Year 7-School Start-Up Newsletter Welcome and Commencement- Information for 2025

​​​​​​​​​Welcome – Mr Richard Usher Executive Principal​

On behalf of our school community, I welcome all of our new Year 7 students as well as the new and continuing parents to our school for 2025. Our school motto “nothing without effort, nothing but the best" remains our mission. As our new Year 7 students embark on their first week of secondary schooling at Cavendish Road SHS, I wish them every success in their journey across the next 6 years. I also encourage students in the middle years as seasoned Cavroadians to apply themselves to learning habits of persistence and experience the rewards of contributing in some small way to your school. For senior students, as you enter the final years or your last year of school, you are encouraged to make the most of the staging point to your post-school aspirations.

I take this opportunity to draw attention to our Enrolment Agreement, that when enrolled at Cavendish Road, of the mutual obligations that this agreement encompasses. We are a school expectant of high standards of personal conduct, cooperation and accountability that makes for a school that is safe for all and a place of belonging. We promote a culture for learning in our school and this includes respectful relationships, valuing the opportunities presented and being a part of a community where teachers teach, students learn and are supported to be the best they can be, progress each year, and achieve great outcomes.

Richard Usher

Executive Principal

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​The first day of school at Cav Rd – What to do?

The first day of Year 7 is Tuesday 28 January. Students are to meet at the Alan Sampson Sports Centre (accessed through Gate 6a on Elgar Street) commencing at 8:45am.  This first day will be a day where students meet their new classmates, teachers, learn about the school grounds, classrooms, routines and values.

Students are to wear their formal school uniform. In their school bags, students only need their pencil case, water bottle and their food for the day. The canteen will be open for students to purchase lunch. 

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Ipads – What to do?

iPads will not be needed on the first two days. iPads will be required at school from Thursday 30 January. Please note that all student MIS/school email passwords will be reset on Tuesday 28 January after the students have commenced. Prior to Thursday 30 January please ensure you and your student has completed steps 1 to 3 of the Setting up your iPad instructions.  Onboarding of their iPads to the school network will commence on Thursday 30 January.

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School Photos

School photos will be taken on Day 1, Tuesday 28 January. This way we can provide student ID cards to our students quickly. We will send a separate email soon with the online instructions to order Cavendish Road High School 2025 Photos. If your child misses having their individual or sibling photo for any reason there is a catch-up day scheduled for Friday 7 February (Week 2).

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 ​Year 7 Deputy Principal 

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Nicole Collins

Welcome to Cavendish Road SHS. As the Year 7 Deputy Principal, I look forward to welcoming all of our new Cavroadians to our school on Day 1, Tuesday 28 January.  Our goal is to establish and instil in new students a sense of feeling happy, safe and of belonging as a Cavroadian as quickly as possible. At Cav Rd we understand change can present some challenges for our young people (academically, socially and emotionally) and we aim to make the transition process a positive experience for each individual. We believe a successful transition will help build confidence in our students' ability to step into new situations.

 With an initial week one focus of “getting a feel" for Cav Rd and our expectations, we encourage our newly enrolled students to open their senses from day one and absorb the culture of Cav Rd to gain a sense of where and how they fit into the mix of our great school.  A good start is be courteous, polite and kind to others so we all feel welcome, fit in together and feel accepted. A happy learner is an engaged learner.

 In 2025, we will host a Year 7 Parent Evening scheduled for Thursday 13 February (Week 3) to ensure parents/carers and teachers have an opportunity to meet, establish relationships and share information about our school and our Year 7 learners. We will be in contact with an update of this event.​​

Nicole Collins - Deputy Principal ​- Year 7 & 8 

ncoll1@eq.edu.au

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Support for Every Student

At Cavendish Road State High School, each year level is guided and supported by a dedicated Head of Student Services (HoSS). The Head of Student Services​ plays a vital role in fostering positive relationships, providing support for every student and leading the implementation of our pastoral care program. They also champion school pride, belonging, and the Cavroadian spirit that unites our community.

