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Learn for Life Craigslea State School

Office 3350 8777

Absence 3350 8766

Sensitivity Unit 3350 8717

OSHC 3256 3688

Email [email protected]

Website www.craigsless.eq.edu.au

P&C [email protected]

2018

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

SENIOR ASSEMBLY

Tuesday 13 March2018

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Tuesday 20 March 2018

Our Values

L earning

I ndividuals F riendship

E nvironments

Our Rules

Be a Learner Be Independent

Be a Friend Be Safe in all Environments

Principal & Deputy Posts

Calendar of Events

Awards

Classroom Capers

Music & PE News

Community News

CRAIGSLEA L.I.F.E

CODING AND ROBOTICS

WITH MRS. JONES


REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE

Absences:

Please phone our

Absence Line before 9.30am — 3350 8766 or email your

teacher

(email addresses can be found on our

website)

Late Arrivals:

Students who arrive without a parent/carer to sign them in will receive an ‘Unexplained’ absence on their report card

Payments:

Our Cashier window opens at 8am and closes at 2:15pm when we complete banking

Uniform/Book Shop: is open on

Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am - 9:30am Online ordering now available - register at http://school-shoponline.net.au/craigsleass/index.aspx

P&C Meetings are

held on the second Monday of the month at 7pm

L earning

I ndividuals F riendship

E nvironment

Principal Post

Dear Parents/Carers,

On Friday March 16, our school will celebrate the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. Our Student Council have planned a number of activities to mark this day. If there’s one thing all of our schools could use (and really the world) is more kindness. Consider what might happen if we asked our children “Tell me something kind you did today.” Not all kids are going to get a perfect report card and not all kids are going to excel in sports, music etcetera. So why not spend more time raising good people? The five reasons why asking this question might be helpful and important for school age kids are:

1. It makes for a positive way to discuss the day.

2. It helps children comfortably discuss times when people are unkind.

3. Sometimes it helps adults explain to children what they think is the right or kind thing can be the wrong thing.

4. It can help them plan for a better “next day”

5. Making kids good people is going to make them more successful than anything else.

Raising kind people is harder today because young people are exposed to social media and its realities at a young age. Children no longer leave the playground and forget, as they run the risk of being reminded of any issues experienced during the day on social media when they return home. This makes it more important to focus on kindness at home and at school.

Source: “The One Question I always ask my kids after school.” By Courtney Byrne.

IPad Tips and Tricks

A small band of parents braved the terrible weather on Tuesday

night to attend a helpful presentation from our Yr 6 classroom

teacher Amanda Dossetto and Lead Teacher Innovation Alison

Jones. These teachers shared with parents some great hints on

supporting the appropriate use of their child’s IPad at home.

Sincere thanks to these teachers for giving up precious family

time to work with our parents.

http://schoolshoponline.net.au/craigsleass/index.aspx





School Council Voting

We have had five excellent nominees for the three positions on our School Council. The profiles of each of the nominees are below:

1. Sonja March: My name is Sonja March and with my husband, have one daughter currently in Grade 2 at Craigslea State School. I have lived in Chermside West for the past 15 years becoming more connected to the school since my daughter started Prep. I work as an Associate Professor in Psychology at The University of Southern Queensland training students and researching ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.

2. Teresa Muirhead: I am married with 2 daughters, Charlize in year 3 and Samara in Prep at CSS.

I am the Finance and Business Manager for Gymnastics Queensland, a role that I have held for 17 years and that has progressed my skills in the following areas, and that will assist my contribution in holding a position on the school council:

Management of the organisation’s finances – currently $4Million

annual turnover;

Strong governance principles through role as Company

Secretary to the Board of Management;

Leader in communicating with all Stakeholders (State and Local

Government, sport officials, affiliated clubs, member athletes

and participants;

Extensive knowledge in developing, producing and operating

within the realms of a Strategic Plan

Vast experience in writing grant applications, government funding submissions and acquittals

3. Katrine Stevens: I am Anjelita's mum first and first most. I am

very passionate about contributing to the enrichment of our children's education and development. .I strongly believe that the early years of our children are pivotal for their future success personally, socially, and professionally. I am a qualified counsellor and am currently further developing my professional practice by studding Behavioural Science and Social Work.

