Kay Bradley Deputy Principal

Parent/Teacher Interviews 1^st of May and 2^nd of May

Tomorrow you will receive an email containing instructions for booking parent interviews.  You will also receive a paper slip, with a student I.D.; you will need both these to complete registration.

 Some extra information regarding the interviews:

 Parent bookings will be open from Wednesday the 3^rd of April at 6 p.m.

• PTO is a ‘first come, first served’ booking system.
• Each student is allocated one interview time which one or both parents can attend.
• The times listed on the online booking page are the only times teachers are available.
• All interviews will run for 10 minutes.
• Your interview will start on time, even if the previous parent has arrived late.
• Students are permitted to attend with you.
• All interviews will take place in the assembly hall.
• To maximise the sound quality in the hall, the adventure playground will be closed for the duration of the interview sessions.

• Procedures for the Provision of Care after 3.20 p.m.

 After school, it is expected that all children are collected or start to make their own way home as close the 3 p.m. as possible. When the 3.20 p.m. bell rings, any student who is still waiting for his/her parent is escorted to the office where parents are then contacted. 

When the school office closes, promptly at 3.30 p.m., any child who holds a Jabiru enrolment will be placed in the care of Jabiru.  Parents will then be charged for the afternoon session, regardless of how long the student remains with them. 

Any child who does not hold a current enrolment cannot be escorted to Jabiru and will remain with any staff still on the premises.  This emergency supervision of remaining students can cause a great deal of disruption for New Farm Staff.

We therefore would very much appreciate parents making arrangements to collect their child/children as close to 3 p.m. as is possible and completing an enrolment for Jabiru to cover any emergency situations that arise.

P.B.L. FOCUS OF THE WEEK

  Prep Vision Screening Program

 The State Government is offering a prep-aged vision  screening program to all primary schools in Queensland  under the newly funded Primary School Nurse Health  Readiness Program. This will involve registered nurses  screening the vision of children in their first year of formal  schooling. Early identification of vision problems can result in better school achievement and health outcomes which lead to more productive and healthier lives in the future.

There is no cost for your child to participate in this prep screening service. You will, however be required to return the parent consent form that will be handed out this week. Consent forms need to be returned to your child’s teacher by Wednesday 10 May. This is a strict timeline and any forms returned after this date may result in the student being ineligible to participate in the program. Please contact your child’s teacher if you haven’t received a form. Screening will commence at New Farm State School on Monday 3^rd June.

This service is only a screening test and is only available for prep students. If you have other concerns regarding the vision of your child or other children in a different year level, please have them assessed by an optometrist.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns regarding this vision screening program.

ANZAC Day Ceremony Invitation

Key Dates for Commencement of Site Works:

• Monday 01/04
  • Excavation works for pit and pipe for power.)
• Wednesday 03/04
  • Commence footing excavation and subfloor steel work
• Friday 12/04
  • Planned building delivery and installation

Proposed -Keys dates for building delivery and hand over:

Complex and weather proof modules 12/04

Install suspended ceiling – Week commencing 15/04

Internal Complexing joins – Week commencing 15/04

Internal looping of power, data and security between modules – Week commencing 15/04

Connect and commission power, data and security – Week commencing 22/04

Commission air conditioners – Week commencing 29/04

Carpet installation – Week commencing 29/04

Final clean and painting touch ups internal/external – Week commencing 06/05

Planned completion date for BAC and PC inspection for hand over – Week commencing 06/05

Firstly, we wish to thank those parents who helped on the day, in the morning set-up and as marshalls on the course.  Thank you for your invaluable help!

Congratulations to all the children who ran on the day. The following students placed 1^st to 5^th in the cross country trials and are eligible to attend the City District trials on the 29^th April.  A permission letter will be provided to them for return in Term 2, Week 1.

The following students placed 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in the Year Level Fun Run:

Prep Girls – Emily B, Eloise, Emily R.  Prep Boys - Mika, Kerem, Renzo

Year 1 Girls – Lily, Isla, Grace. Year 1 Boys  - Simon, Ned, Harrison B.

Year 2 Girls – Aria, Maddie, Amira.  Year 2 Boys – Charlie, Hamish, Jack.

Year 3 Girls – Giselle, Emma, Olive.  Year 3 Boys – Sebastian B, Tristan, Francis.

Year 4 Girls – Imogen, Julie, Valentine.  Year 4 Boys – Daniel L, William, Jamin.

Year 5 Girls – Sophie, Ashely, Claudia.  Year 5 Boys – Jackson B, Finn, Frank.

Year 6 Girls – Frankie, Ella, Scarlett.  Year 6 Boys – Callum, Anthony, Angus.

As the Years 9-12 Field Events Day is on Wednesday, there will be no session with Mr Rainbow this last week of Term.

WEEK 10 HOMEBAKE STALL

We will be now holding our homebake stall on Wednesday 3 April from 2.30pm under ‘A’ Block!

We are raising funds for much needed equipment for the Tuckshop.

We would love any baked donations! If you are able to do some baking for us, please drop them off at the tuckshop before 2pm and please label the ingredients.

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you at the stall!

TRACK CARNIVAL (Wednesday 24 April – Term 2, Week 1)

For years 3-6, you can still order lunch from the Tuckshop as we will bringing lunches down to New Farm Park.  If you order via Flexischools, please make sure that you receive a confirmation email to ensure that your order has been processed.

