Principal’s News This week, we welcomed back our Prep and Year 1 students. It was so exciting to

see their happy faces, and on their parents faces. Our students have been very

settled and the transition has been very smooth. Approximately 150 children in

these year levels are attending, which is fantastic. We can’t wait until we have all of

our students back with us. Our focus is on student well-being and re-learning

school routines and procedures so that they are all ready for learning.

A huge shout out to our parents for demonstrating smooth drop-off and pick-up

procedures. Just a reminder if your child/ren are not there when you arrive, please

do ‘a lap’ and come back. Parents must stay in their vehicles. Thanks to the

parents who have been walking their children to and from school, as this alleviates

the congestion.

Reporting for Semester One

All state schools have been given the flexibility to modify the assessment and

reporting requirements for Term 2 and Semester 1, to reflect the adjusted nature of

learning during this time. Each year parents are provided with two written report

cards. This year, Semester 1 report cards will be emailed to families a little later

than usual, on Friday, 31 July 2020. This is week 3 of Term 3. This change in

timeframe, will allow teachers time to modify assessment and to gather

assessment evidence and information about students’ learning progress, taking

into account the changes to schooling.

Report cards will also be modified for all students for Semester 1 2020, as they will

be based on information developed from a modified program of learning in the 4

learning areas of English, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical

Education. While we are modifying aspects of the curriculum, when students return

to a normal timetable, we will implement all learning areas of the Australian

Collingwood Park State School

T E R M 2 W E E K 4 , M A Y 1 5 2 0 2 0

‘We acknowledge the Yuggera Language people sub-groups, Jagera, Ugarapul and Daranbirrin, the traditional custodians of this land on which we work, travel and live.

We pay our respects to the Elders, both past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australians.’

REMINDER: THE TUCKSHOP IS

CURRENTLY CLOSED AND THE UNIFORM SHOP HAS

LIMITED TRADING HOURS—PLEASE WATCH THE FB PAGE FOR UPDATES AND SPECIALS

TERM TWO DATE CLAIMERS:

READING CLUB—8.15am Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the Library Cancelled until further notice

PLAYGROUP Cancelled until further notice

Monday 18 May Collection of pre-ordered paper learning resources from 9.30am to 10.30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Monday 25 May Proposed return date to formal schooling (this will be notified by the Qld Premier on Friday 15th May).

FOR ALL UPDATES, PLEASE CHECK OUR

FACEBOOK PAGE AND OFFICIAL

WEBSITE.

https://www.facebook.com/CollingwoodParkSS/

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Curriculum.

To ensure that parents/carers receive their child’s report card, we need to ensure your family contact details

are correct. Where students reside in two homes, it is important that all family members have the correct

information listed so both parents/carers will receive a report card via email. The email addresses on file are

currently being used to distribute our school newsletter electronically each week so if you are not receiving the

newsletter or you would like to change the email address, you will need to update your details with the school.

This can be done simply and easily by contacting the school office

To ensure you receive your child’s report card, it is recommended that you add the following email to your

safe senders list so the report card email isn’t sent to the junk folder:

application.ONESCHOOL@dete.qld.gov.au

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. The Education Department's campaigns, Know the

Signs and Not Now Not Ever, reminds us that there are many forms of domestic and family violence.

Financial, social, physical, sexual, psychological and image-based abuse are some of the types of abuse

used to cause fear and control a partner, ex-partner or family member. Schools and workplaces are

encouraged to use Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month as an opportunity to look at the positive

ways in which we can prevent domestic and family violence in our communities. If you or any one you know is

suffering from Domestic Violence please visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/ to seek help. You are also

welcome to contact me at any time.

Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct replaces the:

Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students

Statement of Expectations, and

Code of School Behaviour.

Queensland state schools have the full 2020 school year to develop and consult with their community on the

new Student Code of Conduct. Until a school finalises their Student Code of Conduct, the existing

Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students continues to apply.

The Student Code of Conduct clearly sets out expectations about staff responsibilities to support students to

understand and meet discipline expectations of the school, and guidance on the application, where required,

of disciplinary consequences. This document will be available on each school's website and provided to newly

enrolled students and their parents. Our school will be collaboratively developing our school’s Student Code of

Conduct. We will be regularly engaging with our parents and community in the development of this document,

through our monthly P&C meetings.

Meridee Cuthill Principal

PLAYGROUP SINGALONG—YOU TUBE

If you are missing our playgroup song time, join

Miss Aimee for a little singalong. Be sure to get

your 'scarf' ready!

Click here to join in or view the singalong on the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLI_xUsJks&t=3s

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CHAPPY CHAT "In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal

are worth rushing back to." Dave Hollis

How has isolation been for you? As a parent myself, I understand there have

been amazing, memory making moments. There has been the need to do the

washing but also the thought "we don’t need to be anywhere, l'll do it tomorrow"

because playing cubby houses is more important that day. There's been the

feeling of wanting a small amount of time by yourself, just to regroup but at the

same time loving everyone at home and being able to do the things you

previously haven't had time to do as a family.

