19 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

At Worongary State School, staff provide multiple opportunities for our students to participate in extra-curricular activities. Examples for these activities include drawing club, STEM Club and Science Club. Earlier in the term several students from Worongary State School’s Science Club submitted entries in the 2018 Gold Coast School Science Competition. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the following students who attended the award ceremony at Queensland Academies to receive their prize.

I trust you will join with me in congratulating Kaie, Xander, Milli and Cooper for their outstanding contributions to this competition. I wish also to thank Mrs Buttigeig for her work with the Junior Science Club and Mr Tim Mullaly for his leadership of our Senior Science Club. These teachers here work tirelessly to ensure our students are challenged and extended. We thank them very much for their dedication and commitment to our school.

NAPLAN 2018 Reports

As mentioned in previous editions of the school’s Pipeline our year 3 and year 5 students are to be commended for their outstanding achievements in this year’s NAPLAN assessments. Our school’s approach to extending students in their reading has resulted in more than 56% of our Year 3 students and 48% of our Year 5 students achieving in the upper two bands in their reading. These results confirm that our committed to improve reading outcomes for our students has supported them to achieve their potential.

The school has recently received each individual student’s 2018 NAPLAN Assessment Report. Parents of students in year 3 and year 5 should have received a copy of their child’s individual NAPLAN Report late last week. Parents wishing to obtain additional information are encouraged to contact individual class teachers.

Prep 2019

Over the past few weeks, Mrs White and I have had the privilege of meeting with all of our 2019 Prep students and their parents. With more than 100 Prep students already enrolled in our school for next year, the future of our school is looking extremely positive. If you, or someone you know, has a child ready to start Prep in 2019 and have not yet enrolled, please make sure enrolment papers have been handed in at the office as soon as possible. An interview or meet and greet will be scheduled once the school has received and processed the application form. As places in Worongary State School’s 2019 Prep program are filling fast, we encourage all new and current families to promptly return these enrolment forms.

Our Prep Expo is scheduled to commence in the Prep Playground on Thursday 20 September. This event will begin at 9:30am and conclude by 11:00am. The Prep Expo is a new event on our school’s calendar. This event will provide our 2018 Prep students with the opportunity build their leadership skills by partnering with one of 2019 Prep children. Students will participate in a number of small activities while also having the opportunity to explore the Prep Playground. I look forward to witnessing firsthand our 2018 prep students’ leadership skills.

Our final Prep Transition event will be the implementation of the Get Set for Prep Program. Mrs White is currently finalising this program and all invitations for this year’s program have been emailed out. Parents wishing to accept a place in this program are encouraged to reply to the email or alternatively contact the school on 5502 4444 or email the office at office@worongaryss.eq.edu.au by 12 October 2018.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

During term 3 our school staff have been working with our students to ensure they take pride in our school. Key messages covered this term have included:

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

As we move into the final term I seek the assistance of all parents to support our school by speaking to your child about our school’s Behaviour Focus. It is my clear intention to ensure we finish the school year with the same level of learning intensity as the first term. Your ongoing support during term 4 will ensure all of students learn in a safe, supportive and disciplined learning environment. Key messages covered in term 4 include supporting students to better understand what it means to be a good friend. Key messages covered next term will include:

• Respecting other people’s feelings
• Respecting other people’s property
• Play fairly

Positive Behaviour for Learning Week 10 Term 3 & Week 1 Term 4

Keep Our School Safe – a message from Qld Police

School holidays are almost upon us. During this period empty schools provide an opportunity for criminal activity, becoming targets for unlawful entry, arson, stealing, graffiti and property damage – all of which become a cost to the community.

The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service. It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools.

If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene. Call the School Watch number – 13 17 88

Let’s work together to help create safer school communities.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via the link below 24hrs per day.

Term 4 Important Dates

Term 4 will commence on Monday 8 October. Due to senior syllabus requirements, all schools in Queensland will have a Pupil Free Day on Monday 22 October. The final day of school for 2018 will be Friday 14 December.

It is essential that all students attend school each and every day during term 4. During these ten weeks, teachers will be continuing to collect evidence that will be used to inform each individual student’s Semester Two Report Card. Poor attendance may place additional pressure on the students and limit the evidence teachers can collect to validate their results. Your assistance to ensure your child attends school each day (and on time) is greatly appreciated.

Regards Landon Dare, Principal

Save the Date

Learning Vine Awards

From the Music Room

Free Community Concert

On Friday October 12, Worongary will be hosting two concerts featuring the Australian Youth Performing Arts Company. This group of talented instrumentalists, vocalists, dancers, street and circus performers will be touring the Gold Coast and have very generously agreed to perform for all of the Senior School from 9am- 10am and for the Junior School from 11:40am – 12:40pm. An invitation is also extended to all Worongary families wishing to attend the performances in our School Hall. This is a fantastic opportunity to view some of Australia’s most creative youth in action.

