Principal’s Report

IN THIS ISSUE 22/08/2019

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President - Katy McCallum Vice Presidents - Ben Day and Selina Hill Secretary - Tammy Quinlan Treasurer - Lauren Ryan Fundraising Team - Lauren Ryan, Selina Hill, Renai McLean, Alisha Wason, Krystal Mayne, Carissa Wolgast and Krystle Power. Tuckshop Convenor - Kylie Lahiff

P&C Executive

Date Claimer

Book Week How good is book week? We had a large array of book characters from princesses to spies, Roald Dahl characters and everything in between. The theme this year was Reading is my secret power. This is a great time of the year where we celebrate books and everything that is good about reading. Langs Hardware and Fabrication Thank you to Johnathon and the team at Langs Hardware and Fabrication. Last week Stuart was invited to work with the Langs’ team to gain some insight into the building industry. Stuart’s main focus was to help in the construction of frames for a new 3 story apartment complex. The exciting news is that Stuart made such a positive impression on the foreman at Langs Fabrication, that they have asked him to join them one day per week for the rest of the year. Canberra Trip It is starting to get exciting with just over 3 weeks until our high school students are heading off to Canberra. This trip to Canberra is massive as I don’t think there are any major tourist hotspots that these students aren’t getting to. They will visit the War Memorial, Science Museum, the National Museum, the snow, the Australian Mint, Parliament House, they will live and eat at the Australian Institute of Sports and so much more. This trip is going to be great but would not have gotten to this stage without the work from Mrs Renita Henry-May. Forty Hour Famine Thanks to Tobi, Chappy Janelle and the forty hour famine team for joining with our high school students to support this great cause. Our students will have to sleep rough with only what they have in a backpack for 40 hours. They will start on Friday night and finish on Sunday morning, possibly looking for a comfy bed and a good feed. This is a great opportunity for our students to raise some money for a great cause but more importantly learn how well we have it here in Kilkivan. Social skilling for our Preps Justine Penny from Anglicare is coming out over the next 6 weeks and working with our Prep students to build social and emotional resilience. They are learning how to recognise feelings of others, develop positive social interactions and learn through playing some fun games.

• Photo Gallery • Local Events • PBL Focus • Curriculum at Home

• Movie Night Fri 30th Aug • Year 6 Transition Night Wed 28th Aug • Canberra Trip Week 10, Term 3 • Prep Orientation Dates For 2020

Healthy Eating Healthy food gives young minds and bodies the fuel they need to learn and grow.

That’s the message, Children’s Health Queensland is urging parents and carers to remember when packing their childrens’ school lunchboxes this year.

Children’s Health Queensland Director of Dietetics and Food Services, Dr Robyn Littlewood said children cannot concentrate in school if they are hungry or have skipped breakfast.

“There is an abundance of medical and nutritional evidence proving that children and young people who eat nutritious meals every day and lead active lifestyles tend to excel.

“Healthy school lunches mean students are getting the nourishment they need to power their minds and bodies to learn. Good nutrition is also vital for growing bodies.

Dr Littlewood acknowledged that creating fresh and healthy lunches that didn’t end up at the bottom of school bags or the playground bin was a daily challenge for time-poor parents.

“We all lead busy lives, especially parents of school-aged children, and often it’s easier to resort to pre-packed and pro-cessed snacks as a way of saving time.

“Although they may seem convenient, and often claim to be healthy, processed foods can have significantly higher level of saturated fat, salt and sugar as well as being low in vital nutrients.

“A simple piece of fresh fruit, vegie sticks and a sandwich are still the best way to fill a lunchbox. Packets and processed foods are simply not necessary and not as good,” she said.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend children have up to two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables every day to maintain good health and physical development.

Daily servings from the grains (cereals, bread, pasta, rice etc.), protein (lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs) and dairy food groups (reduced fat milk, yoghurt, cheese or alternatives) are also advised.

Children should also be encouraged to drink plenty of water, instead of sugary drinks such as cordials, sports drinks, fruit drinks and soft drinks.

Dr Littlewood offered the following simple lunchbox ideas to help parents to make more nutritious choices for their children.

