TermFriday May 21st 2021

Thought of the Week “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” - Edmund Hillary

Virtue of the Week This week, we explore the virtue of idealism. A person with ideals is a persom who really

cares about what is right and meaningful in life. When we practise idealism, we have

beliefs that mean something to us and we follow them. We don’t just accept things the

way they are. We want to make a difference. Idealists dare to have big dreams and

then pursue them as though they are possible. Please consider taking a few minutes this

week to discuss being idealistic with your child[ren].

Principal’s Message The weeks are quickly passing and it is wonderful to see all learning spaces a hive of

activity. The Australian Curriculum is our school’s curriculum and all teachers strive each

day to ensure learning offerings provide opportunities for learners to develop their

knowledge and understanding, think, be active by doing and applying concepts and

skills at the various stages of the learning continuum. Parkhurst State School Teachers

also make curriculum adjustments and modifications for learners to ensure concepts

and skills are differentiated according to their ability and interests.

All Teachers have provided input into our school’s Curriculum, Assessment and

Reporting Framework (CARF), with the support of Ms Kirsty Hay, Mrs Lyn O’Farrell, Ms

Dianne Stace and the four Neighbourhood Mayors. The CARF is a living document and

is updated regularly to ensure quality and consistent curriculum offerings are designed

and delivered across the school. The knowledge, concepts and skills from our CARF

inform and are assessed at regular junctures and are used to inform the academic

achievement of all learners through Face to Face Reporting and Semester Report Cards.

Wednesday was the annual National Simultaneous Storytime from Space.

Our learners had the opportunity to hear Australian Author, Philip

Bunting’s book, ‘Give Me Some Space’ read by the astronaut Dr

Shannon Walker from the International Space Station. A big thank you is

extended to Mrs Lyn O’Farrell for coordinating this annual event.

Over the next few weeks, there are many activities and school events including our

Term Two ‘Fantasy’ themed Disco, a Puppet Show Performance of ‘Making Friends’, the

Pumped Sports’ ‘Ninja Dash’, the weekly AFL AusKick Program, our annual Sports Day

and Under Eights’ Activity Session, the Rockhampton Show and our Term Two Assembly

of Excellence. It is important to continue making every day of learning count.

Until next week,

Lyle Walker

PRINCIPAL

This Week’s Attendance 96% is our attendance target for

every learner. Learners attaining this

target or higher are our Attendance

Champions. The attendance of every

learner is closely monitored; including late arrivals

and unexplained absences to ensure every learner

receives their full learning entitlement. Please assist

us to make every day count for your child/ren.

SCHOOL 91%

PH 87%

PR 87%

PZ 91%

1F 97%

1M 95%

1/2S 90%

2K 91%

2P 94%

2/3E 93%

3M 92%

3O 80%

4G 92%

4H 91%

4/5E 90%

5W 90% Every minute of every hour

of every session of every

day of learning counts

at Parkhurst State School

5/6B 92%

6D 94%

6F 92%

Prep Year 88%

Year One 94%

Year Two 93%

Year Three 87%

Year Four 92%

Year Five 91% Neighbourhood of the Week

Year 6 – 93% Year Six 92%

Absence = Lost Opportunity

Student Absence Line Parents and carers are encouraged

to report student absences on the

school’s Student Absence Line on 07

4924 6566. Messages can be left

24/7/365.

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2021 Theme for Learning 2021 is our year of I-M-P-A-C-T. A year for us all to

consider the impact we have on our own learning,

our school, community, country, world, ourselves

and others. It is also a year to consider the impact

our words, actions and gestures may have on others,

through being kind, acknowledging others and

taking the time to let others know that their actions

or words have made a difference to you.

Each week, we will acknowledge our IMPACT

Makers of the Week, learners that have made a

difference to others, themselves, our school and the

community. Learners who demonstrate our 5Rs may

also be recognised for their IMPACT on others.

IMPACT Makers of the Week Congratulations go out to this week’s ‘IMPACT

Makers’, recognised for making a difference.

PH Sophia Gunder

PR Lily Donaldson

PZ Flynn

1F Lilah Bierton

1M Matilda Stenhouse

1/2S Sakura Britos

2K Jamar Trigg

2P Saxon Waterton

2/3E Mia Donaldson

3M Kaden

3O Levi Dern

4G Luke Stock

4H Cienna Allardice

4/5E Jarvis McDonald

5W Amelia Seeney

5/6B Elexis Richards

6D Summer-Lilly Watson

6F Fatima Gokmen

CLASS Year 3O

Week Five Birthdays Best wishes go out to all learners celebrating their

birthdays from today until next Thursday. Have a

great birthday everyone!

