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From the Principal P&C Association
From the DP - June Riley Tuckshop
From the DP - Ruth Kelly Uniform Shop
Spelling Focus Week 4 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
String News School Banking
3P's Artwork Mt Crosby Historical Fact
Chappy Corner Community Notices
Garden Club Recycle Your Cans
Dates to Remember Money Collection Closing Dates
17 February 2015
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Caregivers
We hope to see many of you tonight at our parent teacher meeting. Come and meet staff and associated
businesses in a relaxed atmosphere in the Annex. We start at 5:30pm and will finish by 7:30pm. There will be a
sausage sizzle, tea, coffee and water available. If you need to bring your children with you, then please do but
you need to ensure that you take responsibility for them as no supervision is provided.
P&C AGM Next Week
On Wednesday 25 February, at 7pm, we will hold our AGM for the P&C. The AGM is for the election of office
bearers for 2015. The AGM will be followed by a general meeting. Membership forms are available for all as all
membership needs to be renewed at the AGM.
School Attendance – Make Every Day Count
Why is regular attendance at school important?
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Regular school attendance will mean that your child has a better chance in life. Your child will achieve better
when they go to school all day, every school day.
• they learn better
• they make friends
• they are happier
• they have a brighter future.
Why must I send my child to school?
Under Queensland law, you must make sure your child of school age is enrolled and attends school all day,
every school day unless they have an acceptable reason. Illness, doing work experience or competing in a
school sporting event are acceptable reasons for being absent from school.
Principals decide if the reason given for your child’s absence is acceptable. Avoid keeping your child away from
school for:
• birthdays, shopping, visiting family and friends, if they sleep in, looking after other children, minor check ups or
hair cuts.
Routine medical or other health appointments should be made either before or after school or during the school
holidays.
Remember: Our school day actually starts in the classroom at 8:50am. Children should be at school by
8:45am.
Additional Learning Support
Last week, we started a 7 week block of intensive learning support for children who are reading just at or below
our school’s reading benchmark for their year level.
We are using our Great Results Guarantee funding for our children who require additional support in literacy.
Parents of children receiving additional support will receive a letter this week outlining the support.
Our aim is to improve the reading levels of ALL our students because we see reading as a key skill for success
in learning and life.
TIE Program Begins
Our Targetted Intervention and Enrichment program also began last week. Students in Year 1 are focussing on
Reading and Writing; Year 2 - 6 are focussing on Reading, Writing and Numeracy. In Years 3 & 5, we are also
beginning our work on preparing students for NAPLAN. In our preparation, we are not putting children through
endless ‘test’ experiences but rather preparing them for the type of assessment they will experience so that by
the time NAPLAN rolls around in May, the students will have a level of confidence in approaching the work.
Working Parties – Volunteers Needed
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From the QSR of last year, we decided to establish 3 working parties to progress some particular initiatives in the
school over the next 3 - 4 years. The working parties are designed to have both staff and parent representation
and will be led by a member of the admin team.
I imagine the working party will meet at least once per month and the meeting would need to be outside school
hours – either before or after school depending on people’s availability.
The three working parties are:
1. Improving parent community engagement with an emphasis on communication, workshops for parents
2. Exploring the offering of extra curricular activities after school in conjunction with OSHC
3. Digital technology - visioning and moving forward.
If you are interested in being on one of these working parties, please let me know via email to
Sue Phillips
Principal
From the Deputy Principal
Interschool Sports
Interschool sports commences on Friday 13 March. The following teachers are responsible for Interschool sport
in Semester 1: Mrs Llewelyn – Tennis, Mrs Sizer – Rugby League, Mr Seymour – Soccer, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Krafft
and Mrs Lovett – Netball. Mr Sutherland will be taking the students who are not participating in interschool
sports.
A letter containing all relevant information will be going home this week for students who are participating in sport
this semester. There will also be a letter going home for students who are participating in alternative activities at
school.
Instrumental Music Levy and Instrumental Hirer Payments
The Instrumental and Strings levy and Instrumental Hire payments are now overdue for 2015. These can be paid
at the money window each morning from 8am to 10am. Students requiring the black music folders can purchase
these from the money window for $10.
School Photo Day
This year the school has commissioned MSP photography to take the school photographs on Wednesday 18
March. More information regarding the school photo day will be sent home in the near future.
