Principal’s News Kim Egan

Well, another term draws to a close and we wish you

a happy and safe holiday. Thank you for your

support in making this term a great success.

This term, we have welcomed many new families to

our school community. It is heart-warming to hear the positive feedback

received regarding our wonderful school and how our school community has

welcomed these new families in the Carbrook Way.

Celebration of Learning – Art Show

We thoroughly enjoyed this term’s celebration of learning where our

school community came together in celebrating the success of our

students through the ARTS. A generous and warm thank you to staff,

families, parents and P&C and our wonderful students for a great

community event.

Parent Teacher Partnership Agreements Thank you to the parents who took the time to meet with teachers to discuss your child’s progress to date in the recent parent teacher interviews. Educating children is a partnership between families and schools. A real partnership is one in which families and schools share information, using what they learn from each other to change how they work with students. If

Carbrook State School Principal: Kim Egan Deputy Principal: Kerry-Ann Reese

Success with Effort Issue 7 15 September 2017

511-535 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd Phone: 3209 0888 Absentee Line: 3209 08 60

Carbrook 4130 Fax: 3209 0800

Email: the.principal@carbrookss.eq.edu.au Website: www.carbrookss.eq.edu.au

School Watch 13 17 88 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Student Absentee Line: 3209 0860

School enrolments being taken now… please collect your

enrolment pack from the administration or download it

from the website.

only one side shares information, the partnership will not bring about the desired outcomes. Thank you to all parents in contributing and committing to a partnership with your child’s teacher. Research has shown that formal education is only one place where learning occurs – 70% of a students’ waking hours are spent away from school. As a result school is only one place where children learn. Children learn first in their homes, families and communities. Formal education is only one factor that influences the learning, development and health outcomes of children and young people. As educators we certainly see the impact that families have on a child’s development and we value your positive input into your child’s development. Working together in a partnership means a win win situation for our children. Spell-a-thon

Thank you Carbrook Community for supporting the Carbrook State School Spell-a-thon. We had a goal of

raising $10,000 this year and we exceeded this goal raising $10,802.90. The class that raised the highest

funds was 1A who are the winners of a class pizza party.

Our highest fundraiser, raising $520 was Harvie P in 1A. Harvie won prizes from the school locker and a

voucher from Georges Seafood.

Students who raised the highest funds for each grade were as follows:

Prep: Cooper K

Year 1: Mason H & Felicity S

Year 2: Lacey F

Year 3: Amber S

Year 4: Lincoln F

Year 5: Teane C

Year 6: Emilo M

These students received a McDonald’s gift voucher for their efforts.

Thank you again for your participation and support of the P&C major fundraiser for the year. Thank you to

Mrs Blackburn for co-ordinating this event on behalf of the P&C. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

School Facebook Page If you want up to date information on school events and activities students are in engaged in during the term, please connect to our school facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/CarbrookStateSchool

Deputy Principal’s News Kerry-Ann Reese

Wonder of Science

Last term, Year 5 and 6 students and a targeted group of students in year 4

worked with two science ambassadors on the topics of earth sciences and

physical science on an inquiry approach to learning where students were

permitted to explore and investigate a scientific question. Groups of children

were judged at school on their research and response to the inquiry question

and the winning work was showcased at a student conference this term, Aug

17 at Kimberly Park State School. Our Carbrook kids were very successfully

at this student conference, coming away with a 1st place and 2nd place in Year

6 and 3rd place in Year 5.

The school funded this project at a cost of $3800. The young science ambassadors worked with

students to explore the science concepts being investigated. One of the Year 4 groups presented

their project on parade and showcased the work they had been doing and did a wonderful job. This

has been a great opportunity for students to work on a project and extend their knowledge and

understanding in specific scientific areas.

Code Breaking

This term 28 year 6 students successfully completed a code breaking project through the Brisbane

School of Distance Education. These students engaged in a weekly lesson where they

experienced hands on learning in code breaking programs. This term 28 year 4 students

commenced participation in the code breaking program. This booster project has targeted students

performing well in the areas of mathematics, science and technology. Students have thoroughly

enjoyed this experience and we look forward to seeing their new found skills being transferred into

their everyday learning.

NAPLAN 2017

All student Naplan reports have been distributed to parents. Please contact the office if your

child’s report did not find its way home.

