17 March 2021

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

A huge congratulations to our school captains on their participation and presentation at the 2021 Runaway Bay Student Leadership Program. They did a fantastic job presenting other students and school leaders in the South East Region.

Last week, we farewelled Eli as Vice Captain we wish him all the best on his new adventure to New Zealand. Congratulations to Oliver as the new Vice-Captain. Koby is now the Naraiee House Captain and Eliza is the new Vice-Captain. I wish these students every success in their new roles.

Congratulations Ms Sabljak!

We were very fortunate to have Paralympics Australia attend our school to film one of our amazing teachers. Ms Ella Sabljak is an Australian wheelchair basketball player who will be travelling to Tokyo for the 2021 Paralympics Games in August. Keep an eye out for her feature story shortly on our schools Facebook page and potentially on televised on Channel 7. Congratulations Ms Sabljak!

Well Done 1E

I am very much enjoying the assemblies currently with our first student performance of the year. 1E performed like stars last week on assembly singing the attendance song that aligned with our school PBL focus for the week - Being a Learner By Being On Time. Well done 1E!

Have a fantastic week!

Regards Adam Brandt, Principal

NAPLAN ONLINE

Year 3 and 5 families:

Earlier this week, I wrote to inform you that your child will be participating in NAPLAN in 2021. At Worongary State School we will be completing NAPLAN Online.

The following tests for Year 3 and Year 5 students will be completed:

• Writing (Year 3 students will be using paper; Year 5 students will be online)
• Reading (Year 3 and 5 online)
• Conventions of language (Year 3 and 5 online)
• Numeracy (Year 3 and 5 online)

Attached to the email was relevant information including privacy statements. Please contact the office if you did not receive this email. More information about NAPLAN can be found via the link below.

NAPLAN will occur in Week 4, Term 2 from Tuesday 11 May. Worongary State School will be constructing a timetable which will be sent to families at a later date. We will endeavour to complete the tests in a timely manner and students will be working and completing the tests at the two computer labs within the school. We will also allow times and dates for catch up tests for absent children.

Students will be engaging in a practice test in order to familiarise themselves with the platform. These practice tests will be completed next week on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March.

It is highly recommend that you visit the NAPLAN online public demonstration site to familiarise yourself and your child with the format -

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Lara Melrose at lvmel0@eq.edu.au or call 5502 4444 and request a meeting to discuss NAPLAN online.

WORONGARY CROSS COUNTRY 2021

Dear Parents/Caregivers

The Annual Cross Country Carnival for Worongary State School will be held on Tuesday 23 March 2021 commencing at 9:15 am and concluding at approximately 1:40 pm.

“Get Active” will be the theme for the day and we are hoping that all of the children at Worongary will attempt to participate in their event to the best of their ability, providing points for their houses.

It is a requirement that all children wear sensible footwear (sandshoes), sports uniform/house colour t-shirt, and bring a drink bottle and hat.

One lap of the Cross Country is approximately 800m in length.

ORDER OF EVENTS

All children are encouraged to run the Cross Country but may walk at any stage. Participation is highly recommended, as it is part of our Health and Physical Education Program. Children have been practicing in PE lessons and with their class teacher in preparation for Race Day. Parents of children with medical conditions, please advise the class teacher in writing before the day if special consideration needs to be given. If your child is asthmatic, please ensure they bring along their medication. If you do not want your child to participate in the Cross Country for medical or any other reason, please contact your child’s classroom teacher before the day. Parents are welcome to attend the day, but are required to social distance and watch the event from the undercovered area on the oval. Once your student/s event has finished you are required to leave the oval.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Our Term 1 Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2021. These interviews provide an opportunity for your child’s class teacher to share with you, your child’s individual literacy and numeracy goals. It also provides an opportunity for your child’s class teacher to outline the areas that your child has performed during Term 1. If for any reason you are unable to find a suitable time, please contact your child’s class teacher.

Parent Teacher Interviews will open on Friday 12 March at 12.00pm and will close Friday 19 March 2021 at 3.00pm.

Only 1 parent will be able to attend the interview with the teacher.

Interviews can be booked through the following link once it opens:

Kind Regards,
Lara Melrose
Deputy Principal Year 3 -6

Are you wishing to volunteer at school?

At Worongary State School, we value community involvement and appreciate the volunteers who come into our school to help in classrooms, run extra-curricular activities, and volunteer in our tuckshop.

If you are looking to volunteer there are a number of ways you can get involved:

• Class Teacher requests for volunteers
• Connecting with the P&C
• Advising the School office

Before volunteering, it is important that our community members know the expectations of conduct and students protection. These elements are compulsory for any person, whether a staff member, contractor or volunteer, to know and understand.

There are two avenues you can take to complete this mandatory training:

1. Hardcopy: please visit our school office to collect a copy of the Mandatory All -Staff Training Program
2. Online: you can download the Mandatory All-Staff Training Program-Key Messages Guide through the following address: https://qed.qld.gov.au/workingwithus/induction/queenslandstateschools/Documents/key-messages-guide.pdf)

Mandatory All-Staff Training program - Key messages guide

Volunteers, contractors and visitors must complete this process annually and be able to present the Record of Completion anytime they are visiting a departmental site.