Spelling Focus for Week 4
Please refer to the table in this newsletter.
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Kind Regards
June Riley
Deputy Principal
From the Deputy Principal
Reading Buddies – Reading!
Our Year 5 and 6 Reading Buddies are very excited this week as they await their first opportunity to test their
new skills. They will be heading into Prep and Year 1 classrooms to read to some of our younger students.
With their buddies, they will share wonderful stories of adventure, humour, fantasy and even fact. Along the way,
our young beginning readers will learn to understand that printed words have meaning and together words can
describe ideas and events and tell a story. Most importantly, they will hopefully develop a love of reading and the
wonderful worlds that await a reader to explore!
Can you help out our Chaplain?
Our wonderful Chappy Niki would very much appreciate the support of one or two parents who can help out with
a small painting project. We need 2 benches painted in rainbow colours. No prior painting skills are necessary
just enthusiasm and a willingness to help – we even supply the paint! The timeframe is flexible but hopefully it
could be completed in the next couple of weeks.
See Niki’s article further in!
Ruth KellyDeputy Principal
Spelling Focus Week 4
Year Level Spelling Focus
Prep Focus on letter and sound recognition
f as in fish
n as in net
Year 1 k as in kite
Spelling Rule:
• The letter ‘c’ may have a soft or hard sound. When ‘c’ meets an
‘a’, ‘o’ or ‘u’ its sounds is hard. When ‘c’ meets an ‘e’, ‘I’, or ‘y’ its
sound is soft.
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Year 2 k as in kite
Focus on graphemes and blends:
k, c, q, ck, x(ks), ch, cl, cr, qu, squ
Year 3 k as in kite
Spelling Rules:
• When a word ends with a short vowel followed by a consonant,
double the last consonant before adding ‘ed’.
• The letter ‘c’ may have a soft or hard sound. When ‘c’ meets an
‘a’, ‘o’ or ‘u’ its sounds is hard. When ‘c’ meets an ‘e’, ‘I’, or ‘y’ its
sound is soft.
• Most words add ‘s’ to make the plural.
• Add ‘es' to words ending in ‘ch’, ‘sh’, ‘s’, ‘ss, ‘x’ or ‘z’ to make the
plural.
Year 4 k as in kite
Spelling Rules:
• Most words add ‘s’ to make the plural.
• Add ‘es, to words ending in ‘ch’, ‘sh’, ‘s’, ‘ss, ‘x’ or ‘z’ to make
the plural.
• Double the consonant before adding ‘ing’ to words that have a
short vowel followed by a consonant at the end.
• When a word ends in a double consonant, do not double the
last letter before adding an ‘ing’.
Year 5 k as in kite
Spelling Rules:
• Prefixes can be added to base words to create new words.
Prefixes ending in vowels are added directly to base words.
• Prefixes can be added to roots to form new words. Roots often
have meanings from other languages.
• Homophones are words that have the same sound but a
different meaning and spelling.
• A homograph is a word that may have more than one meaning
or pronunciation.
Year 6 k as in kite
Spelling Rule:
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• The letter ‘c’ may have a soft or hard sound. When ‘c’ meets an
‘a’, ‘o’ or ‘u’ its sounds is hard. When ‘c’ meets an ‘e’, ‘I’, or ‘y’ its
sound is soft.
String News
Lessons are off to a great start for the year. The cello students have had their instruments allocated and were
able to take them home once the loan agreements came back signed.
The Intermediate String rehearsal at 1st break Mondays started last week, and I have the feeling this will be a
very hard working and musical group of students.
Senior String rehearsals are before school Mondays. Yesterday we had our 2nd rehearsal and I am yet to see a
few students. This is very disappointing especially as it is a small group this year (16 students) so if any players
are missing from rehearsal, it is very obvious and makes it difficult for the players who are there. Please arrive
BEFORE 8am to help set up and tune. I look forward to seeing ALL of the Senior Strings next Monday.
Jennifer Hemmings Instrumental Music Teacher - Strings
3P's Artwork
Attached is a photo of some artwork that Year 3P have been doing in their recent art unit dealing with warm and
cool colours. They turned out really well.
Fiona PattersonClass Teacher - 3P
Chappy Corner
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A big thank you to all those who donated unwanted stationery. I have a stationery box overflowing with donations
which will be used by staff and students during the year.
