26 November 2021

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Afternoon of music

Students in our music programs shared performances with a hall filled with parents and family members. Students did a fantastic job. A huge thank you to our teachers who practice before school, after school and in their lunch breaks to help students be the best they can be. Thank you to the parents and family members who came to watch the students perform.

Choir performances

It was fantastic to see the choir share their skills to their respective assemblies. A huge thank you to Mrs Dywer who came to accompany the students playing the piano.

STEM update

On Wednesday 10th November, a team of 20 students from Year 5 and Year 6 students (including members of our STEM Excellence Program) represented Worongary State School at the 2021 Primary School STEM Challenge Gold Coast Final. This was a team challenge tournament involving several Gold Coast schools and was held at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus. Thank you to Merrimac State High School, Pacific Pines State High School and Griffith University for providing such great experiences for our students. Congratulations to our team for their hard work and learning on the day.

Overall, Worongary State School placed 3rd in the event. Also, a huge thank you to our parents and families for their continued support of our STEM program as well as assisting with transport to and from the venue on the day.

I would also like to wish the students who are competing at the Northern National First Lego League competition in December every success. Not only will they be competing against other primary schools across the State, they will be competing with high schools also. Good luck students!!

Congratulations School Captains 2022

I would like to congratulate all year 5 students on their speeches to their cohort. Students spoke of the pride they have at Worongary and how they could lead student initiatives into the future. It was absolutely lovely to hear.

I am very pleased to announce the following students as the 2022 school captains:

School Captains: Sabastian C and Ashley T

School Vice-Captains: Tavite N and Ruby P.

Congratulations to these students and we all wish you every success in 2022!

Sorry Business

It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform that on Saturday morning Senior Elder of the Kombumerri Ngarang-Wal Saltwater People of the Gold Coast, Uncle Graham Dillon entered the Dreaming.

Uncle Graham was the founding president of the Gold Coast Aboriginal and Islander Housing Co-Op which transitioned into Kalwun Aboriginal Development Corporation, an Elder in Residence at Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus), and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2001 for his continued service to the Community and Aboriginal Welfare. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and community members who knew Uncle Graham.

Regards,

Regards,
Adam

PREP 2022 ENROLMENTS

Do you have a child or friend/neighbour whose child is celebrating a birthday (turning 5 by 30 June, 2022) and lives in the Worongary State School catchment area? (Link to Catchment Map)

If so, then now is the time to be contacting us to secure a place in our supportive transition to Prep program – ‘Get Set for Prep!’.

Regards
Shiree Salazar
Junior Deputy Principal

Save the Date

From Read and Grow Update

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

Starting: Term 4 Week 2

Theme – Going to Big school

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

Positive Behaviour for Learning

The eSafety education team presented to our students in Years 4,5 and 6 on Thursday 18th November.

It was beneficial for our students as they learn to safely navigate age appropriate social media and its content. The eSafety commission have dedicated parent/carer resources.

As we begin to look back on our year, our focus is Speaking Respectfully

We will:

• Use words to communicate
• Speak appropriately – tone and volume
• Use positive school manners

Communicating Positively with Children

Positive communication is an essential part of all healthy relationships. It builds mutual respect, trust, connection, and nurtures your child’s self-esteem. The parent-carer/child relationship is our first place for learning how relationships should be. Therefore, when we set the standard for healthy, positive communication now, children develop skills that will help them build healthy relationships lifelong.

Kind Regards
Ms Kaia

FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

Music performance teaches young people to conquer fear and to take risks. A little anxiety is a good thing, and something that will occur often in life. Dealing with it early and often makes it less of a problem later. Risk-taking is essential if a child is to fully develop his or her potential.

Dr Anita Collins

THANK-YOU MUSIC CAPTAINS

As the academic year ends, it is with a heavy heart that we farewell our amazing 2022 Music Captains – Maya D (Choir), Jayden L (Strings) and Olivia D (Band).

The three captains have been an inspiration to our younger students and showed quality leadership throughout 2021. We look forward to hearing of your future successes as you move into the next phase of your learning.

2022 Music Captains will be announced shortly.

REHEARSALS AND INSTRUMENT RETURN

In Week 9 and 10 there are a number of camps and events, therefore last rehearsals for Band and Strings will be Week 8. School hire instruments will also be collected from Week 8 onwards.

Hire instruments will be professionally serviced over the break and redistributed in early Term 1 when hire fees have been received.

If you are considering purchasing an instrument for your child over the break please get in contact with the Music team who are more than happy to give support, advice and recommendations.

Yours in Music

Ms Katheryn Jones kjone416@eq.edu.au

EXCURSIONS

P&C NEWS

PLAYGROUND

The WSS P&C are working collaboratively with our school in our playground revamp project. We have a few Grants in motion and will be liaising with playground companies of possibilities.

Unfortunately, and unexpectedly, the wooden structure items of our Junior Playground area have aged and encountered damage due to weathering conditions. We are looking at the best way to distribute our fundraising efforts from our 2020 & 2021 Colour & slime Explosion runs amongst the plethora of Playground possibilities. We are very excited to have some wheels in motion. However please understand that the process takes a lot of time and we hope to have it started in 2022.

TUCKSHOP

WIN! WIN! WIN!

