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PO Box 163, Mossman QLD 4873 Ph: 40999333 Principal: Randal Smith

Mossman State School News We enrol families, as well as students.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians, the Kuku Yalanji people, of the land on which our school stands and pay respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging.

Yalada Parents and Carers, Thanks to all those students, parents, friends, staff and community members who braved the

rain and participated in the Carnivale street parade last Friday night. We had 60+ devout Moss-

man State School students and their families who came along and had a sensational time pa-

rading through the streets of Port Douglas. The Mossman State School spirit was evident on

the night and our ’casual’ float looked spectacular. Thanks again to all those families. As one of

our Year 1 boys said ’This is the best day ever’.

Our school hosted the Queensland Police Force’s Cyber Safety sessions for our Year 3 & 4’s and

5 & 6’s. The messages and key strategies that were taught in these sessions are extremely valu-

able and are essential learnings in this day of Social Media. I am asking you to know what

games, apps etc your children access and just as importantly, who they are talking to/communicating

with on-line. Have, and keep having these conversations.

Our Year 6 students along with fellow Year 6 students from Alexandra Bay, Daintree, Wonga Beach, Mial-

lo, Julatten and Port Douglas State Schools are currently participating in the Douglas Cluster of Primary

Schools Year 6 transition camp. The program itinerary was changed at the last minute as weather condi-

tions prevented some activities including the overnight bivouac to take place. From all reports the stu-

dents and staff are having a great time being ’challenged’, participating in some challenging activities and

socialising with students from other schools. We look forward to hearing some stories.

Mr Ryan’s class also braved the wet weather and participated in their planned excursion to Mossman

Gorge and Cooya Beach. This excursion supported their unit of work where the students were reading and analysing traditional stories

including stories from Asia and Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories and cultures. The day culminated in sto-

rytelling of Kuku Yalanji clans and Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat tours. From all reports the excursion was extremely productive and

enjoyable.

Today we were represented by Erma, Juakene, Laiko, Merle, Rahni, Ronasia, Tomar & Zane at the

Opening ceremony for the Douglas Shire National Reconciliation Week celebrations. Well done to

our students for once again representing themselves, their families, community and Mossman

State School with pride. Definitely leaders of the future. Thank you to Miss Tahnee, Miss Sandra

and Miss Noli for co-ordinating and accompanying our students. Please have a look at the Douglas

Shire Council website for a rundown of what activities are planned during the Reconciliation Week

celebrations. Our school will be hosting a “Ngujakura” morning on Wednesday 2nd June.

Have a lovely weekend.

Kind regards,

Randal

Principal’s Message Term 2, Week 6

Thursday 27th May, 2021

Dates to Remember

Mon 24th to Fri 28th May - Cluster Yr 6 Transition camp @ TEEC Fri 28th May - Fire Ed visit P-2 Tue 1st Jun - Cluster Spelling Bee Thu 27th May to Wed 2nd Jun - National Reconciliation Week Wed 2nd Jun - “Ngujakura” Morning Thu 10th Jun - Reader’s Cup @ Whiterock SS

Prep: Henrick for trying his best in all learning areas. Keep up the great work, Henrick!

Prep: Wynter for settling back at school and producing neat book work. Great work, Wynter!

Prep: Ares for settling into an extended day with routine very well. Great job.

Prep: Siella-May for concentrating and participating during carpet time and doing consolidations.

Prep: Maresa for concentrating and participating during carpet time and doing consolidations.

Year 1: Emerson for making positive choices during whole class learning and being a diligent independent learner.

Year 1: Tayla for taking pride in all bookwork and being a responsible independent learner.

Year 2: Chili for her excellent participation in class discussions and being a great listener.

Year 2: Oden for being a great friend and supporting others with their learning.

Year 3: Jarquarn for a positive approach to independently sound out words and count money.

Year 3: Rylan for an enthusiastic approach towards counting money.

Year 3: Rhythm for adapting to a new testing situation this week with Naplan with a positive attitude.

Year 3: Maricka for being a fantastic, fabulous friend. Well done!

Year 4: Zephaniah for outstanding spelling. AWESOME! Keep up the good work!

Year 4: Devante for outstanding spelling. AWESOME! Keep up the great work!

Year 5: Ronasia for her amazing work in ILF and her consistently, wonder-ful work ethic in class.

Year 5: Lucia for her great job sticking with measuring arrays. You are a protractor PRO!

Year 5: Connor for adapting to a new testing situation this week with Naplan with a positive attitude.

Year 5: Isla for her amazing use of Hyperbole and Differing Point of View in her persuasive writing.

Year 6: Hunta for his focus and growth in English this week.

Year 6: Camelia for her amazing determination when completing her Math assessment!

5 weeks down everyone!! Will anyone catch 2A, still holding a solid lead on a fantastic 96.08% – Congrat-ulations! 2nd and 3rd are close, and it’s a see-saw bat-tle between 1/2A & 4/5A with PrepA and 6B not far behind. KEEP IT UP EVERYONE!!

Places remain the same for 2021 with 2A still holding the lead with an awesome 94.38%. 1/2A are still in 2nd with 93.56% and 4/5A hold 3rd on 92. 99%.

Class 2021 May

PrepA 90.69% 93.39%

PrepB 85.68% 88.00%

Prep1A 79.19% 76.88%

1A 91.98% 92.86%

1/2A 93.56% 94.77%

2A 94.38% 96.08%

3A 84.35% 84.76%

3/4A 86.53% 85.76%

4A 89.63% 92.26%

4/5A 92.99% 93.96%

5A 91.50% 91.21%

6A 89.58% 86.52%

6B 90.31% 93.04%

P-6A 81.94% 77.80%

PBL Behaviour Focus

WE ARE RESPECTFUL: I follow directions quickly

Miss Sally is the proud owner of a new apple slinky machine courtesy of Adele &

Archer’s mum Clare.

‘And it’s a good one...heavy duty, fit for purpose, I LOVE it’ Sally said.

Thank you Clare