Principal’s Piece — Justin Harrison
Core Values
At Toolooa State High School, we frequently talk about the school’s three core values: Respect, Achievement and Responsibility. These values underpin our school’s expectations which are aligned to our School’s Student Code of Conduct. I encourage all parents/carers to familiarise yourselves with a detailed description of the three core values (see page 4A of the Student Success Journal) and the school’s Student Code of Conduct (see page 12 - 18 of the Student Success Journal) so we can continue to work together on what is acceptable at Toolooa SHS.
Assessment
At Toolooa, we are striving to develop assessment literacy amongst our students in all year levels. Students are well prepared for their assessment tasks and should be able to clearly articulate to you the assessment type, due date, key skills being assessed and have a deep understanding of what is expected from them. Students will be currently working on a variety of assessment types for each subject. For some subjects, the students will be completing a draft. These drafts will be handed in to teachers and feedback will be provided to the students at a whole class and individual level. The purpose of this feedback is to help your child improve the standard of their work. Students will have the opportunity to work with the teachers around their feedback and are encouraged to ask questions and see clarification where necessary. I encourage all parents/carers to take a vested interest in your child’s education and spend time talking to their child about upcoming assessment, feedback received and what they are expected to do to improve in their subject. If you have any concerns/questions, please contact your student’s class teacher.
Student Attendance Matters – Everyday Counts
Regular attendance helps students to:
- develop a sense of belonging
- develop and maintain friendships
- be more engaged at school
- progress with their learning
- be more aware of carer and life options.
Missing just one day per fortnight can amount to four weeks of lost learning over a year. Imaging trying to catch up on that time, how difficult! Please contact the school if you or your child need support in getting to school.
Student Absences
To streamline the process at Toolooa SHS, I encourage all parents/carers to contact the school on the below e-mail, SMS or phone numbers to explain your child’s absence:
- E-Mail: studentabsentee@toolooashs.eq.edu.au
- SMS: 0426 305 132
- Phone: 49 714 360
- Absentee Phone During Office Hours: 49 714 304
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Year 11 and 12 Term 1 reports are due to be completed on Tuesday 26th March 2024. Parents/carers will receive these via email shortly after.
Year 7-10 reports are due to be completed on Tuesday 16th April 2024. These will also be emailed to parents/carers soon after.
Please read these reports carefully as teachers will indicate if a parent/carer and teacher interview is required.
Parent/teacher interviews will occur on Thursday 2nd May from 3.30-6.30pm. Parents/carers will be able to book appointments with their child's teachers via SOBs. Information as to how to book these interviews will be included in the students’ individual reports.