Instructions:

• access the Mandatory All -Staff Training Program (either online or a hardcopy)
• review the information
• complete the declaration and fill in your details on the Record of Completion section which you will find on the last page of the guide
• the supervisor, manager or principal of the location you are visiting with verify the completed declaration and finalise the Record of Completion with a signature and date (and school stamp if you are visiting a school)
• retain the verified Record of Completion section. It will be recognised at schools and departmental sites for 12 months.

Check with the supervisor, manager or principal at the location you are visiting for guidance and the additional information, as per the induction list above, you need to be aware of while working at their department site.

Further information: Key message fact guide

Regards Shiree Salazar
Deputy Principal

Save the Date

Behaviour

Dear Parents and Carers

Next Friday, March 19 Worongary State School is joining schools and organisations’ around Australia to celebrate Harmony Day and Bullying - No Way Day. At Worongary State School it is a tradition to combine these two days.

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Harmony Day is held every year on 21 March to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Bullying – No Way Day, is a National Day of Action that affords everyone in our school community the opportunity to acknowledge that bullying and violence by anyone is not to be accepted.

The message of Harmony Day and Bullying – No Way Day is everyone belongs and their individuality is to be celebrated. At Worongary State School this special day is used to celebrate Australia’s diversity and promote caring and tolerance of every person – a day of respect. Please visit the Bullying. No Way! Website (www.bullyingnoway.gov.au) for practical advice and information to help you and your families work together against bullying.

This year, on Friday 19/3 students are invited to come to school wearing orange T-shirt. Please do not purchase a new orange t-shirt this for this day. This is not a free dress day and students are required to wear the correct school shorts or skort, black shoes and white socks. Classes will be participating in group activities throughout the week and on Friday, at lunch time, our playground leaders will be running games and activities on the ovals for all students to participate in.

Why orange?

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.

Please note students are not permitted to colour their hair.

Thank you for your support
Warm Regards
Ms Kaia

HEALTH ROOM

Over-the-counter medications

The Department recognises that all medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, e.g. paracetamol or alternative medicines, may be drugs or poisons and may cause side effects. As such, schools are required to receive medical authorisation from a prescribing health practitioner (e.g. doctor, dentist, optometrist, but not a pharmacist) to administer any medication to students, including those bought over-the-counter.

Whilst parents may administer OTC medications to their child without medical authorisation, they are aware of the child’s complete medical history, and are able to provide ongoing, direct supervision for the course of the child’s illness. Due to these circumstances, a parent is also more likely to recognise if their child is having adverse effects and requires immediate medical attention.

The student’s prescribing health practitioner also has the knowledge of the child’s medical history to determine the appropriate OTC medication to administer and is therefore able to determine dosage and provide advice regarding potential side effects or interactions with other medications.

For these reasons, OTC medications will only be administered to students at school if medical authorisation has been received.

From the Health Room.

From Read and Grow Update

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

When: Tuesday 9am to 9.45am
Starting: Term 1 Week 3 (9 February to 30 March)
Where: Prep A Classroom (Worongary State School)
Who: Parents and their children (3-5years)
Attendance: Email Katie Huggard – khugg2@eq.edu.au

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 10 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

MUSICIANS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to:

Junior Musicians of the Week – 2B
Senior Musicians of the Week – 3C

CONCERT for YEARS 1-2 & STRINGS STUDENTS

Musica Viva and Worongary State School are very excited to bring a live music performance back to our school! What a treat for our Year 1 and 2 students and students in the Instrumental Strings Program!

This professional ensemble move effortlessly between pop, jazz, chamber music and progressive rock and demystify how to create music. The performance will teach students to listen, generate ideas, and explore the way melodies are “shaped”, The performing artists will guide students through the process of improvisation and composition. It is an event, not to be missed!

The concert will be in class time on Tuesday April 27 from 12:40 – 1:40pm. Please return permission slips to Classroom Teachers. BPoint payments are the preferred payment method. Please refer to the email sent home.

BEGINNER STRING ENSEMBLE COMMENCES TERM 2

Our Year 3 Beginner Strings are making great progress! Well done students!

Beginning in Term 2, these students will participate in a Beginner Ensemble on Monday afternoons, last session 2:10 – 3:00pm, each odd week.

Playing in an ensemble is so much fun! We know our students will love playing in this bigger group and learning lots of new pieces.

NERANG ALLIANCE BAND AND STRINGS WORKSHOPS

We are really excited to announce two workshops at Nerang State High School for our Instrumental Music Students. Please pencil these into your diaries. More information will follow in Term 2.

Band Workshop Day – Tuesday 1st June @ Nerang State High School 9am – 2:30pm (Year 5 & 6 students)
Strings Workshop Day – Thursday 10 June @ Nerang State High School 9am – 2:30pm (Years 4,5,6 students)

ENSEMBLE REHERSALS SCHEUDLE FOR TERM 1

ADVANCED STRINGS (YEARS 4 -6) rehearse before school MONDAY 7:45am starting Week 4
ADVANCED BAND (YEARS 5-6) rehearse before school TUESDAY 7:45am starting Week 4
JUNIOR CHOIR (YEARS 1 & 2) rehearse before school THURSDAY 8am
SENIOR CHOIR (YEARS 3,4,5,6) rehearse before school WEDNESDAY 8am)

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

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

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