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

From the Principal’s Desk

WoodLinks Newsletter 07 August 0 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

15th August

Yr 3 Street Science Incursion

15th—20th August

BOOK FAIR — Library

8:35 until 9:00am

3:00 until 3:30pm

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

Writing Our school is well and truly rolling up its sleeves in terms of our work with the teaching of writing. Reading will always be one of the cornerstones of our work, for as the saying goes, “If you can read, you will succeed.” However, writing is close behind in terms of importance for the learning of our students and it is a skill, that when used well, can open many doors. Our staff members are working on understanding how students write, the best ways to enhance the development of student writing and ways to empower students to improve their work. It is exciting and enriching work. Dogs As a companion to 2 canines and a dog trainer in a previous life, I appreciate the joy and companionship that our furry friends bring. However, some of our students have allergies to dog hair and some a quite frightened by dogs, even if they are well-meaning. When we utilise a dog during school time for school programs, there are many processes that we put in place to minimise risk and to consider the wellbeing of the dog itself. As a member of the school community, I would appreciate your understanding of these circumstances by not having your dog near the school. This just removes some discomfort from the lives of our people. Life Last week I shared with you the thinking from an article called “Twelve Priorities for a Great Year”, written by Daniel Stamp. He encouraged the reader to imagine their life as a game in which they are juggling six balls in the air - Work - Family - Health - Friends - Spirit – Learning. He stated that the work ball is the only one made of rubber. If you drop it, it will usually bounce back. But the other five balls are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it might be irrevocably marked, damaged or shattered. He encouraged the reader to make 'the balanced life' a priority. He shared 12 thought starters to help you kick off the year. Here’s the last 6: 7. Take Risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don't be afraid to

encounter risks. 8. Love. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it

too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find.

9. Slow Down. Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.

10. Appreciate Others. Don't forget that a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

11. Learn. Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.

12. Be Aware of Your Time and Words. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved.

Have a great (and bravely balanced) fortnight.

GREG NOBLE

Acting Principal

Only Our Best, Everyone, Everyday

As a companion to 2 canines and a dog trainer in a previous life, I appreciate the joy and companionship that our furry friends bring. However, some of our students have allergies to dog hair and some are quite

meaning. When we utilise a dog during school time for school programs, there are many processes that we put in place to minimise risk and to consider the wellbeing of

As a member of our school community, I would appreciate your understanding of these circumstances by

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

WOODLINKS SUPER READERS

PBL NEWS

WoodLinks Newsletter 07 August 2019

We have now learnt about four of our WoodLinks Heroes! Most recently we learnt about the famous author,

JK Rowling. We investigated how she has used a growth mindset to overcome challenges and have a successful

career. Students learnt that at first, JK Rowling was turned away by twelve different publishers before she finally

published the first of the Harry Potter books.

Encourage your kids to take risks this week and practice using their resilience skills. Using a growth mindset can

be fun and help all of us achieve great things!

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL

Only Our Best, Everyday, Everyone



NEWS FROM THE YEAR 4 COHORT

SAKG NEWS

P&C NEWS

It has been a great start to the term in Year 4! We have been working hard in the classroom and learning so

many new things!

In English, we are exploring quest novels through the text Rowan of Rin. In this novel, the main character

Rowan faces a range of challenges which test his courage and strength. He learns to be brave through his trials

and never give up. We think this reflects an amazing Growth Mindset and encourages us to do the same. If

you’re at the front office, check out our Rowan of Rin foyer display to see the wonderful things we have been

learning!

In Mathematics, we are exploring all things FRACTIONS. Our brains have been buzzing as we learn about

proper, improper and mixed fractions, how to find equivalent fractions and even how to show fractions on a

number line. We are also continuing to expand our knowledge of multiplication and division and becoming

number fact whizzes!

In Science, we are investigating natural and processed materials. We have learned that materials have physical

properties that suit a particular purpose. Can you imagine if a pan was made from chocolate or a shirt made of

wood? We’ve enjoyed learning about the ways science helps us understand the world in new ways.

Have an amazing week!

Ashley McMillan

4C Teacher

The WoodLinks Kitchen Garden Program is back in business.

Year 5’s enjoying some time in the kitchen this week.

WoodLinks P&C would like to thank the following people and businesses for their

support of our recent Raffle. Their contributions along with everyone who purchased a

ticket assisted in the raising of over $1220.

CALTEX REDBANK PLAINS IPSWICH TRAIN MUSEUM

BOOST JUICE REDBANK PLAINS VENTIA

KRISPY KREME REDBANK PLAINS GOODNA RSL

KYLIE KADIR—LORRAINE LEA LINEN WOOLWORTHS COLLINGWOOD PARK

COLES TOWN SQUARE ZARRAFFAS REDBANK PLAINS

REDBANK PLAZA CENTRE MANAGEMENT

EMILY MARIE CARSON—TUPPERWARE CONSULTANT

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MUSIC NEWS


Congratulations to Maisy and Emily for performing in the Australian String Teachers’ Music festival on the

weekend. These two students travelled to Brisbane and performed with a piano and each received a lovely

report on their playing along with a trophy. Well done girls!

The process for choosing our next group of strings players have begun with an aural test currently being

conducted in the Year 2 classroom music program. This is the first step in choosing the 17 students that will

have the chance to participate in our school strings program. At the completion of this testing, I will be sending

home a letter offering year 2 students the opportunity to learn a violin, viola, cello or double bass. Those

students wishing to learn will be ranked in order of merit from the aural test and be offered a school

instrument for Year 3. The only year that students are permitted to begin a string instrument is in Year 3. The

band program for students wishing to learn a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument will commence in

Year 4. Students are only able to join one program- either strings or band. More information will follow for

students who are successful in obtaining a position in this highly competitive program. Regards,

Teena Sullivan

(Strings Teacher)

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Vicki Caldow

PRINCIPAL

Only Our Best, Everyday, Everyone



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 to their Classroom teachers, which will then be placed into the

classroom’s 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 student’s absence - do not include any emoji 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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