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8 November 2017

L I N K S

Principal’s Paragraph

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members, Lest we forget – Let us remember On Friday, 10 November Bohlevale SS students will commemorate Remembrance Day through two special assemblies. P-2 students will be in the Library CPA and Year 3-6 students in the Hall. Both assemblies will be conducted simultaneously from 10:45am. Parents and community members are most welcome to attend. Poppy safety pin badges will be available for sale through the cash window from Monday, 6 November for the cost of $1. Students are welcome to wear these on Friday for our Remembrance Day assemblies.

Our first break will be held from 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 am to accommodate these arrangements. Hall Extension Construction on our hall extension is scheduled to commence on Monday 20 November. The hall will be extended at both ends to include full size Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton courts, a stage, classroom, storage rooms and two additional office spaces. We anticipate that construction will continue until early May 2018. We will be unable to access the hall during construction and alternative arrangements will be made for school assemblies and ceremonies. Please note that the hall carpark will not be available for parking during the construction period. The builders also have permission to use part of the vacant allotment adjacent to the school hall. The hall will be fenced off from the 20th November and we appreciate the support of parents in reiterating to children the importance of staying away from the construction zone. School routines We appreciate the assistance of parents and families in enforcing the following expectations with students:

• Wearing of complete school uniform • Arrival at school prior to 8:30 a.m. so that students are in their classroom for an 8:30 a.m. start • Not bringing toys or collector cards to school

Parents and caregivers are reminded that before 8:20a.m. students are to sit in their covered play area as part of Morning Read arrangements. This includes children who are being supervised by their parents. They are not to sit outside classrooms or play on playground equipment. In the afternoons we ask that parents waiting outside classrooms do so quietly and that they manage the behaviour of small children to ensure that students are not distracted from their learning.

Bohlevale School Road Bohle Q. 4818

Phone 07-47293555

Fax 07-47293500 Email admin@bohlevaless.eq.edu.au Website www.bohlevaless.eq.edu.au

Instrumental Music Performance and Recruitment Driv e

When: Monday 13th November, 4:15p.m. – 5:00p.m.

Students performing will need to be at school by 4: 00pm to help set up.

Where: School Hall, Bohlevale State School

Students from the Band and String Ensembles will perform for their parents and showcase the instruments we use at Bohlevale State School to any new or interested parents and students.

If your child will be in Year 3 – 6 in 2018 and wishes to learn the Violin or Cello, or your child is in Year 4-6 and wishes to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument you are invited to attend.

Parents will learn about the Instrumental Music program and the process for selection and recruitment for 2018 as well as the expenses to be incurred once your child is a member of the program.

It is important to note that the Department of Education and Training provides these lessons free of charge until the end of high school.

For the program to grow within our school and the Instrumental Music program to continue, parents are required to purchase/ hire an instrument for their child’s use after the first year. Some choose to purchase the instrument upfront.

If you are unable to attend this information night please contact the school office.

Enrolments 2018 We are now accepting enrolments for 2018 for students in Prep to Year 6. Children born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013 are eligible to enrol in Prep in 2018. Appointments can be made by phoning the school on 47 293 555. Please note that your student’s birth certificate must be sighted by school staff as part of the enrolment process and proof of residency in the school’s enrolment catchment area must also be provided. Current proof of residency at the address indicated can be provided by way of one of each of the following: • One primary source – a current lease agreement, or rates notice, or unconditional sale agreement, and • One secondary source – a utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas) showing this same address and parent/legal guardian’s name Catchment areas for all Queensland state schools are available online from the EdMap website: http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/ 2018 Prep Enrolment and Parent Information Sessions are as follows: Tuesday, 14 November, 2017 (2:45pm) Change to school Enrolment Management Plan (EMP) Bohlevale State School has an Enrolment Management Plan (EMP) which outlines how the school manages enrolments. The current EMP is available on our website. Parents and caregivers can ascertain their eligibility for enrolling children at Bohlevale State School by visiting the edMap site. With the opening of North Shore State School in 2018 our catchment will change. All Prep-Year 5 students actively enrolled at Bohlevale SS at the end of 2017 are eligible to continue their enrolment at Bohlevale State School in 2018 regardless of which school catchment they live in. Furthermore, primary school aged siblings of children actively enrolled at Bohlevale SS in 2018 are also eligible to enrol at Bohlevale SS regardless of their residential address. This means, for example, that if you live in the North Shore State School catchment and have a child who will be continuing at Bohlevale in 2018 and you also have a child who will be starting Prep in 2018 he/she is eligible to enrol at Bohlevale State School in 2018.

