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WAVELL HEIGHTS STATE SCHOOL: Newsletter

27 February 2019 Our Vision:

Every Student Matters

2019 School Improvement Agenda To improve student outcomes in reading and writing by using feedback and student goal setting.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Carers, School Leaders Investiture Recently, we held our Investiture parade with our special guests Dr Anthony Lynham, State Member for Stafford and Mrs Christina Smeed, Deputy Principal from Wavell State High School assisting with the badge presentations. Congratulations to our Students Leaders and Student Councillors who have been successful in gaining a postion. Thank you to the P&C for providing morning tea for the parents and special guests as well as providing special hats for our school leaders.

School Captains: Alexis, Eliza, Lacey, and Mokhtar Arts Captains: Reese and Sienna Library Captains: Cetima and Tesh Japanese Captains: Mei Mei and Phu Phu Bribie Captains: Kaeden and Tai Moreton Captains: Ava and Jonathan Stradbroke Captains: Gabriela and Keira School Councillors Year 3: Euan, Sienna, Taleena, Miller, Sam, Lachlan Year 4: Emily, Isaiah, Kanara-Lee, Tylah, Tobi Year 5: Chelsea, Mostyn, Alexia, Shah, Leah, Matthew Year 6: Charlotte, Solomon, Jasmine, Thomas, Sharmaine, Jinwoo. NAIDOC meeting We are holding a meeting on Thursday 28 February (tomorrow) from 3:15pm – 4:00pm in the library to discuss our NAIDOC Week activities in term 2. All parents are welcome along to assist with the planning of this event.

Principal’s Conference Yesterday and today I attended the State Principal’s Conference led by the Department of Education Director General Tony Cook. The theme of this year’s conference was Thinking Schools – Better World. The Principal Conference invites all Queensland state school principals to come together and consider, the challenges and growth for our school and schools throughout the state. The conference has given me a chance to learn from experts both from Australia and abroad and to work with my colleagues. These two days have given me an opportunity to reflect on our school and the direction we have chosen and build on our plan for ongoing improvement and success. Attendance At Wavell Heights State School, we want our students to come to school as often as they can. Our target for attendance is 95%. Congratulations to Prep A, Prep B, 2C, 3B, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 6A, 6B and 6C who all reached our target. All our other classes were between 90% - 95%. This is a great start to the year with so many students attending regularly. The class with the highest attendance at the end of the term will get the pizza party from Pizza Capers at Wavell Heights. Regards, Graham Rickuss


2019 Calendar

February 2019

28 NAIDOC Meeting 3:15pm in the library

March 2019 1 Parade run by 4A

1 City District Rugby League Trials

1 City District Netball Trials

5 Prep Activity – Wildlife Rangers

8 Parade run by 2A

8 Soccer Trials boys and girls

12 P and C Meeting starting at 6pm in the library.

15 Parade run by 1C

19

Student Council ‘Ugly’ Free Dress Day (Gold Coin Donation) See Details below

20 UQ Hearing Tests for Prep Students

21 UQ Hearing Tests for Prep Students

22

Harmony Day community breakfast (from 7:30am) and parade from 9:00am

26 Parent Teacher Interviews

27 Parent Teacher Interviews

29 Parade run by 6C April 2019

4

School Cross Country Carnival 9am 3 – 6 at Burnie Brae 2pm Prep – 2 on oval

5 Easter Hat Parade 5 Last Day of Term 1 23 First Day of Term 2

23 Athletics Carnival Year 3 to year 6

24 Athletics Carnival Prep to year 6

25 ANZAC Day public holiday

26

School ANZAC Day Observance Ceremony starting at 9am in the hall.

May 2019 3 Parade run by 2B

From the Deputy Principal Attendance at School We are concerned about the number of students who are arriving late. Arriving late into class even if it is only a few minutes late can be disruptive to the class and unsettling for the student. The first bell is 8.45am which is when students collect their bags in the hall area and make their way to class. When the second bell rings at 8.50am students are ready to begin lessons and the roll is marked. Students who arrive after this time are to go to the office accompanied by their parent to receive a late slip. If pick up arrangements for your child at the end of the day change due to an emergency we ask that you phone the school by 2.00pm at the latest to have the message passed on. This will ensure that the office staff have sufficient time to inform your child. Afternoon pick up arrangements should be communicated to your child before they leave for school to avoid unnecessary calls to the office in the afternoon. Reminders at Parade Last Friday students were given the following reminders:

• Improved behaviour is required from some students as they wait in the hall before school. Contact will be made with Parents/Carers of students who are repeating causing disruption and ignoring school rules.

• Incidents of rough play and injuries that occur during playtime must be reported to the school staff on duty. It is important that we are informed of inappropriate behaviour, and also that first aid is provided if needed.