Hannah Gunder

Jamar Trigg

Makayla Kelly

Zephyr Hickson

Happy Birthday Everyone !

Tuckshop News The Parkhurst State School

Tuckshop operates every

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

at First Break only. Second Break

orders are stored in Classroom

Refrigerators. A Menu and Pricelist is available, with

online ordering through Flexischools being the

preferred payment method to minimise the

exchange and onsite storage of cash.

This is the link to the current Menu Tuckshop Menu,

which is also available in this Newsletter, the

QSchools app, Social Media and our Website.

Volunteers are always sought, so please see our

Convenor, Kathy or Marika if you are available.

Marika can be contacted directly on 0409 844 508.

The Tuckshop’s direct phone line is 07 49246 536.

Are you Registered with Flexischools ? FlexiSchools, an online ordering system for the

Tuckshop, Uniform Shop, Events and Fundraising

Events is now available. If you have any questions

about the online services we have introduced,

please contact our Office for more information.

Flexischools Uniforms Uniform purchasing is available

through Flexischools from a Uniform

Menu. Orders close each week on

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. with orders

available for collection from the

school each Friday morning. Online and cashless

transactions are now the school’s preferred

payment method.

P&C Uniform Shop The P&C’s Uniform Shop opens every Friday before

Assembly from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Uniform Sales

can be made by FLEXISCHOOLS, CASH, EFTPOS or

CHEQUE. A full price list of all items is outlined below.

A small collection of second-hand items is available

and more are always sought. At the current time,

Michelle Welfare is the Uniform Shop Convenor and

can be contacted on 0447 383 265. If you have any

preloved school uniforms in good condition you no

longer have use for, our Uniform Shop would love to

hear from you.

Uniform Price List Polo Shirts $25.00

Prep Polo Shirts $20.00

Sports House Shirts $20.00

Mesh Shorts Price reduced to $10 $15.00

Skorts $20.00

‘A’ Line Skirts $15.00

Reversible ‘Bucket’ Hats $15.00

Winter Jackets $40.00

Micro Pants $27.00

Fleecy Pants $18.00

Winter is Almost Here The Parkhurst State School Parents and Citizens’

Association’s Uniform Shop sells a red spray jacket

for $40. There is currently stock available. Orders can

also be placed using the FlexiSchools app.

Black or red pullovers or jackets, without graphics,

images, slogans, furry or fluffy bits may also be worn

and are readily available at a reasonable cost from

local stores such as Big W, Target, Best and Less and

Lowes.

Black Mesh Shorts Run Out The Parkhurst State School Parents and Citizens’

Association are introducing a new line of shorts to

the Uniform Shop. The current ‘mesh’ shorts are now

being ‘run out’ at $10 each until sold out.

Sports Shirts available from the

Uniform Shop Worn on Wednesdays!

Voluntary Contribution Program Term Two Voluntary Contributions can now be

made via FlexiSchools or a special card available

from the Office. Everyone who has contributed or

volunteered will go into the draw for a great prize.

Parkhurst P&C Meeting Next Monthly Meeting

Tuesday June 08th 2021

In Zone 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Parkhurst Tavern Raffles Volunteers are sought every second

Friday for the P&C’s Tavern Raffles.

Please contact a member of the P&C’s

Executive if you would like to assist.

Term Two Disco Friday May 28th 2021

Gates open at 5:45 p.m.

Theme : Fantasy

Contacting your Class Teacher/s Every Parkhurst State School Staff

Member has an email address and can

be used to make contact using this

mode. These email addresses are on

our school website at Staff Contacts

Are Your Details Current ? All families are encouraged to make

contact with the school to update their

current contact details, including

Telephone Numbers, Email Addresses

and Emergency Contacts. Please consider taking a

few minutes to check that your details are current

and up to date on our system. A Contact Update

Form is included in this newsletter to assist with this

process and is also available from Administration.

Student Banking Ceasing Soon The Commonwealth Bank’s

DollarMite Student Banking

Program will soon cease in July.

Learners will be able to

continue their banking with the

Commonwealth Bank outside

the school. More information

regarding the changes will be

shared once they are

communicated.

PAWS Home Reading Our PAWS Reading Program is

well underway. Please

contact Ms Dianne Stace if

you have any specific

questions regarding PAWS.

Don’t forget to email PAWS if

you have any questions or

would like to share a photo of

you reading at home.

PAWS’ email is paws@parkhurstss.eq.edu.au.

