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Guyala GazetteIssue No: 1/2019 • 31 January 2019 • Term 1, Week 1

114 Progress Rd, White Rock Qld 4868 PO Box 14009, Mt Sheridan Qld 4868 Ph: (07) 4036 8888 Fax: (07) 4036 8800 E: [email protected] White Rock State School www.whiterockss.eq.edu.au

Student Absence Line: Phone 07 4036 8866 or Text 0427 066 107 (no emojis)Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Upcoming Events

Yours in education,

Dan Hollis White Rock State School Principal

Principal’s Message

Uniform Shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:30am

Uniform Shop

Hand your deposit book in to Student Services.

Every Thursday School Banking

Every Wednesday Parade - 2.30pm

Friday 1 February Community BBQ 7.30-8.30am

Monday 4 February Year 6 Information Evening / Camp Information Session for families 3.15pm

Tuesday 5 February Breakfast Club commences 7.45am Year 6 Camp deposit due

Monday 11 February P&C Meeting 3.30pm

Friday 1 March Year 6 Camp final payment due

Week 7,8 & 9 Life Education visit (Years 5 & 6)

Thursday 21 March Harmony Day

Welcome: It is with great pleasure that I welcome our new and returning families to our great school. We hope that all members of our school community had a restful and rejuvenating break. White Rock State School welcomes all students of all abilities and ensures that every student is achieving every day. We have an exceptional team of educators that work relentlessly to allow your children to unlock their full potential both socially and academically. We are looking forward to sharing this learning journey with you and wish all families a great start to the school year.

Crucial Attendance Funding Allocation for 2019: It is this crucial time of the year that determines our funding and teacher allocation. We encourage all families to ensure that their children commence school before the 4th day of the year. If a child has not returned to school prior to this time, our funding is lost. If you know of any families who have not returned, please encourage them to make contact with the school immediately. Thank you to all families who have returned from day 1.

Before School & After School Supervision: All students are required to wait in the Under Cover Play Area prior to 8.30am each morning. No students are to play on the playgrounds or around classrooms at this time. A staff member is actively supervising in the Under Cover Play Area at this time to ensure student safety. After school, all families are encouraged to discuss with their children their plan to safely return home. Families who supervise their own children may use the playground at this time. All students waiting for a lift home must wait outside the school hall veranda where staff supervision is provided until 3.30pm. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Student Absence LinePlease call (or text) before 9.30am. Be ready to provide us with: ✓ Child’s name (please spell out clearly)

✓ Class, reason for absence and your phone number

Phone: 4036 8866or Text (SMS)*: 0427 066 107 (does not take calls) *Please do not add emoji’s to text message

Sausage Sizzle Round 2

Uniform Shop

Due to the success of our Community BBQ, we will be doing it again this Friday. Please join us in the undercover area for a sausage on bread from 7.30 – 8.30am.

Opening Times: Tuesday & Thursday

8.30 – 9.30am

FacebookAre you on Facebook? Connect with our page to see daily information about what is going on in our school, events, and what is going on in your child’s classroom.

Uniform Thanks

Office reminders

Thank you to the following families who have donated second hand uniforms to our Student Services and Uniform Shop - Tynan, Griffin, Krak, Williams, and Kurzeluski families.

Office hours Mon - Thurs: 8am - 4pm Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Roll Marking Class rolls are marked by 9am sharp daily. Teachers are not able to amend their rolls after this time, so if your child arrives after 9am they will be sent to Student Services (window at the rear of Admin block) to sign in and receive a late pass to give to their class teacher. If your child is not accompanied by an adult you will be sent a text to notify you of their lateness. You can reply directly to this text with a reason which will update their records.

Donations RequiredIf you have any uniforms and shoes at home that no longer fit, we would greatly appreciate donations of these items to our Student Services or Uniform Shop. Our larger sizes, and shorts in all sizes are in short supply. Thanking you in advance!

Breakfast ClubStarts Week 2:

Tuesday – Thursday 7.45 – 8.30am

at the front of the Hall

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED – This program cannot run without your help! We require 3 volunteers from 7.30– 8.45am on Wednesday & Thursday (currently we have volunteers for Tuesday). If you can help, please let our office staff know on 4036 8888.

