Edens Landing State School
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Jamie Nicolson Ave
Edens Landing QLD 4207
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Email: office@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3826 0333
Fax: 07 3826 0300

15 November 2019

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ELSS staff acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the lands on which our school is built and where learning takes place. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present & emerging and recognise their continuing connection to Country and ways of learning over thousands of years.

Principal’s News

Hi ELSS families and community,

As partners in learning, we can celebrate the growth in student work across the school. I have been in classrooms inspired by the work and learning from our students. Thanks to staff and families for committing to student centered learning.

Students succeeding

Sport is just one of many wonderful opportunities for students to show their positive effort and attitude in action. Our senior students over the last 5 weeks have competed in Gala Sports and have represented the school with pride. Congratulations to all of them for their effort and attitude!

Attendance

Watch out for the 95 club celebrations. I will be inviting all students with 95% attendance or above for a celebration activity.

Remember- learning starts at 8.50am so don’t be late. The impact on the whole class when students walk in late is major. We realise that many things can interrupt our morning routines. Thanks for understanding.

EVERY student succeeding with our changes-

WARNING BELL- With 5 minutes to go at each break, a warning bell will sound for students to go to the toilet, get a drink then line up for learning.

MAXIMISE LEARNING- From 8.50am-11am EVERYDAY is uninterrupted learning time. Learning starts every day at 8.50am, so don’t be late!!

ASSEMBLY change- to maximize learning, we have moved the Friday assembly to 2.15pm.

Thanks for supporting- EVERY student succeeding.

MATHLETICS

MATHLETICS Certificates: Is your child accessing Mathletics at home?

Mathletics is an online math program that the school has purchased. If you have participated in the SRS this year your child will have been provided with a logon and password. Mathletics engages students and allows students to consolidate math concepts and skills

The family steps to success:

Had breakfast - On time - Ready to learn - In uniform - Healthy food

Our 2019 priority is still-

The Edens Landing Way- A growth mindset for EVERY student succeeding

The strategies remain- Alignment (consistency of a ELSS Way) - Growth Mindset (learning/demonstrating) - PBL (school wide reset) - Staff (development/getting BETTER) - Teams (cohort/groups working with others) and Literacy (English-planning/moderation/support/teaching)

School events-

Remembrance day, Gala sport, World kindness day and outdoor classroom day.

There are many exciting events happening over the last 4 weeks of school. Please look at our calendar and thanks in advance for your support. Let us finish this year strong!

Together, let us promote learning for EVERY student succeeding

Mr Curran
Principal

Deputy Principal’s News

It’s wonderful to be part of a school where the teachers INSPIRE children in such a creative way. Below are some examples of a writing assessment from Prep C , descriptive text.

Prep Play date for 2020!
Please book for the upcoming prep playdate

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?z=hr6FcA

Anthea Grant
Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal’s News

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF ASTHMA

With the current high levels of smoke in the air, it is timely to think about students diagnosed with Asthma. If your child has asthma and requires assistance to administer their medication, it is important for you to provide the school with your child’s emergency medication and their Asthma Action Plan, completed by your doctor. An Asthma Action Plan provides specific instructions for the school to administer your child’s medication.

We recognise that some students are capable of managing their asthma without adult assistance. If you are confident that your child can confidently, competently and safely self-administer their asthma medication, let the school administration know if you have not already done so. The school will record your decision and will not require your child’s Asthma Action Plan. Please note that if your child requires assistance in an asthma emergency, staff will provide Asthma First Aid.

YEAR 6 NEWS

Graduation for Year 6 Students 2019- Organisation for Graduation 2019 is well underway. Notes have gone home informing parents of the arrangements for graduation on the 9th December. This year we will once again be holding the event at the school to reduce the cost to parents and giving our graduating students the opportunity to have a short ‘disco’ after the ceremony. Please make sure payments are made by the due date to ensure no-one misses out on the big night.

Each graduation pack contains one ticket for the student and two tickets for parents. If you are a two household family and require additional tickets for parents, please complete the order form and return to the office. Due to the very limited space, we are not able to accommodate siblings or extended family.

Year 6 Big Day Out - As is our Tradition, our Year 6 students will be having their “Big Day Out” on Wednesday the 11th of December. This year we will be heading to Movie World. This is an exciting day and one that will create many memories for our senior students. Please fill out the permission forms which have been sent home and utilise the payment options indicated to ensure your child’s place on the day. If you do not have the note, please contact the office to get a copy.

We have had a small number of parents asking about transporting their children on the day. We ask that any parent who is able to transport extra students on the day, please contact your child’s teacher so we can help facilitate every child attending.

Please be reminded that all school excursions have expectations around student behaviour. The big day out is a very busy day where students are able to socialise with their peers. Students who are not able to manage their behaviour appropriately may require parent support to attend on the day.

High School Transition Days- please notify ELSS if your child is attending transition days for high school to avoid an unexplained absence being recorded.

Uniform – Please ensure all students remain in full school uniform right through to the last day of term. Students are not permitted to have others sign the uniform they are wearing at any time. If students wish to have their peers sign their shirt, they are to bring an additional shirt to school to have it signed. As has been the case in the past, students who get their shirts signed will be given a loan shirt, if one is available, from the office or will be asked to turn their shirt inside out for the day.

YEAR 5 NEWS

The 2020 student Leaders selection process is well underway. Students have been shortlisted and interviews and speeches for School Captain will take place next week.

Year 6 Camp 2020. So that parents can plan ahead, we will be sending home Year 6 2020 camp notes this term. Parents will be able to pay up front or pay a little over a longer time. There has been a change in venue to decrease the travel time and increase the time students spend engaging in exciting activities. The shift in venue has also resulted in a significant decrease in cost. We hope to see as many students attend as possible. If you are unable to make the payment deadlines please speak to the school before the payment deadline date.

The order for senior shirts has been placed. If you missed the payment deadline, please speak to the office staff as we hope to see all year 6 students in their senior shirt next year.

Yours in Education

Cheryl Gibson
cgibs2@eq.edu.au

Office News

2020 STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Information regarding next years student resource scheme has gone home to families. If you did not receive an email regarding next years Student Resource Scheme please contact the office.

Please note final payment due date for STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME was 26 July 2019

Please finalise SRS payments now unless Centrepay deductions are in place. Students with outstanding amounts may be excluded from participation in excursions until full payment has been received.

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

https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete

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

PE News

School Swimming

This program is offered to students in grades one and two and will run for 2 weeks. The first lesson will commence on Monday 25 November and conclude on Friday 6 December. If you’re able to assist with supervision, please let your child’s classroom teacher know.

Payment and permission forms are due 20 November.

Hats

Our school is very conscious of the need and importance of sun safety and has established a clear expectation that all students wear a school hat as part of the school uniform requirements. This is especially important during Physical Education (PE) lessons as students are participating in activities that require them to be outside and in the sun. Please ensure your child has a hat to participate in lessons.

Yours in sport
Ken O’Donnell

P&C News

pandc@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au

P&C Meetings

18 November, 6pm
3805 7999

The P&C are needing donations for the up and coming Christmas Carols for raffle prizes. Please email pandc@edenslandingss.eq.edu.au if you have a business which can donate.

Uniform News

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

OPEN EXTRA HOURS

Term 4

Prep students 2020 only, are able to visit and purchase or try on uniforms on the 27th November & 28th November 2019 from 10am – 11am only once finished with the prep play date mornings.

2020 School Holidays Opening Days

School Holiday Open Day is Thursday the 23rd of January 2020 from 9:00am-12:00pm then 1:00pm-4:00pm only.

(Flexischool orders made over the holidays will be ready to pick up on this day.)

Term 1 2020:

Week 1: Back 2 School 2020 open Tuesday the 28th January 8:15am-10:15am and Thursday the 30th January 8:15am-10:15am (ONLY)

Week 2: Is back to normal hours Thursday only 8:15am -9:15am each week for the rest of the term. If we have any extra hours they will be advertised on our P&C Facebook page and in the Newsletter when possible.

**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 that your new to the school 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.

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

Sports shirt are not being ordered and we are unsure if we will be placing an order in the future.

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.

https://www.facebook.com/ELSSPandC/

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.

http://www.flexischools.com.au/

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 8:15am - 9:15am Thursdays or will be delivered to your child’s class from 9:15am – 9:30am Thursdays. The system is now available, so we look forward to seeing your next order online!

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

Outside School HOURS CARE- OSHC

YMCA OSHC - Customer Satisfaction Survey

Our YMCA is conducting an organisation wide survey of all its recent customers in order to gain insight into what areas we are doing well in, and what areas we need to improve. This year we have also included a few questions on a brand change proposed by YMCA Australia.

To assist us in this process, we invite you to complete a short online survey. The survey is facilitated through SurveyMonkey and is anonymous. Simply click on the link below to access the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMCAOSHC19

All feedback provided will be assessed and considered in the review of our customer service processes and program delivery.

Thank you for your consideration of this request, and for helping the YMCA to effectively serve the community.

YMCA OSHC Team

What we’ve been doing:

We have had so many children trying new dances and even trying to do the Git Up Challenge. Have you tried this? Lots of fun and giggles have been happening. Lego is a real hit at the moment also along with using the gears.

Join us for:

We have been getting a few 2020 enrolments. You can easily do this via My Family Lounge app. For more information come speak to us. If you haven’t already enrolled into YMCA Edens Landing OSHC come and see us in the Multi-Purpose. 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

Pay as little as $3.50 per session after ccs

YMCA Edens Landing OSHC

P: 07 3805 1233
M: 0459 899 887
agd@ymca.org.au

Important Dates to Remember

DUE NOW

Student Resource Scheme Final Payment , except for Centrepay

8 Oct – 13 Dec

Term 4

25 November

Swimming lessons Yr 1 & Yr2- 2weeks payment due 20 November

26 November

1 Day Leadership camp-Runaway Bay Sport & Leadership Excellence Centre

3 December

End of year Music Concert 4pm Multi Purpose Hall

5 December

Uniform Shop open 8.15am -10.15am

6 December

2.15 Parade- Community Awards presentation- Bert Van Manen MP

6 December

Christmas Carols

9 December

Year 6 Graduation 4.30-5.30pm(photos) 6pm – 9pm

10 December

Star of the School presentation 2pm-3pm

11 December

Year 6 Big Day Out- Movie World payment due 22 November

12 December

Student Transition to 2020 class rooms 11.30am-12.30pm

12 December

Uniform Shop Open 8.15am-10.15am

23 January

Uniform Shop open 9am-12pm, 1.00pm- 4pm EXTENDED HOURS

28 January

Uniform Shop 8.15am-10.15am,

30 January

Uniform Shop 8.15am- 10.15am

Visit the ELSS website for all calendar events:

https://edenslandingss.eq.edu.au/Calendarandnews/Eventscalendar/Pages/Eventscalendar.aspx

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

SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:50AM AND CONCLUDES AT 2:50PM

IF YOUR CHILD ARRIVES LATE:

PLEASE ACCOMPANY THEM TO THE OFFICE TO RECEIVE A LATE SLIP

IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT FOR THE WHOLE DAY:

PLEASE TEXT THE STUDENT ABSENCE – 0429 904 926 SURNAME, FIRST NAME, CLASS AND CLEARLY STATE THE DURATION AND REASON