4. Brian Stumer: Brian is the father of four children in Year 2 and Year 4 and Year 8 and 12 at Craigslea State High School. Brian is a Science and Chemistry teacher at Craigslea State High School. As a long-time member of the Craigslea parent and educational community, he is keen to contribute to the strategic direction of the primary school as well as provide feedback utilising his areas of expertise.

5. Susan Turner: Susan is a mum to three Craigslea students. Two attend Craigslea State School (Year 4 & 5) and one in their final year at Craigslea State High School. Susan has taken a keen interest in her children’s school life having in the past volunteered her time for reading and various events at the school. Susan also holds a senior position as a Director in a large ($2.7b) public sector organisation where she specialises in managing a talented team responsible for the delivery of IT system solutions and applications, corporate and commercial analysis and management reporting. Susan has expertise in finance, operations, performance and HR management as well as project management (Prince 2, Lean and Six Sigma). Susan oversees the delivery of business and operational plans and has led large procurement projects within a public sector environment. Previously Susan held senior positions with a number of Big 4 Chartered Accounting firms, was a group financial controller for an unlisted public company with overseas operations; before moving into Queensland public sector. In her spare time she enjoys supporting her local soccer club, spending quality time with her family and pets, cooking and growing bonsai.’


Principal Post cont.

Circumstances have meant that the final date of voting for school council has been extended until March 16. Firstly those who wish to submit a postal vote, must submit their vote with their name and the name of their preferred nominee or nominees in order of preference from 1 to 5 by email to the returning officer [email protected] or request a voting form to complete and submit at the school office. Voting forms with voters name identified, can also be mailed to Karen Rye, Craigslea State School, Hamilton Road, Chermside West Qld 4032. There is a voting form attached to this newsletter. There will also be an opportunity to vote on March 11 prior to the P and C meeting between 6.00 and 6.30pm in the P and C (OSH) room. The names of votes are recorded by the returning officer to ensure one person one vote. The content of these votes will remain confidential.

The functions of a school council are to:

monitor the school's strategic direction;

approve school plans and policies of a strategic nature, or other

documents affecting strategic matters including the annual

estimate of revenue and expenditure for the school;

monitor the implementation of the plans, policies and other

documents mentioned above; and

advise the school's principal about strategic matters.

a school council may not: interfere with management by the

school's principal of day-to-day operations of the school and its

curriculum

make operational decisions about the use of teaching or learning

resources at the school

make decisions about the individual teaching style used, or to be

used, at the school

make a decision that is contrary to law or a written policy of the

department

have control of funds

Have a good week,

Kathy

Principal

mailto:[email protected]


IMPORTANT! NEW PARKING CONDITIONS

on Hamilton Road from 23 March

DEPUTY POST

Loading zones 8:00 – 9:00 am drop off and 2:30 – 3:30 pm

pick up.

Bus zone from 8:30 – 3:30 pm. Long term parking permitted outside these hours.

HAMILTON ROAD LOADING ZONE – Drop and Go (passenger drop off and

pick-up)

This loading zone is accessed via Hamilton Road.

Parents and carers are only permitted to stop for up to two minutes

when they are dropping off and picking up students.

Motorists must stay with their vehicle at all times.

If students are not ready to be collected, motorists must leave the zone

and re-join the queue. To ensure students are ready to be collected,

motorists are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes after school has

been let out. If you sit in the zone longer than 2 minutes waiting for

your child, you are at risk of being fined.

Children and adults are to enter and leave the school grounds at the

flagpole gate (front pedestrian entrance to our school). Children can

wait on the grass along the fence at the drop off zones.

Where possible, loading zone supervisors will be around to ensure the

smooth and safe operation of the zone. Please see them as people

who are there to help keep traffic moving and your children safe. * If

you are looking for long term parking, see map #2 on our website.


We hear you when you say you receive helpful

feedback about your child’s learning so …

Please book your parent teacher interview

through the school online booking system. This

will be open to parents on Thursday 15 March.

This is an opportunity to hear what your child’s

teacher can report on your child’s progress to

date.

Positive Behaviour for Learning: Conflict

resolution using the Bridge Strategies

Help your child to become a resilient problem solver by talking and practising

their learning at home.

Remember: Behaviour is a Choice. Choose friendly response.

First: Calm Mind and Calm Body

Strategy #3 Share - Take Turns

Think of others

Be generous

Think of ways to play together

For these first three strategies, body language is important. The child needs

to calm first (if necessary) so that the body is relaxed.

Remember to advise your child that once the strategy has been implemented,

Let It Go!

