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15 September 201615 September 2016

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Request for Class Placement 2017For all requests you need to fill in the bottom of this form withyour child’s name, current class and request for the followingyear. This needs to be signed by you and returned to the officeby Friday 11 November 2016.

This Class Placement form can be downloaded from thenewsletter or obtained from the School Office. Forms will not begiven to students without a note from parents.

Kind regardsHeather Andrew

FROM THE DEPUTIES’ DESK

Free Advice and Support for QueenslandParents

Not every parent may need support, but it is ok to ask for help.Since the Triple P Parenting program started last year, morethan 20,000 Queensland families have received free parentingadvice and a helping hand. The Triple P Parenting programprovides tips on managing kids’ behaviour, balancing work andfamily and the best ways of raising happy, confident children.

Research shows that children raised in a calm, consistent andpositive home environment are more likely to succeed atschool, have better jobs, experience more positive relationshipsand enjoy better mental and physical health. Parents who doTriple P are also more likely to have lower levels of depression,anxiety and stress, so there are plenty of good reasons forparents to learn more about the benefits of positively parentingtheir children.

• This is not a form to request teachers for 2017.

• Every effort will be made to take into considerationyour request for class placement.

• Please be aware that when the school organisesclasses we look at all circumstances and certainfacts may not be available to parents when adecision is made.

• Although the school will do its best to meet thisrequest not all requests can be accommodated.

• Children will not be allowed to change classes whenthey are set on Day 1 next year.

• All requests for class placements in 2017 must bemade in writing on this form, to be considered by thepanel organising classes.

• The panel will not consider requests for repeatingchildren. If you wish for your child to be consideredfor repeating, you need to contact your child’steacher to find out the process that needs to occurfor any child to repeat.

• The information you put on this form will be kept onrecord.

• All requests need to be accompanied by a reason tobe considered seriously when allocating classes.

• Requests given to teachers will not be consideredwhen allocating classes.

• Verbal requests to teachers, the principal or deputyprincipal will not be considered when allocations arearranged.

The range of support includes an online program, topic-specificseminars, parent discussion groups and one-on-oneconsultations as well as more intensive, small group-based andindividual programs.

For more information about the Triple P programs or to find asession near you, visit the Triple P website at the link below.Immediate Triple P help is available by phoning Parentline on1300 30 1300 (from 8 am to 10 pm) for the cost of a local call.

http://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/

2017 Prep Enrolments

Early next term will be sending home letters inviting parents of2017 Prep students to bring their child to school for BriganceScreening. If you intend on enrolling your child for Prep in 2017please make sure that the school has received the completedenrolment form by Tuesday 4 October, 2016. This will ensurethat you are sent an invitation to this important occasion wherewe get to meet and learn more about your child.

Keep a watch on our school these holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, we need you to look out forafter-hours crime in our school. If you see anything suspicious,please call School Watch on 13 17 88.

The School Watch program is a partnership between theDepartment of Education, Training and Employment, theQueensland Police Service and the State GovernmentProtective Security Service. It aims to reduce vandalism, theftand arson in Queensland schools.

If you do see something suspicious, please don’t attempt tointervene. Call the School Watch number and let the local policeor State Government Protective Security Service deal with thematter. Keep the number handy—13 17 88—and let’s worktogether to help create a safer school community.

Enjoyable and Safe Holiday

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe andenjoyable holiday.

Kind regards and happy readingYour Deputies Jane Tuckett and Brendan Creighton

1C, 1M, 1P, 1Q AND 1WIt has been a very busy few weeks in Year 1. This week eachclass performed their interpretation of popular children’s bookGiraffes Can’t Dance. We had been practising this all term soit was wonderful to have all the support from many friends andfamily on the day. Thanks again to those who joined us forthese celebrations of your children’s learning.

In addition to our drama performances, the year ones allparticipated in our biennial science day this week. It was a greatopportunity for the students to be immersed in the sciencesand all students enjoyed conducting many experiments withtheir classroom teachers.

Thank you to those parents who attended our parent/teacherinterviews last week. This was a good opportunity to discussyour child’s learning and progress throughout the term.

As the holidays approach we ask that during this time youcontinue to read with your children every day. Also, pleasecheck with your child if they need to restock any of theirstationery as many students are running low on glue sticks andcolouring in pencils.

Throughout the term we have had many students who havebeen sick and therefore have gone through many tissues. If youhave could donate tissue boxes to your class, this would begreatly appreciated.

On behalf of all the Year One teachers we would like to wish allfamilies a happy and safe holiday. We look forward to seeingyou renewed and ready to learn next term.

Kind regardsFiona Quinn, Erin Mallouk, Bernie Chisholm, KatiePhillips and Edward Williams

3C, 3H, 3LM, 3M AND 3MSYear three have had a busy term this term with Cross Country,Lapathon, Wakakirri, the excursion to Dreamworld and thecelebrating science day among other things. Congratulationsand well done to those students who took part in the Wakakirriperformance. All your dedication to rehearsals including longafter school practices has paid off. We were treated to aperformance earlier in the term.

The students have been showing their sportsmanship skills offthis term when taking part in cross country and Lapathon.

