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- Wadjiny Whole School Incursion - Thursday 25 May 2023
- Teneriffe Festival - Saturday 27 May
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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.
P&C Awards for 2023 are now open!
Often seen as unsung heroes, these awards provide an opportunity for P&Cs and their school communities to showcase and receive recognition for the hard work and contributions they have within each year in Queensland state schools.
This year with categories specifically targeting the impact P&Cs have in our schools – as well as shining the light on a new individual award ‘The Spirit of P&C’ – we are hoping to see lots of entries that represent the fantastic impact P&Cs have on their school community.
So – what can you do to help?
Advertise the awards in your school newsletter and across your social media platforms, plus nominate your P&C for an award!
P&Cs are eligible to submit one entry in each of the following categories -
- Fundraising Impact
- Positive Community Partnerships
- Eco-Sustainability
- The Business of OSHC
- The Business of Tuckshop
As mentioned above, this year we are also introducing the new individual award ‘The Spirit of P&C’. This category has been introduced for the first time in 2023 to recognise an individual volunteer who embodies the spirit of what it means to be a P&C volunteer. Entry is by way of nomination and is open to all volunteers of P&Cs in Queensland state schools who are affiliated members of P&Cs Qld.
Here is the link to the P&C Awards page on our website, which includes entry forms for each category, category entry guides, the application process and the Terms and Conditions.
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Professional Office Staff Day– On behalf of all staff and families, I wish to thank our office team (Jenny, Yvonne, Viv, Natalie and Nicola) for the professionalism and positivity they demonstrate in their roles each day. Working in a school office is very different to other office environments, and requires a dedication to our students, staff and community including a vast range of duties. Thank you to our wonderful team for the work they do for our school community.  |
Parent Teacher Interviews – Thank you to the many parents who attended last week’s parent-teacher interviews. Both after school sessions went well offering a chance for parents and carers to meet staff and update on progress and goals. Thank you to the leadership team for managing the booking, timing and catering and to admin/facilities staff for setting up and cleaning up for the event. It takes a team effort to ensure these events go well. We still have another round of interview sessions to offer for the staff who were unavailable during last week’s event. This will include Ms Baker’s Year 5 class, Ms Valentin's Year 2 class and Mr Lawrence’s (for Ms Blackadder’s) Year 6 class. Any feedback on how we can improve the process is always gratefully received, please email kbrad27@eq.edu.au.
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Mother’s Day Stall – thank you to Ms Zayn al- Abidin and Year 6 Community & Charity leaders for coordinating this week’s Mother’s Day stall. It is being held this week before school Monday -Thursday and then all-day Thursday with classes having an opportunity to visit the stall for their purchases. The proceeds of the stall will be donated to the McGrath Foundation for Breast Cancer. 
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P&C AGM – Congratulations to our newly elected 2023 P&C Executive:
President – Lyn Moore
Vice Presidents – Fiona Caniglia and Rachael Frizzo
Treasurer – Dahna Gallantree
Secretary – Teneille Elliot
Thank you to our outgoing 2022 P&C Executive member Tanya Shapiro for her involved and contribution. Lyn, Fiona and Dahna have generously continued on this year which is great for the continuity and succession planning for our school. It is wonderful to see such a large group of parents attending our meetings and getting involved in the tuckshop, gardening, fundraisers and uniform shop. P&C is a great way to find out more about the school and an opportunity to build a strong school community partnership.
Upcoming Events
- This week Eco Marines excursion and Year 2 Newstead House Incursion
- Wednesdays Term 2 (6 sessions) – High Achievers City Collective program
- Friday 12 May – Year 5 & 6 Gala Days begin (run for 3 Fridays 12, 19 , 26 May)
- Wed 10 & Thurs 11 May – Term 2 Evacuation and Lockdown drills
- Next week – 15-25 May Life Education sessions Prep-6
- Thursday 25 May – Reconciliation Performance – Whole School
Uniforms
With the weather suddenly turning cooler this week, it’s time to check that your child/children have school jumpers. Whilst other jackets and jumpers can be worn to and from school, New Farm School jumpers only should be worn whilst at school.
Uniform Shop open 8.00-9.30am
hours: Term 2 Wednesday only
Parent Teacher Interviews - Classes 5B, 6B & 2K
There will be an opportunity for parent teacher interviews for these classes on the Thursday 1st of June. We will operate the same booking system as for our May interviews and these meetings will be held in the hall. No bookings can be made yet. If your student is in one of these classes, watch out for a yellow slip which has a unique student I.D. number on it. Your student will bring this home next week; keep it safe.
Playgrounds
Before and after school, our playgrounds are hired by School Plus. It’s important that the educators can access these areas and can properly supervise the children in their care. Unless your child/children are signed into School Plus they are not permitted on this equipment before and after school.