‘Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong’ Mahatma Gandhi

Attendance

DEPUTY POST cont.

Strategy #1 Ask Them to STOP

Strategy #2 Ignore, Don’t React


Actions from General Meeting held 6/3/18

iPad Tips and Tricks session (6/3/18 6pm) will address online safety.

Values Education

Six Kinds of Best resources for assembly and to support teachers in

the classroom.

The ‘Six Kinds’ correlate with our school rules/expectations

Not to be taught as ‘Six Kinds of Best’ but using our LIFE language

Address on Assembly

Acknowledge Gotcha kids with a clap on assembly

Eating areas: intercom messages; expectations of behaviour

Oval: no games involving physical conduct unless with qualified coach

Bridge Builders doing a good job – ask students if a BB has helped

them

Picnic ‘rugs’ for eating areas to encourage social interaction

Behaviour data shared with year levels 2018 Action Plan completed

(Look for the PBL 2018 Action Plan on our website).

Have a good weekend

Narelle Green

Deputy Principal

DEPUTY POST cont.

Positivity breeds positivity. Making friendly

choices as listed on our poster benefits any


L.I.F.E AWARDS

These awards will be presented on the following as-

sembly's.

CLASS NAME REASON

PH Ryder T An enthusiastic learner actively participating in class activities.

PT Sharon B For demonstrating independence in many of her learning

tasks.

PB Noor A For displaying patience, thoughtfulness and kindness to

her classmates.

1G Isabella S For always trying her best, being well prepared and making respectful behaviour choices.

1H Vienna-Marie K

For being an independent learner who always tries her best and encourages and supports others in their learning.

1R Pearl M For demonstrating our Life Rule of Being Independent by

starting her tasks straight away and trying her best at all

times.

2O Taliyah T For being an active learner and trying her very best in all of her work. Well done Taliyah!

2JD Jace B For always doing his best and for being an enthusiastic participant in all areas of the curriculum.

2KD Simon H For always following the LIFE rules and demonstrating kindness in everything he does.

2SD Zac A Making an effort to get quickly started on learning tasks .

P—2 Junior Assembly

CLASS NAME REASON

3B Jonathan R for participating enthusiastically in his learning with a positive attitude and exhibiting a friendly, well-mannered personality to his classmates

3ZH Poppy M For being an enthusiastic learner who always

participates in class activities.

3H William K For being a learner by asking for help when required.

3C Esther R For modelling excellent focussed learning behaviours.

4JM Frazer B Congratulations on being an enthusiastic learner by demonstrating outstanding effort in all learning areas.

4W Ruby H For being an extraordinary student, exhibiting excellent

learning, independent and friendship qualities.

4B Joshua C For demonstrating persistence when faced with a challenging writing activity.

5H Emily K For always trying your best in class, encouraging and supporting others and not being afraid to attempt tasks that are challenging.

5J Talia F For following our classroom and life rules and setting a wonderful example for her peers.

5C Rebecca W For showing great leadership and for always demonstrating values of friendship, patience, kindness and tolerance towards everyone at Craigslea.

5/6S Hannah K For a great effort with homework and displaying a positive attitude to learning.

6D Marla A For demonstrating active learning across all areas of the curriculum.

6AD Zahra M For consistently demonstrating the skills of an active learner.

6M Hannah P For her consistent, dedicated efforts as a learner. Hannah is a quiet achiever who went above and beyond expectations with her Science Learning Log which investigated the States of Matter.

3—6 Senior Assembly

Learn for Life Craigslea State

Classroom Capers Class

PB This week the RSPCA are coming to visit Prep B. They will discuss the use of items

that pets need. Students will also explore the concept of animals having needs

similar to them.

PT Throughout the term Prep T has been deepening their understanding of the living world. Students have looked at their senses as a tools for discovery, the needs of living things and habitats. This week the RSPCA came to talk to the class about needs of pets and how they are similar to our own needs.

PH We have been learning about the needs of living things in Science. We are making interesting class books using our sight words.

1H We are improving our sentence writing and discussing how words (verbs, nouns and adjectives) describe characters in the stories we have been reading.

1R We have been learning about habitats of living things and how we can care for them. In English we are writing interesting sentences using nouns, verbs and adjectives.

1G Have you got the time? Come and ask us... we can help with o'clock times on analogue and digital clocks. We're almost experts knowing all about teen numbers too!

