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TERM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

WEEK

7

18 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 3/4

Swimming

19 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 3/4

Swimming

20 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 3/4

Swimming

21 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 3/4

Swimming

Year 6 Surf

Awareness

22 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 3/4

Swimming

Yr 3B & 3C

Pool Day Break

Up

Payment due

TODAY

Yr 5 Aqua Fun

Break Up

Party

Payment due

TODAY

WEEK

8

25 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 5

Swimming

26 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 5

Swimming

27 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 5

Swimming

28 NOVEMBER 2019

Year 6 Surf

Awareness

Year 5

Swimming

29 NOVEMBER 2019

Swimming

Carnival

Payment due

TODAY

Year 5

Swimming

Year 6

Graduation

Payment due

TODAY

Woombye Whispers

“Thought of the Day:- “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” –

Martin Luther King

Principal: Paul Lowik Deputy Principal: Tina Brosnan Student Absence Line: 5451 3260

Phone: 5451 3222 Fax: 5451 3200 P & C: 5451 3229 OSHC: 0417 923 829 School Watch: 131 788

Website: www.woombyess.eq.edu.au Email: admin@woombyess.eq.edu.au 15 November 2019

Principal’s Patch On Wednesday morning I had the pleasure of announcing our School Leaders for 2020 at our Upper

School Parade. This announcement followed an exhaustive process that had an initial pool of twenty-

eight students fill in a written application and present a speech to an audience of over two hundred

and fifty fellow students. Student voting then took place and the pool was narrowed down to nine

students who had to survive an interview process with a panel including Mrs Tina Brosnan, Mr David

Ford and me.

Historically, only four students have been selected for the roles of School Leaders at Woombye

State School but this wasn’t to be this year because of the high quality of students who stepped up

for the opportunity of becoming a School Leader. During the final stage of the process, Mrs Brosnan,

Mr Ford and I could not find a way to trim the final group down to four thus it was agreed to

announce five School Leaders for 2020.

As a result of this process our congratulations are extended to Mirrah H, Madison A, Lily S, Dylan S,

and Enzo W for being selected as the Woombye State School Leaders for 2020.

My thanks and congratulations are also extended to the other twenty-three students who displayed

the courage and made the effort to stand up and put themselves out there for others to choose

from. Well done. Everyone associated with Woombye State School should be proud that we have such

a high quality student body attending our wonderful school.

Tina’s Business Dear Parents,

Student Learning

As a school, we regularly review our students’ performance and measure the achievement growth that

occurs between assessments. This year I have eagerly reviewed the student’s results in their PAT

Comprehension and Mathematics. Some of our students have made significant improvements to their

learning. Congratulations to all students who have given learning a red-hot go; we can see the great

learning that has occurred.

Class Lists

Our teachers do a great job of knowing our students. Our teachers are passionate about ensuring the

very best opportunities are provided to ensure all students grow and learn to the best of their ability.

Each year a significant amount of time and thought goes into the development of class lists by our

teachers. This involves many discussions between the teachers and is based on observations both inside

and outside the classrooms, as well as many conversations with our Support Team. Parents may have

information that may be useful to this planning process. Information such as fears, anxieties, and

worries that are unknown to the teacher would be useful to know our parents are encouraged to share

such information with their child’s teacher.

We have a great school, we have great students, we have great teachers and

we have great learning occurring every day in the classrooms.

To ensure all these great things can happen every day, all students at Woombye

State School are expected to Be Learners, Be Safe and Be Respectful. From

time to time, our students do not always get it right. Whilst this is part of the

learning, there will be consequences for their actions.

Over the last two weeks, we seem to have an increase in the number of students who are not following

these expectations. Of concern is the number of reports of Bullying, physical misconduct and the

disruption to learning environment.

At times, it feels as if Bullying is something no-one ever wants to speak about or acknowledge that it

is occurring. At times it hard to know if Bully is actually Bullying. If the

behaviour involves the intentional misuse and abuse of power, where the

intent is to scare or intimidate then it is bullying.

If you are concerned that your child is being bullied or your child’s safety at

school, please speak to your child’s teacher; speak to either Paul or myself.

This is something that we feel very strongly about and have no tolerance for,

any students who are identified intentionally misusing or abusing power

(bullying) will be removed from the playground/classroom and their parents will be contacted so that

we can support the child to change their behaviour.

Repeating

When considering repetition for a student, there are many aspects to the child’s learning development

that must be taken into consideration. A valuable question to ask is “what will be different?” There is

significant research available that demonstrates there are more negative than positive outcomes. Some

of the essential points from the studies are that overall, repeating:

Does not improve academic outcomes (although it may appear to do so for that repeated year);

Often leads to negative attitudes toward school and learning;

May result in behavioural problems;

Does not improve ‘school readiness’.

https://evidenceforlearning.org.au/toolkit/repeating-a-year/

Thank You Woombye State School Volunteers:- Two weeks ago,

Woombye State School hosted a morning tea thanking and

acknowledging the great efforts of our wonderful volunteers

around the school. Our parent volunteers cover a wide range of

tasks and activities around our school including general classroom

support in most year levels, Tuckshop, School Uniform Shop,

School Banking, garden club, Student Mentor Program, Religious

Instruction providers, support on excursions, and all activities

associated with our very energetic Parents and Citizens Association Team. Beside our parent

volunteers, we also are supported by a number of community members who provide mentoring for a

number of our students weekly. We are also privileged to have the support of the

Woombye/Palmwoods Men’s Shed who currently organise the organic garden beds with the students

as well as take on other tasks around the school when requested. Woombye State School volunteers

are awesome – thank you for making our school a great place!!!

