MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL VOL 15.12 13 th September, 2012 Dear Parents and Carers Talk Like a Pirate Day This week Capt’n Roughnight, a well-known and liked pirate visited our school to promote our Talk Like a Pirate Day which is being held on Friday 21st September. On this day all members of the school community are invited to dress-up for the day in support of Childhood Cancer Support (CCS). Further information on CCS can be found at their website http://www.ccs.org.au/. Capt’n Roughnight asked that all members of the school community donate 1 gold bullion with five (5) kangaroos stamped on it. Of course the Capt’n is happy to accept larger donations. All funds raised will be donated by the Student Council to Childhood Cancer Support. An example of children helping children. While he was here some of the children from PT read out their questions to him. Capt’n Roughnight told me that he was very impressed with the reading and writing of the children. One of the children asked him, “ Do pirates wear undies?” Obviously Capt’n Roughnight does not, as he asked me what undies were when he came back to the office to collect his sword, parrot and rum. Mr Doyle reminded Capt’n Roughnight that his sword, cutlass and rum must to be left at the office or at home on Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arts Showcase A very big thank you to the children, staff and parents who supported this wonderful event last Friday night. A big thank you to Miss Cubis who was the organiser. Attendance is important in the last week of term As we reach the end of Term 3, parents are reminded that children must attend school on every school day unless they have a reasonable excuse for being away, such as illness. Visiting family, being tired, or starting holidays early are not good reasons to be away from school. More information on the importance of regular school attendance is available at www.education.qld.gov.au/everydaycounts/docs/parent-fact-sheet.pdf Keep a watch on our school these holidays With the holidays fast approaching, we need you to look out for after-hours crime at our school. If you do see something suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene. Call the School Watch number –13 17 88 – and let the local police or State Government Protective Security Service deal with the matter. Keep the number handy – 13 17 88 – and let’s work together to help create a safer school community. If you would like to know more about the School Watch Program, please call the department’s School Security Program on 3237 0874. Be safe on the roads for school holidays With the September school holidays rapidly approaching, now is the time to check the safety of your vehicle. The Department of Transport and Main Road’sTransport Inspectors will be checking all vehicles they pull over these school holidays in a state wide operation, Safe Drive, to ensure safety on Queensland’s roads. Look out for their new magenta, yellow and white uniforms because the transport inspectors could save your life. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Transport-Inspectors.aspx. Tips for Using the Drop off Zone

• Give yourself plenty of time. It does take the children time to walk to the drop off zone. • Keep moving forward to the front of the line to collect the children. • Make sure your car is organised for the children. E.g. place all parcels in the boot before you arrive

at the school, to avoid the need to hop out and reorganise the car. • Consider parking your car away from the school and walking. • Model good practice and observe our code: I am cooperative, I am peaceful, and I am respectful. • Make a sign with your family name and prominently display it to assist the staff on duty. • If your child has not arrived after two minutes move off and drive around the block and re-join the

queue. Tips for Using the school Car Park

• Look out, look out there are children about. • Move down to the end as there are generally spaces available there.

• From the Principal • Curriculum News • A Letter From A Concerned Parent • Deputy Principal News • Coming events • Current Excursions/Activities • School Wide Positive Behaviour • Assembly Awards

• P & C News • Sports News • From the Administration Office • Uniform Shop • Tuckshop News • Chappy’s Chat • Community Notices

• Do not park behind other cars, and wait for your children. (This leads to accidents and endangers the lives of children.)

• Respect the spaces designated for Buses, Those with Disabilities and Commercial Vehicles. Hands on Behaviour At Springfield Lakes State school we promote a philosophy of peace through our values of

• Cooperation • Peace and • Respect.

