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Waterford State School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yugumbeh and Jagera people, of the country on which the school is located and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Principal’s Message

Jingeri Wahlu, Welcome! Term 3, Week 8 • 4th September 2020

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be a Learner

Evidence Based

ApproachEvidence Based Approach - the 2 books shown are the evidence based approach used at Waterford SS to improve student learning outcomes. They combine approaches to enable school leaders and teachers to boost student achievement and build teacher capacity to learn, teach and lead by emphasising collaborative processes.

“Embed and quality assure all elements of the

Australian Curriculum – English, to ensure

consistency of practice across the school.”

2020 Sharp and Narrow

At least 12 months growth for one year’s schooling

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Dear Parents and Carers,

School Communication Over the course of this year, we have significantly increased the use of the school Facebook page and email as methods of communication with families and the broader community. The Facebook page exists to share news and to celebrate our students and school. We will not accept negative comments or any defamatory statements - these posts will be either automatically filtered or removed. As mentioned previously, I believe that as parents and as a school community, we have a moral responsibility to model appropriate use of social media to our students. Given devices are used prolifically at school and home, we must set a positive example. If it’s not positive, it’s pointless.If you do have a concern or query, these can be directed to the school via phone call, or an email, or even in person. The school will no longer respond to Facebook messages as this is not the most effective way to converse. Please be aware that complaints and issues should be taken up with the person it concerns in the first instance, which is usually your child’s classroom teacher. If it isn’t resolved at this level, then a Deputy Principal can be sought out, and again if unsuccessful the complaint may be directed to me as Principal. Please be aware that just because a complaint is made doesn’t mean that you’ll always get or hear what you want, but we’ll do our best to listen and help work through the problem.

Are your details up to date? Please make sure that if you have moved, or changed a phone number or email address that you let us know in case of an emergency. It is also helpful that you review any additional emergency contacts on your students file. If we are unable to get in touch with the primary carers we do need to go down the list of contacts to try and communicate illness or other issues. Please email the school, call or pop in if you need these details updated.

School Attendance School absenteeism and student attendance is a complex issue which includes a range of student behaviours including school refusal and truancy. External factors such as the current pandemic also have an effect on student attendance, particularly when genuine measures are being enacted to keep others safe. Waterford State School is actively monitoring student attendance and is sending letters to those families where student attendance is an issue. In the first instance, you will be issued a warning letter. In instances where attendance is less than 80% (1 day a week away) or attendance continues to decline without reasonable excuse, the school may commence an official process of meetings to identify barriers to school attendance and seek cooperative solutions to have students at school every day. Should attendance still not improve following support meetings, the department may proceed to prosecution of families for failing to send their children to school.

Diary Dates:

Please note, parades have been postponed until further notice

Week 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews (re-arranged phone interview)Week 9 Thursday 10th September R U OK? Day

Week 10 Monday 14th September Transition Day for Year 6 students attending Marsden or Loganlea SHSWednesday 16th September Footy Colours Day

Thursday 17th September Cross Country (Upper School in middle session)

Friday 18th September Last day of Term 3 Rewards Day

Term 4, Week 1 Monday 5th October Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday 6th October First day of Term 4

Above: “Simply the Best” - Year 6 continue to shine with awesome attendance! Well done!

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Australian Curriculum – English 80% of students receiving a C or better in English across the school

Lyn Sharratt’s “Clarity” – Every classroom operating under the 14 Parametres, building powerful collaborative learning cultures

Before and After School CareAt WSS we have before and after school care run by Camp Australia in our Community Hub. If you are interested in finding out more information, please call 1300 105 343, pick up a flyer from the WSS Office or visit www.campaustralia.com.au

From The Deputy Desk: P-2

Principal’s Message (continued)

Kelly Roberts Deputy Principal P-2

Communication As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else does. Your child’s teachers will want to get to know him or her too. When you have a strong and respectful relationship with your child’s school and teachers, you’re in a good position to give them the information they need to help your child get the most out of his education. You and your child’s teachers can work together to support your child’s learning and wellbeing. Talking with your child about the school day shows you’re interested in what’s going on, that you value school and education, and encourages them to value it too.

Talking about school issues – like school projects or friendship problems also provides opportunity for you to express your family values about things like teamwork, respect for self and others, friendships, relationships, problem-solving and so on. This way you can work on overcoming challenges together and eventually, by talking about their thoughts and feelings, they will learn how to handle future challenges. This interest boosts mental health, happiness and wellbeing.

During this period of social distancing, if you need to talk about something that affects your child’s wellbeing, such as a health condition or a change in your family situation, please do not hesitate to maintain communication via emailing your teacher or calling the school to make a time for a teleconference.

Enrol Now - Prep 2021 Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol.

Every day counts is a state wide initiative that aims to assist in improving student attendance at school through a shared commitment by students, parents, caregivers, schools and the community.To do this, Every day counts promotes four key messages:• all children should be enrolled at school and attend on every school day• schools should monitor, communicate and implement strategies to improve regular school attendance• truanting can place a student in unsafe situations and impact on their future employability and life

choices• attendance at school is the responsibility of everyone in the

communityPlease work with us to give your child the best start to a better future by sending them to school every day.

Kind Regards Daniel Bishop, Principal

Newsletter 4th September 2020 •

Be Respectful , Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be a Learner

Celebration Afternoon Tea On Friday last week, the Administration Team had the pleasure of enjoying an ice-block celebration with over 50 students who received the highest rating of behaviour and effort in all subjects on their Semester 1 report cards.

Congratulations to these students on this achievement!

Our teachers explicitly teach the behaviours expected in the classroom. We expect students to Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Learner. When students do this consistently, they display excellent behaviour and effort. It is this exemplary behaviour and effort which leads to improved academic outcomes.

