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Stephen LoganStephen Logan

15 February 201815 February 2018

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

EXECUTIVE STUDENT LEADERS

Last week we held the Student Investitureceremony for the Executive StudentLeaders. We were proud to have the HonMark McArdle, Cr Tim Dwyer and MsPozzoli, principal Caloundra SHS, presentthe badges to our Yr6 students leaders forthe following positions:

School Captains – Matthew D & Charli WVice-Captains – Nathan L & Amryn PCultural Captain – Mikaela SVice-Captain – Erin LStudent Council Executives – Amryn P (President),Charli W (Secretary), Ziggy G (Treasurer)Student Councillors – Asmit M, Lillian D, Ziggy G, TyraM, Anhaddeep S, Meiling WSports House Captains – Beau H, Milla G, Asmit M,Tyra M, Bailey C, Sarah F, Nathan L, Ruby J.Sports Vice Captains – Jackson H, Reegan L, Riley B,Mackenzie O, Lillain D, Summer L, Matthew D, Dakota T

We look forward to the memorable contributions that theseoutstanding student leaders will make this year. Listening to thediscussions already, their legacy will be most significant.

CHARTER STATEMENTS

Last year, our P&C and School Council created and adoptedcharter statements to guide their practice and decision makingprocesses at our school.

P & C Charter:

We are the Caloundra State School P & C, formed to promote,develop and improve the learning environment by fosteringwhole school community participation and encouragingcollaboration. This will enhance the students’ learning andwellbeing.

School Council Charter:

We are the Caloundra State School School Council, formed toguide the broad strategic direction of the school. We achievethis by monitoring the school’s strategic plan, as well asapproving and overseeing plans and policies of a strategicnature including the budget. In close consultation with thePrincipal, we advise on strategic matters to ensure positiveoutcomes with all stakeholders.

Our P&C meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Monday of each monthwhile the Council meets once a term with special additionalmeetings called when needed. Please support these 2important groups in their business this year. Thanks

COMMUNICATION

The School Council is working on feedback received fromparents via the School Opinion Surveys from last year. One ofthe major areas was improving communication so this year weare going to be focussing on making sure the key messagesget to parents. We are going to improve our communication by:

1. Using SMS to notify parents of urgent, important andor timely reminders. This will be sent via MGM – theplatform that sends absence notifications to you.Your obligation is therefore to ensure that the mobilephone number of your primary contact is ALWAYScurrent.

2. Encouraging teachers to send regular news toparents and to communicate with parents about

Because communication is a two way process, both partieshave a responsibility to participate in what is offered and tostay informed so that it can be as effective as possible. Pleasediscuss issues early with teachers about your child’s academicor behavioural concerns so that something can be done aboutit. Similarly, if there are other issues that can impact your child’slearning, let us know so we can support you. We have manyfacets to our family support programs that make difficultsituations a little easier for you and your children.

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK TOSTUDENTS?

Another area from the Opinion Survey that parents thoughtcould be improved was “feedback to their child from teachersto make improvement”.

John Hattie, guru of educational research, states: “Feedbackinvolves telling students how they are doing, and how theycould improve. However, while the basics of how to giveeffective feedback always remain the same, there are differentforms of feedback you can use.

There are four ways that you can use feedback to helpstudents. These are:

This year, the leadership team will be working with teachers tomake this more effective. Our planning and coaching questions

will also focus on how to give effective feedback. Ask yourchildren whether their teachers do these 4 things as that wouldbe “effective feedback”.

ONLINE SAFETY

The internet isn’t inherently bad. Facebook and Messaginghelps you stay connected to friends, get inspired for trips, laughat YouTube and have a small LOL at comics and memes onInstagram, right? The benefits are similar for your children, butthey’re still learning about safety in all areas of their lives.