2SD This week we have been learning about compound sentences as well as continuing to read, read, read! In Maths we are adding two digit numbers using the split strategy.

2KD We have been doing lots of writing! We are getting better at writing sentences with interesting words and writing stories with a beginning, middle and end.

2JD We have been working on 2 digit addition and finding friendly pairs when adding strings of numbers. We are developing the skills of skimming and scanning to find information when reading such things as charts and posters.

2O This week we have been looking at the differences between handmade and factory made objects, and the materials used in each. In Maths we have been beginning to look at how to add 2 digit numbers, using partitioning. In English we have continued to write a range of narratives, and are beginning to use interesting words in our writing.

3B 3B has been working hard on the jump strategy and split strategy in addition and subtraction. We have also been completing some assessment in Maths. In Health, 3B has been studying individual strengths and how we can apply that to friendships.

3C As always we are busy learning in all areas of the curriculum. In week 8 we will be commencing our speaking presentations and we are all looking forward to hearing each other share.

3ZH 3ZH have been learning how to be a good friend in Health. In HASS we have been examining ways people participate in and contribute to their communities.

3H We have been persuasive writing detectives! We've been looking for persuasive language and devices in texts and learning how to use them in our own writing to give it extra "oomph!".

4W We are now reading 'Matilda', beginning to write a new chapter for 'The Twits' and investigating the significance of explorer James Cook.

4JM We have been learning about measurement, including length and time, as well as practicing our number facts and operations in Maths. Our robotics lessons have been lots of fun and we have been learning how to be cyber safe.

4B 4B are researching the life cycles and stages of endangered animals and endeavouring to become famous writers like Roald Dahl.

5H In 5H we have been using our "Chance" knowledge and applying it to an in-class investigation. The question involved: Is three player “Scissor, Paper, Rock fair?” Our groups have been hard at work finding evidence to support our answer. Our creative writing has continued, using our editing skills to make our stories even more effective and interesting! In Art and Science we have been creating lively bugs using our names, these are now on display in our classroom.

5J 5J have just finished creating some pretty interesting creatures in Science! We've used our knowledge of 'animal and plant adaptations' to create brand new creatures with our iPads for different environments. If you walk past our classroom you may also see some 'bugs' hanging up - our name bugs!

5C In Maths, we have been investigating whether a 3 player game of Rock Paper

Scissors is fair. In Science we are creating PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate

our knowledge about animal adaptations that aid survival in extreme environments.

5/6S In Maths we investigated platonic solids, created our own nets for shapes, explored the cross sections of play dough shapes and constructed 3D shapes using spaghetti and marshmallows. We even had to eat the marshmallows when we finished. Maths is such hard work!!

6AD This week the students started learning new maths concepts focusing on timetables and 24 hour time, continued reading and writing narratives, completed experiments on oxidation and analysed environmental diversity within Asia…plus lots more!!!

6D We have been applying our knowledge of a 'scientific fair test' in our solubility investigations. In Mathematics we are interpreting timetables for a bus or train and we are continuing to model short story writing techniques in preparation for our assessment in English.

6M The class are participating in group discussions and developing anti-bullying messages as they prepare for the "National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence" (NDA) on Friday the 16th of March. In the English unit, they are preparing to write their own short stories which engage the reader by building tension and resolving conflict.


MUSIC NEWS

Performance Choir and

Inclusive Choir

Both Choirs at Craigslea are underway with their weekly practise.

Well done to all of the over 100 students who have joined the choirs this year.

It warms my heart to hear you sing.

Easter Parade

All classes in Prep to Year 2 have been practising for the Easter Parade.

The parade will be held in our school hall on the 23rd of March.

All parents and carers are welcome.

You may even see the Easter Bunny.

P & C News

The Craigslea P&C invites all families in the school

community to a Sunday afternoon BBQ on the 18th of

March from 4pm to 6pm. Sausages, burgers, vegetarian

options and drinks will all be on sale on the day along

with a bar area for those so inclined. Play equipment for

the kids will be provided and it should be a great

afternoon for everyone. Please register your interest so

we can manage catering for the event to:

[email protected]


March

9 SENIOR LEADER MEETING 10.30AM

12 P&C AGM MEETING 7PM

13 SENIOR ASSEMBLY 2.15PM

16 TAKE A STAND—National Day Of Action against Bullying

and Violence 9AM

18 CRAIGSLEA COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 4PM

20 HARMONY DAY WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 2.15PM

22 CRAIGSLEA COMMENTS

23 CRAZY HAIR AND SOCK DAY—SHAVE FOR A CURE:

SECOND BREAK.

