’s hockey teams, players committed their time to at- tend weekly sessions of field training held every Thursday and Friday afternoon. The program, coached by Mr Tawse and former hockey players Mark Coventry, Lee Watts and Anthony Hart, instilled techniques and advice for the play- ers who valued their wise words and aimed to improve on personal goals prior the next competition.

Training drills varied from week to week and were specifically allocated by Mr Tawse to cover strength, speed, stick handling, shooting and team cooperation. The unique demands of the sport meant that strength endur- ance was just as crucial as explosive power. What the students worked on during the exercises was then showcased during one hour girls vs boys games to successfully conclude each training session. The depth and skills fostered by Bowen High’s hockey athletes were further demonstrated in district tournaments against the very proficient urban school teams. As both sides (male and female), continue to grow out of their stages of infancy and work interchangeably with one another, the potential to become formidable sides and dominate the Mackay and Townsville opposition in future will be a reward from the valuable and enjoyable hockey train- ings. Players Kristy Lee Toms, Jessica Pollard, Vanessa Stewart, Hannah Bakis, Tara Girolami, Jayde Cockburn, Ebonie Chidley, Jade McClintock, Melisha McCarty, Savanah McCarty, Emma Bradtke, Tia Gabey, Jade Fulmer, Coby Richardson, Maddison Thurgood, Hazel Wallace

20 Lunchtime Sport Lunchtime Sport

Year 7 Lunchtime Sport Year 7 lunch time sport is run by the Year 7 Seniors of our school who dedicate their time and effort to come out and organise sporting competitions against their form classes and friends.

The overall experience of competing in lunchtime sport has been very successful for 2015. Here are some of our regular participants who showed interest all throughout this year, and what they had to say about lunchtime sport;

"Great fun in the sun with heaps of friends"- Hailey Muir

"Chance to play against our year level in soccer, touch football and binball"- Brandon Bon

"Rewards every week from our awesome seniors"- Sabastian Rosemeier

"So many chances to get to meet and chat to our seniors"- Brodie Ahern

Over the year we have played many sports that have allowed the Year 7 classes (who are the first Year 7 students) to ever be at Bowen High to enjoy their lunch time on Fridays in a different way.

At the end of each term the students were awarded certificates to acknowledge their involvements in their weekly inter class competitions.

The Year 7 Seniors were:

Jack Smith, Connor Fraser, Kyle Lynch, Shaunie Higgins, Georgia Dennis Smith.

Written By Georgia Dennis Smith

21 Lunchtime Sport Lunchtime Sport

Year 10 Lunchtime Sport In 2015 the lunch time sport program for Year 10 students provided an opportunity for upcoming seniors to enjoy their last year of the program. A small but enthusiastic group of students came out regularly to compete against other classes, all whilst forming closer friendships with both peers and their seniors.

For those who became involved, the experience was enjoyable, with touch and soccer winning out- right as the favourite sports. Best and fairest competitors were selected by the seniors weekly, recog- nising those students with high levels of enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

In the final term an interhouse competition replaced the traditional form class rivalry, with students displaying house pride through both their numbers and eagerness to take out the win.

For all Year 10 students and seniors involved the experience was unarguably rewarding.

Year 10 Seniors

Ryan Jensen, Darius Miller, Jacqui Golding, Kali Chidley, Ben Wilson, Selwyn Power, Bill Brazil, Jack Holley, Georgia Dennis Smith and Jono Holland

Written By Kali Chidley 22 Cricket Report Inter School Athletics

The only cricket to be played this year was against Home Hill in Queensland Cricket’s State Wide T20 competition. Both under 14’s and Open sides were placed against Home Hill for the first round of this knock out competition. Unfortunately for us, we went down in both games, however, we still showed great resilience in what turned out to be very testing matches. A stand out performance from Campbell Cross with 42 runs placed us in a good position for the U14, however, with not much contri- bution from others, we unfortunately scored too low for us to have a decent total to defend. In spite of this, Brad Kuhn put in a great effort with the new ball and picked up 2 quick wickets and at one stage we looked good as we had them 2/5. With regards to the Open’s game, Morgan Chrwowski put in a late charge with some quick boundaries however, the boys fell short of the 196 run total that they we sent to chase. Better luck next year boys! Teams for the tournament were as follows.

Under 14’s Opens Daniel Wilson Ben Vanveen Ryan Lee Tom Butwell Josh Monsour Max Cockrem Campbell Cross Sam Lehman Jackson Dyne Jaiden Abbott Logan Milligan Wynston Yousse Jonathan Barnes Morgan Cronowski Izaac Hawes Jacob Jurgens Brad Kuhn Joey Jensen Flynn O’Brien Nathan Homewood Netball

Thomas Butwell

23 Cricket Report Inter School Athletics

The 2015, 13-19 years Whitsunday Athletics Trials were held at Proserpine State High School on the 24th of August. After a very overcast and miserable looking start to the day, the clouds cleared and the conditions were close to perfect. Bowen State High School was represented by more than 70 students who had gained selection by placing in the top 3 at our inter-house carnival.

Strong performances by many of our athletes, placing first or second in their events saw close to 40 gain selection in the Whitsunday team and receive an invitation to participate in the North Queens- land trials. Several long standing records were broken thanks to Elliarna Mitchell. The standard of competition was very high as was the excellent sportsmanship displayed. Some students competed in as many as five events showing dedication and commitment. In the Open boys, DonaldAnderson received age champion making us proud. Students were supported by five of our Physical Educa- tion teachers and many parents also attended the carnival to share in the excitement of the day. Well done to all competitors and congratulations on your hard work.

Also for the first time this year we had our year 7 students compete in the 10-12 years Whitsunday Regional Trials which were held at the Queens Beach State School. They threw, jumped and ran their hearts out. Excellent performances by many of these students gained them selection in the Whitsunday team and an invitation to Townsville for the chance to earn a place in the NQ athletics team.

Never give up!

Written By Hannah Bakis Netball This year saw a very successful Netball season for the Bowen State High School teams, coached by Kate Pascoe and Michelle Reiner. The schools versed throughout the season included Saint Cath- erine’s Catholic College, Proserpine State High School and Collinsville State High School, with the Senior and Junior teams going through undefeated. Both the Junior and Senior teams represented Bowen State High School with pride, showing great sportsmanship and comradery throughout the season and even lending players to opposing schools when needed. The school cannot wait to see what the following years hold for Bowen State High School netball.

24 Pre ANZAC Day ANZAC Day Kennedy Masonic Lodge As a prelude to the Anzac Day ceremonies, the four Bowen High School Captains were once again invited to attend the Kennedy Masonic Lodge pre Anzac Day commerative service. The invitation not only requested their attendance at this public gathering but to be once again be one of the three evening’s guest speakers.

The Masonic Lodge has a long standing tradition of inviting the Bowen community to its pre Anzac Day com- memorative service where the focus is placed on the fallen brethren of the two World Wars.

Kali Chidley, Lynsie Hammond, Josh Turkilsen and Ben Wilson were invited to speak from the viewpoint “What does Anzac Day mean to young people?”. Although the four speakers found the topic a little daunting at first but they came together during the week and devoted time to discussing how each of them could approach the topic. The end result proved to be an outstanding success.

Kali Chidley was first to offer a young person’s perspective by reminding her audience that it is not only those who so bravely leave our shores to fight for our freedom but also those who are left behind.They face the end- less worry of their loved ones and we need to remember this as we prepare for Anzac Day. Although “those left behind endured months of worrying and loneliness” they provided hope and courage to their families until their loved ones would return. Kali then related how she wished that her great grandfather had been able to live long enough to tell her stories of those days. However, it is the handing down of stories about their courage in times of adversity that she will most remember.

