KAWUNGAN COURIER Helping Each Other Achieve Excellence Issue 13 Thursday, 5th September 2019 2018

Kawungan State School Email: principal@kawunganss.eq.edu.au Grevillea Street Phone: 07 4197 9111 KAWUNGAN QLD 4655 Fax: 07 4197 9100

KEEPING IN TOUCH

The Read Bear Project

Earlier this week, all the Year 1 students received a hand-made Read Bear. The Read Bear is a reading buddy for each student when they participate in daily reading opportunities at home. The Read Bear initiative is a program supported by the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Red Cross and is

a fantastic way to improve reading habits, develop self-confidence and enhance language skills. A huge thank you to the Neighbourhood Centre and Red Cross for including our Kawungan students in this great initiative. Queensland Representatives! Congratulations to Tyrell Bradford on earning selection in the Queensland Track and Field Team to compete at the National Carnival in Darwin later this month. Tyrell will be competing in the 100m and 200m events. All the very best Tyrell, this is an outstanding achievement.

Late last month Harley Woodall and Owen Taylor

both represented Queensland at the National Hockey Championships in Bendigo. Both boys, despite being very cold, thoroughly enjoyed the experience and should be very proud of being

part of a Queensland Team that came 3rd at the championships. School Dental Van The School Dental Van will be arriving at Kawungan State School in Term 4. In preparation of their arrival, an expression of interest dental form has been issued to all students. Please complete this form and return it to the school office, ASAP. Please note: a parent or legal guardian will need to attend each initial appointment for their child. For any enquiries, please contact the School Dental Administration on (07) 4122 8861. Father’s Day

It was a busy time at school last week in the lead up to Father’s Day! The P&C once again provided a brilliant array of gifts for children to purchase for their Dads. A huge thank you to the

P&C for providing this service and for the excellent patronage that our families showed in supporting this initiative through donations and purchases. Last Thursday evening our Prep classes each put on a Father’s Day evening for Dads that was extremely well attended. It was great to see so many Dads having fun with their children in their classrooms. Prep Friday 13th September is 'Dress up As a Pirate Day' to celebrate the end of term. On the day, come along dressed as a pirate. This can be as simple as wearing free dress and having an eye patch. The children will participate in pirate games, songs and activities within their own classrooms. NAPLAN Reports Individual student NAPLAN reports have been sent home this week. These reports provide parents and

students with a brief summary of their individual results. As a school we will be looking at the overall results from NAPLAN and look to identify trends that might influence our teaching practices and strategic direction in the future. Upcoming Excursions Year 2 HASS - 'Impacts Of Technology Over Time' excursion to Hervey bay Historical Museum.

2K 2A 2U Thursday 12 September 2W 2N Friday 13 September

Bus departs KSS at 9am and returns to KSS at approximately 1:15 pm. What you need: drink bottle, morning tea in disposable bag.

Mark Jones PRINCIPAL

P & C NEWS

The Kawungan Lunchbox “Helping each other to achieve healthiness” EFTPOS available Open Tuesday – Friday from 8:15am .

We are still seeking volunteers. If you can help, or know of someone that may be interested, please pop in and see one of our lovely Lunchbox Ladies. Thank you in advance. The Uniform Shop Opening Times Mondays 8:30-9:30am and Fridays Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm. Father's Day Stall What an amazing couple of days we had at the Father's Day stall. We shut the doors by little lunch Friday as we were sold out! It was our most successful Father's Day stall to date and we hope you enjoyed the many gifts and treats that were available. Thank you to everyone who donated items and a huge shout out to the volunteers and Parent Cafe parents that spent many weeks leading up to it organising it all. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. Trivia Night Have you booked your table yet? Did you know you don't have to attend to buy a raffle ticket? Do you know this is going to be our BEST trivia night EVER?! So many questions, such little time. We have had a wonderful response from our community reaching out to us to provide amazing prizes for our mega raffle. With items still trickling in, it's not too late to donate.

