1032 Lowood-Minden Road,MINDEN,QLD,4311,Australia / Phone: 5425 7222
Website: https://mindenss.eq.edu.au
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Dates To Remember
* Term 3 / 02/10/17 - 08/12/17*Junior Assembly / 06/10/2017
*Senior Assembly / 13/10/2017
* School Photos / 09/10/2017
*Swimming Starts / 10/10/2017
* NRL Gala Day / 12/10/2017
* Pupil Free Day / 16/10/2017
*P&C Meeting / 09/10/2017
From The Principal
WelcomeWe welcome a new family to our school community this week. We trust your time with us is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Also joining us this week are pre-service teachers Mrs Amanda Mossop working with the Prep class and Ms Emma Johnson working with Mrs Gill on PE.
All classes have settled quickly this term. I have enjoyed hearing about some of the exciting trips and experiences some children had during the break. Term 4 is another busy term and is 10 weeks long.
Roadworks
As previously advised, the intersection upgrade has commenced and will be conducted in stages. The parent carpark has been impacted significantly and now has reduced parking availability. We encourage parents / carers to be cautious when using the car park and to supervise children at all times as heavy machinery is in use. Please be aware that Somerset Council own and maintain the car park area, not Education Queensland. Additional information is available on the web page www.tmr.qld.gov.au under ‘Projects’, ‘W’ and ‘Warrego Highway (Lowood-Minden Road/Tallegalla Road intersection)
School Photos
These will take place next Monday 9 October. Students are required to wear formal uniform: blue polo and blue shorts / skirt / skort. Hair should be neat and tidy, there is no need for colourful headbands or fancy clips. Year 6s are not permitted to wear their senior shirt.
NRL Gala day
Students in year 4, 5 and 6 will be joining other cluster schools next Thursday in the annual NRL Gala Day at Lowood. Children will travel by bus to and from the event. A canteen will be available on the day but we encourage children to take their own lunch and drinks due to the volume of participants accessing the canteen. Details have been provided previously but further information can be obtained from the office.
Swimming
Our term 4 swimming program commences next Tuesday 10 October. Details were provided prior to the spring vacation but are available from the office if required. For safety reasons, junior classes may need parent / carer volunteers to assist with swimming. If you can help out, please inform your child’s teacher or the office.
2018 School Leader process
How quickly this comes around every year! Over the next few weeks, interested children will be briefed about requirements for the 2018 leadership process. This involves both Captains positions and School Leader roles.
Prep Orientation Sessions
This year we are hosting 8 sessions for 2018 Prep children and their parents. While the children experience activities in the classroom, parents can attend an information session designed to support successful transitions to the prep year and to school. We encourage attendance at as many sessions as possible. Dates and times:
12 October 10:00 – 11:30
16 October 12:00-1:45
26 October 2:00-3:00
30 October 10:00-11:30
9 November 12:00-1:45
13 November 2:00 – 3:00
23 November 10:00-11:30
27 November 12:00-1:45
Pupil Free Day
Monday 16 October is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will be engaged in a whole day of First Aid and CPR training. OSHC will be open but please book in early to ensure a place for your child/ren.
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday before school opening at 6:15am and after school closing at 6:00pm.For bookings or details please see the OSHC esucatiors, call main office (07) 4638 7965 or email
Parents And Citizens Association News
Next P&C Meeting will be held Monday9th Octoberat 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Major Christmas Raffle
Families will be receiving our raffle ticket books for our major raffle fundraiser this year. Tickets are being sent home early this term, to allow maximum time for selling tickets. We have an amazing first prize of $500 Seaworld voucher + $100 Fuel voucher, to be won by someone within our community! As well as many other prizes to be won. Our top two ticket sellers will also receive a $50 Visa Card each.
Additional ticket books can be collected from the office.
The raffle will be drawn at our Christmas Carnival on November 24th. Good luck everyone!
Minden Christmas Carnival
Save the date – Friday November 24th from 4.30 to 8.30pm. It’s going to be a spectacular night with carnival rides, food vendors, market stalls, student performances and more. Unlimited rides bands will be available to pre-purchase. Watch this space!
Tuckshop
Meal deals are on again from Week 2 to Week 9 of this term. Thank you for placing orders early.
School Banking
We’re excited to launch the Term 4 reward items for 2017 from our Future Savers range.· Pencil + Tech Case
· Epic Earphones /
General School News
Assembly Gotcha Awards
Gotcha AwardsMatilda, Samathan and Kieran
Congratulations!
Prep Attendance Awards
Over 95%J-Lea Linkan
Faith Markhai
Jaxon
Congratulations
Year 1 Attendance Awards
100%Hailey
Over 95%
Jacob Joshua
Ryder Abbey
Lilyana Leon
Elliehyenna Evie
Layla Fletcher
Heidi Lachlan
Shaniah Sofie
Paker
Congratulations!
Year 2 Attendance Awards
Over 95%Tannayah Piper
Penelope Flynn
Connor Cailin
Sophia
Congratulations!
Year 3 Attendance Awards
100%Matthew Alastair
Annaliese Malakai
Jayden
Over 95%
AmyMichael
KylahSienna
Samuel Charlotte
Lillie
Congratulations!
Year 4 Attendance Awards
100%Landon Stephanie
Kobi Kohen
Over 95%
Nicolas Lauchlan
Samuel Zayne
Emma Tayla
Congratulations!
Year 5 Attendance Awards
Over 95%Tyler Reagan
Cody Brooklyn
Shaylee Sharn
Lucy Taj
Cameron Luke
Nickkie
Congratulations!
Year 6 Attendance Awards
Over 95%Alix Angus
Hayley Zac
CodyJared
Sheridan William
Jade
Congratulations!
