NEW FARM STATE SCHOOL

Cnr James and Heal Streets

New Farm QLD 4005 Phone:

(07) 3358 7333

Email : admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au Website : www.newfarmss.eq.edu.au Student Absence Line : (07) 3358 7333

NEWSLETTER Monday 5 September 2016

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From the Principal- Dr Carmel McGrath

Indigenous Book Swap - Tuesday 6th SEPTEMBER 2016 at 8.30am and then at 3pm. But we need your help! We want you to SWAP YOUR BOOKS!!! SWAP the BOOKS and donate a gold coin!!! You can swap as many books as you like!!! Free Dress Day wearing Indigenous colours. Also a

gold coin donation!!! Shine 2016 - The final will be held on Tuesday 13 September at 1.20pm.

Year 5 Ukefest - Monday 12 September 2016. The students have been learning the Ukulele in the classroom for two terms. The event is held at the Old Qld Museum on Gregory Terrace from 9.30am – 2.45pm at a cost of $16.50. Students are required to wear their school uniform.

P&C Hats and Heels Fundraiser event- Saturday 8 Oct ober. Please see the flyer which is attached to today’s newsletter.

Prep 2017 Open Day (Save the Date) - Thursday 27 Oc tober 9am -11am. Details to follow in our newsletter next Term.

Father’s Day Stall - Thank you to everyone for supporting the Grade 6 Father’s Day Stall. In total we raised $1447 and the Grade 6 Community and Charity group are going to donate 50%, $724 to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation does great work in the community by educating all children about personal safety and aiming to keep kids safe. The Father’s Day Raffle Hamper was won by Max S in 3M. We hope you all had a lovely day yesterday celebrating Father’s Day.

ASSEMBLY changed to Thursday 8 September due to Obstathon on Friday 9 September.

Obstathon – Friday 9 September. By now all classes will have received their Obstathon forms. Our yearly OBSTATHON, which is based on fun and physical activity, is scheduled for Friday 9 September. This year proceeds will proudly go primarily towards helping to purchase new IPads for our Prep students. Thank you to Mrs Ek Navarro and Mr Brett Wilson for once again coordinating this year event.

STUDENT ABSENCE PHONE

3358 7333 OPTION 1

DIARY DATES

REGULAR EVENTS

Wednesday Uniform shop 8am-9.30am.

Wed & Fri Tuckshop

Assembly Friday 9.15am Hall

Friday School Banking 8.30am

outside the Library

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Tues 6 Sept Book Swap –Gold Coin donation

Thurs 8 Sept Assembly (Change of day)

Thurs 8 Sept R U OK? Day

Fri 9 Sept Obstathon Whole school event

Sat 10 Sept Dance Program Concert-

Whole School-See flyer

Mon 12 Sept Uke Festival Year 5 $16.50

Tues 13 Sept Shine Final

Sat 8 Oct Hats and Heels- P&C Event

Invoices Due

Year 5 UkeFest $16.50 Due Fri 2 September

UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES Please call 3358 7333 Option 1 by 9am Everyday your child is away or email

absences@newfarmss.eq.edu.au Admin will contact you on the same

day for any unexplained absences as per policy guidelines.

REMEMBER- EVERY DAY COUNTS!

Whole School Dance Concert Saturday 10 September : Wednesday 7 September is our last dance practice before our concert on Saturday 10 September.

We will have a run through on Thursday so I am proposing Prep -Year 3 stay in the hall after assembly on Thursday 8 September and run through seating areas and general instructions and expectations for the night. Year 4-6 teachers will bring their classes for a run through at 11:45am straight after the break to also ensure students know where they are sitting.

Year Book 2016 permission letter - The children’s class photo including full name, a selection of works and art works may also be chosen to be included in the Year Book. We would really like to encourage all families to complete their permission as a matter of urgency to finalise the initial permission process.

If you require any clarification of this process please contact me by telephone 3358 7333 or via email admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au during school hours. Please find attached to today’s newsletter email the required forms.

Lost Property - please check the lost property if your child is missing a jumper or jacket. There is an enormous amount of clothing in our lost property at present. This is located under A Block near the uniform shop.

“In order to streamline our processes for monitoring absences, an “absences” email address has been created for you to use.

In future, please email all absence information to:

absences@newfarmss.eq.edu.au BEFORE 9AM The email should include:

• Student’s name • Student’s class • Reason for absence • Expected duration of absence • Contact phone number

If you experience any difficulty in using the new email address, please give our office a call on 3358 7333.”

