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Mr Lloyd Perkins,Principal

17 May 201617 May 2016

From the Principal

Walk Safely to School Day

We’re joining in with Walk Safely toSchool day, Friday 20th May. Children areencouraged to walk from either of twomustering points, Gordonvale CouncilDepot (Highleigh Road) or the CaltexService Station (cnr Griffin and RiverstoneRoad). Staff and volunteers willaccompany the walkers and when theyarrive at school will be treated tobreakfast. Come and join us!

The national Walk Safely to School Day team would appreciateyour feedback about how your children come to and fromschool. This is a national survey and they're looking for as manyresponses as possible to provide solid data to governments ofall levels. Follow the Link to complete the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSTSD2016

Mother’s Day Stall

I hope you had a terrific Mother’s Day with your family afortnight back. Our P&C appreciate your support of one of themajor annual fundraisers, the Mother’s Day Stall. We had a lotof happy children going home on the Friday with gifts they hadpurchased. We hope they arrived home safely and got to you.

NAPLAN

Our year three and five students completed the annual NAPLANtests last week with minimal fuss. We’ll have results back laterin the year and will be able to share them with you. AcrossQueensland the compilation of NAPLAN results is sufficient to

show distinct trends and patterns. Overall, there is a matchbetween report card results in English and Mathematics andNAPLAN results. Interestingly, there is also a strong correlationbetween Science results and NAPLAN, that is, a studentachieving well in NAPLAN, also achieve good grades on theirreport cards for Science.

Feedback

We really want some feedback about the new communicationoptions we’ve implemented this year. I’d appreciate you takingthe time to click on the link below and answering 5 simplequestions about SCHOME – our fortnightly newsletter.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7DRHF8

High Five

I’ve been reminding children of the first step in our High Fivefrequently of late.

It’s occurred to me that many children consider this guide tobe something that you only need to refer to when someone isbothering you, or there’s about to be an argument or fight. Forthese children the last one or two steps are what they’re mostlikely to remember, if at all.

The first three steps in this guide are a solid mantra for allinteractions, every day. It reminds me of a saying that’s beenaround forever – at least since my grandmother’s day.

“You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.”

1. Talk friendly

2. Talk firm

3. Walk away

4. Warn

5. Report

Mr DamienForsyth-StewartDeputy Principal

A quick search in the Wikipedia, Wiktionary reveals this means–

“It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and apositive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity.”

The interactions that lead to conflict are often those where weare trying to persuade someone in some way:

We can’t always have our own way. If we did, others wouldalways give in and not get their way, and likely not feel so good.So learning to graciously accept a knock back is a valuablelesson.

Children need adults to model using polite, friendly languageand they need help to practise the same ways of talking. Polite,inclusive, friendly interactions will be the foundation of polite,inclusive and friendly relationships.

Children Left Unattended

Last week I was prompted to find out what the law says aboutchildren being left alone. I found two useful references – thefirst from Queensland Police and the second from Slater andGordon Lawyers. I thought all parents might be interested.

Police would like to remind parents that under Queenslandlaw, it is illegal to leave a child under 12 unattended for anunreasonable time without making reasonable provision for thesupervision and care of the child.

http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/townsville/2013/11/13/never-leave-babies-and-children-unattended-in-cars/

Queensland

Legislation: Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899(QLD) - Section 364A

In Queensland and Victoria particularly, these laws mean if youleave a child unattended, whether it be in a car or at home, andthat child is left for an unreasonable time and no reasonableprovision for the supervision and care of that child has takenplace, then ultimately you have committed a misdemeanour.

Most people may think that’s harsh, but what we need todo, is give due regard to the word ‘unreasonable’ and how it

applies in each case… Follow the link for the rest of Emma’sdiscussion. Emma Aldersea , Slater and Gordon Lawyers.

https://www.slatergordon.com.au/blog/unattended-children-getting-facts-straight

Parenting Articles

Each SCHOME I add a short article I hope you’ll find of interest.The articles come from a publication, Parenting Insights, byMichael Grose

http://parentingideas.com.au/Home

This fortnight, Michael Grose, our Parenting writer has providedus an article that gets us thinking about how to help move ananxious child, a worrier, to a confident child, a warrior. Even ifyou’ve not got an anxious child, the tips are useful in dealingwith the situations that arise when we all feel worried.

Regards,Lloyd Perkins

Deputy’s DeskFirstly, I would like to thank all of you forthe positivity demonstrated upon myreturn. It is indeed a pleasure to return tothe Gordonvale Community setting wherestudents, staff and parents are alwaysextremely welcoming. Secondly I need tothank Mr Allen, Mrs Janse and MsReichardt for their contributions in myabsence.