Here are some of the generous Kawungan community members showing their support: FCMC (Fraser Coast Motor Centre) HELPING HANDS KAWUNGAN P&C FAMILY EARLY SETTLER SU JUS BAR HERVEY BAY R.S.L HATCH SUMMER JADE HAIR SALON THE SPIRITUAL CAULDRON THE LAWTON FAMILY HARRIS SCARFE ZAMBRERO YO-GET-IT ENZO'S THE BRYAN FAMILY BEACH HOUSE TSG SUPPORT SERVICE THE STUMER FAMILY MAIN STREET BARBER SHOP SCENCY BRIGHT EYES AQUAVUE MIMO'S ROCK OFF THE LEWIS FAMILY ZARRAFFA'S COFFEE SANTINI WIDE BAY STONE THE ROBERTSON FAMILY SEASIDE CAFE BAYORAMA THE HERMANN FAMILY ART BY REBECCA JANE NATASHA FLAVEL HAIR CREW @ THE MARINA SALON 45 WODFIT 4655 THE CLAYTON FAMILY CRAIG MARTENS OPTOMETRIST ASHLEY BOOTH PHOTOGRAPHY BLOOMERS FLORIST GET SCRUNCHED NELL FRAHM PARKE AVENUE LUCKY CHARM BUNNINGS FROG ORGANIC BOXES SUBWAY NAIL PASSION INFINITY CHEMIST IRENE NOE PAISLEY PARK URANGAN TINT AND PROTECT PAMPERED BY AMY HAIGH’S JEWELLERS LOCKET INN

More donations still to come! Yay!!

Crazy Hair Day Let's wave goodbye to Term 3 with a bit of fun. Bring a gold coin donation and join in our Crazy Hair Day on Friday 20th September. Pie Face Fun Year 6 staff kicked off the Pie Face fundraiser last week with Miss Barker getting a big creamy pie in the face (with a little help from Mrs Milts). Be on the look out for who our next target will be this Friday. All money raised goes towards our air conditioning. Thanks for your donations and a big thank you to our pie faced champions for being a part of this fun event

SCHOOL NEWS Principal’s Awards “Showing Respect for Property”

PK Marla, Kooper

PA Jorja, Dale

PW Tahj, Olivia

PU Roxy, Luke

PN Lydia, Darcy

PG Sarah, Doruk

1K Tahlia, Lachlan

1A Lacey, Lukus

1W Archie, Reesha

1U Gracie, Jonathan

1N Jayden, Hannah

1G Jarvee, Jackson

2K Lily, Mila

2A Dommonik, Paige

2W Charlee, Nate

2U Amelia, Blake

2N Irene, Eden

3K Chelsea, Willow

3A Michelle, Thomas

3W Tyler, Cade

3U Flynn, Amelia

3N Mimi, Mason

3G Taya, Reuben

4K Ella, Zac

4A Axle, Joshua

4W Kain, Jett

4U Allysa, Jaycee

4/5M Madison, Lochlen

5K Wyatt, Sahara

5A Vaughn, Serenity

5W Anthony, Belle

5U Imani, Soraya

5N William, Nash

6K Elissa, Lara

6A Samuel, Tahlia

6W Isabell, Jasmine

6U Poppy, Caitlyn

6N Caitlyn, Emma

Checking in with 1K ………. This Semester in English, 1K have been learning about cultural stories and why they are significant to certain groups of people. The children have been retelling a selection of stories in their writing time and have been undertaking art activities to illustrate these stories. In Maths, the children have been investigating which unit is best to measure the length or capacity of certain objects/items. They have been undertaking

Save the Date

September 6 Year 4 Gala Day

September 9 Next P&C Meeting

September 12 2K 2A 2U HASS Exc

September 13 2W 2N HASS Exc

Year 5/6 Gala Day

Prep - Dress up as a

Pirate Day

September 14 Trivia night

September 20 Crazy Hair Day

November 1 Disco

November 9 Prep Open Day

many hands-on activities to develop their understanding of these concepts. In Science and Geography, the children have been learning about Natural, Managed and Constructed features within our environment and the features of the day and night sky. To enhance the Science unit, the children had the opportunity to attend the “Off This Planet Mobile Planetarium Presentation” at the school hall.