Safer Internet Day was last Tuesday, 6 February, andencourages a better internet, where technology is usedresponsibly and respectfully amongst young people. The themefor this year was Create, Connect And Share Respect: A BetterInternet Starts With You. Young people are open to talkingabout online safety if you show them you understand the hugerole that social media and the internet play in their lives. Thismeans engaging them in a discussion around the issue (ratherthan just laying down rules). Creating a conversation aboutwhat the respectful and responsible use of technology lookslike can be a great way to get started. You might be surprisedto find that your children may already have solid strategies forkeeping themselves safe online.

Click here to find practical ways to talk to students about onlinesafety, help them manage their privacy, and aim to create,connect, and share respect online.

What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying that’s done through the use oftechnology, for example, using the internet or a mobile phoneto hurt, harass or embarrass someone. If you’re experiencingcyberbullying, you’re not alone. Unfortunately it’s reallycommon, with up to one in five young Australians havingreported being cyberbullied (Joint Select Committee onCyber-Safety. (2011). High-wire act: Cyber-safety and theyoung: Interim report. Canberra: Parliament of theCommonwealth of Australia).

What does cyberbullying look like?

Cyberbullying comes in many forms, but the most common are:

behaviour, achievement or something special theirchild has done via email. Therefore, your emailaddress must be current. That is also required for thisnewsletter.

3. Using the School websitewww.caloundrass.eq.edu.au and making sure it iskept up to date and “tidied up” so the information isuseful and accurate. The website is linked directly tothe QSchools App so you can get that too to stayconnected.

4. The QParents App is a secure, online portal that hasbeen created by the Department of Education toprovide parents of Queensland state school studentswith 24-hour access to their child's information. Theportal allows you to securely access informationabout your child and communicate directly with theschool.

5. Using Facebook for celebrations and messages – butif you want a quick response to a question, don’tpost it to Facebook, but instead emailadmin@caloundrass.eq.edu.au

6. Encouraging parents to attend parades as manyoffers and invitations to students occur at these timesas well as reminders of rules and expectations. Youget to hear the message from the source.

1. Affirming what they did well.

2. Correcting and directing.

3. Pointing out the process.

4. Coaching students to critique their own efforts.”

• receiving mean or hurtful text messages fromsomeone you know or even someone you don’tknow

• receiving nasty, threatening or hurtful messagesthrough social networking sites such as Facebook,Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat

• people sending photos and videos of you to otherswithout your permission to try and embarrass or hurtyou

• people spreading rumours or lies about you viaemails or social networking sites or text messages

• people trying to stop you from communicating withothers or excluding you from chat groups

• people stealing your passwords or logging into youraccounts and changing the information there

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Brendan BopfBrendan Bopf

Why is cyberbullying so hard to deal with?

https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-cyberbullying?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180202_EDM_SCH_SaferInternetDay_DM&utm_content=180202_EDM_SCH_SaferInternetDay_DM+Version+A+CID_a08646936d92204b2bbe4bc8e61230f4&utm_source=emailCM

RESPECT OUR SCHOOL STAFF

Violent or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated in our schools.It's not just a courtesy. It's the law. We all have different beliefs,expectations and experiences, so there are inevitably going tobe times where conflicts or disagreements occur in schools.How we handle those conflicts can make a significantdifference to the learning and development of our students andthe positive environments we aim to foster.

All members of the community are encouraged to worktogether to prevent abuse and violence directed towardsschool staff.

http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/pdfs/resolving-issues-school-fact-sheet.pdf

INVITATION

Andrew Wallace MP, Federal Member for Fisher invites youto a Community eSafety Forum with special guest JulieInman Grant.

Monday, 19 February 2018, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start atInnovation Hall, Kawana Waters State College, SportsmanParade, Bokarina, 4575.

Registration of your attendance must occur via the followingTrybooking link by 18 February 2018.

http://www.trybooking.com/UEFF

Enquiries 54935556

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: 3 - 6

DISTRICT SWIMMING

Well done to the 19 students who wentalong to district swimming trials last week.Mr Rosenthal and Mrs Daniel said thateveryone was well behaved and put in100%. Those who competed will find outshortly if they have qualified for regionals. Ihope every student has thanked MrRosenthal for his efforts in preparing

students for the carnival.

MODERATION OF WRITING

Last week I was reminded of the tremendous professionalismthat teachers display in our great school. Sitting and listeningto discussions about students work was special. Teachersshowing how in such a short time they know what and wherekids are at and how to help them. That's why my kids came toCaloundra State School. We are very lucky parents.

SOFTWARE LICENSE FORMS

This week permission forms have been sent asking for parentsto give permission for their child/children to be able to accessweb based literacy and numeracy programs that we use everyweek at school. The programs are purchased by the schoolwith a percentage of the school resource scheme amount thatyou pay each year. I understand that you probably alreadysigned one last year but we are required by the department tohave up to date yearly permissions to be completely accurateand timely. This is done to ensure that all parents and guardiansare aware that we use these wonderful learning tools. Pleasesign and return so our students can start to use the products.Please also remember that is school resource amounts are notbeing paid then there will be no access. Please feel free to callso we can help if this is an issue.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: P - 2Thanks to all parents and families whoattended parent information sessions overthe last few weeks. We hope you now feelfully informed about what is happening inyour child’s classroom.

EARLY START

The start of the school year involves a lot ofstudent assessment. We use the ‘Early Start’ literacy andnumeracy assessments for Prep students. A number of staffhave been completing screeners with students in Prep for thelast few weeks to find out their strengths and areas fordevelopment in English and Maths. Early Start data is used byclass teachers to plan and differentiate their lessons andlearning for students to ensure that every student makesprogress from their individual starting points. It also gives usinformation about trends in cohorts that we can monitor as theymove through the school.

http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/advice/earlychildhood/early-start.html

MINI-LIT

This year, we are starting a new literacy intervention programcalled ‘Multi-Lit’. For lower school, this will involve studentsin Y2 initially, with four groups of ‘Mini-Lit’ running every day.This program aims to support students who may not yet be‘at level’ in English or those who demonstrate gaps in theirlearning which are preventing them from making progress. Ifyou child is identified to take part in Mini-Lit, they will bringhome a permission form and information page to let you know.Mini-Lit will run at the same time as classroom reading/literacyrotations.

http://www.multilit.com/

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING (ASOT)

Marzano’s art and science of teaching is our pedagogicalframework. That means, it is a set of questions and objectivesthat we all use to guide our practise. It enables us to have acommon language around what we expect from students andstaff both within classrooms and around the school. This week,

• people setting up fake profiles pretending to be you,or posting messages or status updates from youraccounts.

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Heather McDuffHeather McDuff

staff have been discussing Design Question 8 (DQ8) ‘Whatstrategies will I use to help students understand and follow rulesand procedures?’ Staff share examples of how they do thisin their own classrooms, visually and verbally. Mr Bopf and Iare responsible for ensuring that this looks and sounds similarin every classroom, that everyone understands how they canimprove this area of their teaching and that we learn from oneanother.

https://www.marzanoresearch.com/

PREP DROP OFF

Parents are now able to drop Prep students off from 8.30am.If you need to drop off your child early, please sign the registeroutside the Prep B classroom and give your child one of theyellow high vis vests to wear. The member of staff on duty eachday will supervise until the bell at 8.50am.

HEAD OF CURRICULUM P – 6Friday, 9 February was the last day for MsJoanne Randl who has finished up for therest of year. The school community wouldlike to wish Ms Joanne Randl and her familyall the best as they await the birth of theirnew addition.

I will now take over the role of Head ofCurriculum for the rest of 2018. I amlooking forward to working with the

teachers and wider school community as we continue todevelop and implement creative and engaging curriculum sothat our student achieve outside outcomes.

To our new families welcome. I have been a part of thiswonderful school community for the past 11 years and I lookforward to meeting you all over the coming year.

