Term 4 Week 3 25/10/2019

A caring community of responsible life long learners Acting Principal: Mrs J Harvey Address: 146 Thulimbah School Road, Thulimbah QLD 4376 Ph: 07 4685 2270 Email: principal@thulimbahss.eq.edu.au Website: www.thulimbahss.eq.edu.au

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From the Principals Desk

We are at the end of week 3 already. This term is flying by, with no

sign of slowing down at all. On Monday, Mrs Gasparin and Ms Cook

attended our cluster moderation day. This was a great opportunity

to share an assessment piece that they have completed with other

teachers in the area. It is an opportunity to ensure we have

consistent marking with all other schools.

We are in the process of looking at possible destinations for our end

of year excursion. Generally this excursion is further afield and is an

exciting and fun-filled day that occurs towards the end of the term.

P-2 News

Thank you to all of the parents and special guests who were in

attendance for the P-2 performance of The Gruffalo last Friday. They

started learning the script last term and had a couple of run throughs

with action in the week leading up to the performance. I hope

everyone enjoyed the performance. We always like it when parents

are part of their learning.

While the weather has been warm we have been making the most of

this weather to do some of our lessons outside. From writing our

CVC or spelling words in the sand with sticks, to collecting materials

to represent numerals, the students have relished the fresh air and

outdoor environment to learn in.

Grillex Competition

Thulimbah State School has entered the Grillex School Makeover

competition where the school could win $10,000. To increase our

chances of winning this great prize we need as many votes as we can

get. This competition is open until November. We are looking to add

tables and chairs, benches and a drinking fountain to the front area

of the school, just outside the Happy Feet room to use as an outdoor

learning space, plus a space for families to gather and chat while

waiting for school pickup. A link has been shared on our school P&C

Facebook page and our School Facebook page as well.

Homework Club

Homework club will be on every Monday afternoon for the rest of

this term. Lyndell Brown, from Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre

will be running this club with the support of parents who attend with

their children. It is a great opportunity to work through yours childs’

homework together and get support from Lyndell if required. A light

afternoon tea will be provided for the students before they

commence. Homework club will run from 3-4pm. If your child has

completed their homework before 4pm you are welcome to leave at

an earlier time. Due to Lyndell being the only adult person there, it is

a requirement that parents stay as well to help support their

children. Please inform the school if you intend to take part in their

homework club via responding to the Facebook event, letting Mrs

Harvey know or by sending a text to the school.

Date Claimers Nov 5-6 Swimming Lessons Nov 14-15 Extended Learning Nov 22 Prep Transition Dec 5 Swimming Carnival

PLEASE ENSURE STUDENTS ARE

COLLECTED AT 3PM

Water Collection

Today each family was given another lot of water to take home and

use. We will have another couple of collection afternoons before

the end of the year as well. If you are needing more drinking water

before our deliveries then please contact H2O Central, Granite belt

Drought Assist, and they will be able to help you out. They are

located at 2 Walsh Drive.

Swimming

If you have yet to return your swimming permission note then

please do so by Monday. Students will be transported to WIRAC in

Warwick, on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November. A reminder

will be send home on Monday 4th with what your child should have

with them for the day.

Ready Reading Program

Next Tuesday or Wednesday the P-2 teacher aides will be attending

a Ready Reading Program. This is to provide strategies to assist

students who are in the beginning stages of reading. Mrs Harvey will

be attending a session for educators on Tuesday afternoon as well.

With reading still our whole school priority we are always looking for

ways to upskill staff in this area.

P&C News

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

The students voted and it was decided that we would hold a disco

on Friday 8th November from 5-7pm.

While the students are dancing the evening away it is a great

opportunity for the families to catch up and have a chat. This is

great for the health and wellbeing of all. A dinner will be available to

purchase also. Please keep an eye out for further information next

week.

Drought Assistance

Vinnies can assist families impacted by drought and/or bush-fire for

example by filling their water tanks, providing food or other

necessaries, paying education expenses (shoes, uniforms etc.).

Anyone in need should contact our confidential and respectful

service by contacting the following:

Carmel Mahoney 46811134, Mike Bathersby 46811257, or the

Vinnies Shop (Creek Street) 46811996.

Jodie Harvey

Acting Principal

3 - 6 News

Another busy week has flown by. I hope the students enjoyed their

Pupil Free Day on Monday. There was moderation for teachers at

the State School on Monday. We have walked away with a clearer

picture of the expectations of assessment across the Granite Belt.

We continue to look at our History units and Technology units this

week. Our Maths rotations started again with the focus on Chance

and Probability.

We have continued to work on our Poetry this term. Today we had

some creative and enthusiastic presentations this morning of the

poetry recitals. Some of our Year 3 students, Kiara and Madison

were extremely brave and expressive in their recital. Macy and

Matty T recited a very challenging poem in front of the whole class

which was entertaining!

We have looked at adding alliteration and similes in our poetry

writing. Here are some examples below:

Poetry

The mean man at

Like a slithering snake

With his best mate.

Sofia - year 4

The beautiful big birds washed themselves

Like elves with sparkling spell.

Ashton - Year 4

Happy World Teacher’s Day!

Mrs Cook

Happy World Teachers Day

A poem by Mrs B