Dr Carmel Mc Grath

Under 8s

This Friday Prep, Year 1 and 2 classes will be involved in our Under 8s celebration.  This is a wonderful way to conclude the term.  As rainy weather is predicted, staff will arrange an alternative ‘wet weather’ program just in case.  

Friday’s program will run from 9 – 10:30am.  While the activities are planned to flow across the school, including Little Farm, Oval, Netball courts and Hall, there may be some adjustments for a wet weather program.

Parents, Grandparents and Carers are welcome to attend and help out on the morning.  Teachers and students would love to see you there, so please see your child’s teacher if you are willing to help out with an activity. 

Staffing Updates

Term 2 – 3 - Deputy Principal Mrs Kay Bradley will be on long service leave from tomorrow until Term 3 end of week 2 , with Curriculum Coordinator Mrs Rachael Siebuhr taking on the Acting DP role during this period. 

Term 3 – HPE teacher Mr Kent Rainbow is on leave for approximately 6-8 weeks in Term 3, with HPE teacher Ms Eliza Horn replacing him. 

Term 3 – Ms Jenny O’Neill has extended her leave and we are currently recruiting a Special Needs teacher for this contract.  I will keep you informed as we finalise the process.  In the interim Mr Young is backfilling the role. Ms Bradley / Ms Siebhur will coordinate Mr Young’s program to ensure regular support continues for all students.

Typing Club Start Up

Just a reminder that our Year 2-6 to our Typing Club will start up again in Term 3 each Tuesday 8:15 – 8:45am in the school lab A Block.  Typing skills are becoming more important for students to master and this is a great way to have a little extra practice.

School Uniforms

Unfortunately we are starting to see a number of multi-coloured jumpers and jackets being worn by students.  Please ensure your child has a correct school jumper with their name clearly labelled.  If your child’s jumper has been discarded at playtime as the weather warms, it may likely be in the ‘lost property’ area under the STEM annex of A Block. 

New Building Move

This week Year 4 / 5 F, 4W, 5R and 5C move into T Block, the new double storey building on Heal Street.  The facilities are well equipped with new furniture expected to arrive soon. Year 3 D will  move to A Block and be positioned on the second floor with other Year 3 classes.  Thank you to Yvonne and Tony for all their help with the coordination of the moving contractors today.

Oval Upgrade

Students and families are now enjoying the upgrades to our oval.  Thanks to the state government grant for the upgrade of our grounds and play space, we have a more functional and inviting area. 

Ms Kay Bradley

Bullying or Mean Behaviour

As part of our everyday work with students, we help navigate the unstructured times in the playground. Research has shown that all children are capable of behaviour that is insensitive, unkind or mean and learning how to interact with their peers is an important part of child development. 

 When talking to children about playground incidents it is important for teachers and parents to separate, what is ‘mean’ and what is ‘bullying’. The definition of bullying, that we use at New Farm, comes from the ‘Bullying No Way’ Australian website for schools and is:

 “an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious or hidden. Single incidents and conflicts or fights between equals, whether in person or online, and are not defined as bullying.”

Any behaviour that fits this definition must be reported to the school immediately.

If your child tells you of some other unkind behaviour, it is important that you acknowledge it, e.g. “That was unkind of her/him” and follow up with “What are your choices?” and finally “What are the outcomes of this choice?” This will help bring some resolution to the situation and help your child assess and respond to incidents.

For further information visit:

www.parentshop.com.au/meannessvsbullying/

www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/

P.B.L. FOCUS OF THE WEEK 

You are the sports house with the most "Kookie" awards this term. All Binkinba students have a FREE DRESS day this Thursday 27/6/19.

Appropriate clothing and footwear required.

The 2019 Premier’s Reading Challenge is now open. 

The Premier's Reading Challenge is an annual statewide initiative for state and non-state schools and home-educated students from Prep to Year 9, as well as children (aged up to five years) enrolled in an early childhood centre. It aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning.

This year the Premier has challenged all state and non-state school students from Prep to Year 2 to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 and 4 to read 20 books and Years 5 to 9 to read 15 books. Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, reading picture books or students reading their home readers. The aim for the 2019 challenge is to engage more students than ever before.

Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability. While there is no compulsory reading list for the challenge, the following links will take you to booklists that have been developed in conjunction with the Department of Education's Reading Centre to help students, parents and guardians select appropriate reading material.

Prep Booklist Suggestions - https://ahrc.eq.edu.au/ourresources/Documents/2019-prc-prep-y1-booklist.pdf

Year 1 to Year 3 Booklist Suggestions - https://ahrc.eq.edu.au/ourresources/Documents/2019-prc-y1-3-booklist.pdf

Year 3 to Year 5 Booklist Suggestions - https://ahrc.eq.edu.au/ourresources/Documents/2019-prc-y3-5-booklist.pdf

Year 5 to Year 7 Booklist Suggestions - https://ahrc.eq.edu.au/ourresources/Documents/2019-prc-y5-7-booklist.pdf

Every student who completes the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier. These certificates will be handed out during the Premier’s Reading Challenge celebration weeks in Term 4.

A reading record form will be sent home with students this week.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge closes on Friday 23 August.

Happy Holiday Reading!!

Sandy Chambers

THE TUCKSHOP IS NOW OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK

The tuckshop is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

Here are our daily specials:

• Monday - homemade pies and sausage rolls
• Wednesday - pasta and pizza
• Thursday – sushi, sushi bento box and soup
• Friday - sausage sizzle and nachos

Orders need to be placed for sushi and the sushi bento box by the Monday.

BURGER PATTIES

We have frozen burger patties for sale. They $1 each and are great to keep at home for last minute dinner options. Come see us to purchase some.

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERING

Thanks to 1F for helping out this week.

Here is the timetable for Term 3

Week 1 – 1G

Week 2 – 1M

Week 3 – Prep M

Week 4 – Prep D

Week 5 – Prep P

Week 6 – Prep L

Week 7 – 6L & 6Z

Week 8 – 5R & 5C

Week 9 – 4/5F

Week 10 – 4W

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.

Have a great week,

Vanessa, Rachael, Leanne & Tarnya

As of Monday 15 July 2019, there will be a price increase of some of the uniform items.  Please see the price list for more information.

Enrolments for 2020 entry are now  open. Expression of Interest and check list can be found at the link below.

https://newfarmss.eq.edu.au/Enrolments/Pages/Enrolments.aspx 

Or for further information, email:enrolments@newfarmss.eq.edu.au 

We entered one junior team and one senior team in this year’s Gala Day Competition. Both teams played with great spirit and sportsmanship over the three-week competition. The junior girls only lost one game over the nine games while the senior girls went through undefeated, with eight wins and one draw.  As a result, the senior girls team finished as winners of the competition and as such, have been invited to enter the Metropolitan North Qualifying Championship which is the pathway for a school team from the Metropolitan North region to qualify for the South East Queensland Championship.

Well done girls!

Mr Conde

The Senior Choir and New Farms first ever Music CD is finished. The CD of 10 songs is selling for $12. Don’t miss out as there are a limited amount of Cd’s being made. If you would like this amazing CD check your emails for an order form sent out in the last couple of weeks or get one form Mr. Chapman directly. Remember they will run out so be quick.

We are hoping to use any money raised to go towards a new music/audio/stereo system in the music classroom setting. This will allow current and future students to listen to and appreciate music a higher level when studying music at New Farm. Please help out by purchasing a CD for $12 to further enhance the learning experience for students here at New Farm now and in the future. The CD is sounding great. Don’t miss out. Stocks will be limited.

Order Form

A position exists for a Casual School Crossing Supervisor at New Farm State School

The School Crossing Supervisor may be required to work five days per fortnight in all weather conditions.  The hours of work for the School Crossing Supervisor are

1 hour and 30 mins a day and comprises 1 hour in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.

Current crossing time: 7:55am – 8:55am and 2:55pm – 3:25pm

The current rate of pay is $30.34 per hour.

Commencement of work for the successful applicant is dependent on:

 The favourable outcome of a health assessment.

• A Positive Notice Blue Card (you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position)

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact:

Elena Anderson

Business Manager

New Farm State School

James Street

NEW FARM QLD   4005

email eande156@eq.edu.au

phone 3358 7333.

Closing date:            Friday 28 June 2019 to commence 15 July 2019.