05/09/2017

BE SAFE BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE

UPCOMING EVENTS

DATE EVENT

5/09 Parent Teacher Interviews

7/09 School Photos

10/09 Car Show Fundraiser

13/09 Under 8’s Day – Kalbar SS

14/09 Rockfest

14/09 Life Ed – Talk About It Yrs. 5 & 6

14/09 Reader’s Cup State Final - Ipswich

15/09 Gala Day – Boonah Netballs Courts and Coronations Park Soccer & last day of term 3

3/10 1st day of Term 4

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to week nine and our final Newsletter for term three. What a super busy but fantastic term we have had. From NAIDOC week celebrations, to Athletics Carnivals, Reader’s Cup, Public and German Speaking Comps, to NAPLAN and Book Week celebrations. We complete the term just as we started, - eventfully engaged. We have Parent/Teacher Interviews being conducted this afternoon and this evening, school photos on this Thursday 7/09/17, our P & C Car Show Fundraiser this Sunday the 10th of September, followed by Under 8’s Day, Rockfest, and our Netball/Soccer Gala Day which is being held on the last day of this school term. Engaging in quality teaching and learning and ensuring opportunities of excellence are provided at our school is and will remain a school priority. All of these opportunities would not be made possible without the professional commitment of our staff, the support of parents and caregivers, and the excellent participation, attitude and engagement of students. On behalf of all of our staff at Peak Crossing State School, thank you for all of your support and thank you for a wonderful term of learning. Staffing Special welcome back to Ms Chris McLellan who has returned from leave. Chris is still getting around on crutches, but it is so wonderful to have her back, as Chris is such a valuable asset at our school. We have one main change of staffing for the rest of this term, and next term. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, Mrs Sara Clark will not be returning to Peak Crossing State School in 2017. The year 2/3 students and their parents and carers have already been informed. I am sure you will understand that sometimes these things happen and are beyond anyone’s control. The position for a replacement teacher for term four has been advertised. There are big shoes to fill, however we will be endeavouring to ensure that we try and find the best teacher that we can, to suit the needs of the year 2/3 students, and our school. Applicants who are shortlisted will undergo a panel interview. The successful person will then engage in an Induction process, meet the class and the team, and be ready to start fresh in term 4. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Sara Clark for the wonderful contributions that she has made to enhancing and improving the outcomes of her students and for all of her wonderful contributions to our school team and community – ‘Thank you Sara’. Sara is an excellent teacher and we will miss having her bright and optimistic persona around. .

