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Contact Us Rosedale State School P-12 Campus P&C

21 James Street, Rosedale Qld 4674 President – Mrs Leigh Sauer Phone: 07 41565777 Fax: 07 41565700 Secretary – Mrs Sarina Bettiens Email: principal@rosedaless.eq.edu.au Treasurer – Mrs Debbie Hills Web: www.rosedaless.eq.edu.au

School information line: 07 41565765 Email: pandc@rosedaless.eq.edu.au

ROSEDALE REPORTING Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

August 2019

Queensland Symphony Orchestra visit

Our Instrumental Music students were treated to a performance of Peter and the

Wolf by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Lowmead and Bernaraby schools

were picked up on the way for the performance at the Gladstone Entertainment

Centre. All students enjoyed the unique experience.

UPCOMING EVENTS … Date Event

Friday 16-8-19 NAIDOC Celebrations

M-F 19/23-8-19 Book Fair

Friday 23-8-19 Yr 10 CQU Experience Day

Friday 23-8-19 Defence Force recruiting visit

Saturday 24-8-19 Opti-MINDS Regional Challenge

From our Principal Mrs Kerri Moore

Dear Parents and Students

This is our mid-term newsletter for Term 3.

On my return to the school last week I saw many new faces as we have had a

significant number of new enrolments for this term. I would like to welcome

back our existing families and welcome our new families to the Rosedale

school community. I would also like to welcome Warren Creighton who began

this term as our permanent Junior Secondary Head of Department. I also

extend my thanks to Josh Morris, Anthony Holt and Britta Munce who took on Principal, Deputy and

Head of Department roles in my absence.

Term 3 is notoriously the busiest term in the secondary school term and is particularly stressful for our

Year 12 students who have major assessment pressure, QTAC applications as well as QCS. Please

keep a close eye on your student if they are in Year 12 and let us know immediately if they need extra

support at this time.

This term we also have a number of important school organisational events occurring with our Financial

Audit in Week 4, NAPLAN On-line Readiness testing in Week 6 and School Review in Week 10 as well

as our other normal curricula and extra-curricula activities.

As I mentioned this term we will be participating in a Full School Review with a team of external

reviewers who will provide a written report at the end of the review that will help us to develop our next

Four Year Plan. This Plan sets the direction for us to follow in our continuing journey of school

improvement. Looking back I see some of the major improvements that we have made over the years

with some great outcomes for our students but we still want to do better for all our students. You can

assist us in this review by having your say. If you are interested in speaking with the Review Team

please contact the school and let us know. I have included some information on the Review below.

Another important way you can have your say is to give us feedback in the School Opinion Survey.

NAIDOC DAY is being held this Friday

16 August and the theme for this year

will be “Voice. Treaty.

Truth.” Students will interact with Elders

and participate in a number of traditional

activities throughout the day. Selected

students will also take part in bush tucker

cooking and demonstrations with special

guest chef Dale Chapman. If you would

like to participate in events during the

day please contact the school.

We have been fortunate to have very

warm weather to date but I would like to remind students and parents that jeans and leggings of any

kind are not accepted as part of the school uniform. Plain black tracksuit pants and jumpers are the

best items for winter. If you are in doubt about an item of uniform please check with the school first to

save expense in having to replace something that is not acceptable.

Kerri Moore

Information on our School Review

Every Queensland state school is reviewed by the School Improvement Unit (SIU) at least once every four years. The reviews are an important part of how the department supports and monitors schools. The reviews provide schools with independent feedback, tailored to their context and needs. Principals use the review findings to work with their school community and assistant regional director (or principal supervisor) to develop clear actions to move the school forward. Reviews are conducted by experienced educators trained in the use of the National School Improvement Tool, a nationally recognised framework for reviewing teaching and learning practices. Each review team generally consists of two to four reviewers, but the number of reviewers and length of review depends upon a range of factors, including the size and context of the school. Reviewers look closely at each school’s performance data and speak with a wide range of staff, students, parents and community members to get an accurate picture of the school. Unlike many other review systems, schools aren’t ranked or given a performance rating. Instead, the school is given a comprehensive report for consideration. The report details key findings and recommended improvement strategies to maximise student outcomes. Principals are encouraged to share this information with their staff and school community to help shape the school’s strategic direction. Feedback from parents and the community is an important part of school reviews, with everyone encouraged to have their say. Our school will be having its four year review from 17 – 19 September in Wek 10 this term. To register your interest in participating in the review, please contact your school office or email the SIU at siumb@qed.qld.gov.au. For more information about school reviews, please visit the School Reviews website at www.schoolreviews.eq.edu.au or contact the SIU on (07) 3035 2217 or at siumb@qed.qld.gov.au.

