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WEEK 9 TERM 2 17 June 2020 Iron Bark Press Week 9 Term 2, 2020 17 June 2020 Principal’s Message Term Three We are currently working on logistics for Term Three. We await operational guidelines from central office to guide our decisions and ensure we adhere to the State and National Health directives. At this stage it looks very likely that we will be able to resume most school activities that do not involve groups of adults in one location, such as assemblies and performances. Next week we will send home a final update for the term with information about Term Three logistics. Your support during this time is greatly appreciated as people have found innovative ways of staying connected to the school. It looks likely that we may be able to allow parents into the school at drop off and pick up times. This informal communication is really important for building strong home/school partnerships and while we are looking forward to this opportunity, I would hate to see students lose the independence they have developed across this term. We have students as young as four being able to walk to their own classroom, unpack their bags and get ready for their school day. This has also meant that our school day has been able to start promptly as students are able to quickly transition into learning. If you are planning on being at school for drop off and pick up times, please let your child show you how independent they are. Perhaps just plan to do this a couple of days a week, not every drop off and pick up, which will also help us reduce the number of adults on site. SOS Parents and Caregivers are invited to participate in this year’s School Opinion Survey and have a say about schooling during the COVID-19 lockdown. You are also given the opportunity to provide feedback about our school more generally. It is important that all parents have a voice in providing feedback to ensure we have an accurate representation of parents’ perceptions and opinions. I really value the information this survey provides and to ensure the validity of the results, I am aiming for as close to 100% participation as possible. This means that unless you have your say, we will not be able to achieve this. Everyone has an opinion, don’t let others do the talking for you. Completing the survey has never been easier to do. The survey form has been designed so that it can easily be completed on a computer or smartphone. The online survey will be available until Friday, 17 July 2020, and should take less than five minutes to complete. To access the survey, please click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser: Please contact us if you have any questions about the survey. Lockdown Next week we will have a practice lockdown drill. I know it feels like the last thing that we need to practice, but I would always prefer our students to be over prepared in case there ever was a real emergency. Anyone in the school at that time is expected to participate in the drill and follow the directions of staff members. Our teachers have prepared and practiced this with our students and it is conducted in a calm, supportive way. If you would like to talk to your child about this, please reassure them that most lockdowns are for when a storm or bad weather may be approaching. Brad Clark Principal School absences contact before 9:00am School absence line: (07) 3430 9160 School email: [email protected] Advise via QParents OSHC Absence Line: (07) 3430 9145 All student messages MUST be received by 2:30pm Parent survey https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/form/Parents- HaveYourSay
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WEEK 9 TERM 2
17 June 2020 Iron Bark Press
Week 9 Term 2, 2020 17 June 2020
Principal’s Message Term Three
We are currently working on logistics for Term Three. We await
operational guidelines from central office to guide our decisions
and ensure we adhere to the State and National Health directives.
At this stage it looks very likely that we will be able to resume most
school activities that do not involve groups of adults in one
location, such as assemblies and performances. Next week we will
send home a final update for the term with information about Term
Three logistics. Your support during this time is greatly appreciated
as people have found innovative ways of staying connected to the
school.
It looks likely that we may be able to allow parents into the school
at drop off and pick up times. This informal communication is really
important for building strong home/school partnerships and while
we are looking forward to this opportunity, I would hate to see
students lose the independence they have developed across this
term.
We have students as young as four being able to walk to their own
classroom, unpack their bags and get ready for their school day.
This has also meant that our school day has been able to start
promptly as students are able to quickly transition into learning. If
you are planning on being at school for drop off and pick up times,
please let your child show you how independent they are. Perhaps
just plan to do this a couple of days a week, not every drop off and
pick up, which will also help us reduce the number of adults on
site.
SOS
Parents and Caregivers are invited to participate in this year’s
School Opinion Survey and have a say about schooling during the
COVID-19 lockdown. You are also given the opportunity to provide
feedback about our school more generally. It is important that all
parents have a voice in providing feedback to ensure we have an
accurate representation of parents’ perceptions and opinions.
I really value the information this survey provides and to ensure the
validity of the results, I am aiming for as close to 100% participation
as possible. This means that unless you have your say, we will not
be able to achieve this. Everyone has an opinion, don’t let others
do the talking for you. Completing the survey has never been
easier to do. The survey form has been designed so that it can
easily be completed on a computer or smartphone. The online
survey will be available until Friday, 17 July 2020, and should take
less than five minutes to complete.
To access the survey, please click on the link below or copy and
paste it into your web browser:
Please contact us if you have any questions about the survey.
Lockdown
Next week we will have a practice lockdown drill. I know it feels
like the last thing that we need to practice, but I would always
prefer our students to be over prepared in case there ever was a
real emergency. Anyone in the school at that time is expected to
participate in the drill and follow the directions of staff members.
Our teachers have prepared and practiced this with our students
and it is conducted in a calm, supportive way. If you would like to
talk to your child about this, please reassure them that most
lockdowns are for when a storm or bad weather may be
approaching.