On behalf of all the team at Peak Crossing State School, we wish Sara all the very best for a speedy recovery and happy and healthy future days to come. Parent/Teacher Interviews Parent/Teacher Interviews are being conducted this afternoon and this evening in our school Hall. Parents and Carers who requested an Interview time would have received confirmation of their Interview time by their child’s class teacher. Thank you in advance to all parent/s and caregiver/s who have taken up the opportunity to engage with our Parent/Teacher Interviews. If at any time you have concerns about your child or anything important pops up, please know that it is important you make contact to inform us of this information straight away. You can make contact with your child’s class teacher or our school office to arrange a mutually convenient time. A special thank you to Maree and the team at Peak Kidz for accommodating us in using the hall this afternoon. If you are collecting your child from afterschool care, please collect them this afternoon from our school Library. Prep Enrolments and Prep Transition We are now taking PREP enrolments for 2018. If you have a child who will be ready to commence Prep (turning 5 by the 30th of June, 2018), or you know someone else that does, and they would love to attend our great little school, please encourage them to contact our School Office as soon as possible. If you have a child or know of a child who will turn 5 on or before the 31st of July, 2018, and you consider that they may be a contender for early entry to Prep, due to the child having the social, emotional, physical and cognitive attributes required by legislation for early entry to Prep, please contact the Principal to make an appointment to discuss your child’s eligibility and to receive an application form. All Early Childhood Education Centres provide age appropriate pedagogies and differentiate, however sometimes they may also feel that a child who meets the early entry to prep guidelines would be well suited for a school setting. Providing a letter of support from your child’s Early Childhood Centre, may also assist with supporting an early entry to Prep application. There are no guarantees that any child eligible for Prep will be enrolled in 2018, but for any child who meets the early entry to Prep criteria, applications are encouraged. Our school will be offering a 2018 Prep Parent/Caregiver Information session and Prep transition program in term 4. More Information will come home in our first Newsletter in week 1 Term 4, and on a separate Prep Flyer. Information will also be communicated via Goodstart Early Learning Centre. Please note: That although we work closely with Goodstart Early Learning Centre, all eligible Prep students whether they attend an Early Learning Childhood Centre or not, are welcome to attend. So, watch this space, more information will coming soon. Public Speaking Competition and Reader’s Cup Best wishes to our Reader’s Cup team of students – Madeline Ryall, Ashley Leatch, Amy Curtis and Sophie Russell. These four girls will compete in the State Final at Ipswich Girl’s Grammar School on Wednesday the 6th of September. Best of luck to our Peak Crossing State School team for the State Finals tomorrow evening, and special thanks to Mrs McLellan for all of her hard work in helping to prepare our students for this competition. Last Thursday morning, I had the pleasure of watching three of our year six students compete at the Fassifern Cluster Public Speaking Competition held at Kalbar State School. Congratulations to Madeline Ryall, Charlize Stephenson and William Dobbin, who did themselves, their family and our school proud. These three students did not take out a place at this year’s competition, but they did an excellent job all the same. Participating and having a go in competitions like this, certainly helps to prepare our students for the high school world. Thank you to Amy Curtis, Taylah Nuhn and Jonathon Atwell from year five who supported our year six students and got an early introduction into this Public Speaking Competition. German Speaking Competition Thank you to Frau L for not just doing an amazing job at our school, but for supporting our students at a recent German Speaking Competition. Congratulations to Sophie Russell, Ashley Leatch and Amy Curtis for all of their efforts and achievement. Please see Frau L’s write up below on the outcome of this event.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL (ICAS) Congratulations to all students who were selected to participate in the ICAS competition. The ICAS

competition is an opportunity for students to be extended. All students should be proud of their efforts and it certainly is great experience. We had some outstanding results. We had a couple of students receive a Distinction (Ava Blizzard and Jack Taylor for Spelling). A phenomenal effort, as those students sit in the

top ten percent of the nation.

Spelling Science

Ava Blizzard – Distinction Seinna Beaman – Merit

James Leatch – Credit Ava Blizzard – Participation

Beau McLaurin – Credit Erin Hertrich – Participation

Jack Taylor – Distinction Jack Taylor – Participation

Tyler Craker – Credit Sarah Bakker – Participation

Rhyse Dowden – Merit Alex Bassingthwaighte – Participation

Clancy Rafter – Participation Reanna Shard – Participation

Luke Windolf – Participation Cooper Weatherhead – Participation

Jonathan Atwell – Merit Zeke Blanch – Distinction

Grace Conroy – Participation Bill Fraser – Credit

Sophie Russell – Credit Riley Panzram – Merit

Talan Stal – Participation Sophie Russell – Participation

Ashley Leatch – Credit Blayde Blanch – Participation

Kurt McKinnon – Credit Kurt McKinnon – Participation

Eli Quodling – Participation Eli Quodling – Credit

Madeline Ryall - Merit Madeline Ryall - Credit

P & C CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER Just a reminder that our Car Fundraiser is on this Sunday the 10th of September from 9am – 2pm. If you are not a car fan, please don’t worry, we have plenty on offer. We have plenty to keep the children amused, including a giant ‘Ninja Warrior’ obstacle course, a smaller one for the littler children, and a blow up slide, along with face painting and a chocolate wheel, just to name a few. Our School Choir will perform at 11am. If you want to do a little shopping, we have market stalls attending, or perhaps you would like to come and get some delicious food for lunch. Oh, and did I mention prizes, we have a mega raffle with multiple prizes, and the chance to win cash on the day. Come for an hour, or come for the day. Tell your friends and family to come and visit and get behind our one big annual fundraising event of the year.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING P & C AND ALL PARENTS, FRIENDS, BUSINESSES, STAFF AND

STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED OUR EVENT. Book Week and Book Fair Last Friday was our Book Week Parade. Our theme was “Escape to Everywhere”. All students did an outstanding job with their costumes. Our focus was on participation, not competition. Thank you to GoodStart Early Learning Centre staff and children for coming along to celebrate this day. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who came along and supported the day. Any child who dressed up received a raffle ticket to go in to the draw to win a book. The lucky Book Week Costume Raffle winners:

Kindy –Year 2

Year 3 - 6

Keeley Carlish

Seinna Beaman

Thomas Shard

Gracie Shield

Miranda Matis

Dane Weatherhead

Xander Busuttil

Jacoby Neesom

Ava Blizzard

Maddison Thomas

Hayden Meier

Jack Taylor

After our Book Week Parade, students sat in mixed age groups and shared in the love of reading. · Our Book Fair was popular, raising over $700 for our school. Thank you to the P & C for supporting this event and to Sam Russell and all the other parent helpers who gave up their time to run the book fair while Sam had a well-deserved holiday. Students had the opportunity to enter a colouring in competition. The lucky winners were:

PREP Tommy Carlish

PREP/1 Bree McCauliffe

YEAR 1 Izac Miller

YEAR 2 James Pegg

YEAR 2/3 Lara Christensen

YEAR 3 Ava Dobbin

YEAR 4 Alex Bassingthwaighte

YEAR 4/5 Jim McKinnon

YEAR 5/6 Bill Fraser

YEAR 6 Ruby Ehrich

Students who purchased a book at our Book Fair, had the opportunity to receive a free guess at how many lolly snakes were in the jar. A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Amelia Gowell who had the exact winning amount of 78 lolly snakes in the jar, and got to take the whole jar home to enjoy with her family.

End of Term Netball/Soccer Gala Day Just a reminder regarding our end of term year 3-6 Netball/Soccer Gala Day in Boonah. Students would have returned their forms to the Office by now and indicated if they are going on the bus or by private transport. The bus is now full, however students can still attend if they return their form and are transported by their own parent. We need to know this information as soon as possible. Students not attending will remain at school under supervision of teachers. School Photos School Photos are on this Thursday the 7th of September. Students need to be in full school uniform. Senior students may wear their Senior Shirts. White or black socks would also be preferable. Students are to bring photo money on the day and give directly to the photographer, unless of course you have paid online. Any sibling photos are being conducted at 8am in the Library. Behaviour It is always important to remind students of our school rules: ‘Be Safe’, ‘Be Respectful’, and ‘Be Responsible’. Our behaviour focus this fortnight is:

‘I am a safe, respectful and responsible student in the Playground’ If you ever have any suggestions or feedback regarding our whole school responsible behaviour plan, we would love to hear from you. Assembly Assembly is held each Monday, commencing at 9.15am. Please come along to hear our messages and to join in the celebration of students receiving awards. Visitors Just a reminder that all visitors, spending time at the school to assist with any school based activity, must sign in and out using the Visitors Book kept at the Office. This is an Education Queensland requirement to ascertain who is on the school premises at all times. Your assistance with this is greatly appreciated. Feedback If you ever have any feedback you would like to provide, or any ideas or suggestions for our school, I would love to hear from you. I have an open door policy, so please don’t hesitate to contact me. School Security As we approach the school holidays, unless prior permission has been sought, nobody should be entering the school grounds outside of school hours. Anybody entering the school grounds outside the normal scheduled school hours is risking being prosecuted for trespassing. If you see anything, or anybody acting suspiciously outside of normal school hours, please contact School Watch on: 131 788; or Policelink on: 131 444. Alternatively, in the event of an emergency, contact 000 Have a fantastic fortnight and an awesome Spring break. Stay safe and see you in Term four. Kind Regards, Jennifer Fenwick (Principal ~ Peak Crossing State School)

Congratulations to the following students for receiving your awards

CLASSROOM AWARDS

Locky P, Hudson F, Tommi C, Georgia B, rachel C, Elias M, Amelia G, Keeley C, Billy J, Sophie P, Tiahna A, Stasja P, Cooper C, Emily K, Lilly C, Isabelle M, Alyssa C, Bridie S, Tyler D, Skye M, Ava D, Maddison D, Haylee G, Mitchell K, Elouise S, Seth D, Billy D, Seinna B, Brooklyn K, Izac M, Annabell F, Marshall W, Kaleah B, Jade G, Samue S, Lane B, Georgia B, Alyssa S, Blayde B, Jorja C, Thomas R, Lucy V, Zayne R, Ricki’Lea A, Jonathan A, Blade N.