From our Deputy of Senior School Mr Josh Morris

NAPLAN SRT

As mentioned in my newsletter piece at the end of Term 2 our students will be

completing a trial NAPLAN test called a School Readiness Test or SRT. The SRT is

to test and fix any issues before the real NAPLAN testing which will be online in

2020. The SRT will involve our students completing a mock NAPLAN test using the

online platform with de-identified data. The main purpose of this test is to test out

our IT infrastructure to see what it is able to handle and make any adjustments

when necessary. This process also allows students to become familiar with the testing platform. I will

just repeat and confirm that student data will not be collected or used in anyway during these tests. It is

purely to practice on the platform and to test our systems. We look forward to NAPLAN Online 2020 as

we believe this will be a positive change for our students.

Donations of suits and dresses

We are calling for any donations of suits and dresses for our year 12 formal students. We are looking at

creating a bank of dresses and suits at school for attendees and their partners to choose from if they

find themselves in a position where they cannot organise their own. Please contact the school office on

07 41 565 777 if you are able to donate any items that may be of use and we can organise a time for

you to drop them off.

Josh Morris

From our Acting Deputy Principal Primary School Mr Peter Jordan

School Opinion Survey

The annual School Opinion Survey is open from the 29th July to 23rd of August

2019. This survey is an opportunity for our students, parents and staff to have their

say on important aspects of the school. The anonymous data collected during the

survey will help us identify both areas of strength and areas for improvement,

which will in turn help inform the improvement journey of the school. Parent

surveys were sent home with students during Week 3 of the term and we’d like to

say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contribute to the

survey so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We would like to encourage everyone to have their

say, together we can keep making our great school even better!

Kindy 2020 Update

Planning and organisation for Kindy in 2020 are well underway within the Primary Sector of the school.

Our key Kindy staff members have been heavily involved in skills-based professional development and

curriculum development to ensure that we are ready to kick off our first year of Kindy. We are all very

excited to be able to offer this service within the Discovery Coast area. As the year progresses there will

be further changes within the Primary Precinct as our awesome facilities are further enhanced to inspire

our youngest learners. If you have Kindy aged children, or know of someone who does, we’d love to

hear from you. Let us know of your interest in the program by contacting us through the office or our

school Facebook page.

Road Safety Week

With Road Safety Week commencing on the 26th of August it is a timely reminder that we now have a

designated pedestrian crossing in the front of the school. As a part of the Gladstone Council upgrade to

the bus zone in the front of the school, there is now a pedestrian crossing located at the end of the bus

drop-off area near the cadet sheds. This is the safest area for students, parents, staff and visitors to

cross the bus zone during drop-off and pick-up times. We ask for your co-operation in encouraging

students to utilise this crossing during these peak traffic times to ensure their safety.

Put road safety first every day

During Queensland Road Safety Week from 26 to 30 August 2019, we're calling on you to put

road safety at the top of your list.

The theme for this year's Qld Road Safety Week is Road Safety F1rst. We're all getting busier

and often multi-task to get through the day – even when using the roads. It's especially

important to be road safe around our school by:

Following school zone speed limits

Obeying parking signage, especially in drop off and pick up zones

Never double parking

Obeying the directions of crossing supervisors at all times.

Why not take the opportunity to start a conversation with your family about what road safety

means to you and how you put road safety first.

Visit the StreetSmarts website for road safety resources and more information on Queensland

Road Safety Week.

Peter Jordan

From our Head of Senior School Mr Anthony Holt

QCS for Year 12 Students

Year 12 students will soon be sitting the final Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test!

The QCS Test consists of four test papers; a Writing Task test paper, a Short

Response test paper and two Multiple Choice test papers, completed over

Tuesday 3rd September and Wednesday 4th September.

