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WAVELL HEIGHTS STATE SCHOOL: Newsletter

11 September 2019 Our Vision:

Every Student Matters

2019 School Improvement Agenda To improve student outcomes in reading and writing by using feedback and student goal setting.

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Dear Parents and Carers, 2019 Musical – Rock Bottom We are excited to present our Musical ‘Rock Bottom’ this Saturday 14 September. Show 1 is at 12:30pm and Show 2 is at 5:30pm. The cast and crew of the musical have been working tirelessly rehearsing at both after school and on weekends, to prepare a wonderful show under the direction and guidance of Miss Jacqui Wright. Further details can be found on our Facebook page and further on in this newsletter. Minore Street footpath works Just a reminder that Brisbane City Council will be improving the foot path on Minore Street from Calga Street to Lurnea Street during the school holidays from Monday September 23 to Friday October 4 between 6:30am – 4:00pm. The works will involve the installation of a concrete foot path on the grassed verge behind the oval fence line on the western side of Minore Street (indicated in the red on the map). The new concrete foot path will join into the existing concrete foot path along Minore Street. NAPLAN Last week we sent home the student NAPLAN reports. Individually the students performed better than or as we would have expected. We have had continued improvement across a number of areas, and students can be proud of their efforts in engaging with the testing online this year. As a school we focus on the whole journey of students and these point-in-time tests are a reflection tool for us as an organisation to check on each year levels’ milestones from Prep to Year 6. The table to the right indicates the areas where we outperformed students across the nation. Premier’s Coding Challenge This year we participated in the Premier’s Coding Challenge. Mr Clough worked with four teams to create interactive and innovative digital applications to raise awareness of cybersafety and help Queenslanders by providing tips to improve their cybersafety. The students learnt about and created their entry using the ‘Scratch’ coding program.

Holidays Next Friday 20 September is the last day of the term. I want to thank the work of our teachers and all our staff for the dedication they show to our students every day. Everyone have a restful holiday. If you are around during the holidays, please keep an eye on our school and contact School Watch on 131788 to report any behaviour that you think is suspicious. Term 4 resumes on Tuesday 8 October.

Regards, Graham Rickuss

Areas of outperformance � Year 3 Writing - average mark for the writing task. � Year 3 Writing – the number of students achieving in the top two bands �Year 3 Spelling - the number of students achieving in the top two bands �Year 3 Numeracy - the number of students achieving the National Minimum Standard


2019 Calendar

September 2019

11 Musical Technical Rehearsal

13 Parade run by 3B

14 Musical performances 12:30pm and 5:30pm

16–19

Year 5 and 6 Camp at Runaway Bay. Remaining students have a program at school.

18 Yr 1 Planetarium Trip

19 Up Late at the Library 6pm to 7pm.

20 Parade run by 4C 20 Last Day of term October 2019

8 First Day of term 4 Note this is a Tuesday.

11 Gala Day 1

15 P and C Meeting in the library start at 6pm

18 Gala Day 2 18 Parade run by 3A 21 Student Free Day 25 Parade run by 4B 25 Gala Day 3

30 Beats Alive – whole school incursion

30

Prep Information Evening for 2020 in the library starting at 6pm *Note new date*

November 2019 1 Parade run by 2C

5 Prep excursion to Nudgee Beach.

7 Student Council Vinnie’s Hamper Appeal week 1

8 Parade run by 6A

14 Prep 2020 Orientation 9:30 – 11:00

14 Student Council Vinnie’s Hamper Appeal week 2

15 Parade run by Prep A

15 P&C Fundraiser Colour Explosion Fun Run

22 Sport Parade

From the Deputy Principal Teacher Aide Day Last week we celebrated the other part of our support staff, our wonderful Teacher Aides. Our team of highly accomplished support staff are to be acknowledged for the work they do to support learning outcomes for all of our students. We thank them all for the valued contribution they make to our school.

If you see Mrs Westbrook, Mrs Levine, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Wighton, Mrs Madgics, Ms Orchard, Mrs Lopez, Mrs Kirk, Mrs Foad, Mrs Olsen, Mr Martin, Mrs Aldridge, Mrs Parker please say a big thank you to them for the care and support they provide each and every day to your child/ren.

