20 August 2020

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Technology

As a parent of three young children, I know how hard it is to know the ins and outs of all the different apps, software, devices and social networks available for our children. In most cases, the children (including my 7 year old!) know more than the adults on how to access and use this technology.

I would to like share a small video, from Jason Gibson, a US-based tech and behaviour expert, on how to make a plan for technology, especially for when a child sees something they shouldn’t. This video covers:

• Plan for when your child involuntarily sees something that they shouldn’t
• Plan for when your child seeks out something that they shouldn’t
• Plan for when you find out your child has accessed something that they shouldn’t

Please click the image below to watch the video.

#ElbowBump4Science during National Science Week

It's National Science Week, and we’re asking all students to celebrate the amazing work all scientists around the world, especially right here in Queensland, are doing every day to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

We want you to show your support for all scientists and spread some hope by sharing a photo of your best #elbowbump4science, with our school community. Please add your best elbow bump under the Science Week Facebook post.

Year 6 Graduation

With schools and venues having to adhere to the latest COVID-19 protocols,

the school is investigating several options for conducting the Year 6 Graduation. Once we have all the details, we will consult with teachers, students and parents to evaluate the best option for the end of year event.

Camps

The Year 6 and Year 4 camps have been confirmed at the following dates and venues.

Year 6 – Thunderbird Park - 18/11/2020 - 20/11/2020

Year 5 - Thunderbird Park - 30/11/2020 - 2/12/2020

Year 4 – Runaway Bay Sport Centre - 25/11/2020 - 27/11/2020

The payment cost for each student is in the final stages of approval and these details will be available very soon as to give families time to save for these great student experiences.

Morning Procedures

Parents will be permitted to walk students to their designated before school waiting area. Parents are not permitted to remain with their child/ren and must exit the school grounds immediately. Staff will be supervising the following areas from 8:30am:

Prep – Outside Prep A
Year 1 and 2 – Junior Under Cover Area
Years 3 – 6 – Central Games

It is requested that students not come to school prior to 8:30am as there will be no staff supervision prior to this time.

For our Early Years students, many children have developed independence during this past term and parents are encouraged to allow children to continue to be responsible for carrying their belongings, placing their drink bottles, munch and crunch, and homework folders in the correct places. Many children will be confident enough to make their own way from the gate to the waiting areas and this should also be encouraged.

Schools Plus Before School

Parents are able to drop students off at School Plus at any time. Once children are signed in, parents are required to immediately leave the school grounds.

Before School Care (other than Schools Plus)

If your child attends before school care at a service off school grounds, Centre staff will be able to walk children to the appropriate waiting areas where school staff will assume responsibility of the children.

Fun weekend activities for families

Talking Families has released more new activities you can do together as a family.

They are centred on the theme Let nature get your thoughts in order, in recognition of nature’s positive impact on family wellbeing.

The Talking Families website is a great resource to support parents navigate the ins and outs of parenting.

For more information, visit the T alking Families website.

Domestic and family violence support

Help is available for families and young people affected by domestic and family violence.

The Queensland Government’s DFV Support website provides useful information and contact details for key services. Reach out, if you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic and family violence.

Nominate a Year 6 students who is making a different in their community

The Fred Hollows Foundation is calling for nominations for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award, which recognises Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity and kindness towards others.

Parents, teachers, principals and community members around the country can nominate a child in Year 6 who is making a difference at the Fred Hollows website before COB Friday 11 September.

A Junior Ambassador from Queensland will be recognised and extend their humanity by allocating $5,000, thanks to Specsavers, to one of The Foundation’s programs to end avoidable blindness.

Have a fantastic week ahead.

Regards,

Adam Brandt
Principal

Regards Adam Brandt, Principal

Save the Date

Book Week 2020

‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’

Week 8 : 31 August to 4 September

Dress Up parades JUNIOR Tuesday 1 Sept in the Hall
SENIOR Thursday 3 Sept in the Hall
(Sorry, students only)

All parades and our virtual art gallery will be recorded and made available for parent viewing.

Every class is working on their door display, so we will let you know how you can vote for your favourite.

Thinking caps on to see if you can come up with a ‘wild’costume. You can relate it to the theme eg Willy Wonka must have one of the ‘wildest minds’ I’ve ever read about.

The prep classes welcomed the Henny Penny chicken hatching program over the last two weeks. It was huge hit with students in all year levels and staff.

From Behaviour Team

While we encourage our students to keep track of their own materials our Lost Property bin is full to the brim with unnamed hats, jackets and lunchboxes.

Please clearly label personal items with your child’s name, or a personal symbol in a colour of their choice.

Encourage your child/ren to place library books, pencils, homework books, and other materials in their school bags ready for the new school day.