NAPLAN commenced this week for ourYear 3 and 5 students. This presentsanother opportunity for us to recognise the

strengths and deficits in student learning and implement ateaching response to address and strengthen what we find.This process reflects a learning journey resulting in betteroutcomes for our kids.

The athletics carnival is fast approaching and students areparticipating in opportunities to learn and develop skills andproficiencies in preparation for this event.

Information for 100 Club participants for term 4, 2015 andterm 1, 2016 will be shared in the next couple of weeks.Congratulations to the students who have achieved thismagical milestone.

Regards,Damien Forsyth-Stewart

• I want to play with you / I don’t want to play with you

• I want you to share with me / I don’t want to sharewith you

• I want to listen to you / I don't want to listen to you

• I want others to laugh at my jokes , think I’m funny / Idon’t want you to laugh or think I’m funny

• I don’t want to complete the set task /I want tocomplete an alternate task

1. A person who, having the lawful care or charge of achild under 12 years, leaves the child for anunreasonable time without making reasonableprovision for the supervision and care of the childduring that time commits a misdemeanour.Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment.

2. Whether the time is unreasonable depends on all therelevant circumstances.

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Mrs Marie Janse,Head of Curriculum

HOC News

Explicit Teaching

On Thursday afternoon I was privilegedto attend the last of 4 Explicit TeachingModules presented by Anna Caveliereand Matt Allen. Explicit Teaching is aregional priority and has been provento increase students’ progress by up to2 years.

The Module that I attended was on Consolidations.Consolidations occur during Literacy and Numeracy lessonsand usually last up to 20 minutes. Consolidations are a way forstudents to move skills and concepts that have been explicitlytaught from short to long term memory. There are 3components of a consolidation – Recite, Recall and Apply.

An Example of consolidations for times tables may look like this:

Recite 3 x 1 = 3, 3 x 2 = 6, 3 x 3 = 9 …..

Recall 3 x 1 =? 3 x 2 =? …

Apply There were 3 boys, each boy had 6 pencils. How manypencils were there all together?

Positive Behaviour Learning Team

Would you like to have your opinions heard? Well we would loveto hear them!

The ‘Effective Behaviour Support’ or EBS Survey is an annualassessment of the effectiveness of the behaviour supportsystems within our school. The survey examines the statusand need for improvement of these systems and is then usedin the development of the annual action plan for the ‘PositiveBehaviour for Learning’ (PBL) team.

We understand that your time is valuable and have devised aquick and simple survey to ensure that your voice is heard.Please complete the survey at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2V7VX6K

Regards,Marie Janse

Chaplain News

Miss Amy Meehan, SchoolChaplain

"I'm really excited to have just attendedprofessional development to become aCompanion. I am now able to facilitate theSeasons for Growth educational program!

‘Seasons for Growth’ is a small group lossand grief education program. The programstrengthens the social and emotional

wellbeing of children aged 6 -12 who are dealing with significantloss or change. This may include the death of a loved one,parental divorce or separation, the experience and aftermath ofnatural disaster, moving house or school, as well as many otherlife changes and losses.

As a trained Companion I'd support small groups of 4-7children in learning new ways to share, think about and respondto the changes and losses in their lives. Children learn thatthey are not alone in dealing with the effects of change, lossand grief. They build their understanding and communication,decision making and problem solving skills as part of asupportive peer group.

The Seasons for Growth Program takes place over a structuredeight week period filled with peer-to-peer learning opportunities.The story of the seasons is used to explain the cycles of life,including change and loss, and provides a valuable metaphorfor children to explore and understand their own story.

It is offered over three levels: Level 1 (6-8y/o) Level 2 (9-10y/o)Level 3 (11-12y/o). Please note it is recommended siblings donot attend the program together.

I am hoping to get started by running one Level of the programin the second half of the year. If this sounds like a programthat might benefit your child please contact me onameeh17@eq.edu.au and I can provide you with moreinformation. "

Kindest Regards,Amy Meehan

Safe Practices Before and After School!

Morning Safety Procedures

• Students arriving prior to 8am must have priorarrangement with the Principal.

• At 8am all students must go to the tuckshopundercover area until released by the teacher/aid onduty.

• At 8:15am all students to stay in their designatedplay areas as specified below:

• Prep Students – Prep play area.

• Year 1 to Year 3 Students – Basket Ball Courts andBlocks A, B, C & D.

• Year 4 to Year 6 Students – Tuckshop, Oval and EBlock.

