21 June 2017

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Safe and Happy Holidays

On behalf of the staff of Worongary State School we wish all our students and their families a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to seeing you all back in Term 3 on Monday 10 July.

The holidays can, however, be a challenging time for some families and young people with many stresses impacting daily. Health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, are important influences in our daily functioning as individuals, families and community groups. Mental Health is a positive state of wellbeing used to describe emotional and social wellness.

It involves feeling positive about ourselves, the people and events in our lives, and being able to live life to our fullest capacity. Mental health is an essential part of our overall health and affects our physical health and our physical health also affects our mental health. It is important for parents to look after their own and their children’s mental and physical health. Regular exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, having a community of support around the family, thinking good thoughts, seeking help if feeling down, doing things for others, keeping busy and involved and adding humour are some ways of doing this.

There are also a number of community supports that offer assistance to families and young people. The following offer various avenues of support for families and young people:

Family & Child Connect – Ph: 13 32 64; Benevolent Society – Ph: 5644 9100; Doctors (GP’s); Parentline – 1300 301 300 www.parentline.com.au; Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelp.com.au; Child Youth Mental Health Service Ph: 5635 6392; Community Health Centres; Foodbanks - United City Car Warehouse, 4/22 New St, Nerang open Thursday 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Food parcels $17, New Life Food Barn Bank Ph: 5571 6115

16 Dunkirk Close, Arundel (Tuesday – Thursday 9.00 am – 12.00 noon & Friday 9.00 am – 11.30 am Family Food Parcels $45 Call 24 hrs before-hand for family parcels & require Healthcare or pension card OR a written letter of hardship.

Academic Awards

This week we had the pleasure of acknowledging the outstanding work of many of our student in Years 1-6. The Principal’s Academic Excellence Award and medal was presented to those students who have excelled in their studies of the Key Learning Areas of English, Maths, Science, History and Geography. Students who have consistently achieved a high standard in the same Key Learning Areas were presented with an Academic Merit Award. Congratulations to all student who received an award.

Trivia Night

Thank you to everyone who supported the P&C Trivia Night. The prizes were excellent and we would like to thank all our sponsors for their support. I think you would agree that the night was a lot of fun and a very successful fundraiser.

Dojo Awards

Congratulations to all the students who have received their Bronze and Silver Dojos. It is pleasing to see so many students wearing their badges every day. We are asking students to set their goals for the next term, set their target for their Dojo points and therefore their badge. Many students are now on target to receive their Gold Dojo badge in term 3.

Behaviour

In Term 3, students will be continuing to participate in an explicit Positive Behaviour for Learning lesson as well as a social skills lesson from the Second Step program. These lessons will be held once per fortnight.

Term Three Focus:

Taking Pride in Our School

Behaving appropriately
Looking after school property
Looking after the school/Classroom environment

Positive Behaviour for Learning Week 10 Term 2 and Week 1 Term 3

Second Step Weeks 10 and Week 1 of Term 3

Mid-Year Musical Recital Tuesday 13 June

Thank you to all of the parents, family members and carers who attended our mid-year music recital last Tuesday afternoon. It was a wonderful afternoon and it was a great opportunity for our instrumental and choir students to show off their wonderful skills and reveal the fruits of the hard work they have put in throughout the semester. Thank you to Mrs Hapi for coordinating the afternoon and preparing our two choirs and the soloists. Thank you to Mrs Futo and Mrs Ashton for doing such a great job with their ensembles. We look forward to our final concert at the end of the year to see how much growth our students have achieved.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is celebrated each year in July with celebrations this year falling within the second week of the school holidays. Worongary State School students will celebrating NAIDOC Week in Week 2 of Term 3. This year, the theme is “Our Languages Matter”. To celebrate our local language, students in Years 3 – 6 will be using the Yugambeh Language Program to create Haiku Poems. Our Junior school will be learning about bush tucker plants and their uses.

We will be holding special assemblies to mark NAIDOC Week on Friday 21 July. Senior Assembly will be held in the hall at 9:15am and Junior Assembly at 2:15pm. Parents and carers are welcome.