For Lynsie it was the thought of “as a sixteen year old, the concept of leaving the safety of my home and being thrown into the treacherous path of war terrifies me beyond belief.” ynsieL reminded her audience that many Australian soldiers who enlisted for the First World War should have never been accepted as they were under- age.The story of a young lad who almost did not make the shores of Gallipoli was recounted by. The young lad’s transport ship was torpedoed by the enemy resulting in the survivors spending four hours in the freezing waters. Finally saved he was able to write to his family, “Don’t worry about me. I am doing splendid.” However all that he endured did not allow him to leave the shores of Gallipoli. “It to these young men that we must con- tinue to remember; those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Ben Wilson offered a different perspective by speaking about the life of a solider during those days of the war. Ben thought of the prisoners of war and wondered how they survived the day to day living. He outlined that it was left to the men’s willingness to overcome the tedium by getting involved in sports and in so doing survive. However, it was the occasion when the British and German soldiers decided on Christmas Eve that they would put down their arms and celebrate together not as enemies but as friends that highlighted their day to day liv- ing.Ben informed his audience that it was on this day “that a good natured game of soccer was played becom- ing the start of an annual game between the two nations.” Although the war may have taken its toll it did allow friendships to be formed.

Josh Turkilsen then concluded speeches by telling his audience that his great grandfather would not speak of the horrors of war but of the mateship that became a way of life both during the war and years after. This mate- ship did not just extend amongst the Aussies but it also extended to the Turks who played their first game of cricket against his grandfather’s team.

In conclusion, Josh asked his audience to understand that they as young people would never forget this day for their sacrifices. “This proves that Anzac Day is more than relevant in this day and age and we need to re- member more their sacrifices.” Peter Tawse Leadership Coordinator.

25 Pre ANZAC Day ANZAC Day ANZAC Day Parade This year in commemoration of 100 years since the Australian soldiers landed on the shores of Gal- lipoli, a group of students led the ANZAC Day parade. Seven boys and one girl dressed in uniforms which were worn by the Australian soldiers during the First World War. The group travelled to Home Hill before the Easter holidays to try on a range of uniforms. The boys uniforms selected were chosen from the Light Horse Brigade, Navy and Infantry. For the girl, it was a nurse uniform that was chosen.

The choosing of the uniforms was an experience in itself. As the students found the uniforms that would fit them, they realised that they were no different to those men and women who would have found the fitting out of their uniforms for the first time in preparation to going to war equally as daunt- ing.

Four of the students called upon their past experience of marching with the air cadets. But for four of the students, marching in their World War 1 uniforms was a whole new experience.

However, the commonalty of the eight students is that they will walk with pride in the same way as the men of women who so readily signed up to defend their country.

The contingent of students were: Nikita Harding, Steven Buchanan, Michael Case, Jaydon de Jong, Masaki Golding, Kyle Goodwin, Chris Trenow

Peter Tawse

26 Business

2015 Highlights ASX Sharemarket Game The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) organises several Sharemarket Games and this year over 20 teams entered! The game is open to all high school students across the country.

The aim of the Schools Sharemarket Game simulation is to create as much wealth as possible from the trading of shares over ten (10) weeks, using a virtual $50,000. Students worked with their partners and were allowed to make up to ten transactions per day. The teams were able to choose from over 100 of Australia’s listed com- panies.

Australasian Business Studies Competition This year our Year 9 students were able to take part in the Australasian Business Studies Competition for the first time. All students performed remarkably well with every student achieving in the top 40%. An outstanding result!

James Cook University – Accounting for Schools Day The Year 12 Accounting class were invited to attend the annual Accounting for School Day at JCU – Townsville campus. Students enjoyed listening to current students and their experiences of life at university. It was amaz- ing to hear about the many pathways that accounting can take you on that don’t necessarily have to do with numbers.

CPA Investiture Breakfast Year 12 Accounting student Billie Trott and Mr Turvey had the privilege of being sponsored guests of JCU, Lancini Property Management and Grants Writing Australia at the annual CPA breakfast held at Jupiters Ca- sino Townsville. During the breakfast the investiture of Certified Practicing Accounts (CPA) and Fellow CPA (the highest status a CPA can hold) was conducted.

Though it was a very early start to the day, it was a fantastic opportunity to network and build valuable relation- ships with business industry leaders. Billie was even fortunate enough to meet and converse with the Head of JCU’s Business School as well as their Bachelor of Business Program Director.

27 Curriculum Highlights

Year 9 Business 2015 saw the introduction of a completely reinvigorated Year 9 Business Studies program. Business allows stu- Business dents to learn valuable lessons in managing their finances and investigating ways to make their money work for them through a variety of investment strategies – look out Warren Buffet!

The Year 9s then experienced the marketing process and developed their own viable marketing plans to sell some of the most difficult products, these included: • temperature sensing showerheads • shipping container homes • a water purifying device called the Solar Ball

Through the marketing process, students gained an insight into the many tools and strategies that go in to mak- ing a product successful.

This was followed by Entrepreneurship where, with a newly formed partnership with the NAB and Foundation for Young Australians, our students were given $20 to fund and start up their own business idea. Students couldn’t believe their eyes when they received their booklet with $20 hard cash. The ideas were endless and varied. Throughout the unit students learned about the attributes and traits that make an entrepreneur successful using mega successful role models like Sir Richard Branson (Virgin), Ray Crock (McDonald’s) and William Hershey (Hershey’s Chocolate) to name but a few. Important skills in writing businesses plans were also developed so that when students leave school they will know how to be able to set up and apply for loans with the view of be- ing a successful small business owner.

The year 9 class were able to turnover $540 collective net profit through making and selling their chosen prod- ucts. Through a unanimous vote, the students elected to donate all profits to the Bowen Soup Kitchen. A core principle that Mr Turvey instils in students is the need for Corporate Social Responsibility and to ensure that businesses are continually working to improve the environment within which the business operates for the next generation. Great work Year 9s!

Year 12 Accounting In their final year of schooling our Year 12 Accounting students have been hard at work learning about cash budgeting for businesses and how to reduce taxable income through depreciation (a very useful skill to have irrespective of the career). Students also learned how to use the accounting package MYOB to record and ana- lyse transactions for a business. The skills gained from learning MYOB make them a valuable asset to any small business. In our final term of Accounting, we looked at the Cash Flow Statement. This particular statement is the most challenging component of our course and indeed the suite of financial reports. Students developed their analytical and problem solving skills to work backwards and reconstruct accounts to determine the inflows and outflows of the business’ cash.

In addition to this, three of the Year 12s came along to the subject selection evening for Year 10 into 11 to help inform the younger students about the benefits of accounting and what makes it a smart subject choice for the senior years of schooling.

2015 has been a whirlwind of a year with many new and exciting developments in our Business Department. As the year draws to a close we would like to take this time to congratulate our Year 12 students and wish them a successful and prosperous future (in Accounting we hope!).

Tom Turvey Accounting and Business Education Teacher 28 English Report Senior Geography

It has been a positively exhausting 2015 for the English Faculty. We have seen some great work from our students and this has led to great results. Students from all year levels have had the oppor- tunity to study a great range of texts from classics including ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’, to more contemporary texts such as the television series ‘Noah and Saskia’. Students have been busy producing a range of texts including short stories, memoirs, analytical essays and mono- logues.

This year we welcomed the Year 7 cohort into our school and, as a result, our Year 7 teachers have been busy planning engaging units of work. Our most popular to date is our Ned Kelly unit. Students were engaged in all things Ned Kelly and also enjoyed the text ‘Black Snake’.

2015 has also seen us welcome a number of new teachers to our faculty. Mr Stephen Murray, Mrs Deb Belyea, Miss Sarah Hobbins and Mrs Joaline Little teach both junior and senior secondary Eng- lish. Miss Kirsti Wiggiton, Miss Ashleigh Hegvold and Miss Leanne Paul have been with our year 7 English classes.

Our students have produced some amazing work this year and we are immensely proud of their per- sistence and creativity. We are proud to have a sample of this work published as part of this report.

The Faculty staff this year have been an extremely hard working group and their efforts need to be acknowledged. This hard work has seen a flow on effect with teachers being very pleased with the progress of students this year. I wish to sincerely thank the English staff for all their hard work and diligence this year and for providing students with some outstanding teaching and learning experi- ences.