Absences Please phone our absence line on 4036 8866 or text 0427 066 107 before 9am if your child will not be attending school. Please provide your name, students name, class, reason for & expected duration of absence. This will prevent you from receiving an absence text. If you receive an absence text you may reply directly to that text with the above information and your child’s records will be updated. Please do not send any emoji’s or pictures as our system cannot receive your message with these types of attachments


2019 WRSS Teaching Staff

PA .........................................Natalie Reason

PB .........................................Kris Nolan

PC ........................................Helen Wall

1A .........................................Jo Easterbrook/Jana Peppler

1B .........................................Rowena Quinlan/Jana Peppler

1C ........................................Shelly Daniels

1/2D ....................................Maria Nobile

2A .........................................Rashmi Palazhi

2B .........................................Richelle Murray

2C.........................................Billie-Rose Keely-White/Kate Paul

3A .........................................Carmen Krisanski

3B .........................................Stephanie Vaughan/Kylie O‘Brien

3C ........................................Rayleen Cristaldi/Kathleen Power

4A .........................................Noeleen Parsons

4B .........................................Sharon Jawai

4C.........................................Nicole Cartmel

5A .........................................Lisa Griffin

5B .........................................Jessica Cunington

5/6C .....................................Kelly Nottle

6A .........................................Mia Davison

6B .........................................Jeremy Greene

DRT .....................................Val Harvey & Diane Drew

PBST ....................................Mark Pullar

WRSS Leadership Team

Principal – Dan Hollis

Deputy Principal (Student Services – Jill McFarlane

Deputy Principal (Educational Services) – Joel Prior

HOC – Emma Bollington

2019 WRSS Staff

Welcome to our new and returning Staff…

Toni Busby - Special Education Program My name is Toni Busby. I previously taught at White Rock 11 years ago in Learning Support and Special Needs. I now join the White Rock State School teaching team again in Special Needs and I look forward to a rewarding year.

Joel Prior - Deputy Principal (Educational Services) My name is Joel Prior and I am excited to be returning to White Rock SS as Deputy Principal (Educational Services). My role this year is to work with the school leadership team to support teachers to assist them in getting the best outcomes for each and every student of this wonderful school. It has been great to see all the students over the last 2 days trying their best in classrooms. I look forward to working with the teachers, staff and community to achieve the best we can for our students. And to quote Mr Hollis, White Rock State School…. Is the BEST school in Cairns.

Diane Drew - District Relief Teacher

Please say hello if you see them around the school.

Welcome!

Librarian ............................Anne Kippin

Learning Support - ............Michelle Smith

Learning Support .............Tara Callesen

Perf. Arts ............................Jake Turner

P.E .......................................Gerard McLaren

LOTE ..................................Wayne Brooke

Instrumental Music .........Hannah Trotter & Frank Bray

SEP ......................................Kelley-Jean Randall & Toni Busby


Congratulations to our 2019 School Leaders. We look forward to all the wonderful things you will accomplish this year within our school.

School Captains Joshua Wall and Thomas Merta Vice Captains Amy Randall, Tanay Menon School Leaders Chloe Caterio, Indiana Baines, Allan Addo-Anderson & Savannah Coop

Student Leaders badges will be presented to Leaders on Parade in Week 3 Wednesday 13th February, 2019. House Captain Elections will be happening over the next few weeks and will be announced at Parade in Week 4

It was a great start to the year for our new Preppies. We started with a tour of the school to learn where things are and then on to learning how to put the letters of our name in order.

Our afternoon of age-appropriate activities was so much fun! We did playdough, iPads, home corner and drawing.

We are looking forward to a full year of learning with you all.

From the Prep Teachers Mrs Reason, Mrs Nolan & Mrs Wall

2019 Student Leaders

School Captains - Thomas Merta & Joshua WallL to R – Thomas, Savannah, Joshua, Tanay, Indiana, Chloe, Allan, Amy

Welcome to our Preppies


What’s On?Regular Events at White Rock State School

Guyala DanceGuyala Dancing will commence in Week 3 on Wednesdays 3-4pm at the Hall. See Mrs Rollason for more information.

This PLAY based Literacy and Numeracy Families As First Teachers group is for children and their families from birth to Pre - Prep age. Families are welcome each Thursday morning from 9am to 11am at the front of White Rock State School Hall.

