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2015 Enrolments Enrolment numbers are steadily trickling in and we are now working towards forming classes to commence 2015. However a major concern is that some families who will not be returning to Brassall next year, have not yet let us know. This will result in a class being formed only to have it disbanded after the Day 8 Census process, if our enrolment figures change because families have moved.

If you will NOT be returning to Brassall next year it is absolutely vital that you let us know by Friday, 14 November. You can do this by any of the following methods:

• Phoning the school office: 07 38134333 • Emailing: the.principal@brassallss.eq.edu.au • Sending a written note to the office.

I cannot emphasise strongly enough how important this information is. If you are not returning in 2015 please take a few minutes to notify us now.

In terms of class structures for 2015, we are currently working diligently on the formation of classes taking into consideration a range of factors including gender balance, equity of numbers and student relationships, to get the best possible grouping of students to commence 2015. This is a process our staff take a very serious and professional approach to, and I support them in their judgement and decisions. This information will go home to all parents during the last week of school.

World Teachers Day – Friday 31 October Last Friday, 31 October was World Teachers’ Day. Celebrated in more than 100 countries, World Teachers’ Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex society. Every day teachers are building skills that translate into future careers. They are shaping our future workforce and creating the next generation of leaders and innovators.

As proud Principal of Brassall, I would like to recognise all the teaching staff at our great school who demonstrate every day their dedication and enthusiasm to their work and for making a significant contribution towards the lives of our students. I would like to thank our students and parents who showed their appreciation to their teacher in some small way last week. On behalf of our school community we say thank you!

Staff Career Milestones Congratulations to Miss Tara Haskins (5/6T Class Teacher), Mrs Kylie Osborne (5O Class Teacher), Mrs Michelle Bigwood (7B Class Teacher), Mrs Jodi-Lea Woodford (1W Class Teacher), Mrs Kandice Hutson (Head of Curriculum), Mrs Summa Todd (Deputy Principal) and Mr Ross Pedley (4P Class Teacher) who were acknowledged at last Friday’s assembly for reaching significant milestones in their careers with Education Queensland.

5 Years of Service for Education Queensland

• Miss Tara Haskins • Mrs Kylie Osborne • Mrs Michelle Bigwood

10 Years of Service for Education Queensland • Mrs Jodi Woodford • Mrs Kandice Hutson • Mrs Summa Todd

25 Years of Service for Education Queensland

• Mr Ross Pedley

2015 Prep Enrolments As we enter the last 5 weeks of the school year it is time for us to start finalising planning for 2015. To assist us in planning we need to have an accurate forecast of our 2015 Prep numbers. If your child will be attending Brassall’s Prep program in 2015 we ask that you return your enrolment forms as soon as possible. We also ask that you pass this message to any families who may be joining us for the first time next year. We would like to make the start of the year as smooth as possible for all involved and appreciate your assistance. TONIGHT we will be holding our second Prep Information night for 2015, starting at 6pm in our Prep Classrooms (Prep M). We look forward to seeing you there!

Stunning Soiree Our Performing Arts program at Brassall has had a wonderful 2014. This was highlighted by our students who displayed confidently to our parents, family and friends what a talented and dedicated bunch they are at Brassall’s annual Soiree! We were thoroughly entertained by a wide range of performances including Choral, Choirs and Instrumental groups. To all Brassall parents who support their children (our students) with their practice and encouragement we thank you for your support both now and into the future. A very special thanks to Mrs Natasha Raddie, Mrs Paul Rohl, Miss Hayley Barratt, Mr Gary Rule and Mrs Fimka Hampson for their dedication to our students in making our Performing Arts program a vibrant string to our Brassall bow!

Brassall Celebrates Grandparents’ Day in Prep On Friday, 24 October our Brassall Prep’s celebrated Grandparents’ Day in style. It was a fantastic and engaging opportunity to recognise the significant positive impact that Grandparents make on the lives of their grandchildren (our student). I know our Prep students thoroughly enjoyed this special occasion and we are grateful to all the many Grandparents who attended!

Warm regards, Greg Brand, Principal

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The BRASSALL BUZZ Published by Brassall State School

ISSUE 18

6 November 2014

Rule of the Term: Be Responsible

Thought for the Week: “If better is possible… Good is not enough”

Term Term Term Term 4444 Planner Planner Planner Planner TONIGHT Prep Information Evening – 6pm

13 Nov Yr 6 CSIRO – Biological World 17 Nov Special Assembly – School Captain

Speeches 20 Nov Musical – Seussical

24-26 Nov P & C Christmas Stall 24-28 Nov Book Fair coming to the Library

28 Nov Yr 4-7 Awards Morning 28 Nov P – 3 Final Student of the Month 29 Nov Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight -

Glee 1 Dec Yr 6 High School Transition Day 2 Dec St Joseph’s Nativity Play - Prep 2 Dec Yr 6 Graduation 5 Dec A & B Behaviour parties 8 Dec Yr 7 High School Transition Day 9 Dec Yr 7 Graduation 10 Dec Volunteers’ Morning Tea 11 Dec Yrs 6 & 7 – Wet & Wild

11, 12 Dec Tuckshop Closed 12 Dec Term 4 ends

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19 Jan School Office opens 21 Jan Book Pack collection@ Brassall SS

Hall – 9am to 11am 21, 23 Jan Uniform Shop Open – 9am to

12noon 27 Jan School resumes 2 Apr Term 1 concludes

N.B. Dates are correct at time of printing, and may change if deemed necessary.