Term 4 Performances

Next term will be very busy! christmas concerts, end of year concerts!

Keep singing, playing and practising over the holidays!

Reminder: Music Room Open Before School every morning from 8am

Reminder: Instrumental Music 2019 forms are now due back.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any inquiries.

Yours in Music, Ms Katheryn Jones

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 FREE Read and Grow Program with your 3-5 year old children

(It is not compulsory to attend all sessions)

When: Tuesday 9am to 9.45am Commencing 15 October 2018
Where: Prep A Classroom Worongary State School
Who: Parents and their children (3-5years)
(Smaller siblings are also welcome.)

For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Katie Huggard via email: khugg2@eq.edu.au

Regards Katie Huggard, PrepTeacher

Speaking Out Competition

Teachers and students alike were delighted by well written and rehearsed speeches in class and at the finals in the hall. Our judges had a hard task to award the best speech for each year level. Public speaking is an incredible skill and we are always in awe of the courage children show and the range of topics presented each year. Well done to all of those involved!

Junior School finalists:

Congratulations to the winners for Junior school:

Matthew G Prep A and Kaie M Prep D
Mya B 1B and Kate H 1C
Lincoln J 2A, Ashley T 2D and Kai P 2E

Senior School finalists:

Congratulations to the winners for Senior school who will now represent Worongary State School at the Nerang Alliance Speaking Our Finals:

Jett McD 3C
Isla U 4A
Jett D 5B
Tamika H 6A

Wanted

If any parents/caregivers have left over headphones from previous years and are not using them, they would be valued here at school where we have many students who have misplaced or broken their existing ones.

Please drop them into the health room for distribution.

Excursions

P&C News

P&C Meeting

The next monthly meeting has been changed and will now be held in the staffroom on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

School Banking Co-ordinators needed

Each Wednesday we have school banking and we require volunteers to assist with this banking. This normally takes just over an hour each Wednesday morning. If you are able to assist please contact us via ourpandc1993@gmail.com.

Chocolate Drive

The winner of the IPod 32GB was Mason and Amelia H who sold 9 boxes. They were presented the IPod at Assembly on Monday 17 September. The families who sold 2 or more boxes went into a draw to win a 5kg box of favourite chocolates. There was an entry per box over the 1st box sold. The winner's name was drawn out in the office by Mr Dare on Monday 17 September. The winner is Reef and Holly H. We want to thank all the families that have participated in the chocolate drive. Also a big thank you to the families who have continued to collect and sell boxes and sell; the Henson family, Randall family, Robert’s family and Braithwaite - Bon family. Each family who sold a box have received a small prize per box delivered to the oldest child.

Facebook Page

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

Regards P&C

Tuckshop & Uniform

Opening Hours

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

Volunteers

As we round up another term, thanks must once more go out to our wonderful volunteers. In particular, I would like to send a very big THANK YOU to Lynette T, Janelle W and Narelle R for their generosity in regularly giving their time to help our school - we look forward to working with you again next term.

For any Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers interested in joining our small band of Tuckshop volunteers next Term we encourage you to come visit us and find out more. There is always something to be done in the Tuckshop and if you love a fast paced and fun environment, this could be for you. Volunteering can fit in around your schedule on a weekly, fortnightly or even monthly basis.

Please call on the number above or stop by to speak to myself or Jasmine to find out more.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart”
- Elizabeth Andrew

Subway Day – Friday 21 September

Thank you to those people who got their Subway orders in by 9am this morning. As the Tuckshop is closed on the last day of the term, we trust that the children will once more enjoy this fresh lunch alternative.

Interschool Sports – Tuckshop at First Break Only

If your child is participating in Interschool Sports this season, please note that you can still order enough tuckshop food to cover their needs for the day, but all orders will need to be prepared for and served at First Break. Hot items can be eaten at the first breaks and snack items can be taken on the bus to be eaten later. Thank you to those students and parents who remembered this from last season and were organised with their orders last Friday.

Product of The Month

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the September Product of the Month Deal – you can pay for a Beef Burger and receive a Cheeseburger.

Chicken Caesar Salad will be the first Product of the Month next Term. As always, this is available at both First and Second Break and via online and manual ordering.

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Hours

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

Plastic Bags

Now that single use plastic bags are no longer available in Queensland, we ask that you please bring your own bag along to the Uniform Shop to carry your purchases home in. Thank you.

Seniors Shirts

At the beginning of next Term, current year 5 students will be invited to place orders for their Seniors Shirts for next year. Watch this space.

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

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