31 October 2018

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Last Friday, our school participated in the annual Day for Daniel. This day is Australia’s largest national day of action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and prevention. This day is traditionally held on the last Friday of October every year and honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe. Thank you to all of the staff and students who supported this day by wearing a red shirt and providing a gold coin donation. The central themes of Recognise, React and Report were discussed during both our whole school gathering and during individual class activities.

This year the school decided to link these incredibly important messages with the introduction of the school’s Buddy Bench Program. We wish to pass on a sincere thank you to Bunnings Nerang for their very generous donation of a tree that will provide valuable shade for the senior buddy bench. Two other benches have been ordered and will be installed in the junior playground and prep playground areas. These benches have all been made from recycled materials.

Finally we wish to thank all of the students who contributed a gold coin donation. A total of $637.00 was deposited into the Daniel Morcombe Foundation last Friday. Thank you to Ms Kaia and her team for again co-ordinating this important day on our school’s calendar.

School Opinion Survey

As you would be aware each year Education Queensland seeks feedback from our students, staff and community on how well we are performing. I am delighted to confirm that our 2018 School Opinion Survey results indicate that our school is one of the highest improving schools in Queensland. The level of staff satisfaction in measures of staff morale, student engagement and behaviour management increased by more than 50% satisfaction. Other key performance indicators that saw significant improvement are contained in the table below:

Parents and caregivers were also appreciative of the significant improvements to our school in 2018. The table below provides a snapshot of the level of satisfaction of some of our key parent performance measures.

Our students provided their opinions of how well our school was working to support their needs. The table below indicates our achievements in some of the key student performance measures.

It was extremely pleasing to note that all of the student measures were above 95% satisfaction and there was no negative data available. Our students indicated a greater level of satisfaction than previous years in each of the 33 questions contained in the survey.

I wish to acknowledge our school’s leadership team and all of our staff members for their contributions to supporting our students and community. I thank all members of the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association for their constant guidance and support. Results like these provide an indication that Worongary State School is moving quickly to once again be a school of choice on the Gold Coast. These wonderful results provide our school with the confidence to continue the work we have already commenced. Thank you everyone for your continued support!

Speaking Out Competition

On Wednesday October 17 year 4-6 Worongary State School finalists from our annual Speaking Out competition were invited to the Nerang Alliance Finals. The 15th Annual competition was held at Nerang State High School and was sponsored by First National Real Estate.

Congratulations to:

• Isla U year 4
• Jett D year 5
• Tamika H year 6

These students representing our school exceptionally well. It was a tough competition as schools from across the region send their best and brightest speakers. Special acknowledgements to Isla and Tamika who won their year level categories (Years 4 and 6). Both Isla and Tamika went on to represent our school in the grand final. Congratulations to all speakers on a fabulous evening!

2018 Nerang State High School Awards

Last week I had the pleasure of representing our community at the Nerang State High School Annual Awards evening. This evening provides the staff and students of Nerang State High the opportunity to showcase their achievements during the past 12 months. I particularly wish to acknowledge the following past students for receiving awards at last week’s ceremony.

In addition to these past students receiving their awards, a number of our current students were formally presented with their 2019 scholarships to Nerang State High School. It gave me great pleasure to present the following students with their scholarship last Thursday night.

On behalf of our school community I congratulate all of the students who were acknowledged at this ceremony and wish our Year 6 students the very best as they commence their transition to Nerang State High School in 2019.

Year 6 Leaving Ceremony

Some important information about the Year 6 Leaving Ceremony:

Ticketing: There will be no cost for tickets for the evening; however the seats will be allocated through an online booking site. At this stage, based on the capacity for seating in the hall, there will be 2 tickets per family available. Please note that children over 2 years of age will require their own allocated seat.

Year 6 students DO NOT require a ticket.

Click on the following link below to book tickets which will open up on Tuesday 30 October at 12.00pm and will close on Friday 23 November 2018. If you are interested in acquiring additional seating, please fill in the return slip below to assist us.