An invitation to all parents with birth – Pre-Prep children

All welcome to attend a fun morning

When: Week 3, 9am—11am Front of School Hall

Families as First TeachersThursday mornings 9-11am

Outside the school hall

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What’s On?Regular Events at White Rock State School

White Rock State School Play and Grow in conjunction with the Benevolent Society.

• Provides free supported activities for children and families that promote learning and interaction.

• Provides opportunity for children to develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills through play-‐based learning

• Parents have the opportunity to meet other parents, as well as gain parenting information

Who: Where: When: Time: Cost:

ALL FAMLIES with children aged 5 and under White Rock State School (verandah outside school hall) Every Tuesday of the School Term 8.30am – 10.30am No cost. Just bring a hat, water bottle and a piece of fruit to share at morning tea.

For more information, please phone 40346800 NO NEED TO REGISTER – JUST COME ALONG

White Rock Play and Grow is facilitated by Keith Willison (Child and Family Practitioner) and Emma Roberts (Early Childhood Educator)

Monday

• Reading Club 8 - 8.30am

• Scratch Club 8 - 8.30am

Tuesday



• Play & Grow Playgroup 8.30 - 10.30am

• Coffee Club 2 - 3pm

Wednesday

• Reading Club 8-8.30am

• Scratch Club 8-8.30am

• Uniform Shop Open 8.30 - 9.30am

• School Parade 2.20pm

• Guyala Indigenous Dance Group 3 - 4pm (See Mrs Rollason)

Thursday

• Student Banking (Commonwealth)



• Uniform Shop Open 8.30 - 9.30am

• FaFT 9 - 11am (Families as First Teachers)

Friday



Free Playgroup Every Tuesday at White Rock State School

8:30 - 10:30am

This PLAY based Literacy and Numeracy Families As First Teachers group is for children and their families from birth to Pre - Prep age. Families are welcome each Thursday morning from 9am to 11am at the front of White Rock State School hall.

Week 9 - First letter of our name This learning experience helps children learn to recognise the first letter of their name.

Week 10 - Fun-e-Farm visit Wishing you all a HOPPY EASTER and a safe return.

Families as First TeachersThursday mornings 9-11am

Outside the school hall

Guyala

Cultural DancingYears 4-7

Wednesday’s 3pm - 4pm in the Hall

See Mrs Rollason for a 2018 enrolment form or if you require more information.

Hi my name is Michelle Rollason, I would like to welcome all old and new families back for 2019. I have worked

here for 23 years, this year my role will be focusing on Home Liaison/Attendance Officer with some time

allocated for Teacher-Aide work. I love working at White Rock SS and meeting up with our families. I look

forward to meeting with you.

Monday• Reading Club 8 - 8.30am• Scratch Club 8 - 8.30am

Tuesday• Reading Club 8 - 8.30am• Scratch Club 8 - 8.30am• Uniform Shop Open 8.30 - 9.30am• Play & Grow Playgroup 8.30 - 10.30am• Coffee Club (from Week 2) 2 - 3pm

Wednesday• Band Practice 8-8.55am• Reading Club 8-8.30am• Scratch Club 8-8.30am• School Parade 2.20pm• Guyala Dance* 3-4pm (from Week 3)

Thursday• Student Banking (Commonwealth)• Reading Club 8 - 8.30am• Scratch Club 8 - 8.30am• Uniform Shop Open 8.30 - 9.30am• FaFT (from Week 3) 9 - 11am

Friday• Reading Club 8 - 8.30am• Scratch Club 8 - 8.30am• Torres Strait Island Dancing (from Week 3) (Drama Room) 1st Lunch


Tuesday 19th March to Friday 22nd March 2019 (Week 8 of Term 1)

The cost for Camp is $215 and it will be held at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre. You can begin paying for the camp NOW. You can even begin Centrelink deductions. If your child did not give you the Camp information, the school office has a copy or you can speak to your child’s teacher.

Year 6 Information Evening / Camp information There will be an Information Session for families on Monday 4th February commencing at 3:15pm. It will be held in the Grade 6a Classroom.. All Grade 6 families are invited to attend. Come and meet your child’s teacher and find out about the expectations for the year. As Camp is going to be held in Week 8 of this Term there will also be significant time set aside to discuss this year’s camp,

Year 6 Camp 2019

White Rock State School’s Coffee Club

Tuesday

From 2pm -3pm

Patio area of the hall

All welcome

Commonwealth Bank School BankingJoin the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking!

