Dr Carmel McGrath Principal

Drop and Go Zone – Heal Street

I would like to reinforce our Drop and Go Zone in Heal Street.  Police have been patrolling the area and have made particular reference to the “All Traffic Must Turn Left” sign from 8 to 9am and 2.30 to 3.30pm on school days.  They have booked cars wanting to either turn right into James Street and onto the pedestrian crossing or drive straight ahead through James Street.  This is a very busy area at drop off and pick up times and I strongly suggest that you allow additional time to avoid any stress. 

Please note the photos below of the signage in Heal and James Streets.  I thank you in advance for your co-operation and keeping our students safe.

Disciplining your sensitive child

Disciplining sensitive kids is usually never straightforward. Sensitive kids, those creative, empathetic types who generally wear their hearts on their sleeve and take even the slightest criticism personally need to be handled with care.

It’s tempting to let sensitive kids do as they like, for fear of denting their self-esteem. But this approach does kids no favours as these children need firm boundaries to help them feel safe. 

In this article Parenting Ideas founder Michael Grose discusses the discipline methods to use and avoid when raising kids who wear their hearts on their sleeve.

Kay Bradley Deputy Principal

Parent/Teacher Interviews – Wednesday 1  May and Thursday 2  May

We have now had 276 parents make a total of 490 bookings for our Parent/Teacher interviews that will be held this week. Please contact admin at admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au if you are still experiencing problems.

 Some extra information regarding the interviews: 

• 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.

• Track Sports Day – Year 3 – 6

 I wanted to compliment the students who were involved in the Yr3-6 Track Sports Day last week.  Not only was their enthusiasm infectious, but their behaviour was exemplary; it was a pleasure to be involved. In addition, many thanks to all the staff, including the tuckshop volunteers, who worked before, during and after the day to ensure it was a huge success.

P.B.L. FOCUS OF THE WEEK

Oval Refurbishment

The oval is closed again for student use this week to ensure the best regrowth from our aeration and top dressing.  We are expecting the oval to be open again to students in Week 3.

 Other points to note: 

• Concrete Driveway to Oval: Concrete pour is booked in for Wednesday.
• Garden Beside Courts - Planting: Suitable plants to be reviewed this week.
• New Stairs –The handrails are currently being fabricated with expected completion by Friday 10 May. The area will remained fenced off until then.
• Modwood Deck/Stage –Steel currently in fabrication. Expected completion by 10 May.
• Perimeter Fencing – Works to Commence in the next week or two dependent on the crossover of the double demountable project and delivery of steel onsite.

 Double Demountables

 Installation work is continuing with our new double demountable classrooms.

 The handover of the new classrooms is still planned for week commencing 13 May.

Jabiru Vacancies During Construction

With all the new exciting works happening within the school, we have been limited with what areas we can access to deliver our Jabiru program. To ensure we are continuing to provide a quality program for our enrolled families, we have had to unfortunately reduce the number of children we can accommodate for a few weeks, from 160 to 108. This number is based on the National Regulations for space requirements for an after school program.

What this means for our families:

We now have only 108 vacancies to offer each afternoon. Families with permanent/ongoing bookings will be unaffected, as they have already secured their spots on the roll. 

• If you do not have a current booking and you think you may need one, we would encourage you to book immediately to avoid missing out on a place.
• If a child turns up to Jabiru, without a booking, they cannot be accepted.
• Should you be unable to book in for your needed day, you will need to email the service to be added to a wait list.
• Please advise us if your child is enrolled for any CEP programs (ie: karate, acrobatics, drama etc…), as this may increase the number of places we can offer on these days.

This arrangement is only temporary and we thank you for your patience and understanding during the construction and building works at New Farm State School. We will keep all of our enrolled families up to date with this progress, and hope to be able to waive the waitlist and resume accepting all bookings in the coming weeks.

Amy Blane & The Jabiru New Farm Team
newfarm@jabiru.org.au
Ph: (07) 3254 1210 // M: 0408 542 846

 
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”-- Dorothy Day

The NFSS Futsal team did us proud yesterday by bagging the silver medal today. They lost a tightly contested finals to St. Laurence School via golden goal 4-3 in the 2nd half of extra time. 

 Well done to the boys! 

Callum, Jake, Trey, Joseph, Billy, Jackson, Oliver, Fouad, and Alessandro ⚽️⚽️⚽️

They now qualify for the Qld State Champion of Champions titles from July 22-26 2019. 

And as a bonus three of the boys got selected into the U12 Qld State futsal team that will compete later this October. Namely: Jackson, Callum and Trey. 

Look What's Back!!

Class Prep M

Our much sort after I Love New Farm hand made lollies are back.

Last fete these delicious little delights sold out before the fete kicked off.

Prep M will be running the sweet stall and we are very excited to announce we will be selling our unique treats on Fridays after school on the 3rd, 10th and 17th of May, from 3pm under B block, this is to help us generate money to be able to buy further supplies for our stall.

Cost $2.50 25grams $5.50 50grams 

Please try to bring to bring the correct amount of money as change will be limited

Thank you from team

SWEET SENSATIONS 

Save the dates:  Fri 3 of May                       Time: 2:30- 3:30

                             Wed 7 of May                     Fexischools and Cash

                             Fri 10 of May                      are available. 

Mother’s Day this year is on Sunday 12 of May so get your mum a gift ahead of time, and help our school’s fundraising efforts.

All gifts are $10 each and come already wrapped. You can pay $10 on Flexischools before midnight on Wednesday May 8, or bring cash on the day to buy the gifts. (No eftpos facilities)

Sponsors:

                          A beautiful mothers day cake baked by  Jocelyn Parry

We will also have two amazing baskets full of mother’s day presents

Winners will be announced on the 7 of May

Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 or 6 for $10

Are You A Parent of a Child Aged 2 to 12?

The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland is conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and parenting programs. If you have a child between 2 and 12 years, we would love to hear your views on parenting and the services that are available to you as a parent. You will need to complete a short survey. To find out more or to participate please visit https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting 

Related Reading:

Letter - Experiences  of Parenting

How is Parenting Flyer

Tell Us Flyer

Ethics Approval

QLD Research

Swim squad for NFSS STUDENTS  started this morning at the Valley pool.