23 EASTER BONNET PARADE 9.30AM

26 SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING 5PM

27 SENIOR ASSEMBLY 2.15PM

29 LAST DAY TERM 1

Dates to Remember:

School Council News


Student Council News

CHOOSE KIND!

The Student Council has a new initiative for the month of March.

We are asking Craigslea students to Choose Kind and fill a Jar of

Kindness.

A special jar has been placed in the library and the challenge is to

fill it with raffle tickets, which individual students earn for their kind

deeds. We hope the jar will be full by the end of the month.

Also, don’t forget…

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

Friday 16 March.

Crazy Hair and Sock Day/Shave for a Cure

Friday 23 March.

For a gold coin donation, come to school wearing crazy hair and/or socks. Or have your hair colour sprayed for $2

Harmony Day

Dear Parents

Craigslea State School is an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate the vibrancy of different cultures. On Tuesday, March 20, we have a special Harmony Day assembly. The students are encouraged to wear traditional costumes to represent their culture.

Alternatively, the students can wear orange to display harmony and unity. This year, we would like to encourage the community members to participate in our Harmony Day performances. It could be in the form of traditional dancing, singing, playing musical instruments etc.

If interested, please contact Shelly Ahuja

[email protected] or Loan Dang [email protected] .

From Shelly Ahuja and Loan Dang




P&C NEWS

Congratulations to 5J Winners of the 5 cent

February challenge.

In total the school raised $1100!!

5J students enjoying their reward party.

The NDIS is rolling out across

Queensland

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the

new way of providing individualised

support for people with disability in Australia. The NDIS is

progressively rolling out across

Queensland and by 2020 it will be fully implemented. It is

estimated the NDIS will improve

the lives of 91,000 Queenslanders with disability, their

families and carers.

The NDIS will provide all eligible Australians, under age 65,

who have a permanent and

significant disability, with the reasonable and necessary

supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life.

Rollout of the NDIS - The NDIS is being introduced by

region in Queensland. This means that in some parts of the state

the NDIS is already available, while in others it has yet to begin.

If you are currently receiving support through the Queensland

Government (for example you are a state disability client) you will

move to the NDIS as it becomes available in your region.

Your existing supports will continue until you are covered by the

NDIS.

From 1 July 2018 the NDIS will become available in the following

regions in Queensland:

Brisbane;

Logan and Redlands;

Fraser Coast, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg;

Gold Coast and Hinterland; and

Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Tablelands, Croydon, Etheridge, Cape

and Torres Strait Islanders

ndis.gov.au

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School News


School News cont.

Becoming an NDIS participant - To become an NDIS participant

a person must:

have a permanent disability significantly affecting their ability to

take part in everyday activities;

be aged less than 65 when they first enter the NDIS;

be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or a Protected

Special Category visa; and

live in Australia where the NDIS is available.

Participants can apply to enter the NDIS up to six months prior to

the Scheme rolling out in

their region by contacting the NDIS on 1800 800 110. If you are

already receiving disability

supports through the Queensland Government, the National

Disability Insurance Agency

(NDIA) will have your contact details, and will be in touch with you.

Access to the NDIS and readiness - The NDIA is working with

Early Childhood Early

Intervention (ECEI) and Local Area Coordinator (LAC) partners to

deliver the NDIS in local communities across Australia.

ECEI and LAC partners help participants navigate the NDIS and

connect them with other community services, where appropriate.

ECEI and LAC partners in the areas rolling out in 2018 are

expected to be announced prior to the start of the Scheme.

Supporting documentation - If you or your family member

has never used a Queensland

Government service, or if the NDIA asks for additional

information, you may need to seek

the services of your General Practitioner and/or other health

professionals, to provide the

necessary evidence to support your NDIS access request.

This may involve:

completing the Supporting Evidence section of the NDIS

Access Request Form;

Documenting that the person has or is likely to have

permanent disability;

and providing copies of reports or assessments relevant

to the diagnosis, outlining the extent of the functional

impact of the disability.

Further information - Events to help you understand the

NDIS are scheduled across the region. You can view these

at www.ndis.gov.au. Just click on the upcoming events tile.

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