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Your support in discussing and reinforcing these expectations with your child/ren is appreciated. Community Breakfast & Harmony Day Our Community Breakfast and Harmony Day activities will take place on Friday March 22 . The breakfast will commence from 7.30am. This will be followed by our Harmony Day Parade.

• Students are encouraged to wear a range or their national dress on the day.

• Each year level will take part in a Harmony Day related parade item.

• A Gold Coin donation for the breakfast will be collected on the day.

If you are able to help with setting up or serving at the breakfast please email [email protected] Regards, Edna Galea

6B shared with the parade the importance of showing RESPECT, being able to NEGOTIATE, having and demonstrating TRUST, showing ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT and EMPATHY, and being able to LISTEN. When one of these building blocks is missing, relationships are not effective and conflict can arise. A very important message. Thank you to 6B and Mrs Lindley.


Merit Awards

Congratulations to the following students that received a certificate on parade.

Parade 22 February Tyler Prep A Amber Prep B Isla Prep C Inayat 1B Olivia 1C Hudson 2A Zekie 2B Yovel 2C Kalliope 3A Thomas 3B Farouk 3C Liam 4B Sade 4C Lucas 5B Matthew 5C Zane 6C Prep B Library 4C Arts

Curriculum at Wavell Heights SS

Supporting your child’s learning. Our school vision is Every Student Matters

Homework is underway for Term 1. Class Teachers have communicated the year level expectations in the Term 1 Curriculum Newsletter and at the Parent Information Session. We recognise the value of homework from an early age but also have an understanding that there must be a balance with other outside of school activities such as, sport, involvement in The Arts, and playtime. Good communication between home and school will ensure that your child’s learning is optimised. Homework is a valuable link between school and home. Please make contact with your child’s teacher if there is a problem with the level of homework or an issue around having it completed by the return date. At Wavell Heights SS, our homework policy is to:

• Revise, practise and reinforce work done at school. • Prepare and collect materials to be used in class. • Provide opportunities for parents to support their children’s learning. • Provide additional opportunities to develop skills essential for secondary

school and later life such as reading for pleasure, reading the newspaper, reading for research and using digital technologies.

Please find below a year level guide for homework time and activities. Sending home, return times and activities may vary across classes.

Regards, Edna Galea

Resources: Department of Education (additional reading) https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculums/Documents/homework.pdf

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Phonics www.readingrockets.org

http://jollylearning.co.uk/


Behaviour at Wavell Heights SS HIGH FIVE PROGRAM

What is High Five? It is an effective strategy to develop problem–solving strategies for our students. As a whole school approach it can also help to reduce bullying. It is a 5 step problem solving strategy that can be used in the classroom, in the playground and for perceived bullying incidents. How we implement High Five:

The High Five program is implemented throughout the year in each classroom to reinforce the strategies for students to use. All steps are modelled and taught through role play. High Five charts are visible in all classrooms and throughout the school and staff refer to it when reflecting on how students handled a difficult situation with another student.

In weeks 5 and 6 we will introduce the High 5 approach to all students in classrooms. We will then unpack, discuss and model the Ignore and Talk Friendly strategies.

You can help us at home by speaking with your children about the High 5 and how they can use them at school.

Arts News

Students in Prep – Year 4 have enjoyed starting Dance lessons with Mrs Fox. We have been learning how to use locomotor and non-locomotor movements in our dances, as well as where and why people from all the world over dance. Mrs Fox

Library News

For the next two weeks we will be celebrating the f abulous works of Dr Seuss.

Dr. Seuss Week is your chance to make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, hear a Who with Horton, count the red and blue fish, help the Grinch see the error of his ways, and listen to Sam I Am’s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham.

• Monday – Fox in Socks - wear your craziest socks • Wacky Wednesday – wear something wacky! Crazy shoelaces, fancy ribbons, a funny badge, a bow tie • Friday – Cat in the Hat – wear your favourite hat or transform your school hat – must be sunsafe.

STEM projects Please return your monster sun shelter to the LIBRARY by the end of the week. Thank you to those families that participated in our first STEM project. We will have our next challenge commencing shortly. Borrowing Students who miss their class borrowing day can visit the library to borrow in the morning before school or on a Wednesday afternoon. If you have any library questions I can be contacted on [email protected]

Mrs Fall


Student Council News

• Come dressed in your ugliest clothing! This could be an ugly shirt, pair of shorts, a

skirt...or simply mismatch items of clothing to make an ugly outfit! The choice is

yours!

• Gold coin donation will be collected in the classroom.

*Students must wear the school hat and enclosed shoes.

* ‘Ugly free-dress’ must be sun-safe and appropriate for school (no singlet or midriff tops).

We are fundraising for a student council project.