Robotics

Next term, Carbrook State School will host a Robotics Program before school from week 3 for 7

weeks. Parents have been notified of this program and can register their children in this program at

a cost of $99. There are only 20 positions available for participation in this program. The program

is offered for students in Year 2 – 6. Please contact the office to register your child for this

engaging program.

P&C Thank you to our wonderful P & C and volunteers for co-ordinating the Father’s Day Stall this year. There were lots of happy smiling children, very proud of the gifts they had purchased for their father or grandfather. Again, without the help of our parent volunteers, events such as this are not able to happen. Thank you for supporting the P&C and this year’s Father’s Day Stall. Prep Open Day On 25th August, Carbrook State School hosted its first Prep Open Day for the year. We invited upcoming prep children and their families to join in on a morning of prep activities. Children and

parents alike had a great morning of fun and enjoyed a shared morning tea. We look forward to welcoming these new families to our Carbrook Community next year. On 20ct October, Carbrook State School will host another Prep Open Day. All families are welcome to attend. This day provides our upcoming preppies with another day to become familiar with a prep room, prep way of life, teachers, staff and children.

The Life Education Team and

Harold the Giraffe will be visiting Carbrook State School

From Wednesday 25 October to Wednesday 1 November, 2017.

WHAT IS LIFE EDUCATION?

Life Education motivates and empowers young people to make smart life choices for a healthy

future.

MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S FRIENDSHIP – PREP After building a model spaceship at school, Harold and his friends, Boots and Red venture into an imaginary world in outer space. As the adventure unfolds children explore: how to build friendships and care for others, feelings and emotions, safe and unsafe situations and early warning signs and safe places and people to turn to for help. MODULE: ‘READY, STEADY GO’ – YEAR 1 Harold and his friends are ready for their big race at the school athletics carnival. Or are they? When one member of their relay team doesn’t show up, what will they do? This fun, engaging narrative provides opportunities to discover: benefits of physical activity, safety strategies in different environments, how our body reacts in new situations, what our body needs to be healthy including a nutritious diet, water and sleep.

MODULE: ‘SAFETY RULES – YEAR 2 Harold and his friends have gone camping, but when someone gets injured on a hiking expedition, how will they look after each other and make it back to camp? This module helps children to problem solve and focuses on: recognizing safe and unsafe environments, how to care for others, behaviours that maintain friendships, places and people who we can go to for help. MODULE: ‘ALL SYSTEMS GO’ – YEARS 3 Inside a futuristic machine ‘The Venture’, the Captain and his crew take the class on a tour of the human body. Travelling through the blood we explore the functions of various body parts and how magnificent the human body really is .The students discuss issues and engage in activities centered on peer pressure, second hand smoking, safety with medicines, factors that influence the function of body systems. MODULE: ‘bCYBERWISE’ – YEARS 4 This module focuses on cybersafety, cyber ethics and building positive relationships with friends online and offline. The students explore a range of issues such as password security, risks of

sharing personal information, how to communicate respectfully both online and offline and strategies to handle bullying including cyberbullying.

MODULE: ‘MIND YOUR MEDICINE’ – YEAR 5

Using a friendly game show format Mind Your Medicine develops students’ understanding of

medicines and their safe use, positive communication, strategies for managing conflict, stress and

bullying and explores how feelings influence the choices that we make.

MODULE: ‘IT’S YOUR CALL’– YEAR 6

Students clarify the definition of a drug; explore risks associated with the use of legal drugs and the

short and long term consequences of misuse. They examine the decision-making process, and

develop strategies for dealing with pressure situations including digital media.

The cost for your child to participate in this program is $7.

Payment Options

Option 1: Pay by cash, EFTPOS or credit card at school office from 8:15am – 9:15am,

Tuesday and Thursday

Option 2: Pay by direct credit into school bank account

BSB: 064-170

A/c#: 00902152

A/c Name: Carbrook State School General A/c

Reference: Your child’s name & Class & Activity eg. T.Smith, Yr 2 Harold

Please pay the $7 for your child’s participation in the Life Education program by Monday,

23 October 2017.

NO LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

Guidance Officer Jackie Edwards

Guidance Officer Role Description

Guidance Officers identify factors that can interfere or disrupt effective learning,

wellbeing and development, and plan or assist in planning interventions or

programs that can help students achieve positive outcomes.

