Last Wednesday, 14 February, parents/ caregivers met informally with teachers for our annual “Meet and Greet” barbecue. The a� ernoon was a great opportunity for parents/caregivers to meet and discuss their children’s educa� onal needs with their teachers. Thank you to those who a� ended and to those who assisted with the various tasks. Bullying is something parents and teachers may have to address together during a child’s � me at school. At Allora P-10 State School, we do not tolerate bullying and act quickly to address issues when they are presented. In our “Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students” located on the school website: h� ps://allorass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx under “Quick links” there is a sec� on on bullying, complete with a hyperlink to an excellent resource for students, parents and teachers. Please take a moment to browse through this resource and if you like what you see, share with others.

The Allora SCOPE Club have generously sponsored an an� -bullying program off ered by Griffi th University � tled: The Mate Bystander Program. This program aims to engage par� cipants in discussions about abusive behaviour and the ways we unwi! ngly create a culture that nurtures gender inequality. It is designed to teach community members how to recognise abuse and have the confi dence to speak out and off er help. The program is targeted at students in Years 7-10 and will run on Monday, 5 March during the school day. Le� ers with a permission slip a� ached have been sent home with students. Please

ALLORA P-10 STATE SCHOOLWebsite:www.allorass.eq.edu.au

Offi ce:07 4666 7222

Email:principal@allorass.eq.edu.au

Fax:07 4666 7299

Student Absence SMS:0429 316 194

Student Absence:07 4666 726607 466

21 Warwick St

(PO Box 6)

Allora QLD 4362

We have just heard back from the Allora Show Society that the conduct of our students at the Allora Show was once again exemplary – so much so that Mr Ted Cowley arranged for cer� fi cates to be presented to several of our students including Charlize W, Jacob M, Faith Mc and Ala F. Well done, students!

In the past fortnight, many of our students have spent signifi cant � me in the swimming pool represen� ng our school at local and district swimming carnivals. Well done to the many swimmers who have competed and congratula� ons to those who have experienced success. Swimming results can be found within this edi� on of School Link.

Our fi rst Parents and Ci� zens Associa� on Mee� ng was held on Tuesday, 20 February at 7:00pm in our school library. I extend a warm welcome to our school families to our next mee� ng in March, par� cularly those new to our school and welcome your a� endance at mee� ngs and your ideas.

Our P&C have a social evening planned for Friday, 23 February at the Allora Bowls Club – that being a Barbeque and Barefoot Bowls Night commencing at 5:30pm. Teams of four (dressed in theme) are invited to register at $10 per player by using the Allora SS P&C Facebook page or by emailing Krissy Henry (P&C President) on krissy_h02@live.com.au Prizes for best dressed. A sausage sizzle and nibbles will be provided and drinks can be purchased at the bar. Krissy Henry (P&C President) and I hope to see you there on Friday, ready to have some great food and fun!

From the Principal

ALWAYS RESPECTFUL - ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE - ALWAYS SAFE - ALWAYS LEARNING

22 February 2018

sign and return to the school as soon as possible, so your child doesn’t miss out on this valuable experience. There is a parent and staff session for any interested adults Monday a� ernoon (5 March), commencing at 5:00pm.

Also on Monday, 5 March is our annual Inves� ture Ceremony. Hon. David Li� leproud, our federal member, will be in our school to present our student leaders with their badges and cer� fi cates. All members of our school community are invited to be present for this ceremony, which commences at 9:00am in our Performing Arts Hall.

Finally, also happening on Monday, 5 March, are our school photographs. Students, please ensure that you wear your full school uniform on that day and come to school neat and � dy. Thank you.

Yours sincerely

SHAUN KANOWSKIPrincipal

Week 4 A� endance -

Top Class - Year 7

Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 2018

23P&C’s Barbecue and Bowls Night fundraiser, 5pm, Allora

Sports Club

School Photo money & orders due 12 noon (for all students)

ID Photo money & orders due 12 noon (Years 7-10)

28 Round 1, QTU Deba� ng

Darling Downs Swimming trials, Ga� on (primary)

