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Issue 7, 8 May 2019
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Finvoy Street Ferny Grove QLD 4055 (07) 3550 5333
fernygrovess.eq.edu.au Student Absence
Bunyaville, it’s a challenge
Our Year 6 students have participated in Day 2 of the Bunyaville Challenge over the past week. This program is focused on building group and leadership skills.
These skills are developed over two days, one at school and one at the Bunyaville Conservation Park. Here the students learn about their strengths and preferred learning style and that of others; how to use a variety of ICT tools and how to work as a team using and building on their teams strengths to complete challenges in a forest setting.
8.50am Middle Years Assembly
8.30am Year 5 Smart Start Financial Literacy Incursion
7pm FAST Meeting—Library
1.20pm Year 6 Debating—Library
2pm Year 3 Footsteps
8.50am Early Years Assembly Prep Hearing Screening
8am Year 1 Morning Reading
8.30am Year 5 Commissariat Store Excursion
School Disco—School Hall 5pm—6.30pm Prep—Yr 3 7pm—8.30pm Yr 4—Yr 6
Prep Hearing Screening 8.50am—11am Prep—Yr 2
Under 8’s Day
8.50am Middle Years Assembly
NAPLAN
1.20pm Year 6 Debating—Library
2pm Year 3 Footsteps
NAPLAN
7pm P&C Meeting—Library
NAPLAN
8am Year 1 Morning Reading
10am Maths Jam
11am Year 5 Debating—Library
NAPLAN (Catch Up)
Walk Safely to School Day
Year 5 & 6 Sport Federal Election—FGSS Hall
Polling Booth
Events
Saturday May 18
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Student Council news
Shave for a Cure Update Fabulous Ferny has banked a total of $26 200.84 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure campaign. What a fantastic effort. Nationally Shave for a Cure has raised $15 319 530. School Disco Our next school disco will be on Thursday 23 May 2019. Prep—Year 3 from 5pm to 6.30pm and Year 4—Year 6 from 7pm—8.30pm at the school hall. More information to come.
Safety in and around schools is our highest priority. We have practices in place to limit the use of vehicles on the school grounds to ensure that our children are safe. Unfortunately lately there have been some instances of parents walking through the carparks to drop off and pick up their children from the classroom. Although as parents we believe we can do this safely, it can send the wrong message to a young child that this is a safe thing to do. We can never be sure of what they will do in our absence so modelling best practice is the best way for them to learn. Here are some tips to teach your children how to be safe walking to and from school. When they know how to be safe, quite often they then teach us!
Walking advice You are responsible for your child’s safety when travelling to and from school.
It’s a good idea to hold your child's hand when walking on the footpath and when crossing the road - until they are at least 8 years old.
When your children are between 8 and 10 years old, supervise them very closely when they are near traffic and crossing the road.
When you decide to let your child walk to and from school by themselves, plan the journey together. Practise being a safe pedestrian by:
keeping to the left of the footpath being aware of vehicles coming in and out of
driveways not being distracted by mobile
devices or by other people using a safe, alternative way
home in wet weather showing respect to other
pedestrians.
Encourage your child:
to always use a safe place to cross the road such as a pedestrian crossing, traffic lights or a school crossing, if available
to check for turning vehicles before they cross the road and driveways
never to assume that a driver can see you or will stop for you
to make eye contact with a driver so they know the driver has seen them
to wait till the driver has completely stopped their vehicle before they cross the road or driveway.
Remind your child when crossing the road to always:
STOP! one step back from the kerb
LOOK! continuously both ways
LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic
THINK! is it safe to cross.
Katie Stubbings, A/Principal [email protected]
From the Principal
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Date Claimers
Under 8’s Day Each year we enjoy celebrating being under 8 by planning a fun, messy and creative morning full of activities for our Prep – year 2 students. This year it will be held on Friday the 24th of May during the morning session. Parents, grandparents and younger siblings are all welcome to attend and join in on the messy fun. Please ensure you send your child along with a bag to pop their glittery creations in to bring home.
Consistent late arrivals and high absences Students who are absent for 10% or more of school days display chronic absenteeism. Together with our Guidance Officer we will shortly be identifying who these students are and parents will receive a formal letter regarding this. We will also be identifying those students who are arriving to school late frequently. Each parent of a student who is of compulsory school age must ensure that the student is enrolled and attends school on every school day unless the parent has a reasonable excuse. When a student is absent from school with a reasonable excuse, the parent is required to notify the school. It is also the responsibility of the parent to ensure that the student arrives to school on time. As a school we will continue to monitor this and if there are no improvements with the identified students then the formal process will continue. Please ensure your child is arriving to school on time. I am often surprised by the line-up of students in the foyer waiting to get a late slip. This is not setting your child up for a successful day and is also extremely disruptive to the class.
Jacki Schott, Deputy Principal [email protected]
Middle Years news I really appreciate the support that I have received since stepping into the role of Acting Deputy Principal (4-6). It has been great getting to know the upper school and all the different activities that take place.
In Term 3, students from Ritsumeikan Uji Junior High School in Japan will once again be visiting Ferny Grove SS. If you are interested in being a Host Family during their stay, please fill in the application form and return it to the school office or email Keiko ([email protected])
Good luck to all the students who are participating in the North West District Athletics Carnival, your effort, sportsmanship and dedication is something to be proud of.
Leanda Gejas, A/Deputy Principal [email protected]
OSH Care news
As the weather is getting cooler we are starting to bring out our delicious warm breakfast options including scrambled eggs, porridge, pancakes and toasted cheese sandwiches. Make sure you book your children in so they can enjoy having breakfast with their friends.