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Afternoon Safety Procedures

Parking

Walk Safe to School Day

WE’RE WALKING SAFELY TO SCHOOL ONFRIDAY 20 MAY 2016

It’s that time of year again when our school seriously startstalking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that weall consider our transport habits and try to incorporate morewalking as part of a healthy, active way to get around.

On Friday 20 May 2016, school staff and volunteers will escortthose who walk and parents are welcome to join us. We will bemeeting at the following departure points at 7.50am ready towalk to school at 8.00am.

Each student that participates in the Walk Safely to School daywill receive one ticket for a FREE healthy breakfast on arrival atschool!

Please encourage your child/ren to lead a healthier, more activelifestyle by participating in Walk Safely to School Day.Remember, Active Kids are Smarter Kids, so get walking andparticipate in Walk Safely to School Day Friday 20 May 2016!

Class News!

Grade 6B

Anzac Day

Recently Anzac Day was remembered and the year 6 cohortmade red poppies for the day. 6B then put together twowreaths for the parade. A special thanks goes to T’Chiana,Danae and Maia for actually putting the wreaths together.

Regards,Christine ReevesClassroom Teacher

Grade 1B

Doctor, Doctor!

Last Friday afternoon Dr Damien spoke to us about our bones.He told us how to keep our bones healthy by eating anddrinking foods that have calcium, by exercising and by taking insome sunlight. He also showed us a Whale’s vertebrae. It wasmuch bigger than ours! We really enjoyed his talk. Thank you DrDamien!

By Class 1B

Five CitizensOur school vision is centred on creating active and informedcitizens for the 21st century. Our vision identifies five key areasfor building the citizenship skill of our students. This week wedemonstrate:

• No students are to play on the playgrounds in themorning and must wear a hat when outside.

• Students must be collected by 3pm.

• No student is to play on the adventure playgrounds inthe afternoon.

• No student is to play on the playgrounds in theafternoon.

• In the event of unforeseen circumstances anystudents that remain at school at 3pm will beescorted to the front of the school to await collection.Students not collected by 3:10pm will be taken to theoffice.

• Please encourage your child to use the pedestriancrossing.

• Do not park illegally and encourage your child tomake their way between cars near the stop, drop,and go area.

• Unsafe parking practices will be reported to theGordonvale Police Station.

• Gordonvale Council Depot (Highleigh Road)

• Caltex Service Station (cnr Griffin Street andRiverstone Road)

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Healthy

Let’s All Be Active!

Over the past 3 weeks, 6A has been studying a Health unittitled “Let’s all be active”. This unit culminated in them havingto design and teach the class a new game to promote beingactive. The games were a great way to test their ability to leadthe class as well as put their learning into action. They wereall very excited to show what they had prepared and had funlearning from each other.

Kindest regards,Helen Wilkie - Local Relief Teacher (LRT)

News from the LibraryAre you a member of the town library? Dothey have books we should have in ourlibrary? Is there an author or series missingfrom our library? Bring us your suggestions.Remember this is YOUR LIBRARY!! If youhave some ideas we would love to hear them

Another week, another book!

The Library has been buzzing with happy students playing withthe blocks and other games this week. If you have any oldblocks not being used and looking for a new home we wouldgreatly appreciate them.

Story Time

On Wednesday 25th May come to the Library and hear MrPerkins read for ‘National Simultaneous Storytime’. Keep youreyes open for the times.

Happy Reading!Miss Reichardt and Mrs Curcuruto

Sports News

SAVE THE DATEWeek 10 : June 16th & 17th Inter-house

Athletics

Athletics Carnival

All students born in 2007 - 2004 will have trials for the fieldevents. This will happen on Friday afternoons from 1:45pm-2:45pm commencing Friday 13th May. Each child whoparticipates in the trials will earn participation points for theirhouse. Due to time restraints on Friday 16th June (AthleticsCarnival) only the top 6 students for long jump, shot put anddiscus will compete and top 5 students for high jump. If youare wishing to see your child participate please look at thetable below to see when they may be trailing. If your child isaway and wanted to participate in an event please see the PEteacher.

Athletics Rotations/Trials for 2007- 2004 born students.

HighJump1

HighJump2

LongJump1

LongJump2

ShotPut1

ShotPut2

Discus1

Discus2

Fri13thMay

2005Girls

2005Boys

2004Boys

2004Girls

Fri20thMay

2005Boys

2006boys

2005Girls

2006Girls

2004Girls

2007Boys

2004Boys

2007Girls

Fri27thMay

2004Girls

2006Girls

2004Boys

2006Boys

2005Boys

2007Girls

2005Girls

2007Boys

Fri3rdJune

2004Boys

2007Girls

2004Girls

2007Boys

2005Girls

2006Boys

2005Boys

2006Girls

Fri10thJune

2007boys

2007girls

2006Girls

2006Boys

Congratulations

Congratulations to Tjakanna , Bradan Day, Harrison andMackenzie for making the Mulgrave District Under 12 Touch

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team. These 4 students went Atherton on the Sunday tocompete against other district.