Classes for 2020:- At present, the School Administration Team is currently working out which

teachers will be on what class for next year. This will take a number of weeks as we are currently

waiting for confirmation about some teachers’ intentions for next year. All families are requested to

be patient during this time of preparation.

News from the Woombye Special Education Unit (SEU):- Some students have started transitioning

to their new classes for 2020. There have been some holdups with some class groupings for 2020 due

to circumstances beyond our control as explained by Mr Paul Lowik and Mrs Tina Brosnan previously.

These students will commence their transition as soon as possible. The year 1 students have been

busy visiting their new classes and new teacher in the past couple of weeks. They also have received a

colourful two sided placement highlighting their experiences. This is mostly colourful photographs on

the student in their new environment. The preps going into 2020 also enjoyed receiving their

colourful placemat. Hopefully the preps going into year 1 will be able to start transition soon. These

placemats have been popular amongst other students also. Some students have completed transition

activities in their new classroom. By the end of the year they should be very familiar with their new

environment. Well done students. All students with disability will have been involved in a transition

program by the end of term which suits their requirements. We hope to provide each child with a

countdown calendar or another surprise. This will be determined by their case manager as some

students may not require a countdown calendar. I welcome the new students and families that have

joined our special education program or as the students say, ‘our club’. Students frequently ask me if

they could join our club. This year we have welcomed approximately 15 more students with a disability

and their families to ‘our club’. Hope you have a happy and safe weekend.

Ellen Cummings, Head of Special Education Services

Students Leaving:- If your child is not returning to Woombye State School

for 2020 and is currently not in Year 6, please contact your child’s class

teacher or School Office now. We need these details as soon as possible to

help with the balance of numbers for next years’ classes.

Christmas Concert 2019:- This year, Woombye State School is hosting its Christmas Concert on

Wednesday 4th December. This year will be very different as we will be hosting a daytime concert.

Instead of each year level performing, this year each class will be performing their

own song. Because of the number of classes, the concert will be split into two

halves. The Prep to Year 2 classes will perform from 9:30am until 10:50am when

the students will break for their normal lunch break. The Year 3 to Year 6 classes

will then perform from 11:30am to 1:00pm. All parents and family members are

invited to attend if you wish.

This change was decided upon for a variety of reasons including the storms that have washed out

previous concerts during the past few years. Also, the number of students who return to school for

the evening concerts, particularly in the middle and upper school is quite disappointing. By conducting

the concert in school time allows all students the opportunity to participate and enjoy the thrill of

performing on stage to an audience.

House Captains 2020

Following the announcement of the selected School Leaders for 2020,

the process for selecting our House Captains has now begun. The

timelines are explained below.

Wednesday 13th November:- Nominations for House Captains and Cultural

Leaders for 2020 open.

Friday 22nd November:- 3:00pm – Nominations close

Wednesday 27th November:- House Captain Candidates present speeches

to their House Groups. Voting takes place immediately after speeches.

Cultural Leader Applications determined through applications.

Wednesday 4th December:- “House Captains” and “Cultural Leaders”

announced on parade.

Nambour State College Young Pinnacles Scholars Program:- The application process for NSC’s 2020

Young Pinnacle Scholars Program (YPS) is now open for students who are currently in Year 4 or 5.

This program provides enrichment opportunities for bright and highly motivated students. Young

Pinnacle Scholars participate in a number of challenging activities with other like-minded students over

four ‘Excellence Days’ throughout the year at Nambour State College. The four ‘Excellence Days’ occur

once each term; Year 5s during Week 4 and Year 6s in Week 5.

Each of the four days cover a range of subject areas including

Science, Mathematics, English, Humanities, Makerspace,

Health/Physical Education and the Arts (Drama/Music/Art). As

we also have a fully functioning farm, our YPS students

participated in Agricultural activities earlier this year, and in 2020,

we will also be introducing Media Arts and Coding workshops, as

well as MasterChef sessions. Young Pinnacle Scholars are provided

with a variety of opportunities to access and sample subjects and

facilities in a high school setting. Places are limited and

applications close 29th November 2019. Applications are available

from the Woombye State School Office.

Premiers’ Reading Challenge:- After a long wait, students who

completed this year’s Premier's Reading Challenge will be

presented with their certificates on parade next week. Please

come and celebrate their achievement with us.

Most students will end their borrowing next week as all home

readers and library books are due back to school by Friday, 29th

November.