Wavell State High School – Year 7 2020 Parent Info rmation Night For students enrolled to attend Wavell State High School in 2020, there is a Year 7 parent information night at the high school on Monday 16 September 7pm. It is important that all parents attend to hear the information that is vital for the transition into Year 7. Year 5/6 Camp Week 10 (Monday-Thursday) Students in Years 5 and 6 will be attending camp at Runaway Bay from Monday 16 September to Thursday 19 September. Please remember the bus has a clear departure time and students must be at school no later than, 7:30am . If your child has returned a medication form, please hand the required medication to Mrs Lindley. It is an expectation that students will display exceptional behaviour whilst at camp. This includes following all given instructions and being respectful to our school staff and the camp staff. Please ensure you discuss this with your child. Any misconduct that occurs may result in students being sent home. We thank the staff attending, Mr Kurtz, Mrs Harris, Mrs Lanzon, Mr Clough, Mrs Lindley and Mrs Down for giving up their personal time to provide our students with this opportunity. Arrangements have been made for students in Years 5 and 6, not attending camp next week. Students will join together into one class with Mrs Jack. If your child will be absent during this week, it is important that you continue to ring the absence line or advise the school office. Prep 2020 Parent Information Evening- Date change! Please note there has been a change to date of our second Prep Information Evening for 2020 enrolments. It will now be held on Wednesday 30 October from 6.00-7.00pm, in the library. Children who turn 5 by 30 June 2018 are eligible to enrol in Prep. Student Success Congratulations to Jacob in 4C who has been selected in the Queensland Futsal Indoor Soccer Team. We wish him well as he progresses to the next competition. Regards, Edna Galea


Merit Awards Congratulations to the following students that received a certificate on parade.

Library News This week and next week, we are exploring the wonderful work of the very imaginative Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl Day is celebrated worldwide on his birthday, the 13th of September.

Come along to the library and make yourself some BFG ears, BFG dream catcher and dream jar, a peach (not a giant one), headbands, design your own chocolate bar and mix up some marvellous medicine like George.

Up Late at the Library

As part of Australian Reading Hour on Thursday the 19 th of September , the library will be open late! Come in and enjoy a bedtime story with the whole family from 6pm-7pm . As part of this night, we will be holding a Book Swap. Bring along your ‘gently’ used book to swap for another book.

Dig under your bed, to the back of your bookshelf and to the bottom of your cupboard for a book you have finished reading. Please ensure your book is in good condition – no missing pages, torn pages, drawings or water damage. When you bring your old book to the Library, you will be able to swap it for some fresh, exciting reading material!

Get Caught Reading!

Once again, we are challenging everybody to “get caught reading” somewhere over the holidays. Think of somewhere unusual or interesting to read your favourite book. Take a photo of the best reading spot you can find. We will display them back at school in the library. Email your photo to Mrs Fall at: [email protected] or bring in a printed copy. Don’t forget to include your name, class and the location of your reading spot.

A reminder that students are welcome to come to the library to borrow before school each morning from 8:15am. If you have any questions regarding the library, please contact me by email at [email protected].

Mrs Melissa Fall

Parade September 6

Radin Prep A

Amber Prep B

Marley Prep C

Aram 2A

Abigail 2B

Levi 2C

Harrison 3A

Lexana 3B

Rory 4B

Blake 4C

Zan 5A

Charlotte 6A

6A Arts

Vocal Group Singfest

Parade August 30

Jeffrey Prep C

Harrison 1A

Matilda 1B

Ryan 1C

Surilli 2A

Tiffany 2B

Mattaeus 2C

Meredith-Arthur 3C

Aye 4A

Thor 4B

Naomi 4C

JC 5A

Henry 5B

Rafael 6A

Prep B Arts


Behaviour at Wavell Heights SS In our final weeks of the term, our behaviour focus will stem from the whole school rules; Be A Learner/ Be Responsible.

Week 9 – Be a Learner/ Be Responsible – Being a good (and active) listener

Week 10 - Own class focus – teachers will choose a rule from the term that they believe their class needs additional teaching time on.

As we come to the end of the term, it is important that students stay focused and use their active listening skills at all times. Listening is an important component of learning. A student’s ability to actively listen has a major impact on building the communication skills needed both inside and outside of the classroom. Active listening means giving full attention to the speaker and trying to understand the complete message being sent.

Active listening requires whole body involvement: • Eyes: to look at the person talking • Ears: to hear what is being said • Mouth: by remaining quiet • Hands: by keeping them by his/her side or in lap • Feet: by placing them on the floor and keeping them still • Body: by facing the speaker or sitting in the chair • Brain: to think about what the speaker is saying • Heart: to care about what the speaker talks about • We cannot wait to spot our learners using their active listening skills in the classrooms and with peers.

