Welcome – Mr Richard Usher Executive Principal
On behalf of our school community I welcome new and continuing families to our school for 2024. Cavendish Road SHS is a proud and highly accomplished school with a great culture for learning and by any measure of academic achievement. Our school motto “nothing without effort, nothing but the best" remains our mission. As our students return to school next week I wish them every success in their learning and school experience in 2024.
Richard Usher
Executive Principal
Infrastructure works for 2024
As part of a Department of Education Ed4All funding grant, 2024 will see a number of much needed upgrades to our school to improve accessibility. These upgrades will include: A large PWD toilet and change facility with specialised equipment in C block, an access ramp from the ESS building to safely connect with J and Y block, new disability parking area and disability vehicle drop off/pick zone in front of ESS, an access ramp into the iCentre, an access ramp into the canteen, improved access across the F and O block areas and general improvements to the main pathway along the Cav Rd boundary pathways.
This is an incredible investment in our school and our staff are very excited about the benefit for our school community. As with any large building works in schools there will be some disruptions to our usual operations. Individual communications will be sent to families who will be affected by the temporary changes to drop off and pick up arrangements. Our team is working very closely with the project manager and contractor to ensure safe access and minimal disruption for the start of the school year. I know that the whole school community will be excited to see the improvements.
The first day of school at Cav Rd – When is it? What to do?
The first day of Year 11 is Monday 22 January. Students are to meet at the PAC by 8:40am and are to wear Formal School Uniform. The formal uniform is required as Year 11 School Photos are taken on this day. Students should bring their school bags with their school laptops, writing equipment, stationery and food for the day. The canteen will be open. Year 11 students will commence with information regarding their first year of the QCAA senior curriculum and then start timetabled classes from Period 3.
The first day of school for Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 Students is Tuesday 23 January. Students are to meet in the Alan Sampson Sports Centre by 8:40am. Year 8 and 9 to wear sports uniform as usual on Tuesday. Year 10 and 12 to wear formal school uniform. Following welcome and orientation information for the new school year, students will commence their regular program of lessons. Students should bring their iPad/laptops, writing equipment and stationery. The school canteen will be open.
For all year levels, new students to the school will be met by their Year Level Deans in the Sports Centre.
School Photos
Traditionally, school photos at Cavendish Road SHS occur very early in the school year. This way we can provide student ID cards to our students quickly.
The photo schedule is
Monday 22 January – Year 7 and 11
Tuesday 23 January – Year 10 and 12
Wednesday 24 January – Year 8 and 9
If your child misses having their Individual or sibling photo for any reason there will be a catch-up day on Friday 2 February.
We will send a separate email with the online instructions to order Cavendish Road High School 2024 Class Photos.
Each year level of students has a Year Level Dean. The dean works to
enhance positive relationships and support for every student as well as
overseeing the implementation of the pastoral care program, promoting school
pride and belonging and championing the Cavroadian spirit.
Year 8 – Mitch Baker E: mbake131@eq.edu.au Ph: 33940777
After a fantastic start to high school, I'm very excited to be continuing in 2024 as the Dean of this wonderful cohort of young people. It was a pleasure to be involved in their transition to high school and to watch them demonstrate the resilience to overcome the challenges high school can throw up.
We have an exceptional team of Year 8 Year Level Care teachers who will guide your students throughout 2024. These teachers are committed to supporting students and developing their personal growth through a programme that centres on integrating gratitude, empathy and mindfulness practices. It also provides them with leadership opportunities along the way to prepare them for positions that will be available in Year 9. It is our goal to encourage students to self-regulate and reflect upon their emotional responses to given situations whilst also considering one's own happiness and that of others. These are practices that will assist our students to further develop connections within our school and local community and provide them with lifelong skills that all young people need to ensure they become productive members of our society.
I look forward to working with you and your young people this year, and welcome all new and returning students. Please keep me updated throughout about any stories of success for your child that could be celebrated and praised at school.
