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Mundubbera State P -10

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dubbera P and C

Bunce Street MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 T; 07 4165 5333 F: 07 4165 5300 E: the.principal@mundubbess.eq.edu.au

26 April 201226 April 201226 April 201226 April 2012 Principal: Peter Townsend Head of Department: John Balshaw Business Services Manager: Lyn Serisier

PRINCIPAL CHATPRINCIPAL CHATPRINCIPAL CHATPRINCIPAL CHAT Good morning on what feels like the first day of Winter. Thanks to all of the students and parents who were involved in the ANZAC ceremonies yesterday. I was very proud of the 100 students who marched with the RSL diggers. We have received a lot of very positive feedback about the commitment shown by our students on this very sacred day. School Growth School Growth School Growth School Growth Last week I sent home a letter indicating that we have a growing school community. First day of Term 2 we enrolled 14 new students, another 2 students have enrolled today. I have been in constant communication with our District Office to determine if this growth would indicate the addition of a new staff member. Currently at this stage it does not. What this means in the primary school is a realignment of the classes into composite classes to accommodate the extra students. The new classes will be as follows: Prep = 27 Stays as is Year 1/2 = 25 (21-4) Year 2/3 = 24 (17-7) Year 3/4= 26 (17-9) Year 4/5=26 (20-6) Year 5/6= 26 (7-19) Staff have identified students within the current structure who would benefit most from this realignment. I have a list of these names and I will contact all families individually before you receive this notice. Staff have been working hard to make this transition as seamless as possible and I am confident that the students will make a positive start as of Monday 30th April. I will be available for discussion Friday this week and all next week. I also will be at school for the parent teacher interviews if you would like to discuss anything then.

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Parent Teacher Interviews. Tuesday Parent Teacher Interviews. Tuesday Parent Teacher Interviews. Tuesday Parent Teacher Interviews. Tuesday 1111stststst May 3.30pmMay 3.30pmMay 3.30pmMay 3.30pm----7.00pm7.00pm7.00pm7.00pm Primary parents are asked to call the office to make an appointment for Tuesday 1st May on 4165 5333 Secondary parents are asked to follow up with their child to ensure they have spoken and booked individual appointments with each of their teachers. You will then need their booking sheet to know when your appointment is on Tuesday night. Remember a light dinner (BBQ) will be available on the night. See you all then - Peter AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE NEWSAGRICULTURAL SCIENCE NEWSAGRICULTURAL SCIENCE NEWSAGRICULTURAL SCIENCE NEWS Thanks to the grant received from BP, the Ag Science class has purchased their first Angus stud heifer. The 9 month old heifer was obtained from Raff Angus at Drillham. Raff Doris G366 was sired by the 2010 Brisbane Royal Show Grand Champion Bull Raff Dallas D216 and is out of a Doris line cow. The students will start halter breaking the heifer once she settles in. Two other pregnant stud heifers will be arriving at school in the next couple of weeks. Students from years 7-10 who are interested in becoming a part of the Mundubbera State P-10 show team should see Mrs Evans. NO ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAYNO ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAYNO ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAYNO ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAY Please note that there will be no Active After School program on Tuesday 1st May due to teachers’ participation in the parent/teacher interview evening. PRIMARY FRIDAY SPORTSPRIMARY FRIDAY SPORTSPRIMARY FRIDAY SPORTSPRIMARY FRIDAY SPORTS Results of last Friday’s inter-house sports competition: Soccer: Burnett defeated O’Regan 3-0 with Best and Fairest player awards going to William Waugh and Matthew Zipf. Stuart-Russell defeated Leichhardt 3-0 with Best and Fairest players being Graydon Marshall and Brandon Maloney. Netball: Stuart-Russell defeated Leichhardt 5-2 with awards for Best and Fairest Player going to Darcy Lawson and Zac Mason. Burnett defeated O’Regan 3-0 with Jo Aho and Kiana Watt being awarded Best and Fairest players.

NORTH BURNETT CROSS COUNTRYNORTH BURNETT CROSS COUNTRYNORTH BURNETT CROSS COUNTRYNORTH BURNETT CROSS COUNTRY The Primary and Secondary North Burnett competition will be held in Biggenden next Friday 4th. All notes and money must be in by Wednesday so buses can be organised. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS Gig Guide:Gig Guide:Gig Guide:Gig Guide: 27th April Citrus Season Kick-Off at Archer Park BOOK CLUBBOOK CLUBBOOK CLUBBOOK CLUB The latest book club pamphlets have been handed out to students. Book club closes at 11.15am on Wednesday 2 May. Please note that any cheques for this should now be made payable to Mundubbera State School P & C following a change in ordering processes. MOTHERS’ DAY STALLMOTHERS’ DAY STALLMOTHERS’ DAY STALLMOTHERS’ DAY STALL A P & C Mothers’ Day stall will operate this year to give students an opportunity to purchase gifts. We will have items for sale for $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $9.00 and $11.00. Our sincere thanks to Student Council whose members will operate the stall. Primary students will attend the stall in organised groups. This will happen on Thursday May 10. The time of the day will be decided in consultation with staff and students. SCHOOL CENTENARY AND P & C MEETINGS TONIGHTSCHOOL CENTENARY AND P & C MEETINGS TONIGHTSCHOOL CENTENARY AND P & C MEETINGS TONIGHTSCHOOL CENTENARY AND P & C MEETINGS TONIGHT Now that the town centenary celebration has passed, the organising committee for the school centenary next year is becoming more active. Their next meeting will be held at school at 6pm this evening, and will be followed by the P & C meeting at 7pm.Your attendance is welcome at the meetings for planning the centenary event and for discussing school projects, activities, planning and resourcing. VARIETY NIGHT THANKSVARIETY NIGHT THANKSVARIETY NIGHT THANKSVARIETY NIGHT THANKS Last Friday’s Variety Night was a great success due to the enthusiastic participation and support of our school community. The dedication to preparation, planning and rehearsing by the many talented performers and their support crew ensured an enjoyable and professional presentation.

DISCO INFERNODISCO INFERNODISCO INFERNODISCO INFERNO School Musical School Musical School Musical School Musical

Town Hall Rehearsal Town Hall Rehearsal Town Hall Rehearsal Town Hall Rehearsal Sunday 29th April ... 12 – 5pm

Mundubbera Rugby League undubbera Rugby League undubbera Rugby League undubbera Rugby League No Junior games this week . All children Under 6 and 8 who would like to play a fun game of football in Mundubbera this Sat-urday the 28th April are welcome to come along for a 5pm start. The game will be a curtain raiser for the A Grade game at 6. The Senior Rugby League game is the Mundubbera versus Gayndah - this is not the citrus cup.

DATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 1 May Parent—Teacher interviews

Friday 4 May NB Cross Country at Biggenden

Friday 25 May Under 8s Day

1 and 2 June Disco Inferno Performance at Town Hall

11-13 September Instrumental Music Camp at Bucca Retreat

Wednesday 2 May Book club orders and payment due by 11.15am

Thursday 10 May Mothers’ Day Stall at school

Friday 27 April Band performance at Citrus Season “Kick-Off” event

Congratulations to Kate Landrigan, lucky door prize winner and to the following raffle winners: $80 shopping voucher—Mrs Lindsey Ryan Wine & chocolate pack—David Rolfe Wet ‘n’ Wild vouchers—Sue Jenkin Bathroom pack—Gavin Ford. A huge thank you to Hayden and Jordon for their excellent job as Masters of Ceremony for the evening, all the staff of Mundubbera SS, P&C members and those who donated prizes for the raffle. A sincere thank you goes to our fabulous community members who gave up their time to be part of the evening. Without the support of the community, evenings such as the Variety Night would not happen. Our thanks go to all involved for their contribution to this very effective fundraiser for the P & C. - Roslyn (Coordinator Variety Night) LEARNING AND WELLBEING SEMINARLEARNING AND WELLBEING SEMINARLEARNING AND WELLBEING SEMINARLEARNING AND WELLBEING SEMINAR A free seminar with practical ideas for supporting student learning and wellbeing is being held at Bundaberg’s Moncrieff Theatre on Monday 14 May. The parent session will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm with refreshments provided. Please contact me if you are interested in attending this session by the renowned behaviour authority, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. We may be able to arrange shared transport. Registration is required by 7 May and the registration form is available at the school office. - Loris Doessel 0429 654 012