At Worongary State School, Mr Mullaly and Ms Thomson along with our Year 6 students run the Containers for Change Collection Program and a weekly recycle program.

Our students are required to ensure all eating areas are clean and all rubbish is put into bins at the end of our eating breaks. Mr Townson and Mr Bryden work tirelessly to maintain our school grounds. At the end of our school day our students neatly stack their chairs, put all their resources away, so our wonderful cleaners have access to all areas to ensure a clean working environment at the beginning of each school day.

We can only hope our students transfer these behaviours to keeping their bedrooms and play areas at home clean and tidy.

Kind Regards
Ms Kaia

Regards, Ms Kaia Clarke, Behaviour

From Read and Grow Update

You’re invited to attend our FREE Read and Grow Program with your 3-5 year old children

Come along and meet other parents and children – all welcome even if not attending Worongary State School

During the session, we read stories, sing songs and complete activities learning about pre-reading skills in readiness for starting school.

Due to COVID restrictions, you MUST book prior to attending as we have a maximum number of participants we are allowed. Please email to book your place NOW!

Katie Huggard: khugg2@eq.edu.au
Regards Katie Huggard, Prep Teacher

From Music Room

Rehearsal Schedule Term 3

Advanced String Ensemble- Monday 7:45am – 8:45am
Beginner String Ensemble – Monday 2:10pm – 3:00pm New group weekly rehearsal time!
Junior Choir – Tuesday 8:00am – 8:50am
Senior Choir – Wednesday 8:00am – 8:50am
Advanced Band – Thursday 7:45am – 8:45am
Beginner Band – Thursday 3:00pm – 3:50pm

Beginner Strings – New Weekly Rehearsal

We are very blessed to have Strings Instrumental Music Teacher, Ms Kathrine Marten from Nerang State High School coming to us each Monday afternoon between 2:10pm and 3:00pm to lead the Beginner Strings Ensemble rehearsal. This ensemble time complements the learning children are doing in the lessons each week and is a great way to celebrate new skills learnt.

Upcoming Students-only Concerts – Book Week

Tuesday September 1 Junior School Dress Up Day:

• Performance Junior Choir 10:30am
• Performance Advanced Strings 10:45am

Thursday September 3 Senior School Dress Up Day:

• Performance Senior Choir 10:30am
• Performance Advanced Band 10:45am

These performances will be recorded and distributed to parents following editing.

Musicians of the Week

Congratulations to the following classes and students that were awarded Junior and Senior Musicians for Week 5 of Term 3.

Junior Musicians of the Week – 2C
Senior Musicians of the Week – 5D

Play an Instrument in 2021

All students in Years 2, 3, 4 & 5 will receive an offer in Week 8 of this term to attend musical presentations in the Hall. Students currently in Year 2 or students that are new to the school, will be offered the opportunity to try out for a stringed instrument in 2021. Students currently in Year 3, 4, 5 or 6 will be offered the opportunity to learn a band instrument.

The following website has a wealth of information including videos of each instrument and interviews with the learners. Why not check it out now!

Yours in Music

Ms Katheryn Jones
kjone416@eq.edu.au

School Plus

School Plus Worongary has had a busy start to Term 3 2020. On the 29th of July the service celebrated National OSHC Educator’s Day! Children made posters while staff were treated to cake certificates and a gift from management. It was a great day to celebrate our quality committed School Plus team!

At School Plus we have been building on our ‘You’ve Been Caught - Thank you’ display. This is a way to ensure we catch all the acts of kindness that come through our families and school community. From bringing in boxes and recycled containers to our fantastic school cleaning staff, we appreciate all efforts big and small!

School Plus Clubs continue to be popular this term. Science, Cooking and Gardening Clubs are progressing, with the student leaders preparing to commence Sport & Fitness Club in Week 7

Construction activities a have become even more popular this term. The children are extremely creative and often combine construction resources to create all types of magical creations

We look forward to a positive remainder of Term 3 and have already started planning for our Student Free Day & next Vacation Care!

Maria, Lauren and Worongary Team.

Excursions

P&C News

Facebook

Did you know the WSS P&C have a Facebook page? If you wish to stay in the know of what the P&C are doing as well as up-to-date announcements from P&C or Worongary SS please go to FB site: Worongary State School P and C Association and request to be a member. Please send a message through FB advising your child’s first name and Initial of last name and what year level to assist us with identification to approve your membership.

We also have a Facebook School Business networking page. If you have a business, no matter how big or small we would like to support you by having this network page where you can post about your business so the school community know that they can support a community member. Please go to FB Site: - Worongary state school parents business network

Re-Run of WSS Tuckshop naming competition

We initially started this competition during the hectic time when Covid 19 first started and Term 2- Learning from home began. As a result, there was minimal interest. So we have decided to put it out there once again. For those who have already entered, your submission is kept on file and will be included.