We have a busy week ahead! Here are some of the activities we have planned:

1 Tuesday, 6 September – The Great Book Swap. Students to come dressed in red, black or yellow for

a gold coin donation. We are raising money for the Great Book Swap to purchase books for remote

indigenous communities. Students to bring in a book and swap it with someone else or they can bring in

several books to swap.

Where and when: Before and after school outside the Hall.

2 Thursday, 8 September – Assembly at 9.15am. This has been moved from Friday due to

Obstathon. Students from Prep to 3 will remain at the Hall after Assembly to rehearse for the Dance

Concert on Saturday. Students from Yr 4 to Yr 6 will rehearse from 11.45am in the Hall.

3 Friday, 9 September – Obstathon. Prep students to come to school in old clothes. All other classes

to bring old clothes and a plastic bag to put their dirty clothes back into. Students to bring in their

Obstathon Sheet and donations on the day and hand in at the office.

4 Saturday, 10 September – School Dance Concert. Details below.

Kent Rainbow

Specialist Teacher- Physical Education

TERM 4 SWIMMING

Our Physical Education Swimming Program commences week 3 to week 9 of Term 4.

Please note that this is an important and enjoyable part of our school program and it is intended that all

children participate.

The anticipated days will be Mondays and Wednesdays. For the Prep classes it will be their first time. We

ask Prep parents and any new families to our school since Term 1 to be on the lookout for permission

letters at the beginning of Term 4.

The most essential items to have ready for your child’s participation are as follows:

� Appropriate swimwear to undertake lessons.

Please ensure that students do not bring baggy shorts that come below the knees to

school to swim in as these do restrict ability to swim comfortably and with correct stroke.

Board shorts and bikinis are not appropriate for lessons.

� Sun Shirt. All children must wear a sun shirt – tight fitting (please check).

� Swimming cap (required regardless of hair length). Please check your current cap for a tight fit.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s participation in the Physical Education Swimming program please speak to your child’s class teacher.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SWIMMING IN SCHOOLS

The brilliance of swimming is that you are able to benefit from the inherent properties of water such as buoyancy, resistance, and water pressure to aid things such as strength, balance, and even functional skills, while providing a unique environment that kids (and adults) can have fun in.

As a part of the Physical Education program of most schools it is valued in the curriculum for:

• Whole body sensory input – as you move your arms, legs, or whole body through the water, you are getting immediate feedback from the water moving around you. This will enhance your awareness of their movement and their body overall.

• Use of the whole body. • Improved motor planning and coordination – To swim laps and learn new strokes, it requires the

coordinated effort of the arms, the legs, the trunk, and the head and neck. Each part of the body is doing its own thing, and when put together magic happens, and you can move through the water.

Swimming is a great skill for all kids to learn, as it allows them to expand their opportunities for play and activity.

For kids that have lower muscle tone, or generalized weakness, it is a great activity for whole body strengthening. For kids with higher tone, it is great for working on range of motion. For kids that have challenges with coordination and learning new movements, this is a great way to increase their skill level and have practice with coordinated movement while getting to play in the water, and usually in a group situation so they have the opportunity to engage with peers.

Peaceful Little People

@ Teneriffe – Yoga

Weekly classes Thursday’s

Starting 21st April.

3.30 - 4.15pm: 5 - 8 y.o (10

max)

4.30 - 5.15pm: 9 -12 y.o (Lmtd)

10 wks - early bird special -

$120-

cut off -14th April. $15 casual.

Email: yoga@teneriffe-

yoga.com

What’s also great is that there is equipment out there that allows kids who aren’t able to move independently on land, to be able to float on their own in the pool. This enhances the feeling of independence.

The many extracurricular benefits of swimming are:

1. Can be either an individual or a team sport. 2. It is easier to exercise longer in the water. 3. Something that children can continue to do for the rest of their lives. 4. Very few injuries sustained from swimming when compared to other youth sports. 5. Provides a fun and challenging way to help children stay fit. 6. Teaches important safety skills to prevent drowning, which is the second leading cause of

unintentional injury death among young people. 7. Provides cardiovascular activity that promotes heart and lung health. 8. Improves stamina, flexibility, strength, balance and posture. 9. Helps prevent childhood obesity, which is an increasing health problem, and that in turn can help

prevent juvenile diabetes. 10. It is a mental exercise that can help improve emotional health and well-being. 11. It is easier for children with disabilities or medical conditions that might prevent them from

participating in other youth sports. 12. Swimming can improve family connections because all family members can participate together.