All the students had a fantastic day at Dreamworld, many wereheard saying that was the best day of my life. The day beganwith a welcome to country and listening to an Aboriginal Story.Then we were given a tour of the Corrobboree area and gotto see all the animals, their Aboriginal names and learn aboutthe art work and what the symbols on the artwork mean.Our morning concluded with a show by our guides about theweapons they use and how they make fire. The rest of the dayallowed for ride time and watching other shows.

Another thoroughly enjoyable event this term was thecelebrating science day. Many parents came along to take partin activities with their children in their classrooms. Studentsthen went to the I Centre later on in the day to enjoy Dr Joe’sScience show.

As Term three comes to a close can you please check with yourchild any supplies they might need for next term. It’s about thistime of year when supplies especially pencils and glue sticksstart dwindling. Also notes have been sent home about the visitto the church in week one of next term, if you have not yet doneso could you please return the permission slip as this is needed

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for your child to visit the church. It’s an important part of theirGeography assessment.

Kind regardsNatasha Mudri, Kristy Simmonds, Andrea Lepherd,Casey Cameron, Louise McMillan and CatherineHorne

5B, 5D, 5M AND 5SThe conclusion of an exciting and event filled term is upon us.Students are eagerly putting the final touches on their flags andmascots in preparation for the Year 5 Mock Olympics. Thisevent will surely be another highlight for the term. Furthermore,enthusiasm is building for our annual Celebrating Science Day.

Final selections are now occurring for term 4 Gala day sportteams. We begin play on the first Friday (7th October 2016) ofterm 4. Gala day notes detailing game days and cost will becoming home soon.

Parent Teacher Interviews have recently been held and weappreciate the efforts you have taken in attending.

Next term students are looking forward to exploring St HelenaIsland in an excursion which will expand their understanding ofearly British Colonisation and our convict past. Later in the term,the School Swimming Carnival and Talent Quest are sure to bean enjoyable end of year climax.

From all the year 5 teaching team, we wish you safe andenjoyable holidays. We look forward to seeing you for term 4.

Elizabeth Sas, Jodie De Labertauche, LeighMcKinnon, Suzzi Bray

GERMAN NEWSI am very proud to announce the results for the LanguagePerfect Queensland Competition.

197 schools were involved in the competition ... and forGerman, Ormeau finished 3rd in Queensland.

This result was possible to the very enthusiastic students whoachieved terrific results:

Gold certificates – Jadon K, Lana P, Kanna YBronze certificates – Karnae N-T, Jessica N, Rory W,Riley P, India H, Chloe DCredit certificates – Malaya C, Summer R, Ella W, HollyE, Reanna H, Jaryd J, Campbell D, Maverick M, Ellie B,Ethan Mc-JTop Student for Ormeau – Jadon KTop Class effort – 5S

Congratulations!!

OKTOBERFEST EXCURSION NEWS

Students in year 5 will be offered the opportunity to participatein the Oktoberfest for Teens German excursion.

It will be held on Thursday, October 13 at the RNAShowgrounds.

Information will be available during lessons this week.

Frau Hay

MUSIC NEWSThings start to slow down as we near the end of Term. Term3 has been full of excitement in the music department betweenEisteddfods, Arts workshops and the Ormeau Fair.

Last weekend students in Senior and Junior choir entered theprimary school’s choral competition at the Ormeau Fair. Therewere a number of entries from schools around the area. ToOrmeau’s credit the senior choir were awarded first place and a$1000 cash prize for the school music department. Both choirsdid an absolutely fantastic job and were confident performersin front of a very large crowds. Thank you to the parents whowere able to bring your children for an early start on Saturdaymorning, it was much appreciated and we had fantasticnumbers on the day.

This term, our instrumental and choral upper primary studentswere invited to attend the Pimpama secondary college’s ArtsFusion 2- day workshops and culminating concert. Around 30of our instrumental and choral students took the opportunityto attend. Students rehearsed separately in band, choral andstrings ensembles and all three ensembles came together toplay ‘Take on me’. It was a fantastic couple of days for ourOrmeau students. I was fortunate enough to attend onThursday with our students. The workshops provided studentswith the opportunity to work on their musicianship skills andalso included dance and drama workshops in the middlesessions.

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The recruitment process for 2017 will begin in Term 4. Studentsin year 3 will have the opportunity to join our band programand learn woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Ouryear 2 students will be invited to partake in the strings programwhereby they can learn a variety of strings instruments includingdouble bass, cello, viola and the violin. The number of schoolinstruments available for hire is very limited and will be givenon a first in and suitability basis. Relevant paperwork will behanded out next Term.