Written by Kathleen Banks- Head of Department

English Faculty 2015 - Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Mrs Deb Belyea Miss Jaycee Gordan, Miss Sarah Hobbins Mr Stephen Murray, Mrs Hayley Nilsson The People Mrs Marg Tawse, Miss Sarah Walsh By Shannon Willcox Mrs Christine Pearson, Mrs Joaline Little Miss Tova Woods, Miss Ashleigh Hegvold I sit and watch, the people who never stop. Miss Kirsti Wiggiton, Mr Samual Williams The young boy, dawdling along to school. Miss Christine Hardingham, Mrs Sandra Felkel Get an education, don’t be a fool. Mrs Marg Watson, Miss Sarah Taylor The teenage girl singing a song. Mrs Kathleen Banks, Mrs Leanne Paul, Miss Tanya Coventry The old man shuffling along. So sad he looks all alone. Nature Soft, lush grass growing really fast, Punk dude with fluro pink hair! Blowing in the wind, Looks like a freak show, best not to stare. Numbers really vast, Talking to the old lady with blue rinse hair. Acting likes its pinned What an unusual pair! As if it’s not going to last. Or is it that simple? Crystal, blue water Looking like glass Everyone in such a rush, Mother Nature’s daughter, But not one seems to care too much, Had a very pleasant past, Or even notice me. Never wanted slaughter, Letting birds have a blast. Sitting on a bench quietly, watching all the Anon people. 29 English Report Senior Geography

Year 11 and 12 senior Geography students experienced geography in the real world with two field trips, one around the local Bowen area and the second around the Whitsunday Islands. Field trips are very valuable in allowing students to put into practice and visualise what we learn in the class- room.

For our unit Sustaining Communities, students travelled to Abbot Point, Bowen and Whitsunday Shores Estate to determine what would be the better option to sustain the community as part of their assessment. The choices were expanding Abbot Point, improving infrastructure in Bowen or devel- oping more housing estates in the area. We explored all three areas to gain an insight into what will provide the area with a more sustainable future. The day was highly informative with guides at both Abbot Point and Whitsunday Shores Estate allowing students to ask any questions they had.

Our second field trip of the year was to the Whitsunday Islands, students travelled toAirlie beach on 14th September for an excursion to assist the class in their sustaining biodiversity assessment. The bus arrived at the Port of Airlie where students assessed the impact humans are having on the port. The transportation for the day was provided by Cruise Whitsundays along with our guide Chem who was very knowledgeable and able to answer many questions about the area. The day started at Daydream Island where students were able to see the Living Reef, feed fish at Lovers Cove and complete a trek walk across the island for some spectacular views. Next stop was Hamilton Island were a packed lunch was given to the students to eat on the beach. We walked around the Island spotting the sustainability measures put in place in particular the golf buggies. The final stop was at Whitehaven beach where students were able to go swimming, build sand castles and take part in beach volleyball. After spending time at the Whitsunday islands we can appreciate why the environ- ment needs to be protected and how the effects can impact the reef. The day was incredibly informa- tive and enjoyable and the class produced wonderful assessments from the excursion.

Written By Vicky Evans Senior Geography Teacher 2015

30 Mathematics Manual Arts

Why Study Maths?

Why study maths? Depending on who you ask you will hear a variety of answers; “you’ll need it for your job”, “you never know when it will come in handy” or the cry of “because you have to!” The real answer lies deeper and, more often than not, you won’t even know you have relied on your math- ematical skills when dealing with different situations.

Maths makes you smarter, it allows you to see things differently and it literally changes your brain for the better! Maths is the reason you have, without thinking, progressed through a series of steps to reach a goal. It is the reason why, when faced with a problem, you are able to go back to find a solu- tion.

Maths teaches you how to go about your life in a logical way and gives you the persistence to go back and try again when you don’t get the outcome you desired. There is more to maths than the textbook in front of you in class!

We Use Mathematics As a tool to make sense of and understand the world around us We Need Mathematics To help us put events and trends into perspective, To look rationally and reasonably at aspects of These events that may not appear on the surface Mathematics Help Us Go Deeper

31 Mathematics Manual Arts

Head of Department: Bree Ross Teachers: Owen Derrick, BJ Freeman, David Redsell, Peter Retchless, Peter Tawse

The department welcomed BJ Freeman who decided to jump the fence from primary school over to high school. BJ was initiated into the world of Year 9 and 10 Shop A where he has discovered the joys of working with the Year 9 students to build a camp chair to go with their table that they will build in year 10.

Peter Retchless is finally seeing the light at the end of a course involvingTAFE and Bowen High. The Year 12 students appreciate all of Mr. Retchless’ determination with the paperwork to ensure that the students are able to complete their Certificate II.

The year 7 classes in Term 3 undertook a brand new technology unit based around design. The stu- dents commenced the ten week course by learning the processes of designing a musical instrument. The students then went on to: - Design a car with wheels made out of cardboard that could fly down a ramp.The designed car had to accommodate up to five people and be able to have protection against that vital commodity; rain! - Design a logo to suit an environmentally friendly garden business. The logo could not be artistic but needed to be graphical. Not an easy approach but one in which the students achieved.

Mr. Redsell taught Year 10 Graphics and thoroughly enjoyed the design component of the course. The students used foundations skills learned in Year 9 and handled with ease Year 10 Graphics whose focus is on design. For Term 3 the students became very adept at the ins and outs of design- ing a house for a family from Norway who have come to live in a completely different environment, Bowen!

The Year 12 Graphics class have the title of being the first class in a long line of future classes to complete the new Graphics course. Both the Year 11 and Year 12 Graphics classes visited three firms in Townsville with the intention of gaining a better understanding of the design process that plays an integral part in the new course. The year 11 students are looking forward to travelling to Brisbane in 2016 to continue on their search for better knowledge of the design process in the outside world.

As you can see, life is never dull in INTAD where all the best design ideas originate from.

Peter Tawse

32 Science & Agriculture Visual Art Junior Science

Students no longer feel “small” once they’ve viewed cells with our micro- scopes!

Here students learned about the bodies organ systems and how they work together.

Students work together to pull organs apart. They claimed to enjoy this rather “offal” dissection.

Senior Science What a year! What great subjects! … What a worthwhile effort!

These students have had a run of experimental projects and ecol- ogy field excursions to make their lessons different in a great way.

Students soaked up some sunshine whilst completing a several day Eco- logical study of Murray’s Bay and Bush areas. What a magical learning envi- ronment!

Year 11 Biology students explored the wonderful world of cells, includ- ing topics such as: eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells, plant cells, animal cell, diffusion and osmosis. The students also learned in significant detail of body systems such as: the digestive system, the respiratory system, the circulatory system and the excretory system. At the end of the term, the students had the pleasure of being able to explore organs from the various body systems they investigated.

Junior Agriculture Agriculture

This year’s classes (7-9) have had plenty of opportunities for hands on practical learning experiences utilising the schools physical resources: including gardening, aquaculture, 10 newly purchased beef cattle and the school’s Bohr goat herd.

All year 8 and 9 classes engaged in Horticulture In- dustry visits facilitated by the Bowen & Gumlu District Growers. These well organised tours gave students great insights into the new and emerging career oppor- tunities in modern farm businesses.

This year also saw the extension of curriculum for Year 10 students to complete a 1 year Cert. 2 in Horticulture through Rural Training Qld. This success was a joint result of the partnership between the Local Horticultural Growers and the school to open up additional vocational pathways for the industry.

33 Science & Agriculture Visual Art Senior Art Visual Art Studies in 2015 has seen students create pencil drawings, water colour and silk paintings, experimenting with clay to create clay pots and busts as well as jewellery and weaving items, printing making and mosaic pieces. It has been a very creative year and the students have produced fantastic artworks.

Junior Art This year groups of year eight students rotated through Visual Art completing a clay whistle, zentan- gle drawing and an artist reflection. The first step was for students to draw a chosen animal using zentangle patterns in black pen. Students were then able to create working whistles in the shape of the chosen animal and paint their patterns onto the whistle. They were very successful.

Vicky Evans Teacher for Visual Art Studies. 34 Clean Up Bowen Red Shield Appeal

2015 Clean Up Bowen A group of twenty one high school students (ranging from Year 7 through to Year 12) took to Bowen’s Front Beach in the early hours of Sunday morning. Assisting the students were Kate Pascoe, Peter Retchless, Russell Todd, Sarah Taylor and Peter Tawse.

