Friday September 18th 2020

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton

This week we explore the virtue of moderation. Moderation is creating balance in our

lives between work, rest, play and exercise. It is having or doing something – not too

much, not too little, but what’s just right for us. If we study all the time or play all the time,

it is not being moderate. Moderation is being in charge of our own time and using self

discipline to keep from doing too much or too little. Please consider discussing being

moderate with your child[ren] this week.

Today marks the end of another fifty days of learning and what a great way to

celebrate by acknowledging the efforts and excellence of our learners via our online

Assembly of Excellence. Our learners consistently demonstrate amazing resilience and

have accommodated the changes this year as a natural part of their learning. This

morning’s Assembly of Excellence Online recognised our 100% Attenders and Highest

Attending Classe, our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Behaviour Awards, each Class

and Specialist Teachers’ 5R Awards and the Term Three PAWS Reading Awards. Three

draws were also made for the Parkhurst Parents and Citizens’ Association’s Voluntary

Contribution Program. All winners have been contacted. Congratulations.

On Tuesday this week, the Hon Brittany Lauga, our State Member for Keppel and

Assistant Education Minister was onsite to ‘turn the sod’ and officially launch the

construction of our multi-million dollar Learning Centre. Driving past, you may have

noticed the bunting in place that outlines the construction site. This project has been

many years in the making, with initial conversations taking part ten years ago. Recently,

when a parcel of land adjacent to the school was purchased four years ago, planning

commenced for this facility, a new Administration Building and Tuckshop. The Learning

Centre is a thirty six week build and is scheduled for occupancy in May 2021. A big

thank you is once again extended to our Project Managers, GHD, Architects, DesignTek

and the Construction Company, Paynters.

Just a reminder to all families that learning for Term Four resumes on Tuesday October

06th 2020, with the Monday being the Queen’s Birthday Holiday. Over the break, any

changes to current COVID-19 restrictions will be shared via email and social media. If

you are heading away to explore our amazing state of Queensland, travel safe and

enjoy the opportunities it may bring for you and your family.

Until next Term,

Lyle Walker

PRINCIPAL

2020 is our year to Lead, Teach,

Learn and Live like a PIRATE.

‘PIRATE’ is an acronym to

remind us all to learn with

passion, be inquisitive,

demonstrate our 5Rs, be active,

think creatively, critically and

reflectively and be enthusiastic.

In 2020, learning like a pirate will

underpin our learning and

remind us to look for the treasure

in every moment. We we will

continue to recognise our

weekly Pirates of the Week

through our Assembly Online.

Congratulations go out to this week’s ‘Parkhurst

Pirates’ who have …

‐ demonstrated passion for their learning

‐ have been inquisitive

‐ displayed the 5Rs (respect, responsibility, rigour,

resilience and relationships)

‐ being active learners

‐ thinkers

‐ showing enthusiasm

PL Jaleel Alberts

PM Avah Larcombe

P/1O Aveline Davis

1EM Charlee Case

1M Chloe Arthur

1/2K Name withheld

2D Oliver Beazley

2R April Arnold

2/3M Nat Bond

3M Colby

3O Jett

4G Eloise Baynton

4H Sienna Morcom

5B Rebekah Lomas

5W Sally Barsby

5/6J Meredith

6D Althea Garcia

6F Zachary Dendle

CLASS Year 6D

Best wishes go out to all learners celebrating their

birthday from today until the first Thursday back

after the holidays. Have a great birthday everyone.

Evan Arlee Emily

Jack Charlee Kobi

Jayden Mikaela Krystal

Blake Kiah Sienna

Samuel Archer James

Chase Amelia Gracie

Elexis Perry Tyce

Christian Taine Zachary

Malakai

96% is our attendance target for every learner.

Learners attaining this target or higher are our

Attendance Champions. The attendance of every

learner is closely monitored; including late arrivals

and unexplained absences to ensure every learner

receives their full learning entitlement. Please assist

us to make every day count for your child/ren. Each

week, the first and second decimal points may be

used to determine our Highest Attending Class.