Parents living in the North Shore State School catchment may also decide to transfer their primary school aged children to the new school. We ask that if this is your intention that you let the school office know at your earliest convenience. Please note that if a BSS student who does not live in the Bohlevale SS catchment transfers to North Shore State School (or any other school) in 2018 he/she will not be able to transfer back to Bohlevale SS unless he/she lives in the Bohlevale SS catchment. Please feel free to contact the principal on the.principal@bohlevaless.eq.edu.au should you require any information about enrolment catchments or processes.

Is your Prep-Year 5 student transferring to another school in 2018? We will shortly be starting the process of organising class composition for 2018. We would appreciate early notice if your child, or children, will be transferring to another school in 2018. Please complete the tear-off slip at the bottom of this page and return it to the school office at your earliest convenience. 2018 change of school advice for students in Prep – Year 5 Please return this form to school office if relevant. �…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Please be advised that my child/children, listed in the table below will not be attending Bohlevale State School in 2018. Student Name 2017 Class Intended School - 2018

Parent Signature: _____________________

REMINDER: Get your child ‘ready for Prep in 2018’ FINAL 2018 Prep Enrolment and Parent Information Se ssions are as follows: Tuesday, 14 November, 2017 (2:45pm) Resource Centre Meeting Room Thursday, 30 November, 2017 (8:45am) Resource Centre Meeting Room After Thursday, 30 November, enrolments will need to be carried over to Monday, 15 January,2018. Come on in and get your child’s place in Prep sorted!

Transition to High School On Wednesday 29 November all current Year 6 students enrolled in a Townsville secondary school for 2018 will be involved in a transition to high school program. Students need to be enrolled at the school before attending on the day. If you are not enrolled you will not be able to attend one of these transition days.

Swimming Swimming will commence on Thursday 16th November (Week 7) and will run for 7 consecutive days, finishing on Friday 24 th November (Week 8). Each class will have 7 lessons at the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre and will be transported to the pool by Detour Coaches. Below is the swimming timetable for the 7-day block.

LESSON START TIME CLASSESS

9:00 A.M. EPV 9:35 A.M. EPR, MPF 10:10 A.M. EPS, EPN, EPM 10:45 A.M. EPB, EPG, EPW 11:20 A.M. EPE, EPH, EPI 11:55 A.M. EPA, EPD, EPF 12:30 P.M. EPJ, EPK, EPL 1:05 P.M. EPO, EPP, EPQ 1:40 P.M. EPC, EPT, EPU

Parents should ensure all belongings are labelled with their child’s name and class, as students will be changing at school. Below is some additional information:

Clothing • A towel, togs, swim bag and sunscreen • A swim shirt is advised – sun safe swim shirts are preferred. Appropriate

sized sun safe shirts should be worn to ensure movement in the water is not restricted.

Hygiene • Students suffering from any kind of infection, or from sores and skin complaints will be excluded from lessons

• Students with long hair should tie it back or wear a cap • Jewellery should not be worn

Boarding the bus

• Students only require their towel, goggles, swim bag and thongs to board the bus. All other belongings will be left at school.

Non participants

• Students NOT swimming are still expected to attend school, these students will be supervised and will continue with their learning at school.

Students swimming in the morning session are encouraged to wear their swimmers under their school uniform to minimise time needed for changing.

Junior Secondary Transition Days Destination Secondary School Year 6 (2017) moving into Year 7 (2018) Northern Beaches State High School Wednesday 29 November Kirwan State High School Wednesday 29 November Pimlico State High School Wednesday 29 November Townsville State High School Wednesday 29 November

Wellbeing and Student Engagement Update

Remembrance Day Displays for Jezzine Barracks Thank you to students and classes who submitted entries for the Jezzine Military Museum display honouring ‘Remembrance Day’. Below is the list of successful students. They are invited to attend presentations on the 12 December at 1pm at the Jezzine Barracks Army Museum to receive their prizes. Gabriel (1st – Art Individual Junior Primary) Zane (2nd – Art Individual Junior Primary) Riley (1st – Art Individual Lower Primary) Lillie (2nd – Art Individual Lower Primary) Alydia (1st – Art Individual Middle Primary) Monique (1st -Report- Lower Primary) Phoebe (1st -Report- Middle Primary) Darcy (2nd-Report- Middle Primary) If students cannot make the presentation on Sunday I will be there and collect any unclaimed prizes. Winners will be announced on assemblies. DASH Next Wednesday 15th November will be the last day for DASH this year. We will conclude by joining in with our Community BBQ. All DASH students will receive an invitation this Wednesday and we look forward to parents coming along, sharing a sausage sandwich and celebrating community partnerships. Northshore Community Hub Several weeks ago the Townsville City Council held a student workshop to provide users of the Northshore Community Hub the opportunity to work with Council's Project Team to further refine the proposed design and provide detailed input. Several of our students attended and their ideas were well received. This week the council has asked for a school representative to attend a similar meeting and I look forward to being involved in the development of this community facility. If you have any suggestions please contact me through the school office. Healthy Food Healthy Mind It has come to our attention that many students are bringing copious amounts of lollies to school and consuming frozen soft drinks on their way to school. Please consider the effect these products have on young developing minds and a student’s ability to concentrate. Ann-Marie Giesen HOD Wellbeing and Student Engagement agies5@eq.edu.au

Bohlevale Bumblebees are buzzing!