All of the students were very happy to be out in their town. They appreciated the importance of pick- ing up of other people’s rubbish and in so doing allowing younger children to be able to walk on the beach without fear of hurting themselves.

One group of students started walking from Doherty’s Creek and the other group commencing at the skate park end; allowing both groups to meet at the sailing club. The groups not only focused on the beach but also on the surrounding parklands. Their hard work resulted in very clean areas for both tourists and locals to enjoy their Sunday morning at the Front Beach.

Carolyn Douglas (through Bartec) kindly donated gloves and rubbish bags for each of the students involved. By the time the students had reached the sailing club many bags of rubbish were filled up ready to be taken to the dump.

Not content with just doing the Front Beach, the students then undertook the cleaning up of five other areas around Bowen. In particular, the students and teachers walked from the entrance of Kings Beach Road picking up rubbish. By the end of three hours the students recognised that their hard work had achieved a very good result for their town.

When the students arrived back at the high school they were pleased to see that their hard work for Clean Up Bowen had resulted in Mr. Todd’s ute being filled to capacity.

Peter Tawse

35 Clean Up Bowen Red Shield Appeal

Morning Tea On Friday the 5th of June the Year 12 students cooked and baked a great range of food for the stu- dents of Bowen State High School to have for their annual 2015 Red Shield Morning Tea Appeal.

To get the ball rolling a group of student met and planned how to achieve the best results. The com- mittee decided to offer students the opportunity of tasting delicious home cooked food for the price of $3.

It was decided to invite members of the business community who are involved with the school and who would appreciate coming along and supporting this very worthy cause. The committee had the idea that by inviting business people they would be able treat them as their guests, meeting them at McKenna Hall at 11.15 and escorting to them to comfortable chairs. There they would be looked after and waited on by a group of year 12 students.

The end result of all their hard work was, to put in one word, phenomenal!

Doorknock Appeal On the weekend of the 30th and 31st of May thirty-six students went door-knocking for the Salvation Army’s Annual Red Shield Appeal. The students ranged from Year 9 through to Year 12 worked in groups of two through to four.

The groups commenced the door knocking on Saturday morning and concluded on Sunday after- noon with each group asked to devote two hours to asking householders to give money to help oth- ers in need.

The students were: Jaydan Mattingley, Tyra Power, Hannah Bakis, Courtney Turkilsen, Abby Ross ,Ebonie Chidley, Emma Nebauer, Jamie Cockrem, Chelsea Cockrem, Hayley Clark, Hannah Chidley, Chris Trenow, Marshall Mathieson, Dylan Lee, Steven Buchanan, Ryan Jensen, Josh Turkilsen, Darius Miller, Kali Chidley, Siu Fitikefu, Lynsie Hammond, Lilly Stanley, Emma Monsour, Brittney Newell, Jayde Cock- burn, Samantha Wong, Emily Gallagher, Kyle Lynch, Madeleine Muller, Kyra Domrow, Stephanie Aitkens, Jacqui Golding, Shannon Willcox, Jessica Pollard, Brooke Dobe, Nina Annand, Vanessa Stewart, Tailah Jensen

Peter Tawse

36 Lions Youth Of The Year Lions Youth Of The Year

Semifinal The 2015 Lions Youth of the Year semi-final involved ten year 12 students from Bowen State High School and took place on Tuesday 17 February with the school library as the venue.

Lions Youth of the Year is a night for the students to present a three minute speech on a topic of their own choice and answer one impromptu question which were designed by the school’s Year 12 Co-ordinator, Kate Pascoe.

The evening opened with Kyle Lynch talking about the importance of cof- fee which, as Kyle reassured his audience, “this is a commodity that very few people can live without.” And his audience agreed! The next speaker was Darius Miller who spoke of the origin of the high five. Darius went onto enlighten his audience on the three versions of the high five. By the end of Darius’ speech the audience were in total agreement that a high five is an important part of American culture.

By now the audience, comprising of Bowen Lions, parents, teachers and fellow students were start- ing to realise that this group of young nervous and inexperienced public speakers were going to keep the audience paying attention through their choice of topics and delivery of their three minute speeches. Clearly they are a very capable group of being able to express their ideas at this public forum.

This year the students were given only one impromp- tu question. However, the questions were more in line with the questions they were asked in the final round. The questions were very diverse asking about binge drinking, taking a gap year, gender inequality in the sports arena, all of which are very topical.

The opening speaker Lynsie Hammond set the standard when she very eloquently spoke about her thoughts on the wearing of school uniforms. From there all of the students handled the top- ics with style and did not struggle with the no- tion of speaking for one minute.

At the conclusion of the evening the panel chairperson Robyn Ferguson informed the audience that six students had been chosen to contest the final.

37 Lions Youth Of The Year Lions Youth Of The Year

Final Six very capable and confident year 12 students stepped up to the lectern onTuesday 25 February to convince an audience that they were the one to be awarded the prestigious 2015 Lions Youth of the Year.

The evening commenced with the students being asked two impromptu questions. 1)“Do you think we welcome into our country with open arms some migrant groups and not others?” 2)“What are the advantages and disadvantages of a country upbringing in comparison to growing up in the city?”

Following on from dinner, the six students presented their five minute speeches. The speeches were of their own choosing.

Speaker Topic Memorable Quotes Kyle Lynch Who here is a coffee “Coffee is a language in itself.” drinker? Kali Chidley Books “The quietest and most constant of friends.” “Written word that has the power to change us.” Lynsie Ham- The virtues of owning a “Canines only have a life expectancy of 624 weeks.” mond dog Darius Miller High Five “When words are hard to find to celebrate that some- thing extraordinary has happened, all there is left to say is high five.” Josh Turkilsen Playing of video games “Playing these games unites many peoples from dif- ferent races and appearances” Jessica Bailey Habits of Mind “View the challenges as stepping stones and not as obstacles.”

After careful deliberation by the panel announced the Bowen Lions Youth of the Year for 2015 to be Jessica Bailey. Kyle Lynch was announced as the Public Speaker of the evening.

38 Ski Trip Ski Trip

42 students and teachers were super keen. Day seven will forever be known as ‘Sick Satur- Queenstown was our destination for 10 fun days. day’ for more than a reason or two, An experience of a lifetime filled with excitement Sick twists, grinds and jumps, sick students and and craze. teachers with the flu, Sick football match with the Cowboys reaching Day one we hit “The Remarkables” to Ski and the final two. snowboard, Fully sick Fergburger, way better than Pog Ma- We stood, we fell, we jumped and down the hones chew and spew. slopes we soared. An epic snowball fight and mountain sliding oc- Together on Day eight we boarded the T.S.S curred on Day two. Earnshaw steam boat, The teachers won the battle, with students only We watched sheep shearing, and enjoyed a BBQ connect a few. of lamb, pork and chicken but no goat. Both boys and girls then glided smoothly across On Day three, we cut and zipped through the for- the ice skating rink, est like Tarzan. Before entering into a paintball war, leaving a few We challenged our fears, instead of saying “I welts and bruises I think? can’t”, we said, “I can.” Down the luge we twisted, turned and even Day nine was our final day on the icy mountain caught some air, top, Then with Chief Harris we embraced the Haka While a few were down and out, others we could and our buffet dinner was a fine affair. not stop, A Lord of the Ring’s style adventure saw us ski- Milford Sound is a natural wonder and South ing through rugged terrain, Island treasure. Then for our free dinner, we choose Fat Badger, The day four bus trip was very long, but our Flame, Pizza and Thai; but the no McDonalds driver John entertained us and the interviews rule would remain. Year 7 & 8 Leaders were a pleasure. Bowen falls is a wonderful sight to be witnessed On our final day, being 10 in all, we finished with by all, a blast, And we laughed so hard when the kea birds on A high speed jet boat ride with 360 degree spins top of a tourist’s car would not fall. that were cold, wet and fast. Last minute shopping to buy gifts for loved ones, Up the mountain we climbed again to glorious we did explore, Coronet Peak on Days five and six, On a sunny Queenstown morning; a town we had While some had batted bodies, most craved an all come to adore, adrenaline fix. Green, blue and black runs were filled with the Take the time to reflect on this special journey Bowen team, with friends by your side. While others took advantage of the Chalets cof- Be sure that this not be your last adventure and fee machine. you travel far and wide. Sadly our trip has come to an end and we ven- ture home to family. Cherished memories will remain forever and sto- ries we will share with glee!

