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21 April 201621 April 2016

Principal’s ReportDear Parent / Caregiver

Thankfully the rainy weather held off long enough last Fridayfor us to complete our school Cross Country. Whilst a little wetat times it was a really great afternoon with some exceptionalperformances from our athletes, maximum participation fromthe students and fabulous inter-house competition.

Congratulations to all competitors for giving the event a goand to the winners in each age group. Special thanks to MrBrinkworth for the organisation of the day and to Mr Robertsonfor the preparation of the track – it all worked really well!

Term 2 Focus Areas

Numeracy

This term we will continue our focus on numeracy across theschool. Our new approach to the teaching of mathematicswhich involves a greater focus on reasoning, understandingand problem solving is really starting to transform students’appreciation for maths as a subject, but also their knowledgeand understanding of how maths is used and is connectedto our everyday living. This new approach encourages a lotmore conversation and discussion from students and teachersaround multiple ways to solve problems relating tomathematics. Our goal is to make the learning as visible aspossible for the students when engaging in mathematics andallow plenty of opportunities for reflection and feedback onthe learning occurring in the classroom. Congratulations to ourteaching staff and our 3 numeracy coaches for their work in thisarea - they have certainly made significant progress and I lookforward to seeing how this continues throughout the year.

Attendance

Term One’s attendance rates saw some positive gains for manyof our year levels. Thanks to all parents for ensuring that schoolis seen as a priority and for ensuring children attend schoolregularly.

Current attendance rate for the school and year levels are asfollows:

Whole School (2016) End of Term 1 2016 93.7%

Whole School (2015) 92.6%

Target 95%

Prep 93.2%

Year 1 92.9%

Year 2 93.7%

Year 3 94.6%

Year 4 94.1%

Year 5 92.8%

Year 6 94.3%

Please keep up the great work in this area everyone and areminder that the school administration is very happy to assistparents who may be having trouble getting their child to school.

2016 P&C Executive Committee

At our last P&C Annual General Meeting elections were heldand the new executive team for 2016 was inducted. Results ofthe election as follows:

President Aaron Williams

Vice President / Secretary Stacey Phillips

Treasurer Kellie Kruger

Vice President / Assistant Treasurer Jane Revell

Congratulations to the new team on being elected to the P&C.I look forward to working with Aaron, Stacey and Kellie alongwith our parent body throughout the 2016 school year toensure that our students receive the best education that wecan provide. I would also like to take the opportunity to publiclythank and acknowledge the work of Chantelle Black ouroutgoing President. Chantelle was a tireless worker andwonderful advocate for Eumundi State School during her 4years as president, and as a school community we thank her forthe time, effort and commitment she has shown to the studentsand families of our school – we wish her all the very best for thefuture.

Facilities

This year the school is looking to refresh its facilities andimprove storage. As such we have recently upgraded thestorage facility below C Block to weather proof the areaunderneath the building and allow for increased storage. Theschool has also painted the Year 1 Adventure Playground andwe are currently looking at maintenance and an upgrade tothe driveway to the Environmental Centre. At this week’s P&CMeeting the subject of air conditioning was also discussed for CBlock. After considering the quotes for completion of this task ithas been decided that the school will use funds from this year’sSpell-a-thon to air condition the building.

Finally this week, congratulations to Year 6 student Dyce onbeing selected to represent the Sunshine Coast region in theupcoming state soccer titles to be held in Stanthorpe in June.Well done to Dyce and we look forward to hearing how theteam performs at the carnival.

Have a great weekMick

NAPLAN Testing

This year NAPLAN testing for students in Years 3 and 5 willtake place on May 10, 11 and 12. The NAPLAN tests aredesigned to assess the skills of Australian students in literacyand numeracy.

The specific purposes are:

All eligible students in Years 3, 5, 7 or Year 9 enrolled atState, Catholic or Independent schools must sit the tests unlessthey are exempt by the school or withdrawn by parents/carers.Parents considering withdrawal (an exemption of theirchildren) from the tests should contact the school byFriday 22 April.

Information for parents about the tests is available on theNAPLAN website.

National Reconciliation Week

As part of our National Reconciliation Week activities, theGoombuckar Indigenous Cultural Bus will be parked atEumundi State School between Monday 23 May and Friday27 May. This is an opportunity for your child to experienceand understand the culture and places of the Kabi Kabi/ GubbiGubbi people of our local area. Each student will have twolearning experiences with this incursion. One is a traditionalstorytelling/educational experience inside the bus and thesecond lesson is a hands on Art activity outside the bus. Irecently had the opportunity to see, first hand, the work of thisinnovative team at the Booin Gari Indigenous Culture Festivaland thoroughly recommend this learning experience. This is anopportunity to build positive relationships and to share in localindigenous culture.

Cost per student is $10. Information went home with childrenthis Monday. Please return completed permission slip andmoney to office.

Gee Westera

EATSIPS (Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPerspectives in Schools) coordinator Eumundi State School.

AwardsCongratulations to the following students who have receivedawards on parade for special effort, achievement andco-operation in class.