Year 6 Leaving Ceremony – Parent Committee Update

As is the tradition at Worongary State School, we have asked for parent volunteers to become part of the committee that helps with the decoration of the School Hall, Foyer and celebration cakes for our Year 6 students Leaving Ceremony. On Wednesday October 17, the Year 6 Leaving Ceremony Parent Committee held their first meeting. It was fantastic to have a team who demonstrate such enthusiasm for ensuring that the 2018 Year 6 students will have an amazing send off at the end of this year. This year the Year 6 Leaving Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 11 December. Next meeting will be Tuesday 6 November at 9:00am in the staffroom.

Behaviour

2019 Class Parent Requests

I wish to invite parents to write to me regarding your child’s attendance at Worongary State School for 2019. Over the next four weeks, our staff will be working hard to ensure we commence the implementation of a plan that will support a smooth and efficient transition into the 2019 school year. To support this plan, I seek your assistance to notify the school office if:

• Your child is not going to be attending our school in 2019
• You know other children who will be attending our school in 2019
• You have not enrolled your child in prep for 2019.

This information is vital as it may save our school from re-structuring classes and teachers at the beginning of the school year. In addition, I am now seeking feedback from you regarding whom your child works well with and whom they do not. I invite parents to write a letter to me outlining any concerns that you may wish us to consider in this decision making process. I sincerely thank all of the parents who have already taken the opportunity to provide me with feedback about your child’s 2019 class placement.

All parental requests must be received by the school by no later than Friday 16 November. To ensure confidentiality all correspondence of this nature should be addressed to the Principal and forwarded to the office in a sealed envelope marked ‘Private and Confidential’.

Get Set for Prep

Over the past two weeks, we have hosted our 2019 Get Set for Prep sessions. It has been wonderful to see so many parents taking advantage of our information sessions while their children participated in fun “Prep” activities. This coming Thursday, Lyndel Chambers, the Nerang Alliance Early Years Coach, will be speaking to parents about Developmental Milestones and the ABECEDARIAN approach to the early years. This will be a very informative talk and one not to be missed.

A reminder if you, or someone you know, is intending to enrol a child in the Worongary State School 2019 Prep Program, please contact the office on 5502 4444.

Tuckshop Day – Friday 2 November 2018

The daily efforts of our tuckshop workers and the many volunteers who support our students and our school have been tremendous this year.

We should remember to say please and thank you every day, but on Tuckshop Day, Friday 2 November, we will say a very special thank you to Michelle, Jasmine and other members of this wonderful team.

Our tuckshop provides a great service that helps out families who have to juggle many different tasks at the start of each day and some good food helps the students learn and play through the day. We don’t take their hard work for granted and it is great to see parents putting up their hands and getting involved with our school. I trust you will all join with me and thank this wonderful team for their contributions to our school community.

Regards Landon Dare, Principal

Save the Date

Learning Vine Awards

From the Music Room

Twilight Instrumental Music: Strings, Band and Choir Concert

On Monday November 19, our End of Year Concert featuring all Instrumental Music students and both Junior and Senior Choirs will be showcasing repertoire learnt this term. This concert will be held the in School Hall commencing at 3:15pm and concluding at approximately 4:00pm. It is an expectation that all students in these ensembles will attend.

Christmas Community Music Tour

On Friday November 30, the Senior Choir and selected instrumental music students will be travelling to Retirement Centres and Early Childhood Centres in the Nerang area to perform a repertoire of festive music. Parent helpers are most welcome. Please ensure that the necessary permission forms are signed and returned to the Music Room.

Instrumental Music 2019

Continuing students, that are not financially able to purchase an instrument, please be aware that one will be made available for you for 2019. Invoices are currently being generated for tuition and hire levies. The first instalment is due by mid November. If there are students that are interested in joining the program in 2019 please Dojo Miss Jones.

Reminder: The Music Room is open every morning (from 8am) for instrumental music students to practise.

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

Yours in Music, Ms Katheryn Jones

STUDENT COUNCIL DISCO – FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2018

Our school disco will be held on Friday 9 November

Times:

Juniors (Prep – Year 2) 3.45pm - 5.15pm.
Seniors (Year 3 – Year 4) 5.30pm - 7.00pm

THERE IS NO THEME FOR THIS DISCO.