While sitting the QCS Test is essential for students seeking an OP, other students

can benefit from sitting it too. A grade of C or above will ensure they meet literacy and numeracy

requirements for the Queensland Certificate of Education, while a grade of D or above may boost their

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre selection rank. The QCS Test result will only be used to

moderate the ranks upwards

How can students prepare for the test? The best QCS Test preparation for students is studying their

school subjects. Students should have a sound knowledge of Year 10 Mathematics and a reasonable

level of vocabulary. It also a good idea to complete a few practice tests to know test procedures and

familiarise themselves with the test format. Students should make sure they get enough sleep

beforehand, stay hydrated and prepare the right materials to take into the exam. Good luck!

To be eligible to receive an OP, students must:

• complete 20 semester units of credit in Authority subjects

• study at least three subjects for four semesters each

• sit all four subtests of the QCS Test

• attend school until the final day of Year 12.

From our Head of Junior Secondary School Mr Warren Creighton

What a busy term we are having so far. Hard to believe that we are already at the

halfway mark. Over the last 5 weeks I have certainly got to know quite a lot of the

students in years 7-9. Unfortunately it can be difficult to chat with all parents and

caregivers. If you would like to chat with me please don’t hesitate to give me a call

at school or send me an email at wcrei1@eq.edu.au.

One thing I have noticed over the last few weeks is ensuring each child arrives to class with all the

necessary resources for the lesson. This includes a charged laptop, pens, pencils, writing pad and any

other extras for individual classes. Please check with your child that they have a plentiful supply of

these consumables.

This week the students will bring home their assessment calendar, which will also be posted on our web

page. Help them to use this document and meet their assessment deadlines. Highlighting relevant

areas and sticking in a central spot around the home is a great reminder of upcoming assessment. If

you have any questions around their learning please call or email myself or their teachers directly.

Working with you, we can maximise their learning.

From our Head of Special Education Services Ms Trish Gibson

Our free book club is going well. Thank you to Sue Johnston who is now

running the bookshop. 20 to 30 books are being selected each week. We are

in need of appropriate magazines. If you have car, truck, 4x4, horse,

wellbeing, health etc magazines, that we can give away, please send to the

Hive.

This week the “Pop-Up” Op shop is being run by Robyn Kirby – clothes and

accessories – something for everyone. This runs every few weeks. We are happy for good recycled

clothes to be sent in as well.

DATE CLAIMER: OPTIONS DAY, Thursday, 19th September,

2019

Options Day is an interactive and informative community event that invites

people with a disability in the Bundaberg Region, their family, friends to

explore the many life skills and educational pathways available to them. OPTIONS DAY is held in the Main

Pavilion at the BUNDABERG RECREATIONAL PRECINCT

From our Art Room Miss Jeanette Pretty

In the Art Room….

We are kicking off this term with lots of exciting activities in the art room! The year 7s are completing a

Pop Art drawing of a superhero to transfer onto a canvas, which are all looking fabulous! The year 8s

are working on a large scale collaborative piece, based on contemporary indigenous artist Sally Morgan.

Our year 9s are carving lino to prepare for the printing of their architectural designs. The year 10s are

working through their photographs of up-close and abstract images. Our senior students are exploring a

range of mediums to create a 2D artwork. Some students have artworks ready to display in the

upcoming Golding Showcase Youth Exhibition. These are just a sample of some of the fantastic talent

we have here at Rosedale State School. As an art teacher I am proud of our students and all the effort

and enthusiasm they have towards their creations.

Year 11 Shayla Wheeler ‘Our Indigenous garden’ Year 7 Billy-James Donald ‘Super Hero’

If you are in Gladstone between the 23rd August and the 5th October be sure to pop into the Art Gallery

and view the amazing artworks being produced by senior students in our region.

Miss Pretty

From our Library/Resource Room Ms Brenda Grills

BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!! We will be celebrating books and reading with our

annual Book Fair. Sharing a love for books and reading together with your children

for at least 10 minutes a day not only lights up their world but, it is also a critically

important factor in a child’s learning and literacy development.