1. To collect data from the population of Years 3, 5, 7and 9 students for reporting to parents/carers andschools for systematic reporting.

2. To accommodate the assessment of studentsagainst national minimum standards.

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Jameson, Billy & Charlie Prep B, Kobi, Joshua & Jessica PrepFM, Harrison & Lily Prep M, Blaze & Will Prep C, Ryder & Chase1L, Lily & Oliver 1MS, Amelia & Max 1W, Allegra & Jonathen 2C,Koby & Porscha 2F, Orion & Kase 2H, Yasmine & Luka 2J, Sam2/3CP, Hunter 3B, Ruby 3C, Adam 3O, Caspian 4P, Huntah4Z, Darcy 4M, Jack 5B, Mia 5M, Darcy 5S, Jonah 5/6C, Zavier6H, Tom 6K, Cooper & Ashlee 6S and Bella & Jannali 6H &Bailey 6K for Glee Club

Mr Kross presented these Guitar Club students with Certificatesfor their great performance at the school’s Easter Parade.

Coby Prep B, Flynn Prep M, Oscar, Alexander, Bryce, Will &Lilliana 1L, Jack 1MS, Finn, Hayden & Nate 1W, Stella 2/3CP,Allegra, Mylie, Neve, Tom & Madeline 2C, Sky & Harper 2F,Kobe 2H, Harper & Yasmine 2J, Ruby 3C, Erica 3B, Lily & Sage3O, Molly & Indigo 4M, Tom 4P, Neve & Dash 4Z and Phoebe& Tom 6K.

Eumundi Community Anzac Day Service –Monday 25 April

Eumundi State School students have been invited toparticipate at the Eumundi Community Anzac Day Service andCommunity Walk. Specific details are as follows:

When: Monday 25 April 2016Time: We request everyone arrive at 7:30amWhere: Meet at Caplick Park (opposite the ImperialHotel).Dress: Students interested in participating arerequired to wear full school uniform, including abroad brimmed hat.

It would be great to see as many Eumundi families and theirchildren as possible involved to show our respect and supportfor the Anzacs.

Chappy Chat

Eumundi State School ANZAC DayService

P & C NewsWe hope you had a wonderful Easter break with your familiesand we welcome new and existing Eumundi families to a coolerterm 2.

Firstly let’s congratulate our New P&C executive team on theirelection on the 15th March.

Aaron Williams – President and Dad to Archie from Year1.Stacey Phillips – Vice President/ Secretary and Mum toMason from Year 5.Jane Revell – Vice President/ Assisstant Ttreasurer, Mumto Eddie from Year 5 and regular Café Volunteer withhusband Matt.Kellie Kruger – Treasurer and Mum to Wil Year 5.

These Volunteer positions enable our P&C to continue itsimportant work in our school community. Ensuring the Café andOSHC operate according to department regulations. Makingsure you are heard on important matters concerning theeducation of our children, creating opportunities for ourcommunity to grow and feel valued, and providing jobs for 12people in our town, all while they continue their own busy familyand business lives. We are truly grateful for these awesomepeople.

On that topic, our P&C executive are relatively new to theirroles and we would like to provide them with opportunities to

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get to know you and to be involved in educational mattersof concern. P & C will have their Operations Manager (Karen)and the School Chaplain (Sam) in place by the school hall onParade Monday afternoons for you to have a cuppa and a chatabout all things community. This will be a chance to check outwhat’s on the P&C agenda for their next meeting or add thingsto that agenda if you are unable to attend meetings. You canalso find out about the valuable work Sam our School Chaplainperforms and how she is available to assist your family. Samhas great programs already running. Perhaps you have somenew suggestions.

Speaking of our school family we send a big congratulationsout to Kalina (our OSHC Coordinator) and her partner Jordyon the safe arrival of their son Rocky on 15 March. He wasa whopping 9lb 11oz and left mum in the operating theatre.However both are now doing well and we wish them all the beston this parenthood journey.

Keep a look out on the school Facebook page and Newsmundifor dates to join our afternoon in the park BBQ’s that will occurover the next few months to give the Executive the chance tomeet as many of our families as possible. This will provide aspace to have a chat about our school and what you would liketo see your P&C doing.

Now for our operating news:

Café - has had a great start to the year and is planning a coupleof treat days this term. Look out for our Friday specials hotroast pork or chicken rolls with apple sauce or gravy. We havealso listened to your request that we return to serving hot foodduring both breaks, and have begun to this again. Only our dailyspecials are available for second break.

OSHC - Had a great Easter Vacation care and have fullenrolments for most afternoons. However, there are spacesavailable for mornings if you are in need of this valuable service.

Mother’s Day Stall - Mother’s Day Gifts are all wrapped andwe look forward to our Mother’s day Stall on Friday 06 May inthe Arthouse. Class rosters will be out for teachers to choose asuitable time for the class soon. If you are able to help on thisday we would be very appreciative.

Carpark - Our carpark cost will rise to $6 on 01 July. (Parentsparking for children’s drop off are not charged).

