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.

Dance Extravaganza

Thank you to our Dance teachers and Mrs Loudon for organising this week’s end of term P-2 dance performance.  It is a wonderful showcase of their dance lessons for term 4 and a great fun event for our last week of school.  Thank you again to our marvellous dance instructors.

Staffing Update: Thank you and farewell to our staff who are leaving New Farm this year:  Ms Gardner (transfer), Mr Nash (transfer), Mrs Nav (leave 2023), Ms Dunne (transfer), and Ms Dorante (transfer).  We wish you all the best for your new appointments.  Welcome to incoming teachers Mr Jones, Ms Johnston, Ms Dixon and Ms Krohn.  All new teaching staff have visited New Farm and begun their induction and professional development sessions. 

2023 Class Allocations: Thank you to staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the complex task of reorganising students into their new classes., this has now been finalised.  Students will receive a teacher postcard package to bring home and most will meet their new teacher this week.  If the class teacher is unable to attend due to commitments at their current school, an opportunity will be available in the January Pupil Free Days. The Open Morning for families to attend is scheduled from 8am-9am only on  Friday 20 January 2023.

Year 6 Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to all students, we wish you all the best for secondary school.  Well done to special award recipients:

Principals award Tobias J, 

Leadership- Isaac D, Obi A 

Academic- Max G, Emma H

Citizenship- Alana K, Emile B

Music- Vivienne H

Cultural- Yiheng L, Amanda L

Sport- Matthew B

Teacher Achievement-Seigo T, Loreley U

Year 6 Final Roll Call

The last day of term 2022 is Friday 9 December.  As part of our Year 6 tradition, we hold a very special final roll call for our Year 6 Graduates.  Parents are very welcome.

• At 2:55 pm all classes assemble near A Block and around towards the Netball court. The students make a guard of honour for the Year 6 students. 
• Parents are welcome to join the fun.
• Our Year 6 students line up on the A Block veranda.
• At 2:59 pm the school counts down from 10 to 1 and then the old school bell is rung.
• Then Year 6 students walk down the stairs and through a full school community guard of honour. The students receive high 5's and lots of applause as students, staff and parents to celebrate their final departure from New Farm SS.

Important Dates and Events:

• LAST DAY – Friday 9 December 3pm
• 2023 Open School Session Friday 20 January 8am-9am.
• Uniform shop -

  Tuesday 17 January 2023               08:00am - 11:00am

  Wednesday 18 January 2023           08:00am - 11:00am

  Thursday 19 January 2023              08:00am - 11:00am.

  Pre-Loved Uniform Shop will be open January 2023. 

                  Tuesday 17 January 8am-10am

                 Wednesday 18 January 8am-10am

• 2023 First Day Monday 23 January 8:45am.

Kay Bradley 

Classes for 2023-

On the afternoon of Wednesday 7 December, currently enrolled, students will meet their 2023 teacher and class. They will have a short visit and return to their usual class.

Students who are absent and our Prep 2023 students will receive notification via email by Friday 9 December.

Forming class lists is complex and takes into account many factors including student voice. Present teachers are also consulted and the lists reviewed by them. 

Parent voice was gathered through an online form. This form was advertised in the newsletter throughout August, September and October. Any input given, has been considered, but is not guaranteed.

Our vision is to actively and responsibly pursue, promote and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment for all. Our school community has been working with the pillars of our strategic plan being-

• Curriculum
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Wellbeing

We have many superstars and champions within our school’s students, staff and families. Each term we celebrate the work done in each of these pillars. This work makes sure that our students have a life of choice rather than a life of chance. As this semester ends, we are formalising our acknowledgement of staff and students’ work in these pillars. So, let’s get the Champion Awards started……..

This staff member is nominated as an INNOVATION CHAMPION - Rachel Fletcher for their outstanding work in this field –

Mrs Fletcher has-

• Demonstrated innovative ideas and willingness to learn new skills and apply these in her classroom.

Congratulations Mrs Fletcher on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Staff Innovation Champion.

This student is nominated as an INOVATION CHAMPION for their outstanding work in this field-  Oliver M

Oliver has-

• Made a huge step by successfully using his iPad independently to demonstrate his learning and assessment.

Congratulations to Oliver on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Student Innovation Champion.

This staff member is nominated as an INCLUSION CHAMPIONfor their outstanding work in this field -Emma Kemph

Mrs Kemph has-

• Demonstrated her commitment to gifted education and helped us with the Quest and Mini Festivals

Congratulations Mrs Kemph on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Staff Inclusion Champion.

This student is nominated as an INCLUSION CHAMPION for their outstanding work in this field- Ava D 

Ava has-

• Welcomed new students and made sure that everyone has a friend in the playground.

Congratulations to Ava on being nominate as our Term 4 2022 Student Inclusion Champion.

This parent is nominated as a CURRICULUM CHAMPION for their outstanding work in this field-  Ms Louise Ware 

Louise has-

• Been around school helping heaps.

• She is always volunteering and happy to lend a hand

Congratulations to  Ms Ware on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Parent Curriculum Champion.

These staff members are nominated as WELLBEING CHAMPIONS for their outstanding work in this field. 

Miss McLeod has-

• Made a great effort with organising social events for our staff.

Mrs Keehan has-

• Made everyone she encounters feel welcome and respected. From kids in sick bay, to new parents at the school, from new staff members to kids in swimming lessons. Jo is an asset to the school

Congratulations Miss McLeod and Mrs Keehan on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Staff Wellbeing Champions.

PRESENTED BY MS LOUDON-

This staff member is nominated as a CURRICULUM CHAMPION for their outstanding work in this field. 

