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16 August 201916 August 2019

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

Term 3, Week 5

Dear Parents, Children and Friends

I know that you are all well aware that writing continues to beour area of focus at Bli Bli State School.

We were lucky enough last week to have a special guest, MrRupert McCall OAM, to work with some of the year 5 classesand their craft. Mr McCall is a renowned Australian author, poetand public speaker. He is also lucky enough to have Mrs KellyMcCall as his sister-in-law and responded to her request toshare his craft with the year 5 students. You can see below theaddition of a real life author and charismatic public speaker haspositively affected the writing of these students. Thanks to MrsMcCall for using her influence in such a positive manner for ourstudents and finally to Mr Rupert McCall for giving of his timeand expertise.

SafEst Committee Success

Congratulations need to go to the SafEst Committee for theirtireless work to ensure the safety of our students. Recentlythere have been a strategic planting of shade and decorativetrees along the green spaces adjacent to the school in McCallPlace. This initiative was extremely well led by Carrie Rea,Samantha Delaney, Holly Wells and Tanya Cliff on our behalf.

Please refer to the article under ‘P&C News’ and a lovely arrayof photos on the event.

Bus Survey Feedback

The recent bus survey indicated that over 60 potential studentswere interested in catching a school bus to get to and from BliBli State School. I am looking forward to the outcome of theDepartment of Transport and BusLink overall survey data withthe aim of initiating a bus run for the Bli Bli community students.

School Opinion Surveys

An extremely important mechanism for us as a school to gatherinformation about how we are performing in a range of areasis the annual School Opinion Survey. We take intoconsideration responses from upper school students, parentsand staff in a wide range of areas ranging from curriculumdelivery, learning and assessment, technology, behaviourprocesses, how we develop staff and grow staff and if we areresponsive to community needs.

For us to accurately celebrate and respond to students, parentsand staff perceptions and needs we need strong numbersof surveys completed and returned. For example, the sharedopinion of 10 people is important however, the surveys of 80people strongly indicates their opinions and better representswhat those opinions are. Staff and students are largely a captiveaudience and complete them at school. Parents andcaregivers, I need your help.

If you receive a survey, please make it a matter of priority andcomplete it with consideration.

I look forward to receiving the collated data from these surveysas important feedback that I take into consideration whenplanning the future direction and emphasis of the whole school,in consultation with staff and the School Council.

Gerard QuinnPrincipal

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’ NEWS

Prep – Chambers Island Excursion

On 23 and 24 July our five wonderful Prep classes ventured outfor their first ever school excursion. Each class was involved in avariety of outdoor lessons at Chambers Island in the MaroochyRiver. Like the bus trip wasn’t exciting enough, the walk acrossthe pedestrian bridge from Bradman Avenue was a chance tosee many fish passing underneath in the crystal clear waters.The classes were blessed with magnificent weather as theyworked with their own teacher, teacher aide and the staff of theSunshine Coast Environmental Education Centre.

Activities focused on the Island’s ecology and water life,observing a variety of crabs, pumping for yabbies and evennetting for fish. There were discussions around the indigenousculture of the area and how Chambers Island got its name.

Thanks to our wonderful staff, the staff of the SCEEC and to themany family volunteers who attended to assist with organisationand safety. What a rich experience and an exciting opportunity.

Book Week Gatherings – Years 5 & 6

Tuesday 20 August

1:00pm – Year 6 – Mr Greenland’s classroom2:30pm – Year 5 – Mrs McCall/Mrs Kelly’s classroom

Book Week Parade – Prep to Year 4

Friday 23 August

The Buzz About Prep

Below are the links to book in for Orientation happening inOctober, and Interviews in November:

Orientation mornings 9.00am to 10.30am

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=9975t

Prep Parent Interviews 7.30am to 5.30pm

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=4qe3g

Prep packs will be delivered shortly to each of the local daycarecentres’ kindergarten rooms for Prep 2020 parents to collect.

