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IMPORTANT NOTICES
What if my child is unwell?
Any child who is showing signs of illness or feeling unwell, should 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.
Curriculum
This week Year 3 and 5 students are participating in the annual NAPLAN program. Thank you to Mr Curby and Ms Norman who are supporting Year 3 and 5 teachers as they conduct the annual testing. All tests are online except for Year 3 writing which remains handwritten.
This week and week 10 teachers will also spend time in year level teams planning for term 2 and collaborating on assessment tasks.
Well-being
Mrs Baker and Mrs Bradley have been supporting Year level teams in the implementation of our Second Steps program. Our Peer Support program, which is led by our Year 6 students, begins next term and will run weekly for terms 2, 3 and 4.
Cross Country
Thank you to Mr Rainbow for organising this year’s Cross-Country event for Years 3-6 at New Farm Park. Congratulations to all students and staff for a wonderful event. Thankfully the weather held out for the morning.
Year 6 Leadership Induction Ceremony
This Thursday we welcome our Year 6 families to our annual leaders’ ceremony where we present student leaders and captains with their badges. The students have participated in their leadership development workshop and are actively involved in various leadership duties. I congratulate all our 2024 recipients and trust their contributions will ensure New Farm State School continues to be a great school with positive leaders.
Year 6 Outdoor Camp
Next week our year 6 students and staff will attend Kindilan Adventure camp at Redland Bay. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about outdoor pursuits and build their teamwork and leadership skills. The outdoor experiences are both fun and challenging and staff will encourage everyone’s full participation to make the most of this opportunity for learning and personal growth. Thank you to supervising staff Ms Eurell, Mrs Baker, Mr Jones, Mrs Fletcher and Ms Zayn Al Abidin for giving us their time to ensure the camp is possible.
Upcoming Events:
TBC – Dance Finale Year 5-6
Mon 18 – Wed 20 March – Year 6 Kindalin Adventure Camp
TBC – Prep – Year 2 Cross Country on School Oval
Thursday 28 March – Last Day Term 1
Monday 15 April – First Day Term 2
Before School Arrangements
Over the last few weeks, we have seen an increase in students arriving before 8.30 a.m. and in some cases, before 8 a.m. Only students booked into Outside Hours School Care can be on the school grounds, without parents, this early.
Asides from being bored and in the cooler months cold, unsupervised students are more at risk of accidents. If you do need to get to work early, please do not put your child at risk; book them into School Plus.
At 8.30 a.m. we open a few areas for play with supervision. These are the Netball Court, the area in front of reception, Prep area for prep children, with parents, and the oval. Adventure playgrounds are not open even if you are with your child. We really appreciate your support directing your child/children to these areas, ensuring children are in supervised areas and allowing our teachers undisturbed preparation time.
Dance Extravaganza
Years 3-6 Dance Extravaganza will be held on Tuesday 26th March between 5:30-6:40pm. Students have been practising their dance routines throughout the term and would love to share them with you!
To make this event as colourful and creative as possible we ask that classes come dressed in the following costumes:
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Costume |
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5:30 – 5:35 |
3D |
Yellow and Orange + sunglasses
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5:35 – 5:40 |
3M |
Blue and Green (cool colours) + animal prints/pictures on clothing or accessories
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5:40 – 5:45 |
3B |
Red and Gold/yellow + party accessories
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5:45 – 5:50 |
3K |
Pink, Red & Purple, black.
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5:50 – 5:55 |
4K |
Blue and Green (cool colours) + sunglasses
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5:55 – 6:00 |
4D |
Red and Silver + disco accessories
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6:00 – 6:05 |
4M |
Yellow and Orange (warm colours) + bandanas
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6:05 – 6:10 |
5V |
Any Clothing with patterns, shapes, pictures
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6:10 – 6:15 |
5W |
Black & White w/ Hat & Sunglasses (crazy or cool)
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6:15 – 6:20 |
5F |
Red/Pink/White
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6:20 – 6:25 |
6Z |
6Z Red and black + cap
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6:25 – 6:30 |
6J |
Blue & White
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6:30 – 6:35 |
6F |
Silver & Neon colour (bright colours)
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6:35 – 6:40 |
All classes |
Finale |
Moderation
Last week our teachers engaged in Moderation within our school.
What is Moderation?
Moderation is designed to improve the consistency of teacher judgements and grades. Teachers engage in moderation processes regularly with this practice occurring within our school as well as between schools across our region. Moderation aims to provide teachers, schools, students and parents/carers with confidence that the standards awarded are valid and reliable judgments of student achievement.
Could you use an extra $500 towards school costs in 2025?
The Saver Plus Program is about boosting financial skills, to develop (and keep) good savings habits.
You can put money towards education expenses including:
- Computers, laptops, and tablets
- Books, uniforms & shoes
- Sports & music, camps, excursions, and more…
If you save up to $50 a month for 10 months, Saver Plus will double it. $500 saved + $500 matched = $1000 (in 10 months).
Visit www.saverplus.org.au for more details.
