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Mundubbera State P -10

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

Mundubbera State P-10 30 October 2014

Principal: Peter Townsend Head of Department: John Balshaw Business Services Manager: Lyn Serisier

MUSIC, COUNT US INMUSIC, COUNT US INMUSIC, COUNT US INMUSIC, COUNT US IN All students sang “Paint You a Song” this morning at Mundubbera’s Pioneer Place. This was one site that participated in the national “Music, Count Us In” simultaneous performance.

TRANSITION NIGHT TONIGHTTRANSITION NIGHT TONIGHTTRANSITION NIGHT TONIGHTTRANSITION NIGHT TONIGHT An information event for years 6 into 7 and 7 into 8 will be held tonight from 5.30 to 6.30. All interested parents are invited to attend for information on next year’s program for those classes. AWARDS NIGHT NEXT THURSDAYAWARDS NIGHT NEXT THURSDAYAWARDS NIGHT NEXT THURSDAYAWARDS NIGHT NEXT THURSDAY Next Thursday’s event is a celebration of secondary students’ academic, sporting and service achievements and recognition of year 6 class achievers. The evening commences at 7pm and will include band performance, other entertainment, speeches and presentation of awards. Guest speaker is Aaron Mumford. This is a major event in our school calendar. Community support by way of donations towards costs is greatly appreciated. The evening finishes with a shared supper. It would be very helpful if parents could bring a plate of light refreshments for this. REHEARSALS AT TOWN HALL All recipients will go to the town hall at 11.30 to practice the program of events. The individual acts will rehearse in the morning and band will rehearse after lunch. WELL DONE SHAWNAWELL DONE SHAWNAWELL DONE SHAWNAWELL DONE SHAWNA Shawna Pope was a proud member of the Wide Bay Track and Field team that competed in Brisbane State Championships from 23 to 26 October. She ran in both 100m and 200m, gaining 9th place in the 100m final. Congratulations to Shawna and her coach/mother Melanie for this achievement. Ninth in the State is pretty fast! BOOK FAIRBOOK FAIRBOOK FAIRBOOK FAIR On Monday 10th November, we are holding our last Book Fair for the year. It is a buy-one, get-one-free promotion just in time for Christmas shopping. We are looking forward to seeing you at the school library’s book fair from 10th to 14th November. ---- Mr Van Elst. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWSINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NEWS Gig Guide:Gig Guide:Gig Guide:Gig Guide: 6th November Awards Night 4th December Carols Night Continuing next year? Please return slips indicating your intentions for 2015 to the office as soon as possible. Has your child hired a school instrument this year? Each student currently hiring a school instrument has received information regarding the purchasing of an instrument for 2015. If your child has not received this information, please contact the school office. DENTAL VANDENTAL VANDENTAL VANDENTAL VAN The dental van is now in operation at our school. All secondary students were issued with forms last week and primary student All secondary students were issued with forms last week and primary student All secondary students were issued with forms last week and primary student All secondary students were issued with forms last week and primary student permission forms were distributed yesterday.permission forms were distributed yesterday.permission forms were distributed yesterday.permission forms were distributed yesterday. Please ensure permission forms are completed and returned to enable your child to Please ensure permission forms are completed and returned to enable your child to Please ensure permission forms are completed and returned to enable your child to Please ensure permission forms are completed and returned to enable your child to attend the van.attend the van.attend the van.attend the van.

STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIESSTUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIESSTUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIESSTUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Student Council has two activities planned for the near future. Support of these would be appreciated. ICY POLE DAY on 7th November Ice blocks on sale for 50 cents each. No pre-orders are necessary. Student councillors will operate a mobile “shop” at lunchtime. WACKY HAIR DAY on date to be advised Wear interesting hair colours, decorations and styles and give gold coin donations to charity. PRIMARY SWIMMINGPRIMARY SWIMMINGPRIMARY SWIMMINGPRIMARY SWIMMING The swimming program will commence on 11th November. The P & C has subsidised transport expenses, however there remains a total of $5 per child payable for the swimming bus. Students will also need to pay the pool admission charge if they do not have season passes. Information and forms will be distributed soon. It is expected that all primary students will participate in the lessons. PRIMARY SWIMMING CARNIVALSPRIMARY SWIMMING CARNIVALSPRIMARY SWIMMING CARNIVALSPRIMARY SWIMMING CARNIVALS Carnivals will be held on 21st November (Interhouse and District Carnival) and 28th November (North Burnett Zone Carnival). Assistance is needed with both events. If any parents or community members are available to help with time-keeping and organisation, please contact Lisa Whelan. INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY TOMORROWINTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY TOMORROWINTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY TOMORROWINTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY TOMORROW Please spare some thought for the teachers and support staff who guide and help your children on their educational path. It is international teachers’ day tomorrow and a note of recognition for quality and exceptional service would be appreciated. LIFE EDUCATIONLIFE EDUCATIONLIFE EDUCATIONLIFE EDUCATION The Life Education van and educator will be presenting lessons to students in Prep to year 7 in the week of 7th to 13th November. Attendance cost is being paid by the P & C. Payment envelopes that were distributed can now be used for donations or purchase of promotional items instead of the attendance charge.

