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WAVELL HEIGHTS STATE SCHOOL: Newsletter

30 October 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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Phone: 3624 2888 Absences: 3624 2866 Email: [email protected] Post: 62 Minore Street, Wavell Heights Qld 4012

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers, Traffic Patrols Council officers will make patrols of the streets around the school to ensure that drivers are adhering to the local conditions of our streets. It is important that parents observe the street signs around the school. In particular, drivers have been observed to stop in front of the pedestrian crossing beside a yellow line to allow students to get in and out of the car. This behaviour is unsafe for the crossing supervisor, those using the crossing and for other drivers. If you notice unsafe behaviour you are able to report this to the council 3403 2210 or Boondall police 3362 3372. Student Council Initiatives Thank you to all the families that support the National Bandanna Day at our school. It was such a popular initiative that we sold out all bandannas during the week.

The next initiative on the Student Council calendar is their annual St Vinnies Hamper Appeal. Please send in the following items 7 – 13 November – chips, pretzels, soft drink, juice, wafer sticks, nuts, gravy, apple sauce. 14 – 20 November – tinned ham, Christmas puddings, Christmas cake, fruit mince pies, shortbread. 21 – 27 November – Christmas decorations, bon bons, dried fruit, tinned fruit, Christmas lollies. P&C Fundraiser – School Run4Fun Colour Explosion Friday 15 November The P&C are holding this fundraiser. Over the past two years the students have had a great time participating in this event. Students need to raise at least $5 to participate. Those that wish to raise more money are able to apply for prizes. The information has been sent home with the students. World Teachers Day Last Friday was World Teachers’ Day. This is a day to acknowledge the work of teachers. I want to thank the teachers at Wavell Heights State School for their dedication to the students at our school. We are fortunate to have such great teachers. Dr Lynham State Member for Stafford and Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy provided the staff with a cake to enjoy during the day. Considerations for 2020 Over the coming weeks the teachers and I will be preparing our class lists for 2020. In order for us to make considered and balanced classes please email the office at [email protected] and let us know if

- Your family is leaving us at the end of the year and attending another school.

- You intend to return from holidays after February 1, 2020. You can also visit the office and let Mrs Hokai or Mrs Lewis know your intention. Regards, Graham Rickuss


2019 Calendar

October 2019

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 1 Gala Day 3

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


15 Parade run by Prep A

15

P&C Fundraiser Colour Explosion Fun Run from 2pm on the oval

19 P and C Meeting in the library from 6pm


22 Sports Parade in the hall from 9am

25 Summer Concert in the hall from 6pm

28 Prep 2020 Orientation 9:30 – 11:00

29 Music Parade in the hall from 9am

December 2019

4 Prep to 2 swimming carnival 9 – 11

5 Year 3 – 6 Swimming Carnival

6 Parade run by student council in the hall

9 Year 6 transition day Wavell SHS for year 7 2020

10 Award Morning and Year 6 Graduation

From the Deputy Principal

2020 Booklists Booklists will be sent home on Monday 4 November. In collaboration with our preferred supplier Schoolstuff, Teachers have spent a great amount of time ensuring the items listed will last throughout the year. For this reason we ask that if you are purchasing the items yourself, please ensure that you select the brands and correct exercise writing books. Students in Prep to Year 4, need the assigned red and blue lined books, as noted on the booklists. Schoolstuff offer a great service to the school with the convenience of books being delivered to your home. It is important that students have all of their necessary requirements from the first day of school. After School – No Play! With students' safety in mind, all playgrounds are closed before and after school from 3pm. The exception is the use of the grounds by the after school providers. Thank you for understanding this decision. We are fortunate to have Burnie Brae Park playground so nearby and encourage after school catch ups to continue in this public area. Parents we ask for your support with this school expectation. Please remind your child/ren to wait nearby the closest gate to your pick up. Uniforms for 2019 The Uniform shop is currently open Monday 8am to 9.30am. P&C Uniforms will have the shop open for extended days over the holiday period.