Congratulations to Teneriffe house for the winning the Interhouse Cross Country Trophy for 2024!
It was great to get down to New Farm Park and run around such a beautiful place again. Thank you to all the staff who helped to make it a safe and enjoyable day. Special thanks to the parents who generously gave of their time to help at the water stations and with packing up afterwards.
Our 2024 Age Champions for 9-12 Years are:
9 Yrs – Xavier & Ava
10 Yrs – Lachlan & Greta
11Yrs – Rio & Lolita
12 Yrs – Blake & Amane
Those born 2012-2015 whom will be eligible to run at the District Cross Country trials will be notified when the details arrive.
Those students will have to complete and return forms and organise their own transport to the event.
Details regarding District CC to come.
Mr Ware enjoyed a rare outing at the park supporting the runners! Thanks also to Mr Fleming and Mr Curby for their help on the day.
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Thu
14 Mar 2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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14 Mar 2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Thu
14 Mar 2024
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Eco Marines will be moving around eating areas each Tuesday giving out Kookie Awards to students with lunch that produces no litter.
| Class | Student Name | Award |
| Prep B | Aiden R | For your fabulous attention in class, especially when you're practising to write your letters at your desk. You're amazing Aiden! |
| Prep D | Dari | For your wonderful effort and focus when writing sounds. You're a star Dari, good work! |
| Prep K | Claire D | For your consistent effort in all learning areas and being an attentive listener to your teachers and peers! Keep it up, Claire! |
| Prep N | Noah W | For working incredibly hard to learn sounds, write letters and spell words. You are a super star, Noah! |
| 1J | Advait Y | For exceptional improvement in following teacher directions and staying on task. Keep shining, Advait! |
| 1M | Ezra T | For being the first student in 1M to hit 50 Dojo Points. You are a role model to other students Ezra. Keep it up, super learner! |
| 1T | Hannah D | For being on task and working hard, well done Hannah. |
| 2B | Alyssia D | For demonstrating a great improvement in your learning behaviours. Your motivation towards becoming an independent student by always asking clarifying questions when taking on new tasks has helped you to produce some amazing work in class. Keep up the great work, Alyssia! |
| 2A | Lennon H | For showing great resilience when resolving problems and taking on challenges. |
| 2J | Bianca D | For beautifully presented work and consistent effort in all areas of learning. Fabulous work Bianca! |
| 3D | Viraj P | For settling into New Farm State School with patience and a positive attitude. We are so happy to have you in 3D, Viraj! |
| 3K | Sophie K | For using the 'bump it up wall' and language features taught to enhance your writing. Well done Sophie, I am so proud of you! |
| 3M | Roy H | Roy, you always present your work using very neat and legible writing. Well done, Roy. |
| 4K | Cooper R | For steping outside his comfort zone and having the confidence to take a risk preparing and presenting his Ecomarines. This takes courage. Way to go Cooper. |
| 4M | Heidi G | for using a Think Board model to show when adding two odd numbers together, it creates an even answer. |
| 4D | Davis L | For consistently spreading positivity with warm greetings, generously sharing knowledge, and continuously striving to deliver work of high standards. Keep it up, Davis! |
| 5F | Cian H | For being a kind and responsible young man who shows high levels of emotional maturity and empathy towards his peers. |
| 5V | Kerem T | For being an amazing friend to a new student in the classroom and taking charge to help him understand concepts. You have been a great example for students in our class, Kerem. Great job, buddy! |
| 5W | Ivy S | For your consistent effort in daily writing, eagerness to learn and share your work with others. |
| 6Z | Eray K | For carefully considered responses to his English short story comprehension assessment |
| LEADERSHIP AWARD: | ||
| Amelia A | Caught leading by example, seen on more than 1 occasion cleaning rubbish. The same day farmers walking while carrying multiple tuckshop trays. Doesn't posess a badge but showing that all year 6 students can demonstrate awesome leadership. Little things can have a massive impact on making this school great. | |
| Faye W | For completing her role as House Captain with enthusiasm and dedication | |
| Isla O | For completing her role as House Captain with enthusiasm and dedication |
| Class | Student Name | Award |
| Prep B | Poppy L | For you beautiful kind and caring nature. Prep B is so lucky to have you in their class Poppy. |
| Prep D | Nana L | For your hard work in RWI lessons and knowing all of the sounds taught. Well done, Nana! |
| Prep K | Mario F | For being a dedicated learner trying your best in Daily Writing! Keep it up, Mario! |
| Prep N | Olivia B | For being a super listener and learner at all times in the classroom. Awesome work, Olivia! |
| 1J | Charlie R | For training your brain to focus and concentrate during learning time. You've made great progress Charlie! |
| 1M | Luna B | For your attentive listening skills during carpet time. You are a shining example of a Star Student, Luna! |
| 1T | Frankie S | For being focussed and producing great writing. Well done Frankie. |
| 2B | Sydney S | For consistently showing fantastic listening and learning skills during your school day and for trying your absolute best in all that you do. Well done Sydney |
| 2A | Vera V | For approaching every day with enthusiasm, cheerfulness and a willingness to do her best. |
| 2J | Mateo | For settling so well into 2J and consistently working hard on all tasks. Keep up the great work Mateo! |
| 3B | Leo Q | For being a conscientious and dedicated student who gives his best in all learning areas. Well done, Leo! |