Cost: $4.00 prepaid ($5.00 on the night)
Cost: $7.00 meal deal (sausage sizzle and drink)

The meal deal is only available with prepaid tickets, but food, drinks and lollies can be purchased on the night. Glow products will also be available to buy.

Prepaid is available on Wednesday 7 November and Thursday 8 November only, with money handed to your classroom teacher. Wrist bands will be sent home on Friday, the day of the disco.

Students attending Helping Hands on Friday 9 November must purchase prepaid tickets. Students will not be able to attend if they do not have prepaid tickets for Helping Hands only.

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)

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

Regards Katie Huggard, PrepTeacher

Reading on Rugs

Did you know that if you read a book to your child every day from the day they are born, by the time they are 5 they would have seen 1825 books! How far behind are you?

Each morning before school, please come along and sit with your child quietly to read a story. Books and rugs supplied. Outside Prep A, every day (weather permitting).

Excursions

P&C News

P&C Meeting

The next monthly meeting will be held in the Staff room on Wednesday 7 November 2018 @ 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

School Banking Co-ordinators needed

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

Volunteers required for Disco

Our school disco will be held on Friday 9 November and we are after a few volunteers to assist with cooking and handing out sausages and drinks as well as assisting with the selling of lollies, chocolates and chips from our candy bar. If you can assist please email us via ourpandc1993@gmail.com to advise us what time you can help out.

Facebook Page

Remember to join our Facebook page “Worongary State School P and 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
Direct Dial number: 5502 4426

November Product of The Month ***NEW PRODUCT***

We are launching a new item as the Product of the Month for November. This is a vegetarian item (with vegan options) that is super tasty and filling. Nether Jasmine or I are vegetarians but we enjoyed experimenting and taste testing these items. Please read on for more information.

No Straws

Please note that for the next few weeks we will not be providing any straws for drinks. This is in response to students in 4D requesting a positive change to help the environment. We are hopeful that the response to this trial will also be positive and that the straws can be excluded permanently. Please note that there will be an exception to this for children in Prep (by request only). If you have a child in Prep who you think will struggle without a straw, please place a comment on their order to request one. Alternatively, you could order bottled juice as these have pop top lids.

Halloween Meal Deals

Today was the last day for the Halloween themed Meal Deals. We hope you enjoyed them, as well as our decorating efforts…Trick or Treat!!

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Hours

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

Seniors Shirts for Year 6

Year 6 Seniors Shirts for 2019 are now available for ordering. This shirt is included as part of the everyday uniform for Year 6 students only. A hard copy of the order form has been sent home with current Year 5 students already and a copy is also attached here. This form contains all the information you need but should you have any questions please feel free to contact us on the number listed above.

Uniform Ordering for Prep 2019

It’s not too early to think about ordering uniforms for Prep 2019. Please read on for information on how to do so…

Option 1: Purchase at the Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is located upstairs from Central games in Modular F. Uniforms can be purchased here during the opening hours listed above. We recommend bringing your child along for sizing.

Please note that for your convenience, the Uniform Shop will be open at the following times on the last Get Set For Prep day, Thursday 15 November:

For those attending the 9:15-10:15 session: 8:45am – 9:15am
For those attending the 10:30-11:30 session: 11:30am – 12:00pm
For those attending the 11:45-12:45 session: 12:45pm – 1:15pm

These times are either before or after the Get Set For Prep sessions, to allow you to bring your child along for sizing.

Option 2: Purchase Online

Online purchasing is available for future Preps. Go to the school website and follow the link on the home page (located on the bottom right side) for Uniforms Online where you can set up an account. If you choose to purchase online, the following collection options are available:

• Order online and have the uniforms collected by a sibling already at the school.
  The nominated sibling will receive a note in their class Tuckshop basket to advise when the order is ready for collection.
• Order online and collect from the administration office at your convenience.
  We will call you when the order has been processed and is ready for collection.
• Order online and collect at the Get Set for Prep programme.
  We will call you when the order has been processed and is ready for collection.

Please add a note in the comments section to let us know your preference.

If you have any queries please call the Uniform Shop during the opening hours outlined above.

Kind regards, Michelle Lee
Tuckshop/Uniform Convenor

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