Help the Homeless Drive

This term, three of our year 6 students have organised and willcoordinate a donation drive for two of our local charities. Mia H,Brooke N and Mia L have spent hours working on this project,speaking with the charities, and meeting with Miss Bonney toplan each detail.

All donations will be split between the two charities, and theclass that contributes the most items will win a Student Councilsponsored pizza party.

Please find following a message from the three coordinators:

We are doing a fundraiser for the Homeless. We wouldlike you to bring some items in to school on Monday the26th of August. The donations are going to Katie RoseCottage and The Shack. Food items you can bring inare; biscuits, jelly, cereal (Corn Flakes and Weetbix),

tinned beans or spaghetti, Goulburn Valley fruit in juice,

• Classes will assemble, discuss book week anddiscuss the nominated books and winners.

• Any students who have brought along a costume forthe theme will present.

• Winning picture book from the junior award categorywill be read.

• There will be some random draws of prizes for thosestudents who have completed their book week clozeactivity.

• Classes will assemble in the hall Sharp… by 9amafter roll marking.

• Mrs Cooke, Ms Dolphin and Ms Bonney will act asMCs for the assembly.

• When directed, those students in costume from eachclass will follow a path up and across the stage andback to original position.

• At conclusion of costume parade, we will read thewinning book to the children.

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pasta, rice and flour. Clothing items you can bring in are;Adult thongs sized 11-12, socks, sleeping bags and

t-shirts. Please make sure most of the clothing items aremainly adult sized and clean. Please help us help

homeless people all around the sunshine coast as thenumber of homeless people has catastrophically

doubled since last year.

Reminder – Under 8s Day is last day of Term

Outside School Achievements

New Space!

We would love to share your child’s personal achievementsfrom outside school activities here in our School Newsletter.

Parents/Carers, please submit:

Student, Class, achievement, one photo maximum(optional)

Please forward for approval to your respective DeputyPrincipal, Trevor for Prep-Year 2 on tdurb2@eq.edu.au andKyla for Year 3 – 6 on kbonn13@eq.edu.au.

First up is Charlee G of 3HM who recently won a regionaldancing championship and will go to the national finals.Well done Charlee!

Every day, at Bli Bli State School, we are actively supporting ourchildren to confidently contribute to our dynamic world throughstrong foundations of commitment, creativity, character andcommunity.

Please know that we are available to chat with you about anyconcerns or questions that you may have. We are a team,working together for each student.

Please make an appointment through the Office. In order toensure we are present and not working in classrooms, we willbe taking appointments Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Weare also available via email should these times not suit – Kylakbonn13@eq.edu.au (Year 3 – 6) and Trevor tdurb2@eq.edu.au(Prep – Year 2).

Kyla Bonney and Trevor DurbidgeDeputy Principals

Events and Excursions

In each newsletter, you should be able to findquick information regarding any upcomingevents or excursions planned for yourchildren for the coming weeks. We willendeavour to attach an electronic copy ofthe permission note – should your child’s go astray on thejourney home. These can be downloaded and printed for youruse.

Grade: Prep – Year 4

Incursion title: Life Ed

Cost: $8.00

Date: Lessons between 19 - 28 Aug2019

Note / money due backby:

CLOSED Wed 14 Aug

Parent info session: Mon 19 Aug 8.10am SHARP

Grade: Years 5 & 6

Excursion title: Interschool Sports

Cost: $40.00

Date: Over 4 Fridays – 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6Sep & 13 Sep 2019

Note / money dueback by:

Mon 19 Aug

Grade: Year 3

Excursion title: Point Cartwright

Cost: $8.50

Date: Thurs 29 Aug 2019

Note / money due back by: Fri 23 Aug

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OFFICE NEWS

Casual Cleaning Position

This school is looking for people who may be interested incasual school cleaning to replace permanent staff who areabsent due to illness or other types of leave.

Depending on the cleaner absent, hours of duty can vary from:

If you or someone you know is interested in being a casualschool cleaner, please submit a short resume detailing yourexperience to the ‘Business Manager’ at the school office asap.

A current Blue Card ‘Working with Children Check’ is requiredat your own expense.

Keeping well this winter

To prevent the spread of the illness this flu season it is importantto observe hygiene practices and exclusionary guidelines.

Attached is the Time Out poster listing conditions and theminimum exclusion periods for each.

Exclusionary period

For example, anyone with symptoms of vomiting and/ordiarrhoea is required to be excluded from school until 48hours after the last symptom of illness. This exclusionaryperiod is very important to help prevent the spread of theillness.

Hygiene practices

Please make sure that your children understand theimportance of washing their hands properly. Using soapand ensuring that hands are washed and driedthoroughly can reduce transmission between students.

School Fees

A reminder to return your Student Resource Scheme forms assoon as possible if you have not already done so.

Once the completed form has been received, an invoice will beraised for $50 per child.

Late Slip needed from 8.45am

Please attend the Office for a late slip should your child bearriving on or after 8.45am.

Students need to be in class at 8.45am for roll marking. If youare dropping off at 8.45 they will not be in class for markingand will be marked absent. This means you will receive anautomated text message saying your child is absent. In thisinstance, please send students to the Office for a late slip sothat they are on our system.

All Day Absences

If your child is going to be absent, please ensure all absencesare reported to the Office – if you have advised the teacher,the Office also needs to be informed to correctly record theabsence.

You can text an absence to 0418 159 088 before school:

Parent Counter

Need a form?

The Parent Counter is on your immediate right as you enterthe Office.

This is where you will find Excursion Forms and Payment Slipsto complete or take home with you. Please complete oneform and slip per child per activity:

Online Payments

Invoices are emailed out once generated and this is thepreferred and most secure method of payment. Please seebelow for instructions how to pay directly from your emailedinvoice. There are no special codes or numbers you require topay by this method.

• Morning shift 5.00am to 8.30am

• Afternoon shift 2.30pm to 6.00pm

• Or both shifts

• Student name & class; and

• Reason & date/s of absence.

• excursion & permission forms

• white money envelopes

• orange EFTPOS slips

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Alternatively you can pay via Direct Deposit with onlinebanking:

Ref Name & reason eg; John Smith (Canberra)

BSB 064 424

Account 0009 0511

As of last year, schools are no longer able to take credit carddetails over the phone or have them in writing.

P&C

SafeST Committee News

You will have noticed the new trees planted on the grass vergeat the McCall Place carpark.

The Safe School Travel Committee, in conjunction with theSunshine Coast Council, has been able to beautify this areaby planting native trees to provide shade, whilst also improvingsafety by deterring people from driving over and parking ongrassed zones.

Schools National Tree Planting day on Friday 26 July, waschosen for this event. A team from Sunshine Coast Counciltogether with a number of our students planted a variety ofnative trees.

This school subcommittee is driven by four Mums with childrenin our school; Carrie Rea, Sam Delaney, Holly Wells and TanyaCliff. All are committed to improving the safety of thesurrounding school zone for our students. Thank you to Hollyfor co-ordinating this event.

Father’s Day Stall

The gifts have arrived and we are looking forward to spoiling allthe Dads and special loved ones this Father’s Day.

The Father’s Day stall is being held on Wednesday 28 Augustfrom 9am with all gifts still only $5 each.

We will need some help on the day with the stalls on both juniorand senior campus, so if you can help from 9am – 11am wewould be most grateful.

Please contact Clare at bliblipc@bigpond.com or 5458 2145 toleave your name and contact details.

Check our Facebook page for a sneak peek at the giftsavailable – Bli Bli State School P&C.

Father’s Day Raffle

As an extra way of spoiling Dad this Father’s Day you can buya ticket in our Father’s Day raffle. Tickets are only $1 each andprizes are:

1st Prize: Masport BBQ (kindly donated by theMcDonald family)2nd Prize: Rebel Sport gift pack3rd Prize: $50 Bunnings Gift Card

Tickets will be on sale at the front gates from 19 August.

“Write On” Musical Catering – 17 & 18 October

The P&C supports the school musical by providing food andrefreshments before the show and during interval.

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Across the two nights we will serve over 500 meals and snacks- a huge undertaking, so we are seeking the help of parents andfamilies in our community to be part of this event.

In return for providing your time and expertise to make thisevent a success, we will thank you with reserved seating on thenight of your choice to ensure you are able to watch your childperform.

If you can help to transport equipment after school or helpserve on the night, please contact Clare on 5458 2145,bliblipc@bigpond.com or simply sign up via:

https://volunteersignup.org/WPJR7

P&C Meeting

Want to know more about the P&C?

Come to our next meeting - Wednesday 28 August at 6.30pmin the school staff room.

Your attendance makes a difference:

Clare StampaP&C Operations Manager

BUSY BEE CAFÉ - TUCKSHOP

Volunteers

We have lost a lot of our volunteers to work and universitystudies, if you can please spare 15-30 minutes at any point inthe day, it would be greatly appreciated! Just come on downto the Busy Bee Cafe to see Leanne, or phone on 5458 2125.Volunteer assistance means we can keep our prices down andcontinue to contribute to our students.

Thank you so much to Toni, Tanya, Natalie, Michelle H andDaneyl for coming in to help out and again to Sue for takingour laundry home every Friday - even when she is busy movinghouse!

Late Order Policy

Starting 1 September any orders made after 8.45am will onlybe able to order from our Late Order Pack $6.00 - there will bea choice of Vegemite or Cheese Sandwich, a piece of fruit andchoice of a Popper or Water.

Don't forget, if you are ordering online you can order as muchas a month in advance! Just follow the link:

https://tuckshop.schoolshoponline.net.au/blibliss/index.aspx

Musical Baking

Calling all bakers!

Over the next few weeks we need your help to bake slices inadvance of our school Musical - Write On, 17-18 October.

I have prepared packs and recipe sheets, please email onbliblisstuckshop@gmail.com if you are able to assist.

Interschool Sports

No Tuckshop Orders for Years 5 & 6

Please remember the students will NOT be at school for eithereating break on Friday 23 August, 30 August, 6 Septemberand 13 September.

Students will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle onthose days.

Leanne HaywardTuckshop Manager

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

OSHC Happenings

Recently Rachel and I attended a Sensory Autism Workshopwith Nelle Frances, an amazing woman who has such a greatknowledge and a passion for Autism.

We were lucky enough to meet Sam (Nelle's son with ASD) andto hear about their journey, which is truly inspiring. We walkedaway from this PD with an enhanced knowledge, a greaterunderstanding and respect on Autism. Our goal is to implementsome of the tools we learnt in our everyday practice at theservice and to continue to enhance our knowledge. We feltinspired by this workshop and developed a passion to continueto share this knowledge with our community and to supportour families in their journey with Autism. We highly recommendNelle Frances as a source of great knowledge and support forfamilies. Her website is:

http://www.aspergerchild.com/

If you ever get the opportunity, we highly encourage families,teachers and educators to attend a workshop. It truly wasenlightening.

• Be the first to know about important news andupcoming events at the school

• Have your questions answered

• Have a voice in the activities and programs the P&Csupports

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This term we are lucky enough to host on a Monday theRookies 2 Reds program and have lots of enthusiasticchildren involved. It was great to see our children working ontheir team building skills and ball skills.

Do you have any suggestions on what we could include inour program for term 4? We would love to hear your ideas atbliblioshc@bigpond.com.

September and October Vacation Care

We are currently putting together the program for the upcomingschool holidays thanks to the valuable feedback we receivedfrom families, children and educators.

Vacation Care bookings will open on 2 September 2019.

To book in for Vacation Care keep an eye out for the Bookingsheet on Story Park, or alternatively pop down to OSHC for acopy.

Have you enrolled at Bli Bli OSHC?

We now have a more convenient new online enrolment system.To enrol today head over to http://bliblioshc.com.au/ tocomplete and sign up for a My Family Lounge. A copy of ourFamily Handbook and handy information is also available viaour website. For further information please do not hesitate tocontact us.

Natarsha MenzBli Bli OSHC Assistant Coordinator

CHAPPY NEWS

High Tea – Sunday 25 August

Be sure you don’t miss out on this fabulousafternoon!

We are looking for donations of good quality items suitable forour Auction or raffle, so would love to hear from you if you canhelp.

If you know of any businesses which could donate a voucher ortwo, or other goods, we would really love to hear from you also.

To keep our two Chaplains in the School we have governmentfunding for two days, but the Chaplaincy Committee needs toraise approximately $20,000 per year for the extra day.

Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. Thankyou!

See you on Sunday 25 August!

Chappy HeatherSchool Chaplain

Supa Club – 6 & 20 September

Chappy TonySchool Chaplain

INSTRUMENTAL MUSICThis term we will be recruiting for the 2020 Instrumental MusicProgram.

This program starts in Year 4 for Woodwind, Brass andPercussion. We approach the current Year 3 students andthen give opportunities for Years 5 and 6. During weeks 6-10of this Term, an ‘Expression of Interest’ letter will go home,students will be assessed, preferences will be considered,Class/Music Teachers will be consulted and a final ‘Offer Letter’will be delivered. There are opportunities for students in Years4-6 to learn woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

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Please note that the permission form will need to be returned by30 August to allow time for the testing and recruiting processto occur before the end of the year.

For 2020, I can only recruit a limited number of students due tomy working hours:

Flutes – 4 Clarinets – 4

Alto Sax – 3 Trumpet – 3

Trombone 3 Percussion/Glock – 4

Christine WaltonInstrumental Music Teacher

YEAR 3 – TECHNOLOGY

Juiced Up Groms

Last term we were learning about food technology and whathas changed over the last 150 years.

Students explored food technology by planning and preparingthe making of a pizza in the school kitchen, and evaluatingthe cooking through tasting. Then finalising the analysis of thisprocess by examining the sustainability of the foods used in thepreparation of this pizza.

To develop a deeper understanding of food technology wewere privileged to have in Week 9 the expertise of Harry B’sdad and uncle, Cam and Chris from Juiced up Groms, comeand help us explore the same technology process but makingsmoothies. They first presented an entertaining and interactivepresentation highlighting the need for healthy eating and activeliving for kids. The students had so much fun learning abouthealthy foods and what is best for their bodies. Thepresentation finished with the making and tasting of awholefood smoothie, which heard the students claim was "thebest smoothie ever".

Students were convinced smoothies should be sold from thetuckshop every day (not just Wednesday) to help them behealthy. To attempt to persuade our school tuckshop makethis change 3R wrote to the Tuckshop. We wonder what MissLeanne, our amazing tuckshop manager, might say. See someexamples of great persuasive letters:

The tuckshop gave 3R good news that smoothies are availableat the tuckshop every Wednesday. So then the studentspromptly wrote to their parents asking for $3.50 to buySmoothies. We wonder if the persuasive words made a hugeimpact on learning as the class predicted.

BLI BLI WORDSMITHSEach newsletter, we’ll feature some interesting pieces of writingfrom students all across the school. This edition’scontributors are Year 2!

Priscilla LacquiereYear 2 Teacher

A Sunday Wish

One Sunday afternoon Luca had a wish. He triedand tried to make a wish but it didn’t work. He hadto throw it out. One Sunday he found it in a forestwith this friend. He granted one for both of them.That wish was to be a flying human for ever and itto never end for them both.

They flew into space and back. They came up withan idea to race to space and back to Earth. Lucawas so glad he still had the wish and the fact thatyou can share a wish that probably wouldn’t begranted. They were super duper lucky.

Written by Seth T 2CG

My Favourite Cinderella

I believe that Interstellar Cinderella is the mostfavourite character to me.

I like Interstellar Cinderella. She is my favouritebecause she fixes fabulous rockets and the otherCinderella cleans up the dirty house.

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How they are the same is that they both lose aspecial thing. I like Interstellar Cinderella becauseshe is a hard working mechanic.