Consider making Saturday Night

Nit Detection Night

Learning starts at 8:55 a.m.

at Parkhurst State School

Make every minute

of every day count !

Parkhurst School Radio www.soundcloud.com

Are YOU a Parkhurst Star ?

Rebel Sports Loyalty Program Parkhurst State School is a member of the Rebel

Sports Loyalty Rewards Program. If you shop at Rebel

Sports and nominate Parkhurst State School, 5% of

your sale will be credited to the school. Last year,

over $1000 in goods were redeemed by our Physical

Education Specialist Teacher, Mr David Johnson to

support the school’s Physical Education and Sports

Program across the school.

2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge The 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual

state wide initiative for all Queensland School

learners from Prep to Year 9, as well as children (aged

up to 5 years) enrolled in an Early Childhood Centre.

The Premier's Reading Challenge aims to improve

literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure

and learning. Visit Premier's Reading Challenge for

key timeframes and lists of suggested books. A big

thank you is extended to Mrs Lyn O’Farrell and Ms

Dianne Stace for once again coordinating our

participation in the challenge.

2021 Premier’s Coding Challenge The 2021 Premier's Coding Challenge is an

annual state wide initiative for all Queensland

students in Years 3 to 10. The Premier's Coding

Challenge aims to encourage an interest in

Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics (STEM) in Queensland students.

Technologies and digital services can have an

impact on people's mental, physical, social and

emotional health. Developing skills to improve

digital wellbeing is important in today's world

and who better to help raise awareness amongst

Queenslanders than our budding developers

and designers, aspiring engineers and young

innovators.

The challenge in 2021 is to code an interactive

and innovative digital solution to raise awareness

of digital wellbeing. This can include :

– work and study life balance

– postural considerations of using technology

– personal security and safety online

– adhering to social media ethics and protocols

Entrants can develop an app, game, animation

or website, and they must submit a short video

showcase with their entry. Students can enter as

individuals or as a pair, in one of 8 categories. To

see examples of previous winning entries, view

the 2020 Premier's Coding Challenge Awards

Ceremony Winners receive prizes of coding and

robotic kits (total prize pool $10,000).

Road Safety Thank you to all members of the Parkhurst State

School community who continue to follow and

model road safety for our learners. It is important to

use the designated pedestrian crossing when it is in

operation at peak traffic times, to enter the school

only via the pedestrian foot gates, not the big gates

used by vehicles, to consider using the school’s Kiss

and Go Zone by staggering your collection times

(the Zone is supervised until 3:30 p.m. every day),

and utilising the bus services.

Each morning and afternoon are opportune times

to model being road and traffic smart for your

children. These are life skills, learners will take with

them an apply to real situations when they

encounter them.

2021 Romp in the Park Parents and Carers are invited to attend the annual

Romp in the Park Session from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

on Friday May 21st 2021 at Kershaw Gardens. This

session is specifically aimed at children and families.

To attend, book your FREE ticket (one ticket per

person, including children of all ages), pack a

bag with a snack and a drink, grab your hat and

sunscreen and get ready for a great morning

filled with fabulous activities. This event is a

COVID safe event and will be running as per any

mandated COVID safe requirements.

The link to book is Romp in the Park

Semester One Report Cards All parents and carers are reminded that Semester

One Report Cards will be emailed in Week Nine.

Now is a good time to check that your email

addresses on our system are current.

The Ninja Dash is Coming ! The popular ‘Ninja Dash’, facilitated by our local

‘Pumped Sport’ is coming to Parkhurst State School

on Monday May 24th 2021. Information has been

sent home regarding costs. Please consider visiting

the Ninja Dash Website or their FaceBook Page

‘Kindy Sport’.

Flu Season What are the symptoms of influenza or the ‘Flu’ ?

‐ chills, shivering and fever (temperature over 38

degrees Celsius)

‐ headache

‐ muscle aches and pains

‐ sore throat

‐ stuffy or runny nose

‐ sneezing

‐ dry cough

‐ tiredness

‐ trouble breathing

If you experience any of these symptoms, you

should avoid contact with other people wherever

possible. If you are concerned about your

symptoms, or they become worse, you should seek

medical advice immediately.

It is especially important to get medical advice

early in the course of illness in children, and in

people who have certain chronic medical

conditions.

Remember, while cold and flu medications may

relieve the symptoms, you are still capable of

passing on the infection and should avoid contact

with other people.

