29 October 2020

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers

Classes 2021

Teachers and administration are in the final stages of preparing classes for the 2021 year. If you have a 2021 class request based on your child’s educational needs, please send me an email directly at principal@worongaryss.eq.edu.au with your request by Friday 6 November. Please note that not all requests may be possible and all requests will be made on a need’s basis. Classes are decided on many factors to support the learning of all students at Worongary.

Let’s celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October

We are thanking our amazing Queensland teachers this World Teachers’ Day on Friday 30 October. Students and parents can get involved in the celebrations. Perhaps send your teacher a certificate or thank you card or maybe make your own celebratory paper bunting. Take a photo of one of the many local landmarks that are being lit up to thank our teachers.

There are lots of ideas to get involved on the website below.

Junior and Senior Sports Fun Days

Fun was certainly had during the Junior and Senior Sports Fun Days last week. There were plenty of laughs and cheers by the students (and teachers) as they competed in a range of events on our school oval.

A huge thank you to our PE Teacher Miss Meredith for organising a brilliant day!

Day for Daniel 2020

All students at Worongary State School will take part in Day for Daniel this Friday 30 October. We will have a special assembly, in a sea of red worn by staff and students on the school oval. This is such an important day to educate children on their personal safety in online and physical environments.

Visit the Daniel Morcombe website for free resources to empower children to “Recognise, React, Report” if they ever feel unsafe.

Life Education visit

Many of you who attended a school in the South East Corner of Queensland would recall a visit to meet Harold from Life Education. Harold is visiting all our classes over the coming two weeks.

New Reading and Writing Centre website

Parents and carers play a vital part in supporting children to read.

The Reading and Writing Centre has a new website to support parents and carers to improve children’s reading and writing skills. It provides useful resources to support children’s reading and writing at home and at school.

The website also provides contact details to the Advisory service for those looking for advice to help support students with their reading and writing.

For more information, visit the Reading and Writing Centre website.

Regards
Adam Brandt,
Principal

2020 Year 6 Leaving Ceremony

In consultation with students, parents and the Year 6 teaching team and due to COVID-19 restrictions the administration team have discussed a revised format for the 2020 Year 6 Leaving Ceremony.

Various formats and factors were considered, but it was decided to hold one ceremony in the school hall so all Year 6 students could attend as a year level, without parents/family (due to COVID-19 restrictions), with the event being filmed and provided to students and families.

The Year 6 Leaving Ceremony will be conducted on Tuesday 8 December starting at 9:00am in the school hall. We thank everyone for their input in the consultation process.

Regards,
Chris Wood
Deputy Principal

Save the Date

From Behaviour Team

Each year our school supports the Daniel Morcombe Foundation that was established in honour of Daniel Morcombe to make Australia a safer place for children. The aims of the Foundation are to educate children and young people about how to stay safe in physical and online environments and to support young victims of crime. You may like to use the links below to access information.

On Friday 30 October our school will participate in the Australia wide Day for Daniel Memorial Service.

We encourage our students to wear a red t-shirt and bring a gold coin donation.

All monies raised goes to the Daniel Morecombe Foundation. Our students will participate in a school assembly and in variety of child safe activities to encourage awareness of ‘Keeping Safe’.

Kind Regards Ms Kaia

HEALTH ROOM

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS WANTED

We are in desperate need of 2nd hand polo shirts in sizes 10, 12 & 14 for our senior school students. If you are having a sort out over the holidays we would very much appreciate your hand-me-downs. We have plenty of smaller sizes for our junior school students should they need them.

UNDIES

We are always in need of undies – especially for little girls. Any hand-me-downs would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS
Kath Welch

Dear Parents and Families:

Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:

• Set the example. Let children see you read.

• Have a collection of books in your home. Update this collection routinely to keep up with changing tastes and reading skills.
• Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.

The theme of our Scholastic Book Fair is Arctic Adventure, where we hope you will find snow much to read!

It’s a fun reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Keep your eyes peeled for our brochures that will be sent home next week.

Book Fair dates: 18th to 27th November

Shopping hours: 8-9am and 3- 3.45pm (Limited numbers, students only. Parents by appointment)

Special activities: Parents’ Afternoon 3.30 – 5.30pm (By appointment due to Covid number restrictions) Please email Mrs Connor on jconn31@eq.edu.au to book a time.

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.

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

What a busy term ahead! Please note these dates in your diaries!