REVAMP WSS TUCKSHOP COMPETITION

Starts now through to end of Term 3 2020. Winner will be announced early term 4.

What you need to enter;-

1. A new Name - It’s currently called 'The Delta Deli’ but we want something catchy and possibly relates to our indigenous heritage/ learning vine statement.
2. A design for the front of our tuckshop.
3. List an idea for a signature dish to match the name you’ve submitted for the Tuckshop competition.
4. All entries to be scanned and emailed to pandc@worongaryss.eq.edu.au. In topic line TUCKSHOP REVAMP LASTNAME, first name Initial and Class.
5. Winning entry not only will see the revamp to our tuckshop, will also receive a meal deal to the value of $10 every Friday for one whole of term 4! OMG!!!!!!

SCHOOL BANKING

Remember Banking is every Friday (except for public holidays and pupil free days)

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

Containers for change collection dates for the remainder of term 3 are:-

• Friday 21 August
• Thursday 3 September
• Friday 18 September

**Remember No Glass bottles and only suitable containers allowed.

FATHERS DAY STALL

Thursday 3 September 2020- Located within the courtyard area of Administration. Online ordering will be available for 2 weeks prior to the stall and all items will be delivered to your child’s classroom prior to COB Thursday 3 September. Please ensure your child’s details are correct and up-to-date with current class details prior to ordering.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION KEEPSAKES

Available to order online and via order form, if your child didn’t receive a copy please let us know and we can arrange another one for you. The Monies raised will assist the P&C in a contribution towards the year 6 graduating ceremony.

STENCILLING

WSS P&C have organized revamping of the current stencils located around the school. Work commenced 1 August and should be completed by the end of August. Thank you to Ross from LIVING COLOUR. Students will be able to enjoy the new and clearly outlined Handball courts throughout the school. We look forward to taking photos and showing you all the work on our Facebook Page, keep an eye out!

LOST PROPERTY

Located in the Yellow Wheelie bin nearest the WSS Tuckshop. Please ensure you check it regularly if your child has lost something. The P&C very occasionally go through it and have found many items with names on them. **NB All un-collected, un-allocated items may be subject to cleaning and donation to families in need of assistance.

NEXT P&C Meeting

Held in the Admin building staffroom on Wednesday 9th September 2020 at 4:30pm. Would be great to see some new faces, come along.

FYI

Friday 4 September is a Pupil Free day.

Friday 18 September is last day of term and last day for Tuckshop Competition entries.

Friday 30 September World Teachers Day QLD. Thank and Spoil A Teacher day

TUCKSHOP

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm
Closed: Entire last day of each Term
Direct Dial Number: 5502 4426

Book Week Deals

The Book Week themes of ‘Creative Creatures’ and ‘Wild Minds’ will be extending into the Tuckshop from Monday 31 August. We will be celebrating Book Week by bringing a couple of novelty food items to the menu for a limited time. To drive you wild with curiosity, we aren’t advertising what the items are until the closer to the date, so keep an eye on your emails and the WSS and P&C Facebook pages for details.

Michelle Lee
Tuckshop/Uniform Convenor

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00am-9:00am
Friday: 8:00am-9:00am
Direct Dial Number: 5502 4485

Limited Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop remains open on a limited basis, in line with the latest changes to the school’s procedures.

Online ordering remains the preferred option for uniforms. We will continue to process online orders daily, for your convenience.

Should you need your child to try on uniform for sizes you may now do so without making an appointment – simply head to the Uniform Shop on a Monday or Friday morning between 8am and 9 am. At this stage the Uniform Shop will remain closed on Wednesday afternoons.

Please plan to pay for in-store purchases by card, rather than cash if possible. Etfpos, Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Please also be mindful of social distancing if attending the Uniform Shop in person.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Uniform Stock

We are currently out of stock in several items, including size 6, 12 and 14 polo’s. Our next polo delivery is expected to arrive early in Term 4.

Please be aware that when items become unavailable, they are generally deactivated online. Should you be unable to find an item in your required size in the online system, this is the most likely reason why. Pre-ordering is available. If you would like to pre order an item, please feel free to do so in store or over the phone during open hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your patience while we await delivery of the shipments of stock.

Pre-Loved Uniforms

We currently have a decent supply of pre-loved uniforms in stock. If you’re struggling to keep up with the washing and would love some extra items to get you through the week, come up and see what’s available. We have a large range of pre-loved shorts and skorts available as well as a selection of other items, including winter stock and house shirts.

Michelle Lee
Tuckshop/Uniform Convenor

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