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December 2017

Newsletter

From The Principal School Review Feedback The School Improvement Unit conducted our four year review this year and I quote from the report: “The school has established high standards for a quality education and enjoys an optimistic and positive climate.” I will share more feedback in next year’s newsletter.

School Leaders and Annual Award Recipients Congratulations to our 2018 School Leaders who were inducted at our Annual Awards Presentation last Wednesday. Congratulations also to our annual award recipients who were acknowledged.

School Captains - Eva Whitehead, Toby Moore, Skye Sinclair, Mason Hamill and Jackie Grist Mitchell House Captains - Noah Selwyn-Smith, Dustin Wilson Sturt House Captains - Xaydan Kerss, Ava Morrow Senior Leaders - Imogen Crossley, Aeden Davies, Asher Kennedy, Hudson Payne and Samaya Williams Thank you to our 2017 School Leaders for leading assemblies, helping around the school, representing our school, and showing other students how to do the right thing - Stephanie Aitchison, Henry Cook, Jesse Hinds, Ethan Ingledew, Zander Browne, Tyla Peasley, Jache Campbell, Wyatt Swift, Aquinnah Evans, Majenta Massey, Noel Wiseman, Ciara Conroy, Ella Smith, Charlotte Murphy, Madison Flanagan and Hamish Jacobson.

Acknowledging our Achievements As the year draws to a close, it is important to recognise some of our many achievements, big and small:

Student of the Week awards, stamp rewards, milestone achievement, pizza pieces for good attendance, behaviour rewards

Breakfast Club led by Mr McCarney

Student artwork selected for the 2018 Healthy Active School Travel calendar

Overall winners of the school section of the Ipswich Show for our handwriting and art

Junior Boys won the inter-school soccer competition under coach Miss Tether

Jache Campbell won the Book Links Writing Competition following her extension writing work with Mr Jones and Miss Horstman

Our Art Exhibition showcased the beautiful work you have been doing with Mrs White

Collins Sensei successfully won a $25,000 DET Languages Innovation Grant, and most importantly helped students prepare delicious Japanese food for you every fortnight

Students were given sporting opportunities through the Sporting Schools Grants secured by Mrs Weber

Uniform and resource vouchers supported parents/carers thanks to Barnardos grants organised by Miss Carlotta and Mrs Weber

Our P&C Association had the most participation and activity I have seen since being here

Band and Choir were awarded Bronze in the Jacaranda Festival with the help of Miss Smithers, Ms Murphy and Mr Bignell

Our Kitchen-Garden Program under the leadership of Mrs Barry and Mrs Jacobson won the Ipswich City Council Awards for Excellence in the Student and Environment categories and overall, and received significant contributions from outside organisations

Our school was commended by Metropolitan Region for Excellence in the Early and Primary Years for our literacy work

Class Arrangements for 2018 Please note some changes to class arrangements which remain tentative and will be finalised early in 2018. Prep Susie Jaensch Prep/1 David McCarney Year 1 Laura Kane Year 2 Jacqui Moore (3 days) / Ebony Gough (2 days) 2/3 Therese Hayden—current 3/4 classroom opposite the administration office 3/4 Olivia Smithers —current 2/3H room in H Block near the staff carpark, until end of Term 2

Year 4 Lisa Barry

4/5 Matt Larsen

5/6J Perry Jones

5/6T Belinda Tether

Students will go to their new classroom and meet their new teacher tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 December.

We farewell Mr Wilson who is heading to Mount Marrow State School. Mr Wilson has taught at Ipswich West State School since 2008

and is relocating to be closer to home and for his professional experience. He will be greatly missed as a class teacher and contributor to

our school community. Mr Wilson led our debating teams in the Ipswich Schools Debating competition since we began participating two

years ago, has written and directed the Options and staff plays, and been a leader in grammar instruction in our school. Thank you, Mr

Wilson, for your contribution to the students, families and staff of Ipswich West State School for the last ten years.

End of Year

Have a wonderful break from school. Thank you for your support in 2017 and helping to make this year a successful one. Together, we

help make Ipswich West its best.

Cate Whiting Principal

2016: 92.6% (14 days/student) 2015: 91.9% (16 days/student) Standard: 95% (10 day/student)

TUCKSHOP NEWS Tuckshop day will be on Thursdays in 2018 and will resume on Thursday 8 February 2018 (week 3 of Term 1).

2018 BUS PASSES Student bus passes for 2018 will be forwarded to our school at the beginning of Term 1 and available for collection by the students. Any student that has held a 2017 pass will automatically roll over into the new year unless they have moved schools or have moved residential address. Students will be able to use their 2017 passes until they receive their 2018 passes. Any students who have not held a 2017 bus pass and would like to see if they are eligible for a 2018 bus pass can contact Westside Bus Company on 3288 1333 or via email to reception@busqld.com.au.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS (2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) The admin office will be open from Monday 15 to Friday 19 January 2018. The P&C Uniform Shop will also be trading during this time (please see P&C section for detailed times). Classrooms will be open on Friday 19 January, between 2.00-3.00pm to anyone who would like to drop off school books.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 4-8 Dec 2.30pm Free Furniture & School Supplies Display—in the

junior playground 2.30pm Lost and Found Display—in the courtyard Mon 4 Dec Ipswich State High School Orientation—Year 6 Tickets & money due for P&C End of Year Raffle 6.00pm Graduation Dinner—Year 6 Tue 5 Dec 9.00am Orders due for P&C Pizza Fundraiser End of Year Concert Practice 2.00pm Students meet their 2018 Classes/Teachers 2018 Booklists sent home Wed 6 Dec Water Play Reward (for positive behaviour) Report Cards sent home Thu 7 Dec 9.00am End of Year Concert (NOT FREE DRESS DAY—P&C

providing tea, coffee & scones to parents/carers) P&C End of Year Raffle drawn NO TUCKSHOP Fri 8 Dec Last day of term 4 (FREE DRESS DAY) NO SCHOOL BANKING 9.00-10.00am P&C Disco (no cost)—Prep-Year 2 10.00-11.00am P&C Disco (no cost)—Years 3-6 11.00am P&C Pizza Fundraiser (Volunteers needed) Sat 9 Dec 7.45am-3.30pm P&C Sausage Sizzle—Bunnings West

Ipswich 2018 15-19 Jan Admin office open 16-19 Jan P&C Uniform Shop open for special trading hours Fri 19 Jan 2.00-3.00pm Classrooms open for school book drop offs Mon 22 Jan FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 (Coffee Van available from

8.00am—cash only) Fri 26 Jan PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Australia Day) Thu 1 Feb Day 8 (Enrolment numbers determine school resourcing) Thu 8 Feb Tuckshop resumes Recurring Events Assembly 8.45am in the Undercover Area Mondays—Years 3-6 Tuesdays—Prep-Year 2 Uniform Shop 2.45-3.15pm Mondays & Tuesdays 8.30-8.45am Fridays Gardening Club Monday-Wednesday—first break—Years 3-6 Sport Monday-Wednesday—first & second break Breakfast Club 8.00am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (volunteers

needed) Senior Choir Tuesdays—second break & Thursdays—first break Craft Club Wednesdays—first break Japanese Cooking Wednesdays—second break, fortnightly—Year 6 Japanese Club Wednesdays—second break, fortnightly Music Bus Thursdays Computer Coding Mondays & Thursdays—second break Tuckshop Thursdays (volunteers needed)—resumes Thu 8 Feb School Banking Fridays—resumes in 2018

ACCOUNTS Please ensure that all accounts are settled before the end of the week. You can pay in person at the school office or online. We accept cash, credit card, or BPOINT payments. Thank you.

LIBRARY BOOKS Please return your library books to the school as soon as possible. Thank you!

LOST AND FOUND All lost and found items will be on display from Monday 4 to Friday 8 December from 2.30pm every afternoon in the courtyard. Any unclaimed items will be donated.

FREE FURNITURE GIVEAWAY! We are having a cleanout! Furniture and school supplies will be on display in the junior playground every afternoon from Monday 4 to Friday 8 December from 2.30pm.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS Second hand uniforms in good condition may be donated to the school for others to borrow or buy.

JAPANESE COOKING The nineteenth Japanese food offering for the Year of the Rooster will be on Wednesday 6 December. Miss Collins, our Japanese language teacher, along with the help of some year 6 students, will be making green tea ice cream. This has been a popular treat in the past and will be available at second break for $1 each. Special Offer: The first student to tell Miss Collins who the best Japanese language teacher is at Ipswich West will win a free serve!