If you were unable to attend the Parent Information sessionsthat were presented over the past two weeks, please accessthe Caloundra State School website, where you will find“Snapshots” of the content that is being taught in each of theyear levels in each of the subject areas.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We’ve just ordered and received over 300 books to update andadd to our year 3 home readers! Our next big task is to sort andlabel (stamp and sticker) these books, along with our existingbooks, to create four fantastic Home Reader Libraries for ourYear 3 classes.

If you can spare some time to help with our sorting and labellingplease leave your details with the office and once we are readyto go we will be in contact. Remember the more helpers wehave the faster we can get the new books into the Year 3classrooms. Thanks for supporting our school especially ourYear 3 readers.

FROM THE OFFICE:

Kylie Bland, Margie Braund, Robyn Rawson, Sue MartinKylie Bland, Margie Braund, Robyn Rawson, Sue Martin

What a great start to the year it has been. We hope everyoneis enjoying the weather. Our school is continuing to grow withmany new families enrolling, showing what a fantastic schoolwe have.

MEDICAL

Education Queensland policy requires that, at the beginning ofeach school year, it is necessary to provide action plans forstudents with severe medical conditions. A new action planneeds to be provided by your medical practitioner for themanagement of asthma, anaphylaxis or any other medicalconditions while at school.

It is imperative that this information be furnished as we cannotprovide the assistance required without express instructions.Please return to the school office a current action plan signedby your GP or specialist. Also kindly advise the school if specialmedical requirements no longer apply.

EXCURSIONS / PAYMENTS

Student Resource Scheme 2018

2nd instalment due by 16-02-2018 - $30.003rd instalment due by 29-03-2018 - $30.00Or pay in full now to ensure your student does not miss out.

SRS CalStars Dance Program 2018

All fees are due now

SRS Instrumental Music

2nd instalment due by 23-03-2018Or payment in full due now.

All parents/Carers, regardless of whether they wish to jointhe scheme or not, will need to sign the application formindicating that they have read the Terms and Conditionsoutlined in this document and understood the contractconditions outlined on the Participation Form.

Year 2 Excursion Local Area History on 7th and 8thMarch

The final payment for the Yr2 excursion is due on Tuesday 20,February 2018 to ensure your child’s attendance.

Year 5, St Helena Island on 15th March

The final payment for the Yr5 camp is due on Friday, 2 March2018 to ensure your child’s attendance.

Year 6 Canberra Trip 27 – 31 August 2018

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Nigel RosenthalNigel Rosenthal

Approximate Instalment timelines and costs:

1st payment $330 due by 23 March 20182nd payment $330 due by 04 May 20183rd payment $320 due by 15 June 2018

EXCURSION NOTES AVAILABLE ON OURWEBSITE

If you require a copy of an excursion note please go to ourwebsite via the link below and click on the Support andResources tab then Forms and Documents. Please ensure yousign and return the permission note prior to the relevant activity.

http://www.caloundrass.eq.edu.au

QPARENTS

All of our new families would have received an email this weekinviting you to join up to Qparents.

Ways to access QParents

https://qparents.qld.edu.au/

Tip: Once you have registered your account, bookmark theQParents page in your web browser so you can quickly findyour way there next time.

You can access QParents using a:

Visit the QParents website to find out more.

https://qparents.qld.edu.au/

BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

Does your child have a current go card? This back to schoolessential provides discounts for children travelling to and fromschool on public transport — saving 30 per cent comparedto the cost of a single paper ticket. Register their go card toprotect the balance in case it's lost or stolen.

Be sure to know the right stops and routes. Check on journeyplanner with your school or bus operator to ensure you knowthe right stop and route that will get your child to school.There are often changes to services in the new school year toaccommodate new enrolments and improve services. To findout more visit the Translink website

LET’S STAND TOGETHER AGAINST BULLYINGAND VIOLENCE

Our school is proud to say ‘Bullying. No Way!’ with schoolsacross Australia on Friday, 16 March 2018 to mark the 2018National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

By standing united we can all help deliver a powerful messagethat bullying and violence are never okay.

We strongly encourage parents and carers to have open andhonest conversations with their children about bullying in allforms. Get the discussion started with helpful information andtips available on the Bullying. No Way! website.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Date:Date: Event:Event: Payment Date:Payment Date:

Years 3 – 6 Parade 8:50am14/02/2018

P – 2 Parade 2:30pm

15/02/2018 School Newsletter

Years 3 – 6 Parade 8:50am21/02/2018

P – 2 Parade 2:30pm

SPORT:

SWIMMING

In week two, twenty five swimmersattended a swimming trial to qualify for theCoastal District Swimming Carnival.Nineteen students were successful inbeating the qualifying times required forselection.

In week three these students competed atthe District Carnival and were very

impressive. They were: Pipi, Paige, Claudia, Mia, Aydan, Lewis,Tayla, Summer, Makenzie, Daniella, Cody, Beau, Jordan,Harrison, Matisse, Riley, Bailey, Matthew and Nathan.

From the nineteen swimmers they achieved 30 PB’s (personalbests), with Mia, Cody, Matisse, Bailey and Matthew achievingthree each themselves. To swim faster than you have ever donebefore must be an amazing feeling. Congratulations that is afantastic effort.

A number of students placed in the top three in their heat, butjust missed out when times across all races were considered.Some hard fought races and wonderful cheering made for anexciting day.

Our best overall performers were:

Bailey C – 1st 50m breaststroke

2nd 50m backstrokeMia W –

3rd 50m freestyle

1st 50m freestyle

1st 100m freestyle

1st 50m backstroke

Tayla C –

1st 100m backstroke

Mia and Tayla have qualified for the Coastal District team fortheir events as they met the qualifying standards. They willcompete at the Regional Trials on Wednesday, 28 February2018 at the Burpengary Pool. Unfortunately, Bailey’s time wasjust outside the required standard this year.

COASTAL DISTRICT SPORTS TRIALS

Round 2 of the Trial Notices will be out shortly withopportunities for students who are good club players to achieve

• smartphone (through a mobile browser), or bydownloading the QParents app from iTunes orGoogle Play . Search for ‘QParents’.

• tablet

• personal computer

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Jendy SmithJendy Smith

representation in District, Regional and Queensland teams.Below is a list of sports.

Sports in Round 2

10 -11 Boys Rugby League – 27 Feb & 6 March12 Boys Rugby League - 27 Feb & 6 March10-12 Boys Football (soccer) – 1 March10-12 Girls Football (soccer) – 1 March10-11 Girls Netball – 6 March12 Girls Netball – 7 March10-12 Girls Touch Football – 8 March10-12 Boys Touch Football – 8 March

Students wishing to attend these trials are to see Mr. Rosenthal(P.E. teacher) for the required paperwork. Students should havea few years of club experience behind them as the standard atthese trials are generally quite high.

We can’t all be the best, but we should all strive to do our bestand more importantly, enjoy the experience.

Cross Country

Fitness and running training will be the focus as the weatherstarts to cool, as we prepare for the school cross country. Thisyear both the Year 3 to 6 and the Prep to Year 2 will be held onthe same day.

Traditional the Prep to Year 2 cross country is held in thelast week of Term 3, but bringing them on the same daywill streamline the event. The cross country will be held onWednesday, 28 March 2018 with Yr 3 – 6 in the morningsession and the Prep – Yr 2 in the afternoon session.

All classes will start training as the weather cools down andthere will be friendly competition between classes, SportsHouses and individuals.

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Nicky Folker, Kelly Duckett, Elizabeth White, JulieNicky Folker, Kelly Duckett, Elizabeth White, JulieRossborough, Heather McDuff, Tamara StolbergRossborough, Heather McDuff, Tamara Stolberg

WHAT’S NEW IN THE SUPPORT ROOM

This year the Learning Support Team have a new room, somenew staff and new programs to help meet the learning needs ofour students.