Guidance officers may work directly with the student or with the student’s

teachers, support personnel, family other specialists or professionals from other

agencies depending on the issues to be resolved and the age of the student. Depending on the

student’s age, a range of issues may be supported by guidance officers including personal and

social development. Mental health, diverse learning styles and needs, and educational and career

pathways.

Guidance officers, while respecting student privacy and confidentiality, work as members of a

support team and are committed to providing quality education services for every young

Queenslander regardless of their circumstances.

http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/guidance-officers/index.html

HOSES Fiona Broquesa

Master Teacher Leonie Barnham

It has been a very busy term for

me, filled with wonderful

learning and exciting activities

for the students of Carbrook

State School.

We have just finished an action packed Book Week, with lots of ‘Book’ related

ventures for our school. This year’s theme was ‘ESCAPE TO EVERYWHERE’

and our tasks were centred on this.

Children were able to participate in story reading of shortlisted books in the library. Mrs Searles

had children engrossed in wonderful stories. Everyone was very disappointed when the bell rang,

and reading time was over.

Other Book Week activities included a ‘SNAP SHOT’ competition. Children were encouraged to

bring in a picture or a photo of their favourite place to visit, and a short blurb about it. We were

inundated with entries including trips to Disneyland, Stradbroke Island and Hawaii, just to name a

few.

Our art competition was based on the short listed book Spellbound. Making Pictures with the ABC.

Children drew art pieces using letters of the alphabet and created master pieces of butterflies,

cats, castles and even teachers!!!!

STLaN Susan Mitchelmore

Great Cyber Safety Resource for parents and children Being online has become a big part of everybody’s life; particularly for children who are growing up surrounded by the internet, computers, smart devices and gaming consoles that offer unlimited networking possibilities. With the power of these connections, it is important that we educate our children about safe and positive ways to be online. Telstra and the Queensland Government have partnered to develop Creep Quiz: Are U Safe Online?

This quiz has been designed to provide insight into the online world and highlight some of the pitfalls for the unwary. Lots of social media sites and apps require users to be 13 years and older; so as your child approaches that age, the pressure from friends to use social media intensifies.

The Creep Quiz provides parents with an interactive tool that they can use with their child to talk about their digital lives. Aimed at children from 11 years of age, this quiz addresses a variety of activities across a number of social media platforms. Use the quiz to test your own knowledge and as an opportunity to discuss online safety with your child. Take the quiz now and give online creeps the flick. http://www.creepquiz.eq.edu.au/

Learning Support Teacher Michelle Searles

The Preps have been learning about patterns. This article will help parents

become more aware of just what they have been exploring. If you have any

Pre-preps at home they would also enjoy engaging in these activities and you

could also encourage your older children to create more complex patterns as

well as exploring patterns in numbers.

Preschool Math: Exploring Patterns By Traci Geiser

Patterns are all around us, from the clothing we wear to the repeating patterns found in nature and everyday routine. Patterning is also a basic math skill upon which many mathematical concepts are based. Times tables, addition and skip counting all require an understanding of and proficiency in patterning. In preschool, identifying and creating patterns is just the beginning of the mastery of life-long mathematical skills.

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How can you introduce your pre-schooler to patterning? "Children find patterns from looking around and noticing," says Grace Davila Coates, Program Director of Family Math (Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley) and co-author of Family Math for Young Children. She says that a parent's job is to recognize patterns and point them out, in clothes, on the sidewalk, and everywhere patterns are to be found. In short, using the world around you and objects from around the house will introduce your child to patterning and give him a head start in mathematical thinking.

Pattern Basics:

• A pattern is only a pattern if it is repeated twice. • The easiest patterns are those involving two colours or variables (for example, red, blue, red,

blue), referred to as an AB, AB pattern. More complex patterns include ABC, ABC; AABB, AABB; AAB, AAB; ABB, ABB; and ABCD,ABCD.

• Be sure to give your child the opportunity to “read” his pattern when it is complete. This will allow him the opportunity to fix any misplaced objects in his pattern.

Identifying Patterns in Your World:

By taking the time to notice and identify patterns with your child, he will begin to see and identify them as well. Be on the lookout for some of these patterns as you go through your day:

• Many patterns can be found in the fabric used to create clothing. Stripes, prints, and plaids often repeat themselves providing many opportunities for identifying patterns as you go through the day.

• Many shoes have a pattern on the bottom of the sole. Notice shoe tracks when you walk through dirt or make prints with wet soles.

• Nature provides patterns in flower petals, colourful gardens, and even in the coats of animals such as tigers and zebras.

