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At Bollon State School, we are RESPONSIBLE by being SAFE, RESPECTFUL and ACTIVE LEARNERS

From the Principal… Welcome back for the final term of the 2019

school year. I hope that everyone had a re-

laxing break with family and friends.

Balonne Public Speaking Competition

A big congratulations to both Neville and

Hannah, who represented our school so well

at the Balonne Public Speaking competition

in Thallon last Thursday. Both students re-

ceived positive feedback from the judges.

Dance Lessons

The students have had a fabulous time this

week participating in Hip Hop lessons with

Mrs Jodie Noon. They will continue to prac-

tise their moves before we have a return

visit from Mrs Noon to polish off their per-

formances ready for Speech Night.

Pupil Free Day

A reminder that next Monday, 21 October is

a Pupil Free Day. School classes will resume

on Tuesday.

School Times Poll

We have made the decision to transition to

consistent school hours for the entirety of

the school year next year. Parents are en-

couraged to have their say in deciding our

school times for 2020 by responding to the

poll on the P and C Facebook page.

Kindy Enrolments for 2020

Parents with children turning 4 by June 30

next year are invited to collect a Kindy enrol-

ment package from the school office. We

will be holding a transition morning for these

students on Wednesday 20 November from

8:30—11:00 am, parents will need to be in

attendance for this session.

Book Fair

We will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair

from Monday 28 October until Friday 1 No-

vember. This year’s theme for the Book Fair I

dinosaurs. Students are invited to dress up in

a dinosaur related outfit on the Wednesday

of that week.

Yours in Education, Janelle Moore

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

From the Principal’s Desk Term Calendar

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Class Notes

Staff Spot 2

Student Awards Expectations Dept of Ed News P&C News

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Age Appropriate

Pedagogies

Recipe Corner

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Photos 5

Community

Classifieds 6

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TERM CALENDAR

October 21 Pupil Free Day

22 P&C Meeting 8.30am

22 Book Club Issue 7 orders due

28– Nov 1 Book Fair

31 Swimming lessons in St George

November 5 Melbourne Cup Lunch

5 –7 Dance Camp 2

11 Remembrance Day

11-15 Miss Moore LSL

14 Swimming lessons in St George

20 Kindy Transition Day

28 Small Schools Swimming

Carnival I St George

December 9 Science Day in Dirranbandi

10 Awards Night


PRINCIPAL

Miss Janelle Moore

TEACHERS

Mrs Katrina Coetzer

Mr Doug Bryant

TEACHER AIDES

Mrs Rhonda Mobbs

Mrs Robyn Toop

Mrs Chris Sheedy

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Mrs Tiki North

SCHOOL CLEANER

Mrs Kylie Bottrell

GROUNDSPERSON

Mrs Vicky Weatherall

VISITING SUPPORT STAFF

LEARNING SUPPORT/STUDENT

WITH DISABILITY TEACHER

Mrs Kelly-Anne Webster

HPE TEACHER

Mr Dean Sullivan

MUSIC/ARTS TEACHER

Ms Carleigh Hansen

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Mr Luke Todd

GUIDANCE OFFICER

Ms Kelly Lawton

CHAPLAIN

Miss Brittany Bate

Class Notes

The students have had quite a mixed bag of activities since returning

to school for our final term.

We have started learning about rhyming in the junior class and a vari-

ety of poetic devices in the senior class as an introduction to our poet-

ry unit. The upper class are also studying some of the classics, such as

Waltzing Matilda, discussing the story behind them as well as studying

their features.

We have all been enjoying the very hands

on nature of maths so far, with the juniors

learning about the language of location and

directions and the senior class learning

about symmetry including producing an art

work using rotational symmetry. We have

also been looking at different ways to represent and make numbers.

It hasn’t been all hard work though. This week they have all spent

three days learning some amazing dances choreographed and taught

by the very talented Mrs Jodie

Noon. We will continue to prac-

tise and polish the performance

during the remainder of this term

ready to showcase their talents to

the community on Awards Night.

