School Newsletter

#What_ever_it_takes!

Last week, Mrs Sutton and I attended the Principal Business Meeting which is a Regional requirement. The launch of #what_ever_it-takes! occurred just over 15 months ago and is still a key strategy for each school to ensure every child is engaged at school in a suitable educational program. The #what_ever_it_takes!_strategy is about ensuring that we work together to support every child on a pathway of success. This success does not look the same for every child, and at times it requires schools, families and external agencies to develop plans that meet the needs of a child. #whatever_it_takes! The strategy applies to putting in supports in place for areas such attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and inclusive needs practices. Hambeldon State School is working collaboratively with team members on developing and strengthening current processes so that there is clarity for all around this initiative.

Important Dates

19 – 23 Aug—Book Fair

13 Sept—Gala Day

18 Sept— Woree High Transition

Day

20 Sept—Y3– Y6 Parade

27 Sept— Prep– Y2 Parade

Week 7– to Week 10—Learn to

Swim (Year 1 & 2)

Week 10—NAIDOC Celebrations

20 Sept—Last Day Term 3

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members Welcome to Week 6 of the third term. It is hard to believe that last week we completed half of the term.

Last week we also hosted children and teachers from Chuo City, Japan. At the fare-well ceremony, last Tuesday the exchange students and their Principal acknowledged how much they enjoyed their experiences at our school and appreciated the friendly and warm hospitality we showed them. I would like to thank and acknowledge Mrs Sutton and Mrs Callaghan (Business Manager) for their work in coordinating and or-ganising this visit. I would also like to thank the teachers who hosted the students in their class, and our children who acted as fantastic “buddies” for the exchange stu-dents. Public Education — Building Great Australian Lives Our State Schools are the bedrock of our community, founded on the principles of inclusion, diversity, excellence and equality. As a Principal, I feel extremely honoured and proud to be a school leader in a State School. Access to high quality education builds community wellbeing and social cohesion and equips students with the skills and capabilities needed in a rapidly changing world. Most people had a teacher who helped shape their future. Wonderful examples of how engaging and successful public education is can be viewed by checking out the videos highlighting the success of some of Australia’s state school graduates: https://publiceducationfoundation.org.au/campaign/ #PublicEducation #ProudlyPublic I believe State Schools are Great Schools and do a magnificent job of ensuring every child receives the best opportunities to be successful.

Hambledon State School

77-83 Stokes Street Edmonton QLD 4868 P: (07) 4040 8666 F: (07) 4040 8600 E: admin@hambledonss.eq.edu.au W: www.hambledonss.eq.edu.au www.facebook.com/HambledonStateSchool

19 August 2019

Father’s Day Stall

Second-hand Uni-forms

The P&C would like to

call on families to donate

any school uniforms

which they no longer re-

quire. Please drop off

donation to the Tuckshop

or office.

Unfortunately at this

stage the P&C will not be

holding it's annual Pop

Up Secondhand Uniform

Shop however may re-

consider if donations this

term increase considera-

bly.

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Administration News Principal Jane Termaat principal@hambledonss.eq.edu.au

Deputy Principal Tanya Sutton tsutt35@eq.edu.au

Michelle Bussell mbuss12@eq.edu.au

Sue Francis (Acting) sfran43@eq.edu.au

Head of Differentiated Education Kellie Ronneberg kronn5@eq.edu.au

Business Manager Teresa Callaghan bsm@hambledonss.eq.edu.au

P&C President Alma Mohammed pandc@hambledonss.eq.edu.au

Save the Date– Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences

On Tuesday 10th September we will be conducting parent-teacher interviews in the

School Hall from 3:15pm – 6:30pm. Interviews are highly recommended as they allow

parents the opportunity to receive information about your child’s progress, in particular

celebrate successes as well as identify any concerns. The 3-way interview process in-

vites your child to be present during the meeting as they can also share their successes

or discuss the areas they require support with. Interviews are expected to take 10

minutes per student. These 3-way conferences allow parents and the school to work

together to maximise student learning outcomes. Offering parents/carers the oppor-

tunity to discuss their child’s achievement, effort and behaviour is a reporting require-

ment of the P-12 Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Framework. Please make a

note of this date in your calendars.

School Banking—Tuesdays Banking must be in the office by Tuesday 9am each week for processing. Books

can be collected from Thursday 9am.

