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Issue 08 16th March, 2018

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Principal’s Note

Hello and welcome to my Principal’s Note for Week 8.

Well done to all, for the outstanding commitment that is evident

throughout the school each day. It is always great to see students

engaged and striving to complete all tasks to the best of their ability.

With only forty-five hours of teaching and learning to go before Term 1 concludes, I suspect that all classes are striving to fulfil their re-

quirements to finalise the first school term for the year. Good luck!

Attendance

The 2018 School Attendance Target is 95%, for

Week 7 our school’s attendance rate was 91.4%.

Week 7 Attendance Data: Prep – 94.44%, Yr 1/2 –

95.24%, Yr 3 – 92%, Yr 4/5 – 94.67%. Yr 5/6 –

90%, Yr 7-10 – 98.33%.

Highest attendance for Week 7: Yr 7-10 –

98.33%!

Regular attendance leads to enhanced achieve-

ment and learning progress. Let’s ensure all stu-

dents attend school to reap the rewards of con-

sistent participation and engagement. Unless your

child is ill, it is expected that your child will be at

school learning every day of the school year.

P & C

The P & C Annual General Meeting for 2018 will be held on Monday

26 March from 3:15pm. Your attendance and participation is very

important to our school and students. See you there!

Reminder

Parents, please be aware that students should not arrive at

school before 8:30am unless prior arrangements have been made

or specific activities are on. I have noticed a number of students are

arriving early. Supervision does not commence until 8:30am.

School Sport

Well done to all students who travelled to Mitchell to participate in

the Roma & District Football Trials this week.

Quote

“There’s only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing,

and be nothing.” – Aristotle

Remember, “The Surat State School way is to commit to our

learning, strive for excellence and succeed in all that we do.”

Enjoy the weekend!

Mr Justin Washington

Principal

P&C News- AGM Monday 26th March The AGM is Monday 26th March at 3:15pm in High

School. All executive positions will become vacant this year

and are open for election at our AGM. These positions in-

clude; President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. If

you are interested in nominating for a position, a Quick Guide

for P&C Executive Officers is available on the P&C’s Qld web-

site (www.pandcsqld.com.au) and provides an overview of

executive positions.

We are also looking for someone to take over the role of Tuckshop Convenor for 2018. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please come along to the AGM. There will be no Tuckshop at this stage until the position has been filled. Membership Applications

All memberships will expire at the AGM. New Membership

Applications for 2018, along with the code of conduct, are

included in the newsletter. If you wish to become a member or

renew your membership of the Surat State School P&C Asso-

ciation please complete these prior to the AGM (Monday, 26th

March). These may be left at the school office.

Spare Application Forms are also available at the school of-

fice.

P&C Committee

email: pandc@suratss.eq.edu.au

Student of the Week - Week 8

Prep Ashlee Murray - For having a great

work ethic.

Year 1/2 Grace Pimm - For always trying your best during writing.

Year 3 Marshall - For consistently demon-strating kind and caring gestures

Year 4/5

Will Barber – For always showing and demonstrating role model be-haviour in Team4/5!

Year 5/6

Alex Freeman – For being a re-spectful and attentive member of our class

Year 7-10

Christie - For showing exceptional work ethic at the High School car wash.

Positive Behaviour for Learning Award

Harry Packer - Being Respectful: Playing fairly

(without bullying)

Important Dates - 2018

MARCH

26th P & C AGM - 3:15pm

29th Last Day of Term

30th GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL

16th Pupil Free Day

17th School Resumes

25th ANZAC DAY

MAY

7th LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

19th Trivia Night

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Week 9 Behaviour Focus

Being Respectful - Accepting consequenc-

es – being responsible for your actions

Instrumental Music Accessory

Price List

Accessories for your musical instruments

are still available to purchase at the

School Office in 2018

Alto Sax Reeds $ 5.20

Clarinet Reeds $ 3.80

Bass Clarinet Reeds $ 5.00

Cork Grease $ 3.00

Valve Oil $ 9.00

Trombone Slide Cream $ 15.00

SAVE THE DATE! 17, 18,19th OCTOBER

This year the Roma and District Eisteddfod will be focusing on Music!

We will be looking for performers keen to perform, sing and play musical instruments.

The syllabus and entry forms will available towards the end of Term One.

Any queries – email romaeistedd-fod@gmail.com

Roma and District Eisteddfod: October 17, 18, 19 – Term 4 Week 2.

Sandflies!

With the river being up and all of the sandflies

and mosquitoes that are around at the moment,

please ensure that your child has repellent on. If

they are bring it to school, please ensure it is roll

on or pump spray.

Mrs Gill’s News

Hi everyone!

This week has been busy in the High School, with our assessments ramping up as we are heading towards the end of Term 1. The stu-dents have continued working hard in class and at home, and their efforts and support from fami-ly is greatly appreciated.

On a fun note, the High School students attend-ed the Close the Gap Day at the Surat River Walk this past Monday. They had a fantastic time making smoothies on the 'smoothie bike' and interacting with stall holders and members of the community. I wish everyone a great finish to the term as we all look forward to the holi-days.

Mrs Gill

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Every Thursday Night

Names in by 6.30pm

Play 7pm

Ph: 46265169

All Welcome

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR P&C ASSOCIATION

This Code of Conduct clarifies the expected standards of all P&C Association members. It has been adopted to aid all

members of our school community to work as a cohesive group in partnership with the school. The Code is intended

to promote and maintain the highest standard of ethical behaviour by P&C Association members. Members of a P&C

Association should adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times. This Code applies to each member of a P&C Associa-

tion.

P&C Association members are to:

act in the best interest of the total school community at all times

conduct and present themselves in a professional manner and act ethically and with integrity at all times

Act with courtesy and demonstrate respect for all persons, whether fellow P&C

Association members, school staff, parents/carers, students, community members remain objective and avoid

personal bias at all times

represent all members of the school community

engage the school and wider community in developing and effecting school priorities, policies and decisions in

a manner that is consultative, respectful and fair

declare any conflicts of interest and not misuse their office to advance individual views or for personal gain

make fair, transparent and consistent decisions

provide objective and independent advice

listen and be tolerant of the views and opinions of others, even if those views and

opinions differ from their own

treat official information with care and use it only for the purpose for which it was collected or authorised

respect confidentiality and information privacy (about the school, community members, staff or students) at all

times and not disclose confidential information

not use confidential or privileged information to further personal interests

be responsive to the requirements of the school community

seek to achieve excellence in educational outcomes for all students at the school

listen and respond to issues and concerns regarding strategy and policy

work within the boundaries of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, theEducation (General Provisions)

Regulation 2006 and the Department of Education and Training’s policies and procedures relevant to P&C As-

sociation operations.

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