Homework Club News Wavell Heights State School Homework Club is on again in 2019. The club supports students in Years 1 – 6 with their homework and reading. In 2019 WHSS Homework Club will be offered on Tuesday afternoons in weeks 4 – 8 of Term 1 and weeks 3 – 8 in the remaining terms. It will be conducted in the school Library from 3.05pm and finishes promptly are 4.00pm.

Space is limited and registration each term will be accepted on a “first in first served” basis. To register your child/ren for Term 1 please email Miss Marlene Reed [email protected]

Alternatively you can return the below expression of interest slip and place it in the WHSS Homework Club Box in the foyer of Administration.

Regards Marlene Reed

I _________________________________________________ would like to register

______________________________________ in Year/s ____________________ for Wavell Heights State

School Homework Club in Term 1.

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General News

Vacancy- Casual School Crossing Supervisors

There are additional positions for Casual School Crossing Supervisors at Wavell Heights State School due to the opening of the crossing area on Burradoo Street.

Some pre-employment conditions apply. You are required for roster five days per week in all weather conditions, 1 hour 15 minutes per day on a rostered basis.

Pay Rate $28.18 per hour. Applications are available from the School Administration.

P and C Update We have been working on the events that we will be holding this year, we cannot run these without your help so please let us know if you are able to assist in any way. We have a Facebook page you can follow us and keep up to date with the latest news https://www.facebook.com/Wavell-Heights-State-School-PC-Association-178545506101338/

Uniform shop Come see us Monday 2.45-3.30 other times by appointment. You can contact us at [email protected] or through the office. We can make an appointment time after hours and weekends. You can order through www.quickcliq.com.au and orders will be sent to students in class on a Monday. The tuckshop is not to be used to purchase uniforms through without prior arrangement, we do not have the volunteers or staff to run the tuckshop and do uniform sales. Current stock levels can be viewed on www.quickcliq.com.au or on the uniform shop whiteboard. We currently have no stock of the following items:

Size Style Due date for new stock 8 Unisex Shorts March 16 Boys Everyday Shirt End February 14 Girls Everyday Shirt End February Stradbroke Hats Early May

Schools Hats We have an extremely limited supply of school hats only a few Moreton and Bribie hats left. We have ordered additional hats but they are not due until the early May. In the meantime royal blue hats can be purchased from shops such as Best and Less, Lowes and Target. Thanks for your understanding. Second hand uniforms As your children grows out of their uniforms and you do not wish to sell them we will happily take good condition uniforms. Please bring your uniforms to the uniform shop or drop into the box in the office foyer. Thank you. Tuckshop news We hope your children are enjoying the refreshed menu. We are having a challenge meeting demands for orders particularly on Fridays. If you can assist even for half an hour that would be appreciated. Please send us an email or pop in and see Tamara. We are friendly and would be excited to have the support. A reminder there are two ways to order online through www.quickcliq.com.au (Preferred) or orders can be made in the morning at the tuckshop. Wavell Wake Up Coffee Shop Exciting news. We have decided to keep the coffee shop open 8.15-until the end of parade on Friday’s this term! Coffee can be purchased in the covered area near the hall. Brekkie Buddies We have had a parent volunteer who is looking at re-establishing Brekkie Buddies in 2019. Please let us know if you can help at any time.


2019 Proposed Events and Activities TERM ONE Easter egg raffle - We would appreciate any donations Tuckshop meal deal day (cross country) Entertainment Books we are considering selling these. Harmony Day Breakfast TERM TWO Mother’s Day Raffle and stall Tuckshop meal deal day (Sports carnival) Winter concert catering NAIDOC morning tea Disco TERM THREE Father’s Day Stall Tuckshop meal deal day (EKKA 14/8) 5 cent challenge Musical catering TERM FOUR Christmas Raffle Graduation morning tea Tuckshop meal deal day (swimming carnival) Colour explosion fun run (week 5/6) In focus: 2019 President Aaron Wray Aaron and his wife Rachel have a daughter Abi in grade 2. Aaron has a long history with Wavell having attended both the State and High School many years ago. He lives locally. Aaron has some unusual hobbies including riding penny farthings, balloon twisting and is a keen swimmer. He was involved in the P&C in 2018 as Vice President. Aaron is committed to ensuring an open and transparent P&C that represents the school community and encourages feedback and input. You will often see him in the school and uniform shop on Mondays and he works the rest of the week. He really encourages you to get involved in any aspect of the P&C as we need a variety of skills and people supporting the P&C and school.

P&C meeting Schedule for 2019 12 March 2019 14 May 2019 11 June 2019 13 August 2019 10 September 2019 15 October 2019 19 November 2019 11 February 2020 Annual General Meeting

Thanks for your support. Aaron, Allison and Amanda [email protected]