SCHOOL 93%

PL 96%

PM 96%

P/1O 92%

1EM 97%

1M 90%

1/2K 97%

2D 90%

2R 98%

2/3M 88%

3M 90%

3O 95%

4G 91%

4H 90%

5B 99%

5W 93% Every minute of every hour

of every session of every

day of learning counts

at Parkhurst State School

5/6J 89%

6D 88%

6F 87%

Prep Year 94%

Year One 94%

Year Two 95%

Year Three 90%

Year Four 90%

Year Five 96% Neighbourhood of the Week

Year P/1 – 95% Year Six 87%

Parents and carers are

encouraged to report student

absences on the school’s Student

Absence Line on 07 4924 6566.

Messages can be left 24/7/365.

Like us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram.

Download the QParents and QSchools apps.

Next Meeting on October 20th

In Zone 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Social Distancing in Place

Preparatory Year Enrolment Packages are available

from our Office. If your child[ren] turn five by June 30th

2021, he/she is eligible to enrol in 2021. The table

below is a guide to assist families to determine Prep

eligibility.

Birthday 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

01/07/14 to 30/06/15

Prep Year

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

01/07/15 to 30/06/16

Kindy Prep Year

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

01/07/16 to 30/06/17

Kindy Prep Year

Year One

Year Two

01/07/17 to 30/06/2018

Kindy Prep Year

Year One

01/07/18 to 30/06/2019

Kindy Prep Year

01/07/19 to 30/06/2020

Kindy

As per Parkhurst State School’s Enrolment

Management Plan, only learners whose principal

place of residence is within the school’s catchment

area will be eligible for enrolment at the school.

Learners who are siblings of current learners at the

school are eligible for enrolment. We are requesting

that younger siblings of learners who are eligible for

Prep in 2021 to complete an Enrolment Package

and lodge with the Office as soon as possible.

For an Enrolment Package and information, please

visit or call our Office on 07 4924 6555 or click on the

‘Enrol Now’ tab on our website. An Out of

Catchment Waiting List is in place for enrolments

across all year levels based on capacity.

The Parkhurst State School

P&C’s Tuckshop operates every

Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday at First Break only.

Second Break orders are stored

in Classroom Refrigerators. A

new Menu and Pricelist is in place. Online ordering

for the Tuckshop is available using the FlexiSchools

app. Please consider downloading the app. This is

the link to the current Menu Term Three Menu, which

is also available in this Newsletter, via the QSchools

app, through Social Media and on our Website.

Volunteers are always sought, so please see our

Convenor, Kathy if you are available. The Tuckshop

can be contacted directly on 07 4924 6535.

FlexiSchools, an online ordering system for the

Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, Events and Fundraising

Events is now available. If you have any questions

about the online services we have introduced,

please contact our Office for more information.

The P&C’s Uniform Shop opens every Friday before

Assembly from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Uniform Sales can

be made by CASH, EFTPOS or CHEQUE. A full price list

of all items is outlined below. A small collection of

second hand items is available and more are always

sought. Please see Amanda Woodeson at the

Uniform Shop regarding sales or information.

Amanda can also be contacted on 04 6691 7442 or

by email pandc@parkhurstss.eq.edu.au. If you have

any preloved school uniforms in good condition you

no longer have use for, our Uniform Shop would love

to hear from you.

Polo Shirts $25.00

Prep Polo Shirts $20.00

Sports House Shirts $20.00

Mesh Shorts $15.00

Skorts $20.00

‘A’ Line Skirts $15.00

Reversible ‘Bucket’ Hats $15.00

Winter Jackets $40.00

Micro Pants $27.00

Fleecy Pants $18.00

Sports Shirts available from the

Worn on Wednesdays!

The selection process for our 2021 Student Leaders

has commenced. On Thursday, all current Year Five

learners met with Mr Walker to learn about the

Accreditation Process, including the completion of

the ‘Blue Card’ that verifies a number of key criteria

required for selection.