Well done to all 23 students who participated in the MulgraveCross Country trials held at Gordonvale State School on Friday6th May. Outstanding effort to Dale and Bradan for makingthe Mulgrave team. Dale came 1st with a new track recordof 8:27.00. Gordonvale State School came 5th overall withHambeldon State School taking home the trophy yet again thisyear.

Bradan and DaleBradan and Dale

Reminders

Net Set Go started on Thursday 12th May at 3pm in theMPH. This program will run for 4 weeks and is being offeredto children aged between 5-10yrs (maximum of 30 children).The program offers an opportunity for children to increase theirsocial and motor skills in a friendly and fun environment. The 4weeks are free so come and join in. More information and theregistration forms are located at the office.

FREE Golf Lessons at the Gordonvale Golf Club on Mondayafternoons for any primary age student.

Basketball – Before school hoops program is run from 7:30 –8:30 on Tuesday mornings. The school has been given somefunding and is able to pay $45 of the cost for your child toattend. The total cost for you will be $40. The registration formsare in the office.

Mulgrave Trials

There are a number of Mulgrave Sports trialshappening this term. If you would like yourchild to try out for the team please see thedates below. They will need to see Mrs Fieldfor the paper work that is required to attend. These trials are forchildren born in 2006, 2005, & 2004.

Rugby Union 11 - 12yrs Friday 20th May

Softball Girls 10 -12yrs Monday 30th May

Rugby League 10 - 12yrs Girls Friday 10th June

Track and Field 10 – 12yrs Friday 15th July

Cricket Boys 10 -12yrs Wednesday 20th Aug

Triathlon 13 - 19yrs (In conjunction with 11 – 12yrsAquathlon)

Monday 24thOctober

Kindest regardsKrista Fields, HPE Teacher

School Banking Day Reminder!

Don’t forget that Wednesday is SchoolBanking day and students should bring intheir weekly deposit.

Last week we had 45 students whobanked, great work. Let's see if we canhave 50 banking next week.

Remember the platypus may come to yourclass if you have banked for the week. It is drawn eachassembly out of a bag. Fingers crossed.

Banking Prizes

Last week at assembly we awarded the following prizes: 11Mud splat balls, 1 outback Pat bag tag and 4 flying snake tailsto the students who have banked 10 deposits.

Banking Blitz Competition!!!

We are running a deposit blitz for students of Gordonvale stateSchool. So make sure you deposit in weeks 6 through to week9. You then have a chance to win a pack containing Dollarmiteprizes. We will be giving more information out on assembly.

Warm regards,Sue O’Reilly, School Banking Co-ordinator

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P&C News

Gordonvale State School P&C Meeting will be heldTomorrow 18th May at 3pm in the Multi-Purpose HallComputer lab. ALL WELCOME!

The P&C would like to say a big thankyou to all the parents,students, teachers and Gordonvale State School staff forsupporting the 2016 Mother’s Day Stall. A very special thankyou to Karen Busoli & her mother Nancy for preparing 200flower arrangements, Kate Gosper and Marianne Anning fortheir kind donations and Caitlin Mather's grandparents (Bron &John Campbell) for their donation. Thank you to Kate Gosperand her team of helpers: Crystal, Tonya, Janet, Nina, Kim, Sue& Rick, Belinda, Tamara and Karen for donating your time tohelp on the Stall. We hope everyone enjoyed a happy Mother'sDay.

Damian ByrnesP&C President

Mathletes of the Week!

Week 4 – Term 2

Tristan 2BTristan 2B George 6AGeorge 6A

Week 5 – Term 2

Tristan 2BTristan 2B Angus 5BAngus 5B

Attendance Award

Week 4 – Term 2

Lower School Class Grade 2B – 97.5%!

Upper School Class Grade 5B – 98.5%!

Week 5 – Term 2

Lower School Class Grade 2B – 96.7%!

Upper School Class Grade 4/5 – 95.8%!