I prefer Interstellar Cinderella. She is my favouritebecause she is in space!

Written by Banjo R 2CG

Magical Monkey Mikey – Scribed by SandyVella

There was a magical monkey named Mikey, wholived under the crystal waterfall. He gave his wishto a boy, Jayster. Jayster lost his hand. PoorJayster had been attacked by a blue and goldtiger. It had bitten off his left hand. He couldn’tget home. Mikey used a magical spell before theclock struck midnight to help Jayster grow a newhand. He transported the tiger to a crooked village.Jayster could now escape from the portal and goback to his family.

Written by Keahi S 2CG

The Ugly Pirates

“This is so fun!” Harry and Alix were climbing the treeson the deserted island. Shhh Alix said. Something creepywill come. Of course a pirate ship had come to the island!“Hide!”

They found Alix and the pirates tied her up! “Help!” Harryhid behind the beautiful tree. Alix gave Harry the dragronshe had wished for. When the pirates had gone of course.Alix was so friendly to do that. Harry told the dragon to setAlix free and burn those ugly pirates. No one ever wentthere again.

Written by Macey A 2CG

My Favourite Cinderella

You’ve got to believe me that Cinderella is the bestcharacter. Interstellar Cinderella and Cinderella both lostsomething in the stories. Cinderella is different toInterstellar Cinderella because she has dainty feet.

Cinderella reminds me of Mum because she has thesame hair. Cinderella works really hard like doing thewashing like Mum. She’s also pretty in her silver dress likeMum.

In my opinion Cinderella is the best character out of bothof them.

Written by Alicia S 2CG

STORY DOGS DAYReminder - our Story Dogs Day is Friday 20 September whereour students will be asked to bring a gold coin donation andwear orange to help the Story Dogs story continue here at BliBli.

Julie LowrySupport Teacher Literacy and Learning

LIBRARY NEWSBook Week has fast approached and the anticipated BookWeek Parade is next week.

WHAT: Book Week PARADE

WHO: Prep - Year 4

WHEN: Friday 23 August 2019

TIME: 9am

WHERE: School Hall

THEME: READING IS MY SECRET POWER

The students have been brainstorming some wonderfulcostume ideas to either fit the theme, or as always, a BookCharacter.

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Some ideas include - Where's Wally?, Splodge, Cinderella,Thelma (the unicorn), Paddington, Matilda (Roald Dahl), CaptainUnderpants, Harry Potter characters, Dr Seuss characters,Peter Pan, Spiderman, Hulk, Ironman, Captain Marvel,something you're good at/your secret power eg. chef, sport,reading.

For a larger list of ideas, come and visit our library display board.

Looking forward to seeing some MARVEL-lous outfits.

Franca CookeTeacher-Librarian

WRITING CHALLENGEThe attached two stories are the winners from last term’sWriting Challenge – Mali E in Year 6 and Macey A in Year 2.Below is the challenge stimulus.

Tammy KellyCurriculum Coach

YR 3 SCIENCE

INCLUSION NEWS

High School Inclusion Student Transition

Mrs Jodie Rickard has been liaising with our local high schoolsto assist with the transition of our Year 6 Inclusion studentsmoving on in 2020.

It is important students attend these transition engagements asthey will benefit from orientating themselves with the generallayout of the high school, become familiar with where they willeat and play, how timetables work, understanding routines andrules and getting to know some staff members they will workwith next year.

Nambour State College began their Inclusion transition in week4 on Thursday morning. Please contact Jodie Rickard fromMonday to Wednesday if you need more information orclarification.

Speech Pathology Week 2019

In 2019, Speech Pathology Week is 25-31August.

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promotethe speech pathology profession and thework done by speech pathologists with themore than 1.2 million Australians who havea communication disability that impacts ontheir daily life.

Communication is a basic human right and Speech PathologyWeek seeks to promote this fact.

Speech pathologists work to ensure everyone cancommunicate with confidence. It is important that the broadercommunity understands that:

Theme

The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2019 is:Communicating with confidence!

Tips for successful communication*

• 1.2 million Australians live with communicationdisability

• Communication disability is largely invisible. Unseenand out-of-sight

• More confident communication helps maximiseeducational, health and social outcomes

• Communication is more than just speech.

• Always treat the person with the communicationdisability with dignity and respect

• Be welcoming and friendly

• Understand there are many ways to communicate

• Ask the person with the disability what will help withcommunication

• Avoid loud locations, find a quiet place

• Listen carefully

• When you don’t understand, let them know you arehaving difficulty understanding

• If you think the person has not understood, repeatwhat you have said or say it a different way

• Try asking the person yes or no questions if you arehaving difficulty understanding them

• Ask the person to repeat or try another approach ifyou don’t understand

• To make sure you are understood, check with theperson that you have understood them correctly

• If you ask a question, wait for the person to reply

• Allow the person time to respond, so always bepatient

• Speak directly to the person and make eye contact.(Though be mindful that there are some people whomay not want you to look at them, e.g. some peoplewith autism spectrum disorder)

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*Source: Adapted from SCOPE, Communication for All Booklet,http://www.scopeaust.org.au

Sandy VellaInclusion Teacher

MUSIC NEWS

Eisteddfod Success

On Wednesday 7 August, the Rebel Clef Boys and the BelleVoce Girls small vocal groups competed at the Sunshine CoastJunior Eisteddfod. The girls sang 'Firefly' and the boys sang'Caught In A Computer Game'. Both groups sang their bestand the Belle Voce girls received 1st place for theirperformance. The comments from the adjudicator werefantastic. She loved our all boys groups and their energeticperformance. She thought the girls harmonies and expressivesinging were outstanding.

On Sunday 11 August, Brooke N and Lucy A, Georgia L andMia L, Amber C and Mia H, Ashanti B and Ruby C competed inthe duet section at the Eisteddfod. This is a very tough sectionand the first time we have had duets entered. It can be verydaunting with just two singers on a big stage with just theiraccompanist. The girls sang really well in a field of 14 duetsentered. Brooke and Lucy were awarded a Highly Commendedfor their performance. Well done.

They were followed by our Belle Voce girls singing 'MrMistoffolees' and our Rebel Clef boys singing 'Seize the Day'in the Small Vocal Musical Theatre section. In this section,they were required to dress in costume and act out the songand both groups put 100% into their performances. Out ofthe 9 groups entered, the Belle Voce girls placed HighlyCommended.

The Rebel Clef boys and Belle Voce girls have beenamazing ambassadors for our school. In every section theyhave entered, they have been the only state school. Theirperformances have been outstanding, their behaviour excellentand their interactions and encouragement of the other schoolspositive. Congratulations to all those involved.

Date Claimers

Sunday 15 September 9.30am

Senior choir are performing at the VIEW National Convention atPacific Paradise SS.

Saturday 19 October 9.30am

Senior and Junior Choirs and some musical items areperforming at Edgewater Spring Fair. Yes this is the day afterour musical, however we have been performing at EdgewaterSpring Fair for over 10 years and they won't mind our tiredsinging.

Jenny AitkenMusic Teacher

TEACHER AIDE NEWS

Lost Property

Louise HingstTeacher Aide

COMMUNITY NEWS

Zumba – School Hall Wednesdays

Ready Steady Go Kids – School Hall Saturdays

Ready Steady Go Kids hires your school hall for our kids sportprogram for 1.5 - 6 year olds.

• Speak normally. There is no need for you to raiseyour voice or slow your speech.

• The lost property box under A block will be checkedand emptied once a fortnight

• Named items will be returned. All other items will bedonated to a charity shop, or back to the school forborrowing if a uniform item

• Please make sure all students items, including lunchboxes are clearly named

• Remind your child to check the box if they aremissing items

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We focus on teaching children 10 different sports over a 2 termperiod targeting any non-school age siblings or prep studentsthat may be looking at trying something new and who are notyet ready to join a sporting club, or they haven’t found a sportthat they like. They can discover a love for a certain sport givingthem some direction on where to go when they are ready to joina local club.

