23 August 2017

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Office News

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES

In the event that your child will be absent from school please call the student absence line on 3826 0360 to leave a message. Alternatively you may also use the absence email - absences@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au. Please record your child's name, class, date of absence/s and reason for absence.

Late Arrivals

Students who arrive to school after 9:00am must report to the office windows for a late slip prior to going to class.

Thank you for your assistance

Principal’s Report

Good afternoon Edens Landing community

School Opinion Survey

Have you completed your School Opinion Survey? Thank you for taking the time. If not, please read on. All families will have received communication from the school regarding the annual School Opinion Survey. You will have received along with a blue piece of paper your unique user name and password.

Each year, we undertake a survey of parents, students and staff to gauge their satisfaction with important aspects of schooling. Your response to this survey is confidential. Later in the year, we will receive a report outlining the results of the survey. The results will help us to evaluate and to reflect on how well the school is going, and to identify areas for future development.

For these reasons, I would like to thank you in advance for your completion of the survey as it will help us celebrate what’s great about our school and what we could further improve upon.

If you do not have computer access at home, parents and caregivers are welcome to complete their survey online at the school.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Upcoming Book Week Parade

I am getting very excited about our Book Week celebrations this coming Friday 25th August from 9am. I have got my costume organised but I have to admit it has been stressful ensuring that it is up to the Edens Landing dress up standard lol. Can’t wait to see the array of costumes and characters. I hope to see you all there.

Japanese Speaking competition

On Sunday August 13, 9 children represented our school in the 2017 Gold Coast Japanese Speech Contest. Representing our school was Kailie (Year 4), Satsuki, Sapphire, Roxy, Trinity (Year 5), Tahlia, Paresa, Fatema and Irma (Year 6). Everyone did a fantastic job and we received 5 Highly Commendeds (Satsuki, Sapphire, Trinity, Tahlia and Paresa), one 5th place medal (Roxy) and Kailie achieved 1st (gold medal) in her category. Thank you to all of our students for giving up some of their play times during the last month to practise. Thank you also to all of the families for your support and to Mrs Mohr and Mrs Bando for your help during practice times. A huge thankyou also to Mrs Kure for her dedication to our LOTE program.

Warmly
Gail

Deputy Principal’s News

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Bookings for interviews is now open and will close on the 1st of September. Spaces fill up quickly so please book early if you require specific times. Semester 2 2017 parent/teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th September 2017, from 3:20pm-6:30pm. The 10 minute interviews will run in the same format as last year, with all teachers being positioned in the multipurpose hall for ease of access by parents.

Parent-teacher interviews are a great way to find out how your child is going and show your interest in your child’s learning and school life.

Why it’s worth going to parent-teacher interviews?

Parent-teacher interviews give you a great opportunity to:

• learn more about your child’s academic, emotional and social development
• meet and get to know your child’s teachers
• help your child’s teachers understand more about your child
• make plans with the teacher about how you can both support your child
• build a relationship with your child’s school.

It’s useful to have a few questions in mind too. For example:

• What are my child’s strengths?
• What does my child struggle with?
• How much homework should my child be doing every night?
• What can I do at home to help with my child with schoolwork?
• What can you tell me about my child’s behaviour in class?
• How is my child getting along with other students?

TO BOOK INTERVIEWS:

Go to the link below (Link is also available through the school newsletter and school’s web page)

Enter the following code to access bookings and press go:

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NEW REWARDS SYSTEM

After much consultation with staff, students and parents, we are ready to launch our new rewards system to replace the current bronze, silver, gold & diamond system.

The new system is based on a series of ‘collector card’ style “GOTCHAS” which students can collect to build a whole set. Once a whole set has been collected students will get their photo displayed on the ‘Wall of Fame’ in the foyer of the office block. Additionally, students will work towards individual goals to gain access to a variety of exciting experiences of their choice which will replace the current Gold & Diamond Days. Attendance is not a component of this system, however, the more students are at school the more opportunities they will have to receive a GOTCHA. The new system will be launched with students next week.

LOST PROPERTY

It is hard to believe that we are already heading for week 7 of term 3, what a busy term we have had. Students are enjoying the warm weather and jumpers are piling up in the lost property as a result. We now have a huge stockpile of lost property. Please check that your child has their name clearly marked on all items of clothing and if you have noticed a missing jumper (or any other piece of clothing), please check the lost property shelf which is positioned on the stage in the old hall. ALL REMAINING LOST PROPERTY WILL BE DISPOSED OF AT THE END OF EACH TERM.