All learners wishing to be considered for Leadership

Roles will have the opportunity to address their

peers on Tuesday November 17th 2020. Should

COVID-19 restrictions be lifted by this date, we will

encourage all parents and carers to attend. Should

this not be possible a recording will be securely

uploaded to our YouTube Channel for later viewing.

A big thank you is extended to Mrs Alison

Worthington and Ms Tanisha Bickey for their work

behind the scenes.

Our Oval Walk has begun from 8:45 a.m. to 8:55

a.m., ensuring that every learner participates in

moderate physical activity that raises the heart rate.

There is a requirement that at least 30 minutes of

physical activity is provided for every learner every

day through Physical Education Lessons, Sport and

Smart Moves. Thank you to all Staff who regularly

assist. Great job and thank you !

Student Banking is every Friday.

This program provides all

learners with an opportunity to

regularly deposit funds to their

DollarMite Accounts. For every

deposit, the school receives a

small commission. If your

child[ren] wish to start banking

this Term, please contact the

Office for information.

Our PAWS Reading Program has

started again this Term. Please

contact Ms Stace if you have any

questions regarding PAWS. Don’t

forget to email PAWS if you have

any questions or would like to

share a photo of you reading at

home. PAWS’ email is paws@parkhurstss.eq.edu.au.

Learning starts at 8:45 a.m.

at Parkhurst State School

Make every minute

of every day count !

Consider making Saturday Night

‘

–School photos are almost upon us again. The

school has engaged MSP Photography to create

our school records this year and you are invited

to purchase prints of your child[ren]. Our Photo

Day was rescheduled from Term Three due to

COVID-19.

On Photo Day, every student will be

photographed regardless of whether you are

purchasing or not. Your child[ren] will bring home

a personalised order envelope from the

photographers. Please take care to read and

follow all the instructions carefully. This will ensure

your order is processed smoothly and efficiently

and will help you to avoid any late fees.

You will have the option to order online or with

cash in your child[ren]’s envelope. Please take

care to follow the instructions carefully.

Additional order envelopes will be available

from the School Office for separated parents,

blended families and grandparents. You will

need to collect these on or before Photo Day

and give it to the photographer on Photo Day.

Be sure to write ‘Mum’s Order’ or ‘Dad’s Order’

on top of your envelope.

COVID 19 NOTICE

Due to the current social distancing health

directive proscribed by law, school

photographers are obligated to social distance

from all students, school staff and parents/carers

whilst visiting your school. This is a hard and fast

rule that we cannot break or bend. As a result of

this requirement, it means that we have had to

remove any traditional group photos (including

sibling photos) from our offerings until such time

as social distancing requirements are lifted. We

are truly sorry for any disappointment that this

causes and appreciate your understanding that

these circumstances are outside of our control.

As school staff are unable to help with

photography enquiries or payments, please

direct your questions and comments directly to

MSP Photography by phoning 07 4921 3355 or

email schoolphotos.cq@msp.com.au

Thank you for working with us through these

unusual times and we look forward to a great

photo day. Keep smiling.

Every Parkhurst State School Staff

Member has an email address and

can be used to make contact using

this mode. These email addresses

are on our school website at Staff

Contacts

We encourage all families to make

contact with the school to update their

current contact details, including

Telephone Numbers, Email Addresses

and Emergency Contacts. At the end

of each Semester, please consider taking a few

minutes to check that your details are current and up

to date on our system. A form is available to assist with

this process.

Parkhurst State School proudly offers an annual

Swimming Program for all learners from Prep to Year

Six. Information was sent out to all families this week

regarding the program and payments. Our Prep to

Year Three Learners will swim in class groups at the

Caribeae Swim School, and will be transported by

bus. All payments can be made to Caribeae directly.

Our learners in Years Four to Six will once again swim

at the Central Queensland University Sports Centre.

