At yesterday’s staff meeting a comment was made that we have only 10 Fridays until Christmas and it made me

realise just how quick this year has disappeared! With only 7 weeks left of our school year, many exciting transformations are in process to prepare for 2017. 2017 will see a designated high school. No longer will our student transition into a year 6/7 class but we will have multi age options for our 7and 8, 9 and 10. To further support this our staff have been working on a more age appropriate reward system that will have our high school students focusing more on internal development and progression rather than double delights. We are realigning assessment to strengthen our transition from Year 10 to Year 11 and this will develop further so that our students are ready for the State wide changes that will occur in 2019 with the new senior assessment and tertiary entrance system (ATAR). A lot is happening at Kilkivan and it always excites me to see what our students are producing and more importantly how quickly our students are progressing. I encourage you to come into our school, see what is happening in your child’s class and make time to chat with your child’s teacher/s.

Successful Scholarship Recipient. There really isn’t much Mrs Renita Henry-May can’t do, and now she is off to Japan as one of only 6 successful applicants to receive an international scholarship to Japan. On the 5th of January Mrs Henry-May will board a plane for a 15 day study tour of Japan. I congratulate her successful application and look forward to our students being the beneficiary of her increased knowledge.

First Aid On 8th of November at Kilkivan State School library we will be holding a first aid course. This is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge or update your skills. See inside for all details.

Senior Assessment and Tertiary entrance system changes. Following advice from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and strong support from education stakeholder and principals’ associations, the new arrangements will now start for students entering Year 11 in 2019. Commencement in 2019 will ensure that teachers, students and parents have time to understand and familiarise themselves with the new arrangements.

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Principal’s Report

IN THIS ISSUE 19/10/2016

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• Certificate Photos • Chappy Chat • Bookfair

Vice President - Helen Geri Secretary - Naomi Faccio Treasurer - Simon Geri

P&C Executive

Date Claimer

• Free Dress Days Wednesday 26th Oct Crazy Pink Day

• Tuesday 1st Nov Melbourne Cup Day

NEW! Find us on Facebook

Principal’s Report Continued..

The final government position is available on the Department of Education and Training website. It provides a consolidated overview of the new systems, including: a new senior assessment approach that combines the advantages of school-based and external assessment new processes to strengthen the quality and comparability of school-based assessment move away from the

current Overall Position (OP) tertiary entrance rank to a new, more inclusive, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

These reforms will build on the strengths of Queensland’s world class education system and equip our students with the skills they require for work and life.

Curriculum at Home LEM Rules refresher

A has 5 sounds

Fat baby in the bath all washed.

Rules for Aa

a always says its first sound ‘a’ if followed by a consonant within the same syllable (tap, apple)

a usually says its second sound ‘ay’ at the end of a syllable (ba.by)

a usually says its second sound ‘ay’ if a silent servant e ends the word (make)

a may say its third sound ‘ar’ if followed by two consonants (last)

a always says its fourth sound ‘aw’ if followed by ll or lk (chalk ball) a usually says it fifth sound ‘o’ after w sound (wash, what, quality)

Boyd Mclean Boyd Mclean Boyd Mclean Boyd Mclean / Principal -

Kilkivan State School � 6 Council Street / Kilkivan Qld 4600 ℡ 54 873333 | � bvmac0@eq.edu.au

Any Detail Changes? Has anything changed over the holidays, new phone, moved house, new emergency contacts If there have been any changes please let the office know. Prep Enrolment 2017 Information All Queensland children are eligible to attend full-time Prep from the beginning of the school year in which they will reach the age of 5 years by 30 June. Children whose birthday is in July through to December commence Prep at the beginning of the school year after their 5th birthday. Please ring the school on 5487 3333 to put your child’s name down for 2017. Would you please bring your child’s birth certificate to the office for copying, without this we are unable to enrol them. Later in the year we will send out invitations to an information morning where you will receive an enrolment pack. We will also explain how Prep is run and other things like the uniform etc. There will also be transition mornings with Kindy students coming to Prep next year. If your child doesn’t go to Kindy you are more than welcome to come along on those days. Regards - Vicki & Angie

OFFICE NEWS

FACEBOOK PAGE

FIRST AID COURSE

Our school now has an official Facebook Page! Parents and community members are welcome to follow us and keep up to date with information there.

https://www.facebook.com/KilkivanStateSchool/ Thanks Renita Henry-May

BOOKFAIR

Please find attached an order form for the P & C Fundraiser. Your Inspiration At Home has all sorts of incredible tasting dip mixes, spice rubs, oils and chocolate powders to enhance the flavour of your cooking! Please support your Schools P & C.

