EMU PARK STATE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Newsletter No: 4 in 2017

Web Site: www.emuparkss.eq.edu.au Phone: 07-49254333 Fax: 07-49254300

- IMPORTANT DATES -

• Friday 17 March: Senior Leader Certificate Presentation Parade - 2 nd Round • Mon 20 - Thurs 30 March: Life Education Van at EPSS (Parent Info Session Mon day 20/3 @ 2pm.) • Wednesday 22 March: Senior Swimming Carnival (Yrs 3-6) • Wednesday 29 March: Parent Teacher Interviews EPSS Hall (3.15pm-6pm) Bo ok through office. • Friday 31 March: March Aussie of the Month • Friday 31 March: Last Day of Term 1 • Sunday 9 April: Festival of the Wind at Bell Park • Tuesday 18 April: First Day of Term 2 • Tuesday 25 April: ANZAC Day - Public Holiday • Thursday 27 April: Rockhampton District Cross Country (9am-1pm) • Monday 1 May: Labor Day Public Holiday • Sunday 4 June: Beef to Beach At Bell Park - Junior & Senior Choi rs to perform • Friday 16 June: Show Holiday • Wednesday 19 July: KCD Athletics Trials (10-12 years) @ Farnborough St ate School • Mon 31 July & Tues 1 Aug: Rockhampton District Track & Field Trials (10-12 ye ars) • Wed 9 - Thurs 10 August: School Photos • Monday 2 October: Queens Birthday Public Holiday • Mon 9 - Wed 11 October: Year 4 (Group 1) Camp @ North Keppel Island Enviro Ed Centre ($200-$250) • Wed 11 - Fri 13 October: Year 4 (Group 2) Camp @ North Keppel Island Enviro Ed Centre ($200-$250) • Monday 16 October: Student Free Day • Mon 20 - Fri 24 November: Year 5 Camp @ Fairbairn Dam, via Emerald ($200-$250 ) • Mon 20 - Fri 24 November: Year 6 Camp @ Kinchant Dam, via Mackay ($270-$300)

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL: Dear Parents, Last week I had the privilege of joining over 1200 Principals from across the state at the biennial Principal’s Confer-ence at the Gold Coast. I listened to a number of high calibre speakers regarding current education and what the future of learning may look like. It was reassuring for us that our school’s policies and expectations that support stu-dent learning are well and truly on track according to the research that is available. In particular, our teachers en-sure students know what it is they are learning by having it visible in the classroom. In our school we call this the WALT (We Are Learning To). Ask your child about our “Learning Zones” and the WALT. A reminder to those students who ride or skate to and from school. I have received a concern from the local bus company that some students on the way home from school are racing the buses, putting themselves in danger. If you are a parent of a student that does ride or skate it would be beneficial to have a conversation around this po-tential risk. A reminder that we are a uniform school. Students are required to wear black shorts or skirts or skorts to school. Wayne A MESSAGE FROM OUR P.E. TEACHER: Our senior swimming carnival is quickly approaching (Wednesday 22nd March) and during the week I sent home tuckshop order forms. If your child (Yr. 3 – 6) is ordering tuckshop that day, please complete the slip and place into the class’ tuckshop box by next Friday. Normal tuckshop will still apply for the Preps – Yr. 2. Hayley and Teearna were recently invited to participate at the Rockhampton District Netball trials. Both girls were unsuccessful in selection but performed well and gained valuable experience. Ella has also been off participating in the Teams Surf Life Saving Carnival. Her team (North) defeated South at Agnes Waters, with Ella staying on to participate in the individual events. Ella again came home with more medals, this time finishing 3rd in the iron and swim events as well as finishing 2nd in the board event. Congratulations Ella. Luke

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GUIDANCE OFFICER: Stand United Against Bullying is on Friday 17 March : Bullying is NEVER OK! is an animation for students from 9 to 13 years of age. It can also be used with stu-dents of other ages as appropriate. 1. Match the type of bullying with behaviour– students understand when various behaviours constitute physi-

cal, verbal or social bullying, or if they are not actually bullying. Activity 1 (PDF, 849KB), Word version (DOCX, 749KB) 2. Learn about the strategies to respond to bullying – students understand each of the strategies they can use

if bullying happens. Activity 2 (PDF, 1.1MB), Word version (DOCX, 965KB). Images for each of the strategies for Activity 2 and 3 (PDF, 1.1MB), Word Version (DOC, 1.1MB). 3. Choose a strategy to respond to bullying – student learn which of the strategies are most appropriate to use

for different types of bullying in different situations. Activity 3 (PDF, 1.1MB), Word version (DOC, 959.6KB). Images for each of the strategies for Activity 2 and 3 (PDF, 1.1MB), Word version (DOC, 1.1MB). Source: Bullying. No Way! website Lori INTRODUCING OUR NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER:

Mr Luke Coonan heralds from Cairns but started his teaching career in Brisbane as a classroom teacher after studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and QUT. He has since moved to Yeppoon with his wife and spent the previous few years teaching at Glenmore State High School until given the chance to dive back into his passion for teaching instrumental music. Mr Coonan is very glad to be teaching students from Grade 4 and up on brass, woodwind and percussion instruments as well as taking band re-hearsals on a Friday morning in the music room. He’s been very impressed with the warm welcome he’s received and the enthusiasm shown by staff, parents and students regarding the amazing instrumental music program here at Emu Park State School. If he’s not playing or teaching music, you’ll often find Mr Coonan playing board games, reading books or traveling. Welcome Mr Coonan!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR TUCKSHOP CONVENOR: Hi everyone, I would like to thank all parents who have donated to breakfast club recently. If you would still like to donate items that are used each week please drop them off at Tuckshop any day. Items are Vegemite, creams cheese, milo, strawberry jam. Also a huge thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who have been coming in and helping out at Tuckshop. If you’re interested in helping out in term 2 please come and see me so I can add your name to the roster. Could I ask parents to stop stapling Tuckshop bags closed. If you fold the bag over the money won’t fall out. Heidi TUCKSHOP ROSTER: Monday 13/3: Heidi & Raelene Hinds, Tuesday 214/3: Heidi & Kim Bowden, Wednesday 15/3: Heidi & Debra Conway, Thursday 2/3: Heidi, Raelene Hinds & Emily Slotosch. Monday 20/3: Heidi & Andrea Josephs, Tuesday 21/3: Heidi & Sarah Steensen, Wednesday 22/3: Heidi & Deb Conway, Thursday 23/3: Heidi, Raelene Hinds, Bev Davies & Bev Gully. HOT DOG, CHICKEN NUGGETS, PIZZA, SAUSAGE SIZZLE & C HEERIO ROSTER ($2-50 per serve): Friday 17/3 Pizza: Heidi, Raelene Hinds & Bev Davies, Friday 24/3 Sausage Sizzle: Heidi, Raelene Hinds, Bev Gully & Bev Davies.

GENERAL NOTICES: • A quick note from the local Police: It has been bought to Police attention that children are being left unat-

tended in vehicles. This raises a number of safety concerns and also commits offences within QLD legisla-tion. Leaving children under the age of 12 years of age in a vehicle without providing reasonable supervi-sion and care during that time commits an offence. If the vehicle is left running, there are a number of safety concerns that not only put the children left in the vehicle but also the general public within the school ar-ea. Please do not leave your children unsupervised in a vehicle.

• Paperwork: Shortly your child will receive a copy of our “Student Details Summary”. This form shows the address and contact details we have recorded on our system. Once you have this form please check over the details and make any corrections directly onto the sheet and return it to your child’s teacher. Please en-sure the accuracy of your email address and mobile number as these are used as our primary communica-tion. Some students will bring home a sheet showing unexplained absences according to our sys-tem. Please state the reason for their absence and return to your child’s teacher. The absence details will then be updated. We appreciate your effort in keeping your details current.

• Life Education Visit: Liz, Healthy Harold the Giraffe and the Life Education Mobile Learning Centre will be at Emu Park State School from Monday 20th to Thursday 30th March. This visit is sponsored by The Smith Family, Communities for Children. We’ll be learning about healthy lifestyle choices and having lots of fun along the way. Head to the Parent and Carer Hub to have a look at the modules that your kids will be working through. You will find detailed overviews of the modules and fact sheets with 'conversation starter' ideas so that you can carry on discussing the lessons at home. Education is one of the strongest preventa-tive measures to take when it comes to our children’s health and safety. Come along to our Parent and Carers Session Monday 20 th March at 2:00pm. You will get to meet the educator and find out more about what your kids learn, how to engage with them in topics they will cover with Healthy Harold the Giraffe and have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. Visit the Life Education Facebook page and sign up to their newsletter.

COMMUNITY NOTICES: St Brendan’s College 2018 Discovery Day: St Brendan's College invites all 2017 Years 6 boys to come and experience a day in the life of a Year 7 Student Where: St Brendan’s College, When: 2018 Discovery Day will be held on Tuesday 14th March 2017 9.00am to 2.30pm Transport: Arranged by St Brendan’s College. For more information please contact Kylie Hedges on 49 399 485 Email: hedgesk@sbc.qld.edu.au R.S.V.P : 7th March 2017. St Ursula’s College 2018 Discovery Day: St Ursula’s college is providing all 2017 Year 6 girls with an opportuni-ty to experience the many opportunities the College provides. Join us for our Discovery Day on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Reserve your spot by phoning 49399600. An information night for parents will follow on Thursday 23 March at 6.45pm until 8pm. Archer Park Rail Museum School Holiday Activities: Wednesday 5th & Wednesday 12th April 2017 10am – 1pm. Lots to do for the kids – Tram Rides, colour in table, block mat for the toddlers, Find the Answer - Question-naires for the older kids, knockems – win a chocolate frog. Morning tea and hot food. Tour guides to tell the sto-ries of how the Morse Code, Electric Staff’s work and lots more. We look forward to seeing you all. and please let your friends and family know. Cost: $8.50 for entry children with one adult free, $5.80 for extra adults. Lions Club of Emu Park presents Festival of the Win d: Sunday 9 April: Free Entry. Beach games, lots of kites, sand modelling, fantastic fireworks, crazy rides, rokkaku demonstration, yummy food, alcohol free. www.festivalofthewind.com or www.facebook.com/festivalofthewind. Car Boot Sale - Book Your Site Now: Saturday 11th March 7am - 11am. Anglican Parish of Keppel, Housden Place Car Park. Only $12 a site or $25 for two. Bric a brac, loads of treasures and a sausage sizzle - Something for everyone. Come and grab a bargain. To book a site phone Lyndall on 0418 392 303. Devine, Dance and Drama: Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do on Fri-day afternoons? Look no further as Devine Dance and Drama is bringing their unique mashup program exclusively to Emu Park State School. It’s a super fun mix up of jazz, hip hop, music theatre and acting. Come along and join the fun—beginners welcome. Call Tegan 0433892143 or simply turn up on Fridays. Stress free and affordable. Times: Ages 5-7 Yrs: 3.15pm to 4.00 pm, 8-12 Yrs: 4.00pm to 4.45pm.

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