24 October 2018 No 33

From the Principal…

Dear Parents/Caregivers Congratulations to Juliana D who was awarded a School Achievement Medal by the Mayor of the Toowoomba Regional Council at a special presentation evening last Thursday night. Each school in the Toowoomba Region is invited to nominate one student who serves to inspire others by rising above challenges in their life to achieve in many great ways. Through dedication and perseverance, Juliana has attained proficiency in spoken and written English resulting in achievement in the Australian Curriculum. In 2018, Juliana accomplished her goal of being School Captain. Her leadership is noted for the encouragement and consideration she demonstrates in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of all. Her next goal is to work hard towards a career in veterinary science. Juliana demonstrates many qualities and works in ways that are inspirational to both students and staff.

COMING EVENTS October

Tue 23 – Thu 25 Intermediate Instrumental Music Camp Wed 24 2019 Prep Family Meet & Greet BBQ & Info Nig ht Wed 24 Book Club Due Back Thu 25 Fete Committee Meeting (Hungry Jacks, Wilsonton, 5.30pm) Fri 26 World Teachers Day Fri 26 Day for Daniel Tue 30 Free Dress Day for FETE Wed 31 “Troublish Rubbish” (Rubbish Free Lunch) Wed 31 Under 8’s Day , 9 – 10:30am – Parents Welcome ☺ November

Thu 1 Music Count Us In Day (Whole school parade, 11.30am)

Supporting our “Fete”

Next Tuesday

30th October

Recently, Year five student, Hayley T presented me with a delightful poem that she wrote conveying her thoughts about Newtown State School. It was my pleasure to share it on parade and it has been included below for you to enjoy. Warm Regards Tania Angus Principal.

Newtown State School

Newtown State School

Is a wonderful place

It’s full of fun

joy and grace.

The kids will learn

With their brains

As smartness runs

through their veins.

The kids are smart

They try their best

And in PE

they’re full of zest.

Our flowers bloom

Our kids are great

And at this school

you’re a mate.

Hayley T (5R)

STATE EDUCATION WEEK – WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY! This week is State Education Week; a week to celebrate everything great about State Schools. Part of State Education Week is World Teachers’ Day which will take place this Friday. It is a day to acknowledge and thank all of our teaching staff for the outstanding job they do in caring for the well-being and learning of our students. Every day, I’m in awe of the enthusiasm, professionalism and care demonstrated by our teachers for our students (and their families) and appreciate all that is done, above and beyond to advocate for their best interests.

FUN AT CAMP! Last week, our Year Five and Six students attended their respective camps at Emu Gully Adventure Park and Tallebudgera Recreation Centre. It was thoroughly enjoyable to spend time with these students as they experienced a range of activities designed to develop resilience in challenging themselves beyond their comfort zone. The students shone as they persevered when it got tough, learned to encourage each other and communicate as a team, and to celebrate triumphs over fear! Such great skills for lifelong learning! Many thanks to the staff who attended the camps as it is only through their willingness (and that of their families who support them) to give freely of their time, that we are able to offer these opportunities to our students. WALK TOGETHER

Thanks to those students and families who were able to join us for the Walk Together walk on Saturday and to members of the choir who joined with other school groups to perform. This event is about demonstrating a warm welcome to any newcomers to our region and to show acceptance and appreciation of diversity, hence it is fitting that Newtown State School, with our beautifully diverse population, participate in this event. DAY FOR DANIEL The Day for Daniel, held on the 26 October, is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. Its focus is to educate children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety and protection initiatives. It aims to help empower our children to ‘Recognise, React and Report’ if they feel something is not right. Day for Daniel is an opportunity to have a conversation about who the people are in your children’s lives that they can go to for support if they need it.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY This Sunday is Grandparents Day, a wonderful opportunity for grandchildren to thank their grandparents for their love and support. At Newtown State School, we recognise the contribution that grandparents make to the lives of our students; bringing them to school on time, helping out in classrooms with reading and volunteering in the tuckshop. If you’re fortunate to have a grandparent/s in your life please take a moment to show them how much you appreciate them and all that they do for you. SPELLATHON IS ON NOW! Use the strategy that works best for you to help you practice!

Positive Behaviour for Learning News

This week the SWPBS lesson focus is learners

are respectful and safe in classrooms by:

• Staying in your seat and be seated correctly

• Gain permission to leave the classroom

• Enter and exit room quickly and quietly

This could be promoted at home by discussing and

encouraging road safety behaviours while travelling

to and from school.

Dear Parents and Carers

On Wednesday 31 st October (Week 4 this term), we will be doing something called

“Troublish Rubbish”. This is a rubbish free lunch ; so bring things that

don’t have rubbish, like: • ziplock bags • paper bags • lunch boxes

We would love it if you did put your sandwiches in paper bags, lunch boxes and ziplock bags. We have been working on this and we have

Greta the Golden Gnome waiting to be held in the winning class’s hands.