The Multi Lit intervention programs from Macquarie Universitywe are implementing are research based and can only bedelivered in schools by trained teachers and teacher aides.Both programs are intensive and structured and delivered tostudents in smalls groups for an hour a day for four days aweek.

MINI LIT

Mini Lit is a program for children in Years 1 and 2 who havebeen struggling to learn to read. Each lesson includes soundsand words activities, text and story book reading.

MACQ LIT

Macq Lit is a program for children in Year 3 and above whoneed assistance with their literacy learning. Each lessonincludes phonics and sight words, spelling and syllables,sentence construction and dictation and reinforced reading.

Parents can support students selected to participate in theseprograms by ensuring their regular attendance at school and byreading with them daily at home.

It is all happening in the new Diverse Learning Hub. We arelooking forward to implementing these programs and with yoursupport helping students close the literacy learning gap and toexperience school success.

Elizabeth WhiteSTLaN (Year 2 and 3)

MUSIC:

THE ARTS

I would like to extend a warm welcome to allnew families who have joined the CaloundraState School community. I have thepleasure of teaching all students the Artsprogram (Music, Dance and Drama) overthe school year, and this trimester studentsare learning Music.

Auditions for the year 3 – 6 Choir have beenoccurring during break times, and our Choir is already soundingbeautiful! If your child is interested in auditioning, there is stillplenty of time. Please encourage them to come and speak withme.

Our Concert band enjoyed their very first rehearsal for 2018 lastweek, and these rehearsals will continue to be held at 7.50amevery Tuesday for all Woodwind, Brass, and Percussionstudents from years 4 – 6. See the awesome photos below.

“Words make you think, Music makes you feel, a song makesyou feel a thought” – E.Y.Harburg

Mrs Jendy Smith – P-6 Arts Teacher and ChoirDirectorjsmit755@eq.edu.au

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PA Wk 2 - Camden S - For having a great start to Prepand using his listening ears.

Wk 3 - Allora W - For being a respectful learner andtrying her hardest in everything she does.

PB Wk 2 - Tamaya H - For whole body listening andfollowing instructions

Wk 3 - Wally C - For being a learner, eager and readyto learn.

PC Wk 2 – Kingston M – For a great start to Prep andfollowing our school rules

Wk 3 – Saskia L – For great listening and trying veryhard with her work

1A Wk 2 - Jasmine R - For being a determined learnerand for caring for her friends.

Wk 3 - Jaxon S - For making an excellent start at ourschool!

1B Wk 2 - Rhys W - For giving all tasks a good try andalways upholding school values.

Wk 3 - Slater O - For trying to uphold all schoolvalues.

1C Wk 2 - Aira H - For learning classroom routinesquickly and being a responsible member of the class.

Wk 3 - Casey R - For being a responsible learner andtrying his best at every task.

2A Wk 2 - Amelia L - For being a learner with awesomewriting.

Wk 3 - Jack B - For displaying excellent manners andbeing a learner during every activity.

2B Wk 2 - Keoni M - For displaying all the school valuesand setting a great example for the rest of the class

Wk 3 - Kaylee A - For being a wonderful learner.

2C Wk 2 - Tia P - For displaying all the school Valuesand being a wonderful friend.

Wk 3 - William G - For being a learner and alwaystrying his best.

2D Wk 2 - Mila B - For being a kind friend and caringclassmate to others.

Wk 3 - Sienna D - For being a terrific learner who hasa curious mind. She confidently shares her ideas inclass.

3A Wk 2 – Amalie D - For being a responsible studentwho has made an excellent start to this year’s work

Wk 3 - Jennifer N – For being an enthusiastic learnerwho has made a great start at her new school.

3B Wk 2 - Layla W - For making a great first impressionby showing all core values.

Wk 3 – Zac P - For showing respect and willinglytaking on a responsibility.

3C Wk 2 - Ethan R - For consistently being a learner,being safe, being respectful and being responsible.

