6 June 2018

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

At the beginning of this year, our school commenced implementing an exciting new inclusive education initiative. This has resulted in all year levels having direct access to a support teacher. These teachers work alongside classrooms teachers to ensure our curriculum offerings are closely aligned to the needs of our students. Wide ranges of resources are used to support our students to achieve their individual learning goals. I acknowledge and thank Mrs Jo Jackson, Mrs Kerrianne Sullivan, Ms Danni Karam and Mr Tom Mc Donald for their outstanding commitment to supporting our teachers and students. I particularly acknowledge the efforts of Mrs Kerrianne Sullivan who has worked extremely hard to coach and mentor all of these teachers. This new role is very complex and challenging, Kerrianne’s extensive experience has enabled all of our support teachers to tailor their programs to the needs of our students. I sincerely thank these wonderful teachers.

Under 8’s Day

On Friday 25 May our school was joined by more than 120 children from our community and local childcare services to celebrate the 2018 Under 8’s Day. During the morning session, our P-2 children enjoyed participating in more than 25 different activities. The 2018 Under 8’s Day was certainly enhanced by our partnerships with our local businesses and organisations. I sincerely thank these partners for their contribution to our Under 8’s Day

• Queensland Police
• Gold Coast City Council
• Surf Life Saving Queensland
• Born to Dance
• Nerang State High School
• Gold Coast Suns
• Kalwun Health Service
• PCYC Nerang
• Woolworths Nerang
• Fun World Jumping Castle

I sincerely thank the many parents who provided feedback to us on the day. This feedback will be used to modify our 2019 Under 8’s Day into another wonderful community event.

The New Child Care Package – Nerang Alliance

The Nerang Alliance of Schools wish to support parents who are working through the new Child Care Subsidy process – in particular the Activity Test (volunteer hrs within a Nerang Alliance school).

Parents who currently have a child attending a childcare service would be aware that from 2 July, the Federal Government is moving to implement the New Child Care Package. This package includes a new Child Care Subsidy, which replaces the current Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. From early next month, rebates will be paid directly to your child’s early childhood care centre. The level of rebate a family will receive will be influenced by three factors:

1. Combined family income
2. Activity level of parents
3. Type of child care service (inclusive of outside school hours care).

The Nerang Alliance of Schools wish to support parents through this process – in particular the Activity Test. Parents who are looking for opportunities to learn new skills and volunteer in a local Nerang Aliance school are encouraged to clink the link below and register to participate in the Nerang Alliance – Family Assist Initiative.

Parents wishing to obtain additional information about this initiative are encouraged to contact our school.

Assessment and Reporting

Over the next few weeks, many of our students will be completing assessment items that will validate their end of Semester 1 Report Card results. At Worongary State School, we aim to provide our students with multiple opportunities to succeed and therefore this is a critical time of the Semester. Our teaching staff certainly appreciate the efforts from parents to ensure your child attends school each day. Your assistance to ensure your child attend school on time and ready for learning will significantly help our teachers gain the necessary information to complete an accurate and comprehensive end of semester report.

End of Semester 1 Report Cards will be emailed to all parents on Wednesday 27 June. We welcome parents making contact with the class teacher to obtain any additional information regarding these reports.

P&C Association Meeting Notice

I sincerely thank the many parents who supported the recent Worongary State School P&C Association’s Trivia Night. This fun filled evening was extremely well supported by our community. All funds raised at this evening will be going towards the school’s air conditioning project. I also thank the following local businesses for their extremely generous donations. I hope you will join me in supporting these companies:

The P&C Association Meeting for the month of June will be conducted in the staff room on Wednesday 13 June. This meeting will commence at 4:30pm and conclude by 6:00pm. Key agenda items will include the Trivia Night wrap up and the air conditioning project. Any additional agenda items can be forwarded to the executive prior to the meeting.

UNIFORM BREACH CODE

As the mornings are getting colder we ask that you please check our winter school uniform policy. Students are expected to wear the correct school pullover or a plain fleecy v-neck maroon pullover. Some students are wearing logo branded pullovers and this is a breach of our uniform policy.

We thank you for your support in following this up with your children.

Regards Landon Dare, Principal

Save the Date

Behaviour

Regards Kaia Clarke, Behaviour

Learning Vine Awards

Read and Grow Update

Read and Grow is a fun interactive story sharing program for parents and children 3-5 year old children who are not yet attending school.

Throughout the program we will learn to listen, sing songs, share books and play together. This is a great way to develop your child’s oral language skills and help prepare them for school.

You’re invited to attend our Read and Grow Program with your 3-5 year old children
(It is not compulsory to attend all sessions)

Regards Katie Huggard, PrepTeacher

Sports Draw

25 May 2018

1 June 2018

Excursions

P&C News

P&C June 2018 Meeting

The next monthly meeting will be held in the Staff room on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Volunteers

We desperately need a strong team of volunteers we can rely on to ensure our fundraising events run successfully. If you can assist in any way please send your details to pandc@worongaryss.eq.edu.au so we can add you to our volunteer register. As we need help throughout the year we will contact you.

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

We will be holding a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings on Sunday 17 June 2018 between 7am until 4pm. If you are able to assist with the Sausage Sizzle on this day please contact us via email on pandc@worongaryss.eq.edu.au with the times you are able assistavailable to help. If you are not able to help out please stop in and help by purchasing a sausage or two.

Trivia Night

The Trivia Night was a great success. Thank you to those who attended and those people who donated to the raffle. We will advise of the amount made once finalised.

Colour Run 4 Fun

Most of the prizes for our Run 4 Fun have been handed out to the children. There are a couple of prizes that are on back order. Once these have arrived we will distribute to those children. The total amount raised was $9,290.85.

Facebook Page

Remember to join our Facebook page Worongary State School P & C Association so you can keep updated with our upcoming events.

Kind Regards P&C

Tuckshop & Uniform

Tuckshop News

Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm
Closed: Entire last day of each Term

Artistic Talents Requested

We are seeking the skills of an artistic person willing to give a little of their time to refresh the signs above the Tuckshop. If you are willing to volunteer your time and talents, please give us a call or stop by to see us.

Product of The Month

As mentioned in the last Pipeline, June’s Product of The Month is Butter Chicken. Please see the flyer for information about the product, as well as the accompanying Special Offer. Remember that this offer is available via Online and Manual ordering and is available at both First Break & Second Break.

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Hours

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

Stock Levels Polos and Shorts

Please note that we are currently out of stock in several sizes of Polo Shirts and Shorts and are running low in several more. Orders have been placed with our supplier and are expected to arrive in the middle of next term. If you are affected by this shortage, we apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while we await our next shipment.

Regards Michelle Lee, Tuckshop and Uniform Convenor

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