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WELLERS HILL STATE SCHOOL Strive to Succeed

School Captains: Kai Braun, Elizabeth Cooper Hannah Moss, Alec Wills

Telephone: 07 3249 1333

Fax: 07 3848 0228 Web: www.wellhillss.eq.edu.au

Email: admin@wellhillss.eq.edu.au

Thursday 23 June, 2016

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Community Members As we reach the end of Term 2 I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Wellers Hill State School community for the support offered to the school, from individual class interactions to the broader support through the P & C Association.

The great thing about Wellers Hill is that the school and the community works together as a team to ensure the children are getting the best education possible. I would also like to acknowledge the P & C Association and thank them for their unwavering support of the students at our school. One of the strengths of the school lies in the passion of the members of the P & C Association. The IPS School Council held their Term 2 meeting last week. The Council is moving forward with plans to further improve the school for students in the long term. As the plans are formalised the Council Chair will outline them to the P & C and school community. I would like to welcome two new members to the WHSS IPS Council. Mr Mark Sydney and Mr Charlie Fraser have joined the Council, with Mark being appointed as Council Chair. I look forward to working with both Mark and Charlie and the remainder of the Council to further improve outcomes for students at the school. We also farewell Mrs Jimelle Woodland tomorrow as she has accepted a transfer to West End State School. Jimelle has been at the school for a number of years and is recognised by all as an outstanding teacher. We will all miss her, however we wish her the very best at West End. The refurbishment of the hall commenced this week. There is a significant amount of work being done to renovate the hall which will make it a more usable space for students and staff. Once again, thank you to the P & C Association for funding and driving the improvement programme for the hall. There will be some minor work done at the school during the vacation period. Telstra will be repairing our phone system and will be digging a trench between the front gate and the office. I have also been removing a significant number of dangerous trees around the school over the past few weeks. The removal programme will continue over the holidays with the removal of some gums near the tennis courts that are pressuring the besser block retaining wall. Have a great holiday and we look forward to returning on Monday 11 July 2016. Kind regards John

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FROM THE P&C PRESIDENT Many Thanks! Term 2 is always a busy one. We need to say a huge THANK YOU to all those involved in educating our children. The classroom teachers, specialist teachers, teacher aides, administration and support staff all work hard to ensure our children receive the best education possible. We often don’t realise the many hours of their own time spent planning lessons, marking homework, writing report cards or attending events such as the school disco or music night. On behalf of the P & C I would like to express our sincere thanks to all the staff at WHSS and wish them a relaxing holiday. Art Show update The 2016 Wellers Hill State School ‘Celebration of Art’ is being held on 10th & 11th September. If you would like to assist please email one of the committee members. Sponsorship: Rebecca Sebastian rj_sebastian@hotmail.com Local Artists: Erica Mack - erica_fritz74@yahoo.com.au Volunteers: Megan Duffy – meganduffy09@gmail.com Any questions please contact me narelle@cooleyfamily.com.au Narelle Cooley

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DATE CLAIMERS and DUE DATES FOR PAYMENTS – TERM TWO Year Level Event and Date Due Date Amount

Friday 24 June - Last day of Term 2 Monday 11 July – First day of Term 3

Term 3 2 Lone Pine – 2M & 2R on 14 July

Prep,1,2, & 3 Artslink – Funky Chicken on 9 August 5 August $8 3 Reverse Garbage on 11 & 12 August 5 August $9 6 Maths Workshop on 12 August 5 August $8 1 Star Lab on 14 September 9 September $7

Payments must be deposited in the payment box located in the office. Do not give payments to Class Teachers. Multiple excursions/activities can be paid with one cheque or EFTPOS transaction (located at office). Cash is also acceptable. On each excursion letter will be a DUE DATE for payment. No monies will be accepted after the due date. Therefore, unfortunately, students will not be able to attend the excursion/activity.

CAPTAINS’ CORNER

It was great to see everyone participating and enjoying themselves at the Senior Athletics Day and the Junior Cross Country. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.

Kai Braun, Elizabeth Cooper, Hannah Moss, Alec Wills School Captains

MUSIC NEWS General

Congratulations: Congratulations to all music students on a successful Music Night and a successful term two! Thank you (and parents) for your efforts in being at rehearsal each week and on time, ready to rehearse! Enjoy your break and we look forward to a very productive and rewarding term three. Talent Showcase: All students in years 3-6 who would like to show off their talent, please start practicing now for the Talent Showcase! Your talent does not need to be music based and all talent is welcome! (for safety reasons, sorry, no gymnastics). Acts can be solo, duo or groups. The Talent Showcase will likely be held at the end of term three, date to be advised.

Choirs: Reminder: there is no Choir Rehearsals this week. All Choirs will resume as usual in Week 1 of next term. Happy Music Making, Mrs Kristensen, Mrs Price and Mrs Rosewarne

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TRAFFIC ACTION GROUP: Next Meeting Wednesday 27 th July @6:00pm https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/schools/#dropoff

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION: School zones

School zone speed limits:

• 40km/h on roads where the normal speed limit is 50/60/70km/h

• 60km/h on roads where the normal speed limit is 80km/h

• 60km/h or 80 km/h on roads where the normal speed limit is 90/100km/h

• 80km/h on roads where the normal speed limit is 110km/h.

The most common school zone speed limit is 40km/h.

School zone times

The standard times that most school zones apply in Queensland are 7–9am and 2–4pm.

Some council areas have different school zone times. Contact your local council ( http://www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/local-government-directory/ ) to find out if your area has different zone times—or check the school zone speed limit signs near you.

When you are entering a school zone that operates outside of the normal times, you will see a flashing light school zone sign.

When you are entering a school zone that operates all day (for example, 7am–4pm) because the school has a split campus where children often cross the road throughout the day—you may see a flashing light school zone sign.

School travel options

Have you tried walking, cycling, or catching public transport with your children to school?

Driving your children to school each day could mean they miss out on exercise and other life skills.

Learn more about other school travel options ( https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/public/school/travel/index.html ).

Next TAG Meeting: 27th July 6:00 pm in the Library Annexe

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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICER Nationally Collection of Data on School Students wi th Disability Dear Parents/Carers, Collecting data on school students with disability helps teachers, principals and education authorities support the participation of students with disability in schooling on the same basis as students without disability. All Australian Governments have agreed to work together on the annual collection of data on school students with disability. All Australian schools participate in this annual data collection. The data provided to the Australian Government is aggregated data only. Please be reassured that the Department will not provide on to another organisation any data that can identify an individual student. The only data being collected at the school level to be reported nationally is the:

• number of students in the school who are provided with an adjustment to address a disability;

• level of adjustments we provide for those students; and

• broad category of disability.

Consultation with parents is important not only for the data collection but also to ensure you are aware of the adjustments being provided to support your child. We will therefore continue to consult with you. While only data that cannot identify your child will be submitted outside of the Department, if you do not wish for your child’s details to be included, please let me know. Information and fact sheets are available to help you make a decision from the: • Department’s website: http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/disability-data-collection.html

• Australian Government Department of Education website: http://education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

Alternatively, if you have any queries about the collection or use of this data I encourage you to contact Anne Chapman – Guidance Officer on 3249 1333. RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION PROGRAM The Respectful Relationships education program has been developed for Prep to year 12 students in consultation with teachers, school communities, domestic and family violence organisations and external experts. A growing body of evidence shows that social and emotional learning of this nature leads to:

• improved social and emotional skills, self-concept, bonding to school and classroom behaviour

• less disruptive classroom behaviour, aggression, bullying and delinquent acts

• reduced emotional distress such as depression, stress or social withdrawal.

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School resources provide opportunities for teachers to guide discussions, address concerns, and help students work through sensitive and complex issues.

All resources are practical and easy to use and encourage the use of social and emotional learning pedagogy including group work, discussion, role plays, scenario work and empathy-based inquiry.

Resources for parents are also available. These resources inform parents of the respectful relationships education their child is undertaking in Years Prep to 2, Years 3 to 6, Years 7 to 10 and Years 11 to 12 and support parents to reinforce learning at home.

LIBRARY NEWS Hi Everyone I would like to say a huge thank you to several groups in our school.

1 The families that have donated books to the Library - we love getting new books to read.

2 The wonderful parents and grandparents who have helped cover the Library books we are now on top of this and only a few to go.

3 Cathey Crisante and Michelle Underhill you have both put in extra time on top of your own work these last few months – this has helped me enormously.

Lastly, I’m needing someone to be the Co-ordinator for Book Club. This requires sorting the books either once or twice a term – it’s not hard or if you bring a few friends it doesn’t take long. If we don’t have a Co-ordinator then we won’t be able to do Club for the rest of the year. Please come see me if you are interested. Kind Regards Bernadette Hoffman

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SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking Reward Update: Please be advised that the Flying Snake Tail and the Mud Splat Handball are no longer available. Unfortunately we were only advised after banking last Thursday that the handball is no longer available. Therefore children who ordered the handball last week will receive their tokens back this week so they can order a new reward. The current 2016 reward items that are available to order are:

• Outback Pat Bag Tag • Wildlife Writer Set

There are also a limited number of rewards available from 2015 to order:

• Galaxy Glider

• Outer Space Savers Money Box

• Intergalactic Rocket

• ET DVD

If you would like to order from the 2015 list of rewards, please put a note in your child’s bank book along with the 10 tokens. From Monday 11th July we will also have the Term 3 Rewards which are:

• Backtrack Eraser Pen • Jump and Skip Rope

Thank you for your ongoing support of the school banking program at Wellers Hill. If you ever have any questions or queries regarding the school banking program, please feel free to drop in and see the banking ladies in the staff room on Thursday morning.

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President: Narelle Cooley (narelle@cooleyfamily.com.au)

Email: wellershillpandc@gmail.com

SACCS June/July Vacation Care: Booking for our June/July Vacation Care is now closed. Many days are booked out however there are limited places available on the reminding days. If you need to book your child/children in a place with a safe environment where your children will have the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities that will keep them enthusiastically and happily engaged – this place is SACCS Vacation Care! Do not miss out – book as soon as possible! Check online for the days available and book now. Please note:

• When booking online and the system indicates that a particular day you need is already booked out, you need to contact SACCS to be placed on the daily wait list.

• All accounts must be paid a week in advance before confirming your children’ Vacation bookings.

TUCKSHOP NEXT TERM The Olympic Games are on from 5 August to 21 August. For the 2 week period 8/8 to 19/8 we will be running a “Foods of the World” special to celebrate the Games. We will offer 5 or 6 different main meals – we are still working on the menu – but there will be curries, a noodle stir-fry and more!! We will advertise the final selections in the first newsletter of Term 3. You will be able to order them on Flexischools with no pre-ordering required. The most popular selections might find a place on the permanent menu. Please Note: These specials will ONLY BE AVAILABLE from Monday 8/8 to Friday 19/8. THANKS Thanks so much for your support of the tuckshop during Term 2. We introduced the new menu without knowing whether our choices would be popular. No need to worry - WE HAVE HAD ONE OF OUR BUSIEST TERMS EVER! So thanks again for your support. A huge thanks also to our fantastic volunteers who have had to adapt to the changes and who have had to work harder than ever. Your support and friendship make our work days so much easier – we truly, truly appreciate it. Have a safe and warm break. See you in Term 3. Carolyn and Ros.

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If you are unable to do your tuckshop roster please contact us as soon as possible. If you would like to volunteer in the tuckshop, our phone number is 3249 1318 or you can call Carolyn (0409 053 742). You can also email whsstuckshop@gmail.com.

MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP contact us: wellershillmusic@gmail.com

Dear Strings and Band families Please be advised that while there is no Choir Rehearsals in week 11, Band and Strings rehearsals will go ahead as usual.

Also, teachers have asked to please make sure students are arriving before the start time to be prepared to start on time. Thank You

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purchases and repairs, purchase of sheet music, payment of the accompanist who attends

rehearsals and performance, uniform repairs and dry cleaning.

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Wellers Hill State School Music Support Group

190 Toohey Rd

WELLERS HILL QLD 4121

0406099737 angelabeitz@hotmail.com

Thank you for your kind support.

Angela Beitz

UNIFORM SHOP Wednesday 1:30 to 3.30 p.m.

Friday 8.00 to 10.00 a.m. Deb Love Telephone 3249 1361 School

uniformshopwhss@gmail.com

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Please ensure the school has up-to-date information regarding emergency contacts so that you can be contacted promptly if required.

COMMUNITY NEWS TENNIS HOT SHOTS - ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TERM 3 ENROL ONLINE at www.tennisforkids.com.au (spaces are limited so get in fast) Additional places have been made available for HOT SHOTS tennis coaching in Term 3! Should you have any questions or would like to enrol in private coaching please call Anthony White on 0408 187 741. ANY NEW CHILDREN, ENROLLING IN TERM 3 WILL RECEIVE A FREE JUNIOR TENNIS RACQUET! SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS HOT SHOTS CLINIC Tennis For Kids will be conducting a Hot Shots Tennis Clinic these school holidays at Holland Park State Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Coorparoo. All students are welcome to attend this fun filled holiday coaching clinic. OPTION 1 Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th June 8am-11am at Holland Park State Primary School OR OPTION 2 Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th June 2pm-5pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Coorparoo COST: $75 for either 2 day program

HOW DO I ENROL? Go to www.tennisforkids.com.au and visit our “Holiday Clinics” page

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PARKRUN

There is a large contingent of Wellers Hill families both past and present who participate in Parkrun at Stones Corner each week and we would love to see you there. It is as simple as registering via the link below then turning up. The people who run it do a great job and everyone is made to feel very welcome. I will guarantee that there will be someone there that you know. Details: Where: Hanlon Park Corner of Junction St and O’Keefe St Stones Corner When: (Almost) Every Saturday at 7:00am Cost: Free Fitness Level: Very fit to “Sleeping In Is Overrated” Link: http://www.parkrun.com.au/stonescorner/