Wk 3 - Rosie M - For consistently being on task andproducing a high standard of work.

3D Wk 2 - Ryley M - For being an enthusiastic learner

Wk 3 - Ella H- For being a role model to others

4A Wk 2 - Pipi B - For being a learner who is organisedfor school each day, tries her best and follows the 4school values.

Wk 3 - Erin K - For ensuring she achieves herlearning goals of being focussed in class andimproving her efforts to better know her weeklyNumber Facts and Spelling. She is a learner.

4B Wk 2 - Phoenix C - For being responsible andsettling in with a great start to the year.

Wk 3 - Jacob M - For being a learner and applyinghimself to produce his best work in class.

4C Wk 2 - Max T – for being an active learner and alwaysseeking for assistance when needed.

Wk 3 - Billy R – For always being on task andcompleting his work to a high standard.

5A Wk 2 - Riley B - For really having a go with hisEnglish and Maths.

Wk 3 - Jayla L - For always being a learner in class.Keep up the great job.

5B Wk 2 -

Wk 3 - Remi H - For being responsible learningduring maths and English groups

5C Wk 2 - Taj M - Fr finding the multiples of 2, 3, 5, 10

Wk 3 - Cody B - For creative noun groups in writinggroups

56D Wk 2 - Havana B - For being a respectful studentand having a great start to the school year

Wk 3 - Kiera H - For being helpful and enthusiastic inthe classroom

6A Wk 2 - Daniella M - For being a responsible learnerwho always tries her best.

Wk 3 - Lincoln D - For a champion effort on all classtasks

6B Wk 2 - Luke B - For making a positive start to theyear.

Wk 3 - Mikaela S - For being a positive role model inclass.

6C Wk 2 - Reegan L - For an excellent start to year 6 &always following our school values.

Wk 3 - Jackson H - For being an active learner anddisplaying pride in his work.

P & C NEWS:

P&C AGM

Our annual AGM is scheduled for Monday, 19 March 2018. Allroles will be up for grabs.

The roles we have are:-

• President – provides leadership, chairs themeetings, attends School Council meetings, act as aspokesperson of the P&C, communicate between

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The people who had been sitting in the Vice President,Correspondence Secretary and Minutes Secretary are notcontesting these roles this year. They will need to be filled withnew members. If you want to see how the P&C works from theinside then either of these three roles would suit you.

We meet once a month from February through to November.However, if the meeting date falls in a school holiday then thismeeting date is skipped. Meetings usually run from 6.30pm to8.30pm.

P&C MEMBERSHIP

General membership is applied for at each P&C meeting.

Membership for the AGM is applied for or renewed at the AGM.Members do not need to be present at the AGM to becomea member. They can submit a membership form [found at theAdministration Office].

Subcommittee membership is applied for or renewed at AGMor at P&C meetings.

If you are interested in what is happening in our school comeand join us at the P&C. We are a vibrant welcoming group ofpeople who are invested in raising extra funds that will help ourwonderful teachers and children with new books, computers,air-conditioning and other resources.

DO YOU HAVE A GREAT FUNDRAISING IDEA?

Do you have any ideas for fundraising for the school orstreamlining our school discos? I would like to hear them. Emailyour ideas to pandc@caloundrass.edu.qld.gov.au

NEXT P&C MEETING

Don’t forget the first P&C meeting for 2018 will be on Monday,19 February 2018 at 6.30 in the staff room in theAdministration Building. This is not an AGM meeting. We hopeto see you there. The more people we have on the committeethe better.

The CSPS P&C AGM will be held on Monday, 19 March 2018at 6pm in the Administration building. A general meeting willfollow – starting approximately at 6.45pm.