So getting kids into the water is not only beneficial, it’s fun for them and potentially the whole family! I encourage all parents to support your child’s involvement in the swimming program here at school, and because the learning takes time to also consider lessons outside of school.

Instrumental Music- Colin McIntyre Senior Instrumental Music Teacher WEEK 9: Wednesday 7 September. There will be no band before school or lessons throughout the day as I will be away at the Honours Music Camp along with Clea and her magic flute! Congratulations Clea. WEEK 10: Wednesday 14 September. Band and lessons are on. WEEK 1 term 4: Wednesday 5 October. Band and lessons are on. SUNDAY 13 November. Everyone is invited to be in the audience for our i nstrumental music annual celebration concert. 2:30pm for 3pm start in the school hall. T his concert showcases our years’ work and all instrumental students are expected to atten d.

Tuesday 6 September.

SWAP the BOOKS and donate a gold coin!!! You can swap as many books as you like!!! Free Dress Day wearing Indigenous colours. Also a gold coin donation!!!

New Farm Primary are taking part in THE GREAT BOOK SWAP we aim to help raise money to give 20,000 new books to remote communities across Australia.

But we need your help! We Want you to SWAP YOUR BOOKS!!!

Tuesday 6th SEPTEMBER 2016 SWAP the BOOKS and donate a gold coin!!! You can swap as many books as you like!!! Free Dress Day wearing Indigenous colours. Also a gold coin donation!!! If we are lucky we could WIN a visit from Andy Griffith or an autographed class set of books! Please contact Ms Michelle Guest - Teacher 2G. We will confirm the times in next week’s newsletter. To contribute to the fundraiser: https://indigenousliteracyfoundation.secure.force.com/CICD__Fundraise?id=701A0000001ARRN

“The Great Book Swap is a win-win. Not only does it help raise money to improve literacy levels in remote communities, but the excitement and fun…helps improve literacy levels in your community or organisation…”

Andy Griffiths, ILF Ambassador

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC RECRUITING YEAR 3'S FOR 2017 Parents of current year 3 students are advised that your child will be given an "expression of interest" form by their class room teacher this week. If you would like to apply for your child to participate in the Band (woodwind, brass, percussion) Instrumental music program from 2017 please return the answers page by the end of this term. The class room teachers of year 3 and the office have spare copies. Please contact me by email cmcin13@eq.edu.au with any questions. Colin McIntyre: Senior Instrumental Music Teacher.

Emu Gully- Year 5 Camp. This year the year 5 camp to emu gully was a wonderful experience. We all has a great time. The best activities were the Kokoda track (the Mud), night walk, the bridge over the River Kwai and Escape form Colditz castle. Written by Clea.

The aim was to empower and inspire people to live purpose filled lives in unity with others through the development of our character. We learned that it’s not about us. Leadership is not about management, it is not about holding a position or giving order, it, is an art.

We overcame our fears of heights, spiders, trucks and much much more. We needed to show mateship perseverance, courage and self-sacrifice. Remember attitude not ability determines destiny. Special thanks to our camp leaders Josh and John and our class teachers for helping with our experience. Written by Desiree.

R U Ok? Day – Thursday 8 September. Your health is your best asset, but many of us

have or will experience depression, anxiety or another form of mental illness in our lives.

R U OK? Day on 8 September is a reminder that a conversation could change a life. If

you think a workmate or friend is having a hard time don’t wait until they hit rock bottom

— start a courageous conversation and ask the question. It’s a small gesture but it could

go a long way.

Tuckshop ON LINE ORDERING

To order on line please go to www.flexischools.com.au it is quick and easy to use. We encourage everyone to do

this as you can order in advance or for the whole term. Cut off time is 8.00am for both Wednesday and Friday.

FlexiSchools - Online Ordering and

Cashless Schools

www.flexischools.com.au

Flexischools is the fast and secure way to order and pay for

canteen, uniforms, events, excursions, fundraisers and fees -

everything in and around your school!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have pre-ordered on line and your child is going to be absent from school you will need to cancel the order

before 8.00am with Flexischools otherwise it will still go through as an order. With the system we cannot change

or cancel orders from the tuckshop.

COUNTER ORDERS

If you do order over the counter please have it before 9.00am otherwise we cannot guarantee that we will have

all the menu items available. Please clearly mark your child's name and class and be careful not include foreign

coins as the bank does not accept these. We do prefer you to order on line though as it is more efficient and saves

you having to wait in line to place an order.