Attendance

There are a number of factors which influence student achievement, and as a school we are committed to reviewing our achievement data and putting improvement strategies in place. One area known to impact student achievement is poor attendance.

When looking through student reports, the correlation between student achievement and attendance became very evident. While I recognise and appreciate that parents are being vigilant and keeping students home if they are displaying flu-like symptoms, it is important that when students are healthy they are at school from 8.45am – 2.45pm.

The AITSL Spotlight on Attendance highlights some interesting points and statistics:

Declines in achievement are evident with any level of absence. However, greater numbers of absences are typically associated with larger declines

in student achievement (Gottfried, 2014; Hancock et al., 2013). Studies of chronic absenteeism (missing more than 10% of school days) show that

regardless of the type, absence, has a compounding negative impact on academic performance (Gershenson et al., 2017; Gottfried, 2009; Zubrick,

2014). As absences accrue over several years, the effect on a student’s academic achievement is cumulative. Hancock et al. (2013) found that Year

3 students with an accumulated unauthorised absence rate of 10% in each of their first three years of schooling achieved approximately 36 points

lower in Year 3 on the NAPLAN numeracy domain than students with no unauthorised absences during the same period. As students generally gain

100 points from Year 3 to Year 5 (Hancock et al. 2013), a 36 point difference is almost two thirds of a year’s growth in achievement that students

with high rates of unauthorised absences fail to reach. This impact continues to be evident in further years as well.

It is imperative that we set our students up for success now and in the future by adopting habits of regular attendance. There are ways we can support you if you are having trouble getting your child to school. Please contact me if this is the case.

Student Code of Conduct

Thank you to those parents who provided feedback on our first policy, Temporary Removal of Student Property. We received overwhelming support for this policy and appreciate the time you took to read through the document. This survey has now closed. The next policy open for consultation will be sent out in the next week.

For those who may have missed this information in our latest newsletter, in 2020 all schools across Queensland are working towards the release of the Student Code of Conduct in 2021. This replaces the current Responsible Behaviour Plan for students. As part of the consultation process with our wider community, parents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the code and school policies that exist within the document.

Over the next few weeks, parents will be emailed a draft copy of the policies we are seeking feedback on. These policies are mandatory sections of the Student Code of Conduct. Along with the policy, parents will receive a link to provide feedback.

Your feedback is important to us, so please keep an eye out for this information.

Important Dates

Please note the important dates coming up this term, listed on the front page of this newsletter.

Enjoy the weekend!

Catherine Higgins

Acting Deputy Principal (Year 3-6)

Deputy Principal Year 3-6



From the Guidance OfficerPutting Children First is the theme of National Child Protection Week which kicks off on Fathers’ Day, 6 September and invites everyone in Australia to be part of the conversation.Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s most significant social problems. During 2017-18 over 32,000 Australian children were proven to have been abused or neglected.Child abuse is rarely a one off incident and is always harmful.Tens of thousands of children are psychologically and/or physically harmed each year or die from the impact of child abuse and neglect. Far too often that damage lasts a lifetime.“Child abuse and neglect is preventable. If we all work together as a community we can create an Australia where all children can grow up safe and well.” Richard Cooke, CEO, NAPCAN

Under this year’s theme of ‘Putting children first’ all Australians are invited to look at how they can prioritise children in their lives and communities and to engage in National Child Protection Week – as individuals, and as part of families, organisations, communities and society.Putting children first means prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children. To grow up well, children need to feel safe and loved, have a chance to play and explore, have a say in decisions that affect them and access to essential things like food, shelter and healthcare. For children to thrive we need to come together as a community and put children’s needs first during National Child Protection Week and every week. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is live streaming its second Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson on September 10th. This Lesson is targeted at children aged 4-7years. Click on this link to register to be part of this Live Streamed event and to find links to support materials and a previous lesson for 8-12 year olds: https://danielmorcombe.com.au/australias-biggest-child-safety-lesson-2/

Save the Date: Day for Daniel, Friday 30 October 2020Do you have concerns for the safety of a child or family? Any member of the community can express their concerns and keep children safe. Put Children First and phone: 1300 679 849 (calls can be made anonymously).

Take care and help keep our children safe,

Mary, Guidance Officer

We are mixing up our Attendance Awards! Our 95%ers will now have more chances to win! A winner will be drawn EVERY WEEK!!! A $5.00 Tuckshop voucher will be given to a lucky winner from each year level!!! What do you need to do to enter? Come to school!!!

Tips to help improve your child’s attendance

• Talk to your child about school and how important it is. You can ask them how they feel about school, what they liked and if there are any problems.

• Reward good behaviour and not bad behaviour. For example, if your child refuses to go to school, do not let them have access to their phones or the Internet.

• Set a good example. Show them how you keep to your own commitments.• Encourage your child to take on hobbies that your child enjoys such as

sports and clubs. This will help them develop positive relationships outside of the classroom.

• Have a set time to do homework and go to bed.• Leave all technology out of their bedroom.• Pack their school bag the night before with everything they need.• Have a set time for breakfast.• Plan to meet up with a friend so they can travel to school together.

Congratulations to our Class Attendance Winners Week 6 - 1W with 93.00% and 6N with 98.91%

Week 7 - 1W with 95.20% and 6C with 96.00%

Our winning classes have all chosen their favourite songs to be played on the bell (AM for Junior and PM for Senior). What a great way to start and finish to each day!

Awesome Attendance @ Waterford

See you at school!



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Deputy Principal Diverse LearningAt Waterford State School ALL children are learners and ALL children are unique.

School is the gateway to society and inclusive communities start with inclusive neighbourhood schools that value diversity and respect the right of ALL students to be welcomed and to belong – they benefit not only students with disabilities but ALL students.