The P&C Father’s Day Stall will be held throughout the on Friday 30th August. Stu-

dents will visit with their class, gifts range from $1 to $10 with raffle tickets sold to

win a gift basket for their father.

The P&C requires volunteers to act as shopkeepers at the stall. The timetable of when

classes visit will be posted in the Facebook event. Please register your availability on

the Facebook event or text 0403 936 166.

Please remember our JUST ONE THING campaign, asking families to assist just once

this year.

Regards,

P&C Executive Group

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart”

- Elizabeth Andrew

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Jane’s Jottings

Well-functioning, healthy

and positive families make

time for talking and listen-

ing, show affection and en-

couragement, accept differ-

ences, share chores and

decisions, keep in touch

and make family time.

Make time for talking and

listening

Often parents forget that talk-

ing with children can be diffi-

cult and that they think in dif-

ferent ways from grown-ups.

Try to remember how it was

for you. The people you liked

were probably those who lis-

tened to what you had to say.

Listening means not only hear-

ing the words but working out

what your child is feeling be-

hind the words. Listen without

jumping in with answers or

lecturing or criticising.

Remember what it feels like

when you want to talk and

have someone just listen.

Check that you’re hearing your

child correctly by repeating

what you have heard but in

different words. Show you are

interested with brief fill-ins like

‘Mmm, go on’ or ‘Really!’ ‘Put

down’ messages, threatening

and blaming are likely to make

your child feel bad or hopeless.

Farewell to our International Visitors

There were many tears today as Hambledon farewelled our Chuo City visi-

tors after a great four days. Thank you to our amazing Hambledon commu-

nity who welcomed the international students and made their visit so suc-

cessful. It has been wonderful to see the lifelong friendships that have been

made.

Hambledon recently had the pleasure of hosting 13 children from Chuo City, Japan.

The children were in Australia on a cultural study tour to experience school life in

Australia. Our children had the opportunity to teach the visitors about Australian

school life and share some of our special Aussie traditions like making Vegemite

sandwiches. In return, our visitors shared some of their own traditions including

origami, kendama and dance.

It was wonderful seeing the connection that our children made with the visitors as

they learned from each other and developed a global understanding of the world

around them. The visit included many laughs, smiles and even tears when it was

time for goodbyes.

Tanya Sutton, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Origami, Kendama, Dance, and some Vegemite

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WHAT MAKES INDEPENDENT & SUCCESSFUL READERS? PART 2

When can I find the time for my child to read the take-home book?

Children arrive home from school looking for relaxation and enter-tainment. How this ‘down time’ is used is different for all chil-dren—it may involve playing sport, watching TV, using a computer or tablet, attending interest clubs, seeing friends, or enjoying time alone.

So, how might you fit reading the take-home book into a busy day? The ideal situation would be to sit with your child, but that’s not always possible. Here’s how you might manage a busy week-night scenario.

Case Study—Reading a book in the car As you’re travelling in the car, ask your child to read to you from the back seat. While you can’t see the book, you’ll know wheth-er what is said ‘sounds right’. If what your child is reading doesn’t sound right, you could say:

Sorry, I missed that bit. Can you read it to me again?

I’m not sure what the author meant there

I love that bit. Read it to me again

So what was (the character) doing?

I wish I could see the pictures/photos/drawings. Tell me about them.

Who was it that said…?

What did they say about…?

What did you just say? These approaches can also be used when preparing meals. Reading a book at home If you are able to listen to your child read at home, there are a few points to consider:

Set aside a usual time for reading because routine helps to develop a readiness to read.

Let your child choose the place for reading. Successful read-ing can happen on the floor, out the back and in the cubby house!

Encourage your child to hold the book so he or she becomes familiar with handling it (turning the pages and so on). In the case of an e-book that is displayed on a tablet device or computer, give your child time to become familiar with how to navigate through the e-book and interact with it.

What if my child refuses to read What should you do if your child doesn’t want to read the take-home book? You may hear comments such as:

Do I have to? I’m too tired

The teacher didn’t say I had to (check with the teacher so you know what is expected)

I forgot to bring it home (check your child’s school bag)

Can’t I just finish…?

That book’s boring/dumb/stupid… It’s at this point that you may like to use one of the following strategies-because some reading practice is better than no reading practice.