ROSTER - September 9th

Tuckshop - Ikumi Takada & Nicole Cabezas

Counter - Dimity Williams

Baking - Laura Watson, Dimity Williams, Skye McKay, Sam Bryce, Nancy Cowell, Mehera Milne and Cath Byrne

Thank you,

Terri-Anne

Everyone’s A Winner

Focus:

Students focus on their own personal best achievements and are encouraging of everyone ‘having a go’.

Looks Like

• Students participating in an activity. • Students having a go whether they are good at the activity or not. • (We all start as a beginner.) • Students being positive towards other students who are trying their

hardest.

Sounds Like • Students using positive language to praise their own efforts • Students using positive language to praise others efforts (“Way to

go”, “I did really well”)

Feels Like

• Being proud of yourself for having a go

Obstathon Reminder

Proposed Timetable for Friday 9 September. Hopefully some parents will be able to attend to share the fun. Importantly all children are to wear their uniform to school, except for prep classes who will arrive dressed and ready to take part. Old clothes, old shoes, an old hat and a towel are a must and will be needed for participation as it could be wet and muddy experience! A plastic bag will also be needed to carry the wet clothing, shoes and towel home. Children will shower/cleaned down afterwards, and then change into their school uniform to return to class. Year 6 Student helpers will begin setting up from 8.00am Approximate times for classes to begin.

Classes Please note changes

9:10 Prep B and Prep N. No Assembly. 9:30 Prep R. No Assembly. 9:50 1FW ,1B and 1T 10:10 4D and 4F 10:30 5W and 5D 11:00 Lunch Oval closed 11:45 2C , 2G and 2T 12:05 3F and 3M 12:25 6C and 6R 12:50 Oval closed clean-up Year 6 1:15 Lunch Normal lunchtime. Oval open if cleaned up.

Please note all sponsorship sheets and collected money are to be returned to the office by Friday 9 September. We would like to finalise the amount raised by next week. The class who raises the most money will win a Pizza Party for their class.

New Farm State School

Please return this sheet and money to the school office on or before Friday 9 September,

Thank You. Your effort is much appreciated.

We hope that parents may be able to take the donation sheets to family members or to work to gain donations. For safety we stress the importance of

children gaining donations safely and with their parents and not approaching strangers alone.

Name:__________________________________ Class: _______

Donor’s Name Amount Progress Total.

Grand Total

THE CLASS RAISING THE MOST WILL WIN - A Pizza Party.

A special thank you from our Community Charity Group and our prep students.

Term 3 Touch Typing Club – Before School. If you would like to learn to type but can’t make it to club, the program we use is Dance Mat Typing. Once you have searched this click on BBC bitesize.

Everyone is welcome! Last week we were nearly full, but so far have not turned anyone away.

Please remember your earphones.

We will be offering some optional accuracy testing next week for those kids that want to see how they are going with their touch typing.

The kids are doing so well and I am proud of them. Well done to Mr Coyle who is determined not to move up any levels until he has mastered the level he is working on.

A big thank you to all the kids that have been helping the new kids get started. All of the sessions were very busy this week.

Keep up the good work and remember to keep those fingers on the home row keys when you are using a key board.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.15 – 8.45 in the computer lab.

Karen Ridoutt

0412 004 644

SWIM SEASON-Don’t miss out BOOKINGS DATES: Monday 29 August - Friday 2 September

We are preparing for another fabulous season of swimming. Classes run from 3pm Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings from 9am we cater for all levels from beginner to advanced swimmer in a friendly, fun & caring environment. Our focus is to help each student reach their full potential and feel good about the goals they reach during the season. Students are taught in groups and are individually catered for. BOOKING SYSTEM: You will need to book in on the day you wish to have your lessons. E.g. if you want lessons on a Monday you will need to come and book on Monday 29 August. People wanting Wednesday lessons will need to come on Wednesday 31 August Friday swimmers will booking in on Friday 2 September. BOOKINGS ARE TAKEN ON THE GROUNDS OF NEW FARM STATE SCHOOL from 3pm the week of bookings. Monday 29 August – Friday 2 September 2016. Saturday bookings are open NOW! If you have any problem making it to booking week please contact me and I can pre-book you. Jo Keehan 0414 486 767

New Farm State School Amateur Swim Club

Term 4 Mondays 5.30 pm (Starting Monday 10 October 2016)

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE THAT SWIM CLUB DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY SWIMMING INSTRUCTION AND AN ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY THE KIDS AND SUPERVISE THEM.