Sadly, this can be undermined by parents advising their child to hit back at school. All children are told that if they come across an issue which makes them uncomfortable they should walk away and if necessary report it to a member of staff. Hitting back only escalates the issue and both children end up with a consequence. New ASD website A new online package is now available to support families and teachers of young children with autism spectrum disorder to move into school and have a successful journey through their education. The website provides a one-stop-shop for information and tips for starting school, managing day-to-day education needs and accessing ongoing support. The package was developed by the Queensland Government in conjunction with the AEIOU Foundation and Autism Queensland. www.education.qld.gov.au/asd-online-resource-kit/ 2012 Premier’s Reading Challenge – reading ends thi s week The 2012 Premier’s Reading Challenge is coming to a close with reading finishing on Friday 7 September 2012. Parents are reminded to finalise their child’s reading record form and ensure it is returned to school. Those students who have met the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Queensland Premier during the Premier’s Reading Challenge celebration weeks from 12 November – 23 November 2012. http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/readingchallenge/ Warm Regards Peter Doyle Principal

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Warm regards Wendy Davis Head of Curriculum

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A LETTER FROM A CONCERNED PARENT I want to congratulate the school on the Arts Showcase on Friday night. It was a great night and I hope that the school holds one every year. I must say though that I was disappointed in the behaviour of some parents in the audience on the night. Some parents kept talking all the way through every performance which meant that everyone couldn’t hear the children well. As the children had worked hard to perform on the night I was disappointed for them. I also think that the school encourages all of the children to be peaceful, respectful and cooperative and that adults should also follow these expectations.

Top DEPUTY PRINCIPAL NEWS Grandparents’ Day We will hold Grandparent’s Day in Term 4 on Friday, November 2nd. Please earmark this date which is the Friday before the Qld Grandparent’s Day. Traditionally, in this school we have held Grandparents and Special Friends Day to coincide with Education Week in second term. This year our proposed day early in the year clashed with Gala Days leading us to reschedule our celebration to the 4th term. I’m reliably informed that the Gala days are now over for the year! On Grandparents’ Day, we schedule interesting activities in classrooms and the day culminates with a performance by our choirs in the hall at about 11:30.More information will be presented early next term. I thought that you might like to know the history of Grandparent’s Day in Qld. Grandparents Day is celebrated in Queensland on the first Sunday of November each yea r, and is a chance for grandchildren, children and the community to thank grandparents for their love and support. In 2012, Grandparents Day will be on Sunday 4 November. As part of Grandparents Day celebrations, grandchildren are encouraged to thank their grandparents and let them know how much they care. P & C Fundraising Earlier this term I ordered our books for the C2C reading lessons for term 4. The cost of the books was about $6000.00. I have also ordered more take home readers for the Prep and to support our early years classes which cost another $5000.00 or so. This year we have spent at least $30 000 on English resources as we are still a growing school and when you are buying books money does not go far!. We are very grateful for our P & C’s contribution of $5000.00 per term which goes into the English budget. We are really appreciative of the fundraising efforts of the P & C who, by the way, are always happy to welcome new volunteers. If you are able to help out, please see Mel McKay or Jai Stafford or leave your name at the front office. Warm Regards Alexis Hay Deputy Principal

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COMING EVENTS Sep 12th Free Dress Day for Ipswich Cares 14th Disco Prep – Year 2 in School Hall at 5.30pm –7.00pm 14th Disco Years 3 – 7 in School Hall at 7.30pm – 9pm 17-19th Year 5 Camp at Warrawee 17-21st World of Maths 19th Music Band Workshop – Springfield Central State High 21st Talk Like a Pirate Day 21st Last Day of Term 3 Oct 08th First Day of Term 4 08-12th Canberra Excursion Year 6-7 10-11th Dreamworld Excurion Year 6-7 12th Ipswich Little Theatre Prep Excursion 22nd Open Morning for 2013 Prep Children

22nd Pupil Free Day

Nov 02nd Grandparents’ Day

21-22nd Year 4 Underwater World Camp

Dec 14th Last Day of Term 4

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CURRENT EXCURSIONS/ACTIVITIES * N.B. All due dates will be strictly adhered to. Any monies received after 10.30am on the above dates will not be processed. If there are exceptio nal circumstances, please contact the Principal.