 Mrs Blackadder has-

• Ensured her units of work she develops aligns with the Australian Curriculum for both year levels in her composite class.
• Demonstrated a deep understanding and keen interest in the curriculum.
• Made valued contributions to the Curriculum Committee and has supported staff training in the teaching of Grammar.

Congratulations Mrs Blackadder on being nominated as our school’s Term 4 2022 Staff Curriculum Champion.

This student is nominated as a CURRICULUM CHAMPION for their outstanding work in this field-

 Emerson F has-

• Made a huge improvement in meeting the curriculum expectations. Emerson listens, asks clarifying questions, completes the work, checks his work against the expectations and always asks for feedback. His determination to do well is inspiring.

Congratulations to  Emerson Ford on being nominated as our Term 4 2022 Student Curriculum Champion.

P-2 and 2/3A Christmas Dance Concert 

What a great night was had by all at the Christmas Dance Concert! Thank you to Creative Dance Industries for continuing to provide high quality dance instruction to our students. Thank you to the teachers who attended the concert and helped guide their students along the way. Thank you to the tuckshop for providing the evening snacks. Thank you to the school community for coming out to celebrate this wonderful event.  

Curriculum 2023 

Our school has a Whole School Provision for Curriculum Assessment and Reporting. This is aligned with the Education Qld P-12 Curriculum Assessment and Reporting policy. Our teachers teach, assess and report against the Australian Curriculum to ensure that all aspects are covered throughout the student’s year level (P-6) or band (P-2, 3-4, 5-6).  

For all year levels English, Maths and Science will be taught, assessed and reported on each semester. The following Learning Areas will also be reported in 2023- 

• Prep-  

• Semester 1- Drama 
• Semester 2- HASS, Music, Health and Physical Education 

• Chinese, Technologies, Media Arts, Dance and Visual Arts will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 1- 

• Semester 1- Digital Technologies, Health 
• Semester 2- HASS, Media Arts, Music, Physical Education, Chinese 
• Design Technologies, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 2- 

• Semester 1- HASS, Design Technologies and Visual Art 
• Semester 2- HASS, Dance, Music, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Digital Technologies and Media Art will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 3- 

• Semester 1- HASS, Drama, Health and Physical Education 
• Semester 2- HASS, Design Technologies, Media Arts, Music, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Dance and Visual Art will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 4- 

• Semester 1- HASS, Dance, Health and Physical Education 

• Semester 2- Digital Technologies, Visual Art, Music, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Media Art will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 5- 

• Semester 1- HASS, Digital Technologies, Media Arts, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Semester 2- HASS, Drama, Music, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 

• Design Technologies, Dance and Visual Art will be taught but not reported on 

• Year 6-  

• Semester 1- HASS, Dance, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Semester 2- HASS, Design Technologies, Media Arts, Visual Art, Music, Health and Physical Education, Chinese 
• Drama will be taught but not reported on  

At the beginning of each term a Term Overview will be sent home via Schoolzine. This will detail the unit focus for the Term and any incursions/excursions. If you have any further questions about curriculum please contact Judy Loudon, Head of Department (Curriculum). 

Following the feedback we received from our previous survey, we have recalibrated the participation options for BYOD in 2023. Use the following link to view the information on these options.  

2023 BYOD Options: Parent Information and Survey

If your student will be absent from school on Day 1 - Monday 23 January 2023, we would request you advise the school in writing of your childs absence, reason and length of absence. 

The purpose of staffing enrolment collections is to count the number of students effectively enrolled in Queensland state schools for staff resourcing purposes. Principals submit this information at the beginning of the year through the Day 8 staffing enrolment collections. We are required to count the number of students each day in the lead up to this Day 8 Collection and have evidence for any absences.

Please complete the attached form and email to absences@newfarmss.eq.edu.au 

Congratulations Prep -Year 2 Fun Run winners 

What a great morning it was for running, sack races and traditional ball games at the P-2 Fun Run Sports Morning! Many thanks to the teachers and aides and house captains, who assisted in running the events. Thank you to the many parents who were able to come and support and follow the students around the rotations. 

Fun Run placegetters were: 

Prep – 1st Tamsyn and Aston, 2nd Mabel and Oscar, 3rd Ava and Noah. 

Year 1 – 1st Sakura and Thomas, 2nd Mia and Albert, 3rd Hanako and Tom.

Year 2 – 1st Elle and Lachie, 2nd Avalon and Eli, 3rd Heidi and Eren.

Senior Interhouse Swimming Carnival 

The Years 4 – 6 classes were very fortunate to have a clear and comfortable day to enjoy their Carnival. 

House spirit was cranking up the decibels in war cries and all the swimmers there were giving their best effort to get maximum house points in their races. The lead in the points tally changed in the second session, but overall, the house points remained close and contestable. 

Congratulations to Binkinba House who became Swimming House champions for 2022! 

Many thanks to the energy and fun that all teachers and aides contributed to the day... 

Points and Places: 

1st Binkinba – 1125 points

2nd Merthyr – 1035 points

3rd Teneriffe – 897 points 

School Watch

The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service.  It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools.  If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene.

Call the School Watch number – 13 17 88

Let’s work together to help create safer school communities.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Pre-loved Uniform Shop through donations and purchases. A special thank you to all the helpers including the set up crew and year 3 girls who helped run the shop. 

We have had a very successful year with over 680 uniform items sold and all proceeds have gone to the P&C to support the children and school.

The Pre-Loved Uniform Shop will be open January 2023. 

Tuesday 17th January 8-10am

     Wednesday 18th January 8-10am

The Pre-loved Uniform Shop donation box will be located at School Plus throughout the school holidays to recieve your uniform donations. 

We appreciate your continued support 

From the P&C Pre-loved Uniform Shop