School Newsletter 5th February 2018

‘Honesty in Work & Play’

Dates to remember Hambledon State School 77-83 Stokes Street Edmonton Qld 4869

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents and Community Members Welcome to Week 3 of Term 1. I continue to be impressed by the way children have settled into the new school year. I had the opportunity to visit some of the Prep classrooms last week and the children were very

settled and engaged in their learning. I have no doubt many of the young Prep children end the school week very tired and exhausted after an active week of learning. As a school community, it is important that we (schools and parents/carers) are consistently reinforcing the school values with our children as these values underpin our approach to behavioural expectations. As a school community, we expect a high standard of behaviour from all children and school stakeholders. It is important that any inappropriate behaviour is dealt with according to school and departmental processes, procedures and/or legislation. Our school values are “Be Respectful”, “Be a Learner”, “Be Safe” and “Be Resilient”. Please continue to support us by discussing at home with your children the importance of schooling, the need to strive for excellence and the importance of manners, respect and good behaviour. By facilitating this support to our school, we ensure we sustain productive and positive relationship between home and school, and that is of great benefit to children in the long term.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

With the start of a new school year, it is a time to reinforce to children that daily attendance to school is vital for their future success. Research shows that students who have good attendance are more likely to achieve high results at school. If students aren’t at school or don’t stay the whole day, they are missing valuable lessons which will help them to achieve to their full potential. Parents and carers can visit http://education.qld.gov.au/everydaycounts/fact-sheet.html for more information on student attendance requirements.

MEET ‘N GREET

I was extremely pleased at the turn out we had at last Tuesday’s Meet ‘n Greet afternoon. I thank all the families who were able to come along to this afternoon where there was an opportunity to meet all staff members in an informal setting. One of our school foci this year is to connect and enhance home and school partnerships and this event was one of the ways we are attempting to achieve this. The winners of the lucky draw prizes will be drawn on parades this week and their names will appear in next week’s newsletter.

DAY 8

Day 8 passed last week (Thursday 1 February) and following review of our numbers in each year level, it was decided that the multi-age Year 2/3 class be collapsed and the Year 2 and 3 children in that class be distributed to straight year levels. After redistribution of the children to their year levels, I am happy to say that all class numbers remained under class size targets of DET and QTU of 25 for Prep – Year 3 classes. Our decision was made to ensure the feasibility of delivering the increased amount of teacher aide time classes have this year. This we believe will provide additional support in classroom teaching and learning. Resourcing has a definitive amount and unfortunately it was not possible to accommodate the current classroom structure and the increase in teacher aide hours.

STAYING SAFE DURING EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND NATURAL DISASTERS

In Queensland, the summer weather can be unpredictable. At these times, the safety of our school community is paramount. To keep safe, we remind parents to ♦ stay informed by checking the School Closures website or following the Department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts ♦ keep students at home if conditions pose a threat to their ability to travel safely to school ♦ advise the school of any absence due to extreme weather or natural disaster – this will not be recorded as an absence on student report cards ♦ liaise directly with your child’s bus company for changes to bus routes and/or timetables. If our school is closed, any children already at school will be looked after until they can be safely picked up.

• February 20—P & C Meeting 6.30pm in the Staff Room

• February 28—Parade begins for Preps—2.30pm

• February 6—School Concert Band rehearsals commence

• February 7—Development Cup weekly games commence —4.40pm at Mann Street

• February 14— ACT4KIDS ”Learn to be Safe with Emmy and friends” program begins

• March 1—HBEEC Student Leadership Camp

• March 2—HBEEC Student Leadership Camp

OUR SCHOOL VISION— At Hambledon, we support, value and champion every child.

Thought of the Week Every child is one caring adult away

from being a success story.

Payments into the school bank

account. Just a reminder when depositing funds into the school’s bank account to please enter child’s full name as the reference so

we can easily track which child the payment belongs to.

Thank you.

DEPUTIES NEWS

Principal:

Ross Kubler

Email:

the.principal@hambledoss.eq.edu.au

Administration enquires:

admin@hambledoss.eq.edu.au

Deputy Principals:

Tanya Sutton

Email: tsutt35@eq.edu.au

Sue Francis (Acting)

Email: sfran43@eq.edu.au

Head Of Differentiated Education :

Kellie Ronneberg

Email: kronn5@eq.edu.au

Business Services Manager:

Teresa Callaghan

Email: tcall26@eq.edu.au

P&C President:

Amanda Cranston

Email: pandc@hambledoss.eq.edu.au

Administration Team

STAFF MEMBERS

Over the next few weeks we will be publishing photos of different staff members who undertake different roles across the school. This week we start with members of the Leadership Team and Prep classes.

Principal :

Ross Kubler

Deputy Principal :

Tanya Su�on

Ac�ng Deputy Principal :

Sue Francis

Head of Differen�ated

Educa�on : Kellie Ronneberg

Head of Curriculum :

Jenny Taylor

Head of Student Services:

Kris�e Blakeney

Master Teacher :

Sharon Baker

Business Manager :

Teresa Callaghan

Prep A : Miriam Stephens Prep B : Aimee Mathes Prep C : Loren Way Prep C : Gillian Green

Prep D : Rebekkah Ransom Prep E : Caitlin Smith

BEING RESILIENT

Resilience is the capacity of an individual to adapt to events and changes by “bouncing back” thereby continuing their healthy functioning, and building their capacity to cope with future life events and hardships Young people who are resilient tend to be more hopeful and confident and possess higher self-worth when times get tough. Resilience is not a personality trait that a person is born with, rather, most children living in supportive families and communities learn ways to adapt under normal circumstances just as they learn ways to be resilient when times are difficult. There are a number of predictors of resilience many of which can be actively encouraged and taught:

