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D A T E C L A I M E R S :

From the Principal’s Desk

WoodLinks Newsletter 26 June 2019

Only Our Best,

Everyone,

Everyday

STATE SCHOOL

WOODLINKS

Only Our Best, Everyone, Everyday

ASSEMBLY

Every Mon 2.15pm YR 3-6

Every Fri 9.00an 1—2

Fri 28th June

Last day of term 2

Mon 15th July

Term 3 Commences

Playgroup in the Hall

Tue and Thur 9:00am

Little Learners in the Hall

Every Monday 9-10.30

2019 Uniform Shop Hours

Mondays 8.15—9am

Wednesdays 3.10—3.45pm

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

GREG NOBLE

Acting Principal


To all the families and friends of WoodLinks State School

It is my absolute pleasure to join you next semester as the Acting Principal of

this fabulous school.

I am married to the beautiful Helen and we have two adult children. As a

person, I enjoy off-road cycling, drive a hot rod, spend time with our canine

companions, am a Brisbane Broncos/ Ipswich Jets fan, write poetry and write

reviews on music releases and concerts. If I have a mantra, it’s that we should

change the world for the better, one deliberate act at a time.

I have been a teacher for 33 years and a principal for the last 26 of those. I

have been fortunate to have worked in Brisbane, the Brisbane Valley, far

north Queensland and western Queensland. This time has taught me that we

don’t build cars and we don’t make paint: we are just people working with people and that relationships are all we have.

I look forward to walking alongside you on the journey that will be the next 6

months.

Regards

Greg

As we approach holidays I would like to thank every family for their ongoing

support of the school and of myself during my time at WoodLinks. I have felt

very privileged to have been welcomed into the school and to be able to

learn more about your wonderful children. I would like to welcome Greg

Noble as the incoming Principal and acknowledge his experience and

expertise.

Naomi Meerwald

Acting Principal


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S c h o o l B a n k i n g

WOODLINKS SUPER READERS


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EAL/D Teacher Aide Position

An opportunity has arisen for an English as an Additional Language or Dialect Teacher

Aide at WoodLinks SS. The position is for 10.5 hours per week, starting in Term 3. The

contract is initially for 3 weeks only, but with the possibility of extension. Qualifications

in ESL, or experience in working with students who have a second language will be an

advantage.

To be considered for this position, forward your application along with your CV to

Matthew King, Head of Special Education Services, email [email protected] or to

the WoodLinks front office.

HPE NEWS


Regional Athletics Carnival

The Regional Athletics Carnival was held last week on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th June. The

Carnival was held at QSAC, Nathan and WoodLinks had five students represent the school and the

Comets District. Congratulations to Tyrell 5B, Demelza 5A, Lisa-Maree 5A, Chandra 6C and

Allira 6C who attended and demonstrated the WoodLinks value of “Only our best, Everyone,

Everyday”. A special mention goes to Lisa-Maree for finishing third in her 200m race and to Allira for

finishing first in shot put and third in discus. Both girls will now be competing in the Athletics State

Title even at QSAC early next term.

Fantastic effort girls!

“Never give up, never give in, and when the upper hand is ours, may we have the ability to

handle the win with the dignity that we absorbed the loss.”

Doug Williams

Mr Artates

HPE Teacher

mailto:[email protected]

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL

Only Our Best, Everyday, Everyone


WoodLinks Newsletter 26June 2019

Do you struggle to find the funds for Excursions / Incursions / SRS?

Do you receive Centrelink Payments?

If so: are you aware that you can set up a deduction from your Centrelink fortnightly payments to

come to the school? If you are interested in finding out more or how to set up this deduction please

come into the office. We are also awaiting discussion with the P&C to see if it can include Uniforms

and book packs (obviously a credit amount would be required before being able to use these funds

for this).

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ADMIN/FINANCE NEWS

School Banking day for WoodLinks is Wednesday - so ensure your child’s bank books

are handed into their Classroom teachers which will then be placed into the

classrooms silver satchel.

Please ensure that you have completed both the banking slip and deposit stub and

have included the student number. If you have made 10 deposits remember you are

eligible to claim a reward. Rewards can only be claimed once a term.

If you would like to sign up for school banking or find our more information go to the

website shown above.

SCHOOL BANKING

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A b s e n c e L i n e

Remember if your child is going to be away please call the

Absence Line: 3381 4688

and leave a message stating child's name / class / and brief reason.

(ie—sick/doctors appointment etc)

a reason MUST be left or the absence will be recorded as

UNEXPLAINED


U n i f o r m S h o p

Admin News

SMS Notification

If your child is away from school for an unexplained reason, you will receive an SMS notifying you. Please ensure you

reply back (before 3pm) to the message with a reason for the students absence do not include any emoji's or pictures

as these cannot be read. Do not reply to the SMS after 3pm, you will be required to contact the school the next day or

send in a note about the absence. If you can’t return the SMS you must phone the school with a valid reason.

Remember that if your child is not in class by 9am when the rolls are marked, they are required to obtain a late slip

from the office. Without this they will be marked as absent and you will receive an SMS.

Please only reply to sms that are sent to you. DO NOT use this number for any other messages or to put in

future absences.

Monday 8.15 - 9.00am and Wednesday 3.10 - 3.30pm

We now have EFTPOS facilities available in the Uniform shop.

Can you help out in the uniform shop? If so, please see Melissa in the uniform shop.

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Dear Families,

We been given the opportunity to move to the hall due to our increase in

bookings. Over the next couple of weeks we will be preparing for our move

which the children are all excited for. Within this move we will be changing

the way we program, making it more inviting and informative for all parents

to be able to see what we have planned for the term. This program will be

displayed in the parent area at the service, we’d love to hear your feedback

come term 3.

Our relaunch day will be Term 3 Day one. We will also be holding a sausage

sizzle for the families at the school in the afternoon to come look at our new

space, to ask any question and to provide any feedback.

Love for you all to come along come Term 3 Day one

Kindest Regards,

Camp Australia Woodlinks

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