Mr David Johnson and Mr Lachlan O’Keefe are

Austswim Accredited Swimming Instructors and will

facilitate the program with Class Teachers and a

Teacher Aide. This Program will occur on Fridays in

class groups in lieu of Friday InterSchool Sport. The

Year 4-6 Swimming Program will culminate with our

annual Swimming Carnival in Week Nine.

A big thank you is extended to Mr David Johnson, Mrs

Chris Olive and Mrs Elizabeth Nugent for all of their

work in preparing both of these programs for

commencement in Term Four.

Parkhurst State School Jump Rope

for Heart Jump Off Days were held

next week as a conclusion to the

Program and to celebrate and

demonstrate the skills learnt and

health knowledge gained. Thank you Mr David

Johnson for your work in making this happen.

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Congratulations go out to all of our Term Three

Assembly of Excellence Award recipients across the

areas of attendance, behaviour, demonstrating our

5Rs and reading. Well done everyone !

Ashlee Arthur Briella Barnett

Kyeden Barnett Lilah Bierton

Cohen Black Bentley Boulton

Taine Brady Emmy Bray

Gabby Bray Amity Brown

Jacob Brown Alexis Buckton

Sofie Callaghan Sasha Challacombe

MacKenzee Cox Aveline Davis

Charlotte Fuller Charlie Geritz

Curtis Glanville Jayden Glover

Thomas Goody Emily Green

Lucas Green Wyatt Hall

Fletcher Heckels Harper Heckels

Zephyr Hickson Brandon Henwood

Caden Archer Howkins

Samuel Kalff Ethan Kalff

Claire Lomas Zane

Mai McVeigh Kyle Lovegrove

Amelia Moravek Braxton Mitchell-Anyon

Mackenna Pitcairn Arlee Olive

Charlotte Richardson Isabelle Rafferty

Lily Shields Tobias Sheridan

Ella Stevens Evan Smith

Marshall Swanson Harrison Styles

Chrysler Jay Tadlas Violet Swanson

Evelyn Thomasson Elle Thomasson

Riley Upham Max Upham

James Wang Tyler Van Der Linde

Saxon Waterton Elea Waterton

Amy Wollaston Emma Watterson

Alyrah Wright Abbey Wright

Lorelei Young Abigail Young

Richard Emmett Adams

Christopher Alagano Sorren Armitage

Braith Armstrong Skye Armstrong

Chloe Arthur Myah Baker

Juddson Ava Baynton

Eloise Baynton Ayden Berry

Theresa Bierton Sakura Britos

Mannix Brosnan Jayden Buckton

Hamish Bundesen Sebastian

Charlee Case Sam Challacombe

Breeze Chin-Poy Stephanie Clein

Jace Collins Jakobe Costelloe

Travis Lara Daley

Alexander Davies Maddison Davies

Harriet Davis Cruz Drake

Sienna Drake Brock Edwards

Ryley Holly Field

Logan Norah

Harrison Fitchen William Fitchen

Evie Fox Olivia Garnon

Rhiannon Garnon Akayla Goody

Stuart Goody Maleah Gracey

Amelia Green Makayla Green

Kylah Greenhalgh Hannah Gunder

Ineka Guymer Taiah Guymer

Charlee Hall Molly Hall

Jordan Hargreaves Leela Hart

William Hart Hayden Heckels

Taylor Henderson Hailey Hepburn

Colter Hickson Kadence Hindley

Jesse Hoad Mikayla

Abagail Holland Cadence

Brodie Janson Emilie Jones

Jacob Jose Angela Kelly

Natasha Knipler Krystal Kuzmenko

Levi Laurie James Leaver

Rachael Leaver Rebekah Lomas

Jaynie MacDonald Jack Mahoney

Meleaha May Elliott McCallum

Jarvis McDonald Finn McQuaid

Lawan McVeigh Cienna Minto

Trey Minto Darcy Montague-Elliott

Eva Moravek Nakeesha Mower