An inclusive school:• Welcomes ALL children, regardless of background ability or other “difference”• Recognises that ALL children are capable of learning• Respects the diversity among children: age, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, social status, health• Adopts structures, systems and methodologies for education that respond to the diverse needs of

ALL children• Embraces its role in promoting an inclusive society• Understands that education is a dynamic process that continues to evolve to respond to the needs of today’s children – tomorrow’s citizens

Inclusion matters because:

RIGHTS!

• Inclusion is a right. o In Australia, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ensures equal access by people with a disability to education by making it against the law

for an educational authority to discriminate because of disability.o State Equal Opportunity Laws also offer discrimination protections.

RESEARCH!

• Inclusion is best evidence practice for students with disability. o The case for inclusive education over “special education” models (“special schools” or “education support units”) is overwhelming. Over 40

years of research shows that when students with disability are included, all students learn and achieve more. A comprehensive review of all studies over a 40-year period that compared education outcomes for students with disability in segregated “special” versus regular education environments found that NO study supported better outcomes in “special” settings.

o Research also shows that when they are included, students with disability have: - greater access to the general education curriculum - more time “on task” - more academic gains - more progress on literacy skills - increased communication skills - improved social skills - more friendships.o Inclusion is better for ALL students. - The research has also shown consistently that children who share inclusive schools with children with disabilities have more positive attitudes

towards difference, better social skills and awareness, less disruptive behaviours and more developed personal values and ethics. - Inclusive learning environments have also been shown to have no detrimental impact and some positive impact on the academic performance

of non-disabled students. - This includes research that shows consistently that children who share inclusive schools with children with disabilities have more positive

attitudes towards difference, better social skills and awareness, less disruptive behaviours and more developed personal values and ethics.

REAL FUTURES!

• Inclusion at school is the foundation of inclusive futures and welcoming communities. In inclusive schools, ALL students of ALL abilities, learn the skills they need to live full lives as part of their communities and to build the communities of the future.

• A 2018 comprehensive review by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education of over 200 papers from a range of countries (including the United Kingdom, USA, Australia and continental Europe) into the relationship between inclusive education and social inclusion, titled “Evidence of the Link Between Inclusive Education and Social Inclusion” concluded that:

“The research evidence presented in this review suggests that attending segregated settings minimises the opportunities for social inclusion both in the short term (while children with disabilities are at school) and the long term (after graduation from secondary education). Attending a special setting is correlated with poor academic and vocational qualifications, employment in sheltered workshops, financial dependence, fewer opportunities to live independently, and poor social networks after graduation.” [p14]

Inclusion is happening EVERYWHERE! All over the world, there are schools practising excellence in inclusive education.

Melissa Davis, Deputy Principal Diverse Learning



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Wellness Team Foodbank Hunger Drive at Waterford State School UPDATE ALERT:

We are already over half way to our goal for our Foodbank Hunger Drive – how amazing! We have raised $329 of our $500 goal within two weeks of our digital fundraising campaign going live. Thank you to everyone’s support and donations so far. I look forward to seeing how much we can raise as a school for such a worthy cause. The Foodbank Hunger Drive at Waterford State School will be raising funds over the next 5 weeks – until the 30th September 2020. One month to go!

If you are able, please donate, and remember that $1 equals 2 meals! You can donate at this link: https://www.hungerdrive.org.au/fundraisers/WSS2020

Vision Screening for Preppies – End of Term!Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of September (Week 10)

Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening is therefore vital in early childhood, particularly for conditions such as ‘lazy eye’, which if not detected early can lead to blindness.If you have a child in Prep and you sent back your consent form in Term 2, here is some information regarding the Vision Screening process that will take place at the end of the term:• A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school to commence vision screening for all Prep children on Monday the 14th and

Tuesday the 15th of September (Week 10). • Once your child has received their vision screening in Week 10, you will be advised in writing of the outcome of your child’s vision screening.

Footy Colours Day for Fight Cancer FoundationWaterford State School is encouraging all students to help raise awareness/funds for kids with cancer by wearing their favourite footy colours to school on Wednesday 16th September, 2020.If you are able to donate, please donate via the link: https://footy-colours-day-2020.raisely.com/t/waterfordstateschool

Update on external school programs:As a precautionary measure, a temporary restriction has been placed on external organisations entering the school such as Reading Dogs, Deadly Choices and the Good Start Program until further notice. We hope to have normality back soon and will keep you updated. Thank you for your understanding.

A conversation could save a lifeR U OK Day (Thursday 10th September) is the national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life’s ups and downs.



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Wellness Team (continued)Breakfast ClubAs a reminder, Breakfast Club is still running every morning in the hall kitchen. Breakfast Club is available and free for all students. There is toast, cereal, milk, and fruit available!

Good Start ProgramDue to Covid-19, we will be putting a hold on any external programs until further notice but for the last session of Good Start we outlined our hands on a A4 paper. On the outside of the hand students wrote physical activities they do throughout the week and then on the inside wrote how it made them feel on the inside. On the outside, a lot of the students wrote sports such as tag, rugby league and sports games. Some of the common feelings that they identified from these activities were happy, not lonely, brave and sticking together.

The Fathering Project Father’s Day!

What does Father’s Day mean in your family? Is it more than just a few new pairs of socks and jocks to add to the wardrobe?Being a dad is a very hands-on, involved role. You need to be there for your children, show them unconditional love, help them feel special, and parent as a team with your partner to be the best dad for your children.So how could dads celebrate Father’s Day? Here are a few tips:

• Start a family ritual – it might be an activity like having a picnic in your favourite park or attending a sporting match, or maybe make a speech after dinner about what being a dad has meant for you this year.