Brad Clark
Principal
School absences contact before 9:00am School absence line: (07) 3430 9160 School email: [email protected] Advise via QParents OSHC Absence Line: (07) 3430 9145 All student messages MUST be received by 2:30pm
Parent survey
https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/form/Parents-
HaveYourSay
2021 Prep Parent Information Video
Every year, all parents of students who will be starting Prep the
following year are invited to attend our annual Prep parent
information evening. This year, our 2021 Prep parent information
evening will be held a little differently. We are currently preparing
an informative video that will highlight the amazing experience that
our Prep students have when they attend Samford State School.
The video will be made available next week (Week 10), date TBA.
Nunzi Hyde
Business Manager
* 2021 Prep Info Evening (Video Format) *
WEEK 10 - Date TBA
Monday 22 June
Year 6C Market Day (For Years 4-6)
SPELLATHON 2020 Fundraiser opens
School Council Meeting - Seminar Room at 6:30 pm
Tuesday 23 June
Stem Punks Innovation Workshop
Thursday 25 June
Student Council Fundraiser Dress-Up Day (Come dressed as your hero!)
Friday 26 June
Reports sent home LAST DAY OF TERM 2
Monday 13 July
SCHOOL COMMENCES TERM 3
Administration
What’s On
Meeting Update
We were finally able to hold a meeting in
reasonable proximity to each other!! On
Monday night we discussed a P&C
Facebook page, and decided we would
create our own page for parents to
follow. Watch this space! We also had
some concerned community members come and speak to the P&C
about the proposed subdivisions and zoning changes to Trentham
Place. If you would like more information on this matter, please get
in touch with us and we can point you in the direction of all the
information. This will be a development which has the potential to
impact our school drop off zone, OSHC collection, children’s safety
and the feel of the village in general.
SSSPELL-A-THON Coming Next Week!
Please check your children’s bags next week for information about
our 2020 Spell-a-thon. We have set a fundraising goal of $18,000
(broken down, this is approx. $20 per child) to help relieve the
knock-on effects of Samford Show being cancelled, plus many
other fundraisers throughout the year unlikely to happen. We know
the kids LOVE to raise money for their school, and this empowers
our children to really get involved - learning their spelling words,
asking for pledges, spelling their words right in the testing week – it
means that they are truly responsible for every cent and it ALL
goes back into their school!
They love asking family members and friends to sponsor them so
let’s help them achieve together! We also appreciate that not
everyone will be in a position to contribute… we appreciate any
support you can give. If you are keen on helping mark the Spell-a-
thon results, please email [email protected].
As always, thank you for your support.
P&C Exec
P&C
ICAS Assessments
Held in August 2020
Students in Year 3-6 will soon be invited to participate in the UNSW
ICAS assessments. The ICAS assessments are designed to
recognise academic excellence, students are assessed on their
ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts using higher-
order thinking and problem-solving skills.
There will be assessments in the subjects of digital technologies,
science, spelling, english and maths.
More information will be provided shortly.
Nikki Ree Head of Curriculum
Monday 22 June 2020
During Term 1 and 2, 6C have been working hard on their
homework project - Market Day! All their hard work will come
together on Monday 22 June when they will hold their market.
Students have planned, marketed and made many items which
will be available for sale during the first break.
Year 4, 5 and 6 students will be able to bring money to
school to buy some yummy treats or clever creations. Profits
made will be donated to a charity. Items for sale range from 50
cents to $5.00.
Student Council
Year 6C Market Day
Kim Watkins
Year 6 Teacher
Free Dress Day Fundraiser!
The Student Council will be holding a free dress day fundraiser
next Thursday 25 June 2020 (Week 10).
The theme is ‘Come Dressed as your Hero’ Day!
The fundraiser is to raise money to purchase sports equipment
for the school. So put your thinking caps on and see if we can
guess who your hero is! Could it be your favourite sports star,
your favourite movie star, or your Mum or Dad!
Don’t forget your gold coin donation. Please wear sun safe
school appropriate clothing - shirts with sleeves, school hats
and enclosed shoes.
Kimberley Maguire
Student Council
Design Process In Action
Over the past few weeks, many of our students have been engaged in the design process - investigating, creating, testing and evaluating.
Check out all the fun we’ve been having!
Nikki Ree Head of Curriculum
Does using a catapult to launch a paper plane
increase its flight distance or accuracy?
Can you build a structure to withstand an earthquake?
Let’s find out!
STEM @ Samford
Track & Field Activities
P.E. classes are continuing their track and field themed activities.
Some are scored and these scores are recorded and tallied for each
year level Below are the scores from last week (Week 8).
John Picken
Head of P.E.
Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6
OVERALL
RESULTS
Clarke 53 80 92 106 146 477
Cuthbert 54 70 109 106 102 441
Elliott 56 75 114 77 131 453
Jackson 39 90 105 86 149 469
Shop Hours
During COVID-19 restrictions,
our opening hours have changed
Monday-Thursday 9:30am -
2:00pm
Online Ordering through QKR
Uniform Shop
Prep students in their winter uniform!