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (FREE DRESS DAY) A fun day is being planned for Friday 8 December, starting with a FREE P&C Disco followed by a Pizza Fundraiser! Fun activities will occur in the classrooms for the rest of the day.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK (FOR NOVEMBER) Prep Leila, Dakota, Margerat, Alex, Isaac, Logan,

Grayson, Jackson, Ava, William P/1 Chloe, Jonah, Liam, Scarlet, Caleb, Reuben,

Lorenn, Rubee, Marie, Aiden, Ethan, Claire, Tharn, Lincoln, Beau, Anesu

1 Kiara, Dylan, Kobe, Kayleigh, Hugo, Summah 2/3GM Ruby, Zeven, Caleb, Willow, James, Megan, Isaac,

Tristan, Christoffer, Riley, Mia, Amy, Elinor, Armi, Alex, Luke, Ben

3/4 Charlotte, Indiana 4 Angelique, Swae, Jacob, Joshua 5/6J Rachel 5/6T Chloe, Jacob ART Summah, Lincoln, Megan, Dustin, Lahela, Leonidas, Fiaalofal, Alex, Elli-Louise, Remi, Kealey, Ava, Shayla, Abbeygail, Hannah, David, Kayla VERY GOOD ATTENDANCE (95%+) 1 100% ATTENDANCE ON AT LEAST ONE DAY 1, 2/3GM, 2/3H, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6T 150 STAMPS—BIG PRIZE! Zeven, Alex, James

Congratulations and thank you for helping our school

P&C NEWS End of Year Concert: Thursday 7 December. P&C will be providing complimentary tea, coffee and scones for parents and carers. End of Year Raffle: Last chance to get your raffle tickets back to school. Raffle will be drawn on Thursday 7 December at the End of Year Concert. End of Year Disco: FREE! For all students that attend the last day of term!! Friday 8 December (9am-10am for Prep to Year 2 and 10am-11am for Years 3-6)—FREE DRESS DAY! Pizza Fundraiser: There will be a Pizza fundraiser lunch on the last day of term. Volunteers to help on the day are needed! Please return your orders to the office by 9.00am on Tuesday 5 December. Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser: Saturday 9 December, 7.45am to 3.30pm, at Bunnings West Ipswich (corner Brisbane & Clay Streets). Come along and buy a sausage in bread and drink on the day to help us raise funds for our wonderful school. School Banking: There is no school banking on the last day of school (Friday 8 December). School Banking Competition prizes will be drawn this week with the students. Merry Christmas and thank you to all of our School Bankers in 2017 — You have helped our school raise some great commissions this year! We look forward to seeing you with your deposit books at the beginning of Term 1 next year. For any parents interested in signing their children up with a fee free account for next year please visit any Commonwealth Bank branch or register your interest online at https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html Uniform Shop: Normal operating hours are Mondays & Tuesdays 2.45pm-3.15pm and Fridays 8.30am-8.45am. The Uniform Shop will be open for special trading hours during the School Holidays 2018: Tuesday 16 January—8.30am to 9.30am Wednesday 17 January—8.30am to 9.30am Thursday 18 January—8.30am to 9.30am Friday 19 January—2.30pm to 3.30pm As the year draws to a close, the P&C Executives would like to thank you for helping to make this year a very successful one. Together we achieved greatness!

2018 HEALTHY ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL (HAST) CALENDAR

Congratulations to the following four students whose art pieces were chosen by Ipswich City Council, to be included in the 2018 HAST calendar: Briana (Year 4) Taylor (3/4M), Raymond (2/3H) and Lachlan (Prep/1). Each family will receive one of these colourful and informative calendars to proudly hung at home, thanks to Ipswich City Council and sponsors!

USEFUL NUMBERS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 beyondblue.org.au Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au Lifeline: 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au Parentline (yourtown): 1300 30 1300 parentline.com.au

ANGIE'S BARISTA KOFFEE The coffee van will be parked on the Junior School oval from 8.00am to 9.30am on the first day of school (Monday 22 January 2018). It is a great opportunity for parents/carers to buy a drink, catch your breath and meet other parents. Don't forget to bring some change!

SCHOOL WATCH Parents and students can help take care of our school by reporting any suspicious after-hours activity to School Watch on 13 17 88. By keeping an eye out we can work together to create a safer school community and help to reduce vandalism, theft and arson in our school. If you see something suspicious, please don’t intervene. Call the School Watch number and let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter.

From Carlotta Graham Community Support Worker

END OF YEAR CONCERT PROGRAM

Thursday 7 December at 9.00am

**NOT FREE DRESS DAY**

**Complimentary tea, coffee and scones for parents/carers — courtesy of P&C**

Instrumental Music Performance: Family Favourites Medley

Options Play: There’s a Gorilla in my Soup!

Years 2/3GM and 2/3H: The Homework Song, Cats

Year 3/4: The Importance of Happiness

Year 4/5: It’s Up to You and Me!

Year 4: Synchronised Swimming

Years 5/6J and 5/6T: Sort of Dunno Nothin

Prep, Prep/1 and Year 1: Left and Right Song

P&C: End of Year Raffle Draw

Prep, Prep/1 and Year 1: Aussie Jingle Bells