WEDNESDAY CRAFT CLUBWEDNESDAY CRAFT CLUBWEDNESDAY CRAFT CLUBWEDNESDAY CRAFT CLUB Crafty students enjoy creating in the Prep room each Wednesday lunchtime. Peg art was under construction yesterday. Future activities are plaster of paris magnets, Christmas Calendars, Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas bags and in week 9 there will be a fun time with pop music and popcorn. Thanks to the staff who enable this to happen.

SECONDARY ASSESSMENTSECONDARY ASSESSMENTSECONDARY ASSESSMENTSECONDARY ASSESSMENT————DUE NEXT WEEK DUE NEXT WEEK DUE NEXT WEEK DUE NEXT WEEK Year 7 Year 7 Year 7 Year 7 Science exam (3rd), Maths exam (3rd)Science exam (3rd), Maths exam (3rd)Science exam (3rd), Maths exam (3rd)Science exam (3rd), Maths exam (3rd)

Year 8 Year 8 Year 8 Year 8 Maths exam (7th)Maths exam (7th)Maths exam (7th)Maths exam (7th)

Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Geography inquiry booklet (10th)Geography inquiry booklet (10th)Geography inquiry booklet (10th)Geography inquiry booklet (10th)

Year 10 English presentation (10th)Year 10 English presentation (10th)Year 10 English presentation (10th)Year 10 English presentation (10th)

PREP ORIENTATION DAYSPREP ORIENTATION DAYSPREP ORIENTATION DAYSPREP ORIENTATION DAYS Orientation sessions for next year’s Prep students are being held on Fridays from 9am to 11am until end of November. This will give those students a feel for class at this school. It would be appreciated if completed enrolment forms could be returned to school soon.

NATIONAL READ TO REMEMBER NATIONAL READ TO REMEMBER NATIONAL READ TO REMEMBER NATIONAL READ TO REMEMBER ACTIVITYACTIVITYACTIVITYACTIVITY On Remembrance Day, our school will stop to read Rupert McCall’s stirring poem the Pledge of Remembrance. Many schools throughout Australia will participate in this recognition of service and sacrifice.

To view the poem visit http://read2remember.org.au/read-the-poem VOTE FOR BRANDONVOTE FOR BRANDONVOTE FOR BRANDONVOTE FOR BRANDON Brandon Schulte is a finalist in PwC's People's Choice Award. Finalist videos have been posted on the company’s facebook page - www.facebook.com/PwCAU. The finalist with the most likes of their video at 9.30 am on Saturday 1 November will be announced the winner - so please go online and vote for Brandon’s entry and encourage your friends to do the same.

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Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE MEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENING

Thursday 30th October 2014 6.30pm at the Mundubbera State

School Library.

DATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday 6 November Awards Night

Friday 7 November Icy Poles on sale at lunchtime—50 cents each

10 November to 14 Nov Book Fair at school library

DATE TO BE ADVISED Wacky Hair Day—donations to charity

Thursday 27 November Year 10 Formal

Friday 28 November Last day of school for Year 10 students

Thursday 4 December Carols Night

Friday 5 December Free Dress Day—donations to RSPCA

Friday 12 December Last day of school Year.

Tuesday 27 January First day of 2015 school year

ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2.35 to 3.45

Afternoon tea then different athletics activities Open to primary students.. Must register at the office to participate.

At DEGILBO HALL Friday 5th December 6.30pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

BINJOUR PLATEAU S.S. P & C CENT SALE THIS SATURDAYCENT SALE THIS SATURDAYCENT SALE THIS SATURDAYCENT SALE THIS SATURDAY

1st November, 2014 At 1.30pm

Binjour Plateau State School $2 ENTRY $2 ENTRY $2 ENTRY $2 ENTRY

Includes Afternoon Tea & Lucky DoorIncludes Afternoon Tea & Lucky DoorIncludes Afternoon Tea & Lucky DoorIncludes Afternoon Tea & Lucky Door Cent Sale Tickets—$1 per sheet

Raffle Tickets—$2 each or 3 for $5 For more information contact

Jasmine 41 613101 or Julie 41 613241

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARKCHRISTMAS IN THE PARKCHRISTMAS IN THE PARKCHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Friday evening 12th December

Archer Park, Mundubbera Invitation for stall sitesInvitation for stall sitesInvitation for stall sitesInvitation for stall sites

Preparations are under way for this wonderful night of family fun and entertainment. If you

would like to book a stall site, please call Alison on 4165 3386.

This function is proudly hosted by Mundubbera Kindergarten Association

CONTACT KINDY NOW FOR A CONTACT KINDY NOW FOR A CONTACT KINDY NOW FOR A CONTACT KINDY NOW FOR A 2015 ENROLMENT PACKAGE2015 ENROLMENT PACKAGE2015 ENROLMENT PACKAGE2015 ENROLMENT PACKAGE

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SLAM SLAM SLAM SLAM Youth Activities for years 1years 1years 1years 1----7 7 7 7

At Baptist Church Hall Wednesdays during school terms

Start after school, finish 4pmStart after school, finish 4pmStart after school, finish 4pmStart after school, finish 4pm

Enquiries to Steve 0457 404 069

Blue Light Disco date claimersBlue Light Disco date claimersBlue Light Disco date claimersBlue Light Disco date claimers Saturday November 22nd

at school hall.

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Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE MEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENING

Thursday 30th October 2014 6.30pm at the Mundubbera State

School Library.

SECONDARY MATHS TUTORINGSECONDARY MATHS TUTORINGSECONDARY MATHS TUTORINGSECONDARY MATHS TUTORING Mondays 2.45 to 3.30pm Enquiries to Mr Balshaw

LAWN BOWLSLAWN BOWLSLAWN BOWLSLAWN BOWLS Interested students can undertake free

coaching sessions on Friday afternoons.

Please contact Aileen Wiley to make arrangements

4165 4732

Mundubbera Rugby League Football Club’s Mundubbera Rugby League Football Club’s Mundubbera Rugby League Football Club’s Mundubbera Rugby League Football Club’s AGM AGM AGM AGM

Thursday 6th November at 6pm. Royal Hotel.

Any queries please contact Gavin Ford 0427 654884.

… We marched them all to the top of the hill and we marched them down again ...

MUNDUBBERA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION HAS ONGOING ACTIVITIESMUNDUBBERA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION HAS ONGOING ACTIVITIESMUNDUBBERA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION HAS ONGOING ACTIVITIESMUNDUBBERA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION HAS ONGOING ACTIVITIES

ALL ENQUIRIES 4165 4690 or visit mcda.com.aumcda.com.aumcda.com.aumcda.com.au

Mundubbera Community Development Association Inc, 69 Stuart-Russell Street Mundubbera

Is funded by Queensland Department of Communities

Mundubbera Swim Club is in actionMundubbera Swim Club is in actionMundubbera Swim Club is in actionMundubbera Swim Club is in action Every Tuesday night 5:30pm start New and old members most welcome. 7 years and under are entitled to free registration as part of the Dolphin program. We are registered under the government Get Started program. For more information contact the pool.

UNITING CHURCH MARKETSUNITING CHURCH MARKETSUNITING CHURCH MARKETSUNITING CHURCH MARKETS SATURDAY 15th NovemberSATURDAY 15th NovemberSATURDAY 15th NovemberSATURDAY 15th November

UNITING CHURCH GROUNDSUNITING CHURCH GROUNDSUNITING CHURCH GROUNDSUNITING CHURCH GROUNDS

8am to 12pm8am to 12pm8am to 12pm8am to 12pm

Holiday work for Year 10Holiday work for Year 10Holiday work for Year 10Holiday work for Year 10----12 students12 students12 students12 students

Central Fruit Packers are seeking keen students to pack Lemons, Grapes and Mangoes this summer holidays. The work will include weekends with a start time of 7am through till the late afternoon with flexible options available. Jobs will include Packing, Scanning, Labelling, Stacking and Palletising. To register your interest please call Laura on 07 41654 402

Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE Mundubbera, Year 11 & 12 UPDATE MEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENINGMEETING THIS EVENING

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