Prep Orientation Days 14 and 28 November

10.30-12pm

January 17 2020 1.30pm-4.30pm

January 18 2020 9-12pm

20 January 2020 1.30-4.30pm

21 January 2020 1.30pm-4.30pm

22 January 2020 9am-12pm

23 January 2020 1.30pm – 4.30pm

24 January 2020 9am-12pm

28 January 2020 7.45am-9.30pm

Please remember when buying new schools shoes the uniform expectation has changed. Only black shoes with short white or black socks are to be worn.

Regards, Edna Galea


Merit Awards

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

Curriculum

Supporting your child’s learning. Every day counts! At Wavell, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences. High standards of behaviour are expected so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective. A collaborative effort with parents is essential so that all our students develop positive behaviours and classroom time is not taken up by unnecessary disruptive or non-compliant behaviour.

Being an engaged Learner at Wavell requires our students to have the following behaviours:

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Parents can support their child/ren to develop active listening skills by practicing these skills. *Maintain eye contact *Do not interrupt *Ask questions *Repeat back what the speaker says *Listen for total meaning *Carry out the instruction

Try the following activities to help develop and sharpen your child’s listening skills.

Read stories to your child. Ask him or her to predict what will happen next. The prediction requires your child to listen to the details to make a logical guess. Cook with your child. Read the recipe to him or her, having your child listen to and follow each step to complete the recipe correctly. Have conversations about things your child is inter ested in. This gives your child a chance to engage in a real conversation, practicing both speaking and listening. Play the telephone game. Get together with a group and have one person whisper a sentence to the next person. Each person repeats it to the next until the final person. Have this person say the sentence aloud and see how much the two sentences have changed. Create a list of questions with your child for him or her to ask you or a sibling. After one person has answered, see how many the other can remember. Switch roles and see how well the other person does. Play the “spot the change” game. Read your child a short story. Then read it again, making some changes. Each time your child hears a change have him or her clap or raise his or her hand. Get creative with “follow the directions.” Give short, simple instructions and have your child draw according to the directions they hear.

Parade October 18

Sunny Prep B

Lorna Prep C

Luna 1A

Parrish 1B

Jeorjia 2A

Lara 2C

Isaac 3B

Madison 3C

Isaiah 4A

Simon 4B

5A Arts

Parade October 25

India Prep B

Isla Prep C

Kaydo 1A

Samuel 1B

Harlen 2A

Learra 3A

Stephanie 3B

Niranjan 3C

Layah 4B

Preston 4C

2B Arts

Resources:https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/enewsletter/active-listening-communication-children

https://www.oxfordlearning.com/improve-active-listening-skills/

Listening to instructions is about more than hearing the instructions. Having active listening skills has many benefits besides better comprehension in the classroom, active listeners tend to be better communicators and problem solvers.


Library News

Library Monitor

If you are in Years 4, 5, or 6 and are a responsible student, enjoy helping others and learning new skills, then being a library monitor might just be the perfect job for you. Library Monitors will hold a leadership position in our school and have set responsibilities in the library. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please see Mrs Fall in the library for an application form. Application forms are due back by Friday the 8th of November.

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

Behaviour at Wavell Heights SS In weeks 5 and 6, Wavell Heights State School’s behaviour focus stems from the whole school rules: Be a Learner, Be Safe and Be Responsible Week 5: Be Safe/ Be Respectful– Revision of High 5 strategies HIGH FIVE PROGRAM What is High Five? It is an effective strategy to develop problem–solving strategies for our students. As a whole school approach it can also help to reduce bullying. It is a 5 step problem solving strategy that can be used in the classroom, in the playground and for perceived bullying incidents. How we Implement High Five: The High Five program is implemented throughout the year in each classroom to reinforce the strategies for students to use. Each step of the high five process will be unpacked, discussed and modelled. This could include:

Ignore I - I didn’t hear it G - Give no eye contact N - No reaction, stay calm O - Only use confident body language R - Remember to count to five E - Exhale & inhale.