| 3K | Pippa S | For consistently showing fantastic listening skills during learning time and trying your absolute best in all that you do. Well done Pip, I am super proud of you! |
| 3M | Summer L | Summer, you have used literary devices well to enhance your persuasive writing newsletter article. Very impressive! |
| 4K | Bianca H | For creative and entertaining stories in her Daily Writing applying descriptive Tier 2 vocabulary. Keep it up Bianca. |
| 4M | Eva H | for expressive story-telling using extensive vocabulary and figurative language. |
| 4D | Patrick M | For consistently working hard, keeping his work neat and organised, and willingly helping his peers. Well done, Patrick! |
| 5F | Zaine E | For an awesome start to year 5, working dilligently and making progress across the curriculum. |
| 5V | Madeleine C | For consistently delivering outstanding work promptly, all while maintaining a respectful and responsible manner. Great work, Maddie! |
| 5W | Deqlan S | For showing a positive attitude towards learning in all subject areas and encouraging others to have a go. |
| 6F | Misha T | For being an enthusiastic learner completing all tasks to a very high standard. Keep up the great work Misha! |
| 6Z | Lara S | For working hard across all areas of the curriculum. Fantastic work ethic Lara! |
| 6J | Lucas C | For being a kind and helpful classmate, and making all students feel welcome. |
| LEADERSHIP AWARD: | ||
| 6F | Rio D | Congratulations on using your leaderships skills at cross country. Keep up the great work Rio! |
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Fri
22 Mar 2024
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
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Fri
22 Mar 2024
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Join New Farm State School on Friday the 22nd of March at 9:15am in the School Hall to celebrate Harmony Day.
Students have the option to wear an orange shirt to school for the day, or if you have national or traditional clothing to represent your heritage students are welcomed to wear this.
Harmony Day is the celebration that recognises our diversity and is an opportunity to bring together those from all different cultures currently living in Australia.
It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
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Fri
22 Mar 2024
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
New Farm State School is excited to introduce the Media Project Group, a creative student leadership team dedicated to celebrating and commemorating significant milestones at our school using various forms of media.
Throughout 2024, this dynamic group will lead various initiatives, including coordinating assembly media, crafting engaging slideshows, designing exciting flyers, and producing captivating videos.
Already busy with their first projects, the Media Project Group is excited for further opportunities for growth and improvement.
They warmly invite the school community to join them on this journey of innovation and achievement together.
Please contact Mr Jones jjone401@eq.edu.au with project requests.
Get ready to make a splash! We're excited to remind all Kingfisher swimmers that our beloved Kingfisher Swim Club will be back in action this Friday night.
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 5:15pm
Location: New Farm State School Pool
Swim Club is volunteer run so if you'd like to be part of the action please come along and reach out to Paul or Dave.
It's not just about swimming; it's about building friendships, staying active, and having a whale of a time!
We can't wait to see all our primary school swimmers there, ready to make a splash and have a ton of fun. See you at the poolside!
Splashingly yours,
Paul Scott
Kingfisher Swim Club
If your child/ren have a medical condition requiring regular or emergency administration of medication, please make sure you have supplied school with the following:
- A CURRENT Action Plan for Asthma and Allergies – these are to be reviewed on a yearly basis, if your current action plan expires by the end of March 2024 please arrange a new one.
- A 'Consent to Administer' form – providing guardian consent to administer the provided medication, detailing when, why and how much medication is required to be administered at school.
IF YOUR CHILD/REN SELF ADMINISTER THEIR MEDICATION THIS NEEDS TO BE CLEARLY DISPLAYED IN BOTH THE LETTER FROM THE DOCTOR AND IN THE ACTION PLAN
Parents are also required to provide a letter detailing their consent for their child/ren to administer their own medication.
- Medication must be in the original container and must have a pharmacy label with your child’s name and the prescribing Doctor/Dentist’s details.
- If required, Parents will need to fill out an “Administration of Medication” form. If your child requires more than one medication, a form for each medication will need to be filled out.
Providing Medication to the School
Parents are welcome to drop medication to the Admin Office between 9am – 3pm daily.
Students are not permitted to transport their own medication. An adult must attend and provide medication and complete any require consents.
For all emergency medication, once it has been received and recorded by administration, all medication (e.g. asthma medication, anaphylaxis medication) will be put into a labelled box and stored in the administration building First Aid Room.
If your child/ren’s medical status changes (e.g. asthma action plan no longer relevant, allergy severity decreased etc) please let the school know via email through firstaid@newfarmss.eq.edu.au so that we may update our systems.
Named items are returned to classes so to ensure your belongings make it home safe please remember to clearly label everything.
Shifts consist of 1 hour in the morning, half an hour in the afternoon.
Perfect casual position for a friendly and reliable local community member.
Please email interest to admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au