MARCH

1 Central Downs Netball, Rugby League and Soccer trials

2 Rotary Trivia Night, Performing Arts Hall

5 Inves� ture Ceremony - 9:00am

School Photos - full school uniform

MATE Bystander Program (Years 7-10) during school

MATE Bystander Program - adult session - 5pm

6 Primary Individual Chess Compe� � on

7 Southern Downs So! ball trials (primary - boys & girls)

9 Central Downs Triathlon, Nobby State School

Year 10 Canberra fundraiser - disco

12 Darling Downs Aussie Rules trials

13-15 Secondary Instrumental Music Camp

14 Central Downs Tennis trials, Cli! on

16Southern Downs Football, Rugby League, Hockey and

Netball trials

18-19 Darling Downs So! ball trials

19 Year 7 and Year 10 Immunisa� ons (fi rst dose) approx 11am

Darling Downs Basketball trials

20 Parents and Ci� zens’ Associa� on mee� ng, 7pm

21 Easter Church Services

Round 2, QTU Deba� ng

28PBL end of term reward - Prep to Year 10 - Deadly

Australians

29 Interhouse Cross Country (to be confi rmed)

30 Good Friday - School holidays begin

APRIL16 Student Free Day

17 School Resumes - Term 2

Parents and Ci� zens’ Associa� on mee� ng, 7pm

18 Central Downs Cross Country, Pilton

20 Southern Downs Touch trials (boys & girls)

20-23 Darling Downs Rugby League trials

23 Darling Downs Hockey and Netball trials

25 ANZAC Day public holiday - town march

ALWAYS RESPECTFUL - ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE - ALWAYS SAFE - ALWAYS LEARNING

AssessmentInforma! on

Commemora! ve Book & Recipe Book

Copies of the 150th Commemora! ve Book and Recipe Book are

available from the school offi ce for $25 each.

Due Assessment Teacher

Wk 5 Yr 9 Science - Exam Mr Johnson

Wk 6 Yr 7A Science - Experiment Mr Johnson

Wk 6 Yr 10 Science - Exam Mr Johnson

Wk 6 Yr 8 ArtReinterpreta! on of a master work (2 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 6 Yr 7A Art - Bunyip pain! ng (2 March) Mr Woodford

Wk 6 Yr 7B Science - Separa! ng Mixtures - experiment write-up (1 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 7 Yr 9/10 ArtTwo-dimensional art works (9 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 7/8 Yr 8 Science - Assignment Mr Johnson

Wk 8 Year 7 Maths - Test Ms Kalinoe

Wk 8 Year 8 Maths - Test Ms Kalinoe

Wk 8 Year 9 Maths - Test Ms Kalinoe

Wk 8 Yr 8 Art - Wri! ng. Deconstruc! ng a s! ll life (16 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 8 Year 8 Food Studies Prac Cooking Test (13 March)Assignment (16 March)

Mrs Westerman

Wk 9 Yr 8 Science - Exam Mr Johnson

Wk 9 Yr 10 Maths - Exam Mr Johnson

Wk 9 Yr 9 Science - Exam Mr Johnson

Wk 9 Yr 9/10 ArtWri! ng - ar! st comparison (22 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 9 Yr 7A ArtWri! ng. Interpre! ng an art work (23 March)

Mr Woodford

Wk 9 Yr 9/10 Food Studies (Monday group) - Prac Cooking Test (19 March)Theory Exam (22 March)

Mrs Westerman

Wk 9 Yr 9/10 Food Studies (Wednesday group) - Prac Cooking Test (23 March)Theory Exam (22 March)

Mrs Westerman

Wk 9 Year 7 History - Assignment - Historical Artefact

Mr Wilbrink

Wk 9 Year 8 History - Exam (Monday) - Medieval Europe

Mr Wilbrink

Wk 9 Yr 10 History - Exam (Tuesay) - WWII Mr Wilbrink

Wk 10 Yr 7A Science - Assignment Mr Johnson

Wk 10 Year 10 Maths - Exam Ms Kalinoe

Wk 10 Yr 10 Science - Assignment Mr Johnson

Wk 10 Yr 9/10 Art - Sculpture (29 March) Mr Woodford

Wk 10 Yr 8 Art – Fast food sculpture (29 March) Mr Woodford

Wk 10 Yr 7A – Bunyip sculpture (27 March) Mr Woodford

Wk 10 Yr 7B ScienceWater Research task (29 March)

Mr WoodfordCo

avWater Research task (29 March)

Student

of the

We e k

The following students were awarded with

certifi cates on assembly, for demonstrating our

school motto, “Always our Best”.