To celebrate books and reading we are holding our annual Book Fair from Monday

(lunch only) 19th of August to Friday 23rd of August, before school 8:30 – 8:45 and

both lunches each day 11:30– 12:00 & 1:15-1:45. Books and stationary items will

be on display in the Library for students to look at and purchase. The Book Fair

theme this year is “DinoMite – Stomp, Chomp & Read”.

There will be a ‘colouring competition’, ‘guess how many’, and ‘a dress up day’. All competitions are

free to enter. ‘Colouring Ins’ will be handed out to students prior to Book Fair and will need to be

returned to Ms Grills at the beginning of Book Fair so that they can be displayed in the Library

throughout the week. Primary students are invited to come dressed in theme on Friday 23rd of August.

Students are encouraged to be inventive and creative when making their costumes by using household

items from home. Some ideas are - dinosaurs, giants, trolls, archaeologist, dino bones, park ranger,

stone age people, The Flintstones, Ice Age movie characters, The Land Before Time characters,

Barney and Friends TV show and where ever your imagination may take you in the world of DinoMite.

Come visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Sales from the Book

Fair contribute towards new books for our Library and our Students. Please note the brochure that will

be sent home soon only shows some of the books available for purchase.

Ms Grills

Rosedale State School Library.

Rosedale School is participating in the Opti-MINDS Challenge again this year making it 19 years in the

Challenge.

This year we have two teams in the competition, DIV l (Primary) Science Engineering team consisting

mostly of our State Final team from last year with two new members. DIV ll Language Literature Team

consisting of Year 7 & 8 students.

We would like to wish the teams the best of luck for the upcoming Challenge. This year the focus is on

WISDOM with all challenges reflecting this theme.

The Junior team had a Construction Day with Mrs Wellstead at school on Sunday 11-8-19, making

leaps and bounds with their contraption. The Senior team are continuing, working on their script and

developing props.

We would like to invite anyone interested to come along and support our teams at Shalom College on

Saturday 24th August.

All the best to all involved.

CELEBRATING SENIOR’S WEEK:

17- 25 August

If you would like transport to the Masquerade Party

from this area, please call Ozcare on 49374310.

Are You A Parent of a Child Aged 2 to 12?

The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland is conducting research into

parents’ opinions about parenting and programs available for parents. If you have a child between 2 and

12 years, we would love to hear your views on parenting and the services that are available to you as a

parent. You will need to complete a short survey, which will remain open until the 31st of August 2019.

To find out more or to participate please visit https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

UNIFORM

The primary school uniform will become compulsory from 2020. This includes shorts with a school logo embroidered on them. These are available from the uniform shop. If you need to be purchasing shorts between now and the end of the school year, please purchase shorts with logo so you are ready for next year.

ROSEDALE STATE SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING 125 years OF

EDUCATION IN 2021 We have formed a sub committee for this celebration, but are still looking for any past Rosedale State

School students and families if you would like to join us.

If you have any photos, records or stories you would like to share we would your help with ideas and

putting the celebration day together.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE

Father’s Day raffle tickets have been handed out to all students. If you have not received any and

would like some please contact the school office. The raffle is drawn Thursday 29th August 2019.

Photos of prizes are being put up on the P & C Facebook page. 6 + Prizes to be won. Prizes include

fishing gear from Tackle World, Car care kit, BBQ Boss pack, Man’s best friend (Dog) hamper and

Dad’s backpack filled with chocolate goodies. Tickets are $1.00 each.

FATHER’S DAY STALL

Father’s Day Stall is being held on Friday 30th August. Primary students will visit with their classes

during the morning and Secondary students will have the opportunity to visit the stall at first break. Gifts

are priced from $1.00 to $8.00.

NEXT MEETING: Monday 9th September at 4.30pm in the common room. All welcome.

TOWN DATE DAY TIME VENUE SESSION TYPE

Agnes Water

16.9.19 Monday 1.00pm – 2.30pm Discovery Coast Community Health Service 2 Rafting Ground Road, Agnes Water

Session A

Agnes Water

16.9.19 Monday 1.00pm -2.30pm Discovery Coast community Health Service 2 Rafting Ground Road, Agnes Water

Session B

Alternatively, for confidential information and support by appointment contact Bridges health & Community Care’s Drug and Alcohol Intake and Advice Line on 1800AODBridges (1800 263 274).