• vegetable sticks like capsicum, celery, cucumber and carrot paired with a vegetable-based dip (such as guacamole, hummus, eggplant and salsa or cottage cheese) • a fresh colourful salad (cut to finger size for easy eating)

• wraps (filled with lean meat such as diced chicken, turkey slices, reduced fat cheese or tinned fish or egg and plenty of salad vegetables) • sushi rolls or rice-paper rolls (with fresh fillings rather than tempura or fried options)

• home-made muffins or slices with added fruit or vegetables

• reduced-fat cubed cheese or cheese sticks

• air-popped popcorn

• pikelets – sweet or savoury are good

• hard-boiled egg

• a small tin of baked beans

• a tub of yoghurt or custard or a carton of milk (choose reduced fat varieties) ensure a full water bottle is packed in their school bags every day

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Cont..

Boyd Mclean / Principal -

Kilkivan State School � 6 Council Street / Kilkivan Qld

4600 ℡ 5487 3333 | �bvmac0@eq.edu.au

Curriculum at Home

Units of measurement Quite a few of the grades are being assessed on Units of Measurement this term.

Therefore, this week we are looking at the 7 base metric units.

The 7 Base Metric Units The metric system is the main system of measurement units used in mathematics and science. They are

measurements of length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, amount of a substance, and luminous intensity.

Length: Meter (m) The meter is the metric unit of length.

Mass: Kilogram (kg) The kilogram is the metric unit of mass.

• Time: Second (s) The basic unit of time is the second.

Electric current: Ampere (A) The basic unit of electric current is the ampere.

• Temperature: Kelvin (K) The Kelvin is the unit of thermodynamic temperature.

• Amount of a Substance: Mole (mol) The mole is defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many

entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon-12.

• Luminous Intensity: candela (cd) The unit of luminous intensity, or light, is the candela.

These definitions are actually methods to realise the unit. Each realisation was created with a unique, sound

theoretical base to generate reproducible and accurate results.

I have provided some conversion charts for you (these were also put up on the hub) to assist when converting from

one unit to another. Students can use these charts to practice conversions at home (some year levels will be

assessed on their ability to convert units of measurement).

Thank you

Rachel Bainbridge - P/1 Teacher

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Cont..

OFFICE NEWS

CENTREPAY We now have our Centrepay Number : 555085617 B For families that wish to have your child's Student Resource Scheme or future camps deducted directly out of your fortnightly Centrelink Payments. Forms are available from the office or you can set this up directly on the Centrelink Website, using the Centrepay Number. If you do not have internet access you can call into the Centrelink Office and set this up in person. LOST PROPERTY Every Wednesday afternoon the lost property is put out for you to collect, so please come along to parade and also check for any lost belongings. NEWSLETTER EMAILED If you would prefer your newsletter emailed to you, please send me a email with the email address you would like it sent to: acent3@eq.edu.au Thank you - Karen & Angie

Positive Behaviours for Learning Schoolwide Focus for week - 7 & 8

Expectation - I AM RESPECTFUL Lessons on how self respect and self worth is so important. WHAT IT: Feels like - being safe, being respected by others, happiness inside Sounds like - positive ‘I’ talk, people learning Looks like - in uniform, happy person, learning happening

The Year 3 - 6 Currimundi Camp is fast approaching, so please be mindful that the full payment is due by Friday 13th September. Notes will be sent home today requesting additional information if required. Please fill in all forms and return ASAP. Thank you! Miss Mawhinney Year 6 Teacher

ASSESSMENT CALENDARS

Year 7

Year 8 CAMP NEWS

WK

Subject Details

8 Drama Perform a devised drama (in class)

Japanese Our local community presentations

Science Assessment

9 FRIDAY - HPV

Ag Science Research Assessment Task Due (Plants for food and health)

Drama Short Written response to devised drama (in class)

PE Practical Assessment

Maths Exam-Angles and Linear equations

10 CANBERRA TRIP

WK

Subject Details

7 Food Technology Indian Curry Practical Cooking

English Check Date: Talking About My Generation task

8 Drama Perform a devised drama

Japanese Meal Discussion Group Performance

Food Technology Sweet and Sour Pork Practical Cooking

Geography Written Exam – Managing coastal envi-ronments

Science Assessment-Energy

9 TUESDAY - BORUMBA DAM CANOE PRE VISIT DAY

FRIDAY - HPV

English Due Date: Talking About My Generation exam

PE Practical Assessment

Maths Unit 5&6 Exam

Drama Short written response to devised drama

10 CANBERRA TRIP

WK

Subject Details

7 Food Science Mediterranean Risotto English Check date: The Write Stuff task 8 Food Science Raspberry, Almond & Sour Cream Cake

Practical Cooking Geography Written Exam - Evaluating strategies for the

Murray- Darling Basin

Year 9

ASSESSMENT CALENDARS Cont...