Calling All Painters!!!!
We are looking for a parent / grandparent or carer to paint two benches in the school to be used as BUDDY
BENCHES. They are going to be painted in rainbow colours and used for students who do not have someone to
play with during break time. When sitting there, the Rainbow rangers and staff on duty will be able to identify
students who may need friends during break.
If you are able to assist please could you contact me on: [email protected] or via the school office.
Chappy NikiSchool Chaplain
Garden Club
Garden Club had a fantastic start to the year last Thursday, with plenty of enthusiastic gardeners, helpful parents
and smiling faces. We had a really busy morning planting lots of vegetable and flower seedlings into our newly
prepared beds. We are hoping to get a few last warm weather crops in before the days start to cool down.
A reminder that ALL CHILDREN need to have filled in a permission form before being allowed to participate in
Garden Club. Permission forms are available from the office. Completed forms should be handed into the office.
Garden Club runs from 8:15 to 8:45am every Thursday morning.
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We have some exciting projects planned for this year and are looking forward to great year.
P&C Association
P & C Business Opening Hours & Contact Details
OSHC
Phone: 3201 0841
Coordinator:
Belinda Beckham
TUCKSHOP
www.ouronlinecanteen.
com.au
Phone: 3813 2257
Convenor: Jodie
Coutts
UNIFORM SHOP
www.ouronlinecanteen.
com.au
Phone: 3813 2259
Convenor: Michelle
West
P&C OFFICE
edu.au
Phone: 3813 2222
Operations Manager:
Lisa Evans
Before School Care:
7:00 - 8.30am
Breakfast served til 7:50am
After School Care:
3:00 – 6:30pm
Afternoon tea provided.
Vacation Care
7:00am – 6:30pm
Breakfast & Afternoon tea
service.
Wednesday:
Order lunch online by
9am
Thursday & Friday:
Order lunch on line or at
the counter by 9am
Open 1st and 2nd
break Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday
during term.
Open every Tuesday
during term 8.30 -
10am
VACANCIES AVAILABLE Counter lunch orders
can only be placed
Thursdays & Fridays.
Shop in person.
Order online.
Order at school admin.
Got any queries about
what's happening in
2015? Get in touch with
the P&C office and we'll
help you out.
Wine and Cheese AGM 25 February 2015 @ 7pm in the Library
At the AGM nominations and acceptances are taken to appoint the 2015 Executive Committee, which is then
followed by a General Meeting. We have nominations for most of the executive positions already, so there
will be no pressure to take on responsibilities! If you would like to get more involved, or know someone who
might, the nomination form is here: Executive_Officer_Nomination_Form.pdf
Executive Committee Nominations Open for the following roles:
President (Executive Committee)
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• provides leadership by presiding at meetings
• oversees the Association's accountability
• encourages participation and fosters relationships within the school and wider community
Secretary (Executive Committee)
• assists the President in preparing meeting agendas and collates agenda papers
• prepares Executive Committee and P&C meeting minutes and maintains meeting records
• oversees the P&C's correspondence and record-keeping
Vice-President (Executive Committee) multiple positions available
• offers support and assistance to the President
• chairs meetings when the President is absent
• undertakes special projects for the P&C
Treasurer (Executive Committee)
• has overall responsibility for the financial management of the P&C
• oversees compilation of documents, and preparation of annual statements for audit.
Fundraising Coordinator/s (Support Role)
Fundraising Coordinator/s can choose to coordinate the entire year's fundraising, or may adopt a single project. If
you're interested in project management or events coordination this is a great place to start!
Working Bee Coordinator (Support Role)
The working bee coordinator is usually a handy sort of person, who organises the occasional get together to get
odd-jobs done around the school. After the success of the Year 4 erosion project in 2014, the major working bee
this year will again form part of the Year 4 science curriculum.
These roles are all supported by the P&C Operations Manager, ensuring all roles can be managed in
conjunction with work and family responsibilities. If you're curious about how the P&C operates feel free to
pop in to our office for a chat.
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Diary Dates - 2015 P&C Meeting Schedule
The P&C has traditionally met on the 4th Wednesday of each month, however late last year we identified that
Tuesday nights might be better for many families. Do you have a preference? Come along to the AGM to have
your say.
