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Thought of the Week

PRINCIPAL’S NEWSAs I write my final newsletter, I findmyself in a similar position to MrChipping, the 19th century Latin Masterat Brookfield Public School, in the 1939film, “Goodbye Mr Chips”. Like MrChipping, I have been reflecting on mycareer, which began as a 20-year-oldclassroom teacher in January 1979 at

Calliope State School. Four years at Theodore State School &Secondary Department (1981 to 1984) were followed bytwenty-eight years at Mount Archer State School; twenty-fourof these as a classroom teacher. It was only in 2009 that thejourney that led me to Glenmore began when I took on theHead of Curriculum role; but in late 2010, the position was filledvia a transfer and I returned to the classroom for Term 4. In thefirst week of 2011, I started an Acting Deputy Principal’sposition, as the second DP, at Mount Archer. My goal ofsecuring this position permanently didn’t eventuate as a slightdecrease in enrolment meant that for 2013, there would only beone Deputy – the Acting DP position I had would cease at theend of 2012. At that exact time, the Acting Deputy Principal’sjob at Glenmore was advertised for a 2013 start. I wassuccessful with this application and my time at Glenmorestarted with the new Principal, Mrs Christine Hills. In 2014, Isuccessfully secured the permanent DP’s position at Glenmorefollowed by the Acting Principal’s job for the start of 2015 whenMrs Hills moved to Gladstone High. In Semester 2 of 2015, Ibecame Glenmore’s permanent Principal. Looking back, the“road blocks” to my career aspirations were central in divertingmy career to Glenmore, and what a rewarding journey that hasbeen.

Similarly to Mr Chipping, building a rapport with studentshas been a key part of my work at Glenmore. Talking to

students every day when I’m out and about in the school hasbeen by far the best part of my job. This connection withstudents has drawn me to supporting those for whom thingsdo not always go well; those who are at risk in various ways.I have always had “my class”. Rita Piersen’s quote that “Everykid needs a champion” is so true and this is a role I have willinglyfulfilled.

I must recognise the people who played a significant rolein my career journey.

And so to Glenmore and the decision to apply for myremaining Long Service Leave and, later in the year, retireas Principal of our great school. In a letter to our staff toadvise of my decision, I wrote about the conflict between heartand head – heart deeply attached to our school, staff, studentsand the work we’re doing, but head saying that Glenmore is agood place, a strong place, and that after a career spanningmore than forty years, it was time to pass the baton to mysuccessor. These two OneSchool graphs, while referring toNumeracy and Writing, also illustrate perfectly the big picture ofGlenmore’s journey since the start of 2013 – data that showshow far we have come with the achievement of our students;outcomes that are now matching state and national data, andthat defy the downward trend of the state and nation (we arethe blue line).

But the journey is about more than just academic data andit is more than the work of the one person sitting in thePrincipal’s chair. It is the result of the outstanding work of theother members of the leadership team (Mrs Lanyon, Ms Kelly,Mrs Allison), a fantastic teaching and non-teaching team andequally important, the support of our parent community andthe way you have embraced our goal of making Glenmore agreat school. Along the way, we have achieved many, manysuccesses in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. We havebuilt a fantastic Instrumental Music program, had multipleeisteddfod successes, won the Optiminds competition andmuch, much more. Together we have achieved a huge shiftin the culture of the school, a pride in uniform and a hugenumber of students achieving our top Glenmore standardsaward. Over 80% of students across the school now achievea C or better in English, Maths and Science, and over 90%achieve a C or better for effort and behaviour. Glenmore ispunching way above its weight and kicking serious goals withstudent outcomes. Of course, this work is never done and thereis always the next goal to achieve.

The decision to call time on my career has been the mostdifficult decision I have ever had to make. I clearly remembermy Principal of 17 years at Mount Archer, Mr Greg Wilkes,saying many times, that you need to make the decision whileyou’re still smiling. The key consideration is making the call atthe top of your game (Usain Bolt, Anna Meares, Billy Slater,Jonathon Thurston, Craig Lowndes) rather than playing aseason too long.

In early 2012, the second year of my Acting DP role at MountArcher, not for one moment did I imagine I would finish mycareer as a Band 8 Principal. The move to Glenmore hasundoubtedly been the high point of my career. The mostimportant personal goal for me has always been to leaveGlenmore a better place than when I moved here as the DeputyPrincipal at the start of 2013 – to that end I can be satisfied thatthe goal is undisputedly achieved.

