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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.
Kay Bradley
Squid Game
Last year, Mr Fenton organised a parent session with cyber safety expert Brett Lee. One of his recommendations was the website Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/) which gives up to date information on how appropriate various media is for children.
After seeing a number of students, including year 1 and 2 students, playing ‘Squid Game’ I have used this resource to review this Netflix show. ‘Squid Game’ is trending at the moment and has a high level of violence where characters are systematically tortured and killed for the pleasure of a game master. It has themes of gambling, sex and threats of sexual violence. This show is rated by Common Sense Media as +16 years.
I would urge parents to be mindful of the content of this show and how appropriate the themes are for young children.
Judy Loudon
Swimming and Dance
Specialist Programs of Swimming and Dance have commenced. Our students are very fortunate to have skilled teachers in both of these specialty Learning Areas. Here are some photos of the Dance and Swimming Programs in action.
Kindy Visit
On Tuesday 12th October we had a visit from the Kindergarten Educator Little Ducks Fortitude Valley, Souter. This is part of the work of our Early Years Network. Souter enjoyed visiting classes to see how we do transitions, Read Write Inc, writing, Dance, eating and play. She was amazed to see the growth of students she remembers from Kindergarten. During week 9, the Prep Teachers will be visiting Little Ducks to observe the Kindergarten program and consider further strategies for our transition to Prep supports. This Early Years Network is also organising a free parent session on Mental Health and Wellbeing, presented by our own Guidance Officer Jo Minto, on Thursday 28th October. See the flier attached to this newsletter for further information.
2022 Prep Open Morning
On Thursday 14th October we held our Prep Open Play Morning. It was attended by approximately 70 children. Our future Prep students had the opportunity to do construction, draw, cut and paste, play, meet our Prep staff and make some new friends. Our future Prep parents had the opportunity to meet each other, find out some information about Jabiru, and have an hour to themselves. Welcome to our wonderful school community new students and parents!
Term 4 Week 2 Focus: Be safe and responsible in the pool area
| Class | Student Name |
| Prep B | Sheena |
| Prep E | Hendrix |
| Prep M | Grace |
| Prep P | Niko |
| 1D | Heidi |
| 1H | Shayla |
| 1S | Nolan |
| 2F | Jack |
| 2M | Benedict |
| 2R | Benjamin |
| 2S | Nina |
| 3B | Aria |
| 3D | Holly |
| 3T | Oscar |
| 3/4A | Ellie |
| 4C | Declan |
| 4C | Olive |
| 5H | Elonna |
| 6B | Isla |
| 6L | Hugh |
| 6Z | Nina |
Term 4 Week 2 Classroom Awards
| Class | Student Name | Reason |
| Prep B | Jacob | For your wonderful reading, including the use of some expression. Reach for the stars Jacob! |
| Prep E | Zac | For being a focused and conscientious learner. You are a fabulous role model to your peers Zac! Super effort. |
| Prep M | Xavier | For being a 'Role Model' student this week Xavier. Your focus and determination is out of this world! |
| Prep P | Olive | For your wonderful progress with writing stories and letters. Awesome work Olive! |
| 1D | Zo'el | For consistently being a respectful and engaged learner. Well done, Zo'el! |
| 1H | Ezra | For consistently showing persistence and aiming high with all learning tasks. |
| 1S | Orson | For great maths thinking |
| 2F | Vinze | For making a positive contribution to your new group. Keep up the great work Vinze! |
| 2M | Jacqueline | For contributing some relevant ideas during classroom discussions, tremendous start to term 4 Jacqui! |
| 2R | Portia | For making positive contributions during our GPR and Grammar discussions |
| 2S | Mina | For your constant effort and positivity during class! Keep it up, Mina! |
| 3B | Lolita | For making insightful and thoughtful contributions to classroom discussions. Great work, Lolita! |
| 3D | Dominic | For consistently showing enthusiasm and diligence towards your learning. Keep it up Dom! |
| 3/4A | Sienna | For her persistent and engaging attitude to learning. Great Work Sienna! |
| 4C | Amelie | For a wonderfully focussed start to Term 4. Great effort Amelie! |
| 4G | Jessica | For always trying your best and asking for help when you need it. Well done Jess! |
| 5H | Brayden | For attentive listening and contributing to productive classroom discussions, tremendous start to term 4! |
| 6B | Giammarco | For arriving to class on time ready to start learning |
| 6Z | Kalden | For meeting mathematical challenges with great results |
| LEADERSHIP AWARD: | ||
| 6Z | Maia | For fulfilling their responsibilities, as part of the Kookie team, with vigour and enthusiasm |
| 6Z | Sasha | For fulfilling their responsibilities, as part of the Kookie team, with vigour and enthusiasm |
| 6Z | Zara | For fulfilling their responsibilities, as part of the Kookie team, with vigour and enthusiasm |
| 6Z | Nerea | For fulfilling their responsibilities, as part of the Kookie team, with vigour and enthusiasm |
For more information or if you would like to help out or donate items to the bake stall please click 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.
Cookie Dough Fundraising:
Coming home this week will be information regarding an upcoming fundraiser coordinated by the P&C.
Billy G’s is an Australian family owned and operated business. There are ten (10) dough-licious flavours including their popular Choc Chunk and NESTLE® SMARTIES® cookie dough. There is even a cheese flavoured Doggie Dough for your special fury family members! The cookie dough is only available through fundraising and is not sold in stores, so stock up!
For more information please visit www.cookiedough.com.au
A letter from the P&C will be sent out on Friday clarifying the procedures for this.
Your child, our student. One team.
We all deserve respectful, safe and non-violent environments, so aggression and harassment of any kind—physical, verbal or otherwise—isn't acceptable.
When you interact with school staff, remember we're all on the same team to support your child. We all have your child's best interests at heart, and the best way to achieve a positive learning experience is to work together.
Safe and respectful school communities campaign
The department launched the Safe and respectful school communities campaign with videos and resources to highlight occupational violence in schools and encourage positive communication and collaboration between parents, carers and schools.
Schools are not only learning places, but workplaces where school staff have the right to feel safe and respected. This campaign outlines the importance of safe and respectful partnerships between parents, carers and school staff.
It’s important to remember we’re all on the same team and by working together, we can all contribute to positive student outcomes.
The Safe and respectful school communities campaign commenced in 2021 and is aimed at Queensland parents and carers of primary and secondary school aged children.