Cooper Northfield Lila-Grace Penhallurick

Maharlia Axel Price

Mae Emerson Ruebe

Perry Ryan Gabrielle Saloyedoff

Charleigh Sanders Abby

Darcy Amelia Seeney

Malakai William Sheridan

Bradley Spence Matilda Stenhouse

Ashlea Styles Leo Sullivan

John Thomasson Sophie Thulin

Meredith Chase Toohey

Oliver Van Der Linde Zoey Walker

Tayla Welfare Travers Wing

Ethan Wisley Kaiden Wright

Ryder Zielke

Hannah Gunder Aubree-Jane Penhallurick

Ineka Guymer Lachlan Hargreaves

Anna Rideout Isabella Forster

Alivia Page Alexia Stevens

Cooper Northfield Harrison Styles

Harriet Davis Jayden Buckton

Ella Stevens Jaxson

Gabby Bray Amity Brown

Fletcher Heckels Charlee Hall

Jaxson Dolinski MacKenzee Cox

Zac Dendle Sally Barsby

Archer Howkins Alexander Davies

Avah Larcombe Bentley Boulton

Caden Chloe Arthur

Harmony Ham Nahliaa-Jaide Williams

Flynt Grace McCulloch

Harper Daly Leela Hart

Connor Offord Riley Upham

Abbey Wright Hannah Gunder

Amy Wollaston Stuart

Hailey Enniss Tom Latcham

Mackenna Pitcairn Ashlea Styles

Lorelei Young Emilie Jones

Emily Green Olive Howkins

Eva Moravek Aaliyah Greenhalgh

Sebastian Param

Mia Donaldson Michael Freeman-Lynch

Miley Johannesen Charlotte Fuller

Jessica Kylah Greenhalgh

Keelie Vass Matilda Spreadborough

Lauren Moody Tobias Sheridan

Tayla Welfare Sally Barsby

Ben Latcham Taine Brady

Brock Barber Abby

Maleah Gracey Jack Mahoney

Cooper Boyd Cooper Sheridan

Cohen Spark Noah Kertesz

Deforest Johnson Chase Toohey

Amelia Moravek Paiten Geritz

Oliver Fox Hudson Ruebe

Paige Rideout Thomas Kuhl

Abbey Walker Lara Daley

Sienna Drake Mackenzie Lawn

Angus McGree Ryley

Norah Layla Burgess

Cadence Mia Lloyd

Abby Barber Larissa Murphy

Charlie Geritz Charlee Welfare

Zoey Cavanagh Grace Swanepoel

Braxton Mitchell-Anyon Brax Titmarsh

Sebastian Makayla Green

Cohen Black Grace Jones

Zenon Guymer Brock Edwards

Oliver Van Der Linde Rhiannon Garnon

Brandon Henwood Mai McVeigh

Ava Baynton Meya Accoom

Travis Trey Minto

Zephyr Hickson Lachlan Hargreaves

Aveline Davis Bowie

Liam Green Perry

Harper Bartrim Baileigh Green

Oscar Jayden

Blake Casten Mahli

Name withheld Richard Accoom

Evan Smith Kayla McFadzen

Ayla Durham Max Upham

Michael Logan

Jakobe Costelloe Levi Dern

Colter Hickson Phoebe Nelson

Jordan Hargreaves Maycee Pryke

Hudson Ruebe Amelia Seeney

Breeze Chin-Poy Riley Upham

Skye Armstrong Abbey-Mae Boston

Ryley Rebekah Lomas

Karsyn-Robert Petkovic Thomas Kuhl

Rylan Pearce Ryder Pearce

Taylor Henderson Grace Jones

Maddison Bohan Ashlea Styles

Lara Daley Lucas Kemp

Jace Collins Oliver Van Der Linde

Cooper Todman Seth Williams

Akayla Goody Maleah Gracey

Ineka Guymer Cadence

Avah Larcombe Settarae Peri

Matilda Stenhouse Harriet Swanson

Addison Taylor William Hart

Emilie Jones Evie Fox

Jaleel Alberts Siarna Turner

Olive Howkins Bentley Boulton

Cooper Boyd Sasha Challacombe

Wyatt Hall Maharlia Pressey

Saxon Waterton Oliver Beazley

Param Gill Brodie Janson

Blake Kelly Noah Kertesz

Darcy Montague-Elliott Arlee Olive

Axel Price Charleigh Sanders

Alexia Stevens Elea Waterton

Charlee Welfare Nahliaa-Jaide Williams