Rule of the Week

The rules for weeks 7 and 8 are outlined below. Teachers will be discussing these with their students over the next two weeks, and it would be wonderful if parents spoke with their children about the importance of each rule.

Week 7 – Respect the rights of others

Treating people with respect makes your world a nicer place to live in, whether it's at home, at school, or out in your community. And it's easy - all you have to do is treat people the way you like to have them treat you. Here are a few ideas that parents can use to help their children respect the rights of others:

• Don't insult people or make fun of them.
• Listen to others when they speak.
• Value other people's opinions. (This does not mean you have to agree with everything they say)
• Be considerate of people's likes and dislikes.
• Don't mock or tease people.
• Don't talk about people behind their backs.
• Be sensitive to other people's feelings.
• Don't pressure someone to do something he or she doesn't want to do.

We live in a diverse nation made up of many different cultures, languages, races, and backgrounds, and our school is no different. That kind of variety can make all our lives a lot more fun and interesting, but only if we get along with each other. And to do that we have to respect each other. In addition to the list above, here are some ways we can respect people who are different from us.

• Try to learn something from the other person.
• Never stereotype people.
• Show interest and appreciation for other people's cultures and backgrounds.
• Don't go along with prejudices and racist attitudes.

Week 8 – Be Responsible- Be honest - Points to discuss with your child

What does honesty mean?

• To be truthful
• To not lie, cheat, or steal.

Why is honesty important?

• Honest people are trustworthy, dependable, and respected by others.
• It is the right thing to do. It feels good.
• Telling the truth lets everyone know what happened and keeps the wrong person from being blamed for something they didn’t do.

What are the consequences of dishonesty?

• Losing the trust and respect of others.
• The need to tell more lies in order to cover up.
• You may face consequences and embarrassment.

What are the qualities of an honest person?

• Tells the truth, regardless of the consequence.
• Admits when he or she is wrong.
• Does not cheat or steal.
• Does not exaggerate to make things seem different than they are.
• Keeps promises and encourages others to be truthful.

Yours in Education

Cheryl Gibson
cgibs2@eq.edu.au

Deputy Principal’s News

Reading at home

A. Visualising

Readers create pictures in their minds as they read. If they aren’t able to, comprehension is lost. Perhaps background knowledge isn’t solid enough for the child to understand the text or perhaps he or she needs to reread for understanding. You could have your children make stops while reading aloud to describe the pictures in their minds. They could even draw for you what they see. You could ask questions…

• What do you picture as you read this paragraph?
• When reading this story did you make pictures in your head?
• How did these pictures help you understand the story better?

B. Questioning

When readers question the text before, during, and after they read, they attend more closely to the text, clarify meaning, make predictions, and focus their attention on what’s important. It is critical for readers to understand some of the most interesting questions we have aren’t always answered in the story.

Before Reading

What do you think will happen?
Why do you suppose…

During Reading

What do you think?
What do you wonder?
How come…
What does this word mean? How can I figure out using clues from the text?

After Reading

What would have happened if…
I wonder why the author…
I wonder where we could look to find out more about…

From Ms Grant
Deputy Principal

YEAR LEVEL NEWS!

Year 5

Excellence afternoon: Billy Carts

We would like to thank Chris Cureton from Mitre 10 at Beenleigh for his wonderful generosity in supplying us with the materials and tools necessary for our year 5 Billy Cart project. This was a very valuable experience for the children who developed their skills in reading and following a plan, using measurements, using tools and working co-operatively. Our Billy carts will be on display at the Art Show.

Have a wonderful week!

Rachel Pope

P & C News

Uniform Shop:

Uniform Shop Hours 8:15am-9:15am Thursdays

“It is here” We have Flexischools for the Uniform Shop some of you have been using it and we hope it is working well and your liking it. For those that don’t know what Flexischools is I have attached a flyer for you!

It is online ordering for your uniforms you can do it anywhere anytime, pick up or delivery is the Thursday’s the same day the Uniform Shop is open. The time for pick up is from 9:30am-9:45am ONLY, the orders not picked up are then sent to the child’s classroom. There is a cut of time for each week and that is 5pm Wednesdays each week just so that the orders can be sent in and packed ready for the pickup times.

Don’t forget if you can’t get to the Uniform Shop you can go to the schools website and download an order form and email in or put it into the P&C box in the office and it can be sent up to your child’s class.