Classroom News
Prep News
Prep News:*Prac Teacher: Please welcome Mrs Amanda Mossop, she will bewith the Prep’s during the month of October.
*Additional resources: During this week we will find time to check children’s stationary. Requests will go out if your child does not have enough books, pencils, rubbers etc.
*Excursion: Payment for our excursion is needed by Monday. Please complete consent form and return with payment by this Monday 9th October
*Attendance: Each and every day is very busy, attending school each day helps your child learn and become confident in the school environment.
*Transition sessions: Towards the end of this term, Preps will participate in transition sessions. Helping them to feel less nervous when they enter year 1 next year.
*Reading Club: Our reading club in the morning is still going well, you are welcome to come in and spend a few minutes reading with your child in the mornings. We are going to be adding easy games encouraging social skills and understanding of rules in the mornings. Come along between 8.30am and 8.45am and have some fun.
If you have any questions then please come and see me.
Thank you Mrs Williams and The Prep Students
Curriculum Awards
Prep
Special Awards:Madison - Madison is trying hard to settle and do the right thing in classroom. Keep up the great work!
Eloise - Eloise is making good choices, she is enjoying learning in the classroom.
J-Lea - J-Lea puts lots of effort into all of her tasks. Keep working hard J-Lea!
Kieran - Kieran is making lots of friends at school, he is enjoying learning.
William - William is more organised, he is on task and completing activities in time given.
Jasper - Jasper is always on task, he uses his own ideas and thoughts. Keep working hard Jasper!
Luke - Luke is working hard learning his letter names and sounds. Keep up the great work!
Jada - Jada is becoming confident in the classroom, she is working hard!
Faith - Faith is beginning 'to have a go', completing tasks with limted support. Keep up the great work!
Bailey - Bailey is attempting learning tasks, using his developing skills.
Chayse - Chayse is showing developing confidence, he is attempting tasks with less support.
Thomas - Thomas is adjusting well, using his wheel chair in the school environment.
Year 1H
Special Awards:Max - For outstanding improvement in your reading. Well done Max!
Leon - For outstanding improvement in your reading. Well done Leon!
Lena - For being a helpful and responsible member of our classroom. Well done Lena!
Hamish - For working hard and being ready to learn in the classroom. Well done Hamish!
Jacob - For displaying responsible behaviour at the zoo. Well done Jacob!
Hailey - For being extremely helpful and a responsible member of our classroom. Well done Hailey!
Heidi - For excellent improvement in your reading. Well done Heidi!
Evie - Fpr displaying an excellent work ethic and staying on task, well done Evie!
Joshua - For making fantastic positive behaviour choices in the classroom, well done Joshua!
Abbey - For outstanding improvement in your reading and spelling, well done Abbey!
Lincon - For working hard and being ready to learn in the classroom, well done Lincon!
Alexander - For displaying excellent respectful listening during our reading roster, well done Alexander!
Year 1C
Special Awards:Shaniah - For trying hard with your handwriting!
Nicholas - For showing great improvement in behaviour and stamina!
Alayne - For excellent progress with your spelling, writing and reading!
Year 2
Special Awards:Zye - For having a positive attitude to learning.
Penelope - For trying very hard to complete all of her work. Well done!
Sophia - For being a responsible worker in Reading Groups. Well done!
Tannayah - Tannayah is always friendly student with a great attitude to learning. Well done!
Penelope - Penelope has a great attitude to learning and always tries her best!
Year 3
Special Awards:Max - For showing improvement in your focus during independent work, during term 3. Well done!
Jayden - For showing improvement in your focus during independent work during term 3. Well done!
Matthew - For showing improvement in your focus during independent work during term 3. Well done!
Annaliese - For reading with expression and meaning. It's lovely to listen to you read.
Mikaylah - For reading with expression and meaning. It's lovely to listen to you read.
Amy - For using such expressive language in our vocabulary sentences. Great work!
Jazmine - For using what you have learned in class to create mood in your writing. Well done!
Year 4
Special Awards:Molly - For giving 110% effort in the Naplan online practice! Well done!
Kohen - For giving 110% effort in the Naplan online practice! Well done!
Jacob - Fantastic historical narrative. Well done Jacob!
Allan - For always trying hard and taking pride in your work. Keep it up!
Benjamin - For consistently being responsible, respectful and ready to learn. Keep up the good work!
Logan - For working hard in dance. Great work Logan!
Science
Special Awards:Joss - Excellent work in Science!
Amelia - Great work in Science!
Zye - For always displaying enthusiasm in Science!
Annaliese - For always displaying enthusiasm and participation in Science!
Stephanie - Stephanie always works well and is an active participant in Science lessons.
Reagan - Reagan has worked hard to complete her work and is an active participant in Science lessons.
Jackie - Jackie has been an enthusiastic participant in Science this term, ensuring not only that she completes her experiments, but also her book work.
Birthdays
Ella, Max, Deegan, Zac, Amber, Chad, Kade, Luke, J-Lea and MichaelHappy Birthday from everyone at Minden State School!
Community Notices
TRIPLE P SEMINAR THE POWER OFPOSITIVE PARENTING
WHAT
Find out why kids do what they do & what you can do about it
WHEN
Wednesdays: 04/10, 18/10 & 1/11 2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM COME TO ONE, OR TWO NIGHTS OR THE WHOLE SERIES
WHERE
Minden Baptist Church Hall 978 Lowood-Minden Rd, Minden
PROVIDER
Ben Zambra 0403135007
MORE DETAILS
Refreshments will be provided, and we are currently trying to arrange on-site child minding for the duration of the session.
REGISTER ONLINE: www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld