29 March 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s News

A big hello to the Edens Landing SS community!

I am looking forward to engaging with the whole ELSS community and making personal connections for OUR school. I am passionate about leading schools as learning communities for students and staff to thrive. As I navigate through my introduction to the students, staff and families of ELSS, I am looking to build on the positive work already existing here and empower the highly developed staff.

This school is proud of its-

• Kitchen Garden- the deep learning this provides.
• Extra Curriculum opportunities- for student engagement in learning
• Age Appropriate Pedagogy- meeting the needs of each student in their growth
• Team environment of ELSS staff- working together for EVERY student

At my first staff meeting, I shared how highly I value people and learning. This motto is linked to the Growth Mindset model, lifelong learners and positive behaviour model. I look forward to learning names and putting faces to every member of this school.

It takes a whole community working together for school students to realise their potential, my Leadership is focussed on People driving culture and standards. State Schools are great schools!

I am focused on a curriculum that is not only building the literacy and numeracy skills of our future but embeds inquiry learning to develop critical and creative thinkers and innovative problem solvers.

Background:

Clint was formerly the Principal of Runaway Bay Sport and Leadership Excellence Centre also the Director of the GC2018 Commonwealth Games Unit in South East Region. Before this he spent numerous years in leadership teams at Gold Coast schools. He is passionate about Leadership, Sport, Health and Education. Delivered by being highly reflective, collaborative, innovative and inclusive. State schooling, Outdoor Education and Regional office experience position Clint to Lead teams on their journey of success. A loving husband and proud father to a primary school aged daughter and son, Clint believes in the State Schooling philosophy that EVERY child can succeed. On weekends he can be found spending time with family and friends, also squeezing in time as a Leadership coach to different sporting teams and athletes.

Clint Curran
Acting Principal

Deputy Principal’s News

Student Council Fundraiser

Thank you to the families and Staff members who have very generously donated chocolates and Easter Eggs to kick start the prizes. If you would like to donate Easter items towards this fundraising, please drop your chocolates at the office. The more donations we get the more prizes we can offer. Last year we ended up with almost 20 prizes. It would be great to be able to offer the same again this year.

Year 6 Camp 2019

Notes have already gone home for our Year 6 camp. Thank you to the families who have already returned their notes. Please makes sure all notes are returned promptly so we can finalise the numbers before the end of term. As always, if you are finding it difficult to meet the payment deadline, please speak to the office staff who can assist with a payment plan.

Year 6 Photograph

Due to the wet weather this week, we were unable to set up for the Year 6 Hole group photograph. The photographer will return later in the year to take groups photographs for sports and music and will take the Senior photograph then.

Semester 1 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thank you to the many parents who braved the threatening bad weather to attend our Term 1 Parent/teacher interviews. It was inspiring to hear our students speaking to their parents about the progress they are making with their learning. Interviews will be held again in term 3. Report cards will be sent home in terms 2 and 4.

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day falls on the first Thursday back after the holiday break. Edens Landing State School invites all community members to join us for our ANZAC Day commemoration on Wednesday 24th April.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Our explicit teaching of behaviour expectations will continue throughout the year, focusing on the Rule of the Week – each week teachers explicitly teach lessons which focus on a selected aspect of school expectations.

This Term Teachers have taught students how to Talk, Walk and Report when facing conflict along with the revision of other school rules.

The following lessons will take place over the remainder of this term and into next term. Teachers will be discussing these with students and it would be wonderful if parents spoke with their children about the importance of each rule or strategy.

Week 9 - No Hat, No Play

Australia has the highest rate of melanoma and other skin cancer in the world (Parkin et al., 1997; Staple et al., 1998). Childhood sun exposure is a particularly important cause of melanoma, so it is important that we reduce childhood exposure to UV rays as much as possible. Hats that provide suitable protection from the sun are legionnaire, bucket and broad-brimmed styles. Caps are not OK. They do not provide adequate protection from UV radiation. The areas where skin cancers commonly occur such as the ears, back of neck and side of the face remain exposed.

Please help us to protect your children by providing an appropriate hat every day.

Week 10 – Playing in the correct areas – Revision of which areas are appropriate for students of each year level to play within along with which areas are not considered safe to play in so are out of bounds.

Week 1 Term 2 - Week 1 - Helping students identify and express feelings

Learning to identify and express feelings in a positive way helps children develop the skills they need to manage them effectively.

Children experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, nervous, sad, jealous, frightened, worried, angry and embarrassed. However, children usually do not have the vocabulary to talk about how they are feeling. Instead, they communicate their feelings in other ways such as facial expressions, through their body, their behaviour and play. Sometimes they may act out their feelings in physical, inappropriate or problematic ways.

From the moment children are born, they start learning the emotional skills they need to identify, express and manage their feelings. They learn how to do this through their social interactions and relationships with important people in their lives such as parents, grandparents and careers. Being a parent means you’ve got a really important role to play in helping your child understand their feelings and behaviours by modelling how to manage feelings in positive and constructive ways. Many picture books are useful resources when talking to your child about identifying their emotions.

Yours in Education

Cheryl Gibson
cgibs2@eq.edu.au

Deputy Principal’s News

Reading with Children

You can help your child enjoy reading by:

• Reading aloud together every day
• Talking about the story and the pictures
• Choosing books together

Visit your library!

You and your child can borrow books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and more – and it’s free to join. Some libraries also provide free school holiday activities. Many libraries have Better Beginnings Discovery Backpacks, containing puppets and picture books for families to borrow. Here’s some suggestions for great books for children aged 4 & 5 that you can borrow from your local library. To find the public libraries near you, type your postcode in where it says "Find a Library" at the top of this screen.

Can’t get to the library? If you are a member you can access the eLibrary resources for free

Deputy Principal
Anthea Grant

Office News

ATTENTION TO ALL CONTRACTORS, VISITORS and VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION and REQUIREMENTS

It is a Department of Education requirement that all contractors, visitors and volunteers working in any school must complete the annual Mandatory Training program. ALL contractors, visitors and volunteers entering the school must complete the Mandatory Training program.

Payment Window.

You can now pay for your student's activities or excursions via cash or EFT at Window 1 at the office between 8.15 and 10.30am WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY mornings. Cash WILL NOT be accepted outside of these hours.

Bpoint payments and bank transfers close 3 days before the cash due date listed on the activity information.

PLEASE NOTE that NO PAYMENTS made after 10.30am on the last payment date will... be accepted.

The Department of Education’s preferred method of payment to schools is Bpoint.

Upon the return of a completed Student Resource Scheme Participation Agreement and invoice will be provided for BPoint payment to be made.

Payments can still be made via Internet Banking without the invoice

Schools Bank Account Name: Edens Landing State School
BSB Number : 064-401
Account Number : 10158334
Description of Payment : Enter Students surname, initial of first name &SRS

Centre pay : Deduction application can be completed via MyGov website. Please
ensure the target amount is the full balance amount.
Centerpay Service Provider Number
555-092-104-B

Report Student Absences

Text message your childs absence to 0429 904 926

Text first and last name of your child, date, duration and reason of absence.

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 or Text to 0429 904 926. 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.

Excursions

When your student is involved in an excursion or activity at school which requires payment an invoice is issued by our system. Some families currently receive their invoices via email which not only helps to alleviate the amount of paper used but also provides all the required information for our preferred payment method BPoint.

The invoices will be sent directly to parents’ emails, we are asking that you ensure your details are current and that you have active email addresses listed at school on your child’s file. Payment of these invoices is only required if you wish for your child to attend the excursion/activity.

OVERPHONE or ONLINE CARD PAYMENT SYSTEM

PHONE: 1300 631 073

To access the QLD State School Card Payment System. Use the CRN and Invoice number located on your invoice.

Or Visit

Biller Code: 1002534 (Department of Education and Training)

*CRN and Invoice number can be found on your invoice Or by contacting the office on 3826 0333

*Please note: Due to changes in departmental handling of credit card payments we are no longer able to take credit card payments over the phone at school*

Change of Details

Please email the school on office@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au stating your child’s name and class to confirm your email address and if applicable advise of any contact details that may have changed, to ensure we are able to contact you in an emergency.

Thank you for your continued support

Charmaine Johnson
Business Manager

Stefanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Rosie and Ruby, our beautiful ladies, have moved into their wonderful new chook run, over the past week and are absolutely loving it.

A big thank you to Jim Davidson, for donating this absolute palace, to the school. (Jim unfortunately fell gravely ill on Tuesday of this week, and has under gone hours of heart surgery and is now recovering in the ICU of the PA hospital, so please kept this friend of the school in your thoughts).

Also a huge thank you to Mrs Gibson and her husband for clearing the space to allow the chook run to reside in shade and comfort.

We must also thank Mr Steve for, firstly organising the donation of the Chook run, the work he did preparing the area and transporting the run, but also the daily care he is giving the chooks and the extra care during my absences. (He has a new girlfriend, sorry Angi, but Rosie and him are very tight !!!!!!!!!!).

We are now getting eggs most days, which is an exciting occasion when we head there to check.

If you haven’t visited the garden recently, please walk by and have a look, as it is all looking great, with all the new growth.

At the start of next term we will be reaping the benefits of our plantings and have loads of fresh produce for our kitchen.

How great was the beautiful rainfall ,we have experienced, the last couple of weeks. This is why this is the best growing time in Queensland.

Enjoy your home gardens if you have them, if not talk to your children, they should be able to tell you how to build one.

Chris Jones
Chef

PE News

Interschool Sport Training

As our students prepare for interschool sport, training sessions have been scheduled for those involved

Touch football- Monday and Tuesday mornings 8:00-8:30 (Mr Hopkinson)
Netball- Wednesday & Thursday mornings 8:00-8:30 (Ms Alterator and Miss Trudinger)
Rugby League- Thursday and Friday mornings 8:00-8:30 (Mr O’Donnell
Soccer- Wednesday mornings 8:00-8:30 and Thursday lunch breaks 1:00-1:25pm (Ms Cameron)

Hats

Over the course of the year, lessons will be held on the oval. It is essential that your child/ren has a suitable school hat for all lessons. A note will be issued to students who fail to bring a hat to lessons. If your child/ren is unable to take part in a lesson due to an injury or medical reason, please provide a note.