• Mr Greg Wilkes, Principal of Mount Archer StateSchool for 17 years, who offered me the Head ofCurriculum position at the end of 2008; the beginningof the journey

• Mrs Trudy Graham, Principal of Mount Archer (andnow Assistant Regional Director) who gave me theDP role in 2011; a fantastic mentor and stronglyencouraged me to apply for the Glenmore DP jobwhen the role at Mount Archer was coming to an end

• Mrs Christine Hills, who selected me to be her DP for2013; a great mentor for our work with Glenmore’simprovement journey and our Fleming Model ofteaching practice

• Mr Paul Wood, Glenmore’s ARD at the time, whooffered me the Acting Principal’s job andsubsequently chaired the recruitment process for thepermanent Principal’s position

• Mr Peter Tanzer, our ARD since 2016, who hasworked with me and our school for almost threeyears in his role; for his work with us and ourprofessional relationship, I am very grateful

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It has been an honour and a privilege serving as Principalof Glenmore State School. Our school, staff, students andcommunity will always hold a special place in my memories.The words of A.A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh, capturethis moment perfectly – “How lucky I am to have something thatmakes saying goodbye so hard”.

Mark DunlopPrincipal

NEWS FROM THE DEPUTY

GLENMORE STANDARDS:

PARENTING ARTICLE

This article has been written by MaggieDent. As a mother of two grown sons, I amalways keen to read about raising boys. It isour job to ensure our boys can grow intoresponsible men with integrity and empathyfor others. This is an excellent read…….

Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favouriteparenting authors, as well as an educator and resiliencespecialist. A mum of four sons and a former teacher andcounsellor, Maggie is a passionate ‘boy champion’. Her latestbook, the bestselling Mothering Our Boys (2018) is a warm,wise and humorous guide for mums of sons everywhere.

http://www.maggiedent.com

The messages all boys need to

Research has shown that parents treat their boys and girlsdifferently right from infancy.

For example, infant boys are touched more frequently andhandled more roughly before the age of three months. Alsophysical punishment is applied more significantly for boys than

girls in many Western countries. This is despite the fact thatresearch also shows boys are more vulnerable and fragile.

Why do we do this?

The stereotypical belief that the only way to get boys to do theright thing is by shaming them, hurting them or being hard onthem needs to be challenged every day because it is so deeplyembedded into our society’s psychology. The scars this createsin early childhood fester deep inside and are often the source offuture irrational rage and aggression.

This does not mean we do not discipline our boys or makethem accountable for their choices and mistakes. It meanswe need to consciously choose the same warm discipline andcommunication that we tend to use around girls. We needto take much better care of our little boys — emotionally,psychologically, physically and socially. We need to stopshouting at them, hitting them, shaming them and speakingharshly to them (“Grow up!”, “Be a man”, “What’s wrong withyou?”).

Communication for resilience building

We need to make it acceptable for boys and men to expressfeelings other than anger and this starts with how we speak tothem day-to-day.

A good (generalised) example is how some people mightrespond if a child falls over. When a boy falls, he may be told bysomeone influenced by the old code: “You’re right mate, up youget.” A girl who’s fallen on the other hand may be greeted with:“Oh no sweetheart, are you OK? Come here. Let me make itbetter.” And offered a cuddle.

My issue with either approach is that neither child is beingoffered the opportunity to build resilience. The boy is beingtold he mustn’t feel anything and not to take pause at all —just get up and move on. The girl is being disempowered asit’s assumed she cannot pick herself up and brush herself off,but rather she needs help to bounce back from this hurdle. Amore resilience-building response may be to say to either child:“Oops, you fell over. Are you ok or do you need my help?”

It’s a subtle difference in communication but the message ourchildren get is that we expect that they are capable, theirfeelings are welcome (but not dictated to them) and we are herefor them if they need us.

The trouble with boys

It seems when it comes to getting in trouble that our boysfare much worse than our girls. One reason for this may bebecause boys seem to be naturally more impulsive than girlsfrom a young age and this can lead to them being poordecision-makers.

Michael Gurian, author of Saving Our Sons (Gurian InstitutePress, 2017), writes about how males and females tend toprocess emotion differently in the brain. He writes that malestend to move emotions very quickly from their brains into theirbodies. They also tend to sense the emotion but then shift it toareas of the brain that will work to solve the problem causingthe emotion.

Females, on the other hand, tend to quickly shift emotionsinto the brain’s limbic system and to the ‘word centres’ of

• I follow teachers/staff instructions immediately

• I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself

• I wear my school uniform with pride

• I am well-mannered

• I respect the environment

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the brain. This could explain why many girls — not all, but asignificant proportion — will tend to ‘talk it out’ when they havean issue but boys may be more likely to spring into action, andhave a physical response, hurting someone or something in theprocess.