We will also be selling drinks and snacks on the day, so make sure you bring your money with you.

SUSHI

We will be trialling sushi on Friday’s during Term 2. You must order on the Wednesday before, (either via Flexischools or over the counter) to receive your sushi on the Friday.

The cost is $2.50 per sushi roll and the following options will be available:

• Chicken
• Tuna
• Chicken Teriyaki
• Avocado

IMPORTANT: Orders must be placed on the Wednesday to receive your sushi on the Friday! No late orders will be accepted!

HOT CROSS BUNS

We have Hot Cross Buns for sale in the tuckshop! Cost is $1.50 and they are toasted and lightly buttered. You can order via flexischools or over the counter.

FRIDAY ICEBLOCKS

We have new swirl frozen yoghurts available for purchase during 2^nd break on Fridays instead of the Bulla ones. They are gluten free & 97% fat free and come in mango/watermelon, strawberry/vanilla and blueberry/cookie dough.

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERING

Thanks so much for 4/5F helping us out this week!

Here is the roster for Term 2

Week 1 – 4W

Week 2 – 4C

Week 3 – 3D

Week 4 – 3T

Week 5 – 3W

Week 6 – 2A

Week 7 – 2MB

Week 8 – 2P

Week 9 – 1/2N

Week 10 – 1F

I will be in touch with the class reps this week.

We are also looking for volunteers who are happy to be placed on a back up register to provide homebake and/or tuckshop help. Please come and see us at the tuckshop if you are able to help.

 TUCKSHOP OPENING HOURS

The tuckshop is open on Monday, Wednesday & Friday

We have different specials available on each of those days:

• Monday - homemade pies and sausage rolls
• Wednesday - pasta and pizza
• Friday - sausage sizzle, nachos & sushi (term 2)

In addition to that, we have a great range of sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. Please see the menu’s below!

You can order via Flexischools (up until 8am) or over the counter (up until 9am). We accept cash and EFTPOS over the counter.

First and second break (if we are open) - come to the counter for fruit, snacks, cookies and drinks!

Please note - Flexischool orders must be placed by 8am on the day of order.  If you have placed an order and your child is not at school a refund can be made by notifying Flexischools by 8am of that morning.

Vanessa, Rachael, Leanne & Tarnya

TENERIFFE, BINKINBA & MERTHYR UNIFORM ITEMS

With the Field Events Carnival & Track Carnival coming up soon, I wanted to let you know that there are house colour t-shirts and reversible bucket hats (navy blue/house colour) available for sale at the uniform shop.

• House colour t-shirts $10 (sizes 4 and up)
• Reversible bucket hats (one size only, however you can adjust them)

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Term 1 - Tuesday & Wednesday (8.00am – 9.30am)

Term 2 - Wednesday (8am – 9.30am)

PLEASE NOTE - You can also order via Flexischools, however orders need to be placed by 12pm on the Tuesday, to receive the order on the Wednesday.

With the cooler weather hopefully around the corner, we will be restarting our after school gardening group next term.

After school gardening will take place from 3:15pm-4:15pm at the school on Thursday. If your child attends Jabiru, we can pick up and return them to Jabiru. A gold coin donation is required each session to cover materials.

If you are interested, please contact fionaharding2@gmail.com.

NFSS Gardening Taskforce

Queensland Youth Week 2019 – unlimited fun!

Celebrate the achievements of young people and their unlimited potential at Queensland Youth Week 2019 from 3–14 April.

There’s events for everyone — rock wall climbing, face painting, ninja challenges, Minecraft design workshops, skate and pool fun, poetry and art workshops...and much more.

Find local events in the calendar at qld.gov.au/youthweek

The wait is almost over! The 2019 NFSS Fete will be held on Sunday, 16 June, 10am-4pm.

With the school community growing larger than ever, this year promises to be the best one yet!

 As well as being a much loved community event, the Fete is a significant fundraiser for the school and we rely heavily on support from local businesses to make it a  success.

 You can support the Fete is a number of ways including:

 - A cash donation to help cover general or a specific cost

- Goods or services that can be raffled or part of our Silent Auction

 If you'd like to offer your support please email Sue on nfssfete@gmail.com with “Sponsorship” in the subject heading.

 Thanks! 

p.s. we do also need help with the Silent Auction - please let us know if you can help, even with a small amount of time.

Fete 2019 - WE WANT YOUR BOOKS!

 Please donate your quality books to our Fete book stall.

 All types of books would be greatly appreciated (no magazines  please).  Children’s and adult novels, kids’ books, fiction  books,  cook books, gardening books, gaming and computer books, board books – any type of books!

 Please have a look around at home (ask family, friends, work colleagues, neighbours).

 Please hang on to them until we have an area set up and ready to drop to school, closer to the date.

 Thanks in advance from all at 1G.

  Is your home due a de-clutter? Time to ask yourself what sparks joy in your home? Send your pre-loved goods to the NFSS Second Hand stall! 

 We'll be collecting goods from the second week of next term, starting on Wednesday 1st May. We'll accept anything and everything, providing it is in good condition. We welcome your pre-loved clothes, toys, games, homewares, books or whatever else you are willing to donate. There will be a clearly marked drop-off point near the handball courts, so please deliver your goods here and the 1F families will collect them. We'll be accepting goods right up until the fete, so you've got plenty of time to KonMari your home!