Musical

MUSICAL TICKETS

PRE-SALE

On now!

WHEN: Tickets on sale from Monday 26 August until SOLD OUT

WHERE: Tickets on sale from the SCHOOL OFFICE

COST: Adults $15, School age children $5, (under 5 free)

HOW: You can purchase with CASH or EFTPOS

WHAT: When purchasing tickets, please know which show you are attending – either Show 1 - 12.30pm or Show 2 –

5.30pm. All students perform both shows.

NOTE: Tickets will be numbered, however, at the shows there won’t be numbered seats. At each musical show there

will be a line for people with pre-sale tickets and a line for people needing to purchase tickets.

Tickets will be available at the shows 1 hour prior to the show IF they are not SOLD OUT prior. (Cash only)

TICKETS WILL NOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED!


P and C Update

We are currently in a good financial position thanks to your support and the work that Allison has done as Treasurer. Our new secretary, Rachel has been getting a great understanding of the role and how important it is when running a P&C. Thank you to Allison and Rachel for the work that they have been doing to keep the P&C running smoothly.

Father’s Day raffle Thank you to the school community for supporting this raffle and to parents, Dr Lynham and Mr Allen for their donations. We raised just over $700. The prize winners were: 1st Georgie L, 2nd Ada M, 3rd Brad H, 4th Manya M. The most tickets sold prize went to the Marriott family.

Tea Towels for Christmas/Presents We are organising an amazing present idea for Christmas or any other special events. Your child’s artwork or any artwork can be printed in full colour on premium 100% white cotton tea towels. Notes have gone home, orders, artwork and payments are due back to the office 20th September 2019.

Tuckshop news We thank the volunteers who have been working with Carmel delivering delicious meals to the students. We appreciate your hard work for the students. We are having a special Tuckshop Treat day on Friday 13 September. Carmel is happy to have any help during the day. A reminder there are two ways to order online through www.quickcliq.com.au (preferred) or orders can be made in the morning at the tuckshop.

Containers for change We have a containers for change code C10009815 we would appreciate your support with recycling. To donate the money from your containers the process is: 1. Collect containers (best to get a bag full so you can use bag drop that takes 2 minutes) 2. Go to nearest container refund centre. The closest one to Wavell is Tomera Recycling Centre 1A/428 Bilsen Rd Geebung. (Near the corner of Robinson Rd East down from Sunshine station) 3. Do a bag drop. Fill in name Wavell Heights State School P&C and code C10009815 and your phone number. 4. Walk out feeling great that you've reduced the amount of landfill, recycled and helped the school.


Entertainment Book Please return or book or make a payment. You can order online your online version at https://www.entbook.com.au/222364e

Brekkie Buddies On Tuesday and Wednesday morning 8 - 8:30am near the hall. Breakfast for students who need it. Tuesday morning is cereal only.

Wavell Wake Up Coffee Shop Open from 8.30 - until the end of parade on Fridays this term! Coffee can be purchased in the area near the hall.

Uniform shop P&C uniforms are currently recruiting a uniform shop manager. (see advert right) The uniform manager will be an employee of P&C Uniforms, they will have a close relationship with the P&C executive as required.

OPENING HOURS Monday morning 8-9.30 am.

We have a new online ordering platform www.whssuniformshop.com.au you can no longer order through quickcliq for uniforms. Orders will still be sent to students in class on a Monday.

Our Uniform Shop is currently out of stock on the following items (right). We apologise for any inconvenience this causes, and we are expecting our main order to arrive November this year. In the meantime, we ask that parents continue to donate items to the second-hand pool at the Office or on Friday mornings.

In urgent situations, appointments can be made by contacting us through [email protected] or through the office.

Second hand uniforms Are sold from Wavell Wake Up Coffee in front of the hall Friday morning from 8.30am until the end of parade NOT at the uniform shop. We recently received some royal blue girls pants in sizes 4 - 10. We will be selling these for $2 from the Wavell Wake Up.

School Run4Fun Colour Explosion –15 November We will be sending home information at the beginning of term 4.

P&C meeting Schedule for 2019: Next meeting is Tues day 15 October at 6pm in the library.