PE NEWS Year 4 Gala Day – Friday 6th September Year 4 have their gala day on Friday. The sports our students are attending are; Oz Tag, Soccer or Netball. We have had three training sessions so far. Year 5/6 Gala Day – Friday 13th September The 5/6 gala day this term has Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Newcombe, Oz Tag and Cricket Big Bash to choose from. Students have had two training sessions so far with their last one this Friday. Permission and payment were due back Friday 30th August. Term 4 Swimming Block The swimming block for Years 1-6 is in Term 4 with payments due at the end of this term. Notes have now gone home. The cost per child is under $30. We encourage all students to attend swimming.

CHAPPY CHAT

This has been a full term with so much happening. Book week was great fun. I think the students were so amazed to see me as ‘Where’s Wally’, I told them I was Wally’s sister Wanda!

I have really enjoyed running various sessions with the students. Hopefully, they are putting into practise what they are learning. Friendships and learning to manage all forms of relationships are such important

skills for life. My Life Rulz always brings out interesting conversations.

With only three weeks to go let’s give it all we’ve got. Term 3 has its challenges, especially with Year 6’s and friendships. Remember, no-one can tell us who we can and can’t be friends with, however, the friends we choose can either lift us up or pull us down. The choice is ours.

I trust all our dads had a special day on Sunday and did something memorable with their kids. If you’re looking for something to do in the holiday, why not consider packing a Christmas Shoebox. Operation Christmas Child is run by the organisation

Samaritans Purse. Shoeboxes are packed and shipped to third world countries where they are then distributed to schools and children for whom many of them have never received a gift before. Take a look at their website and if you want a box and brochure, I have in my class. https://operationchristmaschild.org.au It’s never too late to redefine self-control, to change long ingrained habits, and to do the work you’re capable of. (Seth Godin) Blessings Chappy

COMMUNITY NEWS Kawungan Outside School Hours Care

Hi to all the families of Kawungan State School, A few things you might not have known about Helping Hands ……… You don’t need to make a permanent

booking with us - if you are running late from an appointment, stuck driving back to Kawungan or you are a casual worker and your boss has asked you to stay back - you can ring us and ask us to pick up your child that afternoon. All we need from you is a completed enrolment, so all your information is in our system. It doesn’t cost anymore to be casual than it does to have a permanent booking. You could use us once a week, once a month or just in Vacation care. We like to be as flexible as you need us to be We are open from 6.30am to 10:00 am and 2:30 to 6:00pm and open every day in the school holidays and pupil free days from 6:30am – 6:00pm. We are linked with Centrelink, if you are entitled to any Child Care Subsidy - you just pay the gap. If you would like any more information, please contact the service on 0429 836 879 or email kawungan@helpinghandsnetwork.com.au.

People can find out more by heading to our Facebook page "Hervey bay six a side"

Council is excited to be partnering with the Brisbane Roar FC to welcome the A-League club to the Fraser Coast from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 September 2019. The visit will comprise of community clinics, team dinner, community events and a trial game against a local representative team on the late afternoon of Saturday 21 September 2019. To register for free tickets to the Brisbane Roar game against a Wide Bay Select Team on Saturday 21 September at 5pm at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct, visit https://roarfrasercoast.eventbrite.com.au Tickets to the Brisbane Roar Team Dinner on Thursday 19 September at the Hervey Bay RSL, which includes a buffet dinner and dessert, are $49.95 for adults and $29.95 for children under 12, and can be purchased at https://www.herveybaychamber.asn.au/events The full schedule for the Brisbane Roar visit will be made available on Council’s website at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/fraser-coast-sports-and-recreation-precinct once finalised.