• Spend time one-on-one with each of your children on the day, telling them how much you love them and love being their dad. • Give your dad a call, drop in to see him or share a meal together.• Appreciate the thought and effort that has gone into the gifts and cards you receive from your children.

FitclubIn Week 7 and 8 we played mixed netball and tag. Students were in 2 teams within a grid. 1 team member was in a box and teams had to get the ball into the box with their team member inside on the full. Students started off struggling with working as a team but as the game went on, they started to understand the best way to get to the box is by having every team member involved. We played Dr Dodgeball mixed with Hoop Dodgeball and the teamwork that the students have displayed has become better with time. The students understanding of the rules and how to play the games have helped them a lot with how to be good teammates.

Australian/Aboriginal

The black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia. The yellow circle represents the sun, the giver of life and protector. The red represents the red earth and red ochre used in ceremonies and the Aboriginal people’s spiritual relationship to the land.

Torres Strait Islanders

The thin black stripes between the green and blue panels signify the Torres Strait Islanders themselves. The white five-pointed star at the centre of the flag represents the five major island groups, and the white dhari (dancer’s headdress) around it also symbolises the Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous News - Flag Meanings



STEM NewsWe’ve had another wonderful fortnight of STEM learning. Our early years have been on a hunt for anything digital, coding on code.org, making food chains for blue bot and having a ball using balls, marbles, cardboard and anything else we could find to investigate simple machines that we could see in the giant Ruby Goldberg machine. Our Year 1s also investigated sharks and why sharks float. We used pretend sharks and filled one with oil. We discovered that the oily sharks floated, while the other sharks sank.Our Year 3s have completed their guessing games and have been giving each other positive feedback as we check them all out. We’ve also been using our green screen to create some funny and interesting photos.Year 4s have finished their games for Dash the Robot and have been providing each other feedback on their games. They are continuing to learn about the features of PowerPoint and are producing some pleasing work.Year 5s are finishing up their coding on Scratch.mit.edu. They have found this project to be challenging, yet with persistence they have produced some fantastic work. We also have an angle tangle on our door and when we find the time, we go and find an angle to measure.

LOTEYear 3 and Year 4 students have started to recognise that Chinese is not phonetic language and conceptions of characters. We have been learning how to do Chinese numbers in Chinese characters such as . We are making connections and using our imaginations to help us remember those characters: looks like a window with curtains, resembles a star, seems like volcano and is simply a cross. We also created an old man with ten Chinese characters and many students could create their own people with Chinese characters. In our assessment, we solved Maths problems in Chinese and improved numeracy.



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Our flights have taken us ‘Around the World’ at the Waterford Tuckshop this term. We’ve travelled to countries including Thailand, Japan, Mexico, India, China, Italy and the USA.

Don’t forget our ‘delayed’ flight… We will fly to the USA on Monday 7th September, opening up our hot dog and nugget meal deal specials on this day.

As we say goodbye to winter – we welcome the warmer summer months! Keep your eyes on the Tuckshop posts as we will shortly be introducing our Summer Smoothies to cool you down through these hotter days ahead. In the meantime, try a refreshing grazing box or yummy fruit salad.

Coming up on the 16th September we will have a special meal deal for the Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day. Information will be online at www.munchmonitor.com.

Uniform Shop

Opening hours: Monday 8am-9am and Wednesday 2pm-3pm. Alternatively, you can order online anytime via Munch Monitor and we will deliver to your child.

Please remember to register your child for Munch Monitor online as we are CASHLESS at the tuckshop. You can assign a daily amount, ‘snack money’ for them to use ‘over-the-counter’ at the tuckshop also. If you need assistance doing this please contact us at the tuckshop. To register go to: www.munchmonitor.com and enter: Username: Waterford Password: munch4133

Have a great week!

Erica and Michelle

Tuckshop & Uniform News

ECDPIn the ECDP we have been exploring shapes here, there and everywhere! Shapes in our room, shapes in our play areas and shapes in robots. We even used some cut out shapes to create our own robots.Identifying shapes and colours is an essential step in a child’s visual processing development and begins to form the foundations for perceiving differences between letters and numbers in early learning. Identifying shapes in the world around us helps develop thinking skills through classifying and comparing specific characteristics. What shapes can you find… at home, at school, out and about?Could you cut out some shapes and create a picture too?Have fun!Sharon and Kirra

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Year 1 NewsYear 1 have been flying around the world, learning about different cultures and the stories they share. We have been to Australia where we read Tiddalick the Frog, then all the way to New Zealand where we read Maui and the Sun. This week we flew to China, where we learnt that it is the third biggest country in the whole world! We read about the King and his 3 sons and learnt that kindness is the most valuable gift of all. We will still be going to India and Africa in the next two weeks! Together we have explored all the things we need to do to be successful story tellers. We know how to use gestures and facial expressions, and be super interesting to engage our audience. Over the long weekend, see if your amazing Year 1 children can retell a story to you!

PrepThis week, we have been looking at duration in Maths, investigating events and our days of the week! We have been singing lots of days of the week songs, and we even got to make days of the week caterpillars! Next, we are looking at certain events and how long they go for.

We have also been continuing our work in our English Unit: It’s Rhyme Time! We have been investigating what an opinion is, and how we can express them. We know that an opinion is either that we like or dislike something and we can justify our opinion with reasons. To help us, we have been looking at Oi Frog and have discovered some things that we like and dislike about the characters in this book.

The “Big Idea” of our current English Unit in Year 2 is: Inform me! Find the facts…Hence, we have taken a deep dive into informative texts and have been very busy finding relevant facts relating to animal classification, habitat, diet, appearance and predators. We have been learning to identify and highlight noun groups in order to build sentences in an information report. Students have been practising using the text structure of an information report and will soon be researching and constructing their own. Ask us about some of the facts we have discovered!

Year 2 News



This week 3H have been looking at language we can use to describe a character. The students created their own monsters and then had to use descriptive language to show us what their monster was like. We then mixed up all their sentences and then tried to match them to the pictures. Everyone did a great job with their detailed drawings and descriptive sentences. Why don’t you have a go with “Meaney?” Write some sentences to describe this monster!3L have been collecting and analysing data while doing scientific experiments to investigate heat transfer. They have also examined visual literacy and drawn pictures that focus on shot size, colour perspective and layout. We have been reading about a character who overcomes a fear in Kumiko and the Dragon and focussing on what being scared might look like. 3T have been using images to show mood in our story settings. We have been focussing on how to ‘show don’t tell’ what a character might be feeling and drawing pictures to represent this. For example, instead of “I felt scared,” we might say “My head spun and my stomach churned.” Instead of “I was happy,” we might say, “I grinned from ear to ear and jumped for joy.” In Maths, we enjoyed measuring mass, length and capacity using cans of beans, metre rulers and jugs of water. Did you know that an iPad and a magazine equals exactly 1kg?

Year 3 News

4H This week the students have been working really hard both individually, in pairs and in groups doing revision for their final Mathematics assessment. They have been focussing on different units of measurement and converting between two. Some area, grams to kilograms and millilitre to litre questions were practised in rotational activity allowing students to colour, calculate and articulate their learnt knowledge of measurement.

4G This week, students edited a peer’s work. They used the marking guide to assign a grade and tell the student their next step in their writing. This is a valuable opportunity to fully understand and apply all the content taught within this unit for English. It also provides students a chance to reflect on their own work and improve their writing.

Year 4 News



This week saw the introduction of recycling bins around the school. Some responsible and interested students were invited to be a part of a recycling committee made of students and teachers. This committee will lead a program throughout the school that encourages students to make conscious recycling choices. Last week, some of us ventured to the library armed with a bin full of rubbish that we created in just one lunchtime. It was there that we to look at the first recycling bin in the school and had a fascinating discussion about what could and could not go in the bin. This lead to the discovery of just how much unrecyclable rubbish we are creating. Students were interested in the recycling process and the cohort hit the ground running Monday morning when our very own recycling bin was introduced in the Year 5 eating area.

Year 6 is proud to be an example of exceptional attendance during Term 3. We have gained the title five times during the term, with 6C leading the way. You would have no doubt heard ‘Simply The Best’ by Tina Turner played multiple times this term, we are sure it is stuck in your brain! With only two weeks left of the term here’s hoping we can gain the title one more time.

Year 5 News

Year 6 News

As part of their Term 3 unit “Having a ball”, the Year 3 students are exploring the fundamental movement skills of throwing (overarm shoulder pass and chest pass) and catching. They then transfer these skills and apply strategies for working cooperatively into a range of movement situations such as the ‘net’ game of Fast 4 Newcombe. Fast 4 requires higher order thinking skills to solve the offence and defence challenges that arise in each play. Students are encouraged to work together, pass the ball around their team and select the best throw option from their best positioned team member in order to gain an advantage over their opposition. They are also required to referee and keep score of their own game, helping them learn to apply rules correctly and fairly.

Pictured you can see the students in the ready position to catch or throw, watching and planning their next move. The game is great fun, a great challenge and provides students with multiple opportunities to practise and refine their chest pass, shoulder pass and catching skills. Beyond this, it encourages students to think strategically and work collaboratively in order to out manoeuvre their opponents.

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Camp AustraliaJoin in the Outside School Hours Care fun at Waterford State School. Camp Australia’s programs help primary school children of all ages to play, connect with friends, learn and experience something new. Visit their website to learn more about how your children can continue to grow after school www.campaustralia.com.au

What is OSHC?OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care. An OSHC service provides education and care for primary school-age children (generally aged 5 to 12 years) outside school hours and during school holidays. Depending on your school, it can cover Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.

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Our industry leading approach: Your OSHC

Child Care Subsidy available

Why would OSHC suit your family?At Camp Australia, our vision is ‘To support families in achieving their dreams’ and to do that we take a unique approach to OSHC based on over 30 years of experience.

As the most experienced OSHC provider, we have become experts in delivering extra- curricular learning outcomes for children. Enrichment, sport and activities are part of our unique programming approach which is customised for your children.

All experiences are carefully designed to deliver on specific learning outcomes, that align with the My Time, Our Place Framework for School Age Care in Australia. This approach means that programs are tailored to the individual needs and interests of each child who attend. No two days in OSHC are the same.

Eligible families can reduce the cost of care with a Government subsidy. This amount depends on your family circumstances. For more information simply log into my.gov.au and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment.

Your OSHC service is also an integrated part of your school community. We tailor our program to your school’s vision and values and also to your children’s interests and needs. Our team of qualified educators works closely with you and your school’s teachers to deliver a seamless transition to and from the classroom environment.

Whether your child has social, cultural, language-based, religious or individual needs, we work with the whole community to see how we can best support their unique needs.

Our experienced educators involve your child in designing the experience they can expect in our service. From your enrolment guidance of their likes to the games and activities where we observe areas for them to grow; each program has your child at the heart of what we do each day.

As life moves faster and play dates are harder to arrange, our OSHC service is a great place for your child to meet new friends and bond over shared interests.We design programs that bring children together so they can connect and grow outside school hours.

Our service is available to all families no matter the need. We offer peace of mind so you can manage work, health, study or other types of responsibilities stress-free knowing that your child is engaged and happy in their experience with us.

Meals that nourish We know good food is a necessity for growing minds and bodies, so our programs always include nourishment.

Our healthy eating philosophy operates at every service, every day. We focus on fresh produce and use at least 75% of the weekly food budget for seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables.

Outside of that your child’s needs and interests determine our ingredients, whether they’re dietary, cultural or religious needs. We just ask that you let us know when you register.

Our Before School Care programs offer a selection of:• Porridge and muffins (Depending on

service facilities)• Healthy cereal, oats and milk• Seasonal fresh fruits• Wholemeal toast with a variety of toppings

such as baked beans, spaghetti, honey or vegemite

At After School Care, our meal plans change all the time. But to give you a taste:• Seasonal fruit and vegetable platters (75%

of budget)• Homemade hummus and rice crackers• Salad sandwiches on wholemeal bread• Popcorn• Homemade banana bread

All weekly menus meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines. We’ve even developed our own cookbook so we can cater for the range

To find out more, speak to the Coordinator at your service who will be happy to take you through the detailed program for the service and answer any questions you may have. You can also visit www.campaustralia.com.au and search for your school’s service page for more information about the fees and times at your service.

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Tailored programs for all: How we do itWhile each day is different and offers a varied range of fun and engaging activities, we believe that there are three ingredients for a great program:

1. Creating a welcoming space for the children. We make sure that our OSHC rooms are tidy and organised with an atmosphere that encourages children to learn and have fun.

2. Conducting an engaging program where every child can learn new things and foster new friendships.

3. Having a great team of qualified educators who are part of the school community.

One day, the children could be creating their own magnifying glass and binoculars as part of a science enquiry, or aligned to National Recycling Week they could be making their own compost bins from recyclable materials, learning all about sustainability and how they can protect the planet.

The next day, children could be cooking dishes from around the world learning about nutrition and culture, or setting up a story group to share interesting things about themselves while gaining insights into their own identity.

To us, OSHC is a deliberate environment to help children grow.

National Recycling Week

ProgramEXPERIENCES

ZONES

MondayPlanned activity 1

Chillout ZoneUse the cushions to relax and talk with friends

Games CentralUno Chess Monopoly Scattergories

Homework ClubGrade 4’s are practicing spelling this week, we have some dictionaries ready to use

Sports BoxCricket Tennis Junior Playground

MindfulnessWe’ve added some new designs to our mediation patterns

Nature’s WayTan bark, sand, pebbles, leaves and bark to be added to the dinosaur display

Crafty CollectionAll recycled materials to get crafting our dioramas on landfill

Construction CityLego Marble Run Straw Towers

Planned activity 2

Weekly Specials

Extension

Planned activity 3

Yarning Circle

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayPlace different items in the soil to see what breaks down the fastest

Write a letter to our favourite brands to ask them to reduce their packaging

Back where I’m from: India – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Lego City challenge:Dinosaurs on display

Pull apart the items we’ve collected over the last few weeks and• Record what’s inside• See if we can reassemble it• Practice using tools

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose – what’s the difference?

The Recycling Games are on!All activities will be made using recycled materials

Make our own musical instruments from recycled materials

Music & Movement:Play our recycled instruments

Make our own compost bins (from recycled materials) to take home

What does our council do for recycling? Make a display of all the things that can go in the recycle bin

Back where I’m from: China – what words do they use when talking about recycling?

Create our own Eco-Warrior posters and display around the school

Evaluate our craft materials – which items should we change/not order any more?

Master Chef - left over day! What can we do with left over food to reduce food waste

Make our own beeswax wraps for our lunches

Draw the lifecycle of a piece of plastic that ends up in the ocean

Music & Movement Bobs and Statues

Visit from Council E-Waste manager

of different cooking facilities available at different services. Our cookbook contains around 80 delicious and easy to prepare savoury, sweet and no-bake recipes from around the world for our staff to deliver a variety of menu where the school facilities allow.

Every OSHC session also offers children the choice between different zones should they not want to participate in the proposed planned experiences: Sports, Construction, Art and Craft, Homework, Mindfulness, Games are some of the options available.

Plus, each term we also have at least one themed and supported week like National Science Week, National Reconciliation Week or National Recycling Week.

And even though there is a theme for that week, our team of educators engage with each child during the planning stage to ensure the program still meets everyone’s interests.

Here is an example of what National Recycling Week in OSHC can look like.

Your Outside School Hours CareAt every Camp Australia service, we provide an engaging and supportive space for children to play, connect, learn and grow. Registration is

FREE! To attend our care, families must register their child.

Why? Registering your child means we have all the information we need to safely care for them. So, we recommend all families to register an account with us. That way, if you ever need us, you just have to book a session, as we already have all the documentation we need from you.

To register, visit www.campaustralia.com.au. When starting your registration process, please consider:

• Do you have a Customer Reference Number (CRN) from the Department of Human Services?

• Does your child have any medical certificates/documents?

• Medical information - do you have details of your family doctor?

• Do you have any Court Order Documents? • Have your payment details at hand • Have your Child Immunisation Certificates

ready to upload But don’t worry, you can always resume your saved registration at a time that suits you.

Fees and Times To find out about the fees and operating hours at your service, please visit our website at www.campaustralia.com.au and search for your school.

We recommend to always book in advance. To secure your children’s spot, we encourage that you make your bookings in advance. As we operate a childcare service governed by the Education and Care National Law and Regulations, we can only operate our services within Educator to child ratios and licensed space. The more notice we have on bookings, the better able we are to staff the service to meet your needs.

It is easy to make and manage your bookings 24/7 through our parent portal. Simply log onto pp.campaustralia.com.au.

Alternatively, you can call our friendly Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343. The team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – Except National Public Holidays.