15 October 2019 19 November 2019 11 February 2020 Annual General Meeting

Thanks for your support. Thank you. Aaron, Allison and Rachel [email protected]

Did you know we have a Facebook page you can follow us and keep up to date with the latest P&C news https://www.facebook.com/Wavell-Heights-State-School-PC-Association-178545506101338/

Size Style Due date for new stock 2 Boys Everyday shirt November 8 Boys Everyday shirt November 10 Boys Everyday shirt November 12 Boys Everyday shirt November 16 Boys Everyday shirt November 18 Boys Everyday shirt November 8 Girls Everyday shirt November 10 Girls Everyday shirt November 2 Everyday shorts November 4 Fleece Jacket Winter 2020 2 Sports Polo shirt November 8 Girls Skorts November 14 Dress November


Community News

Free dental check-ups and treatment available

Metro North Hospital and Health Service provides free oral health care to eligible Queensland residents and Medicare Card Holders including:

• All students 4 years of age through to year 10

• Students in years 11 and 12 who have a current Centrelink Card,

Healthcare Card or Pension Card

• All 2-17 year olds who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). To check your eligibility visit the website at www.my.gov.au or phone 132011

• All 0-3 year olds whose parents have a current Centrelink Card, Health Care Card or Pension Card

The Oral Health team providing the service consists of a Dentist, Dental/Oral Health Therapists, and Dental Assistants. Most clinical procedures will be carried out by a Dental or Oral Health Therapist.

Examinations will soon be offered to students with surnames ranging from O to Z. These will be conducted in the Dental Van located at Wavell Heights State School. Please return your Medical Consent form to Wavell H eights State School office and you will be contacted for an appo intment. A parent/legal guardian must attend the examination appointment. This is so that you can be involved in making decisions about your child’s oral health care and discuss any issues that may be of concern.

Please remember to bring your child’s Medicare Card to every appointment.

WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR SECONDARY Parent Information Evening Year 7 - 2020 Monday 16 September 2019 Commencing at 7:00pm Assembly Hall Telopia Avenue, Wavell Heights

2020 Enrolment Applications are due now For further details, please contact the Enrolment Officer, Ms Lock on 3350 0328


YMCA Active Youth Information

Location: YMCA Bowen Hills, 95 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills

Times: Tuesday and Thursdays

8 – 11 years: 3:30pm to 4:15pm

12 – 16 years: 4:15pm to 5:00pm

Contact: 3851 8800

Email: [email protected]

“Learning to Train” – Ages 8 to 11

Every young athlete started somewhere!

Learn to move safely and effectively, while getting stronger and faster!

Create the best foundation for any sport with:

2 x weekly group training classes

Tuesday & Thursday 3:30pm-4:15pm

- Cardio and body weight based exercises

- Gymnastics-themed classes at select sites

- Supervision by a fully qualified personal trainer

- Gym induction for the easiest, safest transition to a lifetime of exercise!

“Training to Train” –Ages 12 to 16 years

Choose body-confidence over body-consciousness!

Getting started in fitness can be intimidating, and though we dare not admit it, our teens are no strangers to

locker-room talk!

Say bye to self-consciousness and support your child through their Instagram years by giving them access to:

2 x weekly group training classes

Tuesday & Thursday 4:15pm-5pm

- Supervision by a fully qualified personal trainer

- Cardio, free weights, and functional training

- Access to the gym facilities outside of scheduled group training as per the YMCA's age policy.

- Support, guidance, and education for the best chance of success

- Gym induction for the easiest, safest transition to a lifetime of exercise!

Active Youth Terms and Conditions

Learning to Train: $5.95 per week per person

Training to Train $12.95 per week per person

• First session free.

• After the first session: 12-week commitment.

• Cancellation fee within the first 12 weeks is $50. None after 12 weeks.

• 2 Week suspension per 12-week block allowed.

• Learning to Train age group 8 – 11 years old.

• Learning to Train age group are not permitted on the gym floor or participate in our regular group

fitness classes.

• Training to Train age group 12 – 16 years old.

• Training to Train age group are not permitted to use the gym floor or participate in regular group

fitness classes to when they commence the program. Approval must be sought from our Active Youth

staff.

• Parents are not allowed to accompany their child while the session is in progress. If parents hold a

membership or pay for a casual gym visit they are welcome to use the gym. We do have a café and

reception area that parents are welcome to use.

https://getstarted.ymcabrisbane.org/ActiveYouth?fbclid=IwAR3b9-sHx03a7MddfYRimo1eU4RpP-

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