IT IS A FUN BASED NIGHT WHERE THE CHILDREN ARE TIMED IN RACES AND AWARDED POINTS FOR SWIMMING AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEY MAKE ON THEIR BEST TIMES.

A PIZZA NIGHT IS HELD ON THE LAST MONDAY NIGHT OF TERM 4 AND ALL CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A TROPHY WITH THEIR POINTS TOTAL ENGRAVED.

FOR SWIMMING LESSONS PLEASE SEE JO KEEHAN 0414 486 767 FROM BIG FISH LITTLE FISH. HER DETAILS ARE IN THE NEWSLETTER as above.

New Farm State School – Swim Club .

Starts- Monday 10 October 2016.

MONDAY NIGHT TERM 4 SWIM CLUB SIGN ON:

Thursday 8th September 2.30 –3.30 pm near Hawthorne St gate

Payments can already be made on Flexi Schools.

Term 4 swim club is $30.

You may also come and see me at typing or banking.

Karen Ridoutt

0412 004 644

NEW FARM STATE SCHOOL

AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB 2016

REGISTRATION TIME:

Thursday 8th September 2.30-3.30pm near the gate entrance in Hawthorne St

FEE: $30 FOR TERM 4

Swim meets are held Monday nights 5.30pm in Terms 1& 4

First Meet for Term 4 is Monday 10th October

Other meet nights include: 24th Oct, 31st Oct, 7th Nov,

14th Nov, 21st Nov, 28th Nov. (7 meets)

Trophy and Pizza award night 5th Dec.

Note there is no club on Pupil Free Day 17 th Oct!

There are additional trophies and awards for the swimmers who consistently participated and have shown the greatest development during the year- not necessarily the fastest swimmers!

Registration forms will be emailed to all current members. If you are a new member you can collect a form from the School Office or we will have them at the registration near the Hawthorne St entrance on

• Thursday 8 th September 2:30-3:30pm

OR pick up a form from the school office, OR see Karen Ridoutt at school for a form. Payment may be made through Flexischools: www.flexischools.com.au (NFSS families only) or by cash to the school office.

Options for registration:

NEW FARM STATE SCHOOL FAMILIES:

1. Use online form to register: https://form.jotform.co/62378759448878

2. Come to sign on (see above) and pay by cash or pay through Flexischools

3. Collect sign on form from office and return to office with cash payment

OTHER SCHOOLS:

1. Online Jotform (link above) may be used or some forms will be left at Holy Spirit School office.

2. Payment can only be made by cash. Please leave at NFSS office, come to sign on afternoon or pay cash on the first swim meet night!

Children wishing to swim at the first meet Monday 10th October must be registered by Friday 7th October 5pm. Any registrations after this date will not be able to swim until the following week.

Any further questions please contact Karen Ridoutt at nfss.swimclub@hotmail.com or call 0412 004 644. We need helpers during swim meets so please indicate on the form how you may be able to assist.

We are looking forward to another great term of swim club.

SCHOOL BANKING

FRIDAYS from 8.30am to 9.00am OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY A T New Farm State School.

If you would like to choose a prize please do so be fore the first bell at 8.45am.

Great first week of banking with 87 Deposits. Pleas e remember that we cannot accept any foreign coins.

Please collect any unclaimed prizes.

If you have lost your Bank Book please see the coordinator they are easily replaced.

Please leave tokens in your bank book. These tokens cannot be shared with your siblings. Please contact our banking volunteers on a Friday if you have any questions regarding these tokens.

The Youth Saver account requires one deposit and no withdrawals in the month to earn the bonus interest.

Contact Karen Ridoutt (ridoutt@optusnet.com.au or 0412 004 644)

Jabiru Vacation Care

Take the fun challenge for the September holidays

Jabiru Kids is calling all kids to take the fun challenge for the September holidays. We’ll zoom

around on go-karts and see Peter Pan performed live at the Arts Theatre.

Plus activities include Pokemon challenges, a disco, Bollywood fun, a Mexican fiesta and a beach

party!

Jabiru Kids New Farm opens from 6.30am to 6pm over the holidays. We even serve breakfast!

The full program is available from Jabiru New Farm or online at www.jabiru.org.au

Jabiru vacation care is cheaper than you think, especially for people entitled to Child Care Benefit:

Call Jabiru’s admin team for a quote on 3269 0044.

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Rachel Kendrick Phone: 0478659237 | Email: rachel@intothelimelight.co.uk

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT