Principal’s Message Curriculum

P-2- Welcome to week 6! In English the Year 1 and 2 children are starting their new unit of work where they will be looking at the generic structure of narrative pictures books. From this the students will write about an event in the story and give their opinion on if the character involved was correct. They will go on to relate this to a personal experience. The Prep students are continuing their exploration of many different types of texts, one of which they will chose to do an oral retell of in the last week of school.

In maths, the children are doing lots of counting and learning about the importance of place value. We are looking at counting on and rainbow facts as a number fact strategy. Any extra practice you can do at home will always be beneficial with these strategies.

Don’t forget you have access at home to the school provided internet programs of Reading Eggs and Mathletics. All the children need are

their usernames and passwords which I can provide you with.

Mrs Forrest

Year 3-6 – Welcome to week 6 of the school year. We are fully underway now and even starting some more assessment. Homework is now up and operating and we are seeking parent feedback around how you feel with the new format. All comments will be taken seriously and we value all feedback to the school. Students are encouraged to come and see an adult for help in the mornings before 8.45 or at lunch time to help them if they need it. We ask parents to sign to say your child has completed their homework during the week. Students are continuing to learn about narratives and persuasion in English, and have started learning about Chance and Financial Mathematics in Math. In Science students are studying how and why things grow in the Biology unit – Good to Grow. Students have also started learning about geographical features in Geography. In History we are looking at difference between celebrations and commemorations as well as settlements and colonies, specifically Moreton Bay.

Leyburn State School is committed to developing respectful, resilient, responsible and safe students with embedded values towards lifelong

wellbeing. Focus week 5 – Looking at trying Focus week 6 – Keeping hands and feet and objects to yourself.

THE INFORMER

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Principal

Mr Sam Gilmore

Leyburn S.S. C/- Post Office

Leyburn Q. 4365

Telephone: (07) 46950172

Facsimilie: (07) 46950226 School Mobile: 0472 845910

Email: principal@ leyburnss.eq.edu.au

Website: www.leyburnss.eq.edu.au

Dates to Remember

Playgroup Wednesday

9-11am

School Banking Every Thursday

Principals conference

Gold Coast

1st – 2nd March

Young Leaders Conference Brisbane

Monday 13th March

P & C BBQ Pittsworth

Saturday 18th March

Teacher Collaboration

Day

23rd March

Leyburn State School Fortnightly Newsletter Edition 3 28th February, 2017

P&C The Leyburn SS P&C AGM will be held on the 6th of March. Take the time to join the P&C as they provide extra funds and support to the school to achieve a variety of outcomes. The P&C is one very important way you can voice your opinion within the school, as well as know and learn about the school initiatives, processes and direction. I look forward to welcoming all new and returning members on the 6th of March for the AGM and the general meeting that follows. QSR This year is a very important year for the school with our Quadrennial School Review (QSR). This will entail setting the direction and focus of the school for the next 4 years. The P&C is consulted heavily during this time and all community members are welcome to express their opinions, listen to ideas and the earning environment for your children. Attendance Our attendance for the first few weeks is at 91.3%. This is below the state target of 92%. This year the school will be focusing on student attendance, arriving at school on time and being prepared for learning. This is because every day counts for students to be at school. If you are struggling with your children attending school contact us to discuss solutions to the problems. Swimming Just a reminder that swimming will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays until the water / weather starts to turn cooler. Creating Successful Writers. Last week myself, Mr Brouwer, Mrs Grant and Mrs Casbolt attended professional development in Toowoomba. During this time we worked extensively in the areas of identifying changes of pedagogy to support and create places for students to achieve more success with their writing. The biggest item form the session was about consistency of message and language. This is at times hard when students are not aware of what a word means or they are unsure of the correct word to use. We call the metalanguage, and it allows teachers to talk to students about what they have done wrong and how to improve. We are focusing on the improvement of writing over this year, not just in neatness but in how sentences are structured, paragraphing, text structure, audience and punctuation. We make gains in each of these areas as we address each key learning area and the writing demands that they have. Make sure to discuss with your child that writing is very important as it is one form of

communication that is used widely, even in the digital age. Playgroup

Playgroup activities -Last Week the children learnt the letter C. The activity was finger painting. They enjoyed dipping their finger into orange paint. It was messy but a fun learning experience. Next the children will cut a small piece of pipe cleaner to create the carrot stem. This week we are learning the letter E. Parents if you have any art and craft ideas, please feel free to contact myself.

Please remember that the weather is heating up

and to wear protective clothing and bring your hat. New members are welcome to come and enjoy. Please bring morning tea for your children to have during their break. All community members are welcomed to attend playgroup. It is held each Wednesday from 9.00am – 11.00am. If you would like more information please contact the school office.

School Banking School banking will occur on a Thursday. Please place all banking in the school box in the office no later than 9.00am Thursday. Sam Gilmore Teaching Principal

Congratulations: Eric Simm and Jacob Davis for

Most Improved for 2016. Rachael May for Student

of the Year.

16th February, 2017

Congratulations: Eli and Scarlett for looking after school equipment correctly. Havanna for staying on task when working and making good choices.

23rd February,2017

Congratulations: Summer for working well in

mathematics. Ruby for attempting all tasks and

using feedback.

16th February, 2017

Congratulations: Caitlen, Eric, Jackson, Laine, Mathew, Bridie, Mach and Josh.

23rd February, 2017

Congratulations: Josh. Next meeting AGM 6th March, 2017 at 3:40 pm in the upstairs classroom. Followed by a general meeting. New members are welcome. Lost property – it’s that time of year again where we start trying to reunite clothes back to their rightful owners, please come and have a look through the box located just outside the office. If you are wishing to purchase uniforms, please see one of the P&C committee Members for assistance. Hats - $15.00, Shirts - $25.00 and Jackets $35.00 Belinda Smith President Leyburn State School P&C Association

The next Blue Light meeting will be held on the 27th March at 4:00pm Leyburn State School. Blue Light disco will be held on the 22nd April 6:00 – 8:00pm at the CWA Hall, Leyburn.

Having the ability to complain or vent your concerns without repercussions is a valuable tool in communications, especially with our loved ones. How many times have you approached someone with a personal concern just to have them throw something back at you? Your original concern doesn’t get heard let alone addressed. The best way to have your needs met in this area is to set up a suitable time to share any issues or concerns. One person shares a particular point that is causing them to feel upset being careful not to “attack” the other. Then discuss strategies that could lead to a resolution or even a compromise. Both parties should have an opportunity to share in turn. Making a note of concerns as they happen is helpful so that you can remember them when you get together. Quotes: The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. And the first to forget is the happiest. Reconciliation is more beautiful than victory V. Chamorro Communication, reconciliation and love brings peace. Finally….make peace not war.

For community groups who wish to include notices within the school newsletter, please have them typed and emailed to the school at ahall319@eq.edu.au or by 12.00 Noon the Tuesday prior.

Leyburn Post Office

The Leyburn Post Office is now online.

Online banking

Withdrawals and deposits for most banks

Billpay is available which is a quick and easy way to pay bills.

Gift Cards are available

Mobile Phones and Wi Fi devices

All new gift lines available

Selected gift lines now on sale

Why not call in and check out our wonderful range at your local Post Office

or call 4695 0148

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CWA MEETING

The next QCWA Meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th March,

2017 at 9.00am All Welcome

For Hall Bookings please contact:

Christine: 4695 0186 or Mary: 46950125

Yard maintenance, House Cleaning and Maintenance.

Car Detailing. Ph: 0497 452 537 or

0497 4JAKES

Expression of Interest are now being called for a permanent cleaner at Karrara State School. The successful applicant will work 11.5 hours per week and must be able to work Monday – Friday afternoons, with occasional mornings as well. If you would like to apply, please send a covering letter with your CV to:the.principal@kararass.eq.edu.au Applications close on Wednesday 1st March at 3:00pm