It is our responsibility to help our sons realise that they needto respect those around them when they are making thesedecisions.

A good starting point is for every family to implement the‘three rules’:

Finally, when boys muck up…

Above all, our boys need us (especially we mums) to be firm,fair and fun, and to reassure them we love them unconditionally— no matter what poor choice they may have made.

END OF TERM 2:

This term ends on an emotional note…..you will all know bynow that our Principal, Mr Mark Dunlop, has decided to takeleave next term with the view of leading to retirement.

On behalf of the staff at Glenmore State School, I wish toacknowledge the excellent work ethic Mr Dunlop demonstrateseach and every day. His support for his staff is always evidentin his actions as well as his sincere wish for all students toexperience success each day at our school.

Throughout his time at Glenmore State School, our school hascontinually improved in many areas. Mr Dunlop has facilitatedthe successful implementation of Explicit Instruction in ourclassroom – pedagogy that is integral to the academicimprovements Glenmore has achieved. Our high expectationsand the focus on ‘to be the best we can be’ has been guidedwith each step and turn by our Principal.

It has been a privilege to work with Mr Dunlop and the staff atGlenmore State School wish him a successful new journey onhis life’s roadmap.

Have a great break….don’t eat too much chocolate!

School commences on Tuesday 23 April, 2019

Lauree LanyonDeputy Principal

SPORTS DAY 2019There are many people to thank for their work in making thecarnival a success.

CHAMPIONS

• 10 YEAR OLD BOY – Josh Winter• 10 YEAR OLD GIRL – Bailee Brown

• 11 YEAR OLD BOY – Usharne Waller• 11 YEAR OLD GIRL – Jemima James

• SENIOR BOY – Jordan Elliott• SENIOR GIRL – Dawn Ingui

• LOWER SCHOOL TROPHY – CALLISTEMON• BALL GAMES TROPHY – EUCALYPTUS

• GOOD SPORTS SHIELD – ACACIA• WAR CRY SHIELD – BANKSIA

AGGREGATE TROPHY

• 4TH – ACACIA• 3RD – CALLISTEMON

• 2ND – BANKSIA• WINNER – EUCALYPTUS

Congratulations to everyone who participated on sportsday you are all winners!

1. try not to hurt yourself;

2. try not to hurt others; and

3. try not to damage things in the world around you… this sets an expectation for everyone in thehousehold.

• Try to see the world through his eyes and practiseresponding, not just reacting.

• Allow him time to cool down and process thesituation.

• Gently ask what was his intention?

• Help with work out which of the three rules he brokeand what other choices he might have made.

• Forgive him for making a poor choice.

• Reassure him you still love him — ‘showing’ ratherthan ‘saying’.

• Mr McArthur who coordinated the preparation andrunning of the day – it ran well and finished right ontime

• Mrs Michell and the teacher aide team for theirtireless work preparing the program

• Mr Beresford who prepared the grounds for the day

• Mrs Bradshaw and her tuckshop helpers who keptadults and children well fed

• Our officials – judges, marshalls, recorders

• Staff members - teachers, teacher aides, office staff -who have led sports practices and helped with thesetting up and dismantling of tents

• Volunteers who assisted with the setup and tidyingup

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For a full gallery of photos from Sports Day call in andwatch the display in our foyer.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for theirachievements in Term 1 week 8 and 9:

PREP YEAR 1 YEAR 2

Callum BarrettJack NairnJacob SimsBriannaScandlynDaniel TranIndigo Lye

Zaine KanowskiBella PritchardOlivia McDonaldMiley Cantlay

AzreenaBacalsoRohnanAlexanderSaleen ZaroThomas GoodJacob Richards

YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5

MaryJeanBanfieldRashad WalkerIsaac HowettJayden BicknellElizabeth BryceMadisynMcGibbon

Caiden NewtonEli CoryKailea Stolk

Phoebe WellsMia OrcherIziah BarsahSallyHarmsworth

YEAR 6 LOTE LIBRARY

Jordan ElliottJacob Brandt

KOALA LEARNINGHUB

Jessica GrahamJasmine MullinsStorm DyerWilliam CraneRyan Brookman

Mikayla KempJada Newton

Kamaile MottoJelisa Tarran

ATTENDANCEAttendance is a big focus at Glenmore and we areconsistently nailing that 92% school target. We have beatenthis 92% target in seven of the first nine weeks this term andour whole school percentage for the year-to-date is 92.2%.Thank you to parents and carers for your part in this fantasticimprovement in attendance in 2019. Winners of the last3-week challenge for the term were overall winner 1EC

and most improved Prep JH. Congratulations to both theseclasses - you are making every day count.