(Spare order forms available from admin)

Thanks

Helen Geri - Vice President (P & C Association)

P & C FUNDRAISER

Book Fair will be held in the School Library on November 1st - 4th. Before School 8 - 9am, lunch time 1 - 1:30 and after School 3 - 4pm. All purchases benefit our School, so please come along and support our School and our students!

First Aid Course for 2016 When: Tuesday 8 November 2016 Time: 3.00p.m. onwards Where: Kilkivan State School back part of the Library Costs: Provide First Aid 003 $121.00 004 $132.00 (This is for those who work in Early Childhood) CPR: $55.00

Provide First Aid needs to have the theory part of the course completed prior to 8 November. The course is available online at the Hartbeat Training Website www.hartbeattraining.com.au. If you have any queries re this, phone 5482 2203 Contact the school to RSVP. Thanks Vic and Angie

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PREP INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR 2017

2017

HPE NEWS FIRST 5 FOREVER STORYTIME

Singing and reading with your baby or toddler is not only fun, but a fantastic way for them to hear sounds and learn new words. Recent research reviews have indicated that singing nursery rhymes and reading with young children in a fun and interactive way can contribute to later literacy abilities.

KILKIVAN LIBRARYEVERY THURSDAY

9.30am to 10.30am

Rhonda Wason Library Assistant

KILKIVAN LIBRARY NEWS

Some great 2016 & 2015 rewards are still available

School Banking Rewards Program Term 4 prizes

SCHOOL BANKING

Term 4 Swimming This Term 4, all students complete a Swimming unit as part of their HPE studies. This is just a friendly reminder to parents that all students will need togs and a rash shirt for swimming. If a child’s hair falls in their face when swimming a bathing cap will also be needed. Swimming will start the first week of the Term and it would be greatly appreciated if the children have this equipment right from the start. Thank you, Hollie Graham and Shellee Davies. HPE Teachers

2017

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

P & C FUNDRAISER CHAPPY CHAT

Hi All, I have been noticing how much some of the students are growing lately. Or I am shrinking! LOL No, they are definitely on a growth spurt! This means that they will need more energy to support that growth and protein in particular to help build healthy bodies. Children can be extra hungry when they are growing so much and may need extra food in their lunch boxes. Nutritious foods like cheese, lentils, rice and beans, salami cubes, meat and eggs are especially good for a growing child as they provide the protein they need. Pack a small container with a cold boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, cubed cheese, meat and vegie sticks. Or try this Mock chicken sandwich filling to put on your choice of sliced bread or flat bread. Enjoy!

MOCK CHICKEN Sandwich Filling Lightly fry 1 chopped onion in butter. Add 1 chopped tomato and cook till soft and mushy. (2 OR 3 minutes) Add 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoons of grated cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool.

Spread on sandwiches.

Food for Thought Put aside a little time with your child to talk with them about their day. Listen and be open to how your child is feeling, as well as show them how to problem solve. Encouraging them to suggest possible solutions for their problems, will build your child’s resilience and help them develop life skills for the future. See you soon, Chappy

..Free Dress Day’s..

..Photo Gallery..

Crazy Sock Day Congratulations to Haylee, Molly, Kali, Zane, billy and Mrs Graham for winning a free pair of socks and to Mr McLean for having a great Crazy Sock Day spirit.

Congratulations Chris, Lilly and Isaac for winning this weeks $5 tuckshop vouchers!

Well done Chloe for graciously working with others to assist them in learning, Harry for successful wood lathe turning, Ben for master of Japanese words, Graham for successful wood lathe turning, Barney for making a great choice to work with others who help with achieving the best outcomes, Hugh for great improvement in writing and number strategies, Layla and Erica for great patterns in Vis Arts, Nikkita for dealing with a problem situation maturely and Anna for striving to improve.

..Photo Gallery..

Well done Year 4/5 for having an attendance rate of 94.9 %

Good Luck Dan, Kane, Isaac, Ash and Tobi on Friday at the Triathlon!!

Congratulations to our Double Delight Winners Isaac, Haylee, Marcus Molly and Alyssia

Year 4/5 Consecutive Nights of Reading