Principal Elizabeth Cumming

HOC Liz Gundry

Administration Sue Heit Jess Scanlan

Uniform Shop NB Inspirations 4168 9013 February 16 Meet and Greet 19 Student leader investiture 26 Bully Zero School visit March 2 Swimming carnival 10 Proston Show 14 School Photos 27 Easter Hat Parade 27 Parent/Teacher Interviews 29 Cross Country 31 CWA Easter Parade (Dates in italics are community events)

Principal’s Report With Week Four nearly over, we are nearly half way through the term. Teachers have been working hard with students. Some of the great work is in this, and the last newsletter. The teachers have also been doing some learning, from Reading to First Aid! Please make sure you take the time to read what learning is occurring across this school. Hot Weather What a humid way for summer to continue! With extended periods of high temperatures and high humidity, we encourage all parents to send their students with water bottles that can be refilled throughout the day. Please remember that our school follows a ‘NO HAT NO PLAY’ policy. If your child does not have a school hat, please see the office and purchase a reversible school hat or purchase a bottle green hat elsewhere. Meet and Greet The Meet and Greet event will be held on Friday the 16th of February. This is an opportunity for members of the school community and the greater Proston Community to come and meet many of the Proston State School staff, as well as the new faces. The event starts at 3pm at the School Pool. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Swimming Carnival The swimming carnival will held on Friday the 2nd of March. We encourage all parents to come and cheer their children on, and all students to participate to earn points for their house. A program of events will be sent out before the event. There will be food available on the day as well as juice poppers and water bottles. Regards, Elizabeth Cumming Principal

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2018 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 15

PROSTON STATE SCHOOL P: (07) 4169 4333 94Rodney Street P&C Association Meeting will be the second Wednesday of

F: (07) 4169 4300 Proston, each month at 3:15pm in the school library. All welcome!

www.prostonss.eq.edu.au QLD 4613

Prep News Our amazing Preps have settled in to their class routines so well that when Mrs Jones fell ill, they were able to tell Miss Gill and Mrs Hancock all about what they need to do and when. The Preps have continued to progress with their literacy rotations, maths, science, health and other subject areas. Great job Preps! Also this week we celebrated two birthdays! The two birthday boys were excited about being able to share birthday cake with their friends. Thank you to their parents for letting us all share their special day and for letting us know in advance. Miss Gill

Year 1 News Year 1 students have been very busy in the classroom. In the mornings we have been practising writing our letters very neatly. To do this, we make sure we are sitting up straight with our chairs tucked in and we hold our pencils properly. Mrs Amery

Chappy’s Chat Hello again Proston With this warm weather it is important to ensure students have plenty of cool water to drink and a frozen container in the lunch box helps to keep food cool and fresh too. Over this Term, I will share some simple, money- saving, healthy-eating, lunch box ideas. This food is healthier and at less cost, than the pre-packaged packets available at the supermarket. Keep an eye on this space. Here is an easy lunch box idea that you might like to try. There are 3 easy steps to this recipe. Don’t forget to put aside some special time with your child each day, if possible, to talk with them. My own children liked to tell me about their day at bed time. I think it may have been an excuse not to go to sleep at night. Making an opportunity for children to express their feelings about their day, is a great way to build relationship with them. It also builds resilience and gives them strategies on how to handle situations that are new to them. Till next time, have a great week. CHAPPY JANELLE

Tuckshop Tuckshop will be held on Tuesday & Friday from Week 3. Menus were sent home earlier this term. Please contact the office if you need another menu.

School Banking School Banking Day is Thursday. Information leaflets were sent home earlier this week. Contact the school if you did not receive one.

MEXICAN BENTO BOX Method: Step 1 Make Mexican meatballs: Preheat oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine 200g chicken mince, 2 tbsp mild salsa, 2 tsp taco seasoning, 2 tsp fresh chopped herbs and ¼ cup packaged breadcrumbs in a bowl. Roll into 24 balls. Place on tray. Spray with oil. Bake meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Step 2 Make Tortilla corn chips (or use regular corn chips instead.) Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place 2 tortillas on tray. Spray with oil. Sprinkle with seasoning. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Cool on tray. Cut into triangles. Step 3 Mash 1/2 avocado and 2 tsp lime juice in a bowl. Place in small container with lid. Combine 3 chopped cherry tomato, red kidney beans and shredded cheese in a small bowl. Pack tomato mixture, 6 meatballs, corn chips and avocado into lunchboxes. Refrigerate. Happy, healthy eating.

Proston Parents & Citizens Association P&C meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month during the school term at 3:15pm at the school library. Bring your ideas, skills and time to help raise money for our children. All parents and community members are welcome. Karen Fisher P&C President 41689669

School Photos School Photos will be taken on March 14. Envelopes and information will be sent home soon.

Year 3/4 News The Year 3/4 class have settled in and are working well. They are excited about our imminent investigations into erosion and growing plants.

Does your child require medication during school hours?

If your child requires medication while at school, please visit the school’s office to obtain relevant authorisation forms. You will also need to provide prescription-labelled medication in the original packaging with clear directions for its use. Find out more at the Department of Education website.

TAFE Certificate II in Rural Operations Students in the TAFE course have been studying effective workplace practices with their facilitator Maree Langton. They will be learning about various jobs in the rural industry, communication skills, other industry job skills, employment terms and conditions, safety, work productivity and work quality.

Year 7 Science Students have been identifying and classifying pure substances and mixtures in preparation for their Investigation of Separation Techniques. Mr Amery

Year 10 Science Students investigated the displacement, velocity and acceleration of their prized eggs which were carefully wrapped in newspaper and launched from the secondary balcony. All eggs survived the drop, before being splattered to rest on the oval. Mr Amery

Year 8 Science The Year 8s have been taking a test to get their Bunsen burner licences. Despite the incredible heat in the lab today, we donned lab coats and safety glasses and safely lit Bunsen burners in pairs. Miss Ridgewell

Proston Swimming Pool Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics will be held at 3.45pm on Wednesdays, starting on February 7. Operation Hours: Mon – Fri: 6-8am & 3-6pm Sat/Sun/Holidays: 1-5pm P: 4168 9132 or 0437 373 577

Star News It has been my delight to teach Haiku this term. Students have learnt how to use 5 syllables, 7 syllables and 5 syllables in the traditional form of Japanese poetry about nature. Check out our amazing poets! Mrs Holland

River By Kynan The river is cool Two lizards are swimming deep The big Lizard came

Summer By Trent Summer is very hot I love to swim in summer Lizards swim to now

Leaf By Mia I have a green leaf The leaf is on a big tree The leaf hits the ground

Spring By Michael Spring is wonderful It’s the sweetest in the world It’s the cooler month

Rain By Tyson Rain is fun for me I like to play in the rain The rain makes me cold

Snow By Tessa The snow is playful Soft and silent hits the ground Snow is really wet

Sun By Noah The sun is very hot Lizard likes to lie in sun The sun makes me sweat

Rain By Trinity Rain is beautiflul Rain is hot and cold, too nice Rain is wet and cold

Winter By Miranda Winter is nice, cold I like the wind in winter I like to feel frost

Wind By Katie Wind is like winter It blows in every season Wind messes my hair

Sky By Summer Looking at the sky I am looking a the sky The sky is too blue

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