31 May 2017 No 17

From the Principal… Dear Parents/Carers Each year, from 29 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. The week-long celebration is an ideal opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. We are encouraged to take the time to learn about the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that exists in Australia. Many thanks for the support offered to Dalby State School (following the fire at the school) on our ‘Go Blue for Dalby Day’. Newtown State School raised over $300!

Kind Regards Tania Angus, Principal.

COMING EVENTS June Fri 9 Yr 3 – 6 Ball Games (Ball Games at School Tennis Courts) Mon 12-Fri 16 Welcome to “Wellbeing Week” Tue 13 Parent Info Session (Strength-Based) 8:45am,Resource Centre

Tue 13 P&C Meeting (Resource Centre, 6:30pm) Wed 14 9-12 Yrs Athletics Carnival (Field Events at School) Thu 15 9-12 Yrs Athletics Carnival (Albert Street Oval at School) Fri 16 Mums & Under 5's Yoga ($5) 8:45am, Hall Fri 16 Subway Sub Day Orders Due Tue 20 Playgroup Committee Meeting (2:15pm) Wed 21 “Tuckshop Donation” Free Dress Day (State of Origin) Wed 21 Subway Sub Day Wed 21 Report Cards Sent Out Fri 23 Last Day of Term 2

July Mon 10 First Day of Term 3 Wed 19 Playgroup Morning (8:45am)

Many thanks for the support offered to Dalby State School on

our ‘Go Blue for Dalby Day’.

Newtown State School raised over $300!

Thank you for your support. ☺

STAFFING UPDATE This week we welcome David Wieland, who will be ‘workshadowing’ our School Chaplain, Andrew Bell on his work days for the remainder of this Term and Term 3. BEDAZZLED NUMBER 1 The Bedazzled Number 1 was awarded on assembly on Monday this week to the class who consistently had the tidiest desks across the week. Many classes were noted as having made a huge effort in this regard. Congratulations to 5R who were awarded the accolade for this week! The challenge for next week is around having the tidiest classroom . We very much appreciate the hard work of our cleaners and leaving the classroom tidy at the end of the day helps them in their work.

Congratulations 5R!

FIDGET SPINNERS You may be aware of the rise in popularity of fidget spinners and we are seeing many of these coming along to school. Fidget spinners, like all toys, are best kept at home to reduce the risk of loss, theft or breakage. Students have been advised to keep fidget spinners at home. If a student has a medical condition and a medical practitioner has recommended this specific device as therapy necessary for school, please contact your child’s teacher, or the office, to discuss this further. CURRICULUM PARADES There will be no curriculum parades this week. MEDICATION Please note that only prescription medication can be administered at school. All medication must be kept at the office (not in classrooms). Parents/carers must complete an ‘Administration of Medication’ form to accompany the medication and all medication will be administered from the office.

INTERHOUSE SPORTS PROGRAM

Please find below a timetable for both Wednesday and Thursday’s Inter-house Athletics Carnival. The children born 2008 from Year 3 and all the students from Years 4-6 are required to participate.

JUMPS, SHOT PUT & DISCUS

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Time High

Jump

Long

Jump Shot Put Discus

9.00 2008 girls 2008 boys 2007 boys 2007 girls 9.30 2008 boys 2008 girls 2007 girls 2007 boys

10.00 2007 girls 2007 boys 2008 boys 2008 girls 10.30 2007 boys 2007 girls 2008 girls 2008 boys

MORNING TEA 11.00 – 11.30AM 11.30 2006 girls 2006 boys 2005 boys 2005 girls 12.00 2006 boys 2006 girls 2005 girls 2005 boys 12.30 2005 girls 2005 boys 2006 boys 2006 girls

LUNCH 1.00 – 1.40PM

1.45 2005 boys 2005 girls 2006 girls 2006 boys Due to time constraints qualifying Jumps and Throws have been held at school to select students to compete on the day. (Not all students will be competing in every field event.) Albert St Oval Thursday 15 June 2017 Approx

Time Event

9.30 1. 200m heats 2. Heats of 100m sprints, youngest to oldest

11.00 MORNING TEA 11.30 3. 100m sprint finals, youngest to oldest

4. 200m Finals 12.30 5. Relays

1.00 LUNCH 1.45 6. 800m

Competitors born 2008 girls than boys 2007 girls than boys 2006 girls than boys 2005 girls than boys (Combine)

2.30 7. Presentation of medallions and trophies

CONTACT DETAILS

Have you changed your phone number lately? Please ensure details are updated at the office to ensure that we can contact you in an emergency.

Positive Behaviour for Learning News

This week the PBL lesson focus is managing yourself and not others. This behaviour can be promoted at home by encouraging students to do the things they know they should and not interfere with their brothers and sisters, or anyone else in the home. If they are unsure, then they should take their concerns to someone who is responsible for everyone’s care.

Welcome to Wellbeing Week

From the 12th - 16th of June , Newtown State School will host its first ‘Wellbeing Week’. This week will be a great opportunity to focus on the important role that schools play in supporting the health and wellbeing of students. There will be a range of things happening in the school throughout the week for staff, parents and students. Family wellbeing is important for building confident, healthy and happy students. Newtown State School will be supporting the wellbeing of our families, by offering the following sessions: 13th June 8:45am - 9:45am: Strength-Based Parenting Information Session (Free) This information session will provide an opportunity for parents and carers to come together and learn about character strengths and how to use them to build a positive family culture. This session will be facilitated by Amy Cook, a current parent at Newtown State School, who is also a trained youth mentoring coach. 16th June 8:45am - 9:30am: Mum's and Under 5's Yoga ($5) Kristy Jackson, from Moving Mountains, will be running a Mums & Bubs Yoga session from 8:45am in the hall, no experience necessary. This a great

opportunity for parents and carers to take some time out for themselves -

under 5's are welcome. This session will incur a $5 fee,

payable on the morning.

Please register at the school office if you are interested in either session, as places are limited.

Newtown State School

31 May 2017

P&C Contact Details: pandc@newtownss.eq.edu.au

Lauren 0409 266 181 • Our next meeting will be held Tuesday 13

June, 6:30pm in the Resource Centre.

• P&C will be holding a BBQ at school Thursday 15 June for Athletics Day.

Please contact either Toni or Lauren if you’re able to assist in any way.

Uniform Shop • Uniform Shop is open Tuesday mornings only

this term from 8:30-9:30am. EFTPOS is available (25c surcharge applies).

• We need more volunteers ! If you can spare an hour and a half on Tuesdays, please pop in and see Sabrina in the Uniform Shop.

Lost and Found Once again, the Lost and Found is REALLY OVERFLOWING!!! Please come and look for your child’s lost belongings and claim them.

OSHC Our Vacation Care Program is out!! So, come in, collect an Enrolment Pack and enrol your children to avoid the disappointment of missing out on the fantastic fun to be had at Vacation Care this holidays: Yrs 4-8: Laser Tag , Build A Bear and Go Karts Yrs Prep-3: Inflatable World , DIY Kite and Go Karts just to name a few of the exciting activities planned.

Reminder: Please be sure to return your completed enrolment form, together with the $25 administration fee, to enable your child/ren to attend.

For all enquiries, we can be contacted on:

Centre: 4614 5718

Mobile: 0428 502 967

Email: newtownss.oshc@gmail.com

Weekly Meal Deal $5.00

Year 3 – 6 Thursday

Prep – Year 2 Friday Name: _____________________________ Class : __________

Chicken Alfredo with a choice of drink

Juice – Apple, Orange or Apple Blackcurrant Milk – Chocolate or Strawberry

TUCKSHOP • Tuckshop opens Wednesday ,

Thursday and Friday , from 8:30am -1:30pm. Please place all orders before 9:15am.

• Every week, Tuckshop has a Meal Deal Special . Thursday is for Yr 3 – 6 and Friday is for Prep – Yr 2 . When ordering a Meal Deal, please indicate the choice of drink.

Recycling ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO! GET YOUR RECYCLING IN TO BE PART OF THE DRAW! Every Tuesday morning from 8:15am - 8:45am outside the Uniform Shop. We can recycle paper and aluminium cans. We cannot recycle cardboard. Each child who brings in paper or cans, receives a ticket into the individual prize draw!

If you are bringing in cans to recycle, can you please squash them? It is easier for us to transport them to the

recycler if they are crushed! The prize for the class competition is a small packet of chips for each child in the winning class! (I think it will be too cold for ice cream in June when the term ends.) The individual prize for this term is a $20 Coles Myer Gift Card! Very exciting, this can be spent a range of retailers, Target, Kmart, Coles, Myer etc. Please come and participate and bring in your paper and aluminium cans for recycling! Could YOU be this term’s winner?