Diana Armanelli, Coordinator,Helping Hands Ferny Grove, [email protected]
Early Years news
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ANZAC Day Commemorations ANZAC Day is a very important commemoration at Ferny Grove SS. Each year we are made proud by our students in their participation and contribution to making this day meaningful and memorable. Much work goes into the preparation of the Anzac Day service, and for this we are thankful of all the teachers who contribute their time and talents to make this commemoration special. In particular, thanks to Matt Kurth, Kurt Bryant, Rhonda Haringcaspel & Naomi Miller.
Doves for Peace Display This year, we once again focused on being grateful for the peace we enjoy in our lives and for the sacrifices made by Defence members past and present that contribute to our enjoyment of a safe and peaceful country. Students were asked to create origami doves to contribute to a whole school art installation. Approximately 600 origami doves were made and displayed in the hall with the help of some very special people. A big thank you goes out to Mr & Mrs Trevarthen, Sarah Bingham, Katrina Johansson, Chappy and Tony Clark for your help putting the display together – it would not have been possible without your support.
Special Guests We were very fortunate this year to have special guests attending our school as part of the Anzac Day commemorations. I would like to extend a huge thank you to the members from the 2nd /14th Lighthorse Regiment, Qld Mounted Infantry unit; CPL W. Naggs, LCPL M Chappel, TPR H Dietrich, TPR S Dickson, TPR D Laing, TPR Bendall and TPR D Stead, as well as Steve Reeves and his horse Max from the Qld Mounted Infantry Historical Troop for giving our students the opportunity to learn more about the military experience and to get a close look at the military equipment and vehicles past and present. Students loved learning about the drones, meeting Max the horse and getting an inside view of the military vehicles. CPL Naggs was a most entertaining presenter who related beautifully with our students and provided plenty of humour for the adults. A big thank you also to the members from 8/9 RAR; PTE B R Fry, PTE B J Neal, PTE Z J Karnaghan, PTE T D Williams, PTE D R Scofield and LCPL P Rana who provided ceremonial support by way of a catafalque party. Students are always mesmerised by the soldiers standing to attention. This year, the catafalque party went above and beyond expectation as they also took the time to talk with students after the service to share their experiences in the Army and allowed students access inside their vehicle. Thank you all so much for your time and for enriching our students’ learning.
Jessica De la Jara, Defence School Mentor [email protected]
Defence news
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Woolworths Earn & Learn news
Woolworths has just launched Earn & Learn, and we're once again joining it. For those parents who aren't aware of the program, if you shop at Woolworths between 1st of May and the 25th of June you can earn stickers. Our school will be collecting these stickers which we'll be able to swap for new school equipment; things like art and craft supplies, sports gear, teaching aids, and more. So for any parents who shop at Woolworths, please collect those stickers and drop them in to our collection boxes, which are located in the office and the library Thanks for helping out!
Our next school disco will be on Thursday 23 May 2019. Once again there will be a free, 1 hour Triple P class held to coincide with the Junior School Disco starting at 5:15 pm
Parents will be able to sign their children in at the hall and then walk upstairs to the 5H classroom in L block for Triple P.
Topics include Creating a Safe interesting environment Having a Positive Learning environment Using assertive discipline Having realistic expectations
Facilitators will be Peter Wheeler, Student Welfare and Engagement Teacher and Alexia Hoffman, Chaplain.
Peter Wheeler Student Welfare and Engagement Teacher
Triple P news
P & C news
Stationery & Uniform Store
OPENING HOURS: 8-10am MONDAY & FRIDAY 2-5PM WEDNESDAY The stores do not open on Public holidays or Pupil Free days.
Charyl Cowles, Stationery Convenor 3550 5359 (0431 265 068),
Madonna Morton, Uniform Convenor 3550 5359 (0409 272 062),
Tuckshop news
Cooler weather is slowly creeping in, so our hot food items are well in demand! Tune in next Wednesday for a new item on our menu:
Mexican Toastie $4.00. Toasted Tortilla filled with chicken, beans, salsa and cheese
Available Wednesday only.
With so many more ideas and adding more items to our menu, our kitchen has become very busy. We have a huge number of orders each day and are always in need of more volunteers. Please consider signing up. A hot beverage from our coffee cart will be free on your volunteer day. You also go into our Tuckshop Volunteer raffle at the end of the term. Please join us for your chance to win $50.00 gift voucher.
Simply click the link for the Term 2 Volunteer Sign Up: https://volunteersignup.org/W48PH.
As always, super thanks to our current volunteers. Our lunches are delicious and delivered on time because of you. Thank you.
Liz Mu, Senior Managing Convenor Phone 3550 5361, [email protected]
Important Dates
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Jeremy is our very own Australian Olympian
Many of you will have seen Jeremy helping out in our library. He recently had an amazing trip to the Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi.
Jeremy has been swimming since he was four years old and for the past two years has been part of a Masters squad, training weekly at Chermside Aquatic Centre as well as completing 2 hour open water training sessions at Suttons Beach each fortnight.
All Jeremy’s hard work paid off when he was selected to represent Australia in the Special Olympics Summer World Games in Abu Dhabi in March. Jeremy travelled to Abu Dhabi where he competed in 3 events finishing 7th in the 800m freestyle, he won a bronze medal for the open water swim and a gold medal as part of the Australian 800m freestyle relay team.
Jeremy is an inspirational young man, aside from his swimming accomplishments and working in our school library he also helps out at the Enoggera Army Base and is part of the Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra.
Congratulations Jeremy, we are very proud of your hard work and dedication.
Community news
Library news
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Community news
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