March 08, 2018 Week 7 Term 1

DATES TO REMEMBER

UNIFORM SHOP OPEN WED 8-9AM

FORTNIGHTLY 2:30PM - 3:30PM

TUCKSHOP OPEN EVERY THU & FRI

WEEK 7 (MON 5 TO FRI 9 MARCH) BEHAVIOUR FOCUS:

BEING SAFE IN THE PLAYGROUND

YEARS 5-6 GENAS CODING

THU 8 MAR 1PM - 1:40PM

YEARS 5-6 GENAS ART

THU 8 MAR 3:15PM - 4:30PM

PREP - YEAR 6 GYMNASTICS LESSON (7)

FRI 9 MAR

WEEK 8 (MON 12 TO FRI 16 MARCH) BEHAVIOUR FOCUS:

BEING SAFE WHEN EATING, TRANSITIONING AND LINING UP

YEARS 3-6 GENAS DRAMA

MON 12 MAR 3:15PM - 4:30PM

CRAZY SOCK DAY Bring a gold coin donation

TUE 13 MAR

SAKG KITCHEN: 5GW, 4SS, 3YW GARDEN: 5CH, 4AB, 3MF

TUE 13 MAR

YEARS 3-4 GENAS CODING

TUE 13 MAR 1PM - 1:40PM

YEARS 3-4 GENAS ART

TUE 13 MAR 3:15PM - 4:30PM

PARADE PERFORMANCE BY 5GW

WED 14 MAR 2:30PM - 3PM

YEARS 3-6 GENAS DANCE

WED 14 MAR 3:15PM - 4:30PM

YEARS 5-6 GENAS CODING

THU 15 MAR 1PM - 1:40PM

YEARS 5-6 GENAS ART

THU 15 MAR 3:15PM - 4:30PM

PREP - YEAR 6 GYMNASTICS LESSON (8)

FRI 16 MAR

ICAS COMP FEES DUE FRI 16 MARCH

LAST DAY TO BOOK PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

FRI 16 MAR (3PM)

SCHOOL PHOTOS (Class Photos)

MON 19 MAR

SCHOOL PHOTOS (Sibling Photos)

TUES 20 MAR

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO WED 21 MAR

(8.45AM)

P&C AGM & GENERAL MEETING

TUE 20 MAR (6.30PM)

DISCO THUR 22 MAR

(5.30-8PM)

LAST DAY FOR GRID OF COSTS PAYMENTS (TO BE IN THE DRAW)

THUR 29 MAR

GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY FRI 30 MAR

Dear Parents & Carers,

APRIL PUPIL FREE DAY SURVEY RESULTS Many thanks to the 144 of you who took the time to have a say in deciding our Pupil Free Day date for April.

We had 121 parent responses, 21 staff responses and 2 respondents were both parents & staff.

The overwhelming vote was in favour of moving the Pupil Free Day to Monday 30th April (80% to 20%).

Therefore, we will have a usual school day on Monday 16th April and a Pupil Free Day on 30th April. Buses will run as usual on 16th April. I understand that this will mean making alternative arrangements for Monday 30th April for your children (instead of Monday 16th April), but trust that this early advice will assist in that regard.

Please note that this additional Pupil Free Day is a ‘one off’ granted to all state schools this year because of the Commonwealth Games.

On behalf of our teachers, I would like to thank you for your support, which will allow all of them to attend the Anita Archer Professional Learning presentation on Monday 30th April.

SCHOOL PHOTOS The school photo ordering page is now ready for you to place your orders.

The web address is www.justphotography.com.au/na18

Parents have until 5pm on Monday the 19th of March to place orders. After this time they can't order a sibling photo. A late fee of $10 applies to any orders received after this date.

Envelopes for captains photos will be sent home later this week.

Staff and OSHC photos will be taken at 8.30am on Monday 19th March. Class photos and individual photos will then be taken throughout the remainder of that day, with School Captain, House Captain, Student Councillors and Sibling Photos being taken on Tuesday 20th March.

This year, we will also be taking a whole school photo on Wednesday the 21st March. All students and staff are asked to assemble on the top oval at 8.45am.

Students are to wear full formal NASS school uniform for all photos, although House Captains should wear their Sports House Uniform for that particular photo thanks.

Regards Kelly

NASS Behaviour Expectation for Week 7

BEING SAFE WHEN EATING, TRANSITIONING AND LINING UP

ICAS ASSESSMENTS Just a reminder that the 2018 ICAS REGISTRATION FORMS for Digital Technologies, Science, Writing, Spelling, English and Mathematics must be completed and returned to the office with payment, no later than Friday 16 March, 2018.

Please Note: If you are registering more than one child to participate in ICAS assessments, each child will need to be registered on their own separate Registration Form. Additional Registration Forms are available from the office. POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) This week our school’s focus is “Being safe in the playground” which includes:

Only playing in supervised areas Wearing a sun smart hat and closed in shoes Only playing school approved games Keep your hands and feet to yourself Report all incidents to the adult on duty

If a student is involved in any incidents we encourage the student/s to try and work out the problem on their own before reporting the incident to the teacher. We encourage each child to use their “High 5”.