Staff Spot: Mr Sullivan I like this school because it is filled with ener-

getic, compassionate and respectful students

who always enjoy HPE.

I have enjoyed, most of all, the students con-sistent displays of sportsmanship and fair play.

Staff Spot: Mrs Coetzer I like this school because the students are all great learners who are eager to learn new con-cepts and apply their learning.

I am looking forward to the end of year celebra-

tions and Christmas holidays!


STUDENT AWARDS

Congratulations to:-

TERM 4 WEEK 1 AWARDS

Teacher’s Award:

Charmaine

Sportsperson Award:

Alex

Junior Officer:

Akayla

TERM 4 WEEK 2 AWARDS

Teacher’s Award:

Neville

Sportsperson Award:

Liam

Junior Officer Award:

Abigail

Department of Education News What’s your ‘what-if’ plan?

When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not a

matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Take the time to check your ‘what-if’ plan and

get ready for disaster season during Get Ready Queensland Week, 13 –

19 October 2019. When it comes to natural disasters, Queensland is one

of the most vulnerable states in Australia, so it’s important to be aware,

be prepared and know the risks — it could be the difference between

staying safe or putting yourself and those you love in danger.

P&C News

GENERAL MEETING — Tuesday, 19th November at 8.30am in Resource Centre

TUCKSHOP— New Menu is posted on P&C Facebook page. Contact: Carly for any queries.

SCHOOL BANKING - Mondays

CHOCOLATE-LOLLY FUNDRAISING— Reminder to return money to P&C box at School Office. If anyone would like to sell more lollies there are still some available.

Focus Expectations:

WEEK 3– Be Respectful

- Use inside voices

WEEK 4– Be an Active Learner

- Straight there, straight back.

P&C COMMITTEE - 2019

PRESIDENT Mrs Kylie Bottrell VICE-PRESIDENT Mrs Karen Gray

SECRETARY Mrs Belinda Gibson TREASURER Miss Carly Lowe

TUCKSHOP/PROVIDORE Miss Carly Lowe

UNIFORMS Ms Amanda Hicks SCHOOL BANKING Mrs Karen Gray & Mrs Kylie Bottrell

Library Books

Due Every Friday!

Book Club

Issue 7

Orders due

22nd October


Helping your child’s reading development

What is literacy? Literacy is about communication. It is the ability to read and write, and to use written information appropriately in a range of contexts. This involves:

reading and writing

speaking and listening

viewing and critical thinking.

Literacy also includes a person’s cultural knowledge, which enables them to recognise and use language that is appropriate to different social situations. Children benefit when given opportunities to develop their literacy skills. This looks like:

talking to others reading a book listening to a story

writing a story reading a sign viewing a website

playing a computer game watching a movie going shopping

Recipe Corner

This term we will feature QCWA’s Country Kitchens—a program designed to teach and

encourage everyone to better understand nutritional requirements for a healthier lifestyle.

The underlying five key messages are:-

Get more fruit and veg: With spring comes a wealth of seasonal fruits and vegetables;

strawberries, eggplant and capsicums are especially plentiful this time of year.

Cook at home: Try making a homemade jam or relish this spring, it is an easy way to add

more whole fruit and eliminate the artificial flavouring seen in many store-bought varieties!

Check your portion size: Using a smaller plate will help you to keep your portion size in

check. Remember to fill half your plate with veggies!

Be aware of sugar in your drinks: Seasonal fruits and cucumber can be used to fla-

vour and sweeten water in replace of juices and soft drinks!

Sit less, move more: Challenge yourself this month! Keep track of

your steps with a pedometer or app and share your total kilometres at

the end.


