Dr Carmel McGrath

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Congratulations to Ms Forsberg’s Year 1 class who were awarded the Kookie mascot and journal for this week.  Year 1 F were commended for their excellent behaviour and effort throughout the week.

This week’s PBL focus is Being Safe in play areas – the message presented on assembly by Prep D this morning focused on (1) being sun safe – wearing hats at all times when outdoors, (2) staying hydrated – very important as we begin our very hot temperatures, and (3) playing safe games in school.

Canberra

Thank you to all our supervising staff who attended this year’s camp helping make it a great success for all our students.  Well done to Ms Bradley, Mr Rafter, Ms Zyan AlAbidin, Mr Lawrence and Ms Siebuhr. 

P&C meeting

Just a reminder that our P&C meeting is held in the library tonight at 6pm.  All welcome to attend.  As part of my principal’s report I will be presenting our proposal for 2020 Bring Your Own Devices trial in our school.  Thank you to our STEM committee who have been working with STEM Coach John Rafter on this over the past few years.  I will also be presenting an overview of this year’s NAPLAN highlights and identifying our areas of strength and development for 2020. 

Pupil Free Day Monday 21 October - City Cluster Conference

Every 2^nd year our staff attend our city cluster conference.  Teacher will be attending a full day’s workshop at Windsor State School with guest speaker John Edwards and various workshops from teachers within the cluster.  This year Teacher aides will also attend a program at Ascot SS with a program including supporting students with disability, as well as a range of other literacy and numeracy workshops on offer.  Both encourage productive networking and sharing of ideas among cluster colleagues. 

Weather alert

Today many areas are experiencing thick smoke and dust, particularly in the south and south-eastern parts.  It is important that we take protective action in relation to these conditions, stay inside where possible and keep active watch on students, particularly those with respiratory conditions.

The school library has been made available for those students with respiratory issue.

Parents please ensure your emergency contact details are kept up to date.

 change of details form

 Parenting Ideas -article

Self Sufficiency

Kay Bradley

Class Allocations for 2020

As we head toward the end of term three we begin to make plans for 2020. If you have any special considerations, relating to class placements for 2020, please email admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au before Friday, 11th of October. 

A reminder that requests for specific teachers cannot be considered. In addition, as students receive opportunities to nominate friends to be with, we cannot also consider parent requests relating to friendship groups.

We would also encourage parents not to promise their children that a certain request will be met, as this can set children up to feel negative about a teacher or peer group before the year begins. 

In addition, if you do know that your children will not be attending New Farm State School in 2020, please notify the school as soon as possible, in writing to admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au 

Notification is not necessary for current Year 6 students.

• Canberra

  Our annual Canberra Camp took place last week and was a huge success.  The students visited a number of important sites relating to their Civics and Citizenship work including the War Memorial and Parliament House and enjoyed some ‘down time’ at I Play and Questacon. Student also were able to see the High Court in action, which was an unexpected highlight for some.

Thank you to Mr Rafter, Ms Zayn Al-Abidin, Mr Lawrence and Mrs Siebuhr who gave up their week to facilitate this camp.

P.B.L. FOCUS OF THE WEEK

Master plan Design Workshop Wednesday 11 Sept – Invitation only

The hall will be closed on Wednesday afternoon for a community event. Thank you for your understanding, the hall will be open as normal from Thursday.

Masterplan 2019

Design workshop for new learning centre- by invitation only

As part of the planning for our new learning centre, the Department of Education is hosting a design workshop with the school and local community.

Wednesday 11 September, 2019.

Holiday works- please be aware that the school will be conducting several essential works over the holiday period. If you are not booked into Jabiru the school/grounds remain closed to all visitors. Works include- Tree trimming, plumbing, repair of louvers, blinds to be installed, painting and electrical works and pool maintenance.

Parent Volunteers and Visitors to the school – Signing in at the office.

Reminder to all Parents, Carers and Visitors to our school.

All volunteers are required to sign in and out at the office prior to going to your child’s class to attend activities. This includes classroom helpers and tuckshop volunteers.

The Mandatory Training for Volunteers and Visitors needs to be completed prior to attending class activities and class excursions.

 Mandatory Training for Volunteers and Visitors booklet

Painting to begin Monday 16 September from 7am.

Toilets- A block junior girls- Superior Painting contractors will commence Monday 16 September. This process will take approximately two days. Teachers will direct the girls to the senior girl’s toilets or to the Hall toilets for the duration of these works. Unfortunately these works were unable to be completed during the holidays.

