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FRIDAY FOOTNOTES

VOLUME 140 ISSUE 9 7th June 2019

PH: (07) 49692 333 FAX: (07) 49692 300

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PRINCIPALS CORNER

Dear Parents/Guardians, Caregivers and members of our community,

It is nice to walk around the school and see some of the buildings look refreshed with their new paint. Work has begun on the Administration building and painting is underway. These works have been approved as part of our 140th celebrations this year. The date has been set for the 1st November and planning for the event is underway. An event page has been set up on our Facebook page so please feel free to share with your networks. The students have been participating in a number of events this term. We have had students involved in Under 8s’ Day, McDonald Maths competition, interschool rugby league and our choir participated in their first ever Fanfare. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, staff and parents for their efforts. None of this would happen without their contributions. Priorities for 2019 The school has a number of priorities in 2019. In each classroom you will find Learning Walls. The Learning Walls support student success in English. They clearly outline what is expected for their assessment and how they can achieve an ‘A’. Learning Walls also have examples of past students’ work. The school also regularly conducts ‘Learning Walks’. This is an opportunity for us to see evidence of student learning. During these walks students are asked 5 questions:

What are you learning?

How are you doing?

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How do you know?

How can you improve?

Where can you go for help?

For more information: https://www.lynsharratt.com/ Below is an example of a Learning Wall from one of our classrooms.

REPORT CARD CHANGES (End of semester) At the last meeting the P & C endorsed changes to the Report Cards. This semester the report card will look a little different - they will not include individual subject comments. For each subject students will receive an achievement level and an effort mark. Each student will also receive a behaviour comment and a brief overall comment. To support this change we will also offer Parent-Teacher interviews at the end of each semester report to provide parents with an opportunity to discuss their child’s progress. Interviews provide parents with an opportunity to view their child’s work and discuss where their strengths and areas for improvement are. Interviews also allow a great opportunity for parents to ask questions regarding the child’s academic, social and emotional development throughout the semester. Interview booking times will be sent home once report cards have been issued.

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Report cards will be emailed out to parents this semester. It is important that the school has correct email addresses. Please contact the office if your details need to be updated. Paper copies of report cards will be available on request. Is Your Child Eligible for Prep 2020? Enrol Now! Your child is due to start school in 2020 if they are born between 01/07/14 and the 30/06/15. Children born in July 2015 are also eligible to enrol for the 2020 school year if they have had a meeting with the school principal to verify their readiness for school. As part of our 2020 Prep enrolment process the school is encouraging parents to contact the school and collect enrolment forms. Once parents have completed the forms and details have been collected by the office, parents will be kept informed of upcoming events for 2020 prep students. Have a top week. Sam Helping Children Learn to Manage Anger Children’s angry behaviour is often difficult to deal with because it stirs up feelings of anger and annoyance in others. It can also frustrate parents and carers when anger is used to push them away. Everyone feels angry at times. Parents and carers can help children learn how to cope with anger in positive ways by teaching them to be aware of feelings, to find appropriate ways to express them, and to identify and solve the problems or frustrations that lead to angry feelings.

How Parents and Carers Can Help - Be aware of feelings Children need to learn that having angry feelings is normal and okay, but that reacting aggressively towards others when you’re angry is not. Adults can help children become


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aware of feeling annoyed, frustrated, angry or furious by naming feelings. Learning to say, “I’m feeling angry” or “I’m really frustrated” gives children a way to separate feeling angry from how they react. Time to talk Talking to your child about what has put them in an angry mood will help them see that feelings have causes and that solutions can be found. Once you find out what they're angry about you can help them think up better ways to handle the problem. This kind of conversation doesn’t work while they're really angry. Sometimes it must wait until later. Children often find it easier to talk in informal situations where they feel less pressure. Find a relaxed time to talk to children about feelings. Asking, “What makes you angry?” can be a good way of starting a conversation about anger. Find alternatives Getting children to think through a difficult situation helps them develop problem solving skills. Asking “Is that what you wanted to happen?” or “What else could you have tried?” encourages children’s helpful thinking. Thinking of alternative solutions helps children plan different ways of reacting next time. Be sure to praise their efforts. Have ways to calm down When emotions are strong, it is easy to act without thinking. Encourage your child to take control and allow time for the emotions to subside. Walking away, using a quiet spot to think or doing something else like riding a bike or listening to music are all activities that can assist in reducing strong emotions. Cool Down’ Steps to Teach Children 1.Recognise that you are angry Notice the body signals that mean you’re angry, such as getting hot, heart racing, tense muscles etc. Give a number from 1 to 10 to show how angry you are Remember it is hard to manage anger and your thinking when you are at your angriest so work to cool down 2.Cool down your body Breathe slowly. Count to ten or to 100 as you breathe making sure you slow the counting as you go Take time-out in a quiet place Go for a walk, do something physical, challenging and /or repetitive Draw/ write how you feel 3.Use coping self-talk It’s okay, I can handle this. I need to calm myself so I can think straight 4. Try to solve the problem Talk to someone who is a good listener Sort out what the problem is, what are the options, which one shall is worth trying, try it then review. Plan what to do next time


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FROM THE OFFICE Public Holiday Please note that Thursday 20th June is the Mackay Show Holiday. Stop Drop Go Just a reminder that parents must not leave their vehicle unattended at any time in the Stop Drop Go area. This includes before and after school. If you need to leave your vehicle (even for a quick drop off) you must park on the right hand side of the road in Mooney Court. Student Absences If your child is absent from school for any reason, you must make contact with the school by email or preferably phoning the Absence Line on 49692333 before 9.30am if possible. Choose option 1 to leave a recorded message stating reason and possible length of the absence.

