Term 2 Week 3 Thursday 07/05/ 2015
Quote for the Week: “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored” –Aldous Huxley
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome new Staff member
Minden’s Support Teacher Literacy and Numeracy – Joan Manz- is extending her leave until the end of the term. Mr Ashley Wilson will be replacing Mrs Manz.
Lockyer District Cross Country
Due to the significant rainfall received at the end of last week, the Lockyer District Cross Country has been rescheduled for Friday 15 May at Blenheim State School. We have received little information about this event and will inform parents of requirements as information is received. Please ensure you have made travel arrangements to and from the event.
NAPLAN is coming
Years 3 and 5 have been busily preparing for NAPLAN which takes place next week (12, 13 and 14 May) Parents can support their children in the lead up to NAPLAN by doing the following:
Ensure they get a good night’s sleep
Ensure they eat healthy “brain” food each day especially for breakfast on the test days
Limit appointments and other commitments to other days
Encourage your child to do their best and not worry excessively about the tests
This year we are running a breakfast program on the 3 mornings of NAPLAN for the year 3 and 5 students. On Thursday 14 May, breakfast will be available for ALL students. Breakfast will comprise fruit, toast with various spreads and milo. Ham and cheese croissants with fruit juice will be added to the menu on Thursday morning. Breakfast will be free on all 3 mornings.
Under Eights Day will be held on Wednesday 20 May from 9:30am-12:30pm. This year’s theme is “Voices of Children – Look, Listen, Hear, Respond”. We have a number of neighbouring schools joining us this year to make the event even more enjoyable. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend.
Maintenance
The timber staircase on the western side of A Block has been completely replaced and painted increasing safety for all who use this access and exit point.
Student Safety
A gentle reminder to parents and students that the safest area to drop off and pick up children is the large car-park on the southern side of the school. Some of the school’s closest neighbours have reported near-misses when the gate area near the Sports centre is used to collect children of an afternoon.
Illness
We have had a significant number of children fall ill over the last few weeks with headaches, stomach cramps, vomiting and bad colds. We appreciate parents support in keeping sick children at home during these times to reduce the spread of these illnesses.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Interviews will take place in week 7 (Tuesday 2 June, Thursday 4 June) in an afternoon / night format. Appointments outside of these days will be limited and need to be negotiated with the relevant teacher. All interviews will take place in the Resource Centre and be of 15 minutes duration. Our next newsletter will contain more information about times and the on-line booking process.
Assembly Gotcha Awards
Parents and Citizens Association News
P&C MEETING
P&C meeting Monday 11 May, commencing 3:30pm.
Parents with children are encouraged to make alternative childcare arrangements as there is no school-based supervision provided during P&C meetings.
Come along and be involved, make new friends.
Mother’s Day Stall
Last day tomorrow 8 May 8:20 – 8:50am at the shelter shed near front car park.
Gifts range in price $1 to $10.
Mother’s Day Raffle
Raffle tickets due tomorrow for the draw at 11:00am.
Tuckshop
Every Friday of Term 2 in the first break tuckshop will be open selling iceblocks, red rock deli chips and yogurt pops.
Uniforms
Winter jackets are now in stock, all sizes up to size 12. Cost is $22.00.
We also have some older style jackets in size 14 selling for $15.00.
Student Council News
The Student Council are holding “Minden’s Got Talent”. Auditions are well under way and successful acts will perform at the whole-school assembly during the last week of term.
School Chaplain
For some students, school is a difficult place to fit in. For others it is a place where they enjoy coming along and learning. Each of us is unique. If your child needs some extra social or emotional support at school, please speak to your child's teacher or contact me directly. It is important that every young person is comfortable, and supported while at school. I am at Fernvale this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please call the school office on 5425 7222 or alternatively you can send an email to me at .
Chappy Week Activities
@ Minden State School
Week 5 - 21st and 22nd May
Thursday 21st May
LOLLY JAR GUESS
Come and have a guess.
Before school, play time, or after school.
@ the library. 20c per guess.
Have as many guesses as you like.
Paper Plane COMPETITION (Creation Day)
We will fold & decorate paper planes in the first break
at the library.
Then on Friday we will fly then.