Life Education
Our Life Education Incursions take place for two weeks, beginning the 15th of May, in class time. The topics for each year level are shown below. More information on the contents of these modules is included in the attached Life Education Flyer. Alternatively, you are welcome to attend an information session on Monday 15th of May at 9.30 a.m. led by the Life Education facilitator, for more detailed information on content.
- Prep: My Body Matters
- Year 1- Safety Rules
- Year 2- Safety Rules
- Year 3- Harold’s Diary
- Year 3/4J- Inside Story
- Year 4- bCyberwise
- Year 5- bCyberwise
- Year 6- Decisions
Gala Day for Year 5 and Year 6 students - Friday 12, 19 and 26 May. Payment of $45.00 due now as a matter of urgency. Please note that permission and full payment are required for your student to participate in all school activities.
All enquiries to BSM@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
Life Ed lessons - All Year levels - payments overdue.
Prep - Year 4 - $15.00 payments are due as a matter of urgency.
Year 5 - 6 -$27.00 payments are due as a matter of urgency.
Permission and full payment are required for your student to participate in this incursion.
All enquiries to BSM@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
Congratulations! Off to National School Sport Australia Cricket Championships.
Margot attended the State Cricket Championships 10-12 year old girls carnival in Bundaberg recently, and has been selected in the Queensland team for this age group! This level of accomplishment only comes along once in a while – so we are so excited to share the news of her next step. This selection comes with some commitment which includes a training camp in Ipswich May 30th - June 2nd and then the national carnival will be held in Darwin June 3-10th.
We are very proud to cheer on Margot, and hope it is a proud and enjoyable time for her and her family.
Expression of Interest!!!
Optiminds is coming to New Farm!
WHAT IS IT?
A celebration of innovation, talent, and creative problem-solving abilities.
Participation is open to all students in years 3 – 6. They will work together in teams of 4-5 members and are required to solve open ended Futures Thinking Challenges from one of the following areas:
- Language and Literature
- Science Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Media Communication
The next few weeks will involve students participating in Thinking Skills activities and learning team building skills. We will not receive the challenges until week 1 of term 3.
Requirements
- For New Farm to participate in this event, we will need to have a certain number of students.
- Students will need to organise time, outside of school, closer to the challenge day to prepare, rehearse and be 100 percent ready.
- ONE PARENT per group must volunteer as a facilitator. This job is to communicate with other parents of the group, assist the children to work collaboratively, help organise practice times, help purchase items needed.
COST:
- Registration fee of $50 per team as well as a whole school fee (approx. $25 per student). This is payable in July.
- Each team has a $50 budget to spend on props and/or equipment. $75 for Science Engineering. OPTIMINDS promotes sustainable practices and encouraged recyclable materials where possible.
For more information, feel free to contact Emma Kemph ekemp14@eq.edu.au
Emma
Wadjiny Whole School Incursion - Thursday 25 May 2023
New Farm State School is pleased to be welcoming Wadjiny, an incursion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. This curriculum aligned incursion will provide all New Farm State School students with a lasting insight into Aboriginal histories and cultures.
Troy Allen combines dance, storytelling, and music to explore the culture and day to day life in a hunter gatherer society. This immersive presentation allowed students to be involved in traditional dance.
The students will be engaged and educated through the presentation of a collection of artefacts including traditional weapons, tools, nets and other everyday items.
A constant throughout all his stories is a theme of great respect for land and all creatures that inhabit it.
New Farm State School is now taking 2024 Prep enrolment enquiries.
Please head to the Enrolments tab on our website (Enrolments) for more information. If you have any enquiries please contact the school by email at enrolments@newfarmss.eq.edu.au or call our office on 3358 7333.
To determine when your child can commence their prep year, use the prep ready reckoner calculator.
To check whether you live in our catchment, use the catchment map.