• problem-solving skills and ability to focus • emotional and behavioural regulation • self-efficacy, self-worth and a positive self-perception • believing that life has meaning and hope • being involved with faith based or other group affiliations • feeling valued for some trait or ability • having friends who are accepted in the child’s circle • feeling connected to school and having an effective school

experience • living in an effective community (eg safe, with emergency

services, recreation centres, options for young people) • experience the presence of caring, competent adults in their life

(eg parents, carers, teachers, extended family member) Remember, children see children do, so model being resilient for them. Anthony Porta, Guidance Counsellor

MUSICAL NOTES

Instrumental Music

All timetables for instrumental music have been finalised and are displayed in the music room window for students to check. All lessons will commence this week providing students have returned all necessary forms and paid fees to the school office. Please note the following days for lessons and ensure your child comes prepared with their instrument and necessary equipment.

Monday – Strings with Mr Hodgetts Wednesday – Percussion with Mr Christo Thursday – Brass/Woodwind with Ms Pols-Molford

Our school concert band will also resume rehearsals this Tuesday 6th February in the instrumental music room near the hall. Choir

This week all students who have signed up to be in our school choir will have a singing assessment to determine whether they will be a Kookaburra or a Cockatoo. Please note the days these will be conducted:

Year 1 - Thursday 2nd Lunch (8th Feb) Year 2 and 3 – Friday 2nd Lunch (9th Feb) Years 4, 5, 6 - Tuesday 2nd Lunch (6th Feb) Once groups have been finalised, students will take an information letter home to parents. This letter will need to be read, signed and returned to school as soon as possible. Sheree Howell, Music Teacher—Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN A warm welcome back to Hambledon State School to all of our returning families and the many new families who have joined us this year. My name is Stephen Kersnovske and I’m the School Chaplain at Hambledon State School. I am at Hambledon School on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. The children call me Chappy Steve. This is my fifth year in the role of School Chaplain. One of my main roles is to provide social, emotional, spiritual and practical support for children, parents and staff. I meet with students individually at the request of a parent, teacher, administration staff or via our Student Support Team. Children also self-refer to see me. A permission form will be sent home if your child wants to meet with me on an ongoing basis. If you would like to meet with me, please call the school office or email me at skers36@eq.edu.au Throughout the year I run a variety of social and emotional programs including Drumbeat and Master Chefs (cooking groups). In addition, I run Chappy Games at lunch breaks with the help of our sport captains to provide students with structured activities. I also attend extra-curricular activities throughout the year including excursions and camps. You will often find me out in the playground interacting with students and trying to beat them in a game of handball. I will share more about my role throughout the year. I look forward to another great year serving our school community. Chappy Steve, School Chaplain

Kids’ Corner

SCHOOL NEWS

Students of the Week

Year 1 Noah, Phoenix, Ethan, Hailey, Amos,

Lyana

Year 2 Haylee, Tennessee, Tyson, Kobi,

Rodney, Mia, Jack

Year 3 Isaiah, Japhyre, Arianna, Rhianna,

Summer, TJ, Kate

Year 4 Zoe, Jaliam, Taylah, Ella-May, Chaston

Year 5

Te’Koah, Charlie, Robert, Harrison, Mia, Billy

Year 6

Lina, April

HAPPY GRAMS

Year 1 Deacon, Cayla, Liam, Jayden

Year 2

Laura, Kingston, Ashlee, Cody

Year 3 Taylor, Caleb, Jaylen, Seth,

Ryder, Dexter

Year 4 Bria, Tom, Samuel, Scarlette,

Joel, Jerome

Year 5 Jade, Rhylee, Jordan, Demi

Year 6

Zoe, Isaac, Tristan, Austin, Daniel

HONESTY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Honey-Jayde, Rhianna, Amelia, Jaeda

Week 2 Winners

Week 3 Prep title Tell an adult the title of a book you enjoy reading. Draw a picture of the book you enjoy. Year 1 and 2 feast Challenge is to draw a picture of a feast. Year 3 and 4 superior Challenge is to write a compound sentence using the word superior. Year 5 and 6 agile Challenge is to list and draw three sports that require the athlete to be agile.

Year 1 – Congratulations Aiyanna from 1B for her

Year 5 – Congratulations Dean from 5D for his Frayer Vocabulary Map using the word adaptable.

ACT4KIDS LEARN TO BE SAFE WITH EMMY AND FRIENDS The “Learn to be Safe with Emmy and Friends” program will commence on Wednesday, 14th February with our Year 1 students. It is a four week program and lessons will be delivered in one hour sessions. Class teachers will be part of these sessions and our Guidance Officer will also be able to assist. “Learn to be Safe with Emmy and Friends” is a protective behaviours program facilitated for chil-dren. To prevent potential harm, it is crucial young children learn to identify when they don’t feel safe and know safe adults they can ask for help. This beneficial program teaches children how to:

• identify and articulate their feelings

• understand the difference between safe and unsafe secrets

• identify early warning signs to alert them of when they are in danger

• identify public and private body parts

• develop awareness of personal body space

• identify trusted adults and what they can do when they feel unsafe.

Permission forms are being sent home—please return as a matter of priority. Sharon Begemann, Event Organiser and Teacher

P&C Information

The next P&C meeting

will be

Tuesday 20th February 2018 6:30pm in Staffroom

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Ring by 8:00am if you can’t make it!

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Tues 6th Feb Help Wanted

Wed 7th Feb Lyn, Help Wanted

Thurs 8th Feb Help Wanted

Fri 9th Feb Jade

Mon 12th Feb Help Wanted

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