School Sport Dates

Senior Sports Day (3-6): 30th and 31st May
Junior Sports Day (P-2): 6th September

Contact

I can be contacted at kodon30@eq.edu.au should you want to discuss anything regarding Physical Education at Edens Landing.

Yours in Sport
Ken O’Donnell
Physical Education Teacher

Music News

Year 6 Percussion Bands

Red Band: Monday mornings before school, 8:20 – 8:50 am
Blue Band: Tuesday mornings before school, 8:20 – 8:50 am

School Choir (Years 1 – 6)

Wednesday mornings 8:25 – 8:50 am (in the music room). Mrs Brosnan will also host some extra lunchtime rehearsals in her classroom. Details TBA.

Jam Program

Friday throughout the day. Participating students will be given notes with a weekly lesson time.

Strings Program

Tuesday throughout the day in the instrumental music room.

Multi Instrumental Band

Thursday throughout the day in the instrumental music room.

Keeping in Tune

Mr Kazoullis
Awsome Music Teacher

Chappy News

Hi everyone,

I hope you have all had a good term and that you are able to have some time to spend with the family this Easter holiday break. For those of you who are looking for things to do these holidays I have found some low cost or free activities on the All events Logan City council website on the link below. There are many more on offer. Please check the details on the website before you attend.

Have a happy and safe Easter break!

Tricia Quattromani
Chaplain

P&C News

The next general meeting will be held on Monday the 20th of May 2019 at 6:15pm.

pandc@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

Join the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking!

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items.

In 2019, School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings.

There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range:

• 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

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit the link below.

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items.

In 2019, School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings.

There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range:

• 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

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit the link below.

Tuckshop News

Tuckshop closed last day of school. Friday 5th April

Annette Honnery
Tuckshop Convenor
tuckshop@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au
3805 7999

Uniform News

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is open on Thursday mornings 8:15am to 9:15am during the school terms and is located inside the hall between the Tuckshop and Volunteers Room.

For those who cannot make it in during trading hours you can order by FlexiSchools.

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.

There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, MasterCard (credit and debit) and Bank Transfer. The system operates via a pre-paid account. FlexiSchools has a cut off time of 4.00pm Wednesday it’s the day before the Uniform Shop is open. Pick up is between 9:30am – 9:45am Thursdays or can be delivered to your child’s class from 9:45am - 10:00am Thursdays. The system is now available, so we look forward to seeing your next order online!

**New students or if you’re not sure of a class please pick a year level and then send an email stating you’re not sure or new and we can sort out the pick-up of your order.

Items in/out of stock: There is a sign near the Uniform Shop to let you know what’s in and out of stock. All Sports Shirts are low or out of stock in all sizes. Jumpers in some small sizes are out of stock, will update when they are in stock again.

Sport Shirts: Sports Shirts are limited to 1 per child and have been asked to be worn on the days that the child/children have sports. This is due to the sports shirts not being our everyday polo shirt to wear.

For more information please contact the Uniform Shop: uniform_shop@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

Make sure you like our P&C Association Facebook Page:

If we have any extra open days or we aren’t open one Thursday or if items are out of stock it will be posted on the Facebook page.

If you have any uniforms your children have out grown but that are still in good condition you can donate them to the Uniform Shop.

Outside School HOURS CARE- OSHC

Messages from the Team:

We are now taking bookings for our school holiday program. This school holidays we have Reptile show, jumping castle and going to Digi Stake to just name a few. Please come see us or collect school holiday program from school office today.

What we’ve been doing:

This term we have been very busy getting to know all our new families. It has been wonderful to see so many families from the Edens Landing State School community join us for the new school year.

Children have been playing and learning within all our play spaces that are set up each morning and afternoon. Some of actives that we do are sports, arts and craft and cooking just to name a few.

Every morning children enjoy healthy breakfast and every afternoon children enjoy our healthy afternoons that are on offer, which is all part of the experience we have on offer at YMCA.

Join us for:

We are still accepting 2019 enrolment forms! If you haven’t already enrolled into YMCA Edens Landing OSHC come and see us in the Multi-Purpose Hall and complete an enrolment form. We welcome both casual and permanent bookings each day for both before and after school care.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday

Before school: 6am – 9am
After school: 2.30pm -6pm
Vacation Care: 6am – 6pm

Cost:

Before school $15.50
After school $20.00

Pay as little as $3.50 per session after ccs

Important Dates to Remember

Visit the ELSS website for all calendar events:

Contact Details

• Have your contact details changed?
• Have you moved address?
• Do we have your current phone number in case of an emergency?
• Are your emergency contacts still current?
• Are you receiving our newsletters by email?
• Do we have your current email address?

PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO UPDATE YOUR DETAILS

Phone 3826 0333 or Email office@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

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