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IMPORTANT NOTICES
What if my child is unwell?
Any child who is showing signs of illness or feeling unwell, must stay at home.
If a child is showing signs of illness at school, the school will contact the parent or carer to collect the child.
Carmel McGrath
2022 Prep Classroom Visit
This Thursday 14th October our 2022 preppies will be visiting our school and meeting the Prep Teachers and Teacher Aides. Below is a brief outline of the procedures
9:00am
- Staff meet parents and children arriving outside the hall.
- Parents record their information at the sign on table.
- Children farewell parents and move to allocated area with staff.
- Staff escort children to their activities
9:15am Activities commence
10:10am Activities end. Booklets are distributed to the children to take home.
10:15am Children move to the hall veranda in their groups and await parents to collect.
2022 Student Leaders’ Selection Process
Over the next few weeks we will be selecting our 2022 School, House and Project Captains. The current Year 5 students are invited to participate in the process. Below is the outline of key dates. Role descriptions, timelines and nomination forms will be given to students and available on next weeks newsletter.
Summary of key dates:
Please note that specific dates for activities in weeks 4-7 will be given to staff and students but changes may need to be made due to unforeseen events in the day to day running of school.
Week 3
- Monday 18th October – Student leadership information disseminated to Year 5 students
- Wednesday 20th October – Assembly & Newsletter announcement about Leadership selection process
- Friday 22nd October 3pm – Nominations close
Week 4
- School and Vice-captain speeches and student voting (Year 3-5 only)
- Principal / Deputy interviews shortlisted students
- Principal announces the 2022 School and Vice Captains & Letters to parents
Week 5
- House captain speeches and student voting (Years 3-5 only)
- Principal / Deputy interviews shortlisted students
- Principal announces the 2022 House Captains & Letters to parents
Weeks 6 & 7
- Project Captain speeches and student voting (Years 3 – 5 only)
- Principal / Deputy interviews shortlisted students
- Principal announces the 2022 Project Group Captains & letter to parents
- At Assembly - 2022 School, House and Project Captains introduced to school
Instrumental Music extra-curricular
Thank you to Colin McIntyre for organising the performances for Term 4, including Musicfest (31 Oct) and Gala afternoon (21 Nov). Thank you also to Dan Quigley for his support and guidance with the school instrumental performances.
P&C meeting – Thursday 14 October 6-7pm – all welcome
Kay Bradley
City Cluster Leadership Project
This week, it was my pleasure to attend the City Cluster Leadership Showcase Event. Year 6 students from across our district have been working on a legacy project with teachers and high school mentors. Our students, led by Ms Zayn Al-Abidin, presented their project which will be a Kookaburra signpost for our new building. Our New Farm team shared their leadership journey, including the challenges they encountered. I’m very proud of the work they have done and would like to thank Ms Zayn Al-Abidin for her guidance with this project.
Oval Behaviour
Unfortunately, I have received another report from one of our neighbours, on Heal Street. A photograph has been sent to me of some of the obstacles, including rocks, that have been thrown over the fence hitting their glass doors. I have spoken to all our students at assembly and to all staff, including Jabiru, about increased supervision in this area. I would appreciate you reminding your child/children about how dangerous and disrespectful this type of behaviour is.
2022 BYO iPad Program
We are excited to inform families that in 2022 we are upgrading our BYO iPad program and inviting students from Years 3 to 6 to bring their iPad from home. Classroom teachers and I recently met with Parent Reps from Years 2 and 3 to unpack the program. With much enthusiasm we all look forward to progressing with the program.
We are inviting one parent/carer from each Year 2 or 3 student’s household to attend an information session in the hall on Tuesday the 26th of October at 6pm. In the session you will hear from school leaders, classroom teachers and students. You will also be provided with some hands-on opportunities to use our school iPads.
Please click the link below to register for the event.
Parent/Carer registration link
Between now and the 26th of October we will be upgrading our iPad Setup Guide and Information Booklet. JB-HiFi Education Solutions are also updating their portal to provide New Farm families access to cheaper iPads and accessories.
I look forward to seeing you on the night.
Dash Robots
Our Year 4 and 5 iAssistants have been busy learning about our latest school robots. Dash robots have smart and curious minds. Their personalities come alive with animations, sounds, and lights to engage student’s creativity. The robots come equipped with speakers, sensors, microphones, lights, and motors that allow students to explore the world of robotics in a creative and interactive way.
Nick Fenton,
Innovation Coach
To be respectful in the pool area, Kookie is waiting quietly until it is time for the lesson to begin.
Term 4 Week 1 Focus: Be safe in the Toilets
Term 4 Week 1 Classroom Awards
| Class | Student Name | Reason |
| Prep B | Poppy | Poppy is always looking for ways to help her teachers and her classmates. Thank you Poppy! |
| Prep E | Thomas | For a fantastic start to Term 4! You are an absolute star Thomas! Keep up the great work. |
| Prep M | Milly | For a wonderful first week at New Farm State School. You are a fantastic addition to Prep M Milly! |
| Prep P | Matis | For working hard and making super progress with reading and writing. Keep it up Matis! |
| 1D | Dimitri | For working hard to improve your handwriting. Great effort, Dimitri! |
| 1H | Lucy | For making great progress with using Fred Talk to spell words. |
| 1MS | Jax | For improved listening skills in whole class activities. |
| 2F | Aydin | For being respectful on Assembly, keep up it up! |
| 2M | Kit | For a creative and imaginative use of colour when creating a Science title page for Term 4. |
| 2R | Alex | For sharing your independent writing story in front of the whole class. |
| 2S | Cedric | For starting Term 4 with a positive and respectful attitude. Keep it up Cedric! |
| 3D | Jagger | For showing enthusiasm and diligence towards your learning this week. Fantastic effort Jagger, a great start to Term 4! |
| 3T | Elizabeth | For a greatstart to Term 4, keep up the great work Elizabeth. |
| 3/4A | Grace | For jumping straight into Term 4 with enthusiasm and positivity. Well Done Grace! |
| 4C | Gisele | For a wonderfully focussed start to Term 4. Great effort Gisele! |
| 4G | Emily | For being such a kind and caring classmate. A fabulous start to Term 4 Em! |
| 5B | Ari | For a great start back at New Farm State School. It is so lovely to have you back, Ari! |
| 5H | Amity-Rose | For always supporting her classmates and providing valuable insight during classroom disscussions |
| 6L | Xiah | For contributing in class discussons and providing great ideas. |
| 6Z | Sasha | For answering challenging maths problems accurately |
| LEADERSHIP AWARD: | ||
| 6L | Jamin | for showing intiative and volunteering to help Tony clean up a considerable amount of water in the hall. |
| 1D | Dash | for independently initiating support for his class peers |
Next meeting date: Join us tomorrow night, from 6pm for our next P&C meeting. We’ll talk swim club, World Teacher’s Day and other events, and donations to our garden project. Details here.
SPECIAL P&C MEETING: Tuesday 9th November 6pm-7pm. Covering 2022 Booklist and Student Resource Scheme (SRS) forms.
New Farm Swim Club: Announcing the start of our newly named Kingfishers swim club, starting soon! Find all the info including registration, parent sign-up form and club handbook on our P&C website.