39 Ski Trip Ski Trip

Year 7 & 8 Leaders

Year 8 leaders in action

This year the Grade 8 Elected Leaders have worked very hard representing our form class at both the student council meetings as well as working with Mr Tawse (along with the grade 7 leaders) to share ideas.

We have had a lot of fun sharing our classes’ ideas with him to make them become a reality mak- ing Bowen State High School a better place for the students. Sharing their ideas helps to make the school more enjoyable for the students because of the fun activities arranged.

One idea that was put into action was a year 7 and 8 disco. There were around 50 students there. Hopefully if we ever do something like that again more students will get on board and come. Overall this year as form captain has been great and we hope to do it again next year.

Written By Samantha Insch & Denver Cross Year 8 Elected Leaders

40 Awards Night Awards Night

Dux Of The School - Kali Chidley

Honour Prize - Kali Chidley, Lynsie Hammond, Josh Turklisen, Ben Wilson

School Citizenship Award - Jessica Bailey

All-Rounder Award Senior School - Yr 12 Kali Chidley, Yr 11 Vanessa Stewart, Yr 10 Ebonnie Chidley

All-Rounder Award Junior School - Yr 9 Hannah Chidley, Yr 11 Smantha Insch, Yr 10 Josh Monsour

Year 7 Encouragment Award - Alec Norman & Emily Woodhouse

Year 8 Encouragement Award - Denver Cross & Lydiah Ballinger

Year 9 Encouragement Award - Joey Jensen & Chelsea Cockrem

Year 10 Encouragement Award - Aiden Muller & Bree Hansen

Year 11 Encouragement Award - Troy Cairns-Walker & Ellyse Lammon

Year 12 Bursary - Jack Smith

School Based Trainee of the year - Jonathon Rosemeier

Order Of Australia Association Secondary Schools Citizenship Award - Vanessa Stewart, Lynsie Hammond

JCU Scholarships - Yr 10 Myra Bani & Steven Pham, Yr 12 Darius Miller & Jack Smith

Year 12 Academic Excellence - Jessica Bailey, Kali Chidley, Jessica Jurgens, Jack Smith

Academic Attainment - Lauren Ahern, Linsey Baldacchino, Jessica Collins, Lynsie Hammond, Ryan

Jensen, Alesia Merrick, Emily Mitchell, Ashlee Williams

Subject Awards: Accounting - Kali Chidley Physical Education - Jack Smith Biology - Jack Smith Hospitality - Emily Mitchell Building & Construction - Ashlee Williams ICT - Shania Elston-Louis Chemistry - Kali Chidley Legal Studies - Jessica Jurgens Drama - Kali Chidley Maths A - Shaunie Higgins English - Kali Chidley Maths B - Kali Chidley English Communication - Jessica Collins & Alesia Merrick Marine & Aquatic Practices - Georgia Dennis-Smith Engineering - Selwyn Power Pre Voc Maths - Emily Mitchell Geography - Jack Smith Visual Art - Linsey Baldacchino Graphics - Jack Smith Visual Art Studies - Madeline Muller

41 Awards Night Awards Night

Year 11 Academic Excellence - Vanessa Stewart, Nina Annand, Jessica Pollard

Academic Attainment - Nicholas Barty, Zai Cern, Tahlia Coe, Toby Collins, Jaydan Mattingley, Chris-

topher Trenow, Jackson Vella, Eli Whitton, Lachlan Warren, Shannon Willcox

Year 10 Academic Excellence - Ebonie Chidley, Myra Bani, Wylie Beck, Thomas Butwell, Courtney

Davison, Tara Girolami, Nikita Harding, Kiana Higgins, Samuel Lehmann, Breanna Macauley, Jade

McClintock, Mitchell McConnel, Emma Nebauer, Courtney Norman, Steven Pham, Abby Ross, Kay-

lah Ruddick, Courtney Turkilsen, Xiao Yue

Academic Attainment - Beau Brooker, Mikayla English, Jordon Kelly, Keegan Kirkpatrick, Emma

Monsour, Aiden Muller, Skye Robson

Year 9 Academic Excellence - Hannah Chidley, Kaylee Ahern, Jamie Cockrem, Jade Fulmer, Jor-

dan Hind Bichsel, Biranathy Kokulan, Melisha McCarty, Lily Newberry, Lola Tendam

Academic Attainment - Emma Bradtke, Haylee Clark, Campbell Cross,

Melissa Laird, Steven Stewart, Mikaila Warren

Year 8 Academic Excellence - Elliarna Mitchell, Hannah Davison, Brittany De Jong, Bryce Doyle,

Aimee Enfantie, Samantha Insch, Patrick Jurgens, Asha Lawrence, Kasey Warren

Academic Attainment - Myles Enfantie, Tara Nugent

Year 7 Academic Excellence - Abbey Collins, Joshua Monsour, Brodie Ahern, Treidyn Airey, Liam

Bailey, Zachary Begg, Finn Cowan, Nathan Homewood, Brooke Horstman, Ashlyn Hourn, Anais Hub-

bert, Hannah-Jane Jensen, Craig Maltby, Emma Martin, Geraldine Mouton, Gregory Reinke, Hayley

Smith, Taylah Sweet, Khoi Tran Dang, Mahi Velamuri

Academic Attainment - William Atfield, Abbie Blazely, Brandon Bon, John Castillo, Lawson Chid-

ley, Jessika Coles, Shaniece Cora, Jamie Coyle, Mikayla Currie, Casey Dennis-Smith, Auben Finet,

Nicholas Gorman, Rachael McClintock, Hayley Muir, Blake Sulusi, Tori Taylor, Daniel Wilson, Liam

Wood

42 Year 7 Cohort Year 8 Cohort

On the first day of the school year, 133 nervous year 7 students arrived with new uniforms, books and bags. They had an excited start to the school year, meeting new teachers, making new friends and discovering all there is to do at our high school. Five form classes were formed and the first event, the Year 7 Activity Day, gave students and teachers a chance to come together, relax and get to know each other.

The rest of the year has been a busy one for year 7. Students represented our school in community events such as Clean Up Australia Day and the ANZAC Day march. Students participated in the three sporting carnival for their sporting houses. The surrounding primary schools have sent us a number of extremely talented athletes with Year 7 students representing our school at Whitsunday and North Queensland Carnivals.

The competitive nature of the students was also satisfied with a high participation in the Friday lunch time sports with the senior students and competitions in the cyclone shelter each Tuesday organised by Year 10 mentors.

To date, forty-three students have satisfied the high standards required for behaviour and attendance to receive Gold cards. forty-eight students have achieved above 95% attendance for the year (four students have not missed a single day!). Congratulations to all for a wonderful effort.

As we reach the end of 2015, the group has definitely grown as strength and confidence developed and I look forward to continuing the journey alongside them next year.

Russell Todd Year 7 Coordinator

43 Year 7 Cohort Year 8 Cohort

For the first time in history, the Year 8 cohort were not the ‘babies’ of the school as they walked through our gates with 133 Year 7 students, all with stunned expressions on their face.

Our year began with a welcoming introduction from Ms Byrne and Mr Harris. We were then divided into form classes where we made new friends and met our new teachers. Our first school event was Year 8 Activity Day – this provided us with the chance to get to know the unfamiliar faces and also provide the opportunity for our teachers to get to know us.

Over the year there have been several school activities outside of the classroom. Firstly, the swim- ming carnival, which was great fun as the school atmosphere was unreal. The four house groups cheered for their fellow team mates, it was excellent to see some of the sporting talent held in our cohort. Next, the interhouse athletics carnival. Again, this was a great day and was very similar to the swimming carnival – just not so wet.

There have been other school based activities that have taken place such as Friday night discos, Clean Up Australia Day, NADIOC week (some of us ate kangaroo for the first time) and ANZAC Day march – just to name a few.