Use a timer (kitchen, sport) so your child understands that the reading practice will be for a short period.

Read the book aloud to your child.

Read the book aloud to your child but have your child read words that you know he or she can already read.

Have your child point to the words while you read the words aloud.

Read the book aloud together

Read half the book each

Put a sticky note a few pages ahead and tell your child they just need to read to the sticky note

Say, ‘I’ll read it to you and then you can read it to me”

When reading a story (fiction book try changing the names of characters to your family’s names!

If the book is available as an audio book, have your child read along with the narrator

Download audio books onto a computer, smart phone or tablet device and have your child read along with the narra-tor

Suggest that your child reads the book into a voice recorder or into a microphone (even if the microphone doesn’t work)

Ask your child to read to a stuffed toy, for example, a fa-vourite teddy bear) Your child could also read to a sibling or placid pet

Encourage your child to read to a relative or friend via a video call

Have your child read the book using a different voice

Have your child use a puppet to do the reading

Give your child a special pointer e.g. A magic wand

Give your child a reading cape or reading hat to wear

Let your child read using a handheld torch, book light or head torch

Link reading the book with after-school or after-meal snacks

Take the book with you to appointments to read while awaiting (eg at the doctors)

If your child wants to start staying up later (as they get old-er) tell him or her that when the book has been read they can read other books in bed. If they don’t want to read then they can turn out the light.

Taken from Anne Bayetto—Read, Record, Respond

Why do teachers send books home to be read?

Teachers listen to your child read, record how he or she has read a book, and use this information to plan lessons that meet his or

her learning needs. Teachers send books home so children will have valuable opportunities to practise what is taught at school

Your child may have already read the take-home book and be able to tell you about it. However, as with any developing skill, addi-

tional practice will help your child to improve his or her word recognition, comprehension and fluency.

Another benefit is that you can get a sense of how your child is progressing.

Wombat Stew fun at Hambledon Playschool!

Tuckshop Roster Please call by 8am, if you cant

make it!

P: 4040 8666

Monday Lyn

Tuesday Esalyn

Wednesday Lyn

Thursday Help Needed

Friday Help Needed

P&C Information The next P&C meeting will be

held

Tuesday

20 August 2019 6pm in the Library Learning

Centre

Tuckshop Term Special

Hotcakes Served with Syrup

$2 Each Available from 8am

Daily

School Opinion Survey

Hambledon Playschool

Come along to Hambledon Playschool have some fun meeting new friends!

When: Wednesday mornings

Time: 9:15 - 11:30am

Bring: Morning tea and a hat

Hambledon Playschool celebrates National Science Week! 10-18 August

All families, school staff and a representative sample of students are invited to take

part. I encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what our

school does well and how we can improve. Access details for Parent/Caregiver Sur-

veys will be sent home next week with the eldest child in the family attending our

school. For those parents and carers who do not have access to a computer at

home you are welcome to complete your survey online at school daily from 9am to

2.30pm. Survey queries or requests for translations can be made by contacting our

office.

Thank you to the 25 parents and carers who have completed their School Opinion

Surveys. While this currently represents a similar amount of responses that had

been lodged at the same time last year, I would hope that a school of our size could

attract more than 50 responses. Even at that target we are receiving input and

feedback from around only 10 – 12% of our school community. The survey closes

on Friday 23rd August and I would encourage as many parents and carers as possi-

ble to complete their surveys before the closing date. If you would like to access

the computer lab to complete the survey, please contact the office so we can ar-

range a time together.

Look at what is happening for Book Week in the library at Hambledon State School! There will be activities happening every lunch for Prep to Year 6 children. Activities include creating bookmarks, breaking secret codes and word searches. Years 1-3 children can come at first lunch Years 4-6 children can come at second lunch There will also be a mobile library every lunch in the P-2 area. Encourage your child to come read a book. Classes will have an opportunity to participate in scavenger hunts during class library times. PRIZES! There are 3 x $20 book vouchers to win. How do you win you ask? Participate in Book Week by: voting for a favourite book, completing the scav-enger hunt, taking part in lunch time Book Week activities in the Library, dressing up as a favourite book character on Friday, and/or bringing a favour-ite book to share. Each activity participated in will earn a raffle ticket in the draw. Winners will be drawn on Friday, 23 August at 1:30pm. Children must be at school to win! Vouchers will need to be used at Book Fair by 3:30pm Friday, 23 August. Encourage your child to come to the library and celebrate Book Week!