Payments received by BPay or internet banking after the due date will be refunded back to the payee.

Payment Times 8:30am to 10:30am daily Payment Methods • BPay – details on invoice • Internet Banking – ensure Student name AND Reference/Item Code are included. • Phone – credit card only. Call the school on 34379888 daily prior to 10:30am

• EFTPOS – minimum $10.00 transaction

• Credit Card - details on form provided with excursion – minimum $10.00 transaction

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SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SWPBS - School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Below are the expectations being taught to all our students. We ask that parents reinforce these expectations when in our school grounds. Week 9 - Toilet and Bubblers We are Cooperative at the toilets when we use them for private use. Week 10 - Toilet and Bubblers We are Cooperative at the toilets when we attend the toilet with a buddy during class time and use the correct toilet at the correct time. We are Peaceful at the toilets when we wait quietly if we are a buddy.

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ASSEMBLY AWARDS Congratulations to these students who achieved well or who have been excellent citizens.

Activity Year Level

Amount Reference/ Item Code

* Due Date

Voluntary Contribution

Prep - 7 $ 75.00 VC

Canberra Trip 6-7 Please refer to final invoice

CANB 14/09/2012

Dreamworld 6-7 $ 35.00 DREAM

21/09/2012

Ipswich Little Theatre

Prep $ 15.00 BBW 12/10/2012

Swimming 1 $ 21.00 SWIM 12/10/2012

Underwater World Camp

4 $130.00 WATER 09/11/2012

Junior Assembly 1J Sienna S Clinton P 1M/D Hamza L Mia C 1C/D Hudson S Isabella H 1D Stella K Liam S 1G Alissa P Mandell S Tykeirra I Valan B 1W Kendra C Tyler G 2B Jack C Millie R 2D/M Maddison K Manase F 2F Blake G Ashaylia C Jackson W Abbey S 2K Cooper J Raiden J 2NT Lakiya G Tanisha S 2P Xavier A Chiana B 2Y Aliyah D Lachlan C 3K Kahlia W Lachlan R 3M Jalen A Porshia S 3S Shandre C Jack H 3W Khadisha J Maddison L 3P Maddie O Kartik I Senior Assembly 4C Natasha N Eduan C Brayden B Chloe H 4F Mitchell R Joshua S 4K Hassaan M Kyle B 4T Thomas K Kouper G Rebecca B 4R Flynn W Madison C Lilly M Rhiannon B 5S Adam R Ethan S Lamese F 5B Ashley R Dhineesha V Anderson S Charis W 5G Aleisha P Indiana G 6C Kelsey H Bredon D 6B Jazmin P Thomas B Oliver M Victoria N 6F Maxwell C Amisha S 6M Breanna M Diana K Jacob A Jemaiah H Raymond T 6R Monique D Jared M 7F Lena R Summer B Axel M Jordyn D 7H Jessica-Ann M Jessie Brown Annie B 7R Jawid R Leticia L James G Ryan W Senior School Best Attendance Award 6M

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P & C NEWS Springfield Lakes State School P&C Fundraising News Thank you to all our volunteers and stall holders at the recent car boot sale. From the feedback we have received we are looking into the possibility of holding a twilight Car Boot Sale in November. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for more details. https://www.facebook.com/groups/177916935591012/ Thank you for all of your support so far this term, we are well on our way to starting to air condition the Grade 3 classrooms. Our final fundraiser for Term 3 will be a Prep – Year 2 Disco held on Friday 14th September 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Entry will be $10 per child which includes entry, a cup of cheerios, a drink, a glow wristband and a DJ for 1.5 hours. There will be additional food, drinks and glow products available for purchase. Year 3 - Year 7 Disco will also be held on Friday 14th from 7:30 - 9:00pm. Entry will be $5 which includes entry, a glow wristband and a DJ for 1.5 hours. There will also be food, drinks and glow products available for purchase. There will be lots of prizes and giveaways on the night. Due to OH&S requirements parents/ carers will not be able to stay during these events, unless you are volunteering for canteen or crowd control duties. Non school aged siblings also cannot attend.

If you are able to volunteer some of your time to assist to make this event successful for our children please email slsspcvolunteers@hotmail.com or contact Melinda 0407 881 849 or Jai 0447 799 374. If we are unable to get volunteers to run this event then unfortunately our children will miss out on having a disco that they all look forward to at the end of each term. Thank you in advance for your support Next term will see a busy term with fundraising. We will be holding a cookie dough drive (perfect for when those unexpected Christmas guests drop by), 'costume' disco held on Friday 26th October, a Christmas Disco on Friday 30th November and, our major fundraising event for the year, our Sea World raffle, where first prize is 2 nights accommodation to Sea World Resort and entry to Sea World. There are also some other great prizes up for grabs. If you would like to join the fundraising committee or are able to assist with any of our fundraising activities, please feel free to contact us. SCHOOL BANKING Our school banking coordinator position is currently vacant, if you are able to spare an hour or so on Wednesday morning and are able to help out, please contact Jai on 0447 799 374 for further information. Thank you Melinda & Jai Springfield Lakes SS – P & C Fundraising Co-Ordinators

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SPORTS NEWS

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FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

STUDENT ABSENCE LINE

Parents are requested to call the Student Absence Line on 3437 9860 to advise the school if your child/ren will be absent.

STUDENT PERSONAL DETAILS We are reminding parents to ensure that all contact details are up to date. We have had a number of incidents of late where we have needed to contact parents due to accident or illness and the phone numbers that we have on file are incorrect or have been disconnected.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS We are receiving an increasing number of messages to pass on to students in relation to end

of day arrangements/pickup. It becomes extremely difficult to pass these messages on to students when we receive calls from parents minutes before the bell. We ask families to please make arrangements before leaving in the morning.

MOBILE PHONES Bringing mobile phones to school is not encouraged by the school because of the potential for theft and general distraction and/or disruption associated with them. However, we understand that on occasions parents require their children to have a mobile phone. This is to be logged into the office on arrival at school, with the mobile phone register being signed. Children collect their phones and sign them out in the afternoon.

PEANUT AND OTHER NUT ALLERGIES Parents are requested not to provide lunches or snacks containing nut products for children attending Springfield Lakes State School. This is to protect the significant number of students who have anaphylactic allergies to even traces of peanuts and other nuts. Some of these students are

so allergic that even a minute amount of peanut butter or Nutella could cause an anaphylactic reaction. Please do not send Nutella, peanut butter sandwiches or other snack products to school

that could put other students at risk. Thank you for helping us keep all of our students safe.

When packing lunches for our children please keep i n mind convenience is not always the best solution. The small cans of spaghetti or fruit with the pull ring lids are a very convenient solution for a meal but have also caused nasty accidents for little fingers. Please be mindful of this and perhaps take the time to open and pour the contents into a small plastic container.

While Mr Doyle likes dogs not all dogs like each other. Please do not bring your dog to school as some dogs bite and some dogs like to fight.

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MONDAY 8.15am – 11.15am THURSDAY 2.15pm – 3.15pm CLOSED TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY

OFFICE HOURS

Monday 8.00 - 4.00 Tuesday 8.00 - 4.00 Wednesday 8.00 - 4.00 Thursday 7.30 - 3.30 Friday 8.00 - 4.00

Payment and Collections Options: By person: At uniform shop when opening times apply; pay by cash, credit or debit cards cards and cheque. By telephone: Call 3437 9888 (request uniform shop) during uniform shop opening hours. Payment options include credit card or debit card only NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class. By fax: 34379800 Order forms can be collected via office, school website or uniform shop. Payment options include credit or debit cards only, NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class; uncompleted credit or debit card details will result in non-delivery of uniform. By Administration Office: Complete order forms are to be handed in to administration office. Payment options include credit or debit card only, NO CASH. Your order will be processed the next available uniform shop working day and delivered to your child’s class; uncompleted credit or debit card details will result in non-delivery of uniform.

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A reminder to parents that online tuckshop ordering is available. You may want to see Sandra or, for parents wanting to know the on- line procedures, they are as follows:-

Log onto www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au

Step 1. Click on “Parents”

Step 2. Click image of boy

Step 3. Click on “new user” – “register here”

Step 4. Follow further steps and check the terms and conditions box.

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DEFENCE NEWS

HELLO Defence Families …….My name is Kim Roberts and I am the new DSTA at your school. I thought I would give you a snapshot of me….My husband has been in the Air force for 24 years…We have 3 children and have had several moves in that time, the last 2 having been with school aged children so I know first hand some of the challenges that come with being a Defence family. I have had the privilege to meet some of you already and I am looking forward to getting to know you as the year goes on. I have started the Defence Kids Club and this happens on a Tuesday and Thursday at both breaks in the outdoor room at the back of the library and the kids love it. I am also in some classrooms for support and this has been a great way to get to know the school, its teachers and the Defence kids. I am hosting a Milo Morning Tea with the Defence students. They have all been invited to come along to this event and share some morning tea with me next Tuesday 18th September at first break. Of course it is that time of the year that postings are out so if you are on the move please let me know if I can help you or your child in any way with this. Do not hesitate to contact me. Also if there are any parental absences for anything, again, please let me know so I can touch base with your child.

I am loving it here at Springfield Lakes. It is a wonderful school full of opportunities and I am excited to be given this role. My days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If at any time you would like to meet with me and have a coffee and a chat ( both of with I am very good at ) please contact me and we can set it up….

Cheers, Kim Roberts DSTA - SLSS Ph: 3437 9888 Email: krobe319@eq.edu.au Top CHAPPY’S CHAT

Loop West Scripture Union Qld September Holiday Camp

BE QUICK AS PLACES ARE LIMITED Where : Iona Campsite Peregian Beach When: 24th - 28th of September 2012 (1st week of the Spring School Holidays) Cost: OUR EARLY BIRD PRICE of $225 HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL Friday 14th September, $250 for late registrations. Who: Years 5, 6 & 7 children from Brisbane West (Moorooka west to the Downs and Southern Queensland, including Kenmore and Indooroopilly) What: Five fun-filled days of beach swimming and other water sports, action packed games and really yummy food. Bring a group from your school or just come along and meet some new friends. Each day we will talk about the Bible and what it means to us, along with some great singing and activities. Don't miss out because space is limited, so jump online and/or print out a form to apply now! Enquiries: Hayden Bridgeman: 0405 335 647 or Sharman Irvine: 0410 408 313 Registrations: www.sucamps.org.au REGISTRATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 19th of September Top

COMMUNITY NOTICES

YMCA Springfield Lakes OSHC

P: 07 3818 3741

F: 07 3288 3162

M: 0437 823 073

asf@ymca.org.au

YMCA IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CO ORDINATOR

VACATION CARE

September holidays are only a week away. Have you o rganised care for your children? Places are filling up fast .

Some of the exciting things we have organised are:

Capture Our Memories

We are all the Same

Book carnival

Creatures great and small

We are having Crazy Candles visit us on Friday 28 th September Cost is $11.00

Our excursion is on Thursday 4 th October and we are off the Ipswich Art Gallery. Places are limited.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wor k as a Zoo Keeper ? Well, wonder no more because the school holidays are back, and so is Australia Zoo's holiday program, Zoo Keeper For a Day! If you are aged between seven and twelve you can join the zoo crew to help feed the animals and clean enclosures, with exclusive behind the scenes access and plenty of hands-on action with some of our gorgeous animals. It's a day you won't forget! Places are limited so call 07 5436 2025 to make a booking. Ages: 7 - 12 years Price: $85 Includes: Zoo entry, Zoo Keeper for a Day cap and water bottle, lunch, photo with one of our animals Duration: 5 hours Location: Australia Zoo Dates: 22 September 2012 – 7 October 2012 Further details are available at www.australiazoo.com.au/education/zoo-keeper-for-a-day Thank you for your consideration, Nick Bell

Education Coordinator

Australia Zoo

Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, QLD 4519

P: +61 7 5436 2071 F: +61 7 5439 9629 E: education@australiazoo.com.au W: www.australiazoo.com.au

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING Australian Newsletter Services have advised that they have a limited number of opportunities for advertising in the Springfield Lakes SS Newsletter. If you are interested in advertising your business in this way, please contact Michelle at Australian Newsletter Services on 0409 992 479 or email: michelle@austnews.com.au

Performing Arts Holiday Programmes

Looking for something fun to do these holidays?

Join a3 – australian arts alive as we present two exciting school holiday programmes for girls and boys in Prep to Year 8.

Sessions focus on building performing arts skills and

activities include singing, drama, dance, craft and circus.

Wednesday October 3 and Thursday October 4 Brigidine College, Indooroopilly

Contact a3 – australian arts alive for more information

www.aspagroup.com.au or 3256 0207

Walk with Me 2012

MontroseAccess provides therapy, respite and recreation services to more than 650 children and

young adults with physical disabilities throughout Queensland.

MontroseAccess was established in 1933 to provide care for children affected by the polio

epidemic. Today we are an independent, community-based organization providing support

services to children and young people with physical disabilities.

Through our four metropolitan offices and regional outreach program, we provide varied and

holistic services to clients with varying degrees of disability. The most common being

neuromuscular conditions such as Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, as well as juvenile arthritis,

acquired brain injury and arthrogryposis. Our clients age from toddlers (through our Early

Childhood program) to young adults (the Lifestyle and Leisure Program).

MontroseAccess is an independent not-for-profit organization without political or religious

affiliation. We do no duplicate services provided by condition specific organisations – we provide

services to those young people who would not otherwise be able to obtain them.

What is “Walk with Me”?

“Walk with Me” is an annual event that focuses on raising awareness and celebrating the inclusion

of people with disabilities. This event raises much needed funds for therapy, respite and

recreational services for our clients across Queensland.

The event is not a “fun run”, nor a competitive fitness event but a recreational walk. It provides

families, friends, colleagues and members of the local communities with the opportunity to walk

along-side their mates with disabilities in a non-competitive, lively, fun environment.

The Walk with Me Brisbane event is held on Sunday 16th September between 9am-2pm

at MontroseAccess, 54 Consort Street, Corinda , and following the walk a family fun day

will be held in our grounds with attractions such as:

• Celebrity appearances

• Childrens activities and rides

• Food Stalls

• Market Stalls

• Animal farm

A web platform is established where participants and schools can register, donate, form a team or

set up their own fundraising page. They can then have their networks support them via Facebook,

Twitter and email, to help them raise the most funds! All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Participants can watch as their teams raise vital funds and track the totals on the main page

www.walkwithme.org.au

WALK WITH ME BRISBANE - 2012

CONTACT DETAILSCONTACT DETAILSCONTACT DETAILSCONTACT DETAILS

Ms Leanne Liesegang

Fundraising Manager

Ph: (07) 3717 1109

Mob: 0416 275 868

Fax: (07) 3717 1146

Email:

Ms Pamela Paulsen

Fundraising Officer

Ph: (07) 3717 1194

Mob: 0418 752 188

Fax: (07) 3717 1146

Email: ppaulsen@montroseaccess.org.au