This is the last week left to enter- For every 1st break 'Hunger Tamer' order made on the QKR! App between Friday 5th November and Friday 26th November 2021 will go in the draw to win 2 x admit one passes to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. There are 2 prizes of equal value to be won. The winners will be drawn Wednesday 1st December. Have you got an order in for entry?

NO NASTIES PROJECT

WSS P&C have registered to be a part of The No Nasties Project:

“The No Nasties Project are donating 1 million All Natural, Sugar Free Icy Sticks to schools and sports clubs in Australia so you can host a fun filled day that's also not filling the kids with artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The goal of this campaign is to raise $1 million dollars for schools and youth sports around the country. All the proceeds you make from selling Sugar Free-zies you get to keep and use however you see fit.

We understand that it's been a super hard year for kids and schools so we want to help you make a difference in the easiest of ways!”

Our No Nasties Sugar Free-zies Day is happening Thursday 2nd December. Students will be able to purchase a Sugar Free-zies Stick for $ 1. All money fund raised will go back into the School Community.

Thank you @TheNoNastiesProject for this little fundraising boost.

LAST DAY OF TERM- TUCKSHOP

The Tuckshop is ordinarily closed on the last day of school, However for Term 4 Last day we are offering "Let's Roll With It- Schools out for another year and why not celebrate it".

Schools Out (In-house-made) Sushi Combo Deal for FRIDAY 10 December.

You get your choice of 2 x Sushi rolls (same flavour), a choice of drink and a packet of Potato crisps all for just $10.00. Available for pre-order On the QKR! APP between the 25 November & 6 December (Pre-order closes at 9pm 6/12/21). Single Serve Sushi Roll Available for pre-order $3.50 ea.

We also are having our very first Over the counter Red Day- we have special holiday treats; Fairy floss, Jelly, Lollies, Selected chocolates & other goodies for the kids to buy.

Note: This is an approved special red treat day awarded by the QLD Healthy Smart Choices program and Supported by the WSS P&C and WSS Leadership team.

This is a promotional End of School Treat day and No other Tuckshop menu Items will be available for purchase on the last day of school, Term 4.

TEACHER END OF SCHOOL GIFTS- Gift Vouchers

As the end of the year approaches, we know some families may be considering gifts of appreciation for their Child’s Teachers and Teacher Aides. We have made some $ 10 Lunch Vouchers and $ 5 Refreshment Vouchers, that are available to purchase from the Tuckshop or online at wss-pnc.square.site or by purchasing at the WSS tuckshop. These Vouchers are only redeemable at WSS Tuckshop. Many of the staff have been thoroughly enjoying the new menu and the convenience of being able to grab something delicious and healthy during their breaks. So, we know these vouchers will be thoroughly enjoyed by anyone who receives them, and you will also be supporting the WSS Tuckshop and community.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE

We have two remaining dates left for our container collections for Term 4. If you require any collection bags over the Xmas break, please do not hesitate to contact the WSS P&C through FB Messenger or via Email at pandc@worongaryss.eq.edu.au and we can deliver a collection bag to your child's class. Or alternatively you can donate your recycled eligible containers to our scheme ID C10265867. All collection Monies are injected back into our school and towards our Cool School Initiative projects.

Last Term 4 Collection Dates:

• Friday 26th November
• Thursday 9th December

UNIFORM STORE

You are able to order online through the QKR! APP for all your uniform needs. The online orders re processed weekly and will be distributed to your child’s class by the end of each week. New families or children to our school are able to create their own profile and select 'Future Student' to be able to order uniforms. There is still currently a limit of two of the same items available online. However, the uniform Store is open every Thursday morning from 8am to 9:30am.

The last trading days for the term are:

• Thursday 25 November
• Thursday 2 December

We are closed on Thursday 9 December for stocktake.

Back To School

The uniform store will re-open for Back-to-School Uniform purchases on Thursday 20 January and Friday 21 January 2022. We will advise the opening hours in the next Newsletter.

Signing Off

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our school students and families and all our staff for your support over this school semester. We appreciate your understanding and on-going support.

We, as volunteers, love what we do and your acknowledgement and support help us continue doing what we do. Thank you-

It has been a busy time at School Plus Worongary. Children’s Week was celebrated from 23-31st October. The Children’s Week National Theme for 2021 was based on UNCRC Article 15; Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. To celebrate Children’s Week at School Plus we discussed the theme and what this means to the children. We have been drawing our friends, taking Children’s Week photos, cooking cupcakes, and celebrating with some treats!

After raising donations for the Animal Welfare League QLD, Educator Miss Kate dropped off the donations & card from School Plus Worongary. The AWL QLD were very happy with the donations and loved reading the messages in the card. Well done to everyone who donated, it was greatly appreciated.

The School Plus Worongary Leaders have continued to meet each fortnight. These meetings are very productive with the leaders taking tasks on around the service. These include helping with younger children, set up/ pack away assistance, community projects and creating a Leaders Newsletter. The Term 4 Newsletter is now hot off the press!

As it warms up in summer School Plus continues to discuss Sun Safety with the children including the importance of wearing hats and sunscreen, staying hydrated and further exploring what the UV Index means. Each morning a child checks the Sun Smart App and transfers the information onto the A-frame school plus sign at the front of the service.

Other School Plus fun this fortnight!

Our Vacation Care program for December/January has been released! We can’t wait to share all the fun we have planned, contact us now if you would like to book in. Get in quick, some of these days are going to be very popular!

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