We are looking forward to the end of the year activities – with 22 Gold Card students off to Airlie Beach with Mr Evans for Rewards day. We are also looking forward to our future years at BSHS and creating more memorable moments.

Antony Evans Year 8 Coordinator

44 Year 9 Cohort Year 10 Cohort

2015 has been a busy year for the Year 9 cohort. One of the areas that they excelled in was sport. Many students across the grade represented the school at interschool sporting competitions and earned Whitsunday team honours for various North Queensland Trials. A big congratulations goes to Hannah Chidley and Morgan Chrzanowski who were our two year 9 North Queensland Representa- tives in 2015.

A major focus has been on academic achievement. Many students have worked hard to improve their results. These successes were acknowledged on Year parades throughout the year. The attendance at student led conferences also allowed students to set learning goals and consider future subjects and career pathways.

It is important to acknowledge the contribution of the teachers who made the year possible for the Year 9 cohort. Thank you to the form teachers (Mr Turvey 9A, Mr Murray 9B, Mr Retchless 9C, Mr Freeman 9D, Miss Evans 9E and Miss Reiner 9F) for the constant support offered each morning to ensure that everyone is prepared and ready for the day ahead and a big thank you must also go to Mrs Martin (Year 9 Head of Department) and Miss Gardiner (Year 9 Coordinator) for their work in 2015.

Sally Gardiner Year 9 Coordinator

45 Year 9 Cohort Year 10 Cohort

2015 marked the start of many new experiences, responsibilities and roles for the year 10 students. It was the first time this year level were seniors, the first time they undertook the subject of Pathways and the first time they had to start planning their futures. The year 10s took everything in their stride, and enthusiastically took on new challenges and experiences.

The year 10 students were included in the year 7 mentor program, where year 10 students worked alongside year 7 students at lunch time activities and year level days. The friendships that were cre- ated assisted the year 7 students in their transition to high school, and gave the year 10 students an opportunity to not only befriend others, but also gain leadership skills.

2015 was the first year that this year level was enrolled in the subject of Pathways, which revolves around career and social emotional development. Throughout the year the students participated in a range of activities that were offered by staff across the school as well as community organisations. The students were involved in Love Bites, a program that focussed on domestic violence and sexual assault, which culminated in an artistic creation that the students presented to the grade. The stu- dents also made decisions about their futures, as they completed their SET Plans. This led to SET Plan interviews, where students, and their parents or caregivers, met with staff to discuss career paths and subject choices.

During the last week of term two, five year 10 students were nominated to attend the James Cook University residential camp. These students lived on campus for three days, and were able to experi- ence university life firsthand. It gave the students an insight into the lives of university students, and it helped them in making decisions about their futures.

In another first for the year, students nominated for leadership positions for 2016. This process in- volved the submission of a résumé, an interview with the principal, leadership coordinator and year level coordinator, and student and staff voting.

2015 has been a busy and exciting year for our year 10 students. We look forward to the experienc- es, challenges and excitement that the next two years brings.

Mikaela Reilly Year 10 Coordinator

46 Year 11 Cohort Year 12 Cohort

In 2015, 128 students assembled in McKenna Hall on their first day back at school as year 1 students. The year ahead was going to be a busy one with many events and opportunities to get involved in. This year saw the beginning of their journey towards attaining their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) which had students working hard and seeking feedback from teachers about how they can stay on track to accumulate their 20 points. It also saw the implementation of the school wide Habits of Mind approach which encouraged students to display habits that improved success in all facets of their lives.

Term 1 revealed to students that the transition from grade 10 to grade 11 was not necessarily going to be an easy one. The workload got heavier, responsibilities were greater and the expectation to lift their game was ever present. Needless to say the majority of the cohort took to the challenge and raised the bar. There were numerous extra-curricular activities for students to participate in this term. In March, 18 students travelled to Townsville to attend a Lavarack Barracks tour to see what life was like in the defence force. Students had the opportunity to climb inside tanks, see classified weaponry, undergo a fitness test to see if they had what it takes to gain entry, ask questions of numerous personnel on the base, eat in the mess hall and most students’ favourite, shoot rifles in the practice range. After a few rounds it became clear that Michael Fox was the sharpest shooter of the lot.

The swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals were all well attended by Year 11 students this year. Many of the school’s open sport teams also saw Year 11 students taking the field or court to battle it out with other schools from Whitsunday, Burdekin, Mackay and Townsville regions. It became obvious that there was a lot of sporting talent within the grade as many went on to represent at Whit- sunday level and Hannah Bakis, Brooke Dobe, Toby Collins and Jessica Pollard being selected to represent North Queensland.

At the end of Term 2 we celebrated the success of 54 Year 11 students that were presented with certificates at the Senior School Awards. This was an amazing accomplishment and well deserved rewards for the hard work and good behaviour displayed by each recipient as well as their ability to conduct themselves in a responsible, respectful and safe manner. OP eligible students also took part in the Mighty Minds workshop which provided students with tips on how to prepare for QCS and what to expect over the 2 days of test- ing next year.

In Term 3 approximately 50 students travelled to Proserpine SHS to attend an RACQ docu-drama about road safety. This was a hard- hitting presentation that gave students valuable information to be put into practice during this milestone period of their lives when they get their learners and hop behind the wheel of a car. Term 3 also saw one of the most exciting times of the year with leadership nomi- nations for 2016 opening. 17 keen and enthusiastic students put their name forward for election and began writing their speeches.

At the beginning of Term 4 the 17 students sat for an interview with a panel to determine their suitability and addressed the whole school on parade in an attempt to convince them that they would be the best person for the job. At our annual Awards Night we saw Cody Gordon, Vanessa Stewart, Nina Annand and Jessica Pollard announced as the school captains for 2016. A number of students also graced the stage to accept academic awards for outstanding achievement in their studies. The school also acknowledged Vanessa Stewart as the top student in year 11. Well done Vanessa.

In early November, 40 students travelled to Kinchant Dam Outdoor Education centre as part of the Leadership Induction program. Students were challenged by participating in challenges such as high and low ropes courses, initiative activities, alpine rescue, rock climbing and the giant swing. These activities were aimed at enabling students to overcome fears, work as a team, communicate and problem solve. As year coordinator I am eagerly anticipating working with these inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated students for the year ahead. I am confident that with the current group of year 11 students, 2016 is going to be one of the best years that Bowen SHS has ever seen.

Steven Moore Year 11 Coordinator.

47 Year 11 Cohort Year 12 Cohort

Year Co-ordinator: Miss Pascoe Leadership Co-ordinator: Mr Tawse Form Teachers: 12A Mr Banks 12B Mr Hodgson 12C Miss Coventry 12D Miss Gordon

As is tradition at Bowen High, the Year 12 school calendar commenced with the Investiture at which the Elected Student Leaders along with the Year 12 cohort were asked to take an active role in all facets of school life through Blue Badge Commitments and, in so doing, make their school a better community.

The hard work from last year’s leadership camp set the tone for this year’s investiture with Blue Badge Commitment applicants being asked to commit themselves to being strong role models in all aspects of school life. As the year unfolded, this willingness to become involved in commitments would test their character and provide a valuable insight into their future ability to undertake leadership posi- tions. Some of these commitments included Year Level Seniors, Lunch Time Sport Equipment Organisers, Messages Through Drama, Stage Sound Directors, Hall Organisers, Senior Jersey Committee and Graduation Committee, with the new additions of Mural Group, Landcare Group and Sports Offsider.

The first highlight of the year was the Lions Youth of the Year semi-finals, held at Bowen State High School’s library and finals held at the Castle Motel. The speeches which were on a topic of their own choice proved not only to be extremely entertaining, but more im- portantly showed how capable these young leaders are when it comes to public speaking. Altogether there were ten speakers. Jessica Bailey was chosen as Bowen’s Lions Youth of the Year with Kyle Lynch being awarded the public speaking award. Jessica then went on to compete against three other regional finalists in Collinsville, representing Bowen State High School with pride.