Monday 12 February

Prep Zoey H Excellent whole body listening

Yr 2 Cooper H Using great strategies during reading

Yr 3 Addison H Responsible behaviour and attitude in class

Yr 4 Georgina L Consistently following PBL values

Yr 5 Lincoln M Always displaying school values

Yr 6 Jay M Consistent hard work and perseverance in class

Yr 7 Brian G Positive contributions to English lessons

Yr 7 Aiden H Always offering friendly, respectful greetings

Yr 8 Xavia O Positive contributions in History

Yr 8 Alexia L Diligence in class

Monday 19 February

Prep Paige B Exemplary manners

Yr 1 Blake R Always ready to learn

Yr 2 Sophie M Great on-task behaviour

Yr 3 Harison R Your hard working attitude towards class tasks

Yr 4 Rylei FImproved behaviour in the classroom and in the

playground

Yr 5 Connor V Outstanding effort and participation in class

Yr 6 Belinda A Excellent contributions in class

Yr 7 Nicholas S Efforts in English

Yr 7 Karlie O Completing tasks to a high standard

Yr 8 Ala F Outstanding efforts in History

FEBRUARYFriday 23 Need volunteer, D Wilkie, , G Steinberger

Monday 26 S Collie, T Heslin

Wednesday 28 K Frizzell, T Murray

MARCHFriday 2 D Wilkie, K Bain, G Steinberger

Monday 5 S Collie, Maria

Wednesday 7 T Murray, K Frizzell

Friday 9 Need volunteer, G Steinberger, D Wilkie

Monday 12 Maria, S Collie

Wednesday 14 K Frizzell, T Heslin

Friday 16 D Wilkie, G Steinberger, K Bain

Monday 19 S Collie, Maria

Wednesday 21 T Murray, K Frizzell

Friday 23 D Wilkie, G Steinberger, need volunteer

Monday 26 T Murray, T Heslin

Wednesday 28 T Murray, D Wilkie

Thursday 29 G Steinberger, D Wilkie, K Bain

Friday 30 GOOD FRIDAY - Easter public holiday

Tuckshop Roster

Congratulations students!

Help Wanted!!!!

Tuckshop volunteers are urgently needed. If you can

help out for an hour or two once a month on a Monday,

Wednesday or Friday (usual tuckshop days), please contact

Serena at the tuckshop on 4666 7226. It is a great way to

meet new people and get to know the children at school.

Assessment Informa! on from Mr Hay

7 English - working our way through out fi rst unit on Persuasion. We

will conduct a “Monitoring Task” in class this week, where we will test

how our students are going thus far. We will then begin the second part

of the unit, which is on “Persuasive Speaking”. Students will have to

plan, write and deliver a short persuasive speech. The an! cipated date

for this task will be the second last week of term. Weekly homework

tasks have been distributed (Monday) and will be due every Friday.

8 English: Assessment task for “Representa! ons in the News Media”

will be held next week.

9 History: Assessment task for Slavery unit will be an end of unit exam,

which will be held in the last week of term.

10 English: Assessment task for Sa! re unit will be distributed next

week. Task will be completed in class, under exam condi! ons.

Barefoot Bowls - P&C Fundraiser

Our Parents and Ci! zens’ Associa! on have organised a fun night,

with barefoot bowls and a BBQ to be held on Friday 23 March at

the Allora Sports Club. REGISTRATION is essen! al. $5/team of 4

people. Prizes for the best team name / team ou" it. A sausage

sizzle and barbecue will begin at 5pm, with bowling commencing at

6pm. All registra! ons to krissy_h02@live.com.au by 20 February.

Pay on the night.

Forms to be Returned

Year 1 to Year 10 Religion Permission / Non-Permission forms are

due back to the offi ce, as religion lessons have begun. There are

s! ll some forms outstanding.

A second copy of the gold Student Resource Scheme -

Par! cipa! on Agreement Form has been posted home. It is an

audit requirement that we hold a signed copy of this form in the

offi ce. Please complete and sign the form and return to the offi ce

promptly. Payment is not required un! l the end of March.

School Photo Forms - Just a reminder that school photo forms (for

all students) and student ID forms (for students in Years 7-10) have

been sent home with students. If you wish to order school photos,

the order form and payment need to be returned to the school by

noon on Friday 23 February 2018 (cheques payable to Queensland

School Photography Pty Ltd). For Student ID for students in Years

7-10 only, cheques are to be payable to Allora State School, with

money and order also due by noon on Friday 23 February.

Sport

Southern Downs Swimming - Congratula! ons to all swimmers

who a% ended the recent Southern Downs swimming carnival as

members of the Central Downs Team. Well done to Georgina L

(9Yrs Age Champion), Danni G (11Yrs Age Champion), Ava L (11Yrs

Runner-Up) and Hamish G (12Yrs Runner-Up). We would like to

extend our best wishes to the following students who have been

selected to compete at Darling Downs Swimming Trials in Ga% on

on Wednesday – Georgina L, Sienna S, Ma! llda L, Kai H, Lincoln M,

Ava L, Danni G, Brock S and Hamish G.