We are delighted to introduce our Head of Student Services for 2025, who will continue to inspire and support our students in achieving their best.

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Junior School - HoSS​

Jessica Dolan

I am thrilled to be the Head of Student Services for Junior School in 2025. As the newest Cavroadians make their transition to high school, know that this year marks an exciting new chapter - a time filled with opportunities, growth, and challenges.

The beginning of high school brings new expectations, unfamiliar routines, and many new faces. This period of change is important not just academically, but personally, as students forge lifelong friendships, develop skills they'll carry with them through life, and begin to discover more about who they are as individuals. Navigating this transition can be tough at times, but rest assured, we are here to guide and support them every step of the way.

Our school has a fantastic team dedicated to helping Year 7 students thrive. Together, our Guidance Officers, Deputy Principals, Support Staff, and Year 7 Teachers are committed to ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered to succeed. There will always be someone available to offer advice, guidance, or support, whether it's for academic needs, emotional wellbeing, or social growth.

My focus is on monitoring and supporting your young person's wellbeing, attendance, academic progress, and behaviour throughout the year. But more than that, my goal is to help each student discover and build on their individual strengths, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones and aim for personal excellence. We will focus on fostering a compassionate mindset and creating a strong sense of belonging in our community. Together, we will make 2025 a year full of growth, achievement, and positive change.

I look forward to working with you and your young people this year. Here's to an exciting and successful year ahead!

​Jessica Dolan - Head of Student Services - Year 7 & 8 

​ jdola23@eq.edu.au

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Year 7 Orientation Week Information

Students will be participating in an orientation program on their first three days of school. This will include a free sausage sizzle at first break on Wednesday 29 January 2025.

The school swimming carnival is scheduled for Friday 31 January 2025. All students attend this annual event. Students are transported by bus from school to Chandler and then back at the end of the day.

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The Finance Office

​Welcome to Cavendish Road State High School. In the weeks and years ahead, you'll hear from us via email and QParents with important updates, invoices, and account statements. If you ever have questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For families new to our school, if you haven't already, please return the Student Resource Scheme (SRS) agreement by the end of the first week. This will help us efficiently manage and distribute the necessary resources to your child. The 2025 SRS invoices will be issued in Term 1 2025. When making SRS payments you may choose to:

• Make the full payment at the beginning of the school year by 21 February 2025.
• Pay in instalments across three payments:
  
• $155.00 by 21 February 2025
  
• $100.00 by 2 May 2025
  
• $95.00 by 1 August 2025

Please make contact us to setup an Electronic Direct Debit Request or to implement a Payment Plan.
All invoices have a BPoint link on the bottom left of the page for credit card payments.
QParents
QParents is a free online application that enables Queensland state school parents to conveniently access and view a range of their child's school data and efficiently complete school-related administrative processes.
Parents with children at participating QParents schools can access student information through the QParents application. The term 'parent' is used throughout to denote parents, carers, kinship and families.

QParents is a secure, online portal free to all Queensland state schools. It provides parents quick and easy access to:

• view and consent to upcoming events
• access and provide digital consent
• view timetables
• view and update student and attendance details (including future absences)
• view behaviour information
• view and pay invoices
• access payment history
• access report cards and assessment planners
• access enrolment history.

The QParents app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and accessed through a:

• smartphone
• tablet
• personal computer.

To register for QParents please contact Maree Ashcroft on 3394 0777 to obtain a unique registration code. 

Note: Initial registration cannot be completed via the app and must be completed using a personal computer. Once registered, you can choose to use the QParents External link app on your tablet or smartphone, or via the mobile browser. Refer to registration and access for more information. 

Make sure you use the latest browser version (e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge) when logging in to QParents from your computer or mobile device.

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.

Feel free to contact us at any time on 3394 0777. Further payment options