Kaden Ashton Jacob Brown

Jahzara Tekii Jacob Hansen

Mason McIlveen Juddson

Elizabeth McCabe Pippa Johannesen

Jasiah Butterworth Kadence Hindley

Deforest Johnson Joey Gilshenen

Mikayla Samuel Kalff

Natasha Knipler Grace McCulloch

Eli Nolan Paisley Norway

Caleb Melville Harrison Styles

Grace Swanepoel Chase Toohey

Jacinta Williams Emma Witham

Chase Bowler Cruz Drake

Lily Russell Whitney Stapleton

Hunter Ward Kobi Dalton

Lailah Hinds Jesse Howard

Emerson Stenhouse Luke Stock

Elijah Renton Jaynie MacDonald

Jarvis McDonald Monique Smith

Joe Whitfield John Berry

Elliott McCallum Eloise Baynton

Sebastian Ethan Wisley

William Fitchen Ruby Close

Christopher Alagano Larnie Belville

Aylakai-Lewis Bourke Heidi Dolinski

Freyah Hollie Edwards

Makayla Green Kylah Greenhalgh

Rachael Leaver Krystal Kuzmenko

Jaxson Lucas Moore

Sienna Morcom William Sheridan

Riley Upham Shaylah Ireland

Brooklyn Eldridge Logan Rodier

Emma Watterson Lily Shields

Jayden Dalton Sohie Thulin

Max Daly Nakeesha Mower

Pere Marou Finn McQuaid

MacKenzee Cox Althea Garcia

Bella Ward Jaxon Albion

Seth Bowler Mackenna Pitcairn

Lily Nicol

Abby Sands Alexander Davies

Aubree-Jane Isla Nolan

Kaiden Wright Layla Burgess

Leo Sullivan Lilah Bierton

Marshall Swanson Sakura Britos

Skylah Matheson Zoey Walker

Emily Green Abby Barber

Jaya Laicee Bertwistle

Charlee Case Kellin

Caden Jack Maier

Eva Moravek Anna Rideout

Millie Stagg Seaira Turner

Lorelei Young Emmett Adams

Chloe Arthur Sofie Callaghan

Will Cruden Isabella Forster

Evelyn Makayla Kelly

Dominic Kuhn Mackenzie O’Mara

Maddison Stevens Ziggy Weatherall

Saxon Brock Barber

Larissa Murphy Kyeden Barnett

Aaliyah Greenhalgh Levi Laurie

Hamish Bundesen Peita Grimshaw

Liam Bennett Cooper Sheridan

Sebastian Charlie Geritz

Cohen Spark Harmony Ham

Alivia Page Erek Offord

Isabelle Rafferty Seth Shields

Evelyn Thomasson Zahli

Hannah Cavanagh Charlie-Jane Counter

Amelia Green Ethan Kelly

Cienna Minto Violet Swanson

Sophie Spreadborough Flynt

Maddison Davies Kalen

Darcy Mia Donaldson

Cooper Northfield April Arnold

Zoey Cavanagh Briella Barnett

Jake Bennett Harper Daly

Harriet Davis Levi

Angelina Forster Amelia Moravek

Lila-Grace Penhallurick Roark Sheridan

Molly Hall Kiah Hansen

Archer Howkins Miley Johannesen

Lawan McVeigh Braxton Mitchell-Anyon

Colby Mae

Lincoln Taylor Ava Belleville

Jayden Buckton Charlotte Fuller

Paiten Geritz Lucas Green

Leela Hart Elijah

John Thomasson Abigail Young

Harper Heckels Sebastian

Xander Kidston Anya Larcombe

Abbey Liam Murphy

Brax Titmarsh Alyrah Wright

Ethan Kalff Sienna Stagg

Bella Olive Taiah Guymer

Lily-Rose Kertesz Ella Stevens

Connor Offord Oliver Fox

Jessica Maier Valeenah Tekii

Jacob Jose Paige Rideout

Keelie Vass Declan Swanson

Elle Thomasson Holly Field

Tyce Pryke Matilda Spreadborough

Mikaela Burrows Gracie Cruden

Harrison Fitchen Zenon Guymer

Fletcher Heckels Hailey Hepburn

Zane Abagail Holland

Mackenzie Lawn Mai McVeigh

Ryan Northfield Zia Orchard

Amelia Wisley Amy Wollaston

Elexis Richards Charlotte Richardson

Lucas Rogers Abbey Walker

Summer-Lilly Watson Travers Wing

Charlee Hall Brock Edwards