Safe • Meaningful • Innovative • Leadership • Education

1300 105 343 www.campaustralia.com.au

The fun of OSHC doesn’t stop at the end of term – we have holiday programs across the country.

With carefully designed programs that cater for primary school children of all ages, your children will be asking to come back for more! Some of the activities we have planned include games, arts & crafts, sport, excursions, cooking, coding and more.

To attend any of our Holiday Clubs your child doesn’t need to be a student at the school where we operate, just visit our website to find a program near you.

Child Care Subsidy Did you know you can reduce the cost of care with a Government subsidy?

We strongly recommend you apply for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to determine whether you’re eligible. Your eligibility for the subsidy is determined by:

• Your family’s annual adjusted taxable income

• An activity test • The type of childcare service To find out if you are eligible, simply log into MyGov and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment.



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Camp Australia (continued)Don’t miss out on holiday fun with Camp Australia’s Holiday Club! Book now on www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs

Fair Play Vouchers

The Qld government provides vouchers for children to participate in sport and active recreation activities. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child to use for membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per calendar year.Key dates • 6 July 2020: New round applications open• 7 October 2020: Applications close• 11 November 2020: Vouchers expire and must have been presented to an activity provider• 25 November 2020: Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providersCheck if your child is eligible You can apply if your child:• is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application• did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year• holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession

Card with the child’s name on it.If you aren’t eligible If you are experiencing financial hardship but don’t meet the eligibility criteria, you can seek to apply through a registered referral agent.



http://www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs

https://recreation.npsr.qld.gov.au/club-locator/

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/health-care-card

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/pensioner-concession-card

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/pensioner-concession-card

https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/referral/register

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Emergency Relief Information

Ph: 07 3826 1500 Email: [email protected] Feedback line: 07 3826 1596 PO Box 727 Woodridge Qld 4114 www.yfs.org.au

Agency Contact details Office hours Type of help available Area of service Conditions

YFS Ltd 376 Kingston Road SLACKS CREEK Phone 3826 1500

Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

• Housing information and assistance • Financial assistance: rent arrears (Form

11 & Form 12; unable to assist with Department of Housing properties)

Logan and Beaudesert area

• Cannot provide from Jimboomba office – Slacks Creek only

YFS Ltd Bill Support Phone 3826 1500 Monday – Yarrabilba Wednesday – Jimboomba 8.30am – 4.30pm

• Bills support Yarrabilba and Jimboomba

• By appointment only

Able Australia 19-33 South Street JIMBOOMBA Phone 5547 8077

Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 3pm

• Free bread, fruit and veg available at all times

• Free food parcels • Secondhand shop: clothes • Telstra vouchers – when available • Prescriptions

Logan Village, Browns Plains, Beaudesert Shire, Greenbank, Rathdowney, Mt Tambourine

• Concession/Pension card necessary

• By appointment

ADRA Community Centre

31 Station Road WOODRIDGE Phone 3290 3011

Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 3.30pm Friday: 9.00am – 2pm

• Free food parcels • Food parcels $5 to $25 • Secondhand shop, clothing, furniture • Financial assistance by appointment

only: rent arrears, prescriptions, fuel vouchers

• Telstra vouchers (when available)

Logan area • Concession card and photo ID must be provided

Anglicare (St Marks Church)

41 Winnetts Road DAISY HILL Phone 3808 2696

Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 12.00 noon Appointments: Tuesday & Thursday (for financial assistance)

• Free food parcels • Telstra vouchers (when available) • Baby bundles • DV bundles (crockery & linen) • Financial assistance by appointment

only: utility bills, rent arrears, prescriptions

Logan area

Anglicare (Underwood) 2906 Logan Road UNDERWOOD Phone 1300 114 397

Tuesday: 9.00am – 12 .00noon

• Food vouchers Logan and surrounds • Drop in service • No appointments

Beaucare 44 Tina Street BEAUDESERT Phone 5541 4216

Monday & Thursday: 9.00am – 3.00pm

• Food vouchers • Fuel • Prescriptions • Go cards

Beaudesert and Scenic Rim

• By appointment



Beenleigh Catholic Care and Concern

70 Torbruk Street BEENLEIGH Phone 3807 4125

Thursday: 9.00am – 12.00 noon Drop in service

• Food • Rent • Petrol vouchers • Financial assistance provided case by

case

Beenleigh, Bethania, Holmview, Mt Tambourine, Logan Village, Jacobs Well, Pimpama

• Drop in service

Beenleigh Uniting Church Emergency Relief

32-50 Mt Warren Boulevard MT WARREN PARK Phone 3807 5969

Tuesday: 9.00am – 11.30am

• Food hampers • Food vouchers • Medication • Fuel vouchers

Beenleigh area incl Holmview, Edens Landing and Bethania

• ID needed

Crestmead Emergency Relief

Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet Street CRESTMEAD Phone 3826 1500

Thursday 10.00am – 11.30am

• Fuel vouchers – when available • Food vouchers – when available

Crestmead, Marsden, Chambers Flat, Boronia Heights, Regents Park, Browns Plains, Heritage Park, Hillcrest, Loganlea, Logan Reserve, North Maclean, Greenbank, Waterford areas

• Appointment only – call Thursday from 8.30am to make an appointment

Centrocare 178 Main Street BEENLEIGH Phone 1300 558 826


• Fresh food parcels $20 • Secondhand clothing

All areas

Community Care Beenleigh Districts Inc.

Shop 3, 53 York Street BEENLEIGH Phone 3807 7355


• NILS - No Interest Loans (white goods, furniture, car repairs)

• NOTE: NILS is still operational- all activities are via remote access only. No face to face appointments accepted.

