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14 July 201614 July 2016

From the PrincipalWelcome back to a fabulous new semester! Can you believethat we are half way through the year already! I hope thateveryone has had a safe and restful vacation break enjoyingprecious family time. As the Principal of this great school, theleadership team and I have hit the road running, reflecting onsemester one and reviewing the strategic plan for the rest of2016.

The word is out that our school provides exceptional academicopportunities for students as well as wonderful extra-curricularexperiences. I have witnessed some of these over the past 8weeks with the huge variety of lunchtime activities such as tabletennis, robotics, and drum beat as well as athletics training andthe amazing dance troupe performance at our recent wholeschool assembly. Congratulations to Mrs Packenham and theYear 5 and 6 students who performed - you absolutely took mybreath away.

I was very impressed to see so many proud parents at thisassembly, witnessing and celebrating the awards of their child’sacademic and athletic achievements. Congratulations to thosechildren who received certificate awards for their outstandingachievements in Semester 1. We are planning a bigger andbetter celebration next time so watch this space.

So far this semester, in just 2 days, we have had 15 newenrolments and we extend a very warm welcome to all of ournew families. Once again it is great to hear that the communityare acknowledging the fabulous work that we are doing hereat Morayfield East and the word is definitely out that this is aschool of choice committed to high standards and the bestplace for children to learn and prepare themselves for apathway to success.

We have started this term with some very chilly mornings butthe enthusiasm in classrooms has been warm and inviting.Please make sure that your child is prepared for this coldweather and wearing the appropriate winter school uniform.

School Uniforms

Thank you to all those parents who are following the school’sdress code policy. Our P&C and staff have worked hard to builda culture of pride and the wearing of our school uniform is anindication of this. Please ensure that you have clearly namedyour child’s uniform so that we can get it back to them if it ismisplaced.

If your child has not got the correct uniform, please attend tothis immediately as the tuckshop has plenty of stock.

Accessing School Grounds Out of School Hour

Over the school vacation, I witnessed children and adultsutilising the school facilities without prior arrangement with theoffice. It is illegal to be in the school grounds without permissionand request that the community refrain from using the schoolgrounds out of school hours.

Playing on School Equipment

It appears that parents are allowing their school age andnon-school age children to play on the playground equipmentbefore school begins, while waiting for school to finish and after3pm.

Each morning, school children are required to sit in their line-upareas and wait for their teacher to collect them for the start oflearning. We cannot have school age children running aroundafter siblings and playing as this creates safety issues for others.In the afternoon, it has been observed that young children areplaying on the equipment outside classrooms where learning isstill in progress. Not only is this a school safety issue but alsoa distraction to learning. Please support the safety and learning

of all children at Morayfield East by ensuring that the aboverequests are followed.

Deputy Principal’s Report

Academic Achievement Awards in Semester 1

Each term we acknowledge students who have beenoutstanding with their commitment to learning. We presenttwo academic awards at the end of term assembly. Studentscan be recognised for either achieving at a consistently highstandard or those who have made a great improvement withtheir learning.

It was fantastic to see the number of students who receivedHigh Academic and Academic Improvement Awards at theend of term assembly on Thursday June 23rd. These studentscontinued to work hard across the term. We would like toacknowledge these students for all of those who were not ableto attend the event last term.

Academic Improvement

Prep Year 1 Year 2

Jonah Copier Harley South Lara Carr

Leah McKenzie Phoebe Symons Imogen Richardson

Roar Gwynne Hayden Bray Aleigha Cooke

Sienna Rolton Joshua Wilsher Imogen Leach

Blair Muckan Summer-Rose Gray Jarvis Smith

Oliver Van der Meer James Clyne Bluebelle Oliver

Aiden Condie Jack Peasley Sophie Knight

Leilani Sauileone Caitlyn Hill Summer Hayes

Jaelyn Ah Kiong Talisha Ricardo Shae Burgess

Hollie Tombs Jayden Wilson Krystal Crowe

Nathenial Koch Ashton Gregory

Lah'taya Parry

Year 3 Year 4

Kira Mellalieu Zackia Hoyland

Liana Rossallen Carys Conway

Bailey Pollock Blake Pettet

Hayley Cavanagh Mackinnley Burtenshaw

Alia Gibson Mirazin Profit

Jorja Otter Julia Ettridge

Dakota Hennessy Phoenyx Gwynne

Charlee Spencer Akeela Porter

Jaydah Evans Breeanna Dyer

Year 3 Year 4

Suzannah Riding Ryan Newell

Samuel Dunn Rocco Mangone

Yazmine Crump Koyuki Mackintosh

Bailey Hughes

Kalani-Jane Gibbs

Melita Sharp

Hoe-Amy Barton

Year 5 Year 6

Breanna Macdonald Sharni Bond

Lily Hansen Riley Stickler

Nardia Burtenshaw Emily Davis

Phoebe Gilfoyle Keoni Hoyland

Kara Whyte Myonie Worthington

Deacon Haenga Harmony Rawhiti-Noble

Emma Mutton Bella Davies

Hailee Koch Max Smith

Kieran Lee Shavanie Sweatman

Bella Kregenbrink Holly Masters

High Academic Awards

Prep Year 1 Year 2

Caileb Rankin Kiahna Klingner Temperance Burtenshaw

Flynn Robinson Ellie-May Perrin Thomas Eaton

Jack Creighton Phoebe Tianna Ricardo

Fay-Tiara Sereva Milina Makuare Taliesha Plas

Wyatt Robberts Hamish Arnold Annabel Gooley

Makayla Bray Maddison Tombs Tracey-Lee Poila

Jordan Perrin Amaya Chicchiello Blake Matheson

Isabella Young Riley Jarrett Robert White

Xavier Scotney Hiba McCracken Sasza Janulewica

Charlotte Solway Lilly Jackson Summer Barber

Kayleigh James Dion Robinson

Jacob Nielsen

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Year 3 Year 4

Olivia Armstrong Piper Irwin

Jessica Jensen Kalani Murray

Nyah Bell Elliotte Kilgower

Peter Dowse Charley Wyatt

Sienna-Jane Newman Rubi Hennessey

Jake Dodd Mikayla Free

Jazlyn Ah Kiong Victoria Poila

Samuel Mitchell John Ghafori

Levi McCoombes Carlos MacDonald

Bridget Richards Caitlin Brooks

Ella Endean Indiana Karadimas

Vienna Mesnik-Lavender Wiremu Rossallen

Alexander Hartland

Lily Allister

Year 5 Year 6

Kyan Warner Ryan Hollis

Trisha-Anne Lowe Zoe Fraser

Caelyn Meuli Cullyn Turier

Joshua Wheatley Jenna Shotter

Chloe Lord Charlotte Wheat

Grace Jackson Jasper McGilvray

Hannah Bow Rorie Kydd

Aiden Crack Luke Mesnik-Lavender

Brodie Thompson Cheyenne Reading

Emily Mudiman Sian Sanders

Please note there may be individual students whose names donot appear in our published list at the request of their parents orcarers.

We congratulate every student who has received these awardsfor their efforts in Term 2.

NAPLAN Student Reports

NAPLAN 2016 results will be provided to schools frommid-August to mid-September, depending on your state orterritory test administration authority.

All students who participated in the NAPLAN tests will get anindividual report of their results. Individual student reports arenot provided for the NAP sample assessments.

NAPLAN individual student reports provide information aboutwhat students know and have achieved in the areas of reading,writing, language conventions and numeracy. They also provide

information on how students have performed in relation to otherstudents in the same year group, and against the nationalaverage (over one million students participate in NAPLAN testseach year) and the national minimum standards.

Prep and Year 1 Sports Carnival

On Tuesday 19 July our Prep and Year 1 students will beventuring out onto the oval to showcase their sporting prowess.This is a not to be missed event that is sure to be brimming withthe ‘cute factor’. I realise many of you have already moved workcommitments once this year for this event and sincerely hopewe see a great turn out to support our little ones.

2017 Prep Enrolments

2017 Prep Enrolments open on Monday 25 July. Enrolmentspacks will be available from the office. Please see the attachedflier for more details.

Date Claimers

19 July Prep – 1, Sports Day

P & C Meeting – everyone welcome

12 August Gala Day

16 August P & C Meeting – everyone welcome

26 August Gala Day

P & C Disco – Cowboys & Indians theme

30 August Father’s Day Stall – see class teacher fortimes

31 August Father’s Day Stall – see class teacher fortimes

5 – 16September

Swimming Years 1 & 2 (approx. cost $65,this will be confirmed next Term.Pre-payments being taken now)

13 September P & C Meeting – everyone welcome

15 September Whole School Parade – 9am, everyonewelcome

18 October P & C Meeting – everyone welcome

22 October P & C Disco – Spooky theme

15 November P & C Meeting – everyone welcome

25 November Carols by torch light

30 November Volunteers Morning Tea

6 December Whole School parade – 9am, everyonewelcome

7 December Year 6 Graduation

• Every Friday parade for Prep, Years 1 and 2 at9.00am in the school hall. Everyone welcome

• Every Friday parade for Years 3 & 4 at 1.00pm in theschool hall. Everyone welcome

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News from the Health Room

Administering medication at school

If you require staff to administer medication to your child atschool, please contact the school Health room on 54 288 446in the first instance to discuss your child’s requirements.

Please note, school staff will only administer medication that:

Health room staff will ask you to complete and sign Section 1of the Administration of medication at school record sheet.

N.B. If your child requires more than one medication, you willneed to complete a form for each medication.

Before you provide the school with your child’s medication,check the expiry date to ensure it is in-date and there is enoughfor the agreed time period. It is also a good idea to take a noteof the expiry date so that you can replace the medication beforeit expires.

Please note, school staff will not administer medication thatyou can buy over-the-counter at chemists and supermarkets(e.g. paracetamol, eye drops, cough syrup) unless it has beenprescribed by your child’s qualified health practitioner. Forexample, the school would administer paracetamol to a studentonly if it has been prescribed by their dentist to be taken for ashort time after dental treatment.

School staff are bound by these regulations and we hope thatall parents will acknowledge and cooperate with these rules.

It is safer for all students if you can provide medication tothe school in person (rather than send medication with thestudent). If you can’t provide the medication in person, contactthe school to determine the easiest and safest approach for theschool to receive the medication.

When your child’s medication is no longer required to be keptat school, please collect all unused medication.

Thank you for your assisting the school in keeping our studentssafe and healthy.

Health room staff

Sports NewsDespite some less than perfect weather at the end of last termwe managed to complete our 2/3 sports day and our 4/5/6

sports days. As always it was great to see the outstandingathletic performances of our star athletes. Also on display wastremendous house spirit as all students strived to score asmany points as they could for their team.

Team Results - Years 4/5/6

Yarrah - 733 Namoi - 604 Mangiri – 443 Willunga - 403

Age Champions

9 years girl

9 years boy

Eva Steers

Bailin Hughes

72 points

44 points

10 years girl

10 years boy

Summer-Lee Tremayne

John Harris

36 points

44 points

11 years girl

11 years boy

Josie Rossallen

Zander Arnott

48 points

60 points

12 years girl

12 years boy

Myonie Worthington

Julian Mirupasi

56 points

60 points

Team Results – Years 2 & 3

Namoi - 900 Willunga - 728 Mangiri – 668 Willunga - 562

Pentathlon Champions

7 years boy Blake Matheson (N)

Landon Meuli (N)

Heber Faapepele (M)

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7 years girl Jorja Finley (M) 17

8 years boy Tyler Parry (N)

Dion Robinson (Y)

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8 years girl Louisa Cook (W) 18

9 years boy Xavier Tuthill (Y) 20

9 years girl Ava Custance (W) 18

Sprint Champions

7 yearsgirl

1st Jorja Finley 2nd Lara Carr 3rd Ella Miller

7 yearsboy

1st LandonMeuli

2nd Jack Jess 3rd TavitaSauleone

8 yearsgirl

1st LouisaCook

2nd MacenzieGurney

3rd KirraO’Meley

8 yearsboy

1st AshyrKelso

2nd Tyler Parry 3rd DionRobinson

9 yearsgirl

1st AvaCustance

2nd JaydahEvans

3rd KathleenNelson

9 yearsboy

1st MemphisWilsher

2nd LeviMcCoombs

3rd JahziusOloapu

• Every Friday parade for Years 5 and 6 at 2.00pm inthe school hall. Everyone welcome

• Tea and coffee is provided prior to our weekly9.00am parade for all parents. Please come alongand catch up on the school happenings

• Everyone is invited to a Parent Café which is aninformation session for all parents every Friday afterJunior Parade

• has been prescribed by a qualified health practitioner(e.g. doctor, dentist)

• is in its original container

• has an attached pharmacy label.

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Our students from the 4/5/6 sports who placed in a final arenow in training for the Caboolture District Athletics on 2 & 3August. Training will take place before school Monday – Fridayfrom 8.15am on the oval. The Caboolture District Event thisyear returns to Caboolture Little Athletics oval at the CabooltureLakes Sports Complex. More information will follow in apermission note in week 2.

Our AFL teams are headed to the State Quarter Finals atMaroochydore on Fisherman’s Rd sports complex onWednesday 20 July. Our boys will take on Stella Maris CatholicCollege while our girls play Talara Primary College. Good Luckto both teams.

Rounding off our busy start to Term 3 is the chance for studentsto represent our school in the Gala Days this term. Sports onoffer for girls are touch and netball while boys have the choiceof cricket and rugby.

Training and selections will take place at lunchtime and onFriday afternoon with most teams finalised by the end of week3.

Gala days are planned for Friday week 5 and Friday week 7.

Classroom News

Class 2/3LB

Here are some photos of 2/3LB’s Artwork that we would like toshare with families. These were as a part of Indigenous Studies/NAIDOC WEEK.

Some of the activities we did were poster making, boomerangscraping and stick painting.

Student Support ServicesJust a reminder that the Nationally Consistant Collection of Datais currently being collated in the 10 weeks up to 5 August 2016.All information is de-identified. If you do not wish for your childto be included in this information, please contact me directly.

Additionally, from the desk of Sue Larkey .......

Many children with ASD, ADHD, developmental delays, etc.need a range of adaptions and educational supports to engagethem successfully in educational settings and in the home.

http://suelarkey.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Newsletter-Term-2-2016-Aust-with-Resources-2.pdf

Kind RegardsLeesa TurnbullHead of Student Support ServicesMorayfield East SS

Centre for Enriched Learning

NAIDOC Week Celebrations

In the last week of school our Murri Club worked collaborativelywith students from Prep to Year 6 in sharing the history ofthe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture to celebrateNAIDOC week. Students had the opportunity to take part ina number of workshops which included story time, basketweaving, craft and art, along with engaging in a presentationby Landon who gave an informative presentation about GubbiGubbi local history, local creation of stories and legends and theGubbi Gubbi language.

Basket weaving was a popular workshop along with aboriginalart. Students learned about the symbols used in traditionalAboriginal art pieces and how they are used to tell a story,creating their own aboriginal painting.

• Reading and Hyperlexia – Plus 9 Handy Hints.

• A Meltdown is not a Tantrum – 17 Common Causesof Meltdowns.

• 10 Ways Girls with ASD Differ From Boys.

• 11 Key Questions to Ask when you see a Behaviour.

• Understanding Sensory Needs and What to Do ToSupport.

• The Importance of Play and How to Support Play.

• Puberty – Preparing for Success at Home andSchool

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The Centre for Enriched learning alsobecame host to our first NAIDOC weekbreakfast, where our Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander families came together for ashared breakfast. It was great to seeeveryone come together to take part in thecelebrations.

We would also like to say a big thank you to a few of ouramazing teachers who made the week such a greatcelebration. Ms Jodie Warner, Mrs Tanya Ratz and Mr PeterHuntley, we thank you for the excitement, learning andcommunity spirit you created throughout the NAIDOC weekcelebrations.

Community Notices

Caboolture River Bridge Replacement Project -southbound bridge closure update

The southbound bridge on Morayfield Road over theCaboolture River has now closed to traffic, with traffic using thenorthbound bridge.

The traffic switch occurred on Monday morning 27 June. Thefour lanes of Morayfield Road are now down to two at thebridge site, with one lane each way across the northboundbridge.

There has been some moderate queueing on the approachesto the bridge, but no major congestion issues. The Departmentof Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has been closelymonitoring traffic and making adjustments to nearby trafficsignals to assist with traffic flow.

The timing of the switch to coincide with school holidays hashelped, with traffic volumes lower than the previous schoolweek. When school returns on 11 July, higher traffic volumesare expected and it’s likely that some increased queuing anddelays may be experienced.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as the project progresses.In the meantime, if you’d like more information, please call uson 1800 783 016, email cabooltureriverbridge@tmr.qld.gov.auor visit:

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/C/Caboolture-River-Bridge-replacement-project

PARENT CAFE

Parent Café will start on Friday 22 July. I have asked LeesaTurnbull to come and talk about, “How do I know if my childneeds help and how to access that in the school.” The Parentswho come are a welcoming group and they like sharing food,coffee, stories and encouragement. Parent Cafe is straight afterJunior Parade. I hope we see you there.

CABOOLTURE LITTLE ATHLETICS SIGN – ON

FAMILY | FUN | FITNESSWhen: Friday 5th August 6pm – 8pmSunday 7th August 10am – 12pmSaturday13th August 12pm – 2pmWhere: CABOOLTURE LITTLE ATHLETICES CLUB

HOUSE , CENTENARY LAKESAGES 4 YEARS TO 17 YEARS BY 1ST OCTBER2016/2017 Season Starts Friday 19th August @ 6pm

http://www.caboolturelittleathletics.info

http://www.facebook.com/Caboolturelittleathletics

RUN | JUMP | THROW

Guidance News

QUT Psychology and Counselling Clinic

QUT runs an outreach Psychology and Counselling Clinic atits Caboolture campus two days a week, offering subsidisedsupport for people suffering learning and developmentaldifficulties. The clinic provides support to children, adults andfamilies with a range of concerns including learning difficulties,parenting, developmental issues such as concerns with AutisticSpectrum Disorders and ADHD, and social and emotionaldifficulties.

The clinic is funded by QUT Caboolture and the QUT HealthClinics and is provided free, or at a discounted charge. Referralsare not required.

To find out more, visit the link below or phone 3138 0999.

http://www.healthclinics.qut.edu.au/services-offered/psychology-and-counselling.jsp

Fear-Less Triple PFear-Less Triple P

Chappy ChatHellos and goodbyes are important. I have accepted a newposition so it is time for me to say goodbye to my role as aChaplain here at Morayfield East State School. I have lovedbeing the chaplain here so I am sad to say goodbye particularlyto those students and families who have a special place in myheart; which is all the students I have come to know. It has beenan absolute treat to have so many students greet me daily, beexcited when I remember their name and enjoy sharing with mehow they are, what they have been doing, how they are feelingand what they have learnt.

It has been a huge privilege to be a part of students’ livesand watch them grow. I have felt very privileged to genuinelyhelp students in some way. Most students just need a little

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support and encouragement to find their inner strength and/ orre-connect with someone bigger, stronger, wiser and kind whocan provide the safety and security to help them grow into thebest they can be. I have enjoyed providing a safe place for manystudents to talk about issues that have been troubling themor distracting them from learning. Some students and parentshave come to the Chappy Lounge to find a listening ear and acaring heart at a time of deep sadness or amazing joy. I’m veryglad to have offered such a valuable service to the many youngand older people who have needed this.

I have also loved the many times I have been here to providesome fun and an opportunity for play. Play for me is the placewhere the most important learning happens; it is where a deepsense of pleasure in living can occur. The well of wellbeing canbe filled. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life!’ Hewas known for His enjoyment of life. I believe He would bevery pleased a chaplain spends time playing with children andhelping them remember the fun of living.

One of my favourite books is The Invisible String. It reminds usthat even between the goodbyes and the next hello we are stillconnected to the people that love us. I will remain connectedto students at Morayfield East State School in the form ofcontinuing to support chaplaincy so they can have access to achaplain. I trust my prayers will be answered and they will havea great new chaplain shortly.

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude of your willingness tosupport chaplaincy. I will miss being the chaplain for you, yourfamily and this school community. I hope you welcome andsupport the new chaplain that will join the school community inthe near future.

Kindest regards, now and always, Chappy Gail

Gail is at school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and canbe contacted via gpipe4@eq.edu.au . Her last day as Chaplainhere is 26 July 2016.

ELECTION DAY SAUSAGE SIZZLE-CHAPLAINCY FUNDRAISER

Thank you to the many families who supported the ChaplaincyElection Chaplaincy Sausage Sizzle. We raised over $1000.00.Thank you also goes to the Harrison’s and Hammond whodonated strawberries that we sold there.

STRAWBERRY TUESDAYS – CHAPLAINCYFUNDRAISER & FAMILY VALUE

Strawberries should be available from outside the Tuck-shopon Tuesday mornings for $5 a box (approximately 1kg). Moneyneed to be received with the order.

STRAWBERRY TUESDAYS ORDER FORM

Money must be paid to pre-order. Pre-order at thetuckshop before Tuesday morning.

Name: _________________________ Class:_____________

My strawberries order for today 1 or 2 containers ofstrawberries @ $5/ container.

Total paid $ __________

Strawberries are donated to chaplaincy for fundraising andthere is no guarantee of quantity of supply. Pre-orders may beheld over.

PRE-ORDERED STRAWBERRIES MAY BE PICKED UP FROMOUTSIDE THE TUCKSHOP.

Curriculum Corner

ICAS – English and Maths tests

Last term we had 38 students from years 3-6 complete theICAS Writing test and 53 students in years 2-6 enter the ICASSpelling test. During this term we have students participatingin two other subjects, English and Maths. As we approach thedates for these tests, a notice will be sent home with individualstudents to remind them of their participation and what toexpect.

Below is a summary of what is covered in each of the upcomingtests.

English:

The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools(ICAS) English assesses reading and language skills in a rangeof contexts. The following aspects of texts are assessed andreported: reading for meaning in literary texts, reading formeaning in factual texts, textual devices, syntax andvocabulary. The questions require students to locate, identify,interpret, infer and synthesise information in and about texts.

Students read a variety of texts which narrate, describe,explain, argue, persuade and review. The types of texts includeextracts from picture books, novels, poems, play scripts,transcripts of interviews, letters, diary entries, advertisements,webpages, feature articles, opinion pieces and comics. Thesetexts cover a range of topics and may include tables, diagrams,maps and other visual information.

The texts which students read will increase in complexity withineach paper as well as from year level to year level, movingfrom simple texts dealing with familiar subjects and topics tocomplex texts incorporating abstract concepts andsophisticated language structures.

Maths:

The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools(ICAS) Mathematics assesses students’ skills and knowledgeacross five strands:

Algebra and Patterns - Involves patterns of numbers,relationships between numbers and the use of symbolsto stand for unknown or variable numbers.

Chance and Data - Involves mathematical treatment ofdata and statistics.

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Measures and Units - Involves properties of thephysical world that can be measured, the units used tomeasure them and the process of measurement.

Number and Arithmetic - Involves types of numbers,their properties and number operations. The strand hasstrong links with Measures and Units, Algebra andPatterns and Chance and Data. It also has some linkswith Space and Geometry.

Space and Geometry - Involves the properties oftwo-dimensional and three-dimensional space.

There are differences in content across papers to ensure theyare appropriate for year levels.

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2016

Just a friendly reminder that we are well into this year’sPremier’s Reading challenge and there are only 6 weeksremaining to complete the challenge. It’s not too late to getinvolved, below is a snapshot of the required number of booksto be read/experienced by each year level. If you would liketo participate please contact your classroom teacher for extrainformation and a reading log sheet.

The last day for this year’s reading period is Friday 26 August.All reading log sheets need to be returned to the class teacherby Wednesday 31 August to be included in the data collection,even if the reading target hasn’t been reached (achievementand participation certificates will be presented during aNovember parade).

Year

level

Number of books

Prep toYear 2

Read or experience 20 books (experiencing abook can include classroom or at home activitiessuch as shared reading, listening and readingalong with a book, or being read to)

Years 3and 4

Read 20 books

Years 5and 6

Read 15 books (15 books acknowledges thatolder students are likely to select longer, morecomplex books that may take longer to read)

P & C News

Next Meeting:

The first P&C meeting for this term will be on Tuesday 19 July@ 3.15pm in the School Hall. Please come along to check outwhat we are up to, get involved or just for a coffee and a chat.Children are welcome also.

If you have any questions about getting involved with the P&Cor feedback or would like to help with any of our up and comingevents please contact us messpc_2015@outlook.com.

Dates to note this term

18-22 July - Spell a thon tests5 August - Spell a thon donations and forms due backto tuckshop

9 August Meal Deal - payment due by 3 August26 August – Disco

Spell a thon - forms were sent out just before school holidaysand we hope everyone has been practising their words andcollecting sponsors. Spell a thon tests will be held in the weekof 18 July . There will be prizes to be won for the highestfundraiser:

1st prize $100 gift voucher2nd prize $50 gift voucher3rd prize movie vouchers

For every $5 raised you will earn a 50c tuckshop voucher

If every student can raise just $5 we will raise approximately$5,000 for the school!

If you have misplaced your form more are available from thetuckshop or can be printed from our facebook page.

All sponsor money is due back to the tuckshop by 5 August . Ifyou have any questions about this please call the Tuckshop on5428 8423.

Our Meal Deal for this term will on 9 August and is Americanthemed serving Hotdogs, flavoured milk, iceblocks and a smallgift for just $7. Order forms have gone out and need to bereturned to the tuckshop with payment by 3 August. Orderscan also be paid for over the phone please call the Tuckshopon 5428 8423.

We hope that everyone has seen the facebook posts about"The MESS Big Trailer Raffle" and thank everyone who hasbeen able to make donations to contribute to making the prize agreat one for the lucky winner at the end of the year. Donationsare still being accepted so if you have a brand new item orgrocery item you can donate please drop it off to the tuckshop.If you know or own a business who would like to contributeplease let us know.

We have been very lucky to have our sponsors At Realtyand Mongrel Trailers on board for this fundraiser and againthank them for their support. We have also had some generousdonations from Golden Circle Outlet, Subway Burpengary andMark Ryan MP and thank them for their support also.

This terms disco will be on 26 August and cowboy/girl andIndians themed. Keep an eye out for our flyers and furtherupdates on facebook.

All proceeds from our fundraisers go straight back intobenefiting the school.

We are always looking for volunteers to help for these eventsplease if you can spare some time we would really appreciateit. Please see Lisa at the Tuckshop or emailmesspc_2015@outlook.com.

Tuckshop NewsEach Monday free breakfast is available outside the tuckshopfor all students, toast and cereal available. This is run byvolunteers and all food is donated. We currently have plenty ofcereal but could do with more butter, Vegemite and jam. If youare able to donate please drop off to Lisa.

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If you would like to volunteer at the tuckshop all help is verymuch appreciated, see Lisa at the tuckshop or emailmesspc_2015@outlook.com with days and times that youcould help. Please come along and meet the wonderful peoplewho help out at the tuckshop - it's always a lot of fun and agreat way to meet new friends.

Numeracy NewsWant to know and understand more about the mathematicsbeing taught in the classroom today? Then please come alongto the Numeracy Workshop on the 27 July at 2:00pm in theHall Conference Room. There will be plenty of opportunitiesto discuss different strategies, get involved in some simplemathematical activities and ask questions about the maths thatyour child is ‘engaging in’ in the classroom. Hope to see youthere.

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