Talk Friendly - Ask someone to stop when they are doing something that we do not like. - Use a sentence with calm, friendly words to ask someone to stop.

Walk Away - Stand tall, head up high. - Look confident. - Walk confidently, don’t run.

Talk Firmly -Eye contact, confident body language -Use an assertive voice, slightly raised. -Tell them to stop it. -State the consequences of continued bullying.

Report Students need to attempt to problem-solve by using the other High 5 strategies before they get to the reporting stage. -In the playground - Tell your teachers, teacher aides, Deputy Principal, Principal who are on duty -In the classroom or specialist lessons – Tell the class teacher or teacher aide -If it happens at the end of the day - Tell your parents or teacher the next day back at school

You can help us at home by speaking with your children about the High 5 strategies and how they can use them at school. Further information can be found in the Wavell Heights State School Responsible Behaviour Plan.


Week 6: Be Safe/Be Responsible -Walk in a sensible and considerate way around the school and classroom As we enter the middle of the term it is important for students to remember that valuable learning is happening all around the school. We will be looking for: - Classes walking in 2 lines quietly - Walking on the concrete areas - Following teacher instructions - Students moving out of the way for other classes walking nearby We look forward to spotting students following these rules throughout this fortnight.

P and C Update We are getting excited for School Colour Explosion Fun Run which is only a couple of weeks away. It is a fun event in the school calendar. Thank you to those people that have started collecting support.

School Run4Fun Colour Explosion – 15 November Flyers have gone home (Spares are at the office). Donate $5 or raise $10 or over for entry see forms for details. Students must wear a white shirt or the colours will not show up. Students can not wear their school uniform during this event. You can use an existing shirt or for a few dollars buy one from stores such as Big W, Kmart etc. Students will get changed into their shirt just before the colour explosion fun run.

Confirm participation by 11 November 2019. There are two options all students must do either of the below before–

1. Donate $5 in an envelope returned to the office with child’s name and class written on the front by Monday 11 November.

2. Raise $10 or more and choose from a selection of prizes must start online process before Monday 11 November to confirm participation.

Tuckshop news Thank you to the volunteers who have been working with Carmel delivering delicious meals to the students. We really appreciate your hard work for the students! 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. Please support us with your recycling. If you would like to donate the money from your containers the process is easy.

1. Collect containers (best to get a bag full as 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. 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.


Uniform shop P&C uniforms are currently recruiting a uniform shop manager (see advert below) 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 . - Order online at 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. 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.

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 2 Sports Polo shirt November 8 Girls Skorts November 14 Dress November

In urgent situations, appointments can be made please contact 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. Entertainment Book - PLEASE RETURN ANY UNSOLD BOOKS ASAP or make a payment . You can order online at https://www.entbook.com.au/222364e

Brekkie Buddies Now every Tuesday and Wednesday morning 8-8:30am ne xt to the hall: A free breakfast for all students who need more sustenance. Tuesday morning is cereal only. Wavell Wake Up Coffee Shop Wavell Wake Up is not available until Friday 8 November, thanks for your understanding. The coffee shop is open 8.30-until the end of parade on Friday’s! Coffee can be purchased in the covered area near the hall. P&C meeting Schedule for 2019

Next meeting is Tuesday 19 November at 6pm in the l ibrary. We encourage everyone to attend.

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/


Community News

Position vacant : Casual School Crossing Supervisor A position exists for a Casual School Crossing Supervisor at Wavell Heights State School.

• A School Crossing Supervisor must be able to work in all-weather conditions, • 1 hour and 15 mins per day - a maximum of up to 5 days per fortnight (on a rostered basis). • Relief opportunities on your rostered days off. • Pay Rate $30.34 per hour.

Commencement of employment for the successful applicant is dependent on:

• The favourable outcome of a health assessment. • A Positive Notice Blue Card (you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position).

Applications are available from the School Administration.

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