Jump online to join one of the following classes in theSchool Hall on Saturdays

https://www.readysteadygokids.com.au/

Black Wolf Fitness – School Oval Saturdays

Riverlife Services

Join in on Sunday mornings at Riverlife Community Church.

Kidz Club – fortnightly Fridays 5pm

Join in the fortnightly Friday Kidz Club – for any questions,phone Chappy Tony on 0404 859 626.

Navigating Love – October Workshop

Fair Day Out - Saturday 21 September

Fun Soccer Program

For BOYS & GIRLS from 2 to 12 years old.

Mini Soccer: 2 to 5yo | Skills Training: 5 to 12yo.

Sessions at Pacific Paradise, Mudjimba, Nambour, Coolum,Noosaville and Tewantin.

Book a FREE trial today!

http://www.brazilianskills.com.au/

• 1.5-2.5 years 9.00am

• 2.5-4 years 9.30am

• 4-6 years 10.15am

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Billy's Buddies Program

Come and try our ball skills program designed and owned byBilly Slater for ages 2-6.

Our professionally trained coaches focus on getting kids activewith fun theme based games that focus on hand eyecoordination, fine and gross motor skills and self esteem.

FREE Trial!

Where: Bli Bli State School Oval

When: Monday 19 & 26 August 2019 at 4pm

How do I sign up!?

Contact Josh on 0439498554 or emailnorthsc@billysbuddies.com.au.

For more information head to our website -

http://www.billysbuddies.com.au/

Maroochydore Cricket Sign-On

Nambour Cricket Sign-On

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Buderim Cricket Sign-On

Bli Bli Smiles

Marcoola SLSC Nippers

Our Nipper Program is for Under 8 – Under 14 and sign on dayis Sunday 25 August.

Nippers have to be 7 years old by 30 September to participateas an Under 8.

Rookies 2 Reds

Nambour Scout Group

Today’s Scouts can take part in anextraordinary variety of outdoor activities,from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such ascamping and bushcraft, through to moreextreme challenges such as Abseiling,Overnight Hiking, Rafting, Canoeing, RockClimbing, Mountain Biking and Sailing. Don’ttake my word; listen to Bear Grylls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvkbl8K3pmo

For more information you can contact Steve at2ndnambour@gmail.com or 0408 070 392.

Yandina Scout Group

Children aged between 5-12yrs are eligible to join our Joeys& Cub Scout sections. Trained leaders and experiencedassistants run the weekly programs on Monday nights between6.00pm and 7.30pm.

• Make new friends

• Craft Activities

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Location: Cnr of Steggalls Road and Carnival Street, YandinaPO Box 93 Yandina.

Email: chell_64@hotmail.com

Salvation Army House Party

Online Safety

Family Technology Contract

Below is a useful link from Queensland Health, as well as anattached family technology contract for parents to use.

https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/parents/should-you-have-a-family-technology-contract

My Police Blog

“Mypolice Blog” is a reminder for Sunshine Coast families toactively participate in being “crime wise” and keep abreaston criminal activity as well as promoting positive policingcommunity events on the Sunshine Coast. Households cansubscribe (no cost or commitment involved) to the Blog.

It is a great way for kids to read and learn about personalsafety and being responsible with their property eg; lockingup their bikes, also the “feel good” stories teach kids that policeare there to help them and are approachable if they ever needpolice help.

Any thoughts, questions or inquiries regarding the Blog or crimeconcerns in general can be addressed to:

Kym JacksonSenior ConstableSunshine Coast Crime Prevention UnitPostal: PO Box 553 Maroochydore QLD 4558Office: 2/47 Brisbane Road, MooloolabaPh: 5475 2563Email: DCPC.SunshineCoast@police.qld.gov.au\Email: jackson.kym@police.qld.gov.au

• Archery

• Canoeing

• Mountain Bike riding

• Outdoor adventurous activities such as rock wallclimbing, hiking and abseiling

• Environmental education Community engagement

• Fantastic Camps

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