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Issue Term 4 Week 1 – 06/10/16
Dates To Remember
* P&C Meeting / 3:30pm 10/10/16* Term 4 / 04/10/16 – 09/12/16
* Swimming Payment due / 06/10/16
* Junior Assembly / 07/10/16
* MindenMarkets / 09/10/16
* Senior Assembly / 14/10/16
* Pupil Free Day / 17/10/16
* School Photos / 19/10/16
From The Principal
Welcome to Term 4
Itrust everyone had an enjoyable spring break and had the opportunity to spend time with families and friends. I have enjoyed hearing the children talk about some of their exciting adventures.
Term 4 is shaping up to be another busy term and is 10 weeks long.
Car Park upgrade
Thanks to Somerset Council and Beta-Build, the main car-park received a much-needed upgrade over the holidays. A range of safety measures have been implemented to ensure all users, especially children, are as safe as possible while entering and exiting the school grounds. Please be aware that the former bus zone is now a “No Standing” zone. This is not a drop-off, pick-up area and we would appreciate all car-park users ensuring this area remains clear at all times.
Resource Centre Air Conditioning
It has taken many years but persistence has finally paid off. The Resource Centre was fitted out with air-conditioning over the break which will significantly improve teaching and learning conditions in this space. A huge thank you to Minden P&C – current and past- who have conducted many fundraising events to achieve this goal.
Pre-Service teacher
The year 3 classroom have welcomed Ms Kelsie Swan this week who is completing her internship with us. This is the final stage of teacher training before graduating and Kelsie will be responsible for running the classroom under the supervision of Ms Einam during this time. I know our community will make Kelsie feel welcome and support her with this important milestone.
BVSSSA League Tag Gala Day
Students in years 3 to 6 will be provided with an opportunity to participate in this event on Thursday 20 October with other small schools in our cluster. The event will take place at the Lowood Recreational Grounds with representatives from Ipswich NRL Foundation running the competition. Notices for nominated students will be sent out early next week.
Prep Interviews and Orientation Afternoons
2017 Prep children will get to experience a range of typical activities by participating in the four “Step into Prep” transition afternoons which will be held on Thursday afternoons commencing at 1:45pm: 13th and 27th October, 10th and 24th November. Interviews will be held in the mornings prior to these sessions. Should you require further information about the afternoon sessions or how to book an interview time, please contact the office on 0754 257 222.
Enrolments 2017
If you know of someone who is interested in becoming part of our Minden school community in 2017, please encourage them to collect an enrolment pack as soon as possible. Similarly, should your child/ren not be returning to Minden in 2017, we would appreciate being informed as soon as possible. Many of our classes are either nearing or are over capacity and student numbers in various year levels help determine class formations and teacher placements.
Swimming
Minden has booked Woodlands again this year for our swimming program. This will commence next Tuesday 11 October and run through to week nine. Swimming is part of the HPE curriculum and it is an expectation that all students will attend lessons unless there is a valid reason for non-participation. As in previous years, the timetable for Tuesdays will be altered somewhat to accommodate the change in routine. Please ensure bathers are appropriate: one-piece for girls and a “rashie” or sleeved shirt for sun-protection. We accumulate an enormous amount of lost property from swimming so please label all items. Volunteers are gratefully appreciated, especially for the junior classes. Please contact your child’s teacher if you are able to assist in the pool.
9:00 – Bus departs school
9:10 – 9:50 – Year 3
9:50 – 10:30 – Year 4
10:30 – 11:10 – Prep
11:40 – 12:20 – Year 2
12:20 – 1:00 – Year 1
1:00 – 1:40 – 5/6A
1:40 – 2:20 – 5/6B
2:30 –2:40 - Bus returns to Minden
School Photos
Thisevent will take place on Wednesday 19 October. Students are required to wear the formal school uniform, that is, the blue polo and royal blue pants / skirt or the checked dress for girls. Year 6 students are not permitted to wear the Senior Shirt as this is not official school uniform. Please contact the office should you have any queries.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
This event will take place in week 5 on Monday 31 October and Thursday 3 November. Interviews will be held in the Resource Centre. Booking information will be provided in the next newsletter.
Volunteers Afternoon Tea
Minden is blessed to have so many parents who willingly give up their time to help support our school community. From working in classrooms, collating Book Club and Book Fair, working in the P&C, tuck-shop, selling raffle tickets, Sunday markets, Commonwealth Banking and doing a multitude of other things, your contribution genuinely makes a difference and our school is a better place as a result! To show our appreciation, we are holding an afternoon tea on Wednesday 26th October from 3:15pm onwards. If you have helped out in any way during the year, we would really like to see you there.
Pupil Free Day
Monday 17 October is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will participate in CPR training and other professional development activities on this day. Hall-Thorpe Sports is open for care on this day.
Parents And Citizens Association News
Parents and Citizens Association Meeting: 3:30pm 10 October 2016.
Hope to see you at our next Minden Markets on Sunday 9 October.
Credit/Debit Card Facilities Now Available
The P&C now has a credit/debit card facility. Payments for uniforms, book club etc can now be paid using your credit/debit cards. This can be done in person, on the phone or by email to the school office.
Upcoming Events
> School Disco – 28 October
Start getting your dancing shoes ready, the school disco will be fun for all the family.
> Christmas Carnival – 25 November
We are starting to plan this year’s Christmas Carnival and looking for businesses that are able to come along on the day and provide fun entertainment for the kids and adults. If you would like to take part, please contact the P&C through the school.
> TuckshopSellout Sale – 30 November to 2 December
These days we will sell out any stock left over in the tuckshop.
Ice Block Day – Chaplaincy – 6 December
Money raised goes towards funding the chaplaincy service.
