The School Report Newsletter of Fernvale State School 1605 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale Qld 4306 www.fernvaless.eq.edu.au PH 54271333 Fax 54271300 Absence Line 54271360

Issue No 24 – 3 Aug 2020

Recent events in the southern states and in some South East Queensland areas only reinforces our need to not become complacent in regards to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Our school will continue to strictly adhere to the “Operating Guidelines for Schools” to promote good healthy and hygienic practises. We thank you for your continued support of school’s effort to maintain a safe environment for all. May I remind all school community members that if your child is unwell please keep them home from school. Please seek medical advice if unwell and follow all Queensland Health advice. School Review Today our school commences the first of three days of review from members from the Education Improvement Branch. I would seek your support to partake in this review if you are approached by panel members at the school gate or by phone call over the next few days. Year 6 Camp We wish our Year 6 students and staff as they attend the Tallebudgera Beach School camp this week a safe and enjoyable camp. Strict COVID-19 restrictions and operating guidelines will promote a safe environment and guide activities during the week for attendees. Year 4 and 5 Camps At this point in time, camps for Year 4 and 5 are still being planned for,

however close monitoring of the COVID-19 situation will be undertaken. August 10 Holiday for Somerset Council Area

School community members are reminded that there is a special holiday for the Government gazetted

“Show Holiday” next Monday 10 August. Schools are closed on this day to all across the Somerset local

government area.

Kind regards David

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Dates to Remember

August 3-7 Yr6 Camp 10 EKKA Holiday 12-14 5T Camp 17 P&C Meeting 17-19 5/6S, 4/5MC Camp 19-21 5W Camp 19 ICAS Science 26 ICAS Digital 27 ICAS English September 2 ICAS Mathematics 3 ICAS Spelling Bee 8-10 5S Camp 11 Yr3 Sleepover 14 P&C Meeting 18 Last day Term 3 October 6 First day Term 4 7 & 8 School Photos December 11 Last day Term 4 January 2021 27 First day Term 1 Further school date claimers will be added once finalised.

Dates are subject to change.

From the Principal

A fabulous week ahead at Fernvale! We are super excited to welcome our reviewers to Fernvale this week. We

are so proud of our school and the work that is happening across our school

and beyond and we look forward to sharing this with them.

It was so lovely to celebrate ‘Strive to be Kind Day’ last week. In addition to

raising money to support the very deserving Alison Baden-Clay Foundation it

is an opportunity to reinforce the message and importance of kindness. Thank

you for your support!

Oh my goodness what a great time our Year 6 students will have on camp. I can’t wait until they return to hear all their stories and I know their teachers will look forward to good coffee! As our lives become increasingly busy and COVID continues to impact us, it is important to recognise and support our children to cope with stress. Children who cope better with life’s everyday setbacks develop good mental health and wellbeing. Some ways adults can support children’s developing coping skills include:

Optimising children’s positive experiences

Keep stress within a manageable everyday range. Arrange opportunities for ‘ups’ that involve fun, joy, and pleasure which provide a bank of positive emotions to buffer against life’s everyday ‘downs’ that may involve hurt, disappointment, frustration or conflict.

Helping children develop optimism

Children learn by observing others. Show them how to be optimistic by your own attitude and what you say when things go wrong for you. Look for solutions and avoid blaming others or yourself. Give children opportunities to succeed. Give realistic praise and encouragement.

From the Deputy Principal

Helping children to reframe their unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours into helpful ones

Help children turn setbacks into a drive to try again Help children to think positively. For example, "I know that puzzle was hard today, but yesterday I saw you get a hard puzzle out. You kept trying until you found the right place to put the pieces."

Reconnection and repair when things go wrong

When things go wrong between parents and carers and a child, the most important thing to do is to reconnect and repair the relationship. This is not only essential for the child’s mental health and wellbeing but also enables them to learn to deal with relationship problems.

It may not be possible to reconnect right at the time because of strong feelings, but as soon as you can, offer a hug and some words to show that you understand and accept how the child felt.

When things go wrong between you and a child, whether small or more important, the chance to repair and reconnect allows the child to feel safe and secure in their relationship with you and in themselves.

HAPPY principles

The HAPPY principles also offer some ways to help your child have an optimistic outlook and are outlined in the table below:

Have a go Accept both success and loss

Practise Plan for the best outcome

Getting to Yes!

Break tasks and games into manageable pieces so children can succeed. Try to celebrate your child’s successes.

Keep an eye on your helpful and unhelpful thinking as this may influence your child.

Allow your child to watch you practise and persevere at activities you enjoy. This will teach your child to do the same.

Encourage children to think situations over and choose outcomes that are enjoyable and build confidence.

Optimism and resilience arise from succeeding even after setbacks

Prep enrolments are open! We are optimistic that we will continue with our Prep Transition plan as

advertised, however we are closely monitoring restrictions and will adhere to professional health advice. If

plans are adjusted we will let you know as soon as possible. Our Jumping into Prep 2021 Newsletter will

be emailed today. Just a reminder if you have not enrolled and would like to be on the email list please let

me know kwell54@eq.edu.au

Have a wonderful week! Kylie

School Photos

School Photos will be taken on the 7th and 8th October, 2020.

School Photo order envelopes were sent home with each student today.

Please complete Photo Order envelopes for each individual student and

include payment stapling multiple envelopes together. Please DO NOT put

envelopes inside each other.

Please return order envelopes and payment to the School Office by Monday

14th September, 2020.

Year 3 Sleepover Year 3 Sleepover $5 payment and forms due back by Friday 4th Sept. Without written permission and payment your child will be unable to attend. Refunds Refunds from swimming and sport are now available for collection from the Office. EFTPOS must be refunded onto the same card. All refunds must be signed for. Please note due to Covid19 restrictions the Office is limited to 4 adults in the reception area your patience and understanding is appreciated. Tuckshop Tuckshop at Fernvale State School can only operate with the help of volunteers. Our volunteer parents are a wonderful group, enabling the P&C to operate a busy canteen five days per week. The tuckshop needs helpers to allow us to provide the best service to our students. We welcome volunteers who are available from 9 -11am for approximately 2 hours. Fathers, Mothers, Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents are all welcome. Your help will make a huge difference, even if you can only do one or two days a term. It is a fun environment and a great way to make new friends and to see your children. Although the work is relatively easy and straight forward, we do offer full training! The only requirement is to have a Blue Card that our school office administration staff will help you obtain. If you can help, please contact our Tuckshop Manager Lisa on 07 5427 1333 or email fernvaless.tuckshop@gmail.com For instructions for QuickCliq and Tuckshop and Uniform Price Lists please see the end of the Newsletter. Instrumental Music There will be no instrumental music or band practice on Thursday, 6 August due to Mr Chambers being away at a meeting. Instrumental music will resume the following week.

Other School Matters

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with Disability (the national data

collection) is an annual collection that counts the number of school students with disability and the level of

reasonable educational adjustment they are provided with. The definition of disability for the natation data

collection is based on the broad definition under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

For the purposes of the national data collection, students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia or

auditory processing disorder as well as chronic health conditions like epilepsy, diabetes or asthma, that

require active monitoring by the school, may be included.

Teachers and school staff will identify the number of students with disability at our school and the level of

reasonable adjustment they are provided.

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students and their families is essential. Personal details

such as student names or other identifying information will not be provided to local or federal education

authorities. If you do not wish for your child to be counted in this data collection, please notify the

school by Thursday, 6 August 2019.

Please contact the school if you have further questions about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

on School Students with Disability and how it may involve your child.

You can also visit https://www.education.gov.au/what-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability .

Mrs Karen Mahon

Head of Special Education Services

Woodchip Donation Our Garden Club was recently very excited to receive a donation of woodchips from local tree trimming, removal and stump grinding specialists, All Able Yards of Pine Mountain. Thank you to owners, Laura and Joel Parsons for your generosity and contribution to the beautification of our school gardens.

Congratulations Colin Buchbach!!

Colin has completed the Fernvale State School Accelerated Reader Programme. Since starting the

programme in Year 4, Colin has read a total of 180 books and accumulated 825 points. He has received

Space Cadet, Astronaut, Advanced Astronaut 1 and 2, Super Astronaut 1 and 2, Mission Commander,

Rocket Reader, Out of this World 1, 2 and 3, Alpha Centauri club member, Bronze, Silver, Gold and

Platinum membership levels.

He is now ready to climb mountains. The Mountaineer Programme is similar to our space programme

however, selecting books is more specific e.g. some levels require choosing an Australian author or

choosing a classic read. Already Colin has climbed the first two mountains. What an achievement, Colin!

Sports Trials Western Ranges District Sport trials for 10-12yrs Boys and Girls Hockey are happening on 24th August. Met West Regional Sport trials for 10-12yrs Boys and Girls Softball are happening on 12th August. Anyone interested in attending these trials please see Mr Grassick or the Office for paperwork.

Tuckshop and Uniform Shop Tuckshop and Uniform orders and payment can be completed using QuickCliq. Please note all lunch orders are to be placed before 9am and check for a confirmation email that order was received. Please see instructions below: