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Tuesday 3 October | Week 1, Term 4
Albany Hills State School Herald A High Performing Independent Public School
Website: albahillss.eq.edu.au
From the Principal…
Welcome to Term 4
After a well-earned break we are all keen and eager to get back to school and work hard for the rest of 2017. I would urge parents to access The Herald, Year Level newsletters and the school calendar through Facebook and the school website so no event is missed.
New to our website is the amended Strategic Plan 2016-19. This describes the direction that the School Council has approved for the school to undertake. At the meeting before the break the Council met and considered the additional information provided for 2018. This included:
Continuing to implement mathematics, English and science as the curriculum areas of high performance.
Focusing on understanding and responding the needs of all students across all areas of learning.
This ‘differentiated’ approach occurs in classrooms and also provides opportunities beyond the classroom and the school. Refinement of existing practices and making decisions based on data is the direction being undertaken.
Expand facilities and plan for development of the ‘Performing Arts Community Centre’.
Emphasise the connection between physical and mental wellbeing in the Sport, Health and Wellbeing program.
Expand the Japanese cultural language program into Year 2 and provide some Japanese language
learning across all classes in Years 1 and 2. This program then feeds into the more formal teaching of Japanese in Years 3 to 6.
Also new to our website is the School Strategic Infrastructure Plan. This outlines major projects up until 2020 including:
Extensions and renovations of the auditorium to provide additional instrumental music practice rooms and an area suitable for dance. This would enhance dance and perhaps allow instrumental music to be scheduled over two instead of three days per week. Funding is being sought form the P&C for completion in 2018.
Construction of a Performing Arts Community Centre with planning and design to be completed in
2017.
The School Council is seeking feedback on both plans for consideration at the final meeting to be held in November.
The P&C plays a vital role as it supports school priorities and the funds raised through the business units, school events and fund raising efforts are vital if the school is to provide the opportunities to students to achieve their personal best. Parents are asked to consider contributing to the tax deductible building fund before the end of the year so that we have a clear idea of funds available to progress the buildings planned for the future.
Principal’s Position in 2018
At the end of Term 4 I shall be taking extended leave for much of 2018. I shall be retiring at the end of July. The Principal position will be an acting one for the period of my leave and then a permanent Principal will be appointed after the usual selection process.
Having served over forty years as a Principal I can honestly say that my time at Albany Hills State School has been a very fitting place to finish my career in education. I have often lauded the culture of learning that exists here and I am thankful that I have had the privilege of working with the staff and parents to build on the past success. I am also in awe of the students who are just so respectful and genuinely wanting to share their joy of life and learning with me.
I shall miss the daily contact with everyone but will carry the memories of my time at Albany Hills State School with me for the rest of my days.
Rod Mason
Rod Mason, Principal
OCTOBER
3 Year 1 and Year 2 2018 Bilingual Class Information Evening
4,5 & 9 Year 4 Bunyaville Excursions
6 Year 4,5,6 Gala Day
9-11 Year 5 Camp
12 Combined Bands Evening
13 2018 Booklist Orders Due
13 Year 4,5,6 Gala Day
16 Student Free Day
19 Music Committee meeting
19 BYOL and Japan Trip information evening.
21 Trivia Night
24 P&C Meeting
25 Year 4 Excursion
27 Gala Day
27 Day for Daniel
NOVEMBER
1 Parent Information afternoon for Instrumental Music and Concert Band
3 Gala Day
8 Senior Music Excursion to QPAC
NEW!
S t u d e n t F re e D ay Monday 16 October.
From the Deputy Principals…
SCIENCE AT ALBANY CREEK STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Year 5 students were invited to work in one of the Albany Creek State High School laboratories each Thursday for 3 weeks at the end of Term 3. These enthusiastic students were challenged to complete experiments and record observations.
At the final lesson the talented students were presented with their Bunsen Burner Licence and a certificate of participation.
SENIOR MUSIC CAMP
At the end of last term, we enjoyed the Senior Music Camp concert. Students from other local schools joined with our students here at Albany Hills State School for three days of intense tuition, culminating with the concert for parents. We were delighted with the standard these young and enthusiastic students are reaching. Well done.
PREP 2018
Enrolment interviews for Prep 2018 students were held last term. If you have a child who is coming to prep next year and you have not yet submitted enrolment forms, please do so asap. Enrolment forms are available from the school website or the school office.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
Bilingual Class Info for 2018 Combined Band Concert Student Leadership Program Uniform Price List Tuckshop Menu
Enrolment forms for 2018
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Japanese News…
YEAR 1 AND 2 BILINGUAL CLASSES 2018
Current Prep and Year 1 parents recently received notes about the Year 1 and 2 Bilingual Classes 2018.
A parent information evening will be held tonight in Block 3 (Year 1 building):
Year 1 2018: 6.15 pm - for interested parents of current prep students. Year 2 2018: 7.00 pm - for interested parents of students currently in 1JJ, 1HK and 1RS.