Uniform Shop Hours are Thursday’s 8:15am – 9:15am we are no longer open on Friday’s. If you need to contact the uniform shop please email: uniform_shop@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

Current price list is attached. Order forms are available from the school office or the uniform shop.

Thank you,

Peita-Marie Winsor
Uniform Shop Convenor

Don’t forget to keep an eye on out P&C Facebook Page for Updates on many things we post about.

Fundraising:

PIES MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE OLD HALL (NEAR TUCKSHOP)

Between 2:00PM – 3:00PM WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST 2017.

Please keep an eye on our P&C Facebook Page

If they are available to be picked up earlier it will be posted on there.

Fathers Day Stall:

Father’s Day Stall will be happening on Thursday the 31st of August from 9am-1pm and before school on the Friday 1st September 8:20am-8:40am. We will be needed some volunteers for both days if your able to help even if it’s only 30 mins it would be very helpful. You can send me an email or send a message on the P&C Facebook Page More information and a call for Volunteers will happen closer to the day.

Any questions or if you’re able to help with anything please contact me at. fundraising@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

Thank you from Fundraising.

Tuckshop News

ORDERING PROCESS

We also have an online ordering system called Flexischools. THIS IS OUR PREFERRED METHOD OF ORDERING. Our flexischools cut off time is 8am the morning of service, please make sure your orders are in and confirmed by 8am or they will not be processed on the flexischool website.

If you make a Flexischools order and for some reason your child does not come to school, call the tuckshop and let us know before 9am so the order can be cancelled and you will be refunded. If you do not let us know then the order will not be cancelled and therefore you will be charged. If no one answers the phone it is because we are busy so just leave a quick and clear message with child’s name and class.

Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to the link below and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately. If you have any questions, FlexiSchools provide a great help desk on 1300 361 769, or you can contact them via their website.

At the bottom of the menu there is information on how to order tuckshop using the paper bag system. If you use this method for your tuckshop orders, please use 2 bags if there is more than 1 item i.e. sandwich and juice needs 2 bags. Use one staple in the top left hand corner of the bag to secure the 2 bags together. Please do not staple or sticky tape the entire top of the bag closed. Just fold the bag/s a few times and either drop off into the quick drop box or take it to class to put in the tuckshop folder in the classroom. If you are concerned about money falling out of the bag, pop the tuckshop bags into a snap lock bag.

Another method of tuckshop ordering is the DIY system. There are bags and a quick drop box set up at the tuckshop counter. If you use this to order your tuckshop please write the order on the bag/s put the money inside the bag, fold the bag a few times and place it into the quick drop box. If change is required, it will be put in the corner of the bag and returned with the tuckshop. Friday mornings there will be 2 DIY areas and another quick drop box.

Any information regarding the tuckshop and volunteer rosters will be here in our fortnightly newsletters and if there is anything that cannot wait for the newsletter I will post on the Edens Landing State School P&C Association Facebook page -

Annette Honnery
Tuckshop Convenor
tuckshop@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au
38057999

Any important information regarding tuckshop will be posted on the official Edens Landing State School P&C facebook page

YMCA Outside School Hours Care

Messages from the Team:

YMCA Edens Landing OSHC is delighted to be part of the Edens Landing State School Community. Our team is comprised of a Coordinator; Rebecca, and five, fun and energetic assistants; Robbie, Rozie, Emma, Madison and Jack. All of our educators bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our OSHC program and are excited to be part of our newest YMCA service!

What we’ve been doing:

Since opening on the June 26th, we have been very busy with our vacation care program and before and after school care programs. As part of our Winter Holiday Club program we had a visit from Marc Dorse from Deadly Australians. Marc shared with us some fantastic information on some dangerous creatures we can find throughout Australia. He also bought along a carpet python for us to see and touch!

On Monday the 17th of July we invited the entire Edens Landing school community to visit our new OSHC service and enjoy a free sausage sizzle and jumping castle! Please come along at any time to see our service and speak to one of our friendly team members about our fun and engaging OSHC program.

Join us for:

Enrolment forms for our OSHC service are available at both the Edens Landing State School office and at our OSHC office located in the Multi -Purpose Hall. To participate in any of our programs please return a completed enrolment form to us at any time!

YMCA Edens Landing OSHC
P: 07 3805 1233
M: 0459 899 887
agd@ymca.org.au

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