Learning Vine Awards

Curriculum Corner

Hello again,

With the up and coming holidays fast approaching, it is a particularly great time to snuggle up with books. The weather is well suited for some changes in routine and enjoying books. Take advantage of a sunny spot outside while we are having this mild weather.

I am reposting the following message as it is so important:-

The most important thing when reading is making sense. Remember if your child is only reading words on the page, then they are not really reading. We need children to understand what they are reading. Even fluent, advanced readers can lack understanding when reading texts. It is important that children realise this and stop and self-correct. Reading is a valuable tool and skill for your child to master for life.

Once children and adults master understanding text, it really does give you power. It can open doors to a whole new world.

I would like to wish you all a safe and happy school holidays. Please take the time to recharge and come back to school with enthusiasm for another term of important learning. Regardless of our age we never stop learning.

Until next time………. Happy Reading

Kind Regards Leslie Ward, Head of Curriculum

News from 3M

The students in 3M have been creating their own procedures and presenting them to the class. We have a had a range of procedures including, 'How to make a paper aeroplane', 'How to clean crystals', and 'How to make friendship bracelets.'

The children have been very engaged not only on their own presentation but because they are learning new skills.

Please take the time to look at 2 of the power points that were created.

Finance

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2017

Thank you to all those parents who have paid their SRS payments on time. We have a number of parents who have not adhered to their commitment as per the signed SRS Participation Agreement. Unless you are on an approved Payment Plan all SRS fees are to be paid in full by Friday, 16 June.

As per the SRS Participation Agreement Form, where SRS payments are in arrears, students will be unable to attend excursions, camps and other school activities requiring payments. (See item 31 on the SRS participation agreement form.)

Payments can be made at any time via the internet using the following bank details and description:

Account Name: Worongary State School General Account
BSB: 064-451
Account No: 10012741
Description: Enter first five letters of students surname space first three letter of their given name space reference code SRS.

Payment window is opened 8.00am – 10.00am Tuesday and Friday mornings. Credit card details can be taken over the phone.

PAYMENT DUE DATES FOR ACTIVITIES

A reminder also that our policy is not to accept late payments for activities and I can assure you that at times this causes students, parents and also our staff great distress, but we need to maintain this position to ensure that variations to our school routine meet all the requirements of our Department which in turn is a safeguard to our students.

FINANCE WINDOW

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FINANCE WINDOW WILL BE CLOSED FROM WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2017 AND WILL REOPEN FOR BUSINESS ON TUESDAY 11 JULY 2017. PLEASE BE AWARE INTERNET PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE PROVIDING THEY APPEAR ON THE SCHOOL’S STATEMENT BEFORE DUE DATE.

Behaviour

Year 6 Families

On Thursday 13 July the Year 6 students will be participating is a series of games and activities to enhance team building and to raise the level of interest in sport. Two Titan's representatives are visiting the school. The students will participate with their class teacher present and Teacher Aide Joshua Rogers to assist with supervision. The students will attend for 60 minutes in 4 groups 9-10 am, 10-11 am, 11.40-12.40 and 12.40-1.40. Please remind your children to wear their black school sport shoes on this day.

For the last two weeks of term 2 our behaviour focus is to ‘Finish Strong’. We encourage our students

1. Get organised: Tidy up their room, school bag and desk. This de-cluttering effort will help your child stay focused and more productive.
2. Limit distractions: Set and enforce limits on social media and other electronic devices.
3. Encourage exercise: one 30-minute session per day of vigorous exercise can lead to improvements in memory and motor skill coordination.
4. Rest and eat well: a healthy schedule of eight to nine hours of sleep each night and to eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh water to drink.
5. Communicate: Talk with your child about classes, classmates, teachers, friends, activities, and goals for the next school term.
6. Attendance: Every day counts.

Wishing all our families a safe and relaxing Winter Break.

Kind Regards
Ms Kaia

Music Corner

Thank you to the Band, Strings, Rosella and Lorikeet students who performed outstandingly at our Mid-Year Recital. A big thank you to all the parents in supporting your children through practising at home, attendance to rehearsals and attending the concert.

Keep practising over the holidays for the Eisteddfod in August and have a well deserved holiday.