Kind RegardsNaomi Kircher(Classroom Music).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to all students for your efforts at the inter housecross country carnival and thanks to the staff and parents foryour participation and support. Results are as follows:

PREP BOYS:

1. Henry F2. Sam H3. Johnathon T

PREP GIRLS:

1. Madeline C2. Winter R3. Lily M

YEAR 1 BOYS:

1. Jaedyn V2. Jet D3. Isaac T

YEAR 1 GIRLS:

1. Talia W2. London H3. Hailey B

YEAR 2 BOYS:

1. Sonny R2. Kai N3. Fletcher S

YEAR 2 GIRLS:

1. Lily M2. Lilly D3. Layla C

YEAR 3 BOYS:

1. Kaeo P2. Ty H3. Jared P

YEAR 3 GIRLS:

1. Sienna B2. Bonnie H3. Maddison D

YEAR 4 BOYS (2007):

1. Adam R2. Ryan F3. Joshua R

YEAR 4 GIRLS (2007):

1. Kelsey E2. Tegan H3. Charlee F

10 YEARS BOYS:

1. Charlie Evans2. Valentino Mitchell3. Riley Brown

10 YEARS GIRLS:

1. Micayla R2. Zoe C3. Alexia P

11 YEARS BOYS:

1. Thomas R2. Hunter R3. Josh Z

11 YEARS GIRLS:

1. Ella O2. Savannah B3. Avril B

12 YEARS BOYS:

1. Jet T1. Tane B3. Jaden R

12 YEARS GIRLS:

1. Jayda S2. Aaliyah D3. Toni G

Overall Champion house was BANKSIA.

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Congratulations to Katelyn N and Joshua Z who have beenselected in the South Coast athletics team after theirperformances at the regional athletics championships lastweek. Katelyn finished 2nd in the 12 years girls long jump andJosh was third in the 11 years boys high jump. We wish thembest of luck at the state championships next term.

INTER SCHOOL SPORT

Our school has entered teams in cricket, softball, touch andbasketball for next term's Gala Days. Best of luck to all studentscompeting in these competitions.

Kind regardsPeter Tyne

P AND C NEWSTerm 3 has now come to an end.

The P and C has had such an amazing Term 3 with events:

Voluntary Contribution

The Winner of our Voluntary Contribution is:

• Lap-a-thon

• Mid Year Raffle

• Bogan Bingo

• Election Day BBQ

• 10 cent Challenge

• Fathers Day Stall

• Voluntary contribution winner

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The Baddiley family.Congratulations!

10 cent Challenge

And the WINNER of the 10 cent Challenge is........

1M with a total of $651.50

Well done to 1M. You will be getting a Pizza party on Friday16th September and Zooper Doopers!

The TOP 5 classes are:

1st 1M $651.502nd 1W $351.553rd P5 $224.054th 1Q $186.605th 5B $157.20Overall Total raised $3632.40

Fantastic result for a new fundraiser for our P and C. Funds aregoing towards the rebuild of our school playground.

Thank you to everyone who participated. It was a funand a successful fundraiser.

Tuckshop

The team in the Tuckshop do such an amazing job each day.Thank you to you all for such a great menu each Term. 'At themovies' special was an amazing addition to Term 3 menu.

We would also love to welcome Lisa and Kerry to the TuckshopTeam. Congratulations on your new role.

We said goodbye to Julie and Kelly at the Tuckshop in Term 3.Good luck ladies on your new ventures.

Pop up and see the ladies at the Tuckshop in Term 4 and lenda hand. We are in need of a little help each day to do some lighttasks in the Tuckshop.

Term 4 - Stay Tuned

Message from P and C President

'What an outstanding effort from the 10 centChallenge. It’s an amazing fundraiser for theschool. All the students and families shouldbe proud their effort. Have a safe holidaybreak. See you again in the new term.

Like our Facebook page for more information:

'Ormeau State School P and C’

If you would like any further information on how you can helpthe P and C, please email mel.gooch@ormeausspandc.org.au

Safe Holidays from the P and C

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Empanadas

1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, finely chopped450g beef mince1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon paprikaLarge pinch of ground nutmegLarge pinch of ground cloves3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, coarsely chopped15 pitted black olivesMelted butter, to brushLemon wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Addthe onion and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until soft.Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to breakup any lumps, for 5 minutes or until cooked. Add the cumin,cinnamon, paprika, nutmeg and cloves and cook, stirring, for1 minute or until aromatic. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, to make the pastry, place flour, butter and salt inthe bowl of a food processor and process until it resemblesfine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and water, and processuntil the dough just starts to come together. Turn onto a lightlyfloured surface and knead until smooth. Cover with plastic wrapand place in the fridge for 20 minutes to rest.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stickbaking paper. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured worksurface until about 3mm thick. Use a round 12cm-diameterpastry cutter to cut 15 discs from the pastry.

Step 4

Stir the egg into the mince mixture and season with salt andpepper. Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the mince mixture in thecentre of 1 pastry disc. Top with 1 olive. Brush the edges ofthe pastry with water. Fold in half to enclose the filling. Pressthe edges together, then crimp and fold to create a wavy edge.Place, sealed-side up, on the lined tray. Repeat with remainingmince mixture, pastry discs and olives. Place in the fridge for 30minutes to chill.

Step 5

Brush the empanadas with melted butter. Bake in oven for 25minutes or until golden. Serve with lemon wedges

• Tuckshop will have its new Summer Menu

• Halloween Disco is on the 21st October

• Tuckshop will be attending the annual Tuckshopawards. Winners of the Top10 Tuckshop in QLD for2015 and we are looking to repeat this again.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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