P— 3’s Activities

KINDY

PUBLIC SPEAKING

DANCE


Bollon Community Clinic Queensland Health – SWHHS Ph: (07) 46256105

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm Lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30pm Closed Weekends/Public Holidays. For after-hours or weekend emergencies call 000 for your on-call nurse to be dispatched via QAS.

Doctors Clinics: Tuesday/Thursday – 9:00am – 11.00am

Ring 4625 6105 for an appointment. Bring your Medicare card and Healthcare cards. All patients are bulk billed. Child Health Nurse: TBA; Physiotherapist: Wednesday 02 October; Speech Therapist: TBA; Dietician: Wednesday 30 October; Occupational Therapist: TBA; Podiatrist: TBA; Women’s Health Nurse: TBA; Social Worker: by appointment only; Advanced Allied Health Assistant (foot care): Wednesday 23 October; Nurse Practitioner-Georgie Waugh: TBA; Nurse Navigator: TBA Script Clinic: TBA, please contact the Clinic for an appointment. New Service—Mental Health Drop-in Clinic— TBA. Call in for a coffee and a chat with the Child, Youth & Adult Mental Health worker. No appointments necessary. Completely confidential.

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Community Classifieds **** Next issue out on Friday 1st November****

Please submit ads by 9.00am Thursday 31st October preferably via email to: [email protected] Sm classifieds $2.50; larger ads & colour to be negotiated.

C o m m u n i t y C a l e n d a r

OCT 20 Bingo at Deb’s Café 22 Bollon SS P&C Meeting 23 AAHA (Foot care) at Bollon Community Clinic 30 Dietician at Bollon Community Clinic 31 Bollon QCWA Meeting 2pm NOV 01 Bollon District Children’s Residence AGM 6pm 17 Bingo at Deb’s Café DEC 10 Sewing Machine Repairs 14 Bollon QCWA Christmas Tree

If you no longer wish to receive THE BUGLE, especially in hard copy, please let us know. Email: [email protected] or Ph: 4625 6139

BINGO 2019 Deb’s Cafe 2pm to 5pm

October 20th; November 17th

BOLLON QCWA

Many thanks to all who came to our Family Fun Day at the

Showgrounds during the school holidays. It was great to

see families & community members having a lovely relax-

ing afternoon and evening. Congratulations to Cardiff’s

“Goat Rage” boat for taking out the Dry Boat Regatta over

Deelamon’s 3KT. Special thanks to St George Rotary for

their assistance with the BBQ and planning; to RAFS for

amazing child-minding services; to Tiffany for her expert

mocktail-making skills; to Mick Nancarrow & Lyndon God-

dard for assistance with setting up and cleaning up; and to

all who helped & joined in on the day.

Next meeting:- Thursday 31st October 2pm. Agenda—

Christmas Tree. All welcome

Bollon District Children’s Residence AGM

Friday 1st November

6pm at the Hostel

The community’s support is needed in the continued opera-tion of the hostel.

General Meeting to follow All existing and new members welcome to attend.

We are also looking for Expressions of interest for future years. These and any questions about the hostel can be

emailed to [email protected] Thankyou

Management Committee BDCR Inc.

Sewing Machine Repairs

is coming to Bollon on 10th December.

Please contact Daphne Wilson

to book your machine in.

Attention Gardeners Bollon State School P&C

Woodchips for sale $2.50 per bag

Contact: Kylie at the School

Ph: 4625 6139

Bollon District Children’s Residence

has a Position available for Bollon Hostel Matron for term 4 2019. Must hold

current Blue Card, First Aid and Police Check. Must be available Monday

through to Friday.

Contact Carly Lowe on 0408703861 or [email protected] for fur-

ther details or to send through a resume.

Expression of Interest

Coming February 2020

Looking for child care

St George Aboriginal Vacation Care Program will be offering a mobile daycare service in BOLLON,

DIRRANBANDI, THALLON & WESTMAR

Dependable and Experienced

Contact: 07 4625 4160 or 0429 165 904

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