Tennis Coaching Hot Shots

From Friday August 23rd until the end of the school term lessons will continue at a cost of $10/week / 1 child, $15/ week 2 children and $20/week for 3 or more children in the same family until the end of the school term. Loan racquets available each week. Fun and prizes for all participants. For more information phone: Brett Cottrill 0417 746 795

9 TUESDAY - BORUMBA DAM CANOE PRE VISIT DAY

FRIDAY - HPV

PE Practical Assessment

Phys Rec Basketball Practical

Phys Rec Basketball Theory Due

English Due Date: The Write Stuff exam

Science Unit 6 Assessment: Analysing ecosystem changes

Maths Unit 5&6 Exam 10 CANBERRA TRIP

Year 9

Year 10

WK

Subject Details

7 Food Science Mediterranean Risotto 8 Food Science Raspberry, Almond & Sour Cream Cake

Practical Cooking English Check Date: The Written Word task

9 FRIDAY - HPV

PE Practical Assessment

Geography Improving the wellbeing of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

English Due date: The Written Word exam

Phys Rec Basketball Theory

Phys Rec Basketball Practical

Maths Unit 5&6 Exam

Science Unit 5&6 Assessment: Air-dropped rescue package investigation

10 CANBERRA TRIP

TENNIS COACHING

CHAPPY CHAT

This week we had a visitor, Zana from World Vision, come to Kilkivan School. She did a workshop at lunchtime with interested students and teachers about the upcoming Backpack Challenge. The students are keen to do the Challenge, where they will experience what it is like to live out of their backpack for a weekend. This will help them understand some of the difficulties faced by people who are displaced from their homes and become refugees in a neighbouring country. Students will raise much needed funds, which World Vision will use to provide Child-friendly Spaces and education for children in refugee camps. Any questions about supporting our students with this worthy cause, can be directed to Chappy Janelle Allen or Helen Geri. Watch this space for dates...

Congratulations to all students that received certificates, to the Lahiff family for winning the Makita Radio Raffle and to Wyatt, Somma and Kate for winning the $5 tuckshop vouchers!

Photo Gallery

Book Week Photos

Book Week Winners

Congratulations to the students that won Best Dressed for Book Week 2019 - Bryson - Woody Bianca - Corolines Other Aunt Hailey & Sophie - Thing 1 & Thing 2 Wyatt - Raphael Lily - Mother Duck Kali - Fantastic Mr Fox

Movie Night

Friday 30th August Highschool 5pm - 8:30pm Primary 5:45pm - 8:30pm

P-2: Ralph Breaks the Internet

(Prep room)

3-6: Dumbo

(Miss Wiggins’ room)

7-10: Avengers Endgame

(Home Ec room)

Food & Drinks to Purchase

Entry: $2 Lollies: $1

Popcorn: 50c Sold in intermission:

Milo: $1 Homemade Biscuit: $1

Movie Night

TOPIC: Murray Darling Basin (MDB).

‘Biomes and Food Security’

End of lesson ‘Check Out’ responses…

What’s Happening in Yr 9 Geography

Bianca - MDB runs through five

states QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and SA.

Grant - 40%of Australia’s food

comes from the MDB.

Justin - The longest river in the

MDB system is the Darling

River.

Melissa - South Australia has the

lowest rainfall and this is where the

mouth of the Murray meets the sea.

D’Arcy - South Australia suffers the

worse effects of water quality in the

MDB and they have ‘hard water’.

Jesse - The Murray Darling

Basin Authority was formed to

manage the water as an entity over

the five states.

Lucas - 50% of Australia’s

irrigated land is within the MDB.

Jakob – The problem with the MDB

is that rainfall is unreliable and only

6% of Australia’s rain falls in this

system.

Prep Orientation day 2020