Bright Sparks Well this term certainly went off with a bang! We had a well deserved celebration after all the hard work that students and teachers put into achieving the results in the reports. Well done everyone.

In our final week we took the students to the Opera House for a production of Wilde Creatures. This was an exciting performance with lots of great acting and music. The train trip there and back is also really exciting for the children. Although it was a long day it was very stimulating and Year 2 wrote some great reviews.

This month we have been learning about the winter solstice and taking note of the long nights. To mark this turning point in the year

the P&C held a winter solstice party with a disco and hula hoop show. The children had heaps of fun and I heard many saying ‘it was the best night ever’. I was a very popular principal the next morning but I have to share the glory with the teachers who

stayed back late and the parents who helped to make it fantastic. Thank you to everyone involved. There were a lot of budding hula hoopers on the playground the next day :-) Meanwhile Rainbows have been busy getting sorted with colours and patterns. Pictures on p14. They certainly look ready for ‘big school’ next year. On the last Friday this term they joined the infants for dancing and loved every minute. We look forward to having fun with them during Transition in Term 4.

Underpinning our action packed final week of Term 2 was the marking of NAIDOC week. The children participated in a ‘round robin’ of activities and celebrated our indigenous heritage with

face painting and music. See the artwork they produced on p6&7. This term we also celebrated a wedding. Miss Wood became Mrs King during a lovely ceremony in the Gold Coast hinterland. Lots of the AWIS staff attended and all our dancing practice came in handy. Congratulations to both Ben and Lee on a very beautiful union and

we wish you all the best for your future together. I hope everyone has a relaxing holiday and I would usually say at this time of the year “stay warm” but as I write it feels like summer. I’m sure it won’t last though. See you next term. Stay safe.

Vanda Quinn

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K Blue Phillip: Great work with number and counting Leah: Writing a sentence independently Ingaa: Working independently with Phonics work Jada: Great Math work about Area Neola: Great effort in sounding out letters Kenyon: Showing great enthusiasm during music Bujmaa: Perseverance with her sight words Khuslen: Demonstrating resilience in class Valentina: Improvement in writing independently Betty: Being an enthusiastic learner Aaliya: Always taking pride in her work Todo: Trying her hardest in Math

1 Yellow Sodoo: Great understanding of the Oxygen Cycle George: Artistic abilities Lilly: Describing features of 2D shapes Nomin: Enthusiastic attitude towards writing Ehan: Improved listening in class Jawad: Being a great class leader Amir: Enthusiastic attitude towards cricket Yusuf: Sharing knowledge in social skills Tselmuun: Co-operative play in Math games Hassan: Creating a great shelter in Science Anir: Hard work and enthusiasm in Music lessons Ruby: Being a respectful member

1 Purple Joao: For excellent work in Maths Abdul: For being a sensational writer Ethan: For being a good friend Ayah: Always working super hard in Maths Sarangoo: Sensational reading results Layla: Amazing spelling results every week Yesukhei: Being a good friend Enny: Making a fantastic collage Engi: Respecting her classmates and teacher Abdul: Contributing to class discussions Erdenetuya: Improvement in Reading Layla: Always being on task

AWARDS

2 Green Nour: Working hard to learn new Math concepts Anand: Working well in class and trying her best Mia: Being responsible and working well in class Ayah: Producing lovely artworks Daniel: Being responsible and hardworking Youseff: Clever Cricket skills in Sport Ethan: Contribution to whole class activities Camilia: Commitment to learning Khangai: Reading progress Fatima H: Producing beautiful artwork Ethan: Playing fairly and co-operatively Tselmeg: Taking care with handwriting

K Red Aniruun: Trying hard to complete her Mathletics Suld: Very neat handwriting Ali E: Logging on & completing tasks in computer Gegee: Great participation during Music Natalia: Recognising her letter sounds Emujin: Thorough and consistent work in class Bella: Working well in a group setting Bon: Reading enthusiastically Aniruun: Always participating in class discussion Giuliana: Enthusiastic singing during music Lenny: Participating in group discussions Indra: Always being a good friend

K Pink Hassan: Participating in class discussions Sandy: Recognising some mathematical patterns Ruby: Recognising some of her sight words Dodo: Careful listening Sawson: Good pattern work in Math Dulguun: Identifying some 2D shapes Caitlin: Identifying some 2D shapes Hussien: Great participation in class discussions Jayden: Great illustrations with sentence writing Moojig: Participating in cricket Tulga: Identifying some sight words Charlize: Contributing to class discussions

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Jellybeans Nayla: Welcome to Preschool Khaliun: Welcome to Preschool Ebi: Singing beautifully Ujin: Helping to pack away Mohammad: Playing nicely Ashid-Munkh: Speaking English confidently Suldee: Participating in drumming Tselmeg: Creative dance moves Lilly: Following directions Unku: Beautiful dancing Mikaela: Playing nicely with friends John: Showing interest in colour mixing

Rainbows Zeinab H: Clever retelling a story Tytus: Clever pattern work Nour: Lovely pasting work Borgil: Welcome to Preschool Ayah: Participating in lots of activities Adam: Playing with new friends Alisha: Beautiful artwork Anujin: Clever pattern work Ali J: A lovely EID card Mohammed A: Learning to write his name Abbas: Making friends at preschool Zeinab S: Always being a great listener

Crunch and Sip Awards

Caitlin W Ali (R) John (J) Aanandita

Zoara Nina Jack Ali J

Unku James Temuulen (R)

Nomin M Nour E Abbas Jacobi

Aliyah (R) Joao Vitor Billy Egshiglen (J)

Sarah Margad Areeba Chingun

Zeinab B(J) Ethan T Abbas (R) Hussein M

Bodi Ali F Dylan Enny

SOCIAL SKILL AWARDS

Sukhtulga Fatima H Laila E

Anand Lamis Chingun

Aanandita Sodoo Erdenetuya

Valentina James Billy

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June Birthdays……

Erkhembileg(J) Khulangoo(J) Naranbilguun(J)

Amari(R) Nandin(R) Temuulen(R)

Jada(KB) Abbas(KB) Valentina(KB)

Tulga(KP) Ethan(KP) Ali E(KR)

Hassan(!Y) Nomin (!Y) Zahraa(2G)

Nomin(2G) Tom Jake(2G)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

BOOK AWARDS

Amir Nour E Jack Anand Caitlin G Zara Gegee Sawson Jacobi Ali J Hassan B Laila E Nour M Nomin Z Giuliana Abdul Hamid Nomin M Sukhtulga Abbas E Aanandita Billy Hussein J Ali J Jayden Amir Lamis Ethan T Ayah D

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BECOMING MRS KING

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NAIDOC WEEK

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NAIDOC WEEK

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Mid Winter Fun

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Mid Winter Fun

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Mid Winter Fun

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Mid Winter Fun

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WILDE CREATURES

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WILDE CREATURES

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GETTING SORTED

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ENROLLING NOW FOR KINDERGARTEN 2019

If your child turns 5 before July 31st 2019 it is now time to enrol in Kindergarten for

2019.

Please contact our office for an enrolment form and book in for our

Transition Program (see above).

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