Tobias Sheridan Rhiannon Garnon

Alexis Buckton Jaxson Dolinski

Sienna Drake Hailey Enniss

Olivia Garnon Gracie Mann

Gabrielle Saloyedoff Tayla Welfare

Ashlee Arthur Cohen Black

Gabby Bray Abbey Wright

Amity Brown Claire Lomas

Sally Barsby Hannah Gunder

Chrysler-Jay Tadlas Brooklyn Close

Emmy Bray Brandon Henwood

Maleah Gracey Jaya

Param Lucas Green

Krystal Kuzmenko Matilda Spreadborough

Travers Wing

The School’s Leadership Team is currently working

with our Regional Human Resource Team to

accurately determine our 2021 staffing requirements

based on our predicted learner enrolments. If you are

leaving Parkhurst State School at the end of the year

or know someone who is intending to enrol with us,

we need to know as soon as possible so this

information can be taken into account.

All parents and carers once again have an

opportunity to provide specific information to assist in

the placement of learners to classes in 2021.

This is not an opportunity for parents and carers to

request specific teachers, just as Classroom Teachers

are not able to request specific learners to be or not

to be in their class[es]. It is however an opportunity for

parents and carers to provide specific information to

guide our Teacher Teams to make informed decisions

to ensure the full range of learners’ needs are

considered and catered for.

A template is included in this week’s Newsletter and

future Newsletters. Copies are also available from the

Office for those families wishing to provide such

information. The deadline for the return of all forms will

be Friday November 06th 2020 with no exceptions this

year.

Congratulations go out to the following families,

winners of the Parkhurst State School Association’s

Term One, Two and Three Voluntary Contribution Prize

Draws. Congratulations !

Term One Matt Green

Term Two Spark Family

Term Three Ellen Roder

Congratulations are extended to Curtis Glanville, one

of our Year Six learners on his selection to the

Capricornia Softball Team. Well done Curtis, we look

forward to hearing how you and the team progresses

through the competition.

The Parkhurst State School Association

now offers school uniform purchasing

through Flexischools. All current items

are available to order and purchase

from a Uniform Menu. Orders close

each week on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. with orders

available for collection from the school each Friday

morning. The school and P&C Association are

working towards going ‘cashless’ in 2021, with online

and cashless transactions being the preferred

methods.

for Term Four on

Tuesday October 06th 2020

Leaving children unattended in a vehicle can result

in serious injury or death. The temperature inside a

parked vehicle on a typical Australian summer day

can be up to 30 degrees hotter than the outside

temperature. In as little as five minutes, the

temperature in a vehicle can reach dangerous levels.

The impact of heat on a child's body is almost

immediate and can be fatal. A child's body

temperature rises three to five times faster than an

adult's, placing them at greater risk.