From there the students progressed to Clean Up Bowen day. Once again Bartec kindly donated gloves and bags for the project. The attendance from the Year 12s, as well as across the other five year levels, saw the Front Beach, Old Soldiers Road, George Street and Queens Beach from the mouth of the Don River to the Surf Lifesaving Club become immaculate. The removal of the rubbish was left in the care of Mr.Todd who kindly transported a ute load to the dump. Of course without the bus driver, Mr Retchless, the students would have never being able to do their good community work.

Following on from their great community involvement, the Year 12 students launched themselves into the Red Shield Appeal morning tea. The many staff and students were very impressed, not only by the range of delicious homemade food, but also by the delightful atmosphere created by the Year 12 students who went above and beyond to ensure there was more than enough food for all involved. The amount of money collected for this valuable cause was again improved upon this year in comparison to the last.

Not to rest on their laurels the Year 12 students then took to the streets on the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to doorknock for the annual Red Shield Appeal. At the following parade the audience was told that the combined morning tea and doorknock had exceeded all expectations. To think that last year’s Year 12 cohort had exceeded all expectations was an understatement: yet another challenge for the leaders of 2016 to continue this upward trend.

This year also saw the Year 12 Cohort take an active stand against bullying, creating a ‘Stop Watching’ video highlighting the key message of ‘if you don’t report, you support’. This video aimed to get across the negative impact bullying can have on individuals and the importance of banding together and working as a team to ‘stop watching’ and start acting. The video was shown at a whole school parade during the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, demonstrating the passion the cohort has when it comes to ad- dressing such an important issue within the school community. Furthermore, senior art students assisted with re-decorating the schools anti-bullying mural by accepting more anti-bullying pledges from students across all year levels.

On behalf of all staff and students, congratulations to our Year 12 seniors who each in their own way contributed to making 2015 a suc- cessful and memorable year.

Kate Pascoe Peter Tawse Year 12 Coordinator Leadership Coordinator

48 Class 12 A Class 12 A

Name: Lauren Ahern Name: Karlee Auda

Most memorable experience: Being first in the tuckshop line Quote: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Benjamin Franklin Where will you be in 10 years time?: Hopefully rich Name: Taylor Bishop Name: Marley-Crow Nelson

Most memorable experience: Interhouse carnivals

Quote: Time stops for no one

Where will you be in 10 years time?: Becoming a qualified tradesman Name: Shania Elston-Louis Name: Brock Floyd

Name: Connor Fraser Name: Emily Gallagher

Most memorable experience: Performing in the school pro- duction; soundwaves Quote: What do you mean this isn’t a hit list? Where will you be in 10 years time?: Travelling overseas on the red carpet Name: Jacqui Golding Name: Allan Jurgens

Most memorable experience: Seeing the cowboys win the 2015 premiership Quote: Cowboys are the best team ever Where will you be in 10 years time? Watching the cowboys win another premiership 49 Class 12 A Class 12 A

Name: Kristy-Lee Toms Name: Ala McCosker

Name: Emily Meier Name: Rowan Munro

Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: The day I realised my future is New Zealand Ski Trip filled with possibilities Quote: Go out and show the Quote: Its hard being perfect world Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: Travelling the world time?: Qualified diesel fitter carefree running my own business Name: Sophie Prise Name: Evelyn Pupungoatoa Most memorable experience: Being with friends and having a good laugh with everyone Quote: “Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not!” Dr Seuss Where will you be in 10 years time?: Living life to the max! Name: Zac Shelley Name: Lilly Stanley

Most memorable experience: JCU trip Quote: “The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it” Lion King Where will you be in 10 years time?: In my dream job Name: Billie Trott Name: Ben Wilson Most memorable experience: Lead- Most memorable experience: ership camp and hanging out with the boys New Zealand Ski Trip Quote: “Monday left me broken, Quote: “Unless someone like Tuesday I was through with hoping, you cares an awful lot, nothing Wednesday my empty arms were is going to get better. It’s not”. open, Thursday waiting for love. Dr Suess Waiting for love.” Avicii Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: Doing something I will enjoy time?: An Accountant 50 Class 12 B Class 12 B

Name: Donald Anderson Name: Gregory Angus

Most memorable experience: Being in year 12

Quote: Don’t count the days, make the days count

Where will you be in 10 years time?: Ask me in 10 years Name: Mackenzie Buchanan Name: Jack Fernier Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Leaving school each day to go 1,000,000 points at the Athlet- home ics carnival Quote: Not all scars show. Not all wounds heal. Sometimes you Quote: You thought it was a cannot always see the pain some- cool quote, but it was I, Dio! one feels. Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: Admiral of a fleet of an time?: Parachuting at drop zones anime ship around the world, professionally Name: Ryan glover Name: Kallyn Gough

Name: Connor Hickey Name: Jed Hildebrandt Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Becoming a senior Finishing school Quote: “Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; eve- Quote: “You know nothing” Jon rything else is opinion” Democ- Snow ritus Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: Taking each day as it time? Travelling around comes Queensland Name: Ryan Jensen Name: Tyrone Land Most memorable experience: En- Most memorable experience: joying the last year of my schooling Getting a job with my boys who I call my broth- Quote: I am walking down ers Quote: If something stands be- the path of no return, so I will tween you and success, move it. leave behind me every gift I Never be denied. receive. Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time? Standing on top of Mt Ever- time?: Owning an I.T Company est, laughing at those who doubted 51 Class 12 B Class 12 B

Name: Lachlan Male Name: Thomas Maltby Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Giving Mr. Tawse a better way to New Zealand Ski Trip do something Quote: “When life gives you Quote: I did it my way lemons, don’t make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back , get mad!” Cave Johnson Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: I don’t know time?: On the youtubes #Hasbro Name: Justin McTackett Name: Elvis Mitchell Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Playing dodgeball in pathways Ski Trip with Mr Beck Quote: “Use the force Harry”. Quote: We cannot direct the Gandalf wind but we can adjust the Where will you be in 10 years sails time?: In my underground Where will you be in 10 years bunker surviving the zombie time? Working apocalypse Name: Gareth Mullins Name: Travis Phillips Most memorable experience: Walk- ing into highschool for the first time Quote: “The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you re- ally believe 100 percent.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Where will you be in 10 years time?: Having my own healthy business Name: Douglas Richardson Name: Will Rose

Most memorable experience: Grade 10 Agriculture with Mr. Ross Quote: You can’t spot the general without working like a soldier Where will you be in 10 years time?: Bowen Name: Jack Ross Name: Damien Rundle

Most memorable experience: Ski Trip

Quote: Finally it’s over!

Where will you be in 10 years time?: Fully qualified chippy 52 Class 12 B Class 12 C

Name: Jack Smith Name: Christopher Szollos

Most memorable experience: Ski Trip Quote: “Don’t let your dreams be dreams. Nothing is impossi- ble! Just do it!” Shia La Beouf Where will you be in 10 years time?: Being a humble man with a bit of kanye Name: Josh Turkilsen

Most memorable experience: Leadership camp

Quote: Man there were some good tacos. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Still hating Darius Miller for taking me to the moon

Class 12 C

Name: Brandon Baily Name: Linsey Baldacchino

Name: Sarah Brown Name: Kali Chidley

Most memorable experience: Rehearsing for school produc- tions Quote: “There are far bet- ter things ahead than any we leave behind.” C S Lewis Where will you be in 10 years time?: Happy and well cultured 53 Class 12 B Class 12 C

Name: Blair Cockburn Name: Tahkeya Cora

Most memorable experience: Art with Ms Coventry Quote: “Sometimes you will never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr Seuss Where will you be in 10 years time?: Breathing i hope! Name: Liam Dalton Name: Kayla Earl

Name: Siu Fitikefu Name: Shaunie Higgins Most memorable experience: The geography excursion to daydream island Quote: The universe is big. It’s vast Class 12 C and complicated and ridiculous and sometimes very rarely impossible. Things happen and we call them miracles….. So do what I do , hold tight and pretend it’s a plan. Where will you be in 10 years time?: In the classroom teaching little kids Name: Jack Holly Name: Triston kelly