Warwick All Schools - Well done to Brock S, Hamish G, Ethan O,

Ryley L, Kimberly L and Alexia L on their eff orts at Warwick All

Schools swimming last Thursday. Congratula! ons to Age Champion

Hamish G and Runner-Up Brock S.

Border District Summer Trials - Border District Summer trials were

held recently and a number of Allora students were selected to

compete at the next level. Well done Ryley L, Jacob M, Lexie H and

Alexia L. Ryley, Jacob and Alexia went to Darling Downs trials on

Tuesday 13 February but were unsuccessful in gaining a spot in the

Darling Downs team.

Border District Winter Trials - We have a number of students

compe! ng for selec! on in netball, soccer and hockey this Thursday

in Warwick as part of the Border District Winter trials. Good luck is

extended to these students.

Central Downs Sports Trials - A number of 11 and 12 year old

students will take part in a number of spor! ng trials next week.

The Rugby League trials will be held next Wednesday and Netball

and Soccer trials will be held on Thursday. All the best to those

students trialling.

Central Downs Triathlon - A number of Allora students have

expressed an interest in compe! ng at the Triathlon in Nobby on

Friday 9 March. Good Luck to these students.

SHANNON SPARKSMAN

A Note from the Library

Book Club orders have now been delivered to students. Thank you

to all students and parents who support this venture.

Library borrowing has commenced and it’s wonderful to see

so many students borrowing from our fantas! c library. Please

remember that students must bring a library bag with them to

borrow a book. A library bag can be a cloth shopping bag or a

pillowcase (which make excellent library bags).

Borrowing classes for this year are as follows:-

Tremendous Tuesday: Year 4 (Mr Kay)

Year 5 (Miss Telford)

Wacky Wednesday: Year 1 (Mr McClure)

Terrifi c Thursday: Year 2 (Mrs Sparksman)

Year 3 (Ms Hentschel)

Year 7 (Mr Hay)

Fantas! c Friday: Year 6 (Miss Heritage)

Year 7 (Mr Wilbrink)

Prep (Ms Sharman Bowman)

Year 8 (Mr Hay)

Year 10 Canberra Fundraising

Easter Raffl e - Year 10 students are coordina! ng an Easter raffl e as part of their fundraising endeavours. There are

! cket books out for the Easter raffl e. Each class teacher in the primary area have ! ckets to sell in the raffl e if primary

students/parents are interested in purchasing some. Year 10 students are selling ! ckets, along with some Year 8 and

Year 9 students. Tickets are $1 each. First prize is a wooden truck full of Easter eggs. There will be several smaller

prizes as well. You have to be in it, to win it! The raffl e will be drawn on assembly on Monday 26 March (last assembly

before the holidays).

Disco - Friday 9 March - “Under The Sea” theme. Performing Arts Hall, Allora P-10 State School. Prep to Year 6 students

- 5:30pm to 7:10pm; secondary students - 7:20pm to 9:00pm. $3/person or $5/family. Drinks, sausage on bread,

cupcakes, glow s! cks and fun accessories will be on sale. See fl yer below for all the informa! on or contact one of the

Year 10 students or their form teacher, Mr Brad Johnson, if you have any queries.

Footy Tipping - Year 10s are also running a Footy Tipping compe! ! on. Please leave your name with either Mr Johnson

or at the school offi ce if you wish to be in the compe! ! on. $55 entry payable on collec! on of your ! pping book. You

will receive a book with a sec! on to cut off with your weekly ! ps. Tips can be le* at the school offi ce by 3pm on the

day of the fi rst game of the round, or at the Allora Hardware by 5pm on the day of the fi rst game of the round. There

will be a few prizes throughout the season as well, including four $25 gi* vouchers from the hardware. You will be able

to keep an eye on how you are going, by checking the board at the Allora Hardware. The more people who enter the

compe! ! on, the be4 er the prize money is. A fi rst place, second place and third place will be awarded at the end of

the season. Booklets will be available from the school offi ce from Monday a* ernoon (26 February). Year 10 students

sincerely thank the Allora True Value Hardware for con! nuing to collate our ! ps each week.

Year 10 students thank you for your support of their various fundraisers.

ALWAYS RESPECTFUL - ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE - ALWAYS SAFE - ALWAYS LEARNING

Community News and Informa� on

Blue Care Bou! que - Cnr Forde and Warwick Sts, Allora

(in the shed out the back). Open Tuesdays & Fridays from

9am to 4pm. Best Op Shop in the street!