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items.In 2019, School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings. There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range:• Scented Stackable Highlighters • Snowy Origami Set • Icicle Slapband Ruler • Yeti Fluffy Notepad • Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring • Scratch Art Cards • Water Skimming Bounce Ball • Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbankingDrop your book into Student Services: THURSDAYS

P& C News Next Meeting:Monday 11th February 3:30pm - Library ClassroomHello to all students, parents, teachers and community members,

Welcome back to all students, teachers, and a special welcome is extended to all our new families and children who have enrolled in Prep and other year levels who are starting a new chapter in learning at White Rock State School.

I’m sure there have been a few tears on seeing your children start off on adventures of their own without Mum and Dad waiting in the wings. By now hopefully those initial tears have subsided somewhat at seeing how much joy our children feel whilst learning and getting to know new friends. For parents that are already settled in at school there may have been a few tears of joy that school has started with all this rain we’ve experienced this last fortnight, which certainly has made entertaining children a little challenging - at least it has been for our family.

The next P&C meeting is virtually upon us with less then two weeks until this takes place. So the forthcoming meeting would be a great chance for as many parents as possible who would like to be actively involved in their children’s education to join in and see what we can do “together” to continue to make White Rock School the best school in Cairns. The P&C work with the school in developing school policy to raising funds for the needs or our children to further enhance education benefiting your child/ren directly. The P&C also empowers parents to have a ‘voice’ and to be involved in the school’s decision making processes.

So, please try and keep Monday the 11th of February free and join the P&C and Principal Dan Hollis at 3.30pm. The P&C meet at a room adjacent to the library, so we look forward to seeing you there.

I nearly forgot, please don’t forget to bring your eligible drink bottles and cans in to be dropped off at school in our marked recycling bins!

Mums, Dads, Teachers, Students and Community members, you make our school rock, thank you.

Warm Regards,

Darren Hammerton


CAIRNS & DISTRICTFEMALE

INFORMATION DAYU6’s – Opens Tackle &

Non Tackle

Saturday 2nd FebruaryJones Park, Mann St

Westcourt10.00am – 12.00pm

MEMO: Netball coordinator FROM: Marlin Coast Netball DATE: November, 2019 SUBECT: Marlin Coast Netball , school netball Events 2019 Secondary Schools June 26 Vicki Wilson Cup and Shield Cairns This competition in 2019 will now be organised by Netball Qld.

The Marlin Coast Region would like to thank all the schools who have supported the Fowlers Group event over the past 20 years, and I have enjoyed working with all the teachers and students over the years. It has been one of the most popular events on the netball calendar. The region may run a Grade 7 / 8 competition for players who don’t make the Sheild and if any schools would like to support can send an EOI to me to see if we get enough schools

Primary schools August 9 Fowlers Group Marlin Coast Netta Carnival / Clinics Cairns Event is for the introduction to Netball for students 10/U who will play modified rules. Schools will register through the region, $100.00 per team. All students receive a medallion. Region will run clinics for schools during the event. Teams will be able to register for clinics when nominating for the event. August 23 Fowler's Group Marlin Coast 12/U Primary School Carnival Cairns Teams will register with the region fee $100 per team.

Schools will be invited to nominate one team for Competitive division and remaining teams for non competitive ( participation)

August 23 Fowler's Group Marlin Coast 10/U Primary school Carnival Cairns Region has introduced 10/U event to allow players who have played some netball to play the rules of netball( and not Modified Netta) At least 6 teams to run this event. Schools will register( $100.00 per team) through the region If you have any comments or need any further information please don't hesitate to contact the region. The region looks forward to your school entering into the Marlin Coast regions events in 2019 Thanks to all the schools who have supported the Marlin Coast events this year. Safe and Happy Festive Season Heather McLaren President 0448559269 All information, for Regional programs can be found on the web. www.marlincoast.qld.netball.com.au Like us on Facebook and keep up with the latest news https://www.facebook.com/marlincoast

Regional President: Heather McLaren

Address: PO Box 332, Trinity Beach QLD 4879

Phone/Fax: (07) 4057 5869

Email: [email protected]

ABN 39821865334

WEBSITE: www.marlincoast.qld.netball.com.au

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