It only takes one shortcut on safety to have

devastating, lifelong consequences. Importantly, if

you accidentally lock your child in a car or you come

across a child left unattended in a vehicle :

1. Keep calm

2. Think clearly and act quickly

3. all your roadside assistance provider if you have

one

4. Call 000 immediately if you have any concerns

about the child's health.

PARKHURST STATE SCHOOL

Parkhurst State School proudly offers a range of classroom structures with a clear goal to place all

learners in environments that best suit their individual learning needs. Class structures are determined

by the number of learners in a Year Level, the ability to provide capacity for enrolment growth and

meeting the class size targets of twenty five students in Prep to Year Three classes and twenty eight

students in Years Four to Six. It is envisaged that our 2021 Learning Neighbourhoods and related Class

Structures will be communicated towards the end of Term Four.

The purpose of this form is to provide all parents and carers with an opportunity to outline any

specific information regarding their child[ren] that will assist in their placement in classes in 2020.

This form should not be used to submit specific requests or preferences. Forms returned with a

request for a specific teacher will not be considered.

The information provided is confidential and should be returned attention ‘The Principal’ no later

than Friday November 06th 2020. Consideration is given to all information provided by parents and

carers; however, it is not always possible to accommodate all information provided. If you have

specific concerns that you feel cannot be addressed on this form, please contact the Office on

(07) 4924 6555 to make an appointment or speak with the Deputy Principal or Principal. Likewise

you can also email the Principal at the following address principal@parkhurstss.eq.edu.au

Specific information may include …

learning needs

behavioural needs

special needs

social needs

work habits

friendship groupings

level of independence

special interests and talents

physical access issues

medical issues and concerns

family considerations (eg; siblings)

academic strengths

placement with particular students

identified areas of concern

Student Name Current Year Level

Parent/Carer Contact Telephone

Specific Information …

Parent/Carer Signature

WEEK DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT WEEK DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT

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TOB

ER

05 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

8

NO

VEM

BER

23

06 24

07 25 PREP ORIENTATION DAY #1

08 26

09 YEAR 4-6 SWIMMING STARTS 27 SENIOR SWIMMING CARNIVAL

10/11 28/29

2

OC

TOB

ER

12

9

NO

V/D

EC

30

13 P-3 SWIMMING STARTS 01 SEMESTER TWO REPORTS RELEASED

14 02 PREP ORIENTATION DAY #2

15 03 YEAR SIX GRADUATION (PENDING)

16 04 ASSEMBLY OF EXCELLENCE

17/18 05/06

3

OC

TOB

ER

19 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

10

DEC

EM

BER

07

20 P&C MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. 08 REWARDS DAY (PENDING)

21 09 SCHOOL CONCERT (PENDING)

22 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY 10 CLASS CELEBRATIONS

23 11 LAST DAY OF 2020 SCHOOL YEAR

24/25 12/13

4

OC

T/N

OV

26 BOOK FAIR STARTS

27

28

29 October 06th Tuckshop Day

30 WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY October 13th Prep Information Session #2 at 5:00 p.m.

31/01 November 23rd Good News Week Starts

5

NO

VEM

BER

02 December 02nd PAWS Pop Up Shop Opens

03 MELBOURNE CUP DAY December 07th Student Idol Finals

04 December 09th Staff Idol

05 December 11th Clean Up Day

06 PAWS POP UP SHOP OPENS

07/08

6

NO

VEM

BER

09

10 P&C MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.

11 REMEMBRANCE DAY

12 January 28th to April 03rd Term One

13 April 04th to April 19th Autumn Vacation

14/15 April 20th to June 26th Term Two

7

NO

VEM

BER

16 YEAR SIX CAMP June 27th to July 12th Winter Vacation

17 YEAR SIX CAMP July 13th to September 18th Term Three

18 September 19th to October 05th Spring Vacation

19 October 06th to December 11th Term Four

20 December 12th to January 26th Summer Vacation

21/22 January 27th 2021 Learning Resumes

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