Who will that class be this time??

Environmental Team

FETE 2019 SPONSORS

We have been very generously sponsored by some local businesses (see insert ) and it would be wonderful if you could get behind these businesses as they have kindly supported us!

Newtown State School

Fete 2019

Multi Draw Raffle Major Sponsor

Tangalooma Island Resort is one of our Major

Sponsors of our Multi Draw Raffle.

Their generous donation of a Premium Dolphin

Feeding Day Cruise is one of our headline prizes up

for grabs.

Tangalooma Island Resort is famous for its Wild

Dolphin feeding program and its amazing

accommodation. Set in a fabulous beach front

location on Moreton Island, it is a wonderful place

to visit. You can visit for a day trip, but why not stay

in their amazing beach front villas and relax to the

sound of the waves.

Thanks to Tangalooma for their support of Newtown

State School and if you are looking for a great

getaway, consider Tangalooma Island Resort.

Please call 1300 652 250

between 8:00am - 5:00pm AEST for all

general reservation & booking enquiries.

Raffle tickets are due back this Friday , including unsold tickets. If anyone wants any last minute tickets, to sell or purchase, we still have some available. Please contact the office or Annette on 0410 317 591.

Cookbooks are still available from the office $15.00 each.

Year 6 Tallebudgera Camp, 15-19 October:

A time to learn to grow up!!!!

Last week some of the Year 6 students went

to Tallebudgera Recreation Centre for a

week of fun and tough activities that we

needed to use our brains for. Some

activities would get us out of our comfort

zone and push us to our limits.

While I was at Tallebudgera I did some

activities that I had never done before, like

stand-up paddle boarding, abseiling, quick

jump, kayaking, building catapaults,

bouldering, giant swing and we had to build

a raft from pool materials.

I really enjoyed camp and would love to go

again! Mackenzie T

Last week at camp we did lots of exciting

and daring activities and many activities

involving heights. I personally have

conquered my fear of heights and have a

larger comfort zone! Camp was great!

Billy R

I would definitely recommend going to the

Tallebudgera Camp as the instructors were

very nice and always tried to help. Before I

went to camp I was terrified of heights and

now I am more confident and will try them

all!

Imagen M

The Giant Swing was the most memorable

activity for me as I was totally terrified and

absolutely speechless doing it.

Jakarah B

Last week, we, the year 6 students emerged

from camp as new people!

We are now more courageous, braver and

more prepared to take risks than before.

Thank you for allowing us to have this

opportunity!

Lily D

P&C Contact Details:

pandc@newtownss.eq.edu.au

• Next P&C Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 13th

November, 6.30pm in the Resource Centre.

• Our Fete Committee Meeting is TOMORROW night at 5.30pm at Hungry Jacks, Wilsonton.

If you know of anyone who would like to have their own stall

at our Fete, please email us on Schmalo87@gmail.com

We would like donations of books, CDs or DVDs

(working) for our stall at the fete next year. If you have

any you no longer need, please drop them into the

Uniform Shop on Tuesday mornings.

We will be having our Term 4 Free Dress Day in support of the Fete on Tuesday 30th October. Please see the list in last week’s newsletter for our requested items. Thank you for all the support we have received so far.

UNIFORM SHOP • Tuesday & Thursday mornings 8.30 – 9.30am

EFTPOS is available (25c surcharge applies) • Swimming Caps

Every student needs a swimming cap to swim. These can be bought in school house colours at the school office and Uniform Shop for $3 each . If wishing to purchase one from

the school office please bring correct change.

RECYCLING • Tuesday mornings , 8.15 – 8.45am outside the

Uniform Shop. • Keep recycling for your chance to win a prize at

the end of Term 4! Individual Prize: $20 Coles/Myer Gift Card Class Prize: An iceblock for each

student in the winning class

Christmas Stall Our yearly Christmas Stall will be held from 4th – 9th December, before and

after school.

We need some volunteers to help run this stall. It is only 25 minutes of your time we need. If you can help, please email pandc@newtownss.eq.eduau or call Sabrina on 4633 3276.

Mon

4/12/18

Tue

5/12/18

Wed

6/12/18

Thu

7/12/18

Fri

8/12/18 8:30 -

8:45am Sabrina Uniform

Uniform

3:00 -

3:15pm Sabrina Sabrina/ Sabrina/ Sabrina/

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Volunteers for 2019 Please begin to consider volunteering in our

Tuckshop next year.

Weekly Meal Deal

$5.00 Year 4 – 6 Thursday

Prep – Year 3 Friday Name: _____________________________ Class : ______

Pasta Bake AND a choice of drink:

Juice – Apple, Orange or Apple Blackcurrant Milk – Chocolate or Strawberry

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF

NEWTOWN S.S. FETE 2019

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