Beenleigh to Waterford, Coomera, Oxenford, Pimpama areas

• Must have resided in Beenleigh area for 3 months or longer

• Must provide current lease, ID, 2 quotes, bank statements, Centrelink income statement

Eagleby Community Association

8-16 Cowper Avenue EAGLEBY Phone 3807 3833

Note: Service model may have changed

Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 11.00am

• Food vouchers • Financial assistance by appointment

only: rent arrears, electricity, gas, phone, prescriptions

Eagleby area only • Concession card or photo ID necessary

Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre (Wesley Mission)

94-112 Fryar Road EAGLEBY Phone 3151 6127

• Food vouchers; medication; bills payment

• Eagleby residents only • Evidence of hardship • Phone assessment

required Family and Kids Care Foundation

254 Jacaranda Avenue KINGSTON Phone 3808 5288


• Food parcels $80 (enough for a family of 6-7 for 1 week.)

• Housing support available • Telstra vouchers (home phones only)

All areas • Income statement



Hope Centre Cnr of Kingston and Queens Road LOGAN CENTRAL Phone 3412 6400

Note hours have changed to Monday only 11am – 1pm

• Free food parcels (appointment only) • Second Bite (fruit and veggies – drop-in

service)

Logan area • Appointment required • Proof of income and ID

required Kingston East Neighbourhood Group

177 Meakin Road SLACKS CREEK Phone 3808 1684

Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am – 12.30pm appointments; food parcels at other times

• Free food parcels (when available) • By appointment: food vouchers,

financial assistance (gas, electricity bills, rent arrears, etc.)

Kingston, Loganlea, Meadowbrook, Slacks Creek, Tanah Merah and Woodridge areas for financial assistance

• Call Tuesday 9:00am for appointment

• Photo ID necessary

Lighthouse Loganholme

19 Monte-Khoury Drive LOGANHOLME Phone 3806 0639

Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am – 12.00 noon

• Food trolley $25 • Discounted supermarket items • Secondhand shop: clothing, furniture,

toys

Logan area

Lighthouse Hillcrest

Shop 3/20 Central Court HILLCREST Phone 3800 8200


• Food trolley $25 • Discounted supermarket items • Secondhand shop: clothing, furniture,

toys

Logan area

Loaves & Fishes 26 Monte Street SLACKS CREEK Phone 3808 5713


• Discounted supermarket items • $55 Food Parcels (2 Trolley loads)

Logan area • Basic Cards & EFPOS accepted

Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre

53-57 Cinderella Drive SPRINGWOOD Phone 3808 4529

Monday to Wednesday: 9.00am – 11.00am

• Food vouchers – when available • Free food parcels • Telstra vouchers – when available • Petrol vouchers – when available • Rent – Real Estate only with Form 11 or

a Form 12 • Overdue Utility bills – electricity or gas • Pharmacy • Rent contributions • No Interest Loans (white goods,

electrical, furniture) • Step Up Loans (matched savings scheme) • Go Cards

Rochedale South, Springwood, Daisy Hill, Shailer Park, Kimberley Park, Loganholme, Cornubia, Carbrook, Eagleby, Slacks Creek, Underwood, Tanah Merah, Loganlea, Slacks Creek, Woodridge, Logan Central, Kingston, Marsden, Crestmead. Other Logan suburbs if need identified.

• Photo and Centrelink ID for financial assistance; ID for food

Loganlea Community Centre

28-32 Timms Street LOGANLEA Phone 3805 8260

Tuesday: 9.00am – 11.00am

• Food parcels – $5.00 Logan area

Salvation Army Phone Service Only Phone 1300 371 288

Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm for phone appts Mission Centre card collection Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 12noon

• Universal gift cards All areas • Phone assessment • Pickup at Mission

Centre, Station Rd Woodridge or via email



St Marks Anglican Social Services

41a Winnetts Road DAILY HILL Phone 3808 2696

Thursday: 9am – 12 noon

• Free food parcels and food vouchers • Baby bundles • DV bundles (crockery & linen) • Financial assistance by appointment

only: utility bills, rent arrears, prescriptions

Logan area • ID required

St Mary’s Care & Concern

6-12 Peterson Street BEAUDESERT Phone 3324 3700

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

• Food/Fuel vouchers • Fuel and pharmacy

Beaudesert and surrounds

• ID required • Require all clients to

bring a up to date Income Statement

St Vincent de Paul Beenleigh

70 Torbruk Street BEENLEIGH Phone 3287 3334

Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

• Free food voucher only Beenleigh & surrounds (Pimpama, Ormeau, Yatala, Beenleigh, Eagleby, Waterford West)

• No referral necessary • Concession card

necessary

St Vincent de Paul Logan/Gold Coast

Phone Service Only Phone 5561 4702 or 1800 846 643 or online http://qld.vinnies.org.au/vinnies-help

Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm Online 24 hours

• Food vouchers • Food hampers • Fuel vouchers • Furniture & clothing • Financial assistance – bills and rent • In home assessments/delivery

Logan and Gold Coast

Tribe of Judah 101 Park Road SLACKS CREEK Phone 3290 3610

Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 5.30pm Saturday: 7.30am – 5.00pm Sunday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

• Food parcels $50 • $30 food hamper

Logan area

Twin Rivers Community Centre

104 Riverhills Road EAGLEBY Phone 3382 4000 Appointments required

Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 2.30pm

• Food co-op shop – open to general public

• Food parcels • Food vouchers • Scripts for medication • Bills payment and rent contributions

Logan area Logan and Beaudesert area

• Centrelink Income Statement

• Income evidence

Upper Room Crisis Centre

10-14 Estramina Road REGENTS PARK Phone 3800 0037

Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30am – 12:30pm

• Free food parcels • Telstra vouchers • Clothing (when available) • Bread (Thursday mornings)

Logan area • Appointment only



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