Most memorable experience: Art class with Ms Coventry

Quote: The greatest pleasure in my life is doing what people say you cannot do Where will you be in 10 years time?: Living life! Name: Kyle Lynch Name: Alesia Merrick Most memorable experience: Every- day Counts!...No kidding honestly be- ing with the people who I’ve grown to love and hate over the last few years which has made it some of the best times of my life. Quote: You can’t start the next chapter of life if you keep re-reading the last one. Where will you be in 10 years? Business Management or Education 54 Class 12 C Class 12 D

Name: Darius Miller Name: Dylan Napier Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Enjoying being a year 8 senior Mocktails Quote: “It is the mark of an Quote: I might be left handed, educated mind to be able to but I’m always right entertain a thought without ac- Where will you be in 10 years cepting it.” Aristotle time?: Looking at the earth Where will you be in 10 years from the moon with Connor time?: Travelling around Aus- Fraser and Josh Turkilsen tralia Name: Matt Nielsen Name: Karla Padilla Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: When I won the student council Becoming a senior Easter Egg Guess Game. Quote: “If you leave something to the last minute, you only have Quote: Change is inevitable, to do it for one minute”. Adam progress is optional Sandler Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years time?: Somewhere I would rather time?: Living overseas be Name: Selwyn Power Name: Tara power

Name: Jonathan Rosemeier Name: Ashley Selkrig

Most memorable experience: Last day of school Quote: “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul. Wisdom is better than silver or gold.” Bob Marley Where will you be in 10 years time?: Working as a chef Name: Richard Taniwah Name: Craig Taylor

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Name: Stephanie Atkins Name: Dakota Ayles

Most memorable experience: Leadership Camp

Quote: Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you things you will be happy with Where will you be in 10 years time?: Defence Force Name: Jessica Bailey Name: Franz Barano Most memorable experience: New Zealand Ski trip and Graduation Quote: “You have to accept what- ever comes, and the only impor- tant thing is that you have to meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Wherever life takes me Name: Bill Brazil Name: Jessica Collins

Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Thoroughly enjoying being a Tuckshop Year 10 Senior. Quote: Don’t count the days, Quote: If your dreams do not make the days count scare you, then they are not Where will you be in 10 years big enough time?: Successfully working in Where will you be in 10 years Bowen time?: Travelling Europe Name: Jaydon De Jong Name: Georgia Dennis Smith Most memorable experience: Mocktails and JCU experience Quote: “I have learned that life may not be easy but it’s always worth living.” Melanie Race Where will you be in 10 years time?: Midwife/registered nurse working in an Australian hospital. Name: Kyra Domrow Name: Craig Dorrian Most memorable experience: Sound waves; making memories I can never forget. Quote: If it is important enough you will succeed if not you will find an excuse. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Having a job I love and do- ing my best to change the world. 56 Class 12 D Class 12 D

Name: Losi Futuna Name: Lynsie Hammond Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Going to Mocktails and seeing The entire final year; but that all my old friends time Jacqui dropped the mi- Quote: “Ohana” means family crophone and I feel over the and family means no one gets music box was hilarious. left behind or forgotten. Quote: Siu is my best friend Where will you be in 10 years and Jacqui is okay too. time?: Hopefully owning my Where will you be in 10 years own business. time?: Hopefully with the plebs Name: Brandon Harris Name: Jessica Jurgens Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Slaying the ski slopes with Emily Graduating Meier. Quote: Dream as if you will live Quote: “People judge me weird for forever. Live as if you will die being weird, maybe you are weird tomorrow. Where will you be in 10 years for judging me weird.” Anonymous time?: Becoming a Diesel Fit- Where will you be in 10 years ter. time?: Living life with my tomatoes Name: Isaiah Mafi Name: Malina Matthews

Name: Nelson McIlroy Name: Carissa Mitchell Most memorable experience: Most memorable experience: Leaving school each day to go Mr. Harris getting pushed into home. the pool. Quote: Not all scars show. Not all wounds heal. Sometimes you can- Quote: “Don’t give up. I believe not always see the pain someone in you all. A person is a person feels. no matter how small.” Dr. Where will you be in 10 years Seuss time?: Parachuting at drop zones Where will you be in 10 years all- round the world, professionally. time?: Travelling Australia Name: Emily Mitchell Name: Maddi Muller Most memorable experience: Door knocking for the red shield ap- Most memorable experience: peal with friends Year 12 Hospitality Quote: “Your reality isnt restricted Quote: “Dream as if you’ll live by this cell we live in. If you read forever, live as if you will die something, if you study something, today”. James Dean. you transcend any cell your inside of” Manuel Puig Where will you be in 10 years Where will you be in 10 years? time?: Backpacking around Living somewhere overseas, reading Asia. a good book and inhaling pretzels 57 Class 12 D Class 12 D

Name: Max Riordan Name: Jhodene Scott Most memorable experience: Being mistaken for a teacher whilst on the ski trip Quote: We don’t get to choose how we start this life. Real greatness is what you do with the hand you are dealt with. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Hopefully married and making enough money to travel the world. Name: Doe Thawornphon Name: Ashlee Williams

Most memorable experience: Sharing stories with Ms. Gor- don Quote: Freeze up and fade away or be the flame that lights the way. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Designing furniture Name: Matthew Wolstencroft

Most memorable experience: Winning the schoolboys league grand finale.

Quote: I am not fat, just easy to see. Where will you be in 10 years time?: Maccas

58 Blue Badge Commitments Blue Badge Commitments

Name Blue Badge Commitment Lauren Ahern Year 9 Senior House Captain of Cook Brandon Bailey Year 7 Senior Jessica Bailey Graduation Committee Student Council President Jersey Committee Kali Chidley Newspaper in Education School Captain Year 10 Senior Working with Younger Students Helping out at Nursing Home Jessica Collins Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Tahkeya Cora Year 7 Senior Year 10 Senior Lunch Time Sport Promoter Photographer Hall Organiser Marley Crow Nelson Sound Equipment Director House Captain of Flinders Football Equipment Organiser Georgia Dennis Smith Year 7 Senior Working with Younger students Lunch Time Sport Promoter Year 10 Senior Kyra Domrow Message through Drama House Captain of Sturt Lunch Time Sport Leader Graduation Committee Kayla Earl Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Siu Fitekufu Back Stage Crew Year 9 Senior Working with Younger Students Hall Organiser Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Connor Fraser Year 7 Senior Lunch Time Sport Equipment Organiser Emily Gallagher Messages through Drama Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Jacqui Golding Back Stage Crew House Captain of Flinders Year 10 Senior Working with Younger Students Hall Organiser Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Lunch Time Sport Leader Madeline Muller Student Council Vice President 59 Blue Badge Commitments Blue Badge Commitments

Name Blue Badge Commitment Lynsie Hammond Year 9 Senior School Captain Newspaper in Education Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Connor Hickey Year 9 Senior Hall Organiser Shaunie Higgins Year 7 Senior Jed Hildebrant Year 7 Senior Terms 1 & 2 Jack Holly Year 10 senior Ryan Jensen Lunch Time Sports Leader House Captain of Cook Year 10 Senior Working with Younger Students Football Equipment Organiser Jessica Jurgens Year 9 Senior Triston Kelly Graduation Committee House Captain of Kennedy Jersey Committee Kyle Lynch Year 7 Senior Student Council Secretary Darius Miller Year 10 Senior House Captain of Sturt Lunch Time Sport Leader Hall Organiser Emily Meier Year 9 Senior Dylan Napier Year 8 Senior Karla Padilla Graduation Committee Jersey Committee Travis Phillips Year 7 Senior Selwyn Power Year 10 Senior House Captain of Kennedy Stage Sound Director Jono Rosemeier Year 7 Senior Year 10 Senior Zac Shelly Year 8 Senior Terms 1 & 2 Jack Smith Year 7 Senior Student Council Treasurer Lilly Stanley Photographer Working with Younger Students Graduation Committee Chris Szollos Year 7 Senior Terms 1 & 2 Billie Trott Graduation Committee Josh Turklisen Year 9 Senior School Captain Ashlee Williams Year 8 Senior Graduation Committee Ben Wilson Year 10 Senior School Captain Year 8 opposing Team Leader Malina Matthews Jersey Committee Evelyn Pupungatoa Jersey Committee 60 Iluka 2015

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