Secondary News
Border Restrictions Update
Dear Parents & Carers
This update is provided in relation to various COVID – 19 border restriction.
As you are aware, the Queensland borders were opened to Victoria and New South Wales from 1st December 2020. The only current Queensland border restrictions relate to certain parts of South Australia. It is understood the South Australian restrictions will be reviewed by the Government later this week. See https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/border-restrictions for further details.
If you intend to travel over the Christmas Break, please be aware of border restrictions and hot spots to avoid. We want to keep our community safe and healthy, so please familiarize yourself with the latest border and hotspot information prior to travel.
Year 7 Geography
This term, Year 7 students have learned about the water cycle, the value and importance of water, and some of the ways natural disasters involving water impact our lives. They have worked in small groups to research a natural disaster of their choice, and spent a few lessons creating a display to share with others. Some of the projects have utilised some very creative skills and clever fact-finding.
Parklands Announced Qld School Champion
Congratulations to our Year 8A & 8C Business Studies classes who entered the annual “Buy Smart” competition and secured the Queensland School Champion prize.
During Term Three our Business students undertook a challenge posed by the Qld Office of Fair Trading called the “Buy Smart” competition. Students developed a creative project as assessment, to teach others about marketplace issues and their rights to help them become more informed consumers.
By becoming an informed consumer, they will have the skills and knowledge to:
- recognise and avoid scams
- improve your financial capability
- use your consumer rights when you need them.
The Buy Smart Competition is a way to get you thinking about these issues in a fun, creative way.
We are pleased to announce the Parklands won the overall Queensland School Champion prize and $1500. Amy Finch (8C) also took out 3rd prize in her Year 7 -9 category and won $150.
Congratulations to Miss Dixon and all students involved, we are extremely proud of your efforts.