• Once children are aware of patterns they will begin to see them in everything. They might notice that breakfast is served in a pattern: yogurt, eggs, pancakes; yogurt, eggs, pancakes or that they have school one day, and stay home the next. Do you have patterns in your weekly schedule or daily routine? Help your child become aware of your everyday patterns.

• When you go to the grocery store, notice patterns in the food displays, display cases, and even the floor tiles. Even grocery shopping can be a learning time if you take note of what is around you.

Create and Extend Patterns:

• Provide opportunities for your child to extend a pattern you have started or to create her own pattern using items found around your house such as the following:

• When serving small crackers or cereal that comes in multiple colours, ask your child to create a pattern with her food before eating it.

• String beads or coloured cereal into a beautiful patterned necklace for hands-on pattern work. • Use blocks, Legos or other small toys to create patterns across the room. The longer you make it,

the more fun it is (and the more practice for your little one) • Use stickers or rubber stamps to make patterns on paper. Your child will be delighted in the

opportunity to use these fun tools for learning. • Create movement patterns as you move across the back yard, down the street or through the park.

For example, walk, walk, jump; walk, walk, jump. Try any of these movements to add to the fun: skip, run, jog, hop, turn, and sit.

Patterns are all around us, as are opportunities to teach your child more about them. The key to teaching this basic math skill is to make your child aware of patterns and give her opportunities to create and extend patterns in daily life. After just a bit of practice, you will be amazed at how often he'll find patterns that you don’t even see!

More preschool patterning activities:

• Homemade Beads: 3 Ways • Make Noodle Necklaces! • Ice Cube Bead Necklaces • Play Patterns on the Move

Physical Education Cat Cupitt Day Of Sport Last Friday on the 8 September, 74 students from year 5 & 6 attended a Day of

Sport at Cornubia Park Sports Centre. Leading up to this day, the students had

been practicing hard at school on a Wednesday afternoon in their soccer and

netball teams. All this practice paid off, because our teams did really well when

playing other schools. Carbrook played soccer and netball against our 3 fellow

LEAN cluster schools (Shailer Park, Loganholme and Kimberley Park).

The day was designed to provide students with the opportunity to play in team environments and

showcase their skills of the sport they were participating in. The day was an outstanding success

with students from all schools demonstrating respect and sportsmanship for other teams, referees

and the facilities.

Students had to manage their teams, ensure they were on the right field or court at the right time

and share the playing time with subs so everyone had equitable time on the field. Our students did

very well at this and displayed excellent sportsmanship.

We had wonderful help on the day from Shailer Park High School students who helped referee

along with some amazing parent helpers who helped tirelessly all day. We have a great

community. The day would not have been such a success without the help of Loganholme Soccer

Club and Shailer Park Netball Association in providing us with fantastic facilities.

I know there were a lot of students participating in Soccer and Netball for the first time who might

now want to join a club. So this is amazing news. Hopefully we can do this day again next year

and make it a regular occurrence.

P&C Update Cameron Lynch, President

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, 4 October at 6.30pm in the staff room

Shailer Park High School News

Shailer Park State High School: Upcoming Events

Carbrook State School

Event Venue Date

Orientation Days Shailer Park State High School

All students enrolled at SPSHS in 2017

Monday: 28 November 8.50 – 3pm

Tuesday: 29 November 8.50 – 3pm

CALENDAR DATES TERM 4 2017 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 October Queen’s Birthday Holiday

3 School Tour 9.30

4 P&C Meeting 6:30pm

5 6 Kindness Day – Rainbow Colours to be worn

2 9 10 11 12 13

3 16 Pupil Free Day

17 18 19 Parent Information Day Prep – Year 6

20 Prep Open Day

4 23 24 25 Life Education Program All Year levels

26 27

5 30 31 1 November 2 3

6 6 7 School Tour 9:30

8 9 Year 5 Kayak Adventure Program

10 Year 6 Kayak Adventure Program

7 13 14 15 16 17

8 20 21 22 23 ‘Y’ Lead Program Year 5 students

24 200 Days of Learning

9 27 28 29 Joffa – Year 5 & 6 Classes

30 1 December

10 4 Year 6 Graduation Night

5 Year 6 Party Day at Hyperdome

6 7 All Break Up Parties

8 LAST DAY/ Clean Up Day

CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 22 January 23 24 25

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