Oonoonba State School Newsletter Address: Fairfield Waters Drive, Idalia Q 4811 / PO Box 1077, Oonoonba Q 4811

Phone: 4799 8333 / Fax: 4799 8300 / Student Absence Line: 4799 8366

Email: admin@oonoonbass.eq.edu.au

Website: www.oonoonbass.eq.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Marie Day Deputy Principal: Trevor Milton

Acting HOSES Inclusion: Donna Mildren Business Manager: Michelle Rick

Term 2 Week 10 - Wednesday June 24 2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

Term 2 comes to an end on Friday and there is much for us to be grateful for, although, there has been many

challenging times as well. This week our parade focused on students using The Resilience Project pillars: Gratitude,

Empathy and Mindfulness. Students have been learning about this during the term since all students returned to

school. I asked students to practise these attitudes this week and during the holidays. When we are grateful for what

we have, do something kind for others, and spend some time doing something for ourselves, this helps our mental

health. This might be a good dinner table conversation.

School Opinion Survey

Thank you to the 20 families who have completed the School Opinion Survey. With 360 families I would love to see

many more parents completing it. You can use your phone or a computer. It is confidential and takes about 5 minutes.

We encourage you to complete the survey online through the following link.

https://survey.qed.qld.gov.au/form/Parents-HaveYourSay.aspx

If you are unable to do so on computer or smartphone please let the office know so office staff can arrange for a hard

copy for you through the SOS address.

Report Cards

Teachers are currently preparing report cards and these will be issued in Term 3 Week 2. Ensure that we have your

correct email address as these will be emailed. Report cards will be a modified report card so you will see some

differences from previous years. This semester we will only be reporting on English, Maths, Science and HPE.

Oonoonba SS Report card includes 2019 School Opinion Results. These are included in the Annual School Report for

2019 which has been added to the website. This year the Annual Report has also been modified. Here is a link to the

Annual Report.

https://oonoonbass.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/annualreports/annual-report-2019.pdf

Facilities enhancements

During the holidays a new roof will be installed over the prep playground. This was money gained from a successful

grant which the P&C Executive completed. We are also fencing the Multipurpose Courts and locking them to prevent

the unauthorised persons entering and using the facility. Contrary to public belief, schools are not public spaces and

therefore permission from the principal is required before entering the grounds including after hours. This does also

apply to students who attend the school.

Term 3

Term 3 resumes on Monday July 13. There is a Student Free Day on Friday September 04 so parents will need to find

alternative arrangements on this day as it is a designated Professional Learning Day for staff.

At this stage little has changed at school re COVID-19 in relation to adults entering the grounds. This

will continue for Term 3. Adults must not congregate inside the school grounds or outside. Therefore

we will continue to encourage parents to stop, drop and go.

Our Vision……‘CONNECTING AND ENGAGING THROUGH LEARNING’

Our Belief………..“Our Students are worth whatever it takes”.

Until then, keep safe. Continue to practise the COVID-19 hygiene

protocols and we look forward to a less challenging Term 3.

Thank you all once again for your efforts during this term.

If you are travelling within Queensland enjoy the wonderful weather

and surroundings.

Regards

Anne-Marie Day

Principal

Tuckshop News from Mel Thank you to everyone for making our SHOW DAY RED FOOD DAY such a great success with just short of 120 orders it proved to be a very exciting and popular event for our students and what a great way to celebrate the last week of Term 2. We will be back as of Week 1 in Term 3 continuing to operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only from 8:30am to 2pm. Remember if you haven't set up a Flexischools account yet, it really is very easy to do so. Simply log onto their website www.flexischools.com.au or download the app, create an account using your email address and link your child/ren and their classes. If you think you might have a little time free on one of the three days of the tuckshop’s operation, and you would like to volunteer, we are always happy to have some helping hands. You don't have to be a Master Chef by any means, it could be as simple as packing lunch orders, printing, laminating, stocking fridges, packaging baked food items etc. Please feel free to message the Oonoonba Tuckshop Facebook page or pop down and have a chat. Wishing you all a happy and safe holidays! Many thanks, Mel

News from Music Well time has certainly flown this term in the music department. Just as the children are getting back into the swing of their music lessons, it’s time for a break again. If your child is part of the instrumental program at school, please remind them over the holiday to still practice, because “Practice will make you better than you were before”. Even just a short 10 minute practice every couple of days is better than no practice at all. Both Mrs Jung and Mr Temple have been impressed with all the children since their return to school after our “at home” learning experience. Hopefully next term we will be able to restart our ensemble rehearsals, maybe with smaller groups, and choir should be able to start as well. Choir children can continue to learn the words for I am Australian and if they watch the ABC at all, they can see and hear this song on their ads. We are also aiming to learn the Auslan signs for the chorus of the song. Until next term, Yours in Music Mrs Gough, Mrs Jung and Mr Temple

FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK

A note went home yesterday with an invoice attached for the upcoming Chris Collin author visit for students in Prep to Year 6 on Thursday and Friday 23-24 July 2020.

The cost for the 45-60 minute year level session is $4.00 per student.

The focus for the Prep to Year 2 year level sessions will be on exploring literacy with fun – through rhyme, music, puppets and art. The focus for the Year 3 to Year 6 year level sessions will be on creating fun picture books using rhyme and humour. Classroom teachers will be present.

The sessions will most probably take place in our large multi-purpose hall area and Chris will be observing social distancing and other covid-19 protocols.

If you wish for your child to attend her/his year level session with the class, please give your permission by paying the cost of $4.00 per student by:

* BPoint online as per details on invoice attached to the note, or;

* By EFTPOS at the school office, as the office no longer accepts cash payments.

Please assist us with organisational arrangements and ensure payments are made by Tuesday 21 July, by 9:30am. Unfortunately late payments after the due date and time will not be accepted.

More information about Chris Collin author, can be found on his website: www.funkybooks.com.au

Vacation Message

The first two terms of the year are near complete and whilst they have been successful, they have not been without their challenges due to the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. What has continued to amaze and reassure me everyday has been the resilience shown by families, staff and students at our wonderful school.

A silver lining to adversity is the way people work together to create solutions and find new or alternate ways of doing things. This takes a lot of effort and energy and is often draining so I do hope that over the next two weeks families, staff and students get an opportunity to in some way rest up, refresh and recharge the batteries ready for semester two. Most importantly, I hope that they get to enjoy the next two week time period.

For those of you travelling within Queensland, please travel safely and if you are seeing a family member who lives in another part of the state, or who is visiting for the first time in several months, I hope all goes well.

Have a great week!

Enjoy the June/July school vacation.

Regards

Trevor Milton

Deputy Principal

P & C News

Thank you to the OSS Staff!

On behalf of the Oonoonba State School P&C and Fairfield Central shopping centre, we presented the staff with a

token of our appreciation for the mammoth effort they put into Semester 1 2020. Free coffee and chocolate!

FUNDRAISER FINISHED – PRIZE ORDERING

Now the Billy G’s Cookie Dough Fundraiser has finished it’s time to order your prizes. Visit your online page at www.cookiedough.com.au/login and order your prize.

A massive thank you for all of your support throughout the fundraiser. It is greatly appreciated and we couldn’t have done it without you!

We hope you all enjoy your delicious cookie dough.

Get your Entertainment Book here:

https://www.entbook.com.au/270d222

UNIFORM SHOP

We have a full range of uniforms, hats, library bags & chair covers!

Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday mornings 8:30am-9:00am.

Dana Leviston

President

P&C Association

NEXT P&C MEETING!

Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2020

Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm (Staff Room)

AGENDA: - Father’s Day Stall

- Updating current uniform

Please send through any items that need to be added to the agenda

pandcoonoonba@gmail.com

Prep 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2021………………

Oonoonba State School will no longer accept cash payments for school events.

No cash will be accepted for future school activities that require payment.

Thank you

(Positive Behaviour)

The following students have received

“Thank You” cards this week:

Lili-Jay 6AW

Victor 3KR

Mikayla 6AW

Student of the Week—Congratulations to

the following students.

Certificates will be announced via our Parade video

Monday of Week 1 Term 3

Riley 3S Hezekiah Prep V Lincoln 2L Irene 2P

Joshua 21M

Australia’s Biggest

Child Safety Lesson

Years 3—6

Thursday 25 June

All years three to six students will be participating in the live broadcast of Australia’s Biggest Child Safety

Lesson at 10am tomorrow. The broadcast is produced by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and the lesson

will cover critical topics about personal safety and online safety for children aged 8 to 12, as well as

discussing online dangers and cyberbullying.

A parent/carer guide is attached to the newsletter. This guide provides advice for parents and carers on

approaching personal safety conversations, whether this is watching the lesson yourself or continuing the

conversation at home. The lesson can be watched at home at www.danielmorcombe.com.au at 10am or a

recorded version will be provided fro viewing at a later time. The Daniel Morcombe website provides may

other useful resources ad tips for parents/caregivers about child safety.

This is the first year the foundation is producing two editions of #ABCSL. On the 10 September, as part of

National Child Protection Week, students in Prep to Year2 will also participate in a lesson.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2021………………

Oonoonba State School will no longer accept cash payments for school events.

No cash will be accepted for future school activities that require payment.

The school invoicing system will allow parents to pay via EFTPOS, B/POINT and DIRECT DEPOSIT ONLY.