Regards Bonnie Hapi, Music & Arts

Sport

Year 6 Soccer Boys

This season our Year 6A soccer team faced tough competition from other schools in the local region. Each and every week our Worongary boys turned up ready to play and perform their best. Our 6A boys took pride in playing their positions and playing them well. Whether the boys were in goal, defence or up on the attack they all knew they had a role to play as part of the team. Even though the boys didn't finish as high in the standings as they would have hoped their effort and dedication every week was testament to their good sportsmanship and sense of fair play.

Our Year 6B team had a fantastic season, finishing in 2nd place overall. The boys would have had the opportunity to compete for 1st place in the grand final but unfortunately wet weather meant the game was cancelled. The 6B team played a balanced game all season mixing solid defence with a co-ordinated attack. Over the course of the season the boys found more ways to share the ball and utilise the whole field to create scoring opportunities. Every single member of our 6B team was able to finish the season with his head held high, knowing he had played a key role in qualifying for the grand final. Well done.

Years 4 & 5 Soccer Wrap-up

The Yr 4A & 5B teams trained as one squad from the beginning of the season. With only five Year 5s, our year 4 students were eager and willing to “play-up”. This responsibility was shared among all of the Year 4s. This was a mighty effort and it resulted in more game time for most players. Training sessions were well attended and skill development was very evident as the season progressed. Players had the opportunity to experience a variety of positions before taking on one more consistently towards the end of the season. Both teams had mixed success in competition games, but the team spirit that developed, win, lose or draw, was admirable. A very rewarding season for all involved.

Cross Country

Congratulations to Molli M, Grace M and Amelia T who recently represented Oceania at the recent Cross Country Regional competition.

Student Council

Thank you to everyone who supported our State of Origin themed Free Dress Day. We raised a whopping $578.85 which will go towards the senior playground. Student Councillors met with Mrs Moballe this week to have a look at some potential playground options. Watch this space!

Sports Draw

16 June 2017 – Cancelled due to wet weather
09 June 2017

Excursions

P&C News

Trivia Night

Thank you to everyone who came and participated at our Trivia Night. By the looks, everyone had a fantastic night and had a blast joining in with the games. To the lucky ones who managed to score a prize, congratulations and enjoy.

School Banking

A reminder for next Term School Banking is now on Wednesdays.

Next P&C Meeting

We invite you to attend our next meeting which is in Week 1 of Term 3, Wednesday 12 July 4.30pm in the staff room.

Regards P&C

Tuckshop & Uniform

Uniform Shop News

Opening Hours
Monday: 8:00am-9:00am
Wednesday: 2:15pm-3:15pm
Friday: 8:00am-9:00am
Direct Dial number: 5502 4409

Polo Shirt Delivery

Our polo shirt delivery is on track and the shirts will be available in all sizes from the first day of next term. If you have ordered and pre-paid for shirts they will be sent home with your child as soon as possible. If you have pre-ordered but not yet paid, you will receive a phone call to advise when your order is ready for collection. Thank you once again for your patience while we awaited this delivery.

Wishing you a safe and restful break over the school holidays.

Regards Michelle Lee, Canteen and Uniform Convenor

Nerang State High School Enrolments

Thank you for the fantastic turnout for our first Parent Information Evening of the year. It was a great success and the enrolments have already started flowing in. The second of our Parent Information Evenings is scheduled for the Wednesday 1 November.

Enrolment Packs are available from the Office of each our Primary Schools and are also available from our website at the link below. Please submit your Enrolment Form and accompanying documentation to the Nerang High Parent Reception.

For families wishing to apply for a position in the 2018 Comets Academic Excellence Program, please remember to drop off your Application Form and accompanying documentation to your child’s Primary School Administration building by Wednesday 21 June. You may hand them in to Nerang State High School’s Parent Reception if you wish, but to make the process as easy as we can for you, we can also collect Comets Application Forms from the primary school. Successful applicants will be notified during week 1 of term 3.

We must also add that our Performing Arts team were wowed by the quality and courage of the students who auditioned for positions in the Quality Arts Signature Programs. Congratulations to all that auditioned and students will be notified of results prior to the end of this term.

If you require further information, or have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to email me at awool42@eq.edu.au.

Regards Aaron Woolnough, Junior Secondary Head of Department, Nerang State High School

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