Bohlevale State School is proud to be partnering with Playgroup Queensland to offer our school

community the opportunity to be involved in our ‘Bohlevale State School Playgroup – Bohlevale

Bumblebees’

We commenced on Tuesday, 10 October and lots of fun was had by both parents and children alike. A

very big thank-you to Miss Collin and Miss Duggan for their organisation and facilitation of the session.

We still have some places available if you are interested in joining us!

Details at a glance……

Location: Early Childhood Development Program Room – Modular 4 – Bohlevale State School

Day: Tuesdays weekly in Term 4, 2017

Time: 8:45am-11:00am

Facilitator: Prep teacher, Miss Jess Collin, will assist parents in facilitating their child’s play

Target Audience: 3-5 year old children living in the Bohlevale SS enrolment catchment/siblings who have

an intention to transition to Bohlevale SS in future years. Younger siblings of 3-5 year old children

attending Playgroup are also most welcome to attend with parents/caregivers

What will Playgroup involve? Each week will be different!! Children will engage in such fun experiences as

imaginative play, dress-ups, outdoor activities, indoor craft, painting, games, shared book reading and

songs

What to bring: a healthy morning tea snack for your child, bucket hat and water bottle. Tea, coffee and

biscuits will be available for caregivers. We will provide sunscreen for outdoor play.

Cost: nil

We are looking forward to meeting your little ‘bumblebee’ and enjoying some fun together!

The ‘Super attending’ classes for Week 5 are: (base d on full day absences) EPW – 98.00% EPU – 95.85% MPG – 96.35% Congratulations to all of these classes.

Year 6 Graduation Reminder

Don’t forget $10 (in cash) to be paid by 9a.m. this Friday 10 th November . No late monies will be accepted. In addition, if you wish to participate in the fun photo booth, permission notes need to be returned. If you are only attending the ceremony and then going home, can you also let us know?

DATE CLAIMERS AND END OF YEAR ARRANGEMENTS Year 6 Students

Graduation and Celebratory Dinner and Disco Thursday 16 November 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Program of events Year 6 Movie/Riverway Excursion Thursday 7 December The Movie and Riverway Excursion is open to all Year 6 students. The cost of this excursion will be $22. This will include transport and the movie (to be advised). Further information and permission notes have been provided to students. Please note: Students who do not consistently demonstrate safe, responsible and successful behaviour may be declined permission to participate in these events at the discretion of the principal. Student Leader Positions – 2018 2018 School Captain Nominee Speeches

Next Tuesday 14 th November , the Year 5 students who have been nominated and short listed for the 2018 School Captain positions will be delivering their speeches to the Year 5 cohort. These will commence at 9:00 a.m. in the Resource Room , next to the Library. Parents are more than welcome to come and offer support for your child. Directly after the speeches, all Year 5 students will be casting their vote for all 2018 Student Leader positions. These, along with staff votes, will be counted and ready for announcement at the Gold and Silver Awards in Week 10. I would like to take this time to wish all students who have been shortlisted for any Student Leader position luck, and thank all parents and staff for your support of our future leaders.

Voting Voting will occur immediately after speeches on Election Day. Election Day will be held Tuesday 14th of November 2017. Announcements The 2018 School Captains will be announced at the Gold and Silver Awards in Term 4, 2017. The Induction Ceremony will then be held during a scheduled assembly time early 2018. If you have any further questions, please speak to your child’s teacher. We have strongly encouraged students to work closely with their teacher during this process.

Family Photos 5:00 -5:30

Graduation Ceremony 5:30-6:30

Student dinner 6.45 to 7.30

Disco 7.30 to 8.30

WHEN: Monday 6th to Friday 10th November

WHERE: Resource Centre

TIME: 2nd Break (after eating time) each day 2.30 – 3.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.00 – 8.30am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

PLEASE NOTE: BOOKFAIR IS NOT OPEN WEDNESDAY AFTERNO ON DUE TO DASH BEING HELD. Flyers will be sent home this week.

All sales benefit the school, so come and have a look at some great books.

THERE ARE NO EFTPOS/CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABL E.

CASH OR PAYMENT ON-LINE ONLY. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR ON-LINE PAYMENT RE CEIPT TO COLLECT BOOKS.