Important Music Events

Wednesday October 28 2:00- 3:00pm: Music Excellence Practise AMEB Music Exam - Hall Lab

Friday October 30 8:00 – 9:30am: Senior Choir Rehearsal and Performance Day for Daniel – Music Room

Monday November 2 11:40 – 12:40pm: Senior Strings, Junior & Senior Choir Rehearsal with pianist – Hall Lab

Thursday November 5 11:40 – 12:30: All Music Ensembles End of Year Concert for the Junior School

Thursday November 5 12:40 – 1:40: All Music Ensembles End of Year Concert for the Senior School

Thursday November 5 2:00 – 3:00: Music Excellence AMEB Music Exam – Hall Lab

Friday November 10 9:00 – 10:30am: Senior Choir NADIOC Performances x 2 - Hall

Friday November 27 - Sunday November 29: SHEP Middle Years Brisbane – Yr 6 students

Saturday December 5 – 6: SHEP Primary Program Brisbane – Yr 5 & 6 students

Saturday December 12: Senior Choir at Nerang Celebrates Christmas - time to be advised shortly

Instrumental Music Offers for 2021

Every child should learn to play a musical instrument! Look at the image of the brain above – Playing a musical instrument stimulates all of the brain!

Our Strings Specialist Ms Sarah Larmor and Band Specialist Ms Alexandra Auchere have been meeting with students interested in learning an instrument in 2021. Most students have now received a Contract to complete and return to the Office. Please do this promptly to secure your child’s place in these specialised programs for 2021.

Yours in Music
Ms Katheryn Jones kjone416@eq.edu.au

Excursions

Tuckshop News

Halloween Meal Deals

Well done to the brave souls who have dared to order a Halloween Meal Deal this week. I must say that they have been eerily popular. For those who have yet to venture out of their comfort zones, please note that Friday 30 October is the last day they are available. The Meal Deals can be ordered online only, at either First or Second Break (select the date required and a separate meal session will appear in the drop down box). Please see flyer for details…Trick or Treeeaaat!!

Warm Days

As the weather heats up, remember that we have plenty of yummy, healthy frozen treats available, like:

• Frozen Grapes
• Icebergs (cubes of frozen yoghurt/custard with fruit)
• Frozen Orange Wedges

These items are all available from both online and manual ordering and may also be purchased over the counter by students in grades 1-6, during playtime, with a denomination of $5.00 or less.

Michelle Lee
Tuckshop/Uniform Convenor

UNIFORM SHOP

Opening Hours

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

Seniors Shirts for Year 6

Year 6 Seniors Shirts for 2021 are now available for ordering at a cost of $40.00 each. This shirt is included as part of the everyday uniform for Year 6 students only. A hard copy of the order form was sent home with current Grade 5 students this week 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 2021

It’s not too early to think about pre-ordering uniforms for Prep 2021. Please read below for information on how to do so:

Option 1: Purchase/Order at the Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is located in the Central Undercover Games area. Uniforms can be purchased here during the opening hours listed above. We recommend bringing 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 at the bottom under the heading Quicklinks) 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 next Get Set for Prep session.

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

Please Note: we may be unable to supply all required items this year. Some items may need to be pre-ordered and collected next year once we receive delivery of stock. Our back to school open hours will be advertised here towards the end of the year.

If you have any queries please call the Uniform Shop during the opening hours outlined above, or leave a voice message after hours and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Michelle Lee
Tuckshop/Uniform Convenor

P&C News

The biggest fundraiser of the year!!

2020 has been left much to be desired when it comes to fun…which includes the ‘Fun’ In Fundraising. This year we wish to make this Colour Explosion Run4Fun bigger better and more colourful than last year. However we still need to comply with Covid Safe Event Planning Requirements. But hey, after a good storm there is always a greater Rainbow! The voluntary WSS P&C executives conduct a lot of planning for the event and we hope the event goes off with a blast! A colourful one at that!

Important dates for Colour Run;-

• Event is Thursday 12 November 2020 between 11:30am and 3pm.
• There is a minimum of $10 required to be fundraised to participate in the event and are also entitled to an incentive prize!

• In addition, every participant gets to run in and over the inflatable obstacles and other fun activities, it includes the coloured powder used throughout the even. Each Participant gets a pair of coloured sunglasses and a sachet of colour for their year level ‘Colour Finale Explosion’ event at the end of the run.
• All Parent/Guardian Consent forms MUST be returned to the Office on or by Friday 30th October 2020. Late Submissions will not be accepted and could forfeit your child’s participation in the event.
• Last day to return sponsorship forms & Fundraising money to the Tuckshop is Friday 6th November 2020.
• Last day to order online incentive prizes is Monday 9th November 2020

ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS UPGRADES TO THE STUDENT PLAYGROUNDS & AREAS.

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