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7 Nov Yr 6 CSIRO 5 Dec Yr 6 & 7 Wet & Wild

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in the Brassall State School Hall.

Doors open at 6pm; Show commences at 6:30pm

Limited Tickets are on sale from the School Business Office (8am to 10am ONLY)

PRICE : $5 PER TICKET / $20 PER GROUP (up to six members)

Please join us for a whimsical, wacky and wonderful journey through the world of

Dr Seuss where all your favourite characters magically come to life as they leap from the

page to the stage!

Looking forward to seeing everyone support our wonderful Performing Arts students!!

Our Vision: An Excellent School Where Students Achieve Their Potential

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School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Focus lessons: Focus for week 6: Be Safe – Walk on hard surfaces and stay on paths. Focus for week 7: Be Safe – Ask permission to leave any setting. Congratulations to the children whose names appear below as they participated in our ‘BUZZ’ rewards this week.

10 Buzz Cards Sausage Sizzle: PM Layne C, Dean C 1W Lochlan W, Ashton H, Kaylee P,

Jade T 1OM Elai E 2E Zaleigh Y, Henty N, Ally T, 2B Lilly K 2G Jayde W 2C Jade E 3T Zoe M, Ty W, Tobey O, Jayde A,

Jaeden C, Owen L 3ZT Cobin C, Miracle F 4P Philip P 4RT Jordan M, Timothy K, Emma O 4J Trinity M 5O Emily W, Tylor K 5H Georgina A, Dylan C, Adam A 5S Chloe D, Charnt’e F 5/6T Stourm N, Jai M 6W Brianna D, Dylan D, Joel M,

Alfred M, Hayden B, Michael H, Natalie T

6S Kiya V, Sarah M, Klarence B

6B Shannon G 7G Hamish A

15 Buzz Cards Ice Cream: 1G Angel L, Indiana H, Emily S PM Izabella G, Malika S, Shamus J,

Emma Z, Kodee F, Logan W 1W Luke W, Naydean C, Deklan

D 2G Malakai M

2C Eamon S 2E Madison F, Crystal L, Kirra F, Ezra V, Cullum M, Zaleigh Y, Ally T, Bella T

3T Mykaela K 3ZT Jared V, Jeremiah A, Chelsie M 3M 4L Anneka S 4RT Alex M 4J Chloe S, Mickeelie J 3/4/5W Jemma W, Samantha B 5O Sonya B, Sam L, Mackenzie T 5H Nicholas A, Summa N,

Jayden W, Jack T, Lachlan S, Zac H, Ethan C, Ciehan C, Brooklin B, Sarah A

5/6T Bailey W, Connor L, Erin J, Damien B

6W Ashleigh H 6B Mitchell W, Lewanna M, Caleb P 7B Kaitlin S, Kate A, Jasmine

M, Jasmine L, Charli G 7G

25 Buzz Cards Extreme Games in Hall: 1J Annabelle C, Dyce G, Riley

G, Blake B, Layla D, Tyler B, Charlotte P, Jordan H

1OM Allira G, Bailey O, Brailey M, Chloe D, Keely G, Kyren B, Lachlan P, Micah M, Riley J, Tyler T, Taneisha n, Emily C

1W Ariana W 2B Lilly S, Shakyta M, Danzel

C, Jay C 2E Kaitlyn B, Henry N

2T Joshua B, Jedt A, Ruben M 3H Grace N, Alyssa F 2B Keshayna B, Aleerah H, 3H Mio G, Emma-Kay S 3M Mikie C, Liam W, Kadeejah

S, Braedyn R, Skye S 3ZT Phoenix R, Ella F, Dayna C,

3/4/5W Cody F, Danny B 4RT Pae R, Jaida T 4P Declan C 4L Ariana C, Lucy F, Jordan V,

Madison R, Kaylee E, Lilian G, Edwina S

5/6T Lisa L, Maliyan T, Kai B, Riley B

5/6/7Y Leah B, Riannon G

Rayne Penny, Deputy Principal

SSSSchool NNNNews

October Students of the Month Congratulations to the following students who were presented with their Student of the Month certificates on assembly recently –

Prep Phloe A, Chelsea K, Belinda A, Nickolas S, Braithan T

Year 1 Kenneth W, Tyler D, Ashton H, Jaida K, Taneisha N, Calen B

Year 2 Zayden P, Lilly K, Joshua B, Sana D, Cullum-John M

Year 3 Mary Jane S, Blake N, Samantha B, Tobey O, Alicia-Dea A (3/4/5W)

Year 4 Michael H, Kimberley T, Holly T, Anneke S

Year 5 Amber T-K, Jack T, Will K, Ashleigh H, Theresa S-A (5/6/7Y)

Year 6 Delacey D, Kye H, Emma P

Year 7 Helena P, Joshua B, Brock C

REMEMBRANCE DAY – Tuesday 11 November Poppies (50cents) /Badges (range from $2 - $10) on

sale at the school office.