Book Week 2019-Reading is my Secret Power

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Home and School Part-nerships Enhance Learning

Learning at school is one of the many ways that children learn and develop, however learning begins well before a child enters school. I regular-ly write in newsletters of the importance of strong home / school partnerships as it is well known that parents and carers play a critical role in providing many learning op-portunities for children at home, linking what children learn at school with what happens elsewhere. Our school has a strong focus on developing reading skills of children from the time they commence Prep. Children are exposed to reading every day at school. It is well known among educational experts that the better children are able to read and comprehend, the more likely they will achieve better educational outcomes. The importance of reading every day at home or practising sight words daily (for younger developing chil-dren), cannot be stressed enough. The more that chil-dren are exposed to reading (whether it be silent or shared with a parent), the more practice they are having at perfecting this essential skill. Questions and discus-sions about what they have been reading improves their comprehension and under-standing. I would encourage all parents and carers to share the joy of reading with your child for 10 – 15 minutes every night.

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd August

Hambledon State School Library

CHOOSE from a wide range of SPECTACULAR BOOK TITLES, COOL STATIONERY

and AWESOME POSTERS!

Open daily from 8.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 3.30pm

*Students will also be able to purchase during their class visits*

Payment - Cash or EFTOPOS

Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!

The more that you read, the more things

you will know. The more that you learn

the more places you’ll go. –Dr Seuss

PARADE

Years 3-6 (Tuesday on even weeks) and P-2 (odd weeks). Parades commence at 2:30

FairPlay vouchers assist eligible students with membership fees to join a sport or

physical activity. Those eligible can apply for a voucher valued up to $150. Applica-

tions are now open.

Year 4-6 students are invited to participate in Gala Interschool Sports Day on Friday September 13th (Week 9). On this day, students will play non-competitive, organised sport against schools within the Trinity Coast South (TCS) District. To be a part of Gala Day, students will need to hand in their Code of Conduct, Permission Slip by Friday the 30th of August. Please note, if your child has selected AFL they will need to purchase a mouthguard to participate. Mouthguards can be purchased from the office for $5, alternatively students can bring their own. On the day student's must bring the following: - Hat - Hambledon Uniform - Water Bottle - Asthma puffer (if required) - Appropriate Shoes (Enclosed shoes must be worn and no footy boots are allowed) - Lunch (A snack shop may be available depending on the venue, information will be provided as soon as we know.) - Mouthguards (AFL Only) Students will be walking to the venue this year. All venues are either at Hambledon State School or at/adjacent to the Walker Road Sporting Precinct. To get to the venue on time we will be leaving at 9am, please ensure your child is on time otherwise they may be left behind.

Free Breakfast Program

Gala Day

Each Monday and Wednesday

morning, all students are able to

access free toast and fruit from

the kitchen at the hall. Breakfast

starts at 8am and finishes at

8:50am.. Everyone is welcome to

come along and grab something

to eat. The breakfast program is

run by Chappy Steve, a volunteer

from the community, Grade 6

leaders and other helpful stu-

dents. Earlville Woolworths gen-

erously donate the food each

week and the program is also

supported by our P&C Associa-

tion.

Prep Enrolments for 2020 Do you have a younger sibling due to enrol into Prep for 2020? Children born between 1st July 2014 and 30th June 2015 are

eligible to enrol in Term 2 for Prep here at Hambledon State School. Birth certificates and immunisation records must be pro-

duced.

Cold and Flu

FairPlay vouchers, empowering students to move

Although we want students to attend school everyday as this is important for their learning, we do not want sick students at school. If students are sick, being at home in bed is the best way for them to recover. The current strains are very strong and although most staff received flu vaccinations, we still have a number of absences due to illness

Our school will contact parents and carers on the day a student is not at school if we don’t know why the student is away. If we leave a message to let you know that your child is away, please contact us as soon as possible by calling 4040 8666 or email smsab-sence@hambledoss.eq.edu.au to let us know where your child is. We will follow up with you if no response is received.

Same day parent notification

ATTENDANCE— DON’T BE AWAY, COME EVERY DAY

Remember that “Every day counts.” If your child is going to absent,

please notify the school office on 40408666. Thank you for helping your

child to learn.