Allora Tennis Squad - Come have a hit! Mondays at

3:30pm. Tennis skills, ac� vi� es, games, matchs, $5/

player, free club membership. Games and ac� vi� es

modifi ed for beginners. For further informa� on email

alloratennisclub@gmail.com or phone Mandy Mutch on

0428 365 676.

Wa# les Junior Rugby League - www.playnrl.com to

register. Enquiries to Chrissy on 0488 425 691.

Trivia Night - 2 March - Rotary Club of Allora Inc. - Allora

State School Hall, doors open 6:30pm - 7pm start. Teams

- maximum of 8. Bookings by 27 February - phone or

SMS 0447 767 401 or allorarotary@hotmail.com. $15/

person - light supper; BYO alcohol; so# drinks on sale.

Aussie Kids Karate - Allora State School Hall, 5:30pm on

Wednesdays. First lesson free. Enquiries 0438 111 423

or 4639 1734.

Cli$ on Scout Group - programs for Joey Scouts aged 6 &

7Yrs; Cub Scouts aged 8-10Yrs; Venturer Scouts aged 15-

17Yrs. Enquiries Group Leader Ian Gregory 4697 3553 or

cli# onscoutgroup@live.com.au

Allora Tennis Court hire $2/person or $5/family. Keys

are kept at Freedom Fuels. Enquiries to Mandy Mutch

0428 365 676 or Andrew Dunn 0408 845 549.

Bricks 4Kidz Centre - Toowoomba - Cobb+Co Museum,

27 Lindsay Street. Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robo� cs - 3/3 &

17/3 - $180 (3hrs). The Lego Club - Amazing Animals - 3/3,

17/3 - $54 (1hr).

Warwick & District Junior Netball - Visit their Facebook

page for full details or ring Linda Bunch 0407 734 380.

h% ps://www.facebook.com/warwicknetball/ Ages 5 to

14 years.

Soccer registra! ons now open: myfootballclub.com.au

More informa� on: www.warwickwolves.com.au or email

registra� ons@warwickwolves.com.au

Annual Fete - 12 October - Anglican Parish of Allora/

Cli$ on - at Cli# on.

NING

Aquathon - Allora Swimming Pool

Sunday 25 February 2018 - Registra� on: CASH

ONLY on the day. Registra� ons open 7am. Race

Brief: 7:45am Start: 8am Race 1 - ages 5-8yrs &

9-10yrs; Race 2 - 11-13yrs and 14-15yrs; Race 3 -

Open. Teams - two or three persons. Final Event:

10 person relay. Contact Karen at the Allora Pool 4666 3165 or 0410

810 273; email calm1964@hotmail.com.au Online entries: h% ps://www.

webscorer.com/register?raceid=126276&owner=1

Boxes Required for Prep Construc� on

Clean, empty grocery boxes are required by Prep for their collage

construc� on table (cereal, muesli bar, � ssue boxes etc). If you can assist

us, please drop boxes off to Prep or to the administra� on offi ce. Please,

no personal hygiene, medicine boxes or toilet rolls. Lids of milk and juice

bo% les are always required.

Compe� � ons

Act for kids - Reconcilia� on Ac� on Plan (RAP) Art Compe� � on. Open

to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ar� sts aged 13 and over from all

around Australia. Seeking a beau� ful piece of artwork to inspire us and

refl ect our vision “We want all kids to have a safe and happy childhood,

free from abuse and neglect.” Will award up to three winning entries a

prize of $2500 each and the winning art works will be used internally and

externally as part of our RAP promo� on. Download compe� � on form and

fi nd out more at www.ac> orkids.com.au/deadlyart. Compe� � on closes 28

February 2018.

Write4Fun - get kids wri� ng. Everyone has a story to tell and we can’t wait

to read yours! A fun way to encourage students to be crea� ve with wri� ng!

Poems and short stories must be submi% ed by Saturday 31 March 2018.

Enter online at www.write4fun.net OR email enter@write4fun.net

FREE dental for eligible school students - Griffi th University – Dental Clinic, 56 Locke

Street, Warwick (adjacent to Warwick Hospital). Open 8:30am to 4pm Monday-

Friday. To book an appointment, phone 4667 1312. *Children 4 years and older but

who have not yet completed Year 10 at school are eligible for free treatment under

the QLD Health agreement. Family members receive compe� � ve discounted rates.

For more informa� on – griffi th.edu.au/health/clinics/warwick-clinic