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Student awards go too…

Term 2 Week 4

Robbie 3C Learning

Gaby 3C Respect

Samuel 3C Learning

William 3C Learning

Levi 4C Respect

Mya 4C Respect

Natalia 4C Respect

Daniel 6B Learning

Montana 6B Learning

Monica 1D Learning

Trey 1D Learning

Dallas Prep B Learning

Term 2 Week 5

Evan 2B Learning

Jai 2B Respect

Tony 5C Learning

Alicia 6C Respect

Bodhi 1D Safety

Dallas Prep A Learning

Diana 1D Learning

Hayley 1D Learning

Haylee 3B Respect

Ivy Prep A Learning

Jessica 5A Learning

Liam 5A Learning

Lilly-Jaye Prep A Learning

Manami 6C Safety

Hope Prep B Learning

Joy Prep B Learning

Nate Prep B Learning

Stephen 3B Learning

Admin News

Dental Van

It’s time for your dental check up! Call 1300 300 850 to makean appointment.

Head lice

Please check your child for head lice regularly and treataccordingly. Re-infestation of students can be frustrating, so weall need to do our part to break the cycle of these little mites.

Year 6 Camp

Letters and invoices have been sent home detailing the finalcostings for Camp. Payments are due by Friday 10th June.Payments can be made in full or part payment by cash, chequeor EFT at the front office, we also accept direct deposit and forthose parents in receipt of Centrelink payments are able to payby Centrepay. Any such arrangements need to be finalized withthe Business Services Manager prior.

Dates to Remember

May

P&C Meeting Wednesday 18th

School Banking Wednesday 18th

Walk Safely to School Day Friday 20th

Australia’s Biggest MorningTea

Monday 30th

School Banking Wednesday 25th

June

School Banking Wednesday 1st

Full School Parade Friday 3rd

School Disco Friday 10th

School Banking Wednesday 8th

Year 6 Camp Payment Due Friday 10th

School Banking Wednesday 15th

Athletics Carnival Thursday 16th & Friday 17th

Total Optical Vision Screening Tuesday 21st

School Banking Wednesday 22nd

Year 6 Camp Wednesday 22nd ,Thursday 23rd & Friday24th

Last Day Term 2 Friday 24th

July

P&C Meeting Wednesday 18th

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Community Notices

What When Where

Bringing upGreat Kidsworkshop

19th May, 26th May, 2ndJune & 9th June 9:30am– 12:00pm

Gordonvale Community HallContact: 07 4032 6800

“HELP”, I’vegot a teenagerworkshop

Wednesdays 4th, 11th,18th and 25th May5:30pm- 8:00pm

UnitingCare Community FamilySupport Contact: 4032 6800

BabindaUmbrella Ball

21st May – 7:00pm RSL Memorial Hall Babinda

Download flyer for more info

Babinda Umbrella Ball

Cairns BrickEvent

25th & 26th June 9:00am– 4:00pm

Fred Moule Exhibition Centre

Download flyer for more info

Cairns Brick Event

DramaWorkshopsPrep –Year3

Tuesday’s 3pm – 4pm Gordonvale State School

Contact: Natalie 0466 574 991

DramaWorkshopsYear3-Year6

Wednesday’s 3pm –4pm

Gordonvale State School

Contact: Natalie 0466 574 991

Dad’s Group Thursday’s 9am – 11am Living Waters 72-74 Gordon St

Phone: Rob 0475 696700

MulgraveAthletics

Sunday’s 9am startingMarch

Johnson Park, Gordonvale

www.mulgraveathletics.com.au

Girl Guides Girl Guide Hut Gordonvale

Cnr Church & George Street

Phone: Melanie 0416041510

GordonvaleGoannasPlaygroup

Monday’s 9.30am -11.30am

QCWA Hall Gordonvale

Phone: Debbie 4067 5344

Communities for Children

Benevolent Society

Queensland Government - Not Now, Not EverCampaign

All over Queensland, in our schools, sporting clubs,workplaces, neighbourhoods and communities people aretaking up the Not Now, Not Ever challenge to put an end todomestic and family violence.

The campaign coincides with Domestic and Family ViolencePrevention Month in May and recognises that everyone has arole to play in creating a Queensland free of domestic and familyviolence.

Visit the website to share what you are doing to raiseawareness of domestic violence in your community and seewhat others are doing to take up the Not Now, Not Everchallenge.

For further information about the Not Now, Not Ever campaign,visit:

http://www.qld.gov.au/notnownotever

Cairns Show

We want to hear from youYour input as parents and carers of Gordonvale State Schoolstudents is greatly valued. If you have any feedback or ideason how we can communicate better with the Gordonvale StateSchool community, or have a good news story to share,please contact Jo by email at jcuda4@eq.edu.au

Advertising in the SCHOMEIf you would like to advertise your business in the SCHOME,please contact Dion Guthrie, Schoolzine Advertising AccountsManager, on 5450 2710 or emaildion.guthrie@schoolzine.com.au .

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