SUCCESS GOTCHA AWARDS

Charlotte P, Paige S, Cooper C

BRONZE BEHAVIOUR AWARDS

Alyssa C, Adam W, Emma W, Kurt Mc, Madeline R, Hayden M, Samuel P, Sarah K, Lauren P, Dane w, Connor H, Maddison T, Mia B, Seth B, Cooper C, Connor M, Stasja P, Cooper W, Liam P, Leon P, Eliotte O, Harlem D, Ruben Mc, Ruby M, Lacey H, Harley W, Bridie S, Kelli-Marie B, Talan S, Emily M, Keeley C Eli Q

COME CAMPING

The Religion Teachers of Harrisville, Peak Crossing, Roadvale and Kalbar State Schools are once again

holding a Camp on the weekend of the 28th

& 29th

October 20147. It will be held at the property of David

and Gwen Roderick, as it was last year. Application forms with more information will be sent out after the

September holidays to children in Year 5/6. In the meantime, if you would like more information, please call

Gwen on 0408 730 042 or 5467 1322

TUCKSHOP

Pre-orders for Tuckshop are on Wednesday morning. Please remember that if you do pre-order it makes the

process of ordering stock etc. a lot smoother and will eliminate anyone missing out. Also a reminder that if

you do not have brown paper bags, we can provide them for 5c each. Please remember 1 item per bag for all

orders.We require volunteers to help on the 8th

September, please contact Rebecca Hines 04247 607 129.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop will be trialling a new time for Term 3 - Tuesday mornings from 8.45 to 9.15 am. Please

note that payments can be made through the P & C via direct deposit. If you are unable to attend the uniform

shop in this time please contact Trish on trishanddoug@live.com.au. Uniforms can be left at the school

office for collection or delivered to your child’s classroom.

PLEASE NOTE FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS, YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SHOWN FOR

COLLECTION

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN FUNDRAISER

Don’t forget to collect your earn and learn stickers. All stickers must be

placed on the sticker sheet. If you don’t have a sheet please collect one from

the office. Once your sheets are full you can place them in the box in the

office or the box at the Yamanto Woolworths store.

CAR SHOW

Our Car Show event is now only 3 weeks away and we are busy finalising everything. Volunteers are still required so please don’t forget to complete and return your form ASAP with the allocated time and area you can assist in.

Inferno Challenge

This inflatable obstacle course is one of the rides that will be at the Car Show 28m Long – 3m Wide – 4m High

Tickets for rides will be available to purchase at the event. $20 all day unlimited ride pass OR $5 per ride

PARENTS/CARERS ~WE NEED YOU!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE OUR

CAR SHOW SHINE!!!

Funds raised from this event will be contributed towards

upgrading playground equipment at the school.

Please indicate in the table below where you can help on the day.

Event runs from 9am-2pm on Sunday 10th September

Coordinators

Cars- Liam Miller and Sue Muller

Markets- Sally Denkel

Rides- Sally Denkel

Food- Rebecca Hines

Donations- Alana Ryall

Advertising- Alana Ryall, Joelene Stal (flyer), Sally Denkel (Facebook)

Cake Stall-………………………………………….

Childs Name:………………………………………. Parents Name:…………………………………………….…..

Class:………………………………… Mobile:…………………………………………………..

AREA 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3

Marshalling Cars

(2 people

required)

Food

(6 people/hr)

Cake stall

(3 people/hr)

Ride Ticket/Sales

(2 people/ hr)

PLEASE RETURN FORM BY TUESDAY 15TH AUGUST.

We will be in contact with you to confirm your time slot.