4L Collecting for Needy Ipswich Families Class 4L are ready to start collecting donations for the Queensland Times Adopt a Family Christmas hampers for needy Ipswich families. We would like you to bring in non-perishable food items and we will present them to a representative of the Ipswich Ministers’ Fraternal on our last parade of this year. Good things to bring are tins of fruit or vegetables, tins of spaghetti or baked beans, pasta and pasta sauces, biscuits, chips, soft drink, long life milk and juice and special Christmas food like cakes, shortbread and lollies. Students from 4L will visit classrooms on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons to collect your donations. The final day for donations will be Friday 5th December.

Last year the school collected over 20 boxes of food which was a fantastic Brassall effort. We are sure we can do as well or better this year. Thank you for helping us show people who don’t have as much as all of us, that we care. Please remember to check all use by dates and not donate individual bars or packets. We will tally up your items and let you know the most generous class each collection day. This class will receive a honeycomb piece as a bonus, so start donating NOW!!!!

Kambu Health Checks As part of the Year 6 & 7 Deadly Choices program, KAMBU will be visiting on 19, 20 and 21 November to carry out health checks on all of our indigenous students in Year 6 & 7. If you receive a form, please complete it ASAP and return to the office to ensure a time can be booked for your child.

Bus Passes for 2015 Each year, Westside Bus Company (WBC) reviews school services with TransLink. As you will be aware, the 2015 review process will be different with respect to the movement of Year 7 to high schools. Final school runs will be published on the WBC website at http://www.busqld.com.au once approved by TransLink later this year. WBC plan on making small changes to the process of issuing of student bus passes based on feedback from parents last year. The changes for schools to note are:

1. WBC are encouraging parents to submit bus pass applications before school starts, anytime from 5 January 2015.

2. WBC will be printing bus passes before school term starts for applications received before 20 January 2015 and will distribute to schools on 27 January 2015 for pickup by students.

Applications received after 20 January 2015 may not have a bus pass printed in time for the first week of school, however WBC will have a grace period on school passes for January/February 2015.

Defence News - Posted Or Moving Schools? Don’t forget to see me: • so I can organise a farewell photo and

certificate etc. • to get your School’s Passport stamped

with the Brassall SS stamp • to get your fun moving pack (courtesy of

DHA), containing a book featuring Rex the Dog and Activity booklet.

Mrs Dawes— jdawe35@eq.edu.au

SSSSchool SSSSport

Interschool Sports - Please see the table below for game information:

Fixtures – Friday 7 November Fixtures – Friday 14 November

Touch Football – Jacaranda Street

Inter Girls A v Karalee at 1:30pm Inter Girls B v IGGS at 1:30pm Snr Girls v Raceview at 12:40pm

Touch Football – Len Johnson Ovl

Inter Boys v Raceview at 1:30pm Snr Boys v Raceview at 12:40pm

Touch Football– Jacaranda Street

Inter Girls A v IGGS at 1:30pm Inter Girls B v Raceview at 1:30pm Snr Girls v Karalee at 12:40pm

Touch Football – Len Johnson Ovl

Inter Boys v TBA at 1:30pm Snr Boys v TBA at 12:40pm

AFL – Limestone Park

Snr v Mt Crosby @ 1:40pm Jnr v Mt Crosby @ 1:00pm

AFL – Limestone Park Snr Boys v TBA at 1:40pm Jnr Boys V TBA at 1:00pm

Basketball – Stadium

Snr Boys v Bundamba @ 1:15pm Jnr Boys 2 v Mt Crosby @ 12:45pm Snr Girls v Central @ 1:45pm

Basketball – Ipswich Central SS

Jnr Girls 1 v Central @ 1:05pm Jnr Girls 2 v Central @ 1:30pm Jnr Boys 1 v Raceview @ 12:40pm

Basketball – Ipswich Central SS

Snr Boys v Central @ 1:30pm Snr Girls v Central @ 1:05pm

Basketball – Stadium

Jnr Boys 1 v Adventist @ 1:05pm Jnr Girls 1 v Amberley @ 12:40pm Jnr Girls 2 v Bundamba @ 12:40pm Jnr Boys 2 v Silkstone @ 1:50pm

Please note that the last round for sport is Friday 21 November and all finals will be played on Friday 28 November. We will know closer to the date which teams have made it into the finals.