P.E. Classes
End of Term Class Borrowing
As we are coming towards the end of term, just a reminder that there is only one more
week of class borrowing remaining. Class overdue lists will be sent out over the next
week. Please return any outstanding books to the Library by the end of this term.
SORA and the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2020
Our school is participating once again in the 2020
Queensland Premier's Reading Challenge. Another great source of reading material is through the Premier's
Reading Challenge eBooks collection, which can be found within the SORA app.
The book lists are compiled by teacher librarians and the Reading Centre and feature a range of fiction and
non-fiction for all ages.
View the collection here. https://soraapp.com/welcome
To access the collection:
1. Click on the link above
2. Find your school - Education Queensland
3. Use your MIS ID to log in
Date Claimers
Deb, Jodie & Kerry
Library
Open 8am - 3pm, 7 days/wk Public Holidays 8.30am - 3pm
cafelagarto.com.au
Library
Book Week: 7 – 11 September 2020
Theme: Curious Creatures, Wild minds
Thank You!
On Monday 15 June, we celebrated School Cleaner’s
Day. Our school cleaners play an extremely vital role in
keeping our schools safe. This year, in particular, it’s
more important than ever to acknowledge and thank our
school cleaners for their efforts in making sure our
schools are protected from the spread of Coronavirus.
Thank you to the special students of Prep E who have
shared their beautiful drawings and kind words of thanks
to our amazing school cleaners!
Samford State School Staff & Students
School Cleaner’s Day
Premier’s Coding Challenge
It’s fun to code! Entrants can develop an app, game, animation
or website to promote cybersecurity (plus submit a short video
showcase with their entry… see link for more details).
Find out more here. Check out the ‘Tools and Tips’ here.
iPAD Program: Year 4 and 5 Students and Families
Here’s a few quick updates:
All Apple Pencils are now with students. Thank you for your patience. If your child hasn’t received theirs, please email me.
Screen protectors are NOT part of the program. iPads don ’t have them. If you wish to have a screen protector, please purchase and fit one to your child’s iPad. I personally recommend them. We have had a few screen breakages lately.
If iPads are travelling between home and school, a padded travel case is a helpful item.
There’s been a few delays regarding the note for Year 4 families about iPads coming home and enabling the App store on devices. We want to make this note very clear and helpful to families, outlining risks involved. This will help families make an informed choice and consider all factors.
Justin Marchesi
Technology Ambassador
Connected Learning
Chaplaincy
Term 3 Program
Please find below the Term 3 program of ASA classes. Please consult with individual tutors as to any further questions you may have.
Kylie Neville
ASA Coordinator
After School Activities (ASA)
Class Day Cost Ages Location Registration Information
Elements of Art:
Colour
(Helen Evans)
Tuesday
(6 weeks)
28 Jul - 1 Sep
$85 Grades 1-6 Tables outside First Aid
Room
https://www.thearttrain.shop/collections/
after-school-activities-samford-state-school
0431 729 976
Exploring the Art of
Gordon Hopkins
(Helen Evans)
Thursday
(6 weeks)
30 Jul - 3 Sep
Grasshopper Soccer
(Mauricio Marino)
Monday
(8 weeks)
20 Jul - 7 Sep
$140 Prep – Grade 6 Oval
https://grasshoppersoccer.com.au/Samford
0430 588 067
Chess
(Neil Lossberg)
Tuesday
(7 weeks)
28 Jul - 8 Sep
$50 Grades 1-6 Library [email protected]
0448 868 501
Yoga
(Vicki Murtagh) Sorry, no yoga Term 3. Returning in Term 4.
https://www.mala-alchemy.com/
seepbookings
0424 707 818
Guitar
(Rob Reeves)
Tuesday
(7 weeks)
28 Jul - 8 Sep
$175 Grades 3-6 [email protected]
0408 854 077 Music Room
Friday
(7 weeks) 24 Jul - 11 Sep
(no lesson 4 Sep)
Chaplaincy
Chappy Week - Happiness Balloons Activity
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy
Chappy Week - Decorate Your Door Activity
Chaplaincy
Floor Books
A huge part of our documentation and our program is conducted through floor books. When you pick your
children up from OSHC, the floor book is located at knee level on the right hand side next to the sign in
tablets. The floor book is filled with intentional teaching and meaningful moments observed and
documented by the educators and children from OSHC
.
One great example of this was captured by Bobbie (OSHC Educator).
“This drawing represents different groups
of people walking together in
understanding and love and recognising that we are different but that it’s
important to continually journey towards reconciliation.” Bobbie
As Bobbie journeys with the children, she asked many meaningful
questions and documented the children’s responses. Some questions
yarned over were:
“Why is learning about Aboriginal culture important?” and “Why do you
think harmony is important?” Some of their responses were – ‘because
they are/were the first people here and they looked after the land’ – Lily.
‘Because we need to live together and rely on one another’ – Audrey.
After traveling on this amazing journey together, Bobbie taught the
children Aboriginal symbols to create their own stories in ways that are
meaningful to them
OSHC OSHC
Kristy, Jo, Travis & the
OSHC Team
Samford Kindergarten Samford Kindergarten
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