Friday 22nd May
Free Dress DAY
Remember to wear your sunsafe free dress clothes & bring along your Gold Coin Donation.
Paper Plane COMPETITION
(clear the runway for take off)
We will take turns flying our planes & seeing how far they go.
I am available for a chat on Thursday and Friday for students and parents, if the need arises. Please call the office on 5425 7222 or send me an email on the address below.
Have a fantastic week,
Mrs Hewett
Rebecca Hewett
Mt Tarampa, Fernvale & Minden
School Banking
Dollarmites Achievement Certificates –
Bronze
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Welcome back to another fun filled term. Vacation care was a blast with so many exciting activities. We had a visit from Ipswich Police. They did a safety talk and answered lots of interesting questions like “How many times can a policeman taza you” It was a great start to the day. We also went to the movies to see “Home”. We also had a carnival day. There were heaps of games, jumping castle, and slushies. We really enjoyed all of this and the children won lots of prizes. The children had lots of fun and so did the staff.
We are now in the process of planning for our next vacation care which is not far away. We would really appreciate some input into our program. If you have any ideas please don’t hesitate to call me.
We are starting to really organise our room and settle into the school and the routine. We would love to offer some different programs in the afternoon but again need your support. We need parents or relatives, friends etc. that would be able to offer some of their knowledge to the PCYC children. Some of the programs could be cooking (especially from another culture) knitting, wood work, sports, and so much more. Please come in and speak to the staff we would really appreciate it.
We will be starting on our sustainability plan which will include starting on our garden and starting an inside garden.
This week we are implementing our child carers program. This will allow parents to get current information on what your child is doing at PCYC. This will also have photos and video of your children doing activities. You will be able to see account details and also newsletters, information on the centre and message the staff. We will be giving parents information and passwords in the coming week.
We have put out a survey this week to make sure we are implementing programs that you feel are valuable to your child and also creating an atmosphere that your child and you are happy with. We want to create a service that is family orientated, friendly and inclusive to everyone’s needs.
Thank you for your time.
Nicky Rose
Minden PCYC Coordinator
Classroom News
Prep News:
* High Frequency Words - I have placed ‘Primer – Dolch High Frequency Words’ in students homework book if they are confident reading at level 3. Please keep up the hard work helping your child to learn words each day.
*Letters – Help your child to learn their letter names, sounds (Thrass) and how to write them. We are working on this skill every week, confidence will assist students to progress in reading and writing.
*Term 2 items needed – favourite place photo and a baby photo. (waiting on some photos)
*Please make sure your child always has a jumper in their bag. The weather at the moment is very unpredictable.
*Happy Mother’s Day! – We hope you like the present the Prep’s have made for you.
*Please ask if you are unsure about anything…
Thank you
Mrs Williams and the Prep Students
Birthdays
Happy Birthday from everyone at Minden State School.
Community Notices
Quick And Easy Mower Repairs and Sales
Qualified Small Engine mechanic
Servicing Push Mowers & Ride on Mowers.
Wally Ulph
Mob: 0428573070
26 Hinze Road Minden 4311
Fire Ants
Join the Ant Hunt – the search is on for Fire Ants
We are calling on the public to ‘join the fire ant hunt’ by checking their properties for fire ants and reporting their findings before the 31 May 2015. We’re targeting residents and property owners living beyond the Fire Ant Restricted Area to determine exactly where fire ants are.
For further information please contact Amanda Mercado 33304635 or email
Fernvale Sports Park
A Public Consultation for Fernvale Sports Park will be held in the hall at the Fernvale State School at 3:00pm on Wed 13/05/15.
2015 Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run – Sunday 12/07/15. For more information phone Somerset Regional Council on 54244000.
Massive Garage Sale
1 Moore Close, Hatton Vale
Date: Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 2015
Time: 7am to 4pm
Lots of Brand New and Used Toys, clothing, home wares, books and much much more.
ToysRule
ToysRule is an online store selling Kids Toys, Learning Aids, Removable Wall Art and Wall Clocks.
Everything must go as we are closing down therefore 30% off Storewide
Head to www.ToysRule.com.au
We are situated in Hatton Vale and allow pickup.
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