Year 9 – Sebastian Brown E: sbrow494@eq.edu.au Ph: 33940777
Welcome to 2024! I am taking on the Year 9 Student Dean role this year. I am incredibly excited to be working with the Year 9 cohort in this capacity. In particular, I am looking forward to:
- Getting to know a wide range of people across the grade. There are a lot of talented students stepping into leadership roles as Junior School leaders. Other students will be involving themselves in school sports programs, music and arts programs, cultural activities, and potentially attempting the Kokoda challenge for the first time.
- Giving students opportunity to participate in activities at school. This will include things like lunch time challenges, sports games, and cultural and community events that the school celebrates during the year.
- Celebrating success as a cohort. Year parades will be a very positive space where both in class and out of class success will be recognised and celebrated. Please keep me updated throughout the year about any stories of success for your child that could be celebrated and praised at school.
The Year Level Care program for Year 9 will be looking at the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, and how to implement a growth mindset in everyday life. In Term 3, students will also be preparing to make subject selections for the following year and undertaking a unit of study on the Kokoda values of courage, endurance, mateship, and sacrifice.
Year 10 – Steven Swindlehurst E: sswin12@eq.edu.au Ph:33940777
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Year 10 students for the start of a significant year in their academic career here at Cavendish Road SHS. As the Dean of Year 10, I will be mentoring, encouraging and supporting all students in their continuing educational journey. I will be expertly assisted by a dedicated and motivated team of Year Level Care (YLC) teachers. Year 10 is a pivotal moment in a student's journey as it bridges the junior and senior phase of their schooling. Therefore, as a milestone moment, it is fitting that our theme for the year revolves around the concept of 'Rite of Passage'. Our collective goal is not only to support students' academic achievements but to foster skills and qualities in each individual student that will allow them to experience meaningful personal growth. Later in the year, we will invite parents and caregivers to attend school. This will provide a valuable opportunity to collaboratively create a Student Education and Training plan for their student as they identify future pathways and career aspirations. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Year 11 – Paul Batchler E: pbatc4@eq.edu.au Ph:33940777
I'd like to welcome you to the 2024 school year and the start of your child's senior education pathway. I am excited to be the Year 11 Student Dean and I look forward to providing positive curriculum and pastoral care leadership throughout the year. My aim this year is to develop student leadership skills and focus on providing students with the grit and resilience needed to successfully achieve their goals in the senior school. This cohort is brimming with fantastic young adults and it is my pleasure to support and encourage them to achieve success in all aspects of school life. Please don't hesitate in contacting me should you have any questions, feedback or concerns.
Year 12 – Julie Mitchell E: jmitc221@eq.edu.au Ph: 33940777
I am pleased to be continuing my work as Dean with our Year 12 cohort as they embark on their final year of education here at Cavendish Road State High School. I am eager to support and motivate our senior students in achieving both their personal and academic goals. As our seniors prepare to step beyond the school boundaries, the central focus of this year's pastoral care program is to foster resilience, equipping our students with the skills to thrive in the real world. I am confident that guiding the Year 12 cohort will be another great experience, and I anticipate sharing memorable moments, celebrating achievements, and reaching milestones together in 2024.
The Finance Office
Welcome back to the new school year.
The Finance Office is always available for contact if you have any questions or if we can assist in any way.
For new students, please ensure that the Student Resource Scheme (SRS) agreement is returned by the end of the first week. This will ensure that the distribution of resources to your child is efficiently managed. Where the SRS agreement has been returned, resources will be issued to your child.
The 2024 SRS invoices will be issued in Term 1 2024. When making SRS payments you may choose to
- Make the full payment at the beginning of the school year by 1 March 2024.
- Pay in instalments across three payments at the beginning of Terms 1, 2 & 3 paying approximately one-third of the amount each time. The first payment is due by 1 March 2024 with the final payment due by 26 July 2024.
- Please make contact us to setup an Electronic Direct Debit Request or to implement a Payment Plan.
Any invoice sent to you has a BPoint link on the bottom left of the page for credit card payments.
Feel free to contact us at any time on 3394 0777. Further payment options
Samantha Jeffs
Business Manager
The Information Technology Team in D10 – Marty Davey IT Manager
Welcome to Cavendish Road SHS. I am Marty Davey and I lead the IT team at Cav. Room D10 is the place students go to when the need support with their school devices.
Year 7 & 10 and other new students need to connect their BYOD iPad or laptop to the school network. Information has been previously emailed to you and can be found at BYOD Webpage.
Please contact us if you have any questions. We are available at itsupport@cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au
Marty Davey
Information Technology Manager
School Sport at Cav – Nikki Bairstow, Sport Director
Welcome to Cavendish Road SHS!
I oversee all things Sport here at Cavendish Road State High School. This consists of Interschool Sport, Recreational Sport, Representative School Sport Pathways, School-Carnivals (Swimming, Cross Country & Track & Field) and external competitions. I support students trialling for representative school sports across District, Regional and State level school sport. These include: South District Sport (13-18 years), Mt Gravatt District Primary Sport (12 years), Metropolitan East Regional Sport and Queensland School Sport. I also support the coordination of the Sports Academies (Touch Football, Football and Netball). We value sport here at Cavendish Road, allocating time within our weekly timetable for students to be active.
Key Sport details are:
Recreational Sport Coordinators
Sally Miller - Year 7, 8 & 9 sebut1@eq.edu.au
Rena Rusit - Years 10, 11 & 12 rrusi2@eq.edu.au
Sport Academy Directors
Cathy Farrelly - Touch Football cfarr5@eq.edu.au
Cail Turp - Football cxtur7@eq.edu.au
Jacqui Russell - Netball jlrus0@eq.edu.au
Sport Timelines:
· Trimester 1 – Summer Sports (February-May) – Interschool & Recreational Sport
· Trimester 2 – Winter Sports (May-August) - Interschool & Recreational Sport
· Trimester 3 – Only Recreational Sport (August-December)
Sport for Year 7, 8 & 9s is allocated on Tuesday afternoons (Period 4), with Interschool Sport trials for Trimester 1 (Summer) 2024 to be held Tuesday 13 February and Wednesday 14 February (Period 4) for Years 10, 11 & 12s. There will be one trial only. Students have a range of sports on offer that they can trial for selection. All interschool sports will incur a levy. More details are included in the letter home upon selection. Trialling for an Interschool Sport is not compulsory.
Sports available for all students for Trimester 1 (Summer) Interschool Season
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Futsal
- Touch
- Cricket (Super 8s)
- Ultimate Disc
- Tennis
- Mod Crosse
- Lawn Bowls
Those students that are unsuccessful or not trialling for interschool sport must select a Recreational sport for the trimester. More details will be released from the relevant Recreational Sport Coordinator shortly. All selections are completed using an on-line portal.
We offer a range of recreational sports. These include sporting activities that occur at school as well as off-campus activities that involve a cost. The Recreational Sport Coordinators will email these details to parents early in the school year. Students make their selection online soon after interschool sport trials have been finalised.
2024 Sports Carnival Dates
· Swimming Carnival – Thursday 25 January
· Cross Country Carnival – Thursday 28 March (end Week 10, Term 1)
· Field Carnival - Thursday 20 June (end Week 10, Term 2) - Nominations Only
· Track Carnival - Friday 21 June (end Week 10, Term 2) - Whole School Event
Nikki Bairstow
Sports Director
Email: nbair4@eq.edu.au
International Students – Maria Masselos International Student Program Coordinator
Orientation for the new international students will be on the first day and continue during this first week of school. The orientation will help prepare you for your time at Cavendish Road State High School. You will have to bring your passport and visa to this meeting.
For continuing students come on the days indicated above.
Contact Ms Masselos on mmass2@eq.edu.au or 0402 825 648 if you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming all of our back students to Cav Rd SHS next week.