Talk friendly and try and work out the situation Talk friendly but firmly “STOP, I don’t like that” Put your hand up and say “Stop or I’ll report” Move away and REPORT to an adult Return to play or whatever you were doing

Regards, Carmel

WEEK 7 SCHOOLWIDE BEHAVIOUR FOCUS For week 7 of Term 1, we are learning about what it means to BE SAFE and how it applies IN THE PLAYGROUND. We:

Participate in school approved games Wear shoes and socks at all times Be sun safe; wear a broad brimmed hat Keep my hands and feet to myself Use equipment correctly

2018 SCHOOL FEES All invoices have been sent home for the 2018 school fees (Grid of Costs) two weeks ago. Please note that for every fee that is paid in full before the last day of term (Thursday 29th March, 3pm), you will receive an entry into the draw for a $100 Flexischools voucher. One entry per child paid in full. Many thanks to those of you who have already paid your fees and good luck! RHINO COMPETITION Thanks to all Years 1-2 classes for their careful consideration of the name and rules for our newest NASS member.

The Student Council met yesterday to decide on a winner, but due to the very high standard of the entries, they had to split it and award 2 winners.

The winning NAME of the rhino is: ROCKY RHINO (this was suggested by 1/2RV so they will receive 20 mins of extra playtime on the playground as their prize).

The winning RULES for ROCKY are: (these were suggested by 2MB so they will receive the same prize as 1/2RV): Be respectful - Take turns

Be safe – no more than 6 riders at a time

Be safe – no standing on my back

Be safe – do not rock ROCKY or push others

Be safe – get down carefully off me, without jumping

Be safe – do not sit on my head

Be safe – I am ticklish so please don’t climb under me

Congratulations to both classes and thanks again to P-2 classes, for your entries.

Thanks to Mr Mac for helping the Student Council with this big decision!

ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS To ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child/ren we ask that you phone the absence line before 9:30am to advise of any/all occasions (including high school open days, district and regional sports carnivals etc) when your child/ren will be away from school. This is a 24hr recorded service, you can call it anytime (convenient if your child is up ill during the night or you know in advance of the absence).

The North Arm State School Student Absence Line number is 07 5472 9888;

we suggest you store this number in your phone. SAKG Garden News Grades 5 and 6. NEW GARDEN TIME for Tuesdays!

Gardening will always start at 9am for your guys, making it much more convenient for you to stay after drop off!

13th March 5CH—9am to 9:40am 20th March 6DM—9am to 9:40am 27th March 6TL—9am to 9:40am

Looking forward to seeing you in there for some garden action

Jane (Garden specialist) NORTH ARM STATE SCHOOL P & C ASSOC. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the North Arm State School Parents & Citizens Association.

Date: Tuesday, 20th March, 2018 Time: 6:30pm Location: The Library, North Arm State School

This important meeting considers the following reports:

The minutes from the 2017 AGM; The 2017 President’s report; The audited financial statements for the 2017

financial year ending 31 December 2017; and

conducts the following items of business:

Appoints the auditor for 2018; and Elects the 2018 Executive Committee, comprising

of the positions: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.

Attendees at the AGM meeting can become P&C members and vote at the AGM. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE BEARERS All current office bearer roles will be declared vacant at the AGM and elections held for the following Executive Committee positions:

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Nominations are now being called for the above positions. Any person wishing to nominate needs to complete the nomination form and submit it by 5pm Thursday 15th March 2018.

A general P&C meeting will follow the AGM. All existing and new school families are welcome to attend the AGM. If you have any questions please feel free to let me know or ask any of the current Executive members. P&C SURVEY FOR ALL PARENTS/CARERS Each year the North Arm State School P&C makes between $10,000 - $18,000 profit on business and fundraising activities. In the past this money has contributed to a range of projects and resources including air-conditioning the library, computers, musical instruments and $80,000 funding towards the Hall extension. The P&C Members are developing their budget for the coming twelve months and would like your feedback on the types of projects that you think are a high priority. Yesterday, every NASS family was emailed the link to a survey. We appreciate you taking the time to

answer this short survey to help us make decisions that take everyone's ideas into account. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7W9NKSB

The survey closes on TUESDAY 20 March (not 23 March as previously advised). If you require any further information please contact the P&C at: pandc@ntharmss.eq.edu.au

Kind regards, Kerri Contini (P&C Secretary)

NASS FACEBOOK PAGE

If you have not yet ‘liked’ North Arm State School’s Facebook page (make sure you select the one with the school logo), please remember to do so—it’s a convenient and easy way for us to let you know about last minute reminders and updates.

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COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS 2018 Our collection boxes are now in place at both the Coles, Coolum Beach store and our school office!

Step 1: For every $10 spent at Coles, customers will receive one Sports for Schools voucher.

Step 2: Our school community can then bring vouchers into our school, placing them in the collection boxes provided at the office.

Step 3: Every voucher received by our school will go towards our tally – we will then be able to order the sports equipment our school needs!

CLOSE ON FRIDAY 16 MARCH, 2018 (3PM)

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