LUNCH ON LIGHTHOUSE:<insert image Erin Merritt>Erin Merritt

We have had a busy past couple of weeks, with uniform andstationery sales and everyone getting organised for the year.We are still waiting for R.I Books; Sound Waves Words andSounds book (Y2); Sound Waves Foundation pack (Prep);Sound Waves A3 Extended Chart (Y6); and recorders, to besupplied from the supplier. When they arrive, they will bedelivered to your child’s class. Anyone who would like topurchase these items may still do so - we will deliver them tothe student’s class when they come in.

Help is still needed in the Tuckshop throughout the week.Please don’t hesitate to come on down and introducedyourself, or fill out the volunteer note that was sent home lastweek. If you’re a new parent to the school, it’s a great way tomeet other parents and form great connections.

Thank you to everyone for your continuing support for theTuckshop.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD:

MOOLOOLABA BEACH FESTIVAL

The upcoming Mooloolaba Beach Festival Saturday, 17February & Sunday, 18 February 2018, has a number of freefamily events which we thought your students and parentsmay be interested in. The Mooloolaba Beach Festival includesevents and activities for the whole family, from paddle races tofree public events, like Beach Yoga and an Outdoor Cinema.

Our Sand Sculpture Competition starts at 5:00pm atMooloolaba Beach. Anyone can enter, you’ll just need you own‘tools’ and a big imagination!

After that you kick back on Mooloolaba Beach and enjoy amovie under the stars. Starry Night Movies will host twosessions, so you’ll have some cartoons for the kids then amovie to follow, both are free for the whole family.

OTHER EVENTS:

Find out more online at:

http://worldseriesswims.com.au/mooloolaba-beach-fest

FALCONS FOOTY KIDS

Rugby League for Children of Different Abilities

P&C, school and community, encourage participationin P&C, accountable officer in all employment andOSHC issues.

• Vice President – acts as above when the Presidentis unable, provide support and assistance to thePresident

• Treasurer – overall responsibility for the financialmanagement of the P&C, comply with AccountingManual, prepare an annual budget and financialstatements, prepare annual statements, liaise withauditor

• Correspondence Secretary – open mail, provide listof incoming and outgoing mail to meetings, respondto mail with assistance from P&C

• Minutes Secretary – takes minutes of meetings,attaches reports to minutes, makes Agenda, suppliesreports to school Admin for printing for meetings

• Cartoons: 6:45pm

• Main Movie: 7:15pm

• Saturday, 17 February 2018 Events: Sunrise Yoga,5.0km Grand prix, 2.5km Alex to Mooloolaba, 5kmPaddle Race, Outdoor Cinema

• Sunday, 18 February 2018 Events: Beach Yoga,300m Junior Giants, Mooloolaba Half Mile (800m),Mooloolaba Mile (1.6km)

• Falcons Footy Kidz - Rugby League for Children ofDifferent Abilities is for girls & boys aged between

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e: falconsfootykidz@gmail.comp: 0415 518 523

http://www.facebook.com/FalconsFootyLeague

http://falconsfootykidz.weebly.com/

Find out more online at:

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DADS IN THE PARK5-16 years, living with challenges such as asthma,autism, aspergers, cerebral palsy, down syndrome,emotional, social, neurological and/or psychicaldisabilities.

• Falcons Footy Kidz train and play modified RugbyLeague in a specialised program, which assists indeveloping social and motor skills for children withchallenges, with qualified coaches from NRL GameDevelopment along with local Intrust Super CupSunshine Coast Falcons Players and NRL Players, ina safe and supportive environment.

• Falcons Footy Kidz allows children with challengesthe opportunity to participate in a team sport and bea part of a club that supports and encouragesdifferences. It is a positive environment thatencourages children with challenges and theirfamilies, to get involved and come along toexperience the all inclusive game of Rugby League!

• In 2018 we will be running 9 training sessions held atSunshine Coast Stadium, Sportsman Parade,Bokarina, coinciding with the Sunshine CoastFalcons home Intrust Super Cup games.

• To Register please go to our facebook page andclick on the Sign Up at the top of the page. IfRegistrations could please be in by February 23.

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MOVIE DAY

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