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Term 2 Week 5 Class |
Student Name | Reason |
| Prep B | Isabella R | For choosing to improve her concentration in class. Look what you're learning now Isabella. You're a super star! |
| Prep M | Hugo D | Following directions and consistently working hard in class. |
| Prep K | Jack L | For trying extremely hard in all learning areas and never giving up when faced with a challenge! |
| Prep D | Sebastian B | For his positive attitude in school, and being a role model student. You’re wonderful Sebastian! |
| 1M | Elsie T | For your consistent effort to 'Be a Learner' every day. Keep shining Elsie! |
| 1D | Emilio A | For reading like a storyteller in Read Write Inc. lessons. Great work, Emilio! |
| 1S | Lea L | For always doing your best in our Key Learning areas in class. Well done Lea! |
| 2B | Jake L | For working conscientiously and doing your best in all areas of your learning. Great work, Jake! |
| 2K | Tom M | for working hard to effectively manage his time and complete tasks in a timely manner. |
| 2J | Eva L | For her willingness to help and support our class members. You're a wonderful role model Eva. Keep up the good work! |
| 2V | Zachary M | For working hard and being attentive at all the times. Great work, Zach! |
| 3T | Oliver S | Working hard to produce great narratives. Well done Oliver. |
| 3M | Heidi G | For your imaginative writing using very neat style. |
| 3F | Indiana K | For being an awesome Prep buddy, keep up the great work! |
| 3/4J | Zumchung B | For working hard in HASS and always producing a high standard of work. Well done Zumchung! |
| 4N | Josephine C | For being a responsible and enthusiastic learner. She consistently involves herself in class activities and always tries her best. Keep up the super effort Josephine! |
| 4K | Maya K | For always offering to help and being to willing to assist others when needed. And always with a smile. Maya is a very keen contributor to 4K. Thanks Maya. |
| 4A | Curtis V | For continuously asking for help during lessons and making sure he understands before moving on. Well Done Curtis! |
| 5F | Yuxi H | For using interesting and entertaining dialogue throughout her short stories. |
| 6B | Jessica L | For working well in groups and being a helpful member of our class. Thank you for all that you do, Jess! |
| 6J | Ava V | For her constant care and attention to classroom work. |
| 6Z | Lilla A | For completing homework tasks to a very high standard. Well done Lilla! |
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| 3F | Eren Ku | For being an awesome Prep buddy, keep up the great work! |
| 6B | Alexa G | For collecting additional rubbish to clean away our Gala sports field |
| 6Z | Ivy S | Best and fairest - Senior Netball A |
| 5B | Emma O | Best and fairest - Junior Netball A |
Term 2 Week 6
| Class | Student | Reason |
| Prep B | Mila M | For practising your Fred Talk and blending at school and at home. You are becoming a SUPER STAR blender Mila! |
| Prep M | Quinn L | for retelling the story of The Very Brave Bear using iPad apps. |
| Prep K | Julian O | For being a confident and enthusiatic learner! It's amazing to see the hard work you are putting in at school and home! |
| Prep D | Carter V | For consistently listening to your teacher and showing respect in the classroom. You are a star! |
| 1M | Tiffany R | For your enthusiasm towards learning every day. You are a super star learner Tiffany! |
| 1D | Jack G | For being a responsible and enthusiastic learner. Keep up the super effort, Jack! |
| 1S | Lennon H | For your determination to try your very best at behaviour and your writing tasks! |
| 1K | Novi B | For an AMAZING effort during writing lessons. I love reading your detailed character descriptions. Keep it up Novi! |
| 2B | Olive W | For being a respectful member of our class and always giving your best. Keep up the great work, Olive! |
| 2K | Emmeline L | for demonstrating a great working relationship with others. You are a wonderful being, 2k's backbone! |
| 2J | Edward P | For trying hard to stay focused and complete tasks. Well done Edward! |
| 3T | Orson J | For being a friendly and hard working class member. Well done Orson. |
| 3M | Bodhi K | Bodhi approaches every day with cheerfulness and a willingness to do his best. Great job, Bodhi. |
| 3F | Kate A | For working hard to conquer fractions, keep up the great work Kate! |
| 3/4J | Sara L | For her confident role in drama, demonstrating loud voice projection and expression. Fabulous work Sara. |
| 4N | Isla S | For her consistent positivity and enthusiastiasm towards her learning. She always tries her best and involves herself in all classroom activities. Keep shining Isla! |
| 4K | Jessica H | For including others in group work and having a getting along attitude. You are appreciated Jessica. |
| 4A | Maeve K | For being a helpful and caring class member! You bring so much positivity and joy with you to the classroom everyday. Well Done Maeve! |
| 5S | Genevieve O | For being an active learner and engaging in maths tasks with enthusiasm. |
| 5F | Lachlan M | For focusing extra hard during his assessment period particular through challenging Math's assessments |
| 6Z | Jamie W | For the great effort he puts into his learning, especially Mathematics and homework tasks |
| LEADERSHIP AWARD: | ||
| Ela S | Best and Fairest - Junior Netball A Division | |
| Gisele M | Best and Fairest - Senior Netball A Division | |
| Emily A | For working hard to promote Year 6 project events | |
| Ellie D | For working hard to promote Year 6 project events | |
- National Road Safety Week will be held from 14 to 21 May. We can all do our bit to ensure that road safety is a priority. Every time you are on the road, choose to drive so others survive. Take the pledge online and visit roadsafetyweek.com.au for more information.