School Watch

The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service and the State Government Protective Security Service.  It aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after-hours crime in our schools.  If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene.

Call the School Watch number – 13 17 88

Shine Final – Wednesday 18 Sept

12.50pm- 1.45pm

Hall – All Welcome

Here are a few reminders for those students who are completing the last two ICAS tests. 

• The sitting date for the English ICAS test is Wednesday, 18 September Week 10.
• The sitting date for the Maths ICAS test is Thursday, 19 September Week 10.
• Students are required to meet at the computer lab at 7:45 for an 8:00am start.
• Blank paper and pencils are permitted but dictionaries and electronic translators are not permitted). An online calculator is provided in the assessment where necessary.

Online practice tests are available for all students. The ICAS Interaction Test is particularly important to complete. Each practise test is free and does not need a username or password. See the link below and scroll down to

• How to Prepare
• Practise Tests

https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments/

THE TUCKSHOP IS OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK

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

Here are our daily specials:

• Monday – homemade beef pies, chicken pies and sausage rolls
• Wednesday – pasta (including gluten free option) and pizza
• Thursday – sushi (chicken, avocado and tuna), sushi bento box and pumpkin soup (2 weeks remaining). From Term 4 the pumpkin soup will be replaced with fried rice.
• Friday - sausage sizzle, beef nachos & vegetarian nachos

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

MONEY OWING

We still have a considerable number of students owing money to the tuckshop, some from previous years. Could you please come and check with us to see if you child’s name is on the board. 

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERING

Thank you to 5R, 5C & 4/5F plus all our regular volunteers for helping us out this week.

Week 10 – 4W

TERM 4

Week 1 – 4C

Week 2 – 3D

Week 3 – 3T

Week 4 – 3W

Week 5 – 2A

Week 6 - 2MB

Week 7 – 2P

Week 8 – 1/2N

Week 9 – 1F

Week 10 – 1G

SCHOOL HOUSE RASHIES AVAILABLE

Available in school house colours (red, yellow, green)

Sizes available: 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 (limited quantities available)

Price: $49.95 each

Features:

• Queensland designed and made 
• Sustainable fabric - 80% Recycled Nylon (using a regenerated nylon thread made from discarded fishing nets and plastics recovered from the ocean) 
• UPF50+ 
• Ultrachlorine resistant
• Outstanding quality fabric for shape retention and durability
• Soft feel fabric
  

BAND PROGRAM POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The instrumental music recruiting process for students wishing to be in the band program in 2020 has begun. Following the departments policy current year 3 students can apply to participate in the band (woodwind, brass, percussion) program beginning in 2020.

Could you please check that you have received the "expression of interest" form?  The form was emailed to all year 3 parents in week 4 and also given to students by their year 3 class teachers. If you wish your child to be considered for the selection process you need to complete and return it to the office before the end of this term, Friday the 20^th of September.

The class teachers and the office have spare copies.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

BAND PROGRAM: Colin McIntyre, senior instrumental music teacher.

email: cmcin13@eq.edu.au

Looking forward, Colin.

Get involved in the School Banking program.

New Farm State School is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students.

School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.

The rewards available during 2019 are:

* Scented Stackable Highlighters 

* Snowy Origami Set                 

* Icicle Slapband Ruler 

* Yeti Fluffly Notepad 

* Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring

* Scratch Art Cards

* Water Skimming Bounce Ball 

* Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:  

1. Online

Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. 

2. In branch

Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth certificate.

If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet. 

School Banking day is every Friday (except for the first and last Friday of each term). Each week you just need to hand in your bank book between 8.15 - 8.45am outside the Library.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack at banking on Friday morning or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

For further information, please contact Belinda Hill on bjyates12@hotmail.com

Imogen 4C - Gymnastics

A few weeks ago Imogen became North Regional Gymnastic Champion Under 9’s Level 4.  This weekend we were in Tasmania for a Gymnastic tour. Imogen won the competition and is now Tasmania State Titles Champion level 4  & also  Overall Tasmania  State Champion for under 9’s. Delta team also took first place. Imogen is competing in the Queensland State Championships end of September and has another weekend training with Gymnastic Queensland Team Future. Well done Imogen.

Owen 1M- Chess

Owen’s recent achievement. Further to Term 2 beginner’s division champion, in yesterday’s Term 3 Brisbane primary inter school chess tournament, Owen secured another 7 victories out of 7 rounds and awarded 1st place medal at intermediate Open B division.