The above quote has me thinking, what do I need to change and what do I need to have stay the

same as now. I encourage you to also ask the same. I love how some people have discovered a new

kind of 'normal', through online meetings (actually might be a great way for more people to be

involved, who haven't been able to attend meetings before), or discovered new creative ways to keep

in contact with people and show you care like 'mail a hug' by drawing an outline of your children to

mail to family or friends, writing letters/cards even if its snail mail because it’s a personal touch, or

discovering you can now afford to have your child do ballet/ guitar lessons through amazing free

online lessons.

As the world around us starts up again, as our Preps and Yr 1's get back into a routine of school, as

more workers are able to return to work, what of the good from the last month, or more, can we hold

onto? How can we continue (as I heard once), on a journey of not just being a "human doing" but a

"human being"?

Kylie Osodu

Chaplain

Positive Behaviour for Learning

REMINDER: THE TUCKSHOP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND THE UNIFORM SHOP HAS LIMITED TRADING HOURS—PLEASE WATCH THE FB PAGE FOR UPDATES AND SPECIALS

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COMMUNICATION CORNER

Hi families and students!

I hope you’re enjoying your time learning at home. It’s been fantastic to welcome back the Prep and Year 1

students this week.

Today I wanted to talk about cooking – this is a great family activity with lots of learning opportunities!

Cooking is a wonderful experience for children; it’s hands on, lots of fun and has a yummy outcome at the

end.

Some of the things you can practice while cooking with your child:

Practice different describing words and concepts, such as “wet” and “dry”, “big” and “small”, or “hot”

and “cold”

Practice maths skills like counting, measuring, weighing, shapes, and number recognition

Practice fine motor skills with rolling, kneading, cutting and sorting

Practice social skills like turn-taking, sharing and working together

For the older students, cooking can be a great way to practice following instructions, reading recipes and

learning new vocabulary.

Once you’ve finished cooking it’s a great time to practice a retell – talking through all the steps of what

you’ve just done.

I’d love to hear how you practice some of these

skills in the kitchen. Let me know what you make!

Have a great weekend,

Madeline Wild Speech-Language Pathologist

Cooking with Mrs Cuthill Yesterday, Mrs Cuthill was joined by Samantha from Prep Blue and Miah from 1D to assist in cooking rock

cakes (something Mrs Cuthill used to make with her grandmother when she was a girl – a long, long, long time

ago). The girls’ names were drawn out of a hat, to celebrate the return of our Prep and Year 1 students.

Recipe for Rock Cakes

Ingredients

2 cup self-raising flour sifted

2/3 cup caster sugar

1 1/2 cup sultanas (or you could use dried cranberries or blueberries)

125 g butter melted

2 egg lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tbs milk optional (we needed a bit more – maybe because we weren’t exact with flour)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180C.Grease baking trays.

2. Combine flour, sugar and sultanas in a bowl. Make a well in the centre.

3. Add butter, eggs and vanilla. Stir gently to combine. Mixture should be slightly sticky. Add milk if the flour

does not completely combine.

4. Drop heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture onto greased trays, allowing room for spreading.

5. Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until lightly golden and firm to the touch.

6. Stand on trays for 5 minutes.

7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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Farm Safety Calendar Competition

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Collingwood Park State

School

Pathway to Knowledge

Burrel Street

COLLINGWOOD PARK

QLD 4301

Postal Address: P O Box 75

Redbank, QLD 4301

Phone: 07 3381 4333

Fax: 07 3381 4300

E-mail:

admin@collingwoodparkss.eq.edu.au

24 HOUR

STUDENT ABSENCE LINE

Ph.: 07 3381 4333

Option 1 or

Email:

absences@collingwoodparkss.eq.edu.au

24 HOUR

SMS (Short Message Service)

0426 305 137

This is an SMS ONLY service.

We’re on the Web…….. www.collingwoodparkss.eq.edu.au

https://www.facebook.com/CollingwoodParkSS/

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Diary payments are now overdue. Please

pay for your student diary as soon as possible.

Student Resource Scheme Term one instalments are now overdue. Term 2

instalments are now due.

Instrumental Music If your student participates in the instrumental

program, please ensure that you have paid the

$20 instrumental fee and if your student hires an

instrument from the school, the $50 instrument

hire fee.

Excursions At this stage all excursions and camps have

been cancelled until further notice. We will

advise you of any changes as they come to

light.

Finance News

Our school frequently sustains vandalism.

Please keep your eyes and ears open and if you

see or hear any suspicious activity please phone

School Watch on 13 17 88 immediately.