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Uniform Shop:
Open days and times:
Monday - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesdays - 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Fridays - 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Please contact: Mel Forgan0407349132
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 educators, call our main office (07) 4638 7965 or email
School Chaplain
Welcome back to school for the last term of the year. It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. I hope that this week goes smoothly in your family and that all the students move back into school routine without too many hurdles.
The Year 5/6 students have headed off to camp this week, I was unable to join them this time, but know they will have a marvellous time with their friends and an opportunity to make new friends from other schools in our district. I look forward to their return, and hearing all their tales of adventure during the week.
Disco Fever Hits Minden Friday 28th October
BBQ (food) available to buy from 5:30pm
Dancing starts at 6-8pm
Pre-sale tickets - $3 per student
($4 tickets available at the door)
Theme is the letter 'M' - dress up for fun!
Games and fun on the night!
Face Painting available $2
Please watch the newsletter for more information as the date draws closer. This will be a fun event for all the students.
There will be a lolly guess jar, see Mrs Hewett to have a guess $1 each, before the disco with the winner being announced at the disco.
Some Disco Costume Ideas
Maid Marion
MCHammer
Mummy
Mac Beth
Mum
Minions
Magician
Muppet Maria (Sound of Music)
M&M
Monster Martial Arts Girl/boy
Maths Teacher
Men In Black
Movie Director
LittleMiss Sunshine
Mini Me
Mr Men
Mermaid
Mr Potato Head
MaryPoppinsMime
Michael Angelo (teenagemutantninjaturtles)
MarshmallowPuff
Mouse
Mother Hubbard
Mario Bros
Mother Goose
Mad Hatter
Mother Teresa
Madonna
Mozart
Musketeer
Marge Simpson
Minnie Mouse
Meerkat
Mickey Mouse
Marilyn Munroe
Miss Piggy
Mexican
MorticaAdams (Adam's family)
Monk
Merlin
Michael Jackson
Mammoth
Manta Ray
** ICE BLOCK DAY FOR CHAPLAINCY –
DATE CLAIMER – FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 **
If there is anything that I can help with, please call me in the school office or send me an email. I am at Minden, Thursday and Friday each week.
Rebecca Hewett
School Chaplain
Minden State School
5425 7222
General School News
Assembly Gotcha Awards
Cameron, Charlize, Cody.
Congratulations!
Swimming
Permission Forms and FULL Payment of $40.00 per student must be returned to the office by Thursday 6 October please.
Greenhouse Tender
The school greenhouse is up for tender. Tenders may be handed into the office by Friday 20 October please. Successful buyer will be responsible for removal.
Classroom News
Prep News
*Presentation – Term 4’s presentation will be in week 9, Thursday 1st December at 2pm.
*Munch Crunch – Remember our break is a short one, small pieces of fruit or small prepared appropriate snacks allow students to finish snack in time available.
*Lunchboxes – please make sure your child has enough food for a snack in the second break. Healthy foods with limited sugar content assist your child to learn.
*Homework – Your help with homework tasks (High Frequency Words, reading, spelling and sentence writing) help your child to learn and work towards benchmarks that will assist them to be confident and engaged learners. Homework is due back each Friday, please remind your child to be responsible and bring folder into the classroom. Homework now includes a simple maths task.
*Swimming- In week 2 Term 4 Preps will begin swimming lessons. Please make sure your child is organized (small bag – towel, swimmers (not bikinis - swim shirt and bikini bottoms work well for prep girls) sun shirt, thongs, drink bottle, sunscreen if your child has sensitive skin, goggles, swim cap). If you are able to assist with swimming when it begins, please let me know. Students will change at school, we will leave school at approx. 10.15am and return just after 11am.
*School absences– remember to inform school or Dojo if your child is away. I appreciate those parents that Dojo promptly when their child is absent.
*Magazines – If you have any old magazines at home that are no longer needed, we’d love them.
*Please ask if you are unsure about anything…
Thanks for your support….
Mrs Williams, Mrs Ploetz and The Prep Students
Curriculum Awards
Prep
Special Awards:
Evie - Evie has finished PrePrimer - Dolch (High Frequency Words). Keep up the great work Evie.
Liam - Liam enjoyed helping next years prep students on open day. Helping them catch and throw.
Leon - Leon enjoys creative activities, great work Leon.
Nicholas - Nicholas enjoyed using his creative skills, he had fun making puppets.
Hailey - Hailey is having fun sequencing numbers on a number line.
Year 1
Special Awards:
Sienna - You have excellent writing skills! Keep up the great work!
Sophia - For working hard this term in class! Keep it up!
Dakoda - For showing consistent improvement over this term in all areas.
Arden - For giving 100% effort this term! Keep it up Arden!
For acknowledgement from staff for a great attendance this year, so far!
Ronin 96.83%, Olivia 97.18%, Tannayah 96.83%, Sophia 95.77%, Arden 97.54%, Cailin 98.59%.
Year 2
Student of the Week:
Charlotte - for great work in reading groups. Well done!
Special Awards:
Matilda - For always being respectful and responsible at school.
Alicia - For always trying her best in class. Great effort!
Malakai - Fantastic results in spelling. Well done!
Sienna - For having a positive attitude towards work. Great job!
Year 5/6
Special Awards:
Brendon - great help in Science.
Jade - great effort in English.
Angus - wonderful effort in class.
Charlotte - great work in Maths.
Rana - For your valuable contribution to the MindenSS Science Fair.
Skye - For your valuable contribution to the MindenSS Science Fair.
Birthdays
Ronin, Max, Kohen, Bella, Scarlett, Samuel, Jessica, Ryley.
Happy Birthday from everyone at Minden State School!