YEAR 1st

November

AWARDED FOR

PYA Mani Being helpful and kind to teachers and preppers PYB

Lewis For always showing persistence to get the best out of his

learning at school. Well done Lewis! PYC

Ruby For settling easily into her new school and class. Welcome

to Woombye Ruby. 1A

Izobel For quick thinking and fast response to her maths

equations. 1B Ellie Great efforts in story retells. 1C Grace Always trying her best and wanting to help others. 2A Ronnie For his beautiful manners and care towards others. 2B

Whole

Class

For a great effort during their Early Start testing. Also

for great manners and focus for Mrs Barnett when I was

off class. Thank you, 2B. 2C Charlize For a great first week in 2C. Well done Charlize! YEAR 8th

November

AWARDED FOR

PYA Sofia Doing excellent work in prep. PYB

Alayna For consistently staying on task and giving her best effort

all day, every day. Well done Alayna! PYC James Working hard to be an independent learner. 1A

Lakyn For turning a corner, showing greater focus with his

reading and attention to his own learning. 1B Lana For a well written retell. 1C Nevaya For settling well into her new class and new school. 2B

Brice

Wow! Brice, what a kind, caring and considerate student

you are. Thank you for helping 2b run smoothly. Also, for

great focus and effort to your learning. Well done, Brice! 2C

Caid Always displaying excellent motivation to complete his

work to a high standard. Keep it up Caid!

YEAR 30th

October

AWARDED FOR

3C Anastasia

For her consistent hard work, creativity, problem solving skills and

kindness towards others. Well done!!!

4B

Cooper

Welcome to Woombye School Cooper. Well done for settling into

your new class so well. Your beginning to have a wonderful attitude

towards learning new things. Keep it up.

5A Lily

For the beautiful attitude she brings to school every single day! A

wonderful learner in all areas. Great work Lily!

5B Mya

Being just the most enthusiastic, helpful, funny and cooperative

person day after day this year!

5C Matthew For assisting classmates with iMovie. Huge help. Thanks Matthew.

6A Maddy For awesome efforts in her learning.

6B Emma

For ensuring that all her work is complete after a long holiday in the

USA.

6C Jackson First to 20 books. Great effort!

YEAR 6TH

November

AWARDED FOR

3B Hunter

A happy and friendly class member who always works to the best of

his ability

3C Daimen

For his creativity and determination during storywriting tasks. Well

done !!

4A

4B

Tokayah

For writing an amazing letter to her Grandparents last Friday.

Thank you Tokayah for really appreciating and loving your

grandparents. They would be very proud of you.

4C Abbigail

Thank you for always being enthusiastic, helpful, hardworking and

friendly. Well Done Abbigail

5A Isabella

A wonderful student who tries so hard in class every single day.

Quietly confident and a dedicated learner!

5B Sophie

Sophie has persisted all year, working on Maths Facts Pro to finally

attain near perfect scores in timestables!

5C Dash

For being a focused learner by seeking improvement in his work

produced.

6A Chelsea

For always putting the best into all that she does. Keep it up

Chelsea.

6B Finn

Putting his best effort into every situation. Finn’s attitude to life is

a wonderful asset.

6C Brayden For an awesome effort at improving his reading skills.

Student Collection after 3:30pm

Students not collected from school by 3:30pm will be sent to

the office where they will be safely supervised until a

parent/guardian arrives.

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED FROM THE

OFFICE AFTER 3.30PM

Are you receiving a text message because your child is absent?

Please answer by return text ASAP. A short precise response is

appreciated.

i.e. SICK – APPOINTMENT - FAMILY - HOLIDAYS

SCHOOL VISION:-

“At Woombye State School diversity is accepted and

respected. We aim to engage all students in our care in a

supportive and inclusive learning community that recognises

individual needs and potential, empowering them to become

lifelong learners”.

ABSENCES Is your child running late for school?

Ring the absence hotline 5451 3260.

Ring the direct line 5451 3222.

Send a note in with your child.

Is your child absent from school today?

Ring the absence hotline 5451 3260.

Email absences@woombyess.eq.edu.au.

Send a note in the SAME day with a sibling.

THE OFFICE NEEDS TO BE ADVISED OF

EVERY ABSENCE YOUR CHILD HAS.

IF YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD HAS SOME UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE ASAP TO CLEAR THEM.

Absence

hotline

5451 3260

Woombye State School’s preferred method of payment is BPoint.

BPOINT is an internet web link you can use as a method of paying school invoices securely from your own computer.

Internet Payment (single payment) via Web Link www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete

This link can be found on the school webpage under NEWS and also in the Quick Links.

1. Cash / Credit Card 2. EFT BSB: 064 424

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0009 0538 NAME: Woombye State School REFERENCE: Student’s EQ ID (found on invoice)

Office hours are between 8:00am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday

If you have any queries in relation to this

procedure please contact Julie Lehane

or Heather MacMillan, our Administration

Officers on 5451 3222.

Other methods of payment are: