e-mail: the.principal@mourilyass.eq.edu.au

Mourilyan State School

NEWSLETTER

Issue 3 - Term 3 - 18th August 2017 Principal: Mrs Susan Hoad

Phone: 4063 0222 Fax: 4063 0200

34 Harbour Road Mourilyan Qld 4858

During our Prep Open Day on the 8th of August, we warmly welcomed twenty new students into

our school community. The a�ending girls and boys were all keen to par cipate in the prepared

ac vi es and appeared delighted to finally be ’at school’. Next Tuesday our Sail into Prep

program will commence and will run for 8 Tuesdays from 9-11am. This program is designed

specifically to create a smoother progression from home /daycare/kindy to school for students

and their families. Par cipa ng students are requested to wear sun safe play clothes, enclosed

shoes and a broad brimmed hat, and bring a piece of fruit for Munch and Crunch. Whilst our 2018 Prep students are becoming more

familiar with the Prep environment and teachers, our 2017 Prep students will be following their regular morning learning rou nes with

Mrs Charge in the Music Room. Parents involved with the Pre-Prep program will meet in the Prep classroom and then move across to

the school library. We look forward to con nuing to get to know our new Prep students and new families over the coming months.

A number of our students have been unwell over recent weeks. Please take some me to remind your children of rou ne hygiene

habits, such as covering their mouth and nose with a ssue, flushing the toilet and carefully washing their hands. We can also be

proac ve during this flu season by ensuring that everyone is ge3ng adequate sleep, drinking plenty of water, turning their head away

from others when coughing and sneezing, frequently washing their hands (par cularly before touching food) and ea ng a nutri ous

diet. Together we can help all students develop life-long healthy habits.

Finally, a couple of reminders: Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 29 August to Friday 1 September If you have not

contacted Mandy in the office, please give her a call or pop in to book a suitable me to meet with your child’s teacher. Each mee ng

is only 15 minutes, however this me is invaluable because individualised informa on regarding your child’s progress and specific

learning needs is covered. Parent School Opinion Surveys need to be completed online before Friday 25 August. If your internet

service is unreliable, you are most welcome to use a computer in our school library. Please see Mandy

and she will help you log on to complete the survey. Your input is always appreciated.

Warm regards

Susan

A Message from our Principal

To the

2017 MOURILYAN STATE SCHOOL

THURSDAY

14TH SEPTEMBER

6.30PM

Food available for

purchase from 6pm

Each week on parade, Jeremiah, our Virtues Officer, presents awards to people

who show strong traits and characteristics of the virtue of the week. Congratulations to Jack, Steven, Jesse,

Josephine and Isla for receiving an award for Forgiveness.

Reminder for Year 3—6. Don’t forget your $3 for Friday Sports

Congratulations to Year 2—4 students who participated in ICAS Testing this year. Students

responded well to the challenge and all

gave 100% effort. They achieved some very commendable results including:

Science Distinction (top 5%) & Spelling Distinction (top 10%)

—BOYD and Science Distinction (top 2%)COOPER.

Well done to these 2 students and

everyone involved.

Congratulations to all of these classroom award recipients who were proudly presented with their

certificates at Parade.

POSSUM MAGIC COINS To help celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia Children’s Book Week 2017, the Royal Australian Mint, in partnership with Woolworths

supermarkets, is releasing three adorable coloured $2 coins that depict iconic moments from Possum Magic, the beloved Australian literary classic by

Mem Fox. A special display folder has been made to store

these coins. We have a limited supply in the office if students are interested. It will be a case of first in, first served. They won’t last long so be quick if

you would like one of these folders.

High Tea and Garden Party for Suicide

Prevention. This will be held on

Saturday, 16 th September, in the garden of Gid and Margaret Fontana at 88

Gullotta Rd Silkwood from 9am to 12 midday.

Just follow the signs from the highway.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students and includes entry and high

tea. There are displays of antiques and collectables;

plant, produce and other stalls; live music and a

monster raffle with over 60 prizes.

Teacher

Aide

Day

2017

Saturday

14 October Have you been selling your tickets?. More books are available from the

school office. Please enclose your sold or unsold tickets with monies in an envelope

(marked trailer) to the school office no later than Wednesday 4th October.

There will be a prize for the student / family that sells the most tickets.

For more information please contact Denielle Coffey on 0448 240 669

Our 2017 Fete Co-ordinator is Mrs

Mandy Starkey. Ph: 0407 597 761

AUGUST Monday 21st-Wednesday 23rd Year 5 Camp—Holloways Beach Tuesday 22nd Sail into Prep Program starts Wednesday 23rd– Friday 25th Year 6 Camp—Holloways Beach Tuesday 29th-Friday 1st September Parent Teacher Interviews Thursday 31st Innisfail Primary Combined Bands Tour SEPTEMBER Friday 1st Jump Rope for Heart begins Wednesday 6th—Friday 9th Year 3 Daradgee Camp Wednesday 6th ISC Visits Year 6 students Friday 8th SEP Orientation Day @ ISC Monday 11th ISC Hotshots Program begins Thursday 14th Youth Parliament—School Leaders School Bush Dance 6.30pm Friday 15th Orientation Day at ISC for Yr 6 students Wildlife show prep-Year 5 Last day of school for Term 3

OUR TUCKSHOP WOULD NOT RUN WITHOUT

THE HELP FROM PARENTS AND CARER

VOLUNTEERS AS WE REQUIRE HELP WITH

THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD.

IT IS A FUN ENVIRONMENT AND AN

EXCELLENT WAY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS.

IT IS ALSO A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT OUR

SCHOOL AND YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE SEEING

YOU IN THE

TUCKSHOP.

Here is a photo of some of our wonderful Mums enjoying a coffee and free lunch last

Thursday while preparing tasty lunches for our students and staff.

You have the opportunity to do the same. Please call Alana Moyle and volunteer today!

Have you put your hand up to volunteer for our

major fundraising event yet?

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Congratulations to the following students who have book – wormed through the following books for the Premier’s Reading Challenge:

100 Books WOW! Mia Chizzotti—Prep Harrison Turnbull – Prep

80 Books: Amelia Guarrera - Prep Lockie Locastro - Prep Byron McDermid – Prep Claire Hoddle – Year 1

60 Books: Daniel Stuart – Prep Kadyn McDermid – Year 1

40 Books: Layla Bensi – Prep Alanah Caltabiano – Prep Tavish Caltabiano – Prep Hunter Cook – Prep Braxton Durso – Prep Lahni Madsen – Prep Phoebe Trevisanut - Prep Ruby Wehlow – Prep Mackenzie Gant—Year 1 Lucas Oldknow-Sly – year 2

20 Books: Jayden Hawkswell – Prep Ben Sinton – Prep Beau Westcott – Year 1 Khaide Juhas - Year 1 Bailey Austin - Year 1 Dexter Bolton - Year 1 Hunter Austin - Year 2 Boyd Baxter - Year 2 Kynan Henaway - Year 2 Charlotte Trevisanut - Year 3 Lexie Craw - Year 4 Azariah Horton - Year 4 Ammie Bensi - Year 5 Jeremy Chapman - Year 5 Sarra Connolly - Year 5 Ava Cook - Year 5 Jonathan Kane - Year 5 Thomas Kane – Year 5 Dean Kelleher - Year 5 Sahra Kneubuhler - Year 5

Just a reminder that the Premier’s

Reading Challenge finishes

on the 25th of August so please make sure that all

your forms are back by then.

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who has participated in the

challenge!

Starts Tuesday 22nd August

9-11am For more information phone 40 630222

Every Monday from 9am – 11am Contact Nicky: 0409 064 412 or Carlie: 0413 112 580