At Glenmore, our roster is five days on, two days off –making every school day count. All students meeting orexceeding our 92% target this term will be in the draw fora $50 IGA card.

Week

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Percentage Week 9 Percentage

Wholeschool

92% Whole school 91%

1EC 98% 5/6AM 98%

3/4KP,2SW

96% 3SH, 1EC 96%

PJH 95% PML, PKB, 2SW,1CW, 1/2/3KR

93%

4/5JS 94% 3/4KP 92%

3SH,2SD,1CW

93%

6MO 92%

LOTS OF SOCKS DAYThursday the 21st of March was World Day Syndrome Day.On this day, people all around the world celebrate the livesand achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating aglobal voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and wellbeingof people with Down syndrome.

There were so many different coloured socks and it waswonderful to see so many people taking part in such a worthycause.

Thanks to the generosity of our students, staff and Glenmorefamilies, we raised a huge $353.60! These funds will bedonated to Down Syndrome Australia.

REP. SCHOOL SPORT

SOFTBALL

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forboys and girls 10 -12 years (born 2009 – 2007) are availablefrom the school office.

Trials are to be held at Rockhampton Softball Association fieldsat Kele Park, on Wednesday 01 May from 4.00 – 5.30pm thenWednesday 15 May from 4.00 – 5.30pm.

FOOTBALL (Soccer)

GIRLS

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forgirls 10-12 years (born 2009 - 2007) are available from theschool office.

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Trials are to be held at Bouldercombe State School, onThursday 02 May from 4.00 – 5.00pm.

BOYS

Rockhampton district trial information and permission forms forboys 10-12 years (born 2009 - 2007) are available from theschool office.

Trials are to be held at Rockhampton Grammar School, onTuesday 23 April at 4:00pm.

P&C – PRESIDENT’S BLOG!

NEXT MEETINGMONDAY 13 MAYSTAFFROOM 6PM

ALL WELCOME

RegardsSarah SchuemakerPresident

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SPORTS DRAW

AFL – All games played at Kele Park

05 April – No Sport26 April

Glenmore SS vs RGS @ KP2 - 12.45pm

SOFTBALL/TEEBALL – All games played at KelePark

05 April – No Sport26 April - TBA

SOCCER

05 April – No Sport26 April - TBA

REMINDER: HATS AND WATER BOTTLES EVERY FRIDAYFOR GAME DAY

TUCKSHOP NEWSVolunteers wanted if you can spare a couple of hours in

the morning your help would greatly be appreciated.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MOTHERS’ DAY STALL

Lunch orders can be placed online using flexischools.

http://www.flexischools.com.au

DATE CLAIMERS

Easter Bonnet Parade (Prep to Year 3) 05 April

Last Day Term 1 05 April

Term 2 Commences 23 April

Mothers’ Day Stall 9 May

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2019

Good Friday Friday 19 April

Easter Monday Monday 22 April

Anzac Day Thursday 25 April

Labour Day Monday 06 May

Show Holiday Thursday 13 June

Queens’s Birthday Monday 07 October

FAMILY CONNECT

Family Connect is one of several programs run at GlenmoreState School for students and their families, by volunteers fromRockhampton Baptist Church. These programs include BrekkieClub, KidsHope and RI. Family Connect runs on Wednesdayafternoons during school terms from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. As it isa family event – connecting families with each other, and withother families - PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDRENTO AN EXCITING PROGRAM OF GAMES, ACTIVITIES ANDSTORIES. We like to describe it as Fun! Food! and Faith! …andwe also provide a free meal each week as well. We love to seeyou there!

Family Connect Wednesday afternoons 5.30-6.30pm

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

VICTORIA PARK EASTER HOLIDAY FUN

ISA JUNIOR INDOOR REP NETBALL TRIALS

On Friday 5th April at the Indoor Sports Arena. Ages from 8and Under girls through to 16 and Under Girls and Mixed. $10per person to register. No indoor netball experience is needed.Please contact us on email sportsisa@hotmail.com or call49278499, for registration forms or if you have any questions.

ISA CHEEKY MONKEYS SCHOOL HOLIDAYFUN

Cheeky Monkeys School Holiday Fun at the Indoor SportsArena. From 5 years of age.

$30 per day per child, discounts apply. Wide variety of sportsand activities throughout each day.

With arts and crafts, Yoga, Swimming and so much more tokeep the Cheeky Monkey’s entertained.

Make sure you secure your spot by calling us Today on49278499 or email sportsisa@hotmail.com

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