Friday 20th February Fundraisers Catch Up 9:30am (After Parade)
Interested in fundraising but don't want to do it all? We are putting together a fundraising committee to help with
discos, catalogues, mothers and fathers day stalls etc. Come and help put together a fundraising calendar for the
year and choose the bits you'd like to do!
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Prep - Year 2 Junior Disco: 6 - 7pm
Years 3 - 6 Senior Disco: 7:15 - 8.:0pm
In the undercover area outside Tuckshop - entry via main gate
Children will not be permitted to leave the disco without an adult.
VIP tickets available $12 value for only $10.
Includes early entry, red carpet, VIP glow wrist band, sausage in bread, drink and raffle ticket.
VIP tickets must be pre-purchased! Ticket sales close Tuesday 3rd March 3pm
Purchase by enclosing $10 per student in an envelope marked with student’s name/s and class/es and post into
the P&C mailbox in the office. Tickets will be distributed in class.
Regular entry can be purchased on the night for $5
Parents are welcome to stay for the disco and helpers are needed! Please contact us on
[email protected] or 3813 2274 if you can help out with any of the jobs in the roster below.
DISCO ROSTER - Helpers Needed!
Set up 3.10-4pm
- installing orange barricade fencing,
- putting-up marquee over BBQ,
- putting ice and drinks into eskies,
- slicing onions for BBQ,
- putting up signage and taping down the
red carpet,
- placing tables at Entry, BBQ, and Glow
Products and placing stock on tables.
1. Jeannie Rice
2. Leo Pomerenke
3. Alan Pheasant
4.
5.
6.
Junior Disco (Shift)
5.30pm – 7pm
Senior Disco (Shift)
6.45pm – 8.30pm
VIP Entry 1. Sue Phillips
2. Liliana Martin-Rico
1. Sue Phillips
2. Susan Westacott
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Entry 1. Your name here!
2.
1.
2.
Security, Roaming and Entry/Exit 1. Brianna Jordan
2. Amanda Welch
3. Your name here!
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Your name here!
Glow Products 1. Sarah Shaw
2. Your name here!
3.
4.
1. Jean McCausland-Green
2.
3.
Tuckshop 1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3. Your name here!
Sausage Sizzle 1. Leo Pomerenke
2. Alan Pheasant
3. Your name here!
4.
1. Leo Pomerenke
2.
3.
4. Your name here!
VIP Drinks and Raffle 1.
2.
1.
2.
Tuckshop News
Tuckshop would like to thank Anne, Melinda, Leslie, Kylie, Helen and Mikhaila for their assistance last week.
** Don't forget to update your child's class details online.**
*TUCKSHOP HELPERS ARE THE LIFE BLOOD
OF OUR TUCKSHOP*
The P&C offers the Tuckshop as a service to the school community, and relies on helpers to run it. Please let
our Convenor, Jodie Coutts, know if you can help. Every little bit counts - even an hour now and then is greatly
appreciated.
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Peak time is 9-11am - only 2 hours of your time makes a HUGE difference to us!
If you are unable to help during opening hours, we can arrange for you to access tuckshop to help with
food preparation and cooking at a time that suits you, or set up a home baker arrangement.
A sample tuckshop roster is provided below, please drop in, call or email us if you can help us out at any
time in 2015.
TERM 1 TUCKSHOP ROSTER
FEBRUARY
WEEK 4
WEDNESDAY 18th Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
11am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
Olivia (12-2)
1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
THURSDAY 19TH Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
Chantel
11am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
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FRIDAY 20TH Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
Helen Kaye
11am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
Helen Kaye
1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
WEEK 5
WEDNESDAY 25th Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
Anne
11am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
THURSDAY 26TH Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
Chantel Melinda
11 am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
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1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
FRIDAY 27th Helper 1 Helper 2 Helper 3
9 - 11am
Food preparation and
cooking
Helen Mikhaila
11am - 1pm
Serving at counter, food
prep and cooking
Helen
1 - 3pm
Cleaning and restocking
Uniform Shop News
We offer a 'one stop shop' for all of your school uniform needs and are open every Tuesday during term from
8.30 - 10am. If you can’t be there at this time simply fill out an order form in the school admin office and post it in
the P&C mailbox, or order online at www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au as detailed above. We can even deliver to
your child's class!
Chair bags and medium hats are on order and should be in any day.
Pre-ordered Music Shirts have arrived and any which had been paid for were distributed to teachers' pigeon
holes on Friday last week. If you have ordered a shirt but not yet paid for it please make payment in order to
receive your shirt. Limited stock of music shirts is available for those who didn't preorder.
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) News
The P&C Executive, Principal Sue Phillips and P&C Operations Manager have been consulting with QCAN, the
peak body for Out of School Hours Care services to develop a strategic plan to secure the future of our OSHC
service in a continually changing legislative environment.
As a part of this process it has been identified that for large P&C operated OSHC services such as ours, many
services are moving towards having a Director role, rather than the traditional Coordinator role. The difference
being that the OSHC Director has higher level knowledge and competency in the areas of management and
pedagogical leadership, and a higher educational qualification requirement.
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Accordingly, a restructure of the OSHC is being implemented and will include the new full time Director role,
supported by permanent part-time educators, a permanent part-time administration assistant and continuing
casual educators.
The role of Director is currently being advertised externally, whilst other positions will be advertised internally to
existing staff in the first instance. The high quality and commitment of our current staff gives us every confidence
that supporting roles will be filled internally, and that continuity of care is assured for the families who use our
service.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process please direct them to the P&C Operations Manager,
Lisa Evans, via email to [email protected] or phone 3813 2222.
We will be open for the April School Holidays as follows:
Week 1: 7-10 April
Week 2: 13-17 April
For enquiries & bookings please call Belinda on 3201 0841.
School Banking
Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program
Banking has started back and Prep students should have received an information pack. Extra information packs
are available from admin.
We will have a representative from Commonwealth Bank school banking at parade on Friday 20th February,
and a sign on table set up nearby for parents to sign up from 8:15am and then again straight after
parade. Otherwise sign-up can be done in any CBA branch or CBA online customers can sign up their children
for banking online. Please remember to bring your own ID (e.g. drivers licence) and your child/ren’s birth
certificate for the sign up whether it be in branch or after parade on 20th February.
REWARDS
There are all new rewards for 2015, with the theme Outer Space Savers. These new rewards have been
released for Term 1, and are available while stocks last:
• ET DVD
• Planet Handball
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There are exciting new rewards released in Term 2, 3 and 4 also.
Thank you for supporting the School Banking program and don’t forget that Wednesday is School Banking day!
**Any queries? Mikhaila can help! [email protected] 0409 585 899**
Mt Crosby Historical Fact
Did you know?......
Frank Hurley (1885-1962) was one of Australia's most accomplished and daring photographers, and even if you
haven't heard of him, it's likely that you know some of his famous images. Hurley was born at Glebe and started
work at the Lithgow Steel Works at the age of thirteen. It was there that he developed an interest in
photography, encouraged by his first foreman (and how we owe that otherwise unknown gentleman).
Hurley returned to Sydney in 1905, where he taught himself the finer photographic techniques and secured a job
with local postcard makers Cave & Co. Soon he was known for the quality of his photos and the risks he was
willing to take to get them - a good thing too, for the road he was going down.
In 1911, Douglas Mawson selected Hurley as photographer for the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. In all, they
shared time on four Antarctic expeditions which, among other scientific advances, showcased Hurley's
capabilities with the camera. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton engaged Hurley as photographer for the Imperial
Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914-16, the result being some of the greatest photographs ever taken. I urge you
to Google the story of the James Caird and study the photograph titled "Launching the James Caird at Elephant
Island 1916".
After his Antarctic exploits, Hurley travelled widely as a war correspondent and photojournalist, taking long stints
at the western front, Palestine, and Turkey and later venturing to wild places like the Torres Strait and New
Guinea, long before it was usual for Europeans to be there.
It happens, I suppose you were wondering, that he also came to Mount Crosby and took a couple photos that are
now held in the National Library of Australia, dated generously sometime between 1910 and 1962. It's nice to
look at the master's photographs and try to see what makes them different - being taken on full glass plate
negatives certainly gives them contrast and a clarity that digital cameras would die for. But for me, there is
another thing - and it helps me get closer to the supposed date. In the picture (see the link below), Hurley has
captured the small weeping bottlebrush that grew at the western end of the weir through the fifties and sixties
until, when I was ready to cross the bridge to school in 1968, it was daily ready to offer me a bunch of red flowers
for mum. I suppose she liked them despite their promise to shed leaves and fine petals wherever they were put.
Looking at that tree, I think it's 1958 (which by the way, is years before I was born).
Because it is under copyright, you will need to view Hurley's photograph here at the National Library Australia
website:
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http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an23478000
(happy viewing)
Col & Charlie Hester
Recycle Your Cans
Community News
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Young Conservatorium Presents Jump In Day 21 February 2015
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Young Conservatorium will be holding Jump In Day on Saturday 21 February 2015. This is an
opportunity for students to participate in one of our Young Conservatorium ensembles, giving students
and parents a chance to experience what we do at Young Conservatorium and encourage their
participation in music beyond the school fence.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
Venue: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Symphony Orchestra: 9.00am-10.45am AMEB Grade 5 and Over String Orchestra: 9.00am-10.00am
AMEB 3-5 String Ensemble: 10.30am-11.30am AMEB 3 and Under Chamber Strings: 11.00am-
12.00noon AMEB Grade 5 and Over
Vocal Melodic Minors: 9.00am-10.00am 5-9 Years of Age Children s Chorus: 10.30am-12.30pm 9-14
Years of Age
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion
Wind Orchestra: 11.15am-1.00pm AMEB Grade 5 and Over Symphonic Wind Ensemble:
1.30pm-3.15pm AMEB 3-5
Vocal Ensemble: 18 February 4.30pm-6.30pm Brass Ensemble: 19 February 5.30pm-6.30pm
##Please note you must register before attending see below
Transport: Train - South Brisbane Train Station (adjacent to QCGU)
Bus - Cultural Centre Bus Way
What to Bring: Instrument, spare reeds, valve oil
What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing with covered footwear
To register please contact the Young Conservatorium, via email HYPERLINK "mailto:young-
[email protected]" [email protected] or phone 3735 6247
Website: HYPERLINK
"http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/young-conservatorium"
www.griffith.edu.au/music/young-conservatorium
Telephone: 3735 6247 Facsimile: 3735 6366 Email: HYPERLINK
"mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]
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Tennis Lessons on the School Court :
Prep / grade 1 beginners Monday 8am to 8.45
Grade 1/ 2 Tuesday 7.45 am to 8.45
Grade 3/4 Wednesday 7.45 to 8.45 Grade Intermediate
4/5 /6 Thursday 7.45 - 8.45 Grade
Intermediate 5/6 Friday 7.45 to 8.45
Bookings :
0418 875 913
Web : www.scorpiontennis.net
Junior racquets available for purchase.
Dates to Remember
17 FebruaryParent Teacher Information Evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm - sausage
sizzle, tea, coffee and water available
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19 February Year 3 Pullenvale Excursion - 3T, 3P & half of 3SM
20 FebruaryStudent Banking - Commonwealth Bank representative at school for
parents to sign up - from 8:15am before parade and after parade
20 February Fundraisers' Catch Up 9.30am (After Parade)
25 February P&C AGM - 7pm in the Library - followed by a general meeting
6 MarchSchool Disco - Prep - Year 2 Junior Disco: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Years 3 - 6 Senior Disco: 7.:5 - 8.:0pm
9 March Prep/1F Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre Excursion
10 March 1E Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre Excursion
11 March 1M Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre Excursion
13 March Interschool Sports Commences
16 March Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion
16 March 1S Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre Excursion
18 March School Photo Day
2 April School Cross Country
2 April Last Day of Term 1
3 April Good Friday - Easter Holidays Begin
20 April First Day of Term 2 - School Resumes
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Money Collection Closing Dates
Payable Now Student Resource Scheme
Payable Now Religious Education (RE) Books ($8)
Available NowBand Folders ($10)
Recorders ($10)
3 March P/1F & Year 1 Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre Excursion ($23.50)
10 March Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion ($40)
Overdue Year 3 Pullenvale Excursion ($17)
Overdue Music Levy Instruments ($30)
Overdue Music Levy Strings ($30)
Overdue Hire of Percussion ($25)
Overdue Hire of Instrument ($75)
Overdue Hire of Instrument Strings ($75)
Overdue SEP Horse Riding ($100)
Money Window Opening Times: 8:00am to 10:00am only -
Monday to Friday
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http://www.mtcrosbyss.eq.edu.au
Mount Crosby Road
MOUNT CROSBY, QLD 4306
07 3813 2222
07 3813 2200
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