SCHOOL LUNCHES: Please note with the cooler weather approaching, children tend to be hungrier than usual. Please pop in a few extra goodies or sandwiches to satisfy those hungry tummies.

Congratulations to our

Students of the Week.

Week Ending 24/5/19

Prep N:Alexander & Iver

Year 1/2A: Ryan & Jaxton

Year 1/2B: Georgie & Lachlan

Year 2/3: Riley & Izzabella

Year 3/4: Amelie & Hudson

Year 4: Ruby & Connor

Year 5: Charlie & Justin

Year 6: Lilly & Luca

Week Ending 31/5/19

Prep B: Ashton & Manoah

Prep N:Oscar & Madison

Year 1/2A: Jaxon & Amelia

Year 1/2B: Jayde & Dane

Year 2/3: Elkie & Harley

Year 3/4: Zachary & Kandyce

Year 4: Connor & Bella

Year 5: Angus & Connor

Year 6: Lucy & Ella

Keep up the good work!


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MONEY COLLECTION QUESTACON CIRCUS VISIT The Shell Questacon Science Circus will be visiting our school on Friday 14th June. All students from Prep to Year 6 will attend this fantastic presentation. Cost is $5 each. Please send payment and permission to the office in a named envelope or alternatively you can Direct Deposit to: Glenella State School Account BSB: 064-707 A/C: 00090677 using your “Childs full name and Quest” as the reference.

MARKET STALL MONDAY 8.15AM Come along to our Fresh Market Stall next Monday, under the Administration Building. We will have a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs on offer. As a special treat we will have hot sausages on bread for $2 each.

P&C NEWS FUNDRAISING LEVY We encourage all parents to support this levy. 1 child $20 per term or $80 per year. 2+ children $25 per term or $100 per year. This levy can be paid by cash, eftpos or by direct deposit to: Glenella State School P&C Account BSB: 064-707 A/C: 00900246 using your “Surname” and “Levy” as the reference. HOY ROSTER 13/6/19 Jenny O’Loughlin Gina Biggs Shoppers Jackie Barnard M/Tea Sweet Mandy Treloar Sav Jenny O’Loughlin 20/6/19 No Hoy – Show Holiday 27/6/19 Jenny O’Loughlin Liddell Baker Shoppers Zania Auston (groc) Za Saavas (raffles) M/Tea Sweet Zania Auston Sav Kellie Goodson


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Student Council News

Pizza Days The next Student Council pizza day will be held on Thursday 27th June.

Meatlovers and Ham/Pineapple pizza are available for $2 per slice. Poppers are also available for $2. We require one order form per

student. Forms are available from the office. Last orders will be

taken on Wednesday (morning) 26th June. No late orders can be

accepted.

Icy Poles Quelch icy poles are sold each

Thursday at 1st break for 50c each.

BOOK FAIR We will be holding a Book Fair in week 10 of this term. The fair will run from Monday 24th June to Wednesday 26th June. Times will be advised in the next newsletter. A parent or guardian must be present for all purchases. The fair will be held in the school library. Stay tuned for further details. It’s sure to be a great event!

June 11 Illuminate Workshop Yr5 11 Canberra Camp Meeting 5pm

12 Illuminate Workshop Yr6 14 Questacon Visit $5 14 Ballet Workshops Yrs 3-6 20 Mackay Show Holiday 24 Bookfair 27 Student Council Pizza Day 28 Last Day Term 2 July 15 First Day Term 3 19 Whitsunday Voices 3-6 25 RSPCA Visit 30 Possum Magic P-2 August 07 Prep Vision Screening 16 Wakakirri Performance 18-23 Canberra Camp

GLENELLA SS PLAYGROUP A Playgroup Session is held each Friday morning in the school hall from 9am-10.30am. Come along for a cuppa and a chat while the children play. We would love to see some new faces. Please spread the word!


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PREP 2020 Do you know any families

who have children eligible for Prep in 2020? To be eligible

the child must have been born between 1 July 2014

and 30th June 2015. We are currently taking

enrolments and would love to hear from any new

families that are interested. Please contact the office for

an enrolment pack.

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 parenting programs. 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. To find out more or to

participate please visit https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

SCHOOL BANKING The Commonwealth Bank School Banking program continues to run at our school. Application forms are available from the office. Our school banking day is Monday. Books are returned to students on Thursdays.


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