Many thanks to Glen Elmes for his donation of a Webber BBQ,utensils and meat tray for our major raffle this year. Tickets willbe on sale soon.

That’s all for this fortnight Eumundi, we hope to see you aroundthe schoolyard.

Your P & C Team

Upcoming Excursions/ Payments

Excursion/Excursion/ActivityActivity

ExcursionExcursionDatesDates

CostCost PaymentPaymentDue ByDue By

Year 5 Camp toMapleton 5S,5M, 5B and Year5’s in 5/6C

Monday 18July toWednesday20 July2016

$245 Full paymentdue byThursday 09June 2016

Firstinstalmentof $200

Due Friday22 April2016

Year 6 Camp toTallebudgeraBeach EducationSchool

Monday 18July toFriday 22July 2016

Finalpayment$TBA

DueThursday 09June 2016

StudentResource Levy

$70 per student Due byFriday 29April

Calendar of Events

Friday 22April

School ANZAC Day Service from 9:30am inthe Town Square

Friday 22April

LAST DAY to return Year 3 & 5 NAPLANExemption Forms

Monday 25April

Anzac Day public holiday

Children involved in Community Serviceplease meet at Caplick Park (opposite theImperial Hotel) at 7.30am in full schooluniform, including a broad brimmed hat

Tuesday 26April

AFL Auskick begins – 1st Session –3.00-4.00pm on the school oval

Monday 02May

Labour Day holiday

Tuesday 03May

AFL Auskick – 2nd Session – 3.00-4.00pmon the school oval

Friday 06May

Mother’s Day Morning Tea 8.15-9.15am inthe undercover area outside the tuckshop

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Friday 06May

P & C Mother’s Day stall

Monday 09May

District Cross Country at Kin Kin StateSchool

Monday 09May

Full School Parade

Tuesday 10May

AFL Auskick – 3rd Session – 3.00-4.00pmon the school oval

Tuesday 10May

NAPLAN – Yr 3 & 5 students only

Wednesday11 May

NAPLAN – Yr 3 & 5 students only

Thursday 12May

NAPLAN – Yr 3 & 5 students only

Monday 16May

Year 3-6 Parade

Tuesday 17May

University of New South Wales DigitalTechnologies Competition

Tuesday 17May

AFL Auskick - – 4th Session – 3.00-4.00pmon the school oval

Monday 23May

Full School Parade

Monday 23May toFriday 27May

National Reconciliation Week

Celebrations include ‘Goombuckar’ visit

Tuesday 24May

AFL Auskick – 5th Session – 3.00-4.00pmon the school oval

Monday 30May

Year 3-6 Parade

Tuesday 31May

University of New South Wales ScienceCompetition

Tuesday 31May

AFL Auskick – 6th Session – 3.00-4.00pmon the school oval

Monday 06June

Full School Parade

Tuesday 07June

AFL Auskick – 7th and Final Session –3.00-4.00pm on the school oval

Wednesday08 June

Year 1 Excursion to Underwater World

Thursday 09June

Year 6 Market Mayhem

Friday 10June

Nambour Show holiday

Monday 13June

CHANGE - now Full School Parade

Monday 13June

University of New South Wales WritingCompetition

Wednesday15 June

University of New South Wales SpellingCompetition

Wednesday15 June

Year 3 - 6 800m races, 1.00-2.50pm on theoval

Friday 17June

Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival – all day eventon the oval

Monday 20June

CHANGE – now NO PARADE

Tuesday 21June

School photos

Friday 24June

Last Day Term 2

Monday 11July

First day Term 3

Monday 18toWednesday20 July

Year 5 Camp at Mapleton

Monday 18to Friday 22July

Year 6 Camp at Tallebudgera BeachEducation School

Friday 29July

Prep – Year 2 Sports Day

Tuesday 2August

University of New South Wales EnglishCompetition

Tuesday 16August

University of New South Wales MathsCompetition

Wednesday31 August toThursday 15September

Life Ed 2016 – details and cost to be advised

Friday 16September

Last Day Term 3

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Community Notices

Friday Country Fare at Eumundi SquarePresent your Eumundi Square VIP card at the Animal Farmany Friday between 9.00am and 12.00 noon to receive freeentry into the Baby Animal Farm.

There are many uses for your Friday VIP card. Just present itto any retailer in Eumundi Square on a Friday and ask for theirdeal of the day.

Perfect for mums looking for something special to do withyour pre-school kids or with school kids during holidays.

VIP cards available at the Eumundi Service Station, EumundiGood Start Office or Eumundi Square Admin. Office or

Eumumdi State School Office,

Free Mother’s Day Family Night @Noosaville Bunnings

Thursday 5th May 5.30pm-7.30pmCome and join us for a great night where it is all aboutMum. Kids will get to make a gift for Mum, there will alsobe awesome kids craft and games. Hair styling and massagefor Mum. Jumping castle for the kids. Photo booth for thewhole family. Pizza oven and heating demo on the night. Lightsupper provided. Bookings essential in store or online.

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