School Banking

The last day for school banking for 2017 will be Tuesday 28 November and will recommence the second week of 2018 (30/01/18).

If you would like to open a school banking account, please see the Bohlevale office staff for an application pack.

DSTA News

Time is absolutely flying by, we have 4 weeks to go until the end of the year!

For a lot of us this means moving on to a new posting location! This year it includes my family, we are off to Sydney. This means as of the end of term I will no longer be Bohlevale SS DSTA, which is sad because I have got to meet some of the most amazing families and the kids are just my world. If I could make their day just a little bit sunshiny just from a visit or a quick hello then my day was complete.

Thank you for making me feel so welcome at your school, it has been an amazing experience.

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Geckos morning tea please, if you have a friend you would like to bring along just let me know when you RSVP. Remember if you don’t have a base pass we can organise your entry onto Lavarack Barracks.

If you need a chat or some help with DCO, Family Helpline or VVCS information you are welcome to come see me, I am at the school from 8:30-2:30 Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Morning Tea Schedule Term 4

Monday 20th

November SAKG

BLOCK

Morning tea at Geckos Family Centre

Lavarack Barracks

Monday 4th

December SAKG

BLOCK

End of year, congratulations you made it!

Now let’s eat chocolate cake

Keep Smiling

Cherie Malone DSTA

DSTA Parents and Carers Morning tea

I would like to invite you to our informal

Morning Tea

This will be held Monday 20th

of November

at Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks

From 9:30 – 11:30

Morning Tea will be provided

Kids are welcome, there is plenty of area

to play

Please RSVP to Cherie by Monday 13th

November via email; cmalo53@eq.edu.au

If you do not have a base pass please let us

know so we can organise your entry onto

Lavarack Barracks

Some useful numbers to remember: Need Support, advice or connection with you or local community? Call the all-hours Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608 or www.defence.gov.au/dco Facebook search ‘Defence Community Organisation’ Support and Information for Defence and Families, National Welfare Coordination Centre 1800 801 026 – 24 HOUR SERVICE Phone: +61 2 6127 1812 – www.defence.gov.au/nwcc/ PMKeyS Number required VVCS – 1800 011 046

Chappy Chat

Welcome to Week Six as we begin the downhill slope to the end of 2017! As the weeks have progressed, I have learned how stressful these last few weeks of the year can be for teachers, parents and students.

Today I’d like to express my gratitude for the parents and carers of our precious students. As a working mother of 5 busy kids I’m very familiar with end of year chaos – and yet it always catches me by surprise. Suddenly, my children seem to get into more arguments at school and with each other, homework and final assessments demand my attention, lunchboxes always need to be filled and uniforms washed and ready (I confess that I have completely given up on finding matching socks in the morning and I really don’t care if their lunchbox is gluten free or organic anymore!).

As the humidity rises, our tempers can flare, our tolerance dips and the countdown to end-of-term seems a long way away. If you feel like this then you’re not alone, so take a breath and reach out for help if you need it. Talk to friends, a counsellor or other support person if you’re not coping, and be aware that stress may affect your mood and actions. If you feel like raising your voice, take 5 deep breaths first and always walk away if you are too upset to calm down - time out isn’t just for kids! Be kind to yourself this silly season – you’re important too!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

Chappy

DATES TO REMEMBER

November 6-10 November Book Fair 10 November Christmas Disco 13 November Instrumental Music performance /Recruitment drive 14 November Prep Enrolment and Parent Information Session 14 November 2018 School Captain speeches 9:00a.m. – Resource Centre 16,20,21,22,23,24 November

Swimming lessons – Prep –Year 3

15 November Last DASH / Community BBQ 16 November Year 6 Graduation and Celebratory Dinner and Disco 17 November Free Dress Day – bring a grocery item for Xmas hamper 20 November P&C Meeting – Staffroom (6:30pm) 21 November BYOD – Information and Retailer Display Evening 24 November Volunteers morning tea 29 November Junior into Secondary Transition Day – Year 6 students 30 November Enrolment and Parent Information Session

December 4 December Silver and Gold Awards 7 December Year 6 Movie / Riverway Excursion 8 December Last day of school for 2017

January 22 January First day of school for 2018

Bohlevale State School acknowledges that our school is on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people. We pay our

respects to Elders past, present and future.

Christmas Party Disco

Friday 10th November 2017

Prep – Year 6

6pm till 8pm

In the Bohlevale State School hall

Pre-sold tickets only - $4 each

(Available from the Tuckshop before school each day or Online

through FlexiSchools)

**Glow products for sale, Glitter Hairspray, Face Painting and More**

***Exciting festive snacks available at the canteen***

****Games, Prizes and DJ Entertainment****