2018 JAPAN TRIP INFORMATION NIGHT
A Japan Trip 2018 information night for parents will be held Thursday evening, October 19, 7.00 pm, block 3 (1NM and 1CN classrooms) to begin after the BYOL information session.
ARE YOU ABLE TO DONATE A PRIZE TO THE TRIVIA
NIGHT?
Our final major fundraiser for Chaplaincy is coming up soon. Details below. It promises to be a fun time for all ages. The winning team from last year has already booked their lucky table and is confident that they can take it out two years in a row. Start sharpening up your trivia skills and book a table. Cost is $10 per person and we can accommodate teams up to 10. Organise your own team or let us put you with one.
Don't forget to bring lots of gold coins to enter into our great raffles. This is a great opportunity to support the important work that our Chappies in Albany Hills, Albany Creek and Albany Creek High do for our children.
For further details, or to book a seat/table, call Craig 0432 180 512. BYO suitable for 18+. Canteen is available.
When: Saturday 21 October 7.00 pm Where: Albany Creek State School Hall In aid of: Chaplaincy service at Albany Hills State School, Albany Creek State School and Albany Creek State High School. Come along and enjoy a night of fun!
We also need your help please. We are looking for prizes for the Trivia Night. Examples might be: - bottles of wine or other alcohol - stationery items - linen - craft items - vouchers of any shape or size (could be a monetary value or for a service or experience) - glassware, home décor - pots, ornaments - maybe scratchies...or anything else you can think of.
If you are able to assist, please contact Steve or Beth at [email protected] Thanks to all who have already made such great donations.
Beth Henderson Steve Wiedman Deputy Principals
STAY IN TOUCH
There are at least four easy ways to stay informed about what’s going on at Albany Hills.
Facebook: @AlbanyHillsStateSchool (The official school site)
Twitter: @AlbanyHillsSS Website: www.albahillss.eq.edu.au
QSchools app: download and make Albany
Hills a favourite.
QParents app: Download and register your
account.
CONTACT US
Albany Hills State School
Keong Road
PO Box 378
Albany Creek Qld 4035
Phone: 07 3264 0777
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.albahillss.eq.edu.au
Student Absences: 07 3264 0760
The Herald: [email protected]
NEW!
Sports News…
RUNNING CLUB
Running Club will cut down to Wednesday mornings only this term, and we will pick up training to two days again in term 1 2018.
Mr Gason
WANT TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH THEIR LEARNING?
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Student News…
SCIENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Along with some other year 5 students, I was lucky enough to be invited to go to the high school over a series of Thursdays for the Year 5 science enrichment program. This program is based around the chemistry unit, Chemical Reactions vs Physical Change. For three weeks on a Thursday afternoon, we walked to the high school to participate in this event. We were taught how to be and act safely in a science laboratory and how to light a Bunsen burner. We also learned how to conduct a science experiment appropriately and some information about the concentration of particles. After completing the first two lessons science has become a much larger interest of mine and I couldn't wait go to the high school for our last lesson.
Edward 5JS
ARE YOU FREE ON TUESDAY TO HELP AT TUCKSHOP?
Only one more term to go this year, and we are desperate for some extra helpers on the Tuesdays.
Even it it’s only for a few hours once or twice before the end of the year, please come and give tuckshop a try, the kids would love to see you there. Call in or contact Sharon or Gill on 3264 0728.
Many thanks
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
MUSIC COMMITTEE
MEETING
The next Music Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday 19 October at 2.00 pm in the Music Room. Paula Cichocki
Tuckshop Roster
Week 2 of Term 4 9 October—13 October
Monday
Carrisa Tammy
Tuesday Myrna Vanessa
Wednesday Trudi
Thursday Nikki A Nikki G Renee
Friday Tanya Lisa Melinda Dana
Community News… BANKING ROSTER
Banking helpers for next week: Elizabeth, Carissa and Silvia. If you are interested in checking out the banking process or would like to join our monthly roster, please pop in to the banking room (uniform shop) on a Tuesday morning after drop off and see Lynne or Tanya.
REMINDERS
FRONT GATE Closed 8.30 am – 9.00 am
BACK GATE Open 7.30 am Closed 3.20 pm Closed weekends and school holidays
UNIFORM SHOP MON CLOSED
TUES 2.30 - 3.30 pm
WED 8 - 9.30 am
THUR 8 - 10 am
FRI 2.30 - 3.30 pm
MONEY COLLECTION Monday to Friday Place in window box outside school office.
OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday
8.30 am – 3.00 pm
Community Sport News… Northside Basketball Wizards Aussie Hoops Mid Week Programs Starts Wednesday 11 October and runs for 8 weeks. Time: 4.00 pm—5.00 pm at South Pine Sports Complex Aussie Hoops is run by professional coaches specifically for children aged 5-10 years with little or no experience in basketball. For further info contact Michael Pitman on 3325 5474 or at [email protected]
Community News…