Construction Update Many people have commented on how amazing

our new L Block looks from the highway, with its vivid

red, signage and school logo. The external

cladding continues to be added and scaffolding is

coming down. Last week, louvres and windows

were installed and internal cabinetry arrived on site

for installation this week. Construction is well

underway on the covered walkway from L Block to

Mr Ridgley’s Prep R Classroom, with concrete

scheduled to be poured this weekend.

Term Two Calendar of Events

WEEK DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT WEEK DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT

1

AP

RIL

19

8

JU

NE

07

20 P&C MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. 08 P&C MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.

21 09

22 10 ROCKHAMPTON SHOW HOLIDAY

23 ANZAC DAY ASSEMBLY 11 WORLD CLEANERS’ DAY

24/25 ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 12/13

2

AP

RIL

/MA

Y

26

9

JU

NE

14

27 15

28 16 SPORTS DAY AND UNDER EIGHTS’

29 17

30 18 COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

01/02 BEEF AUSTRALIA STARTS 19/20

3

MA

Y

03 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

10

JU

NE

21

04 22 SEMESTER ONE REPORTS RELEASED

05 23

06 P&C’S MOTHERS’ DAY STALL 24 PAWS POP UP SHOP OPENS

07 25 ASSEMBLY OF EXCELLENCE

08/09 26/27

4

MA

Y

10 HEARING TEST REVIEWS

Upcoming Events 11 NAPLAN TESTING

12 NAPLAN TESTING

13 NAPLAN TESTING

14 Friday May 28th 2021

Tuesday June 08th 2021

Term 2 Disco

P&C Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

15/16

5

MA

Y

17

18

19

20

21 PAWS POP UP SHOP OPENS

22/23

6

MA

Y

24 NINJA DASH AT PARKHURST

2021 Term Dates

25

26

27 January 27th to April 01st Term One

28 TERM TWO DISCO April 02nd to April 18th Autumn Vacation

29/30 April 19th to June 25th Term Two

7

MA

Y/J

UN

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31 June 26th to July 11th Winter Vacation

01 July 12th to September 17th Term Three

02 September 18th to October 04th Spring Vacation

03 October 05th to December 10th Term Four

04 December 11th to January 26th Summer Vacation

05/06 QUEENSLAND DAY January 27th 2022 Learning Resumes

We Leap to Lead !

Tuckshop Menu

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT FIRST BREAK ORDERING ‐ FlexiSchools is the preferred ordering and payment method ‐ EFTPOS is available ‐ Please write all orders on a paper bag and hand in by 9:00 a.m. ‐ Please write your child[ren]’s name[s] and class[es] at the top of the bag. ‐ Please indicate which Break[s] the order[s] are for ‐ Paper bags are available for 10 cents

SANDWICHES ICECREAMS AND FROZEN TREATS ☺ Vegemite, Jam or Honey $1.00 (First Break Only)

☺ Cheese $2.00 ☺ Quelches $0.50 ☺ Ham or Chicken $3.00 ☺ Lemonade Icy Twist $1.00 ☺ Ham or Chicken with Cheese $3.50 Chocolate Paddle Pop $1.50 ☺ Ham or Chicken with Salad $4.00 Rainbow Paddle Pop $1.50 ☺ Egg $2.50 Cyclone $1.50

☺ Egg and Lettuce $3.00 ☺ Ham or Chicken and Salad Wrap $4.00 DRINKS

☺ Water $1.50

EXTRAS ☺ Flavoured Milk $2.00

Gluten Free Bread $1.00 Strawberry/Chocolate/Banana

Toasting $0.50 ☺ Juice $2.00

Apple/Orange

HOT FOODS

☺ Hot Dogs with Tomato/BBQ Sauce $3.50 ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ? Plain Pies $4.00 Volunteers are always sought. If you have any

questions or are able to assist, please call our

Tuckshop Convenor, Kathy on 07 4924 6535

Sausage Rolls $3.00

☺ Pizzas $4.00

‐ Ham and Cheese

‐ Chicken and Cheese ALLERGIES AND FOOD INTOLERANCES

‐ Cheese Please advise us of any allergies or

intolerances your child[ren] may have. We will

do our very best to provide suitable items

specifically for them.

‐ Pineapple and Cheese Chicken Chippees (6) $3.50 Chicken Nuggets (4) $2.00

SNACKS FLEXISCHOOLS – ORDERING ☺ Apple and Cinnamon Muffin $2.00 Download the FlexiSchools app and register

for online ordering. ☺ Blueberry Muffin $2.00

☺ Fresh Fruit Cups $2